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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
6
Report from Fragakk Ga describes the M intyre beauxite mine as the richest in the country with control tied to a powerful attorney general. Authorities claim the ore is worth £470 per ton at the mine and note large employment potential with immediate ore movement anticipated.
Fragmented OCR describes a chaotic scene with a Black spotter and Tiger operators. Deputy responders evaluated reports of a number Peng in existence, with a Black person seen in a VIP boat area. No coherent sequence or clear authorities. many garbled terms.
Captain Waite Wrighton master of the Westerfield, a vessel from Matanzas Cuba, was arrested on a federal warrant charging an assault on the seas. Mate W Petes filed the complaint alleging the attack. Wrighton was held on bond after a brief hearing as authorities request a bank statement deadline.
Mayor-elect Woodward vows to fulfill his campaign pledge to clean Atlanta reduce death rates and improve water works schools and sewers with $1.5 million in bonds. He accepts congratulations from supporters and notes a large home ward majority as election results are certified.
Interchangeable Mileage Tickets usable on Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad with shortest distance benefits. Double daily service and electric lighted trains connect Atlanta Montezuma Cordelo Fitzgerald Thomasville Waycross and Brunswick. City Ticket Office 70 Peachtree Street.
Macon Ga September 25 Special Standing Master John Talley in the United States court heard a second opinion in the rate hearing on the Tift lumber rate case. He ruled on the claim of J and Betts & Company for the return of 2 cents per hundred pounds on lumber to Ohio writer points and the West. The case mirrors the Garbutt Lumber Coupans dispute and involves charges for ship weight at destination. After evidence on both sides, the master presented a final brief noting thirty two Betts shipments were lost. The original claim lacked substantial value, but other claims totaling 3287 dollars were paid, delaying the remaining cases.
Davis Freeman Jewelers describe diamond bar pins featuring matching stones and novel old fashioned designs. The diamonds are paired with other stones, creating attractive pieces that draw attention.
Miss Martha Harmon of Chamasville files suit in Deugherts Superior Court against TFH Sapp, longtime Albans business manager. Harmon, 18, claims a 21 month nurse training course was halted after a marriage contract, seeking pecuniary damages and reinstatement of her professional prospects. The case involves prominent Georgia families and multiple towns including Waycross Valdosta Pelham and Albany.
In a debate over what constitutes a calendar year, lawyers for near beer dealers argue it covers a twelve month period, while state officials say a fiscal year runs January to December. The case weighs tax timing with $200 due per year and $300 plus $500 paid by manufacturers, raising issues of education funding and constitutional questions on revenue measures. Judge Elis expects filings by Monday, with broader implications for related cases in Georgia counties.
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