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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1908

Page

5

Bryan Aims at Republicans in Roosevelts Indictment Critique

The speaker attacks the Republican party for permitting government abuse and swollen fortunes while linking campaign funds to trusts. He accuses leaders of dodging accountability and questions why trusts like the steel outfit evade pre election disclosure. He urges voters to unite for reform and vote to protect rights.

Roosevelt Republican Party Eerha Bryan Senaors Oelog Brour Art

Central to Pay On 21 148 902 Amid Historic Tax Figures

Central to pay on twenty one million one hundred forty eight thousand nine hundred two dollars. The long fragmented report covers acts, dates, and a complex stock tax saga tied to the Central Trust Company of New York and related arithmetical tallies. Bluffton and several scholars move to universities as the term opens, with students heading to Brenau Athens and Alabama Brenau Eufaula. The text closes with a quip about a man seeking freedom like a china shop.

Bluffton Buffton Charles Garter Sam Rambo Emore Comer Green Gordon Singleton Edmund Mills State University Eva Foster Etad Mills Brenau Gainesville Athens Lena Louise McLendon Lucile Hancock Normal and Industrial College Milliedgesite Fioried Lonnie Hittaway Alabama Eufaula Aq

Edison predicts cross ocean airships and automatic flight

Salt Lake City dispatch reports Thomas Edison predicting aerial travel across oceans within five years with passengers in eighteen hours and a forty eight hour North Pole reaching trip. He endorses automatic operation and forecasts helicopters encircling the globe in a week, dismissing current aircraft as impractical.

Salt Lake City Stah North Pole Thomas Edison

Gompers hurried pamphlet to beat court injunction

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor admitted sending the January issue of the federation organ before the district court injunction took effect. The hearing examined contempt charges against Gompers Merri well and Morrien for actions tied to boycott decisions and federation leadership duties during the Minneapolis and Norfolk conventions of 1906 and 1907.

Aumita Westington DC American Federationist Supreme Court of the District of Columba Bucka Stove and Runge Company St Louis Samuel Gomperé American Federation of Labor Hanger Me Gompers Merri Wi Cnell Morrien Federaton Federation Mingeapol Pedera Son of Labor Norfok Gomper

Coronado Victory Domination in State Trotting Meet

Spectators at the trotting races witnessed standout performances today. In the 710 trot California horse Coronado captured the purse of 2100 with Del Coronado second and Zaza third, best time 2 991. In straight heats Dre Bonney won, Abdell second, Pender Jr third, best time 2 143, purse 1200. Leste Waterman won with Charlie Hall second and Mattie Chimes third in another event.

Charlie Hall Mattie Chimes

Georgian in New Mexico President Wade of bar assoc

Edwin C Wade Jr was elected president of the New Mexic Bar Association at its Tece tannnta meeting. Wade, a prominent Las Cruces attorney and native of Georgia, is son of Colonel E Co Wade of Quitman. He has resided in New Mexico about twenty years and is a leading figure in the state legal community.

Far Association Sant. Fe XM Specifi Edwin C Wade Jr New Mexic Bar Association Wade Las Clives E Co Wade Quitman Los Angeles Cal New Mexico

Alabama warrant honored for return of murder suspects

A governor issued a requisition for Henry Perry and John Howard to be returned to Bessemer Alabama from Litchfield where they are held on murder charges related to Celia Perry. Judge Yeaton oversees the case as the national Republican convention concluded without renominating Superior Judge Frank H Dunne and notes on bribery grant cases follow.

Alabama Springfield Bessemer Ala Henry Perry John Howard Yeaton San Francisco Frank H Dunne

Quarantine Declared After Havana Yellow Fever Cases

Havana reports two yellow fever cases prompting U S quarantine measures in New Orleans. Citizens leaving Havana face six day detainment at Trisconia transit point, five days for those bound for New Orleans, Tampa, or Paris. Authorities fear wider spread as summer wanes.

Havana New Orleans United States Intime Hospital Service Washington Cuba Vier Paris Sairantine Havani

Indicted former cashier at Pike County Bank and Trust

The Pike County Bank and Trust Company of McComb City faces a case against former cashier Castor. Expert accountants report a bank shortage around $60,000 during the alleged embezzlement period, though the indictment omits the specific amount.

