Felder Denounces Atlanta Ministers and Stockade in Prohibition Case
In a habeas corpus hearing for Samuel Loeb, Attorney Thomas B. Felder attacked local ministers, the police court, and the city stockade calling it a little hell where prisoners work and live under harsh conditions. He argued the writ aims to beat the stockade and likened Rev. Dr Len G Broughton to a controversial figure, underscoring judicial pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Ulm
Atlanta
H. M. Reid
Samuel Loeb
Thomas B. Felder
Loeb
Felder
Len G. Broughton
Pelee
Woman Shot By Officers At Decoy Box Plot In Washington
In Washington Indiana a woman, Miss Zella Clark, was shot while grabbing a decoy money box left after a demand for $10,000. A map aided her escape. the assailant fled. Bank president N G Read reported to police as officers hunted the culprit. The incident followed a ransom letter and a planned drop at a school gate at 9 p.m. The wounded woman was taken to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
N G. Read
Zella Clark
Read
First National Bank
Farmers Fight for Law to Protect Insect-Eating Birds
New York farmers unite with the National Audubon Society and the state Grange to push legislation shielding wild birds from exploitation by feather dealers. Gifford Pinchot backs the measure as vital to curb insect pests harming crops, with support from science leaders and government researchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Association of Audubon Societies
State Grange
Empire State
Iowa
Massachusetts
Michigan
Louisiana
South Carolina
West Virginia
Gifford Pinchot
National Conservation Commission
Andubon
C. F. Cox
New York Academy of Sciences
Madison Grant
New York Zoological Society
Raymond A. Pearsons
New York State
E. P. Felt
F. N. Godfrey
T. 8. Palmer
Government Department of Agriculture
New England
William Dutcher
Broadway
Lost Fifty Dollars by Lifting Her Skirt
New York March 31 A cabin passenger on the French liner Touraine caused a duty dispute when her skirt revealed an expensive undergarment and an heiress’s attire. The duty of 50 dollars was collected, the passenger allowed to take the gown home. Words to Freeze the Soul Geo E Blevens of Springfield NC faced dire forecasts from doctors before Dr King s New Discovery revived him. The ad touts the cough and lung remedy available from local depots with trial bottle offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uncle Sam
Geo. E. Blevens
Springfield
N. C
Dr. King
Mr. Blevens
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Thirteenth Juror Questioned in Calhoun Case in San Francisco
In an effort to avoid a mistrial potentially extending sixty days, prosecutor Francia J. Heney plans to seek court approval to seat a thirteenth juror who will hear evidence but not participate in deliberations unless a juror cannot serve. Meanwhile William D. Harrington was convicted of contempt for addressing juror Charles Blender about whether to “hang Calhoun,” and sentenced to five days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Calhoun
San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Francia J. Heney
William D. Harrington
Charles K. Blender
Harrington
Blender
Calhoun
National Council Opens in San Antonio With Broad Attendance
The General Federation of Women's Clubs national council convened in San Antonio on March 31 with a large representative turnout. The session opened at Elks Hall at 10 am with a prayer by Bishop Johnston, followed by welcome remarks, responses, and routine committee reports. The Payne bill then before Congress would raise tariffs on necessities of life, and the piece argues no Republican administration will jeopardize protected privileges of the rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
National Council of the General Federation of Women's Clubs
Elka’ Hall
Johnston
Congress
Cotton seed crushers meet here this month
The cotton seed crushers and livestock men of Georgia gather at the State College of Agriculture in Athens on April 19 and 20 1909 for lectures on feeding value nitrogen content and fertilizing value of cotton seed meal plus discussions on dairy feeding rations and organizing breeders associations A banquet at the Georgian Hotel marks the opening events with participation from Athens Chamber of Commerce and University leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College of Agriculture
State College
Georgian
Soule
City of
Athens
W. F. Dorsey
University of Georgia
David C. Barrow
Andrew M. Soule
R. J. H. DeLoach
Milton P. Jarnagin
Georgisn
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
M'ton P. Jarnagin
Exjvordnantal
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Rayo
Lam
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Dr. Broughton
Georgia National Guard
W. A. Wright
Hoke Smith
National Guard of Georgia
Emmett Walton
Edwin C. Bell
Archie B. Webb
Coa
Fifth Infantry
Walton
Faiid
Chamberlain
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Jane Haskell
Guasie Welch
Muskogee
Ruby Canton
F. M. Canton
George W. Bellamy
Capitol
Muale
First Regiment
N. G
F. G. Fritts
Oneonta
N. Yu
Foley
Foote& Davies
Messrs
Foote & Davies
TIOR
Niagara
Bright
J. R. Blankenship
Belk, Tenn
William Tell
Ansted & Burk Company
Fied
Ohio
Buckeye State
Cotion
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Bob Maddox
Athens, Ga
Barkoot Consolidated
Mazeppa
America
Determination
Matt Gay
Gay
Connors
Phenix Bros
Royal Italian Band
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