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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
9
Notice to Subscribers From The Constitution Publishing Co
A satirical late August 1909 notice mocks readers about heat and daily life. It lightly parodies current events and topics, mentioning Taft taxes, railroads, prohibition, and the weather while dropping social and political cues with period voice. It includes names like Bailey and references to Atlanta Georgia and Philadelphia.
Two Days More For Primary Registration In City
On August 23 registration books for the forthcoming city primary will close. Citizens who wish to participate must register today or Monday or lose that privilege. Registration is lighter than expected, and many residents risk disfranchisement if they do not act.
Sanitary Reform Sought for Atlanta Moving Picture Houses
Officials of Atlanta's board of health and police commission urge immediate enactment of sanitary regulations for moving picture theatres. They call for proper ventilation with exhaust fans, capacity limits based on air volume, and regular cleaning to protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Board of Health and Police Commission
Cry
Bernard Wolff
Board of Health
A H van Dyke
James L Magnon
Mexican Revolution Rumors Rise Over Diaz Regime
Diplomatists weigh risk of a Diaz overthrow as Bernardo Reyes gains momentum. Reyes vanished from Nuevo Leon governorship, gathers supporters, and challenges Ramon Corral for vice presidency. Americans hope for peace while Diaz shows signs of frailty with age and waning grip on power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Bernardo Reyes
Reyes
Nuevo Leon
Diaz
Naz
Blan
Ramon Corral
Corral
Reyer
Ulaz
Republic
American farmer urged to conserve capital and stop waste
The Washington Post analysts accuse American providers of wasting capital by prioritizing consumption over dividends, urging Southern farmers to shift from lavish rather than prudent soil use. It notes Georgia soil underperforms, praises agricultural schooling and unions, and calls for tighter land stewardship to restore maximum returns and industrial progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington Post
Farmers’ Union
Georgia
South
Wrights Go Info Court Over Patent Clash
The Wright brothers have joined a legal action to protect their aeroplane patents. They accuse a specified American inventor of infringing their methods and seek confiscation and destruction of the rival machine plus a injunction against further imitators. The case signals a determined effort to safeguard aviation primacy and its potential profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brothers
Wrights
Dayton
From Georgia to the World A Fragmentary Page
A garbled OCR page blends poems and notes from Georgia with stray lines about strength, tiles of life, and weather. It mentions Birtha, Bulville, and references to trains, rivers, and the sun. The jumbled text includes personal anecdotes and seaborne imagery alongside incomplete captions and misread headlines.
Blind Tiger Name Withheld in Liquor Case
A young white boy Lou Anderson was jailed for dink and disorderly conduct. He received a thirty day sentence in the stockade after refusing to reveal the home of the man from whom he bought beer. Acting Recorder Eskett offered to suspend the charge if he named the purchaser, but he refused to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Anderson
Eskett
Everett
Audlapson
Peach
Priest Kennedy to Return Home After Vacation Tour
Rev Father Robert Kennedy of the Church of the Immaculate Conception returns from a monthlong annual vacation after visits in New York Toronto Buffalo Philadelphia and Baltimore on his way home. He will receive a warm welcome in Atlanta where he has many friends. Letters describe his pleasant moments and old friendships renewed across the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Robert Kennedy
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Kennedy
New York City
Toronto
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Father McVey
The
Immaculate Conception
Cather Kennedy
Atlanta
Will Build Branch Line in Durango Westward
Mexico City August 40 A contract binds the National Railways of Mexico to the state government of Durango and Compania Maderla de la Sierra de Durango to construct a 100 kilometre branch line westward. The project costs 4 million dollars, to begin within sixty days, forming the gateway from Durango to the Pacific system with a 6 percent state guaranteed return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
National Railways of Mexico
Durango
Compania Maderla de la Siera de
Robbery and arrest at Culverton post office
United States Marshal George White arrested a 12 year old boy in Culverton Hancock county for breaking and robbing the post office. The hearing was held before Justice J Tem Rogers due to absent commissioners. The youth admitted guilt and confessed taking $15. He is jailed awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culverton
Palaces
United
George White
Robot Garey
Hancock County
J Tem
Rogers
Young Lady Loses Purse On Streetcar
Misa Willie Collis of 341 Marietta street reports losing a purse containing 25 dollars after stepping from a streetcar in front of the post office at 9 30 yesterday morning. She asked police help. car was crowded and purse not found. Detectives are investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Willie Collir
Marietta Street
Miss Collis
Female Burglar Seen At Judge's Home In Ala
A female burglar entered Judge James A Billbro's home in Andsaen Ala at 3 this morning. Mise Mathilde Billtro, the judge's daughter, screamed as the intruder threw a pine knot past her head and fled through a window. The burglar dropped silverware and clothing during the struggle. Police are searching for the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andsaen Ala
James A Billbro
Mise Mathilde Billtro
Misa Billbro
More Taxicabs Coming to Meet Atlanta Demands
The Atlanta Taxicab Company rushes five new taxicabs with the name pattern and design of those in use here to handle rising demand. Orders are accepted at all hours. The cars will arrive next week to enable rapid service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Murphey Assistant Suspected in Macon Fraud Scheme
Special from Macon dated August 20 reports efforts to locate a man who aided Dan J Murphey in a scheme at the Brown house securing cash about 27,675. A forged telegram allegedly tied to a co worker with Murphey aided the theft and an arrest is expected once facts are sorted. Murphey faces police holds in Atlanta stockade after service. He is linked to another fraud at Jolagon Brothers furniture deniers taking 44 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphey
