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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1907

Page

11

Williams to succeed Money as Mississippi senator

Washington December 14. John Sharp Williams retires from the house at term end and will succeed Hernando Money as senator from Mississippi. The Democrats grooming successors include W M Howard of Georgia Clayton of Alabama De Armond of Missouri Sterley of Kentucky Champ Clark of Missouri Burleson of Texas and Richmond Pearson Hobson. Representative Crumpacker proposes a federal crime for lynching three or more persons and death for lynching aliens. Judge Adamson argues against cheaper mileage books and supports equal rates, while pressing increases for rural free delivery carriers. Felton B Knight, Cedartown, reelected as special employee on the Democratic side, extends his long government service.

John Corrigan Washington John Sharp Williams House Hernando Money Mississippi W. M .Howard Georgie Clayton Alabama de Armond Missouri Sterley Kentucky Champ Clark Burleson Texas Richmond Pearson Hobson Congress Nnational United States Adamson W. ¢. Adamson Georgia Interstate Commerce Commission Post Office Department Felton J. Knight Felton B. Knight Cedartown Ae Ir Knight Congressional Lite

Early Morning Court Run for Solicitor Hill

The court scene opened with Judge Roan ordering figures in the McLean forgery trial to return at 6 30 AM. Solicitor Charles D Hill arrived in haste in disheveled state, trousers on but coat and tie awry, and proceeded to address the jury. The judge recalled a jailbird joke about a lawyer fleeing after bad advice, and the jury soon found McLean guilty of a misdemeanor. Bond was set at 1000 dollars for a new-trial motion by John McClellan, but the prosecutor remained unaffected as the case concluded swiftly after Hill’s dash.

Charles D. Hill H. A. McLean Roan Charley Hill Hill Court House Hilwan Mr. Hiu Hin Willems McLean John McClellan

Tribute Paid Women’s Clubs by University Speaker

Professor Charles Zueblin of the University of Chicago told the Minneapolis Women’s Club that no organization does more for civilization than the National Federation of Women’s Clubs. He traced women’s public life from ancient history to today, arguing man’s supremacy is fading and women may become and in some respects already are superior in mental strength and public influence.

Minneapolis Minn National Federation of Women's Clubs Charles Zueblin University of Chicago Minnesapolis Women’s Club Professor Zueblin

Death claims Bishop Coleman in Delaware

Right Rev Leighton Coleman bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Delaware died today at Bishopstead Wilmington after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia May 3 1837 and consecrated bishop in 1883. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon with services in his episcopal residence and church affiliations noted.

Wilmington Det Leighton Coleman Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Delaware Bishopstead Alex. I. Dupontee New York City Philadelphia John Coleman Episcopal Church Bishop Coleman St. James School Episcopal Academy The Theological Seminary of New York

Murder charge is made against Morgan E Boyleston in Davis case

In Washington DC Morgan E Boyleston, a Salley neighborhood resident, is charged by the coroner's jury with murdering Police Chief W H Davis. The verdict rests on Davis's deathbed statement. Boyleston has been arrested. Also note: Cuban quarantine ends today as advised by Dr Joseph Y Porter.

Hilling Columbia D. C Morgan E. Boyleston Salley W. H. Davis Davis Boylestop Boyleston Jacksonville Fla Joseph Y. Porter United States Marine Hospital Service Cuba

Miller joins Rhodes Haverty Furniture Co in new post

Andrew J. Miller long time Chamberlin Johnson DuBose furniture man has left that firm and accepted a position with Rhodes Haverty Furniture Co He invites friends and the public to visit the new location and his service there

Andrew J. Miller Chamberlin-Johnson,Dubose Co Rhodes Haverty Andrew 5. Miller Chamberlin-Johnson- DuBose Co Rhodes-Haverty Furniture O

Atlanta Carnegie Library Training School Wins Permanent Status

Miss Wallace, librarian, reports Carnegie Library training program in Atlanta has become permanent after three years. Twenty two graduates, ongoing June ceremonies, and expansion of Southern librarian employment noted. Carnegie’s renewed support praised. graduates now serve in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and institutions like the Library of Congress and University of Georgia.

