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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1908

Page

6

Factory Hijacked for 225000 in Bankruptcy Auction

Hugh T. Iaman bought Waere-Hatcher furniture and plant in a bankruptcy sale before Referee Percy Fl. Adams. Of the 225000 purchase price, 203090 covered the plant and padding, 22000 went to Preferred Lumber accounts. The company’s affairs are reorganizing. a new firm may take over the plant and resume operations.

Hugh T. Iaman Waere-Hatcher Percy Fl. Adams Ifugkroman W. Winecelt Albes Lae Opera Finns

Corley Killed in Paper Mill

A worker at the Southers site near Lawrenceville Georgia died after his leg was caught between two belts while trying to free himself. The 19 year old, a native of Abbotsford, was married last year to a Marietta resident and was visiting East Point at the time of the accident. The body was taken to Mount Zion Church, Rockdale County, for funeral rites.

Savresses Fie Lawrencevile Willy Carey Bourg Iman Hig Wang Himsel Marietta

Convict labor call at Hood Headquarters

A terse note from B. Mifflin Hood proclaims free labor for brick production at the Century Building second floor, urging convicts to join as unpaid workers. The brief item highlights prison labor needs and a designated meeting place for recruitment.

B. Mifflin Hood Free Labor

Taft Bryan Banquet Meeting Canceled in Chicago

The planned banquet meeting of Judge Taft and W J Bryan in Chicago for October 7 has fallen through as per Republican Chair Dixon. Taft will address the Independent Railway Men Part Club on September 23, and Bryan will attend a banquet hosted by Chicago Association of Commerce.

Whscago Taft W. J Bryan Dixon Coaur Independent Railway Mena Part Club Chicago Tafta Barea Kryan Thicaga Association of Commerce

Sharocard Advantages on Union Depot Run

Train notices promise quick reach to Union Depot and later departures from Atlanta. Luncheon in the dining car precedes arrival in New York by 2 45 p m, with Atlanta time at 1 45 p m.

Union Depot Atlanta New York

Andrew College Opens With Record Enrollment in Cuthbert

Andrew Female College opened its doors for its fifty fifth session in Cuthbert Georgia with the largest enrollment ever recorded on opening day. Officials report strong patronage locally and forecast that attendance may exceed 100 soon. President Malone and Assistant Professor Jones are praised for leading the year’s opening.

Cuthbert Andrew Female College Fesson Colege Malone Jones

To Clean Kitchen Utensils

Cleaning pots and utensils is usually seen as the least enjoyable household chore. The article advises soaking in a solution of two tablespoons Gold Dust washing powder per gallon of water, then washing and using rings to remove any stubborn soda residues.

Wanted Good Experienced Bookkeeper and Stenographer

Advertisement seeks a capable bookkeeper and stenographer, asking for an experienced person or position. Address response to M., care Constitution, with references requested.

Ami

Bayshore Hotel in Florida Destroyed by Fire

Jacksonville Fla September 17 The Bayshore hotel at Green Springs a leading West Coast hotel was totally destroyed by fire early today Forty guests escaped with only the clothes on their backs Postmaster G W Bean of Tallahassee Mrs T L Wilson of Bartow McCal of St Petersburg Mrs BR H Smt and four children of Tampa were rescued as brave efforts through windows saved others The hotel owned by R T Youngblood Tarpon Springs and operated by F Ray Young Tampa carried small insurance and flames enveloped the building before alarm

Jacksonville Pla Bayshore Green Springs Hargest G. W. Bean Tallipa T. L. Wilson Bartow McCal St. Petersburg BR. H. Smt Tampa Ugtel R. T. Youngblood Tarzan Springs F. Ray Young

Negro bishops protest as rail case opens testimony

J Edgar Smith, special examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission, began hearing testimony in Atlanta on a complaint by Bishop W J Games, Bishop Henry Turner, and others against the Seaboard Line, Southern Railway, Central of Georgia and the Pullman Company. The bishops allege they receive inferior accommodations despite paying the same fares and seek equal treatment on trains. Witnesses, including Bishop Turner, testified to discrimination, while others urged restraint. the session was attended by railroad lawyers and counsel for the movants.

J. Edgar Smith W J. Games Henry Turner Atlanta E. W. Lampton Washington, D. C G.S. Smith Detroit B. Tyres Nashville Seatheart Richmond Potomac Frederiksburg Southern Railway Central of Georgia Wiso Interstate Commerce Commission R. W. Moore Washington Sandera McDaniel Fenald Chicago Albert Howell Dorsey, Brewster, Wowell & Waiman Pullman Company Eshop Gaines Bishop Smith Bishop Turner Bighop Gaines Goree Movants

Inauguration of Pullman Sleeping Car Atlanta Thomasville

Worth remembering the new Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car runs between Atlanta and Thomasville on quick schedules. Train leaves Atlanta at 8 20 p m on time. City Ticket Office 76 Peachtree Street.