WTR Castor Pike County Bank and Trust Company MccQomb Caty Castun

Georgian Hotel Opens in Athens Under New Management

The Georgian, a forthcoming hotel in Athens, was named by the hotel company directors. M F P Callahan, renowned for Islesboro Maine’s summer hotel, is hired as manager and will relocate with his family. The property aims to be ready for occupancy by January.

Athens Callahan Islesboro

Gabbett Sees Early Reopening of Savannah Augusta and Northern

Cecil Gabbett returning from New York reports in Washington that Savannah Augusta and Northern work will resume soon with no further delay until through line Chattanooga to Udenater is complete. He says London bankers withdrew support after anti-railroad legislation, but promoters remain confident of a winter restart and swift settlement of Walker & Co's claim with court remedy.

Washington Ga Cecil Gabbett Cavannah New York Woobyrn Savannah Augusta and Northern Railroad Washington Chattanooga Gabbert Bavannah Augusta Northern Udenater Walker & Co Inoxville Gabbett Tony Oliver Company Augusta London Ofhheir Bork Georgia Georgia and Floris Raiload W of Oliver & Co Rairoad Middendorf Williams & Co Rathmore Georgia & Florida Georgia and Florida Sevanmeh Augusta Ivrn Dresa Savannah Agusta

Man Arrested for Drunk and Disorderly Takes Morphine in Cell

A 28 year old man, named Carroll, arrested for drunk and disorderly by Officers Randall and Camp, swallowed a small dose of morphine in his police cell at 11 pm. A fellow prisoner alerted staff, Carroll was taken to Kid Grady hospital for treatment and returned to the barracks.

Carrot Randall Camp Sity Carrell Kid Grady Hospital

Declares He Is Not Dunham in Texas Case

Sherman Texas December 7 1900 William Hatfield jailed on another charge declares he is a Tennessee native who came to Texas at 16 and has remained for 20 years. He says he worked in various farming sections and knew nothing of the Dunham murder until recent suspicions arose. San Jose authorities may proceed cautiously on the requisition to establish identity. The other item reports Representative J Thomas Heflin of Alabama indicted for assault to kill a negro after a street car altercation, to be tried in criminal court in December after Congress reconvenes.

Sherman James C Dunham San Jose Cal William Hatfield Tennessee Texas Varnoua Dusham Washington J. Thomas Heflin Alabama Criminal Court Congress Hoffin

Court orders $3 claim against Aetd Manufacturing Company

A United States circuit court, today signed by Judge Pritchard, orders the Aetd Manufacturing Company to pay $3. Hickman of Augusta and A G Tompkina of Edgefield are noted as involved in the case. The document references authorized capital of $190,020 and outlines operating details for July and a 2,000 printing operation.

Goowmivers United States Pritchard Pute Cdge Aetd Manufacturing Company Hickman Augusta G Tompkina Edgefield Oonelat

Hughes and Chanler Meet at State Fair Events

Governor Hughes and Lieutenant Governor Chanler met at the New York state fair grounds in Syracuse. They attended a flag raising, dedicated new fair buildings, addressed the Daughters of the American Revolution, and toured exhibits before a luncheon and a Century Club banquet.

New York Syracuse Co Hughes Chanler Todas Liv Tech Hughes Wi Chaal Academy of the Sacred Heart Gevirn Hughes Goerier Chania Ayea Offan Exec Wee Das Clinter Gvernor Hughes Getnoc Daughters of the American Revolution Cyatler Century Club

Blair Flies Kites From Pikes Peak Summit

Dr William Blair of the United States Weather Bureau began kite flying from the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. The experiment aims to achieve an altitude of 2900 feet above the summit, about 16 000 feet above sea level, to improve weather forecasting accuracy. Government experts believe kite experiments may greatly enhance forecast precision.

United States Famous Mountain Colorado Springs William Blair Pikes Peak

It Jonespin Academy Opens in Washington

Special notice reports Jonepin Academy opening in Washington on September 1 marking the thirty third year of St Joseph Academy in the city. It notes morning sessions and flattering supplies, with an increasing enrollment of boarding and day students and expected arrival of additional pupils, predicting a record attendance.

