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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1909

Page

3

Work of the Women Lau ded by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt lauded the efforts of women in education during a surprise visit to the Academy of the Holy Cross in Washington. He praised girls preparing to be tomorrow’s leaders, spoke to the students, and was greeted with verse and musical performances before sharing handshakes with the attendees.

Washington Roosevelt Academy of the Holy Cross Bia Dutier Kong Cough Angelica Academy Jillian Hhs Montgomery Ala

Jones Custodian Baxter Jones Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in Macon

Baxter Jones of Macon Georgia filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition today. The assets listed include 3830 in actual stock and 5700 in notes and accounts, with total liabilities of 9814. Edwards, a merchant in Eastman, Georgia, operated a large stock and extensive business. Jones was appointed custodian for the case.

Baxter Jones Macon Edwards Eastmen Ter Jones Spee

Lewis Wins UMWA Victory Over Opponents in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers of America convention shifted to Lewis management, defeating John Walker of Hinds and Thomas Lowh in the race for national presidency. Welker declines contest, predicts Lewis a 14,000 vote majority. Leaders urge swift business and announce possible reports on the vote, with further elections for national vice president and secretary-treasurer to be decided on the floor.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America Lewis John Walker Hinds Thomas Th Lewie Riereet-Dutier Davcemier

Senate advances local bills as Brownsville case delayed

In Washington on February 1 the Senate passed numerous local measures, with most measures of minor importance. Senator Foraker sought to bring in Aldrich's court of inquiry on the Brownsville affair, but McLaurin spoke on Stawneville tomorrow, and action was delayed. The chamber also fixed February 12 as Lincoln's centenary holiday observance, then adjourned at 4 46 p.m.

Brownsville Washington Nession Senate Foraker Aldrich Ala McLaurin Stawneville Foraber Denis Hill Abraham Lincoln Emnats

Bankruptcy petitions filed in Mecon court

Mecon Ge February 1 court saw I Balhline and his wife file voluntary bankruptcy petitions. The Chey ywers milliners case was referred.

Mecon I. Balhline Chey Ywers Thea Cane

Colville Seeks U S District Attorney Post

Fulton Colville, a longtime Atlanta attorney with Taft Club ties, announces candidacy for United States district attorney to succeed Carter Tate. He will begin active canvassing after Taft’s inauguration on March 4 and is respected among peers and friends who expect him to win the appointment.

Fulton Colville Attor‘ney United States Carter Tate Colville Taft Taft Club Pattons County Atlanta Eey They Boelers Tat Deiwi

No Rehearing Denied in Gas Suit by Supreme Court

Washington February 1 the supreme court denied the application of Consolidated Gas Company of New York for rehearing. The case involved the validity of the one cent policy and was decided against the company in favor of the man. The decision leaves Judge Peckham's ruling standing and end to further review by the court.

Washington United Stats Today Conmcntated Gas Company New York Ccoa Tudge Peckbarn

Billen Sent to Joliet Penitentiary for Murder

Billen, after multiple death sentences commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Denson Billyk, was moved to Joliet penitentiary to serve a life term for Macy Yreat’s murder. Officials expressed confidence the sentence would be served.

Chicago Hennan Bilex Joliet Macy Billen Denson Billyk Bis Perdi

War clouds vanish in southeast Europe

Southeast Europe media report a Turkish Bulgarian deadlock over indemnities easing after Hueela's plan. It proposes 1.6 million yearly payments to Russia for a century, with Bulgaria ultimately bearing 16.4 million in installments. Russia would collect the Bulgarian share. Assurances reach the Turkish government and Bulgarian assent is noted.

Europe St _Ketereburg Turkey Bulgaria Hueela Furleigh Russia Bulgeris Hae

No Autos for Army Policy Change

Washington February 2. Under secretary of war review concludes motor vehicles owned by the War Department are unnecessary at wartime expense. Automobiles will be eliminated except where shown as essential. Congress also contemplates a census appointment of about 3 000 people and reformers press for a careful reassessment of pension and service provisions.

