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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1907
Page
13
Senate finance chair Senator Aldrich met with Republican leaders to discuss country’s financial outlook and possible bank privilege expansions. Allison and Hale attended a confidential consultation while Republicans weigh methods and timing, facing Democratic resistance to enlarging national bank circulation and privileges.
A severe fire at the Fremont mine traps Pleven district workers below the 1,100-foot level. Rescue teams abandon hope of saving the miners, who were working beneath that level when the blaze began.
Grant Park Baptist Church withdraws Sunday services due to illness risk after several day school children contracted a disease. A fumigation process will be carried out and regular meetings will resume after completion.
New York November 30 An upcoming Senate measure by Senator Thomas Platt would create a national clearing house system with one unit per state. It would empower the clearing house to supply currency to its members and maintain a reserve matching that of national banks. The plan mirrors earlier proposals rejected in 1896 and 1900. In related news, thirteen theater managers face grand jury action on labor Sunday violations, while a ministers association meeting is planned at Wesley Memorial church with clerical attendance urged.
A recent Salvation Army report by Major J M Berriman details ten months of evangelistic efforts, the Working Men’s Home self-sustaining operations, and extensive relief work. It inventories hall meetings, visitation hours, war cry distributions, lodgings, employment aid, meals, clothing, medical care, furniture, transportation, and funds.
Mrs Margaret A Wheat died yesterday afternoon after a four week illness at a private sanitarium. She was mother to Frank C Wheat, secretary and treasurer of the Carter Gillespie Company, and John B Wheat, cashier of the Trust Company of Georgia. She leaves two brothers, William Carroll of Richmond and John Carrel of Covington La. The body was moved to 86 Han Street home. Funeral services Monday at 9:30 AM at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment in Westview Cemetery. Pallbearers to meet at 8:30 AM at Greenberg Bona Bloomfield undertaking, named as John M Maon, Charles M Coyne, Philip Keeney, Thomas Elgatinga, Edwin Kenny, and P Murphy.
Mrs Hagenow aged almost sixty found guilty of murder in Judge Chetlaine s court for causing death of Mr Annia Horaviteh by an illegal operation. She had previously been convicted of manslaughter and paroled from an indeterminate sentence. The verdict followed closing arguments claiming she caused a thousand deaths over 37 years of medical practice. The trial coincided with the case of Lalla Maddison, sister of Efra Annie M Bradie, whose dying statement aided a Utah senator s murder conviction.
Judge Kents reports on the National Tax Association gathering with representatives from 33 states and three Canadian provinces. The convention, chaired by Governor Guild, discussed uniform border-state tax laws, and named a five member committee including Judge Ernest C Kontz to draft constitutions and by laws.
The Millen Methodist church held a meeting to protest Rev Sofon W Bryan's trial verdict by the South Georgia conference. A telegram denouncing the ruling was sent to the conference, stating the church cannot support the minister and that the church is torn by the decision. The board signed the protest.
Mrs Louisa M Taft mother of Secretary Taft is gravely ill and unconscious most of the time. Doctor C A Church says she may live a few days longer but her condition is hopeless. She was in Providence, RI, for a National Municipal League meeting where he was reelected to the executive committee. The note links tax reform and municipal leagues to public sentiment driving reform.
In Fulton county, a grand jury will probe charges against John R Mock formerly of Seachsard Air Line Railway. Mock is jailed in $3500 bail after a commitment trial for embezzlement, with auditor pegging losses between 6900 and 7000 dollars. Additional cases include H A McLean forging an option on Peachtree property and a central railroad divorce appeal. The criminal city court opens Monday with about 38 trials planned, total up to 50 cases for the week, many of minor nature.
A welcome service for Rev William B Young from Athens Ga is set at 8 oclock tonight at Decatur Baptist Church. A program features a gang service by R H Buchanan and remarks from local clergy and officials. Dr Young will preach his first sermon at 11 oclock this morning and the public is invited.
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