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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
1
Fergus Halls Winn September 28. Sail Genter residents mock Judge Taft as voters face a party choice. An elderly woman challenges Taft as he smiles. A local statesman notes Sylvia Townsend was the woman taunting him aboard the train.
The Independent candidate for governor, Yancey Carter, was indicted by a Hart County grand jury for carrying a concealed weapon into a primary election precinct. Carter, recounting the incident near inroads and a gin house, defended his actions as self defense and stated he would make no apologies. The case is scheduled for a March hearing.
Moore's horses won at the Louisville show while Inderbii's entries disappointed. Tous, de Ex Sentender, and Nam led the field in the open class, with Vanderbilts' Fogish whip delayed and not present. The event drew strong entries from major cities east of the Mississippi as Louisville opened its social season.
An explosion at Coalmont mine near Birmingham injured three people this morning, with one Black man severely harmed and another terribly mangled. Middleton, president of Canada Coal Company, and workers Fred Orr and January Goodhronne Rios were fatally hurt. Middleton escaped injury. The accident’s cause and timing remain under investigation.
Oscar and Plod McGhee allegedly horsewhipped Oncar Weghee in a September 28 confrontation witnessed by four family members. The victim’s condition was described as badly hurt with death feared. no arrests reported. The event occurred near a local residence with a minister present during the assault.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions pistol sal a short note with garbled phrases. No clear names, dates, places, or events are readable to establish a coherent news item or identity.
W A Winburn told the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads must raise freight rates or cut wages, or risk receivership. He testified that Central of Georgia already cut staff from 12,000 to about 9,000, with higher grain and flour costs pressuring profits and worker livelihoods.
A city railway car derailed on Mozart Hill then struck a house and a telegraph pole. One person, Albert Kratz of Hellaste Onto, is dead. Six others injured include motorman Dorsey Able, John Dare, Cecila Farrel, and Vesta Eksen. Schoolgirl Willesutle and conductor Harry Hazenever are among the injured.
Prominent ball magnates and noted writers attended the funeral of Frank De Haas Roo today. Attendees included Harry D Ivnam, president of the National Baseball League. Charles Murphy, president of the Chicago National Baseball Club. and Willard Armelle, president of the San Toledo American Association team. Floral pieces were sent in tribute as the sport figures paid respects.
Fragmentary text describes war leaders at Newport News Virginia and mentions the Brazos with a value of 1 200 900 and a voyage by someone named Jay Toe. Overall meaning and entities are garbled with many unreadable words.
Taft spoke at Grand Forks and Fargo where massive crowds and a torch parade greeted him. A planned bear feast was halted to avoid using real Teddy bears as a sign warned spectators. He addressed labor, tariffs, and Roosevelt policies, then planned a late run to Wisconsin and South Dakota discussions tomorrow.
Yancey Carter will address voters in Americus on Wednesday September 28. The event is linked to his bid for governor with the Independent Scan party ticket. County and local supporters anticipate a strong showing, signaling momentum for the ticket.
In Kokomo on September 28 a grim tragedy followed a failed temperance demonstration. Charles Thresper and Charles and William Lindley took a jug of whisky to a gravel pit for a farewell drink. all three were found dead with Charles Lindley nearby dying. Teachers and pupils from the Green town school later marched past the scene to give children an object lesson in temperance.
Reported in the Omaha Web as the preliminary hearing for Chartes award Davis charged with the murder of Dr Predenck Rustin concluded. Defense sought to prove alibi and detailed relationships with Dr Austin, noting Davis’s alleged life difficulties and motive.
Rain began falling at Clearwater and Long Lake West and is expected to quell the forest fires that ravaged Long Lake West destroying the village and threatening private preserves. Reports say 150 a.m. rain eased dangers. dynamite exploded near the railroad, damaging tracks and hindering firefighting efforts as authorities relocate residents to safety along Horseshoe and Turner Lake. Fires spread toward Bear Pond and Cranberry Lake. Whitneys estate, Law estate, Moynehan’s land, and other holdings suffer extensive burnovers. Police testimony recaps an incident involving a shooting in the downtown area with conflicting alibis and statements. the case remains under investigation.
William J Bryan campaigned through South Dakota urging voters to display Taft pictures as a show of balance. He attacked Taft and Roosevelt on trusts and bank deposits while noting South Dakota’s 1904 Democratic leanings.
In Atlanta on September 25 a gossip piece links Governor Hoke Smith and Chairman Hewlett Hall over primary voting rules. The Enquirer cites a plan to adjust tally sheet wording to disenfranchise the amendment, while Smith denies any such meeting occurred and reiterates returning to party regularity and state control.
A Weather Bureau notice reports heavy nationwide rain easing with a drop in temperatures expected tomorrow about 25 degrees cooler. Atlantic states will see clearing soon, while New England may hold rain longer. Georgia forecast cooler in south and east, Wednesday sunny with brisk north to northwest winds.
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