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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1909

Page

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Wheat Pit Turmoil as Patten Drives July Wheat High

A tumultuous day in the wheat pit ends with Patten buying 3,000,000 bushels for July, lifting prices to fresh highs before a bear-led selloff. Bakers report doubled flour and bread costs yet profits squeeze. May and July futures hit new peaks while May and June months see renewed volatility. Continued on Page Nine.

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Florida House Echoes Bryan Support Amid Tariff Debate

In Tallahassee on April 18 James Alexander of Volusia faults Florida lawmakers over a resolution about his conduct and defends Clark and Bryan. Frank Clark addresses the Florida House urging independence from state impressions while supporters shout Hurrah for Bryan as Brantley Sparkman and others back a pro Bryan stance.

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Home Planned for Bachelors Building Near Capital City Club

Richardson plans a five story fireproof bachelor apartment house at Harris and Spring streets behind the Capital City Club. The project, costing between 50 000 and 75 000 dollars, aims to begin soon after purchasing the lot at the Duncan sale. The design features two room suites with bath or two rooms with shared bath, capitalizing on the club’s proximity to attract tenants.

Capital City Club Richardson Cotter Harris Spring Streets Duncan Richardyson Tagllt

Forestry Report Completed in Montgomery Alabama

Special report from April 15 indicates Bluze Fish and Game Commissioner John H Wallace Jr received word from J Fl Foster of the U S forestry department about a forest compilation in Alabama. The study, now in the hands of the Wallington department, promises investigations early and reflects ongoing efforts to safeguard state resources.

Montgomers Ala Bluze Fish and Game John H Wallace Jr J Fl Foster United States Forestry Department Alabama Wallington Department Foster State Forestry Commission

Fine Addresses by Educators for Last Day of Session

The program lists prominent speakers on women in education and club work. Mrs B Munford of Richmond discusses the Woman Club as a factor in education, with Dr Lilian W Johnson of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs Robert Mary Park chairing Georgia Federation education efforts. Other talks cover higher education for women, taxation and the Negro school, and state conferences.

B Munford Richmond Lilian W Jonson Memphis Tenn Club Women of Georgia Robert &Mary Park Georgia Federation Atlanta Higher Education of Women Lida Shaw King Womans College Brown University Providence CL Coon Wilson A Caniel Ellis University of Texas Austin Texas

Conference for Education in the South draws large audience

A large audience filled the Auditorium Armory for the second evening of the Conference for Education in the South. Speakers included Gifford Pinchot Dr John Lee Coulter and Clarence Quats as well as Miss Lella Morse whose singing drew widespread praise.

Auditorium-Armory Conference For South Gifford Pinchot Forester United States John Lee Coulter University of Minnesota Clarence Quats Fort Worth Tome Auditoriupe Lella Morse Atlanta Ogden New York City Miss Morse Samuel Fo OB Morse Berlin Auditorium Armory P Claxton University of Tennessee Charles S. Barrett Washington Taft Rural Life Commission Roosevelt

Car Line To Buckhead Opening On Sunday

The Georgia Railway and Electric Company will open a new Buckhead extension Sunday with initial 20 minute service from the city to Buckhead. Upon completion of the Peachtree bridge double track, service will expand to include 5 minute runs on Peachtree Street to Fourteenth, 10 minutes to Co. Bragswood, and 30 minutes to Buckhead. Transfers will be honored enabling rides from Gougewé Park to Buckhead in about 45 minutes from the city center.

Buckhead Georgia Railway and Electric Company City Tack Head Peachtree Bridge Peachtree Street Fourteenth Street Bragswood Gouwegé Park Cit

Roseberry’s Heir Marries Grosvenor Daughter at St Pauls

London witnesses a high society wedding as Lord Dalmen, eldest son of the Earl of Roseberry, marries Terots tae Grosvenor, youngest daughter of Lord Henry George Grosvenor, at St Pauls Church Bots Bridge amid a lavish assembly. The bride’s gown features priceless lace once worn by Marie Auzoweta.

Roseberry London St Pauls Church Bots Bridge Lord Dalmen Earl of Roseberry Terots Tae Henry George Grosvenor Marie + Auzoweta

Bishop Nelson Threatens Suit Over Taxing Church Property

Councilman James T Wright discussed potential tax action against the Diocese of Atlanta over damages to church property on Th. Wallington Street viaduct. Bishop C K Nelson warned he may sue the city for damages if no settlement is reached, raising questions about property tax exemptions if the church engages in other business activities. The claims committee deferred action pending fall meeting.