Jonepin Academy Washington St Joseph A Academy

Talbot Superior Court Session Opens in Talbotton

The September term of Talbot Superior Court met in Talbotton on September 17 with Judge 8 P Giert presiding. Senior General George Palmer attended along with lawyers T Hicks Fort Judge JY Willig and Judge Hugene Stay of Columbus and MH Lanwich of Thoma Bon.

Talbot Superior Court Talbotton Talbot Superior P Giert George Palmer T Hicks JY Willig Hugene Lumbus MH Lanwich Thoma- Bon

Howards for Murderers Offered in Cuthbert

Governor Smith offered a reward of 160 dollars for arrest and conviction of the murderers of Henry and Herbert Blug in the county last week. John Blunt, father of the boys, offered 800 dollars. George Thorns, the fence, is believed to be involved and is sought under a warrant. authorities expect his capture soon.

Howards Cuthbert Smith Henry Herbert Blug Thin County John Blunt George Thorns

Mortuary notices and obituaries from a local residence

The page records multiple funeral notices and obituaries including infant Mminnt, child of Miro and Wi, with services at Wasciew cemetery. It also lists deaths of Mrs Hintrawford Anhersile, Mrs Ly Grimson, and others with details on residences, relatives, and burial arrangements across local cemeteries and private services.

Mminnt Miro Bolek Wasciew Morsay Wml Baelax Brania Woolies Hintrawford Ly Grimson

Norwood Mitchell Advises Taft On Southern Itinerary

Atlanta Wan Confers With GOP Nominee About Southern Tour. Mr Mitchell, from Atlanta, urges Taft to extend his southern itinerary acknowledging cordial ties and reciprocal sentiment. He believes a broader southern reach would be advantageous for Taft’s campaign and craft through the region.

Atlanta GO P Cinemmnati Okie Wilem N Vitel Baltimore Glao Radicoa Ludge Taft South Mitene Tudée Taft

Five Witnesses Arrested in Macon Killing Case

Five witnesses, including Sintc'a and Gardner, were arrested in Macon for their testimony related to a killing by night riders. They were bound for arraignment before the grand jury, with others named as accused or connected to the case. Meanwhile Mercer University and Wesleyan College prepare for a large student body as 700 are expected across two campuses by Monday. A.M. Tanlesley of Teres county dies at home. funeral set for tomorrow.

Sintc ClarksviNe Tonn Gardoe Hint Argan Henbett Sitneees Joan Gadler Ibert Albright Dear Alprent Charles Hogan James Chambliss Vil Macondavon Mercer University Wesleyan

Freight Rate Hearing Set for Atlanta Next Monday

An Interstate Commerce Commission proceeding on proposed freight rate changes for the Atlantic Coast Line includes hearings in Atlanta next Monday. Commissioners Ceckrel Lanarke and others are expected to attend, with witnesses from major lines and shippers possible.

Atlanta Wahington Alban Taitoad Frei Atlan

Woman Killed by Lover After Luring to Lonely Spot

A woman was shot to death by her lover after luring her to a lonely park area. The suspected shooter, Hotts Parker, fled the scene in a car as details emerged from a statement by Mrs Fearson. The victim died that night. Parker reportedly acted as an agent for a property deal, and a gun, valued at 209 dollars, was used in the killing.

Esope Gkyiema City

Missing White Girl Found Murdered After Assault in Wales Yard

A white ten year old girl, reported missing since Monday night, was found dead in a basin at the coat house yard in Wales. She had been assaulted and strangled. A white man is suspected with threats of lynching. no arrest has been made.

Binefield Peach of Te Coat House Wale

Duel near Kingspel Tenn Ends in Shocking Wounds

Reports describe a pistol duel on September 17 near Kingspel Tennessee between George Mason and Per Lamppell. Mason was badly perforated by ten bullets, Campbell escaped unscathed, Mason was wound but survived after a few hours, and authorities arrested Mason.

Dunonville Tenns Kingspel Tenn George Mason

Cholera Fight in Manila Sees Ads Optimism For Clean City

Manila officials report a drop in new cholera cases and plan to deploy one hundred additional inspectors to clean the city before the Atlantic seaboard visit. Dr Lasker and others note progress as public health efforts intensify and shore up defenses against the disease.

Mania Manila

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