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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1909

Page

5

Ward Lines Proposed by City Engineer In Annexation Debate

City engineer proposes ward boundaries with corridors along Central, Western and Southern rail lines. Boundary details include First Ward along Bimpann and Hunter streets toward Greensferry Avenue, with Ninth Ward gains and Oak land City annexation tied to a water basin promise in 1912. Councilman Johnston vows to oppose annexation, pending legislative charter changes before any vote.

First Ward Gentral Railroad Wastern and Atlantic Railroad Bimpann Street Loulavillé and Nashville Railroad Hunter Street Hunter Strest Ashby Street Greensferry Lee Streeet Hammond Street Park Streat Centra Tudirosd Second Werd Pryot Strest Hill Street The Georgia Railroad Belt Ling Railroad Third Ward Beittine Railroad Georgia, Railroad Fourth Ward Fort Street Tenth Stree Southern Railway Fifth Want Simpson Street Western and Atlantic Railroad Syeous State Street Hemphill Avenue Zumpton Street Sixth Ward North Avenue Georgis Railroad Western Atlantic Seventh Ward Pre‘nt Battle Hie Alvintic Eighth Ward Evenus Tenth Street Southern Railroad Toman Park Ninth Ward Tenth Ward Pryor Street Whitehall Central Railroad Forsyth Oakland City Bonnie Bran Oakana City Oaklang City Johnston Miet Bhatter West West

New York Metal Exchange Has No Existence

A February report from New York states a governor appointed committee found no real NY Metal Exchange. Investigators questioned Philander R depictions and Horace Scheinman noted the inquiry found no trading entity. The committee claimed the exchange is non existent and questioned the need for further action.

N. Y New York Rughear Exil 5 Philander R. Depitings Horace Wie Scheinman Jennings

Torpedo Boats Sail Nortale February Report

Torpedo boats Porter Birbrick and Stockton, supported by Worden, prepare to sail tomorrow from Nortale as part of a naval operation near Chaclan e the 08 home station, with fineshin noted.

Nortale Huaas Birbbrick Stockton RMI Allires Chaclane

Digestive Aid Adclaims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

An old style advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a solution to indigestion and sour stomach. It claims natural digestive juices are improved by the tablets and that they support digestion, blood quality, and overall health. The plea invites readers to visit a druggist and send name and address for samples.

Stuart

Multiple Obituaries Outline Local Mortality Notices

Several brief death notices and funeral intimation items appear, naming George William Rubereon a 29 year old conductor for the Georgia Hallway and Electric Company. Mary Elisabeth Foster, 45, wife of Os Foster, and others including Mrs. C. Biehan 24. Ware, Addison White, Mary Wright, Mattie Kate Denton, Lila Tomlin and White L. Woodson. The notices list survivors, residences, and planned funeral arrangements across Atlanta, Decatur, Columbus, and Macon with interment details and service times.

George William Rubereon Dente Diez Parent Pire A! Roberson Ste East Brotherhood of Hallway ‘Trammen Decatur Gat Mary Elisabeth Foster Mery Elizabeth Foster Wi ‘Os Foster Iisees Erne Neil Eva Rosalind Fonter Wille Foster Slete Thomas McSolliater Columbus William T

Gaheries dispute reaches agreement for Hague arbitration

Washington February 4 Ambassador Bryce and New Foundland authorities reached an agreement on the Gaheries controversy to be submitted to The Hague for arbitration. Some concessions were offered by the government as preparations proceed.

Washington Alsa Bryce Foundland Gaheries Hague Somme Soloital Seanica

Lively Race for Police Board In Fifth Ward Contest

A heated race emerges to fill the fifth ward police commissioner seat after Captain Jas W English and Captain Jeroes W Fneguish depart. Council ballots will choose two commissioners in March, with candidates Mason Johnson and Steve Glass seen as front runners. Glass says he may run after initial requests from council members, while Johnson is tied to the alleged Mason faction, promising a spirited campaign ahead of the election.

Jas. W. English Jeroes W General Council Ebagileh Citin Hn J. Woodside Woodside C&nute George & Johnson Steve Glass Camsnon Johhaon Jehhasithe Hia Beckera Johneon Johnson Mason Tar Ton S Gless Engiteh Glass

State Clerks in Session in Norfolk Virginia

The state Clerks' Association of the railways of Virginia and North Carolina is in session in Norfolk. The program includes a feature about an oyster roost in Gage Trenry as guests of the Norfolk and Southern Railway.

Tate Norfolk State Clerks’ Association of the Railways of Virginia North Carolina Gage Trenry Norfalc and Souther

Bryan Czarish Methods Rapped At Tampa Banquet

Bryan spoke at a mid winter fair banquet in Tampa Bay hotel with 500 attendees. He warned the South against centrali zation and urged Democrats to mobilize for future victory in 1912. He assailed Taft’s Republicans as absolutist, praised labor leaders, and endorsed a growing Democratic sentiment in the South.

Tampa Kia Bryan Lower Tampa, Bay Wersone Bryan Apckewright Tilary A. Herbert Navy Cleveland Albert W. Gollchrist Nameena B Mc Bryan Ure Euptene Court Columbia Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Frank B. Morrison Taft Republian Bryan Cedd South United States Sczari Eurely Ott Hryan Hin Marty Drond Amie

Local option bill defeated in Minnesota House

In St Paul Minnesota on February 4 the Anti loan League county option bill was defeated in the House of Representatives. A minority report favored the bill but the final vote stood 44 for and 78 against. The measure was then indefinitely postponed.

