Firemen Drum and Buttlecorps Draws Criticism
A famous organization in Uishands faces scrutiny after criticism linked to the Firemen Drum and Buttlecorps. Officials say the event drew public attention and sparked safety concerns.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
1
Atlanta Firemen Drum and Bugle Corps Disbands After Union Complaints
The Atlanta Firemen's Drum and Bugle Corps has ceased to exist after clashes with local musicians and a complaint from the Atlanta Federation of Trades. Fire Chief Cummings announced the corps will not perform again as an organization, despite its national reputation and past participation in inaugural parades and Confederate Veterans gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Dixie
Pennsylvania Avenue
National Capital
Board of Fremasters
Cummings
Atlanta, Federation of Trades
Mostelans
Deam and Bugle Corps
Lodge of American Federation of Musicians
Musicians’ Union
General Council
Federation of Trades
Drum and Bugte Corps
Washington Onty
Johnny Peel
Son
Strike Vote Looms Over Chicago Street Railway
Chief figure Thomas Mitten of the Chicago Street Railway faces a potential carmen strike after 13 000 employees voted to strike if wage demands go unmet. City officials fear major traffic disruption, with arbitration talks underway to avert a walkout and restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street Railway
Teamaters
Chicago
Thomas 7. Mitten
Street Railway
Girl Murdered in Graveyard in Rochester
The 17 year old Anna Schumacher was found dead and buried near Holy Sepulchre cemetery. An autopsy described brutal injuries from beating and choking after an assault. A broken spade near the grave and a suspect with possible ties to St Bernard's seminary draw police inquiry as inquest is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Anna Schumacher
Holy Sepulchre
Henry Kleindienst
Aun
Oward
St. Bernard's Seminary
Miss Schumacher
Burnett Gets Hearing In Macon Assault Case
Burnett waived preliminary trial before Justice J Hi Brown in Macon Georgia. He posted bail of 600 dollars after seriously wounding Early White last week. White is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett
Macon
W. ER. Burnett
White
J. Hi. Brown
Adjourning Remarks Leave Atlanta Organization Dissolved
The committee adjourned as Chist Cummings expressed deep regret that the group cannot be retained without causing frequent trouble to individuals and the force as a whole. He said Atlanta has never had a better advertisement and, despite pride in the organization, believes no other course is possible under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chist Cummings
Atlanta
Duels Fought by Man and Wife in Chicago Flat
Antonio Spizzirri and his wife Anna locked their two children in a bed room and barred the flat doors then fought in a darkened parlor. She was shot and stabbed. he also was wounded. A revolver and knife were found, and a letter in Italian suggests jealousy may have sparked the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Antonio Spizzirri
Anna
Dle
Spizzirri
Bita
Greek Crete flag lowered after protest by four powers
In Canea Crete the Greek flag over the fortress and military barracks was lowered after protests by the four protecting powers. Athens handed a formal reply to Turkey denying imperial ambitions in Crete and urging peaceful ties. Turkish leaders seek satisfaction from Greece while ambassadors urge moderation to calm Turkish public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canea
Crete
Greece
Turkey
Athens
Constitutional Party
Constantinople
Committee of Union and Progress
Wanted for Murder Negro Charged With Killing Contractor
Albert Carter, a black man, was arrested in New London Conn and identified by police as a suspect in a Virginia murder case. The Virginia warrant cites the 1906 killing of Thomas M. Rinehart of Covington Va, with the crime allegedly occurring in April 1908 in Maryland. Rinehart, son of W A Rinehart of Covington, was part of the firm Rinehart Dennis Co., railroad contractors in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conm
Albert Carter
Virginia
Thomas M. Rinehart
Covington
al Carter
al Raner
Albertton
Rinehart
W. A. Rinehart
Covington, Va
Rinehart, Dennis & Co
Washington, D. C
Galmroad Contractors
Justice of Peace Fatally Stabbed in New Roads Va
News reports that Justice of the Peace A. Belzons was fatally stabbed today near Raleigh Youl, ten miles south of New Roads. The cause of the confrontation remains unknown as details are sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace
New Roads
A. Belzons
Taft Enjoys Yachting and Golf Week at Marblehead
President Taft relaxed on a Beverly cottage veranda as Marblehead hosts race week with yachts dotting Salem bay. He recalled a past sailing mishap, played golf poorly at Essex Country Club with John Hammond, and planned a rematch with General Ames and W. J. Boardman. He also announced no new invitations to his southern tour and sent a message supporting irrigation congresses in Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Mass
Taft
Salem Bay
Marblehead
United States
Mr. Taft
Mnks
Essex Country Club
Manchester
Jor
Adeline Ames
Massachusetts
W. J. Boardman
Washington
