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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1909

Page

3

Riot Toll Grows After Troopers Fire on Strike Mob

Amid a citywide riot, State Trooper Smith was killed and several troopers wounded as mounted units opened fire on strikers. Six strikers were felled in the initial volley, with three reported fatally shot. Deputies and sheriff’s aides were attacked. a deputy sheriff was killed and trampled as crowd violence continued. The Ohio Valley hospital treated ten injured, including three fatally.

Smith Ohio Valley Theord Sl4&t Sherif Gumbert Ozone Unio Valley Hospital

Old Man Held on Assault Charge in Bartow County

Cartersville Ga August 22 William Golden white 02 years old was today placed in Bartow county jail charged with criminally assaulting Miss Annie Gentry a feeble minded young girl on July 22 Golden disappeared from his home near Taylorsville then was seen at the scene and later arrested by Sheriff Popham This case arouses great community anger as officials prepare to shield the prisoner from possible mob action The jail holds four men charged with rape the highest number in the county Ever held at once alongside Golden John and R J Worthington are held for assault on Miss Elrod near Taylorsville and Howard Stokley a young negro bound over for assault on a year old negro girl under revolting circumstances Authorities take precautions to prevent mob violence without trial

Cartersville Willam Golden White Bartow Annie Gantry Golden Taylors le Shortl Popham Bir Gentry Golden Bartow County Contalne Georgia John R J Worthington Miss Elrod Taylorsville Nagro Howard Stokley Paselen Chris Daniard Mwoo Tre Dover Coen Melu Aindrey Evers Tfe Jesus Ito

Bronson Howard Held On Woman’s Complaint In New York

Theodora Gerard, opera singer, sought to drop charges against playwright Bronson Howard who she accused of threatening her life and forcing her to give a ring. He remains in $1,000 bail on robbery and carrying concealed weapons. Examination set for Thursday. Gerard admitted affection and intent to marry. Market note follows.

New York Theodora Gerard George F Bronson-Howard Brannon- Howard Wilson Mizner Bronson-Howard Gerard

Troops Move North as Reyes Refugees in Mexico

Mexican Herald reports reinforcements near Gateana where General Bernard Reyes seeks refuge. Troops from San Luis Potosi head to Doctor Arrayo to counter alleged Reyes sympathizers. Customs guards doubled at border to curb arms airdrop fears amid Mexican political tensions.

Mexico City Mexican Herald Gateana Bernard Reyes San Luis Potosi Doctor Arrayo Reyes Tralne Acre Jute Castillo Monterey Tiesno

Alabama Solos Adjourn Tuesday in Special Session

Montgomery August 22 With 89 Senate bills and 5 house bills on calendars the Alabama legislature opens the final week of its special session Tomorrow adjournment is expected Tuesday night or Wednesday Governor Comer may send back the Fuller prohibition bill tomorrow with wording changes no major amendments anticipated The Anti Saloon League bills except the Fuller measure have cleared and are in force

Montgomery Ala Senate House Alabama Legisature Cemer

Walter Wellman’s Bold Flight Toward the North Pole

Explorer Walter Wellman, who aimed to reach the pole by air from Spitsbergen in balloons, led a prior expedition to 81 degrees latitude in 1904. His 1906 attempt faced long odds and harsh conditions, with 600 miles to the pole and 800 more to Barrow, after a 20 mile initial dash thwarted by winds.

Walter Wellman North Pole Spitsbergen America Anuree Jowries Zeppe Ilna Spitzbergen Barrow Wellman

Speedway to tighten rules after Indianapolis race tragedy

Indianapolis officials plan changes after last weeks deadly race at the new speedway. Proposals include limiting long distance driving to 100 miles, requiring driver physicals after rests, adding a mechanic and two assistants per car, and enforcing these measures at the track without National Automobile Organization approval. Fences to be moved back forty feet and a guard rail installed. Henry Tapking, injured yesterday, is expected to recover per his doctors.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolia Motor Speedway American Automobile Association The Speedway St Wa Inlanapolis National Automobile Organization Henry Tapking

France and Mexico clash over Clipperton Island in Pacific

Washington reports a dispute between France and Mexico over Clipperton Island amid Panama Canal completion hopes. Arbitration by Italy is proposed. French claims rest on discovery and formal possession. The island lies southwest of Acapulco in a dangerous lagoon. navigators warned to approach with caution.

