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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
4
Admiral Evans defends the U S Navy amid critics praising its ships gunners and readiness. He asserts American vessels are superior to England's Dreadnoughts and urges readers to start with this remarkable series of articles.
A bustling table of contents showcases Clara Eugenie and Lincoln death sketches, plus twenty unusual features. Read about Roosevelt in East Africa by Fritz Duquesne, tariff debates by Charles Edward Russell, Reders by Eugene Poyle Jr., and Conrad, Vorse, Webster and others.
Dr. P A Baker spoke at the southern prohibition league conference in Birmingham detailing the Anti-Saloon League efforts to shield liquor laws from nullification under interstate commerce. He said Congress will consider measures in the penal code revision and noted a new printing house in Columbus Ohio to publish League papers.
An advertisement touts pure flour described as sweet and wholesome. It urges consumers to request KKE flour for baking needs. The copy emphasizes quality and traditional baking appeal to home cooks.
A Washington hearing before the House committee on alcoholic traffic featured Theodore Batro supporting national control and a liquor referendum being unnecessary. Adelph Timm of the National German American Alliance opposed the plan while Senates and Representatives committee members weighed federal liquor legislation. Sutro praised temperate beer makers as a force for moderation.
Fredericus Doss, a U S Navy deserter from Tacoma, arrested here after deserting in 1907 to marry Lynette Norio. He reportedly returned to life in Nashville and then surrendered in Norfolk Navy Yard. Also reported: Hacey Pope, a 29 year old Brooklyn saloonkeeper, shot himself in a Brooklyn hotel and died.
A statehood bill is favored to admit Artgone and New Blextso under a special rule. The measure, discussed in Washington on February 3, is expected to advance, with supporters citing regional representation and economic benefits.
Polly of the Circus opens at the Grand with Hulth Taliaferro in the title role supported by a strong cast and stunning circus behind the scenes scenes, drawing a large audience and four curtain calls. The Clansman by Thomas Dixon returns to the Grand, telling the simple tale of Polly, her fall, and choosing love over church amid a village setting with Mother Jim and Uncle Toby. The Hippodrome showcase features Polly’s triumphant circus spectacle alongside lively vaudeville and musical acts from the Bijou and Lyric stages drawing broad approval.
Falls district court today granted a restraining order preventing the cent passenger rate law from going into effect pending a hearing. The order, issued at the request of several railroad interest groups, frames the case for a temporary injunction.
Obituaries and funeral notices list deaths across several days including John Lynes 36 at 340 Ham Street with funeral at his residence followed by interment at Westview Cemetery. Other notices include Mrs. Pickle Dickie 89 with services at Mrs Callaway’s residence and Greenwood Cemetery, J D Marshall 61 with funeral in Decatur, Ga, and Mrs. Gilbert Tennant of Marietta reported as a prominent physician’s wife.
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