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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1907
Page
11
A local shop promotes a broad stock of gifts for men and boys with a rush of shoppers expected in the next two days. An expanded staff of courteous salespeople is ready to assist as popular gift items are displayed for easy choosing.
A catalog of gift items includes Dress Gloves and Automobile Gloves in mochas and kid leather, driving gauntlet gloves, fine holiday suspenders, men's umbrellas, handbags in various leathers, suitcases, and novelty gift boxes priced from 60 cents to 27 dollars.
Fifteen members of the Illinois Milk Dealers Association face indictments for conspiracy to injure public trade. The Grand Jury found evidence of a price-raising scheme tied to the milk price advance, naming executives from Borden Condensed Milk, Bow man-Rye, Kee & Chappell, Ira J. Mix, and other local dairies. Witnesses testified the association met before the rise, though members deny discussing prices.
Houston December 21 James B Hill prominent Pennsylvania Railroad freight agent based near Pittsburg is seriously ill with a complete left side paralysis from a stroke Mrs Hin ia and a son have been telegraphed to join him in Houston with plans to move him to Pittsburg when possible Hill a 68 year old veteran of railway service since 1860 began in the Atlantic and Great Western engineering department in New York state
In Georgetown Kentucky December 21 a small court room crowd saw the Caleb Powers trial resume Judge Morrta announced the proceedings would continue through the holidays for the jury to finish the case Stuart B Stone a former governor Taylor stenographer testified he told Taylor of the shooting and saw Youtsey with a pistol shortly after The defense called two witnesses including Police Judge J N Hubbard who said Youtsey claimed Goebel could be killed with a weapon and a plan to fire from the executive building Nelson former Youtsey counsel testified Youtsey said he had nothing to do with the crime and did not know anyone connected with it His jail statement followed arrest and Nelsons testimony shocked the court and damaged Youtseys credibility
Rome, December 21. Great crowds flocked to the dispensary as prohibition times pushed demand high. The crush was severe, two hundred outside remained after closing, people surged the door breaking glass. Receipts exceeded three thousand dollars, among the largest in the dispensary’s history.
Athens December 21 The Georgia 800 08 Club formed among University of Georgia students aims to recruit 800 young men from across the state for the next session. County clubs will stay connected, feed university news to county youths, and aid outreach with literature. Officers are Hugh S. Wallace president D J Rogers vice president L F Elrod secretary and P E Palmer treasurer.
Thomas Worth, brother of Helen Worth, arrived in Rochester to exhume a body believed buried at Mount Hope, aiming to confirm if it is his sister. If confirmed, he plans to move the remains to Chicago for reburial. Mary Burke of New Orleans insists her daughter Jessie Burke is alive. An actor previously claimed the body was Helen Worth, not Jessie Burke.
President Roosevelt hosts a farewell reception for Central American peace conference delegates at the White House in Washington DC. Delegates are introduced by Secretary Root, with the president greeting each personally and offering cordial goodbyes.
Mrs Etsie Barrett sues Conrad Lee Barrett in a divorce case claiming abuse and unpaid support. Judge Pendleton orders temporary alimony of zero monthly, a $25 attorney fee, and $2.50 monthly thereafter, while noting the couple wed August 16 and lived together briefly. Directors of the chamber of commerce announce an annual meeting December 31 with lunch in the market room and installation of new officers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice McLellan Birney, founder and long time president of the National Congress of Mothers, will be held Monday at All Saints Episcopal Church Chevy Chase. Survived by daughters Katherine Lilian and Mrs Harold Walker and son-in-law. Birney died yesterday after months of illness at Chevy Chase home.
Rome Ga December 21 There will be no lackey club in Rome after January 1 The His Club will close their buffet on December 31 and will reconsider developments later Decided yet whether drivers will be kept by implementers of the old decker club law The prohibition law does nothing and no action will be taken until questions governing these matters are determined
Three Mexican revolutionists Ricardo Flores Magon Anxencio Villareal Labrada Rivera were held by U S Commissioner Van Dyke to answer in the territorial court at Tombstone Arizona on charges of instigating a military movement against Mexico in violation of U S neutrality laws. Each was held in 5000 bail and not jailed while they resist removal to Arizona. they fear a plot to move border forces into Mexico and shoot them for alleged offenses. Allied Negro For Taaut to Wife.
Washington December 21. Gaines of New York condemned the move to adjourn for Christmas holidays and urged staying to press the people’s case. Payne laughed, then joined in the outcry against supposed impositions on plain citizens as the House postponed until January 6 after twenty minutes in session.
The W D Luckie lodge No 89 F and M held its annual communication at Gordon and Lee streets. Reports were read and past masters jewels awarded to T Hanbury and J E Martin. The new year officers include RM Abernathy as worshipful master and several wardens deacons stewards and chaplain with installation conducted by Worshipful Master T H Jeffries.
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