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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1909

Page

4

Roosevelt Half Rations On Safari In Waterless Country

Theodore Roosevelt and party trek toward Saigi-Sal with Captain Attenborough, facing water shortages and dwindling supplies. Scientists and roving explorers bag mammals and hippo while planning further safaris from Naivasha and Nairobi, aided by donkeys and hundreds of porters.

Nalvasha Theodore Foeservelt Saigi-Sai Botik Attenborough R. N Seigi-Sal Saigi-Sal Tarleton Mr Roosevelt Kermit Hippo H.W. Attenborough Cuninghame Roosevelt Attenboroughs Dun Inghame Might Itone Nairobi Arrrange Safari Kenia Nydri Rome Kerala

Taft Diaz Meeting Programme Outlined

Secretary of State Mariscal released the plan for Taft and Diaz's meeting at the border. Diaz will arrive at Caldad Juarez October 13 at 10 40 AM and Taft's train from the west will reach El Paso about 11. Diaz will cross the Rio Grande to meet Taft no speeches will be made banquet exchanges will occur Taft will ride Diaz's train into Mexico another banquet at Ciudad Juarez Taft departs about 8 30 PM Diaz proceeds to Chihuahua Governor Creat will host attendees at the city store. Weaver Wright. Tate Ga. August 23 Special Miss Leona Weaver and Mr Waller Wright were married today. Rev James Wyatt officiated.

Mexico City Mariscal Taft Diaz Caldad Juarez el Paso Rio Grande Mexico Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua Creat

War on Bucketshops Crusade Organized by Farmers of the South

R H McCulloch of Beebe Arkansas announced at the Arkansas Farmers Union executive committee that the national meeting in Birmingham will focus on organizing a nationwide crusade against bucketshops. He urged congress to combat bucketshop traffic and cited success in removing such practices in Arkansas and other states, noting uncertainty over cotton pricing plans.

South Little Rock Ark Farmers Union Birmingham R. H. McCulloch Beebe Arkansas Farmers’ Union McCulloch Congress United States

Justice Gaynor First Man Named For New York Mayor

Justice William J. Gaynor, a New York supreme court figure, was named by Brooklyn independent groups as a mayoral candidate. He is a known city figure who recently backed George B. Duffy removing a rogue gallery photo, and he has been discussed for the Democratic nomination while abroad.

New York City William J. Gaynor Supreme Court New York State Gaynor George .B. Duffy Rogues Péirce Bingham McClellan Independent Taxpayers’ and Trade Organizations Brooklyn Feaa Euerope

Flying machines and pilots gather at Rheims aviation week

At Rheims France during aviation week from Sunday to August 28 entrants include monoplane biplane and triplane aircraft balloons and other air navigation devices. International figures attend with notable names such as Louis Blériot Hubert Latham Glenn Curtiss Farman and Sommer among others competing for national fame prizes.

Rhelma France Wrights Zenvelin Rheims Louis Blerlot English Channel Hubert Latham Glenn H. Curtiss Sommer Farman Trevavasseur Tissandler Lambert Lefevre Bollea

Two fatalities and a injury from Knoxville train incident

At Knoxville Tennessee on a late afternoon a 68 year old Mrs M A McFaul and her granddaughter Miss Williama were struck by a Southern Railway passenger train while crossing the double track. They stepped from a freight to the other track and were hit. The grandmother died and the granddaughter was seriously injured.

Knoxville Tenn M. A. McFaul Williama Southern Railway

Steamer Collision Beaches Senator at Middle Ground

The 410 foot freighter Senator from Detroit was beached on the Middle Ground at the upper river near Detour after colliding with the Cleveland built Norman B Ream. No one injured. The Senator gash in starboard side and water entered the hold. Ream's stem twisted and anchors carried away but still seaworthy. Both vessels were outbound with ore cargoes.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Senator Detroit St. Mary's River Norman B. Ream Cleveland Ream Selaworthy Vetsela

Hart County Works For Good Roads In Hartwell

August 22 Hartwell Ga Special says the good roads issue remains under discussion as Commissioner White of Hart county drives a highway plan for all public roads. Travelers A J Todd R R King of Anderson S C with George W Duncan and G D B Wadley of Macon passed through Hartwell by machine, completing the Anderson to Hartwell trip in one day including Savannah river ferry crossing.

Hartwell Commissioner White Hart County A. J. Todd R. R. King Anderson S. C George W. Duncan G. DB. Wadley Macon Savannah River

Dog Caused Tragedy in Prescott Killing Incident

Prescott Arkansas August 22 Oliver Winfield shot and killed Hezekiah West during a dispute over a dog. Winfield surrendered after the killing. West’s relatives were absent and the body lay in the street for hours. The dog involvement is noted with unspecified details.

Prescott Ark Oliver Winfield Hezekiah West Birne Winfield West Wests Bt Rad

Second Victim Dying From Feud Fight in North Carolina

In Charlotte August 22, reports say Charles Cox, gravely wounded, may become the second casualty after a Hunttaraville feud fight left one dead and five wounded. Ed Cox is jailed for shooting Reeace Hucks. coroner’s jury implicates him. Charles Cox and other principals expected to recover. feud tensions persist amid funeral at Homestead seven miles from Charlotte.

Charlotte N. C Charles Cox Ed Cox Reeae Hucks Huntaraville Charlea Cox Reece Hucks Wallace Jas Mecklenburg Charles “Cox Hucks Batte Gilreath Davis Reese ‘Hucks Chiarjistecestead

Prosperity Era Hits Georgia Optimism Across State

A Savannah style dispatch notes optimism among business men and farmers statewide as crops are strong and prices fair. From Berrien to Walker and Douglas counties, crops like corn and cotton show promise, mills face cautious recovery, and merchants anticipate a robust fall and winter trade.

Georgia Lafayette Walker County

Robbers Inva de Jewelry Store in London

A bold robbery at Manpin and Webbeliversmiths jewelers in Cheapside ends with six of ten bandits captured after a watchman named Smith is beaten and knocked unconscious. Jewelry worth about 55,900 dollars is found nearby, and two suspects are reported as captured or later identified.

London Smith Jimm Leo

Gasoline launch explosion claims life at Massey Springs

Deputy circuit court clerk AUGU Redford Turpin of Warren county died from burns suffered when a gasoline launch exploded at Massey Springs on Green river. He and two companions were by a boat house early today drawing gasoline. Turpin was at a tank when the blast occurred and was severely burned before dying at 6 PM after companions rushed him to safety.

Kewling Green Augu Redford Turpin Warren County Massey Springs Green River Turpin

Boy Bitten by Rattler in Hartwell

Join Herndon, the young son of Mr and Mrs T O Herndon of Hartwell, was bitten by a rattlesnake Thursday afternoon. The snake measured about three feet with several rattles. The boy is resting easy and will be out in a few days.

Hartwell Herndon T. O. Herndon

Average Crops in Pike and Zebulon Ga Report

In Pike and Zebulon Georgia crops meet regional averages with sea island cotton above average and upland cotton fair. Corn nearly made and cattle in excellent condition with hogs ample for next year. Excessive spring and summer rains hindered thinning and cleaning cotton, but overall yields look fair and labor remains high.

Sea Island Zebulon

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