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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
6
From Beirut on April 19 a three day street fight in Adana left at least 1,000 dead and the city in ruins by fire. American missionaries Robers and Maurer are killed, others safe, with four thousand refugees housed at the American mission and urgent relief needed.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the American Signal Company will be held Monday May 3 1909 at 10 o clock a m at the offices of the Company Suite 518 Keith Perry building Kansas City Missouri at which time the election of officers will be held and such other business transacted as may be legally done. The American Signal Company J Roy Smith Sec For revision of books advise us a number of certificate number 6 shares and correct address.
Chester S. Jordan of Somerville, jailed since September after confessing to killing his wife Honorah and dismembering the body, faces a Middlesex Superior Court trial with a possible insanity defense. Prosecution and defense rely on dramatic evidence from the trunk discovery and Jordan’s ensuing confession.
An estimated half a million women led by Federation of Women's Clubs officers and wives of notable New Yorkers rally in Washington to oppose higher tariffs on cotton stockings. They argue the Senate Finance Committee's stance protects consumers, prevents a monopoly by a single group, and avoids raising prices for all Americans who buy stockings.
Vaudeville hit Pianophends by Jessi L Lasky now playing in New York. The best song Dear Old Broadway selected to give away with words and music complete as next Sundays New York World Order from newsdealer today.
In Atlanta Georgia on April 19 officers led by Capt. E L Jett arrested four in a raid targeting illicit liquor. One suspect operated as a near beer dealer and allegedly sold whisky, while three others were described as walking blind tigers. Two victim residences were raided resulting in seizure of bottled goods.
Period in jail Jordan shows steady composure and appears confident he will be cleared, reflecting the demeanor he displayed at arrest. The statement implies belief in early release or exoneration as authorities proceed with the case.
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