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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1908

Page

3

Cholera hits city as nine nurses under treatment

Three nurses at the institution fall ill with cholera yesterday bringing the total under treatment to nine. city markets are unsanitary with foul odors as authorities face criticism for slow preventative actions. large fruit shipments to Warsaw and Vilna pose infection risks amid rising cases and mortality.

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Mrs Bragg Ill as 83 at New Orleans home

Mrs Ense B Bragg widow of Confederate General Braston Bragg and victor at Chickamauga, aged 83, is reported very ill. Her illness coincides with the anniversary of her husband’s great victory, with a statement from Vir Elis’s residence expressing hope for her recovery.

New Orleans Ense B Braston Bragg Victor Chiamauga Bragg Ner Aicknesa Bragg Is At the Home of Her Brother, W Cf Elis Vir Evlis Braggs

Hearst Cancels New Orleans Engagement For New York Trip

Telegraphic explanation by William Randolph Hearst states he canceled a New Orleans speaking engagement to attend the New York Independance party headquarters. He cites urgent requests and a state convention he considers very important, noting weak nominations by both parties and his party’s hope to carry the state. He says he must be there.

New Orleans William R Hearst Inca Independence Party New York

Ship Swept By Great Waves Rescue At Sea

Italian Sea crew aboard the Norwegian fruit steamer Luimiri faced a hurricane off Bahama Islands on September 12. The ship was driven onto rocks near St Matthen on Inaugua Island, yet the crew were rescued by the Dutch steamer Pring Willem and Life Preservers. Captain Engebrathsen described near death experiences as the vessel broke up and the crew swam to shore, aided by lifebelts and a lighthouse keeper who had had enough of the sea. The Luimiri, a 473 ton fruit steamer, was built at Minchesborough and owned by Norway’s United Print Company.

New York Bahama Islands St Matthen Inaugua Island Luimiri Lastie Island Engebrathsen Cantie Island Islan Wach Hilt Minchesborough Ganel Bergen Norway Shu United Print Company

Vote for Jos Loewas Business Men's Candidate in St Joseph

The War Department conducts a record military tournament in St Joseph starting tomorrow for a week with 5000 regulars encamped at Camp Everett Peabody on Lake Contrary. Brigadier General Charles Morton, Secretary of War Wright, Major General Bell and other officers will visit. Captain Deloreat Chandler and Lieutenants Lahm Foulois will oversee daily aeronautic experiments using the Baldwin eligible balloon. prize money totals $5000.

War Department St Joseph War Department of the United States Camp Everett Peabody Lake Contrary Charles Morton Department of the Missouri War Wright Bell del Orreat Chandler Prank FP Lahm B D Foulois Wil Oe Gophers

NO MORE THAN HALF A CROP COTTON REPORT

The Picayune reports that in Louisiana dry weather early in the week followed by rain the last three days seriously retarded cotton picking while gins ran full time. In Mississippi the boll weevil spreads and will likely reduce next season's belt, with belts only a fraction of averages. Many areas expect yields to be about one third below normal.

Louisiana Picayone New Orleans Picayunes Mississippi

Jordan Massee in Europe seeking funding for Georgia electric railways

Macon leader Jordan Massee, head of Macon Security Co, travels to Europe after signaling plans to finance a vast Georgia electric railway network from Atlanta to Albany via Griffin and Macon. He, with E H Hackman and Joe Hanson of the Central railroad, aims to attract European capital for power plants and interurban lines across the state.

Brown Macon W Jordan Mansee Macon Security Company Atlanta Albany Griffin Macon Amerus Europe Snandsa H Hackman la Joe Hanson The Central Railroad Massee Jeft New York Massee Old Country Georgia Jackson Ga Ocmul Specia Barnart Banhart Fifth Street Bridge City Hospital Barnhams

Night riding condemned by Spartanburg meeting amid rumors

An Arkansas and North Carolina linked report claims night riding fears swept several states. Officials cite no verified incidents after a thorough probe, while senators FD Smith and Moore advocate vigilance and caution.

Local Notables Attend Temperance Talk and Obituary Notes

Mrs Wary Harris Armor of the Georgia Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will deliver an address tonight at Trinity Methodist Church as part of the union’s annual convention. The obituary resolutions for Mrs Harvey Hatcher were adopted by the Woman’s Missionary Association, praising her long service and offering sympathy to her family. James H Loftin, 94 Woodland Avenue, is seriously ill with paralysis and related illnesses. Shelby Smith, chair of Fulton County Young Men’s Democratic Union, calls for a committee meeting tomorrow at 8 in the council chamber to address urgent democracy matters.

Wary Harris Armor Georgia Womans Christian ‘Temperance Union Trinity Methodist Church Armor Louisana Pennsylvania Kentucky Tennessee The Christian Temperance Union Union Harvey Hatcher Hatcher Association J S Thompson MM Walker W H Harris James H Loftin Lood Ward Avenue Hig Mr Lottin Atlanta Shelby Smith Young Mens Democratic Usagie Fulton County Council Chamber Pryay and Hunter Streets

Peculiar Eggs to Be Exhibited at State Fair

Unusual eggs and奇 eyeless specimens ready for the state fair include a giant egg with an oversized eye and a shell containing twin yolks. Hens from Clarke and McDonal stations plan to display extraordinary eggs and roosters, with one egg hatchling story described as remarkable even as observers note a deserted hen and delayed hatching outcomes.