Washington Clipperton Island Pacific Ocean Panama Canal France Mexico Acapulco

Bloody clash between white youths and rope-armed attackers

In Louisville on August 22 a violent clash between white youths and two bands of Black men left three white teenagers hospitalized. Victor von Borries and Lee Hell, both from Louisville, and Edward Prince of Winnington NC, son of an Atlantic Coast Line official, were injured. von Borries may not recover. One report notes razors used by the attackers and mentions Milton H. Smith, president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, offering aid.

Louisville Victor von Borries Lee Hell Edward Prince Winnington Atlantic Coast Line Prince von Borries Milton H. Smith progi+ dent Loufaville Neshville

Violent Stabbing After Racial confrontation on street

After a private car trip from Audubon Country Club heading to Louisville, a racial disturbance occurred on the rear platform as a group of negroes sang loudly. A fight erupted when insults were exchanged and youths were slashed. Prince and Von Bortles were operated on and may not recover. police arrested one black man.

Louiaville Audubon Country Club Seraw Iater Hogross Prince and von Bortles Ong Negro

Taft era weighs on Sherman act debate at cabinet meeting

The article notes discussions on restraint of trade under the Sherman act with Attorney General Wickersham leaving for New York and Secretary Meyer pursuing navy retrenchment investigations. It mentions possible army reductions and President Taft's schedule in Massachusetts including Yale club events and a Boston chamber banquet before his western trip.

Wickersham New York MacVeagh North Shore Dublin Secpratary Meyer Navy Department Congress Wll Massachusetts Yale Clubs Brookline Sonder Boston Chamber Commerce

Georgia Life Insurance expands into casualty field in Macon

Georgia Life Insurance Company of Macon announces entry into casualty insurance alongside life coverage. Secretary L A Shepherd and associates return from Atlanta and New York negotiations to offer accident, health, employers liability, fidelity bonds, plate glass and other lines. Company growth noted with leaders including W H Small and C B Lewis. Two teenagers detained by police after attempting to lodge at a Madison Avenue hotel unaccompanied.

Macon L A Shepherd Georgia Life Insurance Company Atlanta Shepherd New York Ufe Baltimore United States W. H. Small C.B Lewis John G. Walker J J. Cobb W. J. Massee LA Shepherd M. Y Manley J. C McAfee H. Wolfe J E Hall

Will Old Book Stand Sermon by Rex T Campbell DD

Rex T kk Campbell DD of Cambridge delivers a sermon at Baptist Tabernacle arguing the Bible’s divine truth via eyewitness testimony and personal experience. He defends Christ’s resurrection, outlines historical context, and urges readers to test the claim Jesus saves by faith.

Wil Rex T Kk Campbell DD Cambridge Mass the Baptist Tabernacle John Iy Christ Samaritana Babe Bethishem Nazareth Rome Palestine Jesus Lord Washington Cromwell

Inmates of Poor House Marry at Sandersville

In Sandersville on August 22 Miss Sarah Hartley aged four and E G Joiner aged 28, both inmates of Washington county poor house, wed before a crowd. Judge Juatha R M Brown hesitated then agreed to seal the marriage as the couple returned to their home at the poor house. The bride wore a thick veil to hide her wrinkles.

Sandersville Sarah Hartley E G Joiner Washington County Juatha R M Brown

Remembering How the Other Half Lives Series Opens

Rev Frank Siler of Wester Memorial Church led the first of four Sunday studies on social contrasts in Chicago. The event emphasized the church’s mission across classes and upcoming deaconess work. Also noted were a Fall Athenea encampment near College Park and the Baracas event, plus quarterly ladies’ goola meeting and council postponements due to five Mondays.

Frank Siler Wester Memorial Church Chicago Lee Grama Ser Wesley Memorial Church Fred Miles Steragoticon

Mortuary Notes From Local Deaths In Georgia

Obituary brief listing multiple local deaths including Robert C Duncan infant in Hapeville, Mrs Mary McElhenny of 59 Lake Avenue, and Mrs T W Irwin of Lewisville with surviving family details and funeral arrangements. Interment locations include Sylvester and Hapeville Cemetery, Rome Ga, and noting a 4 month old death at Hapeville residence yesterday morning.

Robert C. Duncan Robert C Duncan H ¢ Duncan Hapeville Mary McElhenny Pete J T McElhenny Lake Avenue Rome

K K K Flour in the Kitchen Phrase Emerges

A fragment mentions K K K Flour, with unclear surrounding text. It hints at a kitchen phrase or slogan but lacks complete context, making specifics difficult to confirm.

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