Mise Wallace Atlanta Carnegie Library New York Lirary School Carnegie Carnegie Big Mies Wallace Attlanta Training School South Congress Yale College Allegheny Bessemer and Ensley Ale Columbus Agnes Scott Library Decatur Public Library Montgomery University of Georgia University of North Carolina Winthrop College Rock Hill 3. C Burman University South Carolina Carnegie Library of Atlanta Miss Wallace Carnegie Lbrary Wallace Tegerd Dranen

Prominent Georgia Farmer Ellis Brandon Drowns

Ellis Brandon, a well known Fowler’s ferry farmer on the Coosa river, fell from the steamboat Dixie near Yowlers Bent at about 4 30 Friday morning. Engineer J T Warlick halted the engine after cries from the upper deck, finding Brandon missing and later discovered his body on the water. The death is believed due to a heart disease, with no signs of violence.

Ellis Brandon Rome Fowler's Ferry Coosa River Yowlers Bent Dixie Brandon

License Cancelled for Provident Society by Alabama Commission

Alabama Commissioner cancels license of Provident Savings Society of New York due to impairment of capital after a poor department examination. action recorded December 14 in Montgomery Alabama indicating regulatory impairment concerns.

Alabama Commission Provident Society Montgomery Ala New York Alabama Provident Society of New York

Fioretta Whaley and the Heetoy Mystery

Fioretta Whaley features in a Nassau county case from New York dated December 19. The article hints at a missing girl tied to an inheritance dispute. Jerek Cane, rector of the Hampstead Episcopal church, is mentioned in connection with the faded details of the event.

Fioretta Whaley New York Nassau County Nee Hey Jerek Cane Geo Episcopal Hampstead

101 Year-Old Iowa Woman Praises Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey

Mary E. Curtis of Farley Iowa aged 101 credits Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey with easing back pains once thought kidney related. She reports improved heart action and full body strength enabling hopeful years ahead and urges publication to inspire others, both elderly and young, to use the product.

Mary E. Curtis Farley Duffy Matt Whiskey Mrs. Curtis MRS. Mary & Curtis Daffy Benegolmen Mary’ E. Curtis Farley, Iowa

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Promotes Health

An advertising claim extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure distillation of malted grain. It describes its use as a tonic stimulant suitable for overworked people, delicate women, and sickly children, and advises asking for the genuine product in sealed, branded bottles with the Old Chemist trademark. A $1.00 price and free medical booklet are noted.

Duffy Hills Duffy Malt Key Co Rochester

Girl Ignored The Poem And Wonson Of The Poet

Chicago December 14 Shel the humorist spoke with him for thirty minutes last night. Miss Jennie Lindholm, daughter of Mrs. R. Lindholm of Kenwood, won the heart of Benjamin King Jr. who is the son of Ren King. They will marry December 24. He said he would not mention the poem again.

Chicago Shel Mance Jennie Lindholm Benjamin King, Jr Gan King Miss Lindholm Miscouri

Doctor Lives 14 Days on Spineless Cactus Dinner

Los Angeles December 14 Dr. Leon Albert Landons hosted a dinner for fourteen physicians to test a cactus based diet. He ate largely cactus with celery soup omelette fried cactus and cactus fruit salad. He claimed weight gain and maintained strength. The menu included celery asparagus lettuce spinach and animal fat in butter.

Los Angeles Leon Albert Landons Dr. Landens

Georgia Industrial Home Appeals for Aid in Macon

J O Harris financial secretary appeals for funds to support the Georgia Industrial Home for Unfortunate Children in Macon. He notes 100 children need food and clothing, many from Atlanta, and requests readers to send $1 gifts to help provide Christmas relief.

Georgia Industrial Home For Macon J. O. Harris Finnanelal The Georgia Industeek Macan Epytals Atlanty Jim Bonner Ternally J. D. Harris

Orphans' Christmas Appeal for Donations at Georgia Home

An appeal from R D D Hawkins, general manager, seeks donations for the Georgia Baptist Orphans Home in Hapeville Ga. The note stresses 149 children and the Christmas season, urging mail calls or phone contact at East Point. The appeal urges generosity to bring joy to the orphans during the holidays.

Georgia Baptist Orephans’ Home Hapeville R D D. Hawkins Homester Constitution Hopeville East Point SA WeDe Georgia Baptist Orphans Home Hapeville, Ga

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