Macon
Dan J Murphey
Brown House
Thetraw
Atlanta
Jolagon Brothers
Georgia Power seeks control of regional electric firms
The Georgia Power Company organized to take over Biowah Power of Canton and Georgia Electric Power of Gatneayilie received railroad commission approval to issue 1,550,000 dollars in capital stock and first mortgage bonds upon the acquired properties. Also noted were gubernatorial actions and business moves in Atlanta and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Power Company
Biowah Power Company
Canton
Georgia Electric Power Company
Gatneayilie
Railroad Commission
Water Rent Dispute Between City and Gould Building
City waterworks seeks 1400 for water used via alleged illegal tap at Gould office building on Decatur street. Owners insist tap was installed with city consent during a past water shortage to run the elevator. City Attorney Matson and attorney K V Carter are negotiating a settlement expected in days with a satisfactory adjustment for all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterworks Department
Gould
Decatur Street
Matson
K V Carter
Heavy Fine Imposed On Alleged Blind Tiger
Jim W Poole of East Atlanta son of a deceased police sergeant was arraigned before Acting Recorder I B Frerett on a charge of violating the traveling blind tiger ordinance. He was fined $800 and bound over to the state court under a $1000 bond. Maran coptoved by the detective to turn up blind tigers. Poole denied the whisky sale and characterized Var Io as an omprint scoundrel. Poole was represented by attorney Malen Hill. Frerett suspended forty days punishment, making it alternative. He will not certiorari the use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim W Poole
East Atlanta
I B Frerett
Enterdas
Wid
Poole
Marietta Street
Lla Pool
Adney Malen Hill
Ting Rearde Frerett
Bonaventures Quiet Lanes and Silent Oaks Poem
Liseth S Nahgele of New York pens a reflective poem on Bonaventure, where live oaks, moss and timeless arches cradle memory. The verse describes cathedrals of branches, ghosts, and mourners, ending with a note of hope and eternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liffe
New York
Farmers Union of Alabama to merge cotton warehouses
At the August session the Farmers Union of Alabama decided to merge all cotton warehouses under one big corporation. The plan calls for consolidating state warehouse control with Birmingham as the possible general headquarters and absorbing smaller warehouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Farmers' Union of Alabama
Able Corporation
City to buy paving brick for Washington avenue project
A contract for 50 400 paving brick to be used on Washington avenue by the city in the paving between Orange and College streets. The bid will be let within a few days. Regular paving brick will be used and work will be pushed to completion within a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Augustav
Yopotlal
Washington Avenue
Orange
iGolliege Streets
Narrow escape for councilman Hilburn after acid near miss
Frank A Hilburn councilman from the fret ward nearly drank a bottle of prussic acid at his Walker street home yesterday afternoon. His nephew seized the bottle and doctors later found no poison in his stomach. Hilburn improved rapidly, while his family denies any suicide intent and a misprint prompted the alarming report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A Hilburn
W Oa Arnold
Daniel Street
Grad Hospital
Hilman
Arnold
Wilburn
Dor Arnold
Hillburn
Will Ring School Bell No More for Children
Henry Maxey a faithful janitor at 92 Bastain Street died yesterday morning. He served ten years and was known for kindness to the children, often delaying bells so some could slip into school late. Neighbors recall his generosity and wish him peace as schools reopen after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
Capitol
W Boyer
Thomasville
Times Enterprise
Henry Maxey
Williams Street
Bastain Street
Henry
Weather Today Promises Fair Conditions Across Georgia Alabama
Forecast indicates fair weather across Georgia and Alabama with continued low temperatures. Minor confusion in OCR text suggests clear skies, mild winds, and no precipitation expected today.
Lonesome Atlanta Town Mood Cited In Whimsical Note
Fragmentary diary style item notes Atlanta mood as heat rain and delays, with playful complaints about visiting monkeys at Grant Park and missing Panama flag signals from Russell Hopkins. Mentions banana clables and peanut parties, ice cream festivals, and a quiet roaf garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arares
Atlanta
Russell Hopkins
Panama
Grant Park l
Hon G W Johnson Dies at Lithonia
Lithonia Ga Hon George W Johnson dies suddenly at home in Lithonia at about 79 year s of age He served DeKalb county in the Georgia legislature in past years He is survived by his wife two sons G M Johnson and Johnson and seven daughters Mrs A Ba Coffey two brothers JG Johnson of Lithonia and J Johnson of Atlanta Funeral services set for Sunday morning at the Baptist church in Lithonia Ga Central Leather Company in Trenton N J files for charter expansion to merge with United States Leather Company to facilitate consolidation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithonia
George W Johnson
DeKalb County
Georgia
Johnson
Leaved
G M Johnson
A. Ba Coffey
JG Johnson
J Johnson
Atlanta Ga
Ehurch
Lithonts
Central Leather Company
Trenton N J
New Jersey
Secretary of State
Cen
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Change
Thotaling
Aroadway
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Rey c H Donnelly
North Pale
Taft
Solid Earth
Ice Trust
Coal Trust
Hobson
Congress
Blaynt
Mir Harriman
Hangas
Abdul Hamid
Soi
Bailey
Houston Post
Houston
John W Gates
Pape
the Wrights
Bulville
Birtha
Satan
Don
Iife
Loancaln Journal
Steve Teulllons
Guillans
Billy
Alkali Frye
Rassel
Ings
Dams
Traint
Kennedy
Billbro
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Gossif
Garrison
A J McBride
Leutenant
Ight Artillery
Brown
Secretary of War
Fort McPherson
McBrids
National Guard
Raymond
Philip Cook
Bank of
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J J Witcher
G TJ Thomas
Tobe Donegan
J Batley
Sharpaburg
JR Herring
Newnan
Jim W. Poole
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Hilburn
Nephew
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