St. Pauli Minn House of Repre Mtstives

Denounces prize essay on Lee as misrepresented

Louisiana division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy protests a $100 prize essay on Robert E. Lee awarded to Christine Boyson of Columbia University. The winning work, titled Robert E. Lee A Present Day Entimate, is challenged for inaccuracies and reflections on the South. Judges include K. A. Alderman and Alphonso Stith. investigation committee named.

Baton Rouge Louisiana United Daughters of the Confederacy Hhe Daughters Robert E Les Christine Boyson Columbia University Ansey Oan Robert E. Les Toulslapa Brea Boynow Minnesota K. A. Alderman Uhlvarsity Virginia Alphonso Stith Louisiana State Universty Finley New York University National Association Mise Maitie McGrath the Daughters of the Confederacy Mire J. 3. Allison Benton,La Mra. D. A. &. Vought New Orleans Mya T. B. Put Nepoleonvilte, la

New Quartermaster Manages Dept of the Gulf in Atlanta

Major Geores G. Ralley United States Army arrives in Atlanta to assume duties as chief quartermaster of the Gulf department succeeding Lieutenant Colonel S. D. Jones who retires February 6. Ralley will remain in Atlanta for several weeks before touring the continent. Major Bailey will assume his duties the following day.

Geores G. Ralley United States Army Quartermaster Generals Department Washington Atlanta Department of the Gulf 5. D. Jones Jones Aimasif Army Sajor Bailey Baturdar

Langley Bill Plea Drives Congress Action

At the Anti-Saloon League workers conference in Birmingham on February 4 delegates urged Congress to pass the Langley interstate shipment bill. They protested a congressional commission to study the Mqnor traffic, arguing it would delay vital reform. Alabama Anti-Saloon League events continue with meetings and delegates arriving.

Birmingham Ala Anti-Saloon League Congress Langley Friends of the Organization Alabama Anti-Saloon League Souny

Death by own action of F. E. Purse at Grady Hospital

F. E. Purse, 37, of 3 Angler Avenue and partner in Wella & Purse printers, died at Grady Hospital after ingesting arsenic. Initially labeled as material causes, the death was confirmed as by own action yesterday. Survived by wife, brother Robert Purse, sisters Lily Puree and Mow WAL Burke. body moved to Savannah. funeral attended by members of Holomen ledge of Maegna.

Angler Avenue Wella & Purse Noom Grady Hospital Savannah Grady Robert Purse Misa Lily Puree Mow Wal Burke Tha Botty Mn Sgcort Holomen Maegna

Prominent Pythian Leader Dies in Fractured Tribute

William Dance Kannea a prominent Knights of Pythias official and author of Pythian History dies. The obituary notes his strong ties to the order and mentions founder Rosenthal Rathbone in mourning. Local community pays tribute to his service and legacy within the fraternal organization.

Chicano William Dance ‘Kannea Knights of Pythias Order Reannety

South Carolina Moves to Block Crum Confirmation

In Columbia South Carolina the House adopted an anti Crum resolution calling for U S Senate to not confirm W D Crum colored appointee as collector of the port of Charleston The measure cites white supremacy and urges congressional action to block the nomination The resolution may be tweaked in the Senate before today’s vote and its impact shapes the state’s stance on civil rights and federal appointments.

Columbis 3. C South Carolina Tilman W. D. Crum Charleston Crom Hove Ovnate Ageinat Crom Dixon Hatrfield County Tin Great Republic W- D. Crum Rooserat Bia United States Senate Southland South Curquay Senate Recueveltes Sondeo Pert Congress Suth Carolina House Newlands United States Jepen Audh

Wendling Lecture At Baptist Tabernacle

George R Wendling will lecture on Robert E Len The Idol of the South at the Baptist Tabernacle corner Lucke and Tabernacle Plase February 6 at 6 19 p m Proceeds benefit the Juvenile State farm one mile from Center six miles from Athens Ga additional location details accompany the notice

George R. Wendling Wils Robert E. Len Baptist Tabernacle Corner Luckle and Tabernacle Ptase Thias

California legislature and Japan race segregation debate

Washington reports a heated exchange over a California bill to segregate Japanese schoolchildren. Senator Newlands urges a national policy to restrict immigration and racial mixing, while Californians officials push separate schools. California Senator Perkins defends local authorities handling of Japanese pupils. The dispute frames broader fears of race in U S policy.

California Washington Owsrage Assembly of the Califrnia Perkins Calfornia Tower Kenools Senator Flint

Traveling Men Gather Next Saturday Night Meeting Call

Charter members of the Georgia Traveling Men's Association plan a meeting Saturday night at 8 o'clock probably at the Pierson House to form a permanent organization. Two hundred members are already pledged as temporary secretary reports. The group aims to protect travelers against hotel arrangements and railroad facilities and to aid them in various ways. Signers include numerous named members from Cedartown, Winder, Jackson, Atlanta, Athens, Macon, and other Georgia cities.

Georgia Traveling Men Apsociaim Treveli Fld. Linford W. A. Calloway A. J. 1Holingsworth B. H. H. Bean jSing Oh Andrews RG. Wilby T. L H. T. Bradley Cartereville Flnney Atlanta Palmetto Mardin College Park A. Ll. “Brooke W. J.etexell F.A. Line T. O. Gililand W. McNeal W. R- Findigan Jonason Teague George Icke O. Walls W. A. Lamm Jaenaon Jeferac Fenn Kirkwood J. K Harris Athens BH. Williams Milledgeville 3. &Thornton Hbertos H. w.Sucher Grantville CH. Cook Athena Max Marka Adante J. D. Hawks Rome WR. Reesley Toccoa

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