Atlanta Thomasville South Georgia Peachtree Street

Four Devils Cause Panic Over Cholera Deaths in Amory

Reported in Amory China that three thousand cholera deaths in August began from a local tale of four devils seen in the city. Citizens feared curses for lax ghost sacrifices during the seventh moon. A surge followed, with eighty seven deaths recorded the next day, sparking widespread alarm.

Amor China United States Amory

Peculiar Horse Accident Near Zebulon Georgia

Sheriff Harrison pursuing two suspects near Concord with Bungar Armstead had a horse stumble and fall. The horse was shot through the head by Armstead's pistol fired in a struggle, killing the animal instantly.

Zebulon Harrison Concord Bungar Armatead Mr. Armstead Island

Stop Flirting With the Enemy Warns Georgian Democrats

Georgia Democrats urge unity after the September primary as supporters of Hoke Smith promise to back Joseph M. Brown in October. Leaders from Americus Rome and Dalton condemn intra party feuds and stress party loyalty while urging all voters who participated in the primary to support the nominees for governor and Bryan electors.

Demorest J. S. Adams State Democratic Executive Committee Macon Yancey Carter Bryan Hoke Smith Mr. Brown G. S Hunt J. K. Ford Pladmont Jege Uon Makesmith Brown Gishonor

Loyal Democrats Will Back Brown After Smith Nomination

Across Georgia counties prominent Democrats and local officials voiced support for Joseph M. Brown after the primary, despite backing Hoke Smith. Statements from judges, bankers, merchants, and editors emphasize loyalty to the Democratic nominee, with a broader call for party unity in the general election.

Georgia voters pledge support for Brown after Smith primary

In towns across Georgia on September 17, multiple Democratic leaders and voters voiced loyalty to the party ticket. Leaders like Judge Robert T. Shinp urged white primaries, while many supporters of Hoke Smith said they would back Joe Brown in the general election. Local officials and bankers from Washington, Waynesboro, Cairo, Columbus and Montezuma stated they would honor the party nominee, stressing Democratic unity.

Rome Hoke Smith Joseph M. Brown E. P. Treadaway Smith Pound Isrown A. B Sai Brown C. B. Geetehtus Saiit Mr. Brown G. A. J. Harris Stoke Stith Joe Brown Pregnon Nomines Jackson Ga TH Sominee P. Batly Superio Sys Butts Daughtry Anayor Merchant J.ff. Carmichael G. 8. Maddox Vidalia Sdb Meadows Toombs County Ryan A. McGueen Hokesmith S.A. McGolsky Bank of Colonité Sandersville Independentiam Robert T. Shinp Avlayor W. D. Scott John E. Bowell Sloke Smitth Georgia J. D. McKenzie Joseph M. Brown Seidersville C.D. Thigpen Washington County Rasul Grays Iuperior Court D. J. Cheatham Lon Sam Askew Montezuma J. M.lewis Board County Commissioners Hoke Dmith Yancey Hil Exmayor RY. Netherton Rocke Waynesboro Frank M. Cates Mr. Smith Joe. Brown K. W. Skinner Overtor Smith Mrr. Brown Pennary Whitehead S.C. Jones Joe Smith N. BP. Thomas Bhoes RC. Neely Caire Cairo Wight Grady Couty Vaniin Ingham Catro Smyth Thomas Wight Grady County F_ M. Brannon Citizens' Bank T Waz Sionor M. Hanse Cashier Columbus Wake Smuit Democrats of Len Loewanders Merrchant Board of Trade T Teyy Normance J.B. Chapman G. ¥. Tigner Frank A. Garrard Jewett Swift

BALLARD BIFOCALS OFFER READING AND WALKING VISION

Walter Sallard Official Co advertises bifocal glasses that provide both reading and walking vision in one curved frame. The notice claims light exclusion from outer care ness and lashes not touching lenses, touting top ophthalmologists. Located at 75 Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Ga.

Gians Wrevern Gnyhods Walter Sallard Offical CO Peachtres St Atlanta

Fall Suit and Overcoat Ad by Busk & Starick

Wedweed Raten to State Fair, Macon Georgia September 17. Officials of the State Fair Association report that Southeastern Passenger Association authorities grant a reduced rate for state use with ticket coupons. Within state travel pays 3 cents per mile round trip. Out-of-state travel not eligible for coupon use but still eligible for the reduced rate.

Maxon State Fair Association Macon Southeastern Passenger Association

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