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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
Jim Woodward won the Cate City mayoral race with Goodwin finishing second in a quiet election. Voters cast ballots as Goodwin and others showed subdued turnout while returns favored Woodward and the new administration prepared for business after polling places closed.
The text lists candidates for mayor and ward council with vote totals. James G Woodward led opponents in the mayoral race with 426 votes, tied election possibilities noted. G H Hoggard drew 351, Maggard 431, Carroll 419 in a multi candidate result. First Ward results show White 349 and Hilburn 355, Second Ward Ingram 89 and Boynton 1083, Third Ward Cousewood 789.
Voter support in the primary favored electing city officers by popular vote. The measure passed overwhelmingly with few votes against, though one vote was split on a separate issue. Offices listed included recorder and city comptroller, while notes questioned the existence of a few titles. Local officials commented on nominating processes for future primaries.
Bryan cheers as thousands of Ohio voters respond to the square deal slogan while Roosevelt preaches in a contrasting campaign message. The event highlights the clash of approaches in the presidential race.
Cincinnati dispatch covers William Jennings Bryan’s campaign swing and his charges about President Roosevelt’s square deal. The report notes Bryan’s demand that Roosevelt act consistently, his Dayton speeches, and a telegram from national chair Mack denying fundraising rumors.
Third ward will hold a second city council primary for one seat. Three candidates ran in the first primary with Haggard and Carroll leading. a second primary will feature Chosewood and Haggard. Only third ward voters participate, with the city committee to set a date and consider expenses.
Guthne Okia reports a September 24 letter from State Superintendent Cameron accusing President Roosevelt of maligning Governor Haskell and Oklahoma's educational system. The missive claims Cameron cannot move charges solely on his record and denounces Roosevelt as a flagrant falsifier and a four flusher.
In Dayton on September 24 Lulu Krefizer a 40 year old widow expressing disgust with fashion appeared nude in the street. Police were summoned she returned to her home fired two bullets into her stomach then left the house and defied officers. After the door was broken down she lay on the floor bleeding with a revolver in her hand and fired at officers until it was empty. The bullets failed to hit anyone and she is dying.
Investor interest from Boston and eastern centers boosts Georgia Railway and Electric Company shares. In ninety days steady eastern buying pushed the price from 68 to 76 with a Boston broker predicting a rise to around 80 soon as demand persists.
Gov Charles N Haskell, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, passes through Wichita en route to Chicago on September 24. He says he has telegrams from Garfield about an attack on former Secretary Hitchcock but left them at home. He adopts a blunt stance, saying he has the whole bunch Meked Guthrie Okin. Continued on Page Tra.
A white man in disguise allegedly aided by a black woman attempted to abduct Miss Lucile Linton from her home near Thomasville on September 24. She fought back, drawing a pistol as a blanket and restraints were used. A pursuing search and Confederate-sounding gunfire followed, with motives centering on robbery of a recently deceased father’s hidden money. Gerald Green, the brother in law, was implicated but later located in Athens. The stolen buggy, identified by owner William Mitchell, tied to suspects familiar with the Linton family.
Two persons died and four were injured when a southbound Southern Railway passenger train No 4 crashed into an open switch near Duncan. The engineer and one passenger were killed, and the baggage master and a member of the crew were seriously hurt. The wreck involved the engine and baggage car near the Charlotte to Toccoa route.
A fragment reports MLAURIN placed into an oil tank, with reference to W R Hearst in bold and publication status noted. The readable text hints at a sensational or surreal item, needing clarification from the full clipping.
Weather forecast notes showers in the north and south on Friday. Saturday brings light to fresh east winds and more showers. Local data shows a low of confused temperature around 0, high near 83, average about 74. Rainfall over 34 hours is 2.00 inches with month and year deficiencies listed. Reports from local weather offices.
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