York Mike T

Mica Mines to be Developed Near Dahlonega

A large shipment of mining machinery passed Gainesville en route to the Pine Mountain mica mines near Dahlonega. The mines, once a major operation, are now largely inactive and visited mainly by sightseers. Mr F Pitner, Chicago machinery head and former Lumpkin County resident, plans to invest thousands to revive the mines. he once studied at the Dahlonega college and later became a millonaire.

Gainesville Pine Mia F Pitnar NG Tla College Dahlonega Ely Chicago

Crazed Negro Kills Three at Eden Station and Yazoo City

Report from Yazoo City and Eden Station recounts Charles Jones, a black man, fatally shooting two white men and two black victims after earlier killings. The assailant died while resisting capture. tensions rise over alleged cocaine influence and threats against a witness. Separately, Frank Hitchcock heads toward Chicago after visiting New York, planning to meet Senator Crane in Chicago.

Mazoo City Miss Charles Jones Eden Station Jones R LT McCormick Yazoo City McCormick McCormicks Repeating Winchester McCormicks Hitchcock Chicago New York Frank Hitchcock Republican National Committee Senator Crane Tom Cincinnati

Building for New Technical High School Proposed

The technology department at Tenors High School seeks an independent building to widen industrial education. Enrollment rose 25 percent, prompting a plan to create a technological high school separate from classical and business tracks. A new shop instructor is to support sophomore admission to Georgia Tech standards, aiming for board approval and needed facilities funding.

Tenors High School Achouis LHIN Charles Culver Technological Georgia School of Technology Pyard Technologina Counec Board of Education

Louis James Stars in New Revival of Peer Gynt at Tulane

Louis James performed Ibsen’s Peer Gynt in New Orleans at Tulane Theater in what critics called the first U S revival since Richard Mansfeld’s production ended by illness and death. James’ interpretation largely matched Mansfeld with one addition in act four a Morocco coast dance and song by Austra and her attendant. The cast included Aphie Jemes Solveig Laure Frankenfield Ase and Anne Schaefer as the green clad woman. A large audience attended. The Palmers mourn the death of their eight year old daughter with services on High Street Dr J S Dearan conducted the funeral and burial followed Riverside Cemetery

New Orleans Louis James Aphie Jemes Solveig Laure Frankenfield Ase Anne Schaefer

Drop in stocks due 10 Harriman drop in stocks

Return from Maine coupled with statements by Merriman and HHI checked operations for an advance and used liquidation. The Maine election triggered a political scare that cooled speculative markets and caused a pause in major stock issues led by the influence of Harriman and Hull.

Harriman Maine Merriman Hhi New York E H Harnman Jamies J Hull Campaian Wall Street Warrimans Oregon Forest Cieiaven Jending

Sailors Rescued After Hurricane Sinking of Schooner John A Matheson

Clyde Line steamer Seminole rescued the crew of the Baltimore schooner John A Matheson 174 miles north of Turk's Island after the ship was dismasted and waterlogged in a hurricane. Abandoned September 15, the crew remained together. Seminole later reported a burning vessel. No further life signs found aboard the presumed Norwegian craft.

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Kern at Gettysburg tour with Democratic party figures

John Worth Kern the Democratic vice presidential nominee left Westminster with General Murray Vandiver and others for Gettysburg. They arrived, dined at the Sagie hotel, and toured the battlefield before returning to Baltimore later.

Aryan Westminster John Worth Kern Jonny Mahons Murray Vandiver Democratic State Control Committee Gettyeburg Getty Sagie Baltimore Karahea Ponorrow Maryland

Reward Offered for Murderer in Pike County

A $400 reward is offered for information leading to the capture of a murderer. Description cites a large framed man, about 6 feet 4 inches, weighing 280 pounds with a 48 coat size, smooth complexion, and slow speech. Deliver to Sheriff W G Harrison in Zepuion Ga Pike County Journal.

Ben F Perdue Jeni Hugh Harrison Zepuion Pike County Journal

Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices Collide in One Day

A series of death notices from the city includes Madge Walker aged two at Bass Street, Ella Covington age 21, Mrs Matte Tillander age 22, Miss Elizabeth Cotten age 64, Jane Lowsa War, and Jones aged 67. Services are set at various chapels with interments planned in Holly Cud cemetery and other local sites. survivors include spouses, children, sisters, and brothers.

Madge Walker Walser Bass Street Badock Weer Ella T. Covington Sears Glennncot Llaclork Annans CO Fugan GE Beavers Tee Bush Chaziea Dain Larry Telem BSI Ac Holly Elizabeth J Cotten Decatur Ga T S Hodges Wargaret’ Cotten J G Patton Acworth Ga

Bryce Reaches America amid Friendly Exchange in Boston

British Ambassador James Bryce and Mrs Bryce arrived from Liverpool aboard the Republic. At the dock they met Consul Utam Windham and Vice Consul Graham. Bryce refused to discuss any resignation or removal rumors and said he spoke on nothing. He noted interest in American politics but did not comment further.

Boston Mass James Bryce Bryece Liverpool Utam Windham Graham Boston Bryce Washington Saway

Watch Lost In Crowd Sparks Secret Pocket Clue

In A Waten Tir a detective mocks a man over a missing watch and insists the only safe carry is a chain running into both right pockets. the culprit laughs with a key found instead, revealing a hidden method and the gagged hint of a theft scheme.

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