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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
12
Harvest Tobacco Crop in Wayne County Next Year
The article notes a large tobacco crop being gathered in Wayne County. A South Carolina farmer, B Frand, cultivated on Ben Millikin’s By farm, yielding excellent results. Farmers plan to hire an expert and build about ten barns to cure tobacco next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Jesup
South Carolina
Ben Millikin
Corner Stone Laid by Masons at Public School
The corner stone was laid today at the public school in August by Masons led by Grand Master Testries of Atlanta. John R Dickey of Atlanta assisted, with local members present at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman Wa
Masons Ini
Atlanta
John R Dickey
Loeb protests labor editor over audit system tie
Washington dispatch reports William Loeb Jr collector of the port of New York is aggrieved by a labor paper article. He challenged editor Samuel De Nedrey over insinuations that he seeks a position in the New York customs service and implies a court action may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Loeb
Port of
New York
Loeb
Samuel de ‘Nedrey
Charlen A Stillings
New York Customs Service
A& Seed
Stillings
Stirlings
Calhoun Trial Delayed By Attorney Illness In San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 17 Judge Lawlor continued the Patrick Calhoun trial until Monday due to the illness of defense counsel Stanley Moore. Separately, the Muscoges Brick and Terra Cotta Company plant was sold at public outcry to a bondholder representative for 45000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Lawlor
Mondas
Stanley Moore
Counsel
Columpus Wawgust
Muscoges Brick and Terra Cotta Company
St Louis police enforce Missouri blue laws at cigar shops
In St Louis on August 17, police acted as new blue laws took effect. Rambling squad targeted games of chance in cigar stores. Two cigar stand workers were arrested for a baseball game gamble. A saloon keeper faced show cause for liquor license issues. Police chief defers on a strict definition of intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louia
Snow
Creecy
Recluse Woman Found Fatally Injured Near Terrell Texas
The body of Mrs George Brady, aged, was found near Towntop with head crushed and brains on the ground. A butcher knife lay nearby as detectives note she was a recluse and may have gone out after hearing a noise. She was fatally hurt and presumed killed during an incident last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Town
Terrell
Texas
George Brady
Brady
Rogers Merritt Found Guilty In Local Assault Case
Rogers Merritt was convicted of criminally assaulting 16 year old Maggie McDermott of 364 Simpson Street on June 23. The jury returned the guilty verdict after about three hours, with no mercy recommended. sentencing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Merritt
Maggie McDermott
Simpson Street
Expiore
Benzance
Roan
Mercy Merritt
R N Weaver
L Barrett
Merritt
Hill
Girl Dived Into Lake and Hit Man's Body at Manhattan Beach
August 17 Chicago reports Miss Ruth Ragere leaped from a raft and touched the body of a man in the lake. Rescuers including former Congressman Charles Wharton and Drs Falke Clapp revived the unconscious man, John Tuzhocki, 23, who could not explain his plight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ruth Ragere
Manhattan Beach
Charles Wharton
W. Ff Falke
He B Clapp
Wharton
Mles Rodgers
John Tuzhockl
Hi Beach
Congressman Henry urges prompt Texas call on income tax amendment
Robert Lee Henry of Waco a seven term congressman writes Governor Campbell urging an immediate special session to ratify the federal income tax amendment. He warns delay endangers the amendment and says prompt action by Texas and other states may save it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Henry
Waco
Texas
Campbell
Henry
Useful Cedar Boxes and Chests Lower Prices on All Kinds
Cedar box and chest sale announcement offers lower prices on several styles and sizes. The notice highlights affordable options for storage and gifting, with emphasis on durable cedar components and a broad selection.
Seven Souls Rescued From Wrecked Schooner Arlington
A storm shatters the schooner Arlington of Boston off Long Beach Long Island. Captain Ira Small and seven sailors reach safety after six hours clinging on the bowsprit while Maiden Pierson is lost at sea. Rescue witnessed by Nassau hotel guests and cottagers. The ship, loaded with coal, struck a sand bar amid heavy seas due to misjudged lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Island
Butte
Arlington
Boston
Earl
Long Beach
Pierson
St Ix
Nassau Hotel
Tong Beach
Ira Small
Mayport
Dowapile
Storm at Charleston did little damage
A wind and rain storm yesterday afternoon damaged telegraph and telephone lines into Charleston. Western Union restored most business within hours from a temporary outside office. Long distance telephone lines functioned. the storm mainly felled poles and blocked a suburban electric railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston & C. Anguat
Winle
Western Union
Mmita
Bualesa
Ita
Heaviest Snowfall Strikes Johannesberg in Years
Snow fell heavily in Johannesberg with about six inches by noon as the storm continued. Telegraph and telephone services were badly disorganized and business nearly stopped. Stock exchange members paused long enough to join a snowball battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesberg
Augustus
The
Stock Exchange
Mountain Amazon Slays Man With a Hoe
Mary Bennett of Banner Elk in Watauga County killed Alonzo Hardin with a hoe then beat his brains, after a long feud tied to a past tragedy involving her son. Hardin, seen intoxicated and cursing at her, passed her house yesterday. He died about one o clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Ncg
Banner Elk
Wautauga County
Alonzo Hardin
Mary Bennett
Hardin
Mra
Invisible toric bifocals promise perfect vision
Walter Ballard Optical Co. at 78 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, advertises invisible toric bifocals that provide clear reading and walking vision in one glass. The ads claim no seams and no visible division lines, offering a single thin lens solution. They assert thousands sold and invite visits to confirm leadership in thin lenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ballard Optical CO
Peachtree St
Atlanta, Ga
Barons Get Marcan He Won't Come South
Secretary Farrell awarded Second Baseman Marcan to Birmingham. After initial acceptance by Binghamton and a later move to Buffalo in the Eastern League, the player with Troy, NY state says he will not report south. Local notes and a beverage ad follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Farrell
Marcan
Binghamton
Buffalo
Troy
Famous gambling hell becomes restaurant in New York
The noted Gottfried Welbaum gambling den on West Thirty third Street is to open as a restaurant after a high profile meeting between District Attorney Jerome and Walbaum. The palace of chance once hosted millionaires with multimillion dollar stakes, decorated by Stanford White in costly fashion before his death. The leased building will remain intact and operate as another all night New York dining venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gottfried Welbaum
West Thirty Third Street
Jerome
Walbaum
Stanford White
Warry Thaw
Italy
New
Cyclone Victim Clara Davis Dies in Chipley
Chipley Georgia August 17 Special Mrs Clara P Davis of Chipley dies after long illness believed due to shock from the cyclone Isat ADT She is survived by her father mother several sisters and brothers three daughters and two sons Her husband Madison Davis predeceased her
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara P. Davis
Chipley
Chipley Ga
Clara P Davis
Davis
Mr. Davis
Hill Whitehead
Madison Davis
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