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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement claims a medicine called Dewberry's Delight treats indigestion and gastric disturbances by acting on the liver bowels and kidneys. It asserts the product is internal and external for all ages, removes effete matter, and cures disease by removing the cause, sold by druggists for 50 cents.
A mob of convicts marching from a stockade to a Southern road station were loaded onto a special train to the city. Guards armed at doors, they were joined by loyal dogs accompanying most prisoners. Officials from Elbert, Clarke, Madison, Oglethorpe, Wilkes and Carroll counties directed the transfer amid public attention and local commentary. Willie Young, a veteran inmate, entertained the crowd with stories while Carroll county’s contingent rode in a dedicated car.
Convicts from Durham and Lookout Mountain coal mines arrived at the Miller Union Stock Yards near the city and were apportioned among counties, with Fulton county receiving all the white convicts. Additional convict trains came in during the day and the men were dispatched to their assigned counties. The convict-filled cars drew much attention.
A grand jury in Wilmington indicts Diamond Match Company and traveling representative Walter Buoy of Charlotte for alleged violations of North Carolina anti trust law. The case, brought on by rival grocers, centers on contracts restraining trade. defenses seek to quash the indictment as defective. Trial begins with judge to rule on the bill’s sufficiency.
Washington April 1 The War Department advances preparations for joint army and militia coast defense exercises this summer to train 20000 state troops for duty at coast artillery posts. Lt Col M Weaver and Lt Col C J Bailey will consult with Gen Leonard Wood in New York. Exercises will rotate across districts including Key West Tampa Pensacola May and October. Last summer’s drills were successful and further progress is anticipated to ready 70000 coast artillery troops for wartime.
Assistant Superintendent S. H Donaldson described Fulton county convicts being transferred from the Chattahoochee Brig to the county camp at dawn. Men were stripped of company clothing and outfitted in county garb, with chains removed by a county blacksmith after a careful exchange. Personal items were limited to hand-carried belongings and letters. weapons and razors were banned.
Anthony Murphy rejects reports that poor health prompted his resignation as director of the Georgia Railway and Electric Company. He explains he is stepping back to enjoy life and gradually wind down business duties, noting his long, active service and strong community esteem in Atlanta.
Will Manage Moore Macon mett Barnes Rae accepted the manage ment of the campaign for John T. Moore to his race for eminor. Headquarters will be opened within a few days and active work will be started. In the ap pointes Mr. Moore will have an action, already made brief statements regarding his service as an official should he be elected, but the viewa will be clearly Given to the people as soon as the wort in his behalf can be started.
A paper mill planned for Macon will operate on the former Georgia Food and Botbin property. Promoters will start immediately with construction and seek to secure farmers and a crop of okra for papermaking. Representative John T Moorate leads the venture from the business office.
Cuthbert Georgia April 1 After Brown speech at the court base reception committees gave him a motorcade ride around the city. He praised Cuthbert and the cordial reception. In the front car were Superintendent Hamby of the public schools and editors Howell and Stanford. In the rear were councilmen Wade Sealy Moye and others.
In Columbus Georgia a small boy’s kite became entangled with two 5,500 volt power wires on Roas Hill. The wires sparked and burned as the boy attempted to pull the kite down, a passerby brave enough to move the wires was shocked but survived. The incident briefly disrupted a nearby secondary industrial school's light.
Samuel Eidson aged 22 died at Augusta city hospital from pistol wounds after a quarrel with his wife Emil Eidson who also sustained fatal injuries. They returned from religious services when Eidson fired at his wife then shot himself. A policeman found them an hour later. No clear motive or statement was given.
The March government receipts rose overall with customs near last year’s March and internal revenue slightly below March fear. Total receipts reached 88 377 012 while expenditures were 56 444 534 creating a deficit of 3 067 622. Internal revenue gained about 6 444 000 over March 1906. Expenditures exceeded March 1908 by over 3 000 000 with civil and miscellaneous and war items up and navy up 400 000.
In New Orleans Samuel T. Stevenson former financial secretary of Typographical Union No. 17 pleaded guilty to embezzling about $10,000 from the union. Sentencing was deferred. Hudspeth, union president at the time, faces later indictment for fraudulently obtaining union funds. Hudspeth had been a candidate for president of the International Typographical Union.
The Tripuna reports a rumor that King Vitor Ememanus will meet Theodora Roosevelt in the strait of Messina or escort Mr. Roosevelt aboard an Italian warship to Silly.
Hon Nat B Jones formerly of Atlanta and now a leading San Antonio lawyer visits Atlanta. He praises the city growth, skyscrapers, and business vitality, credits Georgia’s postwar leadership and local unity among businessmen, and mentions potential municipal government reform debates. He recalls inspiring Georgia figures and his mentor Judge Logan Bleckley.
Daniel J. Schuyler died in St Augustine Kansas while there for health reasons. He helped organize the Chicago Holland Society and served as its president for years. A prominent Republican, he was mentioned as a possible successor to United States District Attorney Bins in Chicago.
Seventeen year old Standish Jr. of Detroit Country club captured the championship trophy in the thirty six hole final of the United North and South Golf Championship at Pinehurst North Carolina defeating C L Becker of Windlland Gbn Club Auburndale three up in a brilliant contest. Medal scores were 72 71 143. Standish is from Detroit and had previously won Austrian championship in Carlsbad.
Governor elect Joseph M Brown visited Charlton County delivered a speech to a packed court house audience after touring the public school The event followed by a funeral service for James C Gormly at First Presbyterian Church in Macon with local Second Georgia Battalion attendance and interment at Rose Hill cemetery
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