Nelson C K Nelson Mplecopal Diocese of Atlanta Wallington Street Cit James T Wright Selson Washington’ Street Philips Church Lomas Menez Wright Rameried Neilson Claims Committee Cumnetiman Wright Talent Snes waroTe

Pioneer Valdosta Citizen J Stevens Br Dies

J Stevens Br a pioneer and prominent Valdosta figure dies in hospital from blood poisoning traceable to a foot sore he developed after an operation. A resident for almost forty years he was a well known businessman who retired last year. Survived by his wife one daughter and five sons.

Y Valtoste J G Stevens Br Valdosta Stevene

Stand-Patters Warned by Hill and Tariff Revision Threat

Washington April 15 James T Hill, chairman of Great Northern Railway, urged tariff revision as voters expect promises kept. He warned stand-patters that if tariff reform fails, opponents of protection may win. He said party lines are blurred, urging a sound tariff to boost national prosperity. Captain Corput on trial for alleged recruitment fraud at Fort Meade.

Washington James Thail Great Northern Rallwas Capitol Hill Corput New York mex Van Den + Tout United States Ars Fort Soc Department of the Esst

City Engineer Collier Race for New Public Works Office

The Clarion Collier Controversy heats up as city engineer and commissioner of public works announce candidacies for a consolidated office of commissioner of public construction. If approved by the council and charter amendment, the CCC election would pit the two against each other with voters as the final arbiters.

Public Works Publ Works T Hat Astreet Willie Jude Eee Cas Ell Engineering Iff Mos City Bell Clarion-Collier CCC General Council Peciel Tt Ia Eithin

Banjo-Playing Convict Paroled to Liberty in Georgia

A parole of Ash Frierson from Valdosta, serving a ten year manslaughter sentence since 1905, followed a period of paroled paroles contingent on a year of employment and good conduct. Frierson, noted for banjo playing, impressed Dr J W Lee and church officials with his reform, leading to the release with conditions and a promise of future good behavior.

Gmernor Prison Commission Milledgeville Ash Frierson Valdosta White Frierson Iberty Benio J W Lee Trinity M E Church

Blue and Gray Leaders Meet at Kimball in Atlanta

General Henry W Nevius and General Clement A Ewane clasped hands in a sign of untiring friendship at the Kimball house arcade. Grand Army and Confederate veterans from Atlanta and nearby cities gathered with uncapped heads as war memories were shared. General Veville toured from Portsmouth to Atlanta to attend the annual Grand Army post meeting and a formal officer change is planned for next year.

Henry W .Nevius Grand Army of the Republic Clement A. Ewane United Confederate Veterans Kimball House Grand Army Atlanta South Island Lee Grant Bayonets Vevilla Atlante Portsmouth Va Qiv'sion Cir Woom Scott Charlies Tatbanke G Mo Witches Scvtus Almbat Haden Himaelf Ty Dem Nev Us Fitzgeraden Atlantic Atanta Grand Jaffapagwa Nevins Laliapodya Uae Burmingham

Young Turks Plan March on Constantinople With Army Corps

Berlin reports from Salonika that after a Turkish cabinet change the Young Turks decided to march on Constantinople with the third army corps. Twenty battalions mobilized and the Allied company ordered to prepare cars for troop transport. Duxle Bey expected tonight with 10000 troops. Albustresait at a standstill.

Berlin Lokal Anzieger Saloniki Young Turks Constantinople Third Army Allroad Daxle Bey

Unrest in Constantinople as Marines Threaten Palace

Reports from Constantinople describe a tense third day of revolutionary activity. Marines forcefully presented to the new marine minister and seized the battleship commander aligned with the Union and Progress movement, threatening to back the committee amid cabinet changes and fears of a march on the capital.

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Weather Prophecy Fair Forecast Spurs Local Curiosity

Georgia readers learn of a weather forecast predicting a Friday fair with variable winds shifting to the southeast. The report notes the projected low and high temperatures, mean temperatures, and rainfall expectations, alongside metrics on rainfall deficiency and excess since January.

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