Himeself
Hammond
General Ames
Boardman
Hamond
Myopia
Carpenter
Mearnee
Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Thy
Death of W M Stevens in Macon at Mulberry Street
W M Stevens a retired business man aged about 60 died at his home on Mulberry street this afternoon after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife and several relatives. He was a brother in law of George S Riley and was well known in the community. Funeral arrangements to be made for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Residence Fire Destroys Royston Home
The residence of M D Philips on College Heights Royston Ga was destroyed by fire early this morning. Philips and his wife were away from the city, having left on Saturday. Authorities suspect incendiary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston
M.D. Philips
College Heights
Phillipe
Blindfolded girl draws names for homestead lands
Cover d Alene Idaho August 5 hundreds of men and women watched 12 year old Helen Hamilton blindfolded pick envelopes from a heap of 105000 to select the first winner among 1500 homestead and timber claims on the Colville reservation Isadore Selig Myrtle Creek Oregon drew the next three choices Fifteen hundred names drawn today another 1500 tomorrow Spokane and Montana reservations follow with hundreds more to be allotted amid crowded turnout and uncertain prospects for remaining quarter sections
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
d'Alene
Idaho
Helen Hamilton
Cauer d*Atene In- Alan
Bernice M. Griffe
Des Moines
Witten
Isadore Selig
Myrtle Creek
Washington State
Montana
Great Fathead Reservation
Spokane
New Witnesses Named in Sutton Case at Annapolis
Inquiry into Lt. James N. Suttons death tightens as new witnesses Cook and Utley testify. Washington hints at congressional probes regardless of Annapolis findings. No two testimonies align, and Mrs. Sutton acts as reluctant prosecutor amid growing public demand for clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook and Utley
Sutton
James N. Sutton
Marine Corps
Annapolis
Washington
Congress
Utley
Cook
Italy
Wanton waste of resources debate draws glare in Spokane
Commissioner H Watson of South Carolina told the national irrigation congress that the U S government does nothing as millions in natural resources go to waste. He urged federal control of rivers to open waterways for ships, while other speakers debated policy and meeting sites for next year, with Spokane and San Francisco in contention. In Atlanta, Mrs C C Downs assaulted her husband with a revolver at the Howard Safe and Vault Co plant after jealousy rumors, but the gun misfired. Both were arrested. bond set and later posted, with trial scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
South Carolina
Spokane
Wash
United States
Appalachian Forestry
House
Senate
Joe
Cean
H. Watson
Weat
James J. Hil
Great Northern Railway
George Barstow
San Francisco
Pueblo
Colu
Linois
el Paso
Congress
Roosevelt
WN. 8. Spratt
Taft
Downs
Pax A
Weather Prophecy Partly Cloudy with Showers Ahead
Partly cloudy conditions with local showers expected in southern portions Tuesday and Wednesday. Moderate variable winds. Temperature outlook shows low near zero, high around 16, mean near 8. Rainfall in 24 hours near 0.0 inches. Excess rainfall since month and year details noted as 2.39 and 2.39 inches respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Saintly Sweden Strikes Deepens Labor Turmoil Across Kingdom
August cover story from Stockholm notes media and transportation upheaval as labor unrest spreads. Rail workers threaten a general strike for August 11 while farmers seek citizen aid to protect the cereal harvest. Streetcars run on time in the capital. strike-breaking replaces workers in other towns. Compositors strike begins. newsvendors refuse to distribute journals with socialist leanings. The Answer remains the sole city newspaper. Twenty strikers arrested at Westernport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Farmers’ Association
News Veaders
Trades Uniona
Mie Tor
Aco
Spirit of Son Tells Mother in Marine Death Inquiry
Annapolis August 9. Mrs. Sutton testified in the inquiry into Lt James N Suttons death. Major Leonard ordered the letters she wrote read publicly. she accused officers and said her son was beaten by Lt Uuley Adams Oster man. The letters expressed her belief in a conspiracy among Suttons companions and contained bitter criticism of brother officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Davis
Sutton
H. M. Swarta
Marine Corps Paymaster's
Washington, D. C
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Firemen
Buttlecorps
Noore
Uishands
Board of Fire Masters
Marblehead Bay
W. M. Stevens
Coeur d’Alene Reservation
C. C. Downs
North Pryor Street
Treasury
Canadier
Candler
Uumbrella
Mrs. Downe
Downe
Pryor Street
Norris Sud
Bystahder
W. Bills
Rata
Teeben
Abilens
Augusta
Boston
Buffalo
Baltimore
Charleston
Ghariotte
Chattanooga
Eldy
Cincinnat
Corpus Christ
Detroit
Dodge
Galveston
Huron
Jacksonville
Jupiter
Key West
Knoxville
Los Angeles
Memphis
AR Mobile
Montgomery
Savannah
St. Louis
St. Paul
Tacoma
Tampa
Vicksburg
Wilmington
von” Herrmann
Naval Academy
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