Washington Secretary of War War Department Werninecon Sworsery Congrem Perwone Shell Govvice Bare Ummm

New Rural Routes Ordered for Georgia in 1920s Letter

Washington February 1 Special Rural tree delivery routes were ordered in Georgia. Routes serve numerous counties and towns with hundreds of families assigned per route. Carriers appointed include Danville Groveland Jefferson Gwinnaboro and others with multiple sub or substitute carriers.

Georgia Washington Hexden Auburn Gwinnett Famillies Ayersville Stephens County Bronwood Terrelli County Devereaux Mancooky Ponte 3 Don Jaldsonville Decatur County Poury Eiington Warranilies Suawer Terran County Cute Thomaston Upsas County Danville George F. Johnston Carrier Jormeten Groveland T. Lene Carrier Alfred Moody Robbie W. Lee Partier Jim M Lee Jefferson Roste Y Arthur H MuRessorter W J. McRee Gwainaboro James A. Laying Carrier BTL Scruggs Aub

Fragmentary notice hints at Sherman House fire plans

Readable fragments describe a Sherman House fire incident and related plans. Mentions a delegation of citizens, a 8 000 000 structure, and a person named Sherman with Rothery in connection to the event. Details are incomplete and implicit.

Forger Caught in Nashville Town Seeks Escapes

A fragmented report notes a suspected forger linked to multiple locations including Nashville Town Bristol and Mtatarville. Police say Fon Sargee is sought on various warrants with alleged falsifications spanning several jurisdictions.

Nashville Bristol Fennbert Fon Sargee Sn Marth Greg Eye Tetas Mtatarville

Will Ask the County to Pave Two Streets

The general council ordered the aldermen and councilmen from the second and third wards to petition Fulton County to pave Washington Street from the current asphalt end to the city line and Ormond Street to Grant Park with concrete pavement. A committee of the two wards was appointed to present the resolution to the county commissioners and seek their cooperation for street improvements.

Washington and Ormond Maral Pocomtesiouere of Yomie Fulton County Washington Street Alty Amite Ormond Street Grant Park Stree Luna Hersby

Contest Over Mree Will Left Brothers Ten Dollars Each

In Valiosta Georgia a probate suit over the will of the late Mvitee gains attention. Frank and Young McRee, the two younger brothers, receive ten dollars apiece under the contested settlement. The housekeeper and her son inherit about 83000 of the estate, while the remaining 100000 goes to siblings at the time of the decedent’s death. The brothers had no children, leaving their share canceled. The hearing is set for the adjourned term of the superior court in February.

Valiosta I Mvitee Frank Tentator

American Warships In Port Of Gibraltar

Gibraltan February 2 Bar one Bown this morning the Port of Gibraltad seemed to be the poena of a naval oine. The Connecticcut saluted tim port en a ble Gag of sea Admiral Sir James Gootrich, the commander of all de na val extimetes at Gloraltar with cwwaty 604 gun, and when these had beances turned gun for gun from rebors bat tery and the British battleship Dive marks, other galateuw were fred to and answered by the Russan, French and Ditch warships in port. The Rhode Island and the New Jersey came into port at Docikok this morning and were followed an hour just by the forth division, the Wisconsin, TaK, Keanacse and Kentucky which anchors at outside the breakwater the shied di wision, conaiating of the Loulafans, Mle sourt Olio and Viginis, brought up the rear and presented a beautiful pice sure as they steamed in.

Gibraltan Gibraltad Tim Port James Gootrich All de Naval Extimetes Gloraltar Beances Rebors Divemarks

Bond in Nashville Extradition Fight In Bank Fraud Case

A bond was posted in Nashville for a man formerly a noted product dealer, Mr Beanville, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses from the First National Bank. He resisted extradition after fleeing to Hamilton, then returned, and was released after a brief court appearance.

Nashville Aond Beanville First National Bank Tim Hamilton Han Thin Tt M'elaxony

Campbell Superior Court convened with visiting war members

Campbell Superior Court convened today with Judge S Roun presiding. Visiting members included J O Newel, J P Gow, J J Barge, and J P Timpson, among others.

Campbell Superior Court Fairburn Campbell ‘Superior Court Judes S Roun Gid Holdernees Newel P Gowlighly J J Barge J P Timpson

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