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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1909

Page

5

Atlanta's Path to a 300000 Pop City in Ten Years

The Atlanta Chamber event drew many business leaders as President Cheate and Mayor Maddox spoke on growth and regional interdependence. They projected Atlanta reaching 300000 residents within a decade, highlighted by cotton exports and credit systems, followed by a Dutch supper after remarks.

Atlants Credit Mens Association Chamber of Commerce Praaidott Herbert Cheata Ralph Roumbaot Compatttes of Information Cheate Them Preenent Choate R F Maddox Tory Oglethorpe Landing Gotton Commeros Chomte National Bank

Policy aims at mutual respect between Americans and Japanese

A historical editorial argues for a friendly agreement with Japan, promoting open travel and mutual good will while opposing restrictive immigration or unilateral law changes. It stresses that current policy reduces friction, preserves self respect, and keeps doors open for study business and travel, warning against measures that could provoke harm or violate treaties.

Japan Pacific United States United States Supremes Pacific Slope

Malnutrition and Non-Digestion in Children

The text notes that many children eat excessively yet overtax digestion, leading to weakness, languor, poor growth, and stunted development, framing the issue as malnutrition or improper digestion.

Taught to Smoke by Her Husband in Nuptial Agreements

The case centers on two nuptial agreements related to a Mrs Lemp and her husband. One bound her not to interfere in religious training of a child until age eight, while a parallel document, witnessed by a Roman Catholic archbishop, restrained Mr Lemp from objecting to the child’s religious rites. The Lemps’ lawyers claim the second agreement postdates and supersedes the first. A letter found among Mr Lemp’s papers refers to “My Dear Little Pal” and notes a trip hunting next week, a line Mrs Lemp said she did not write and that she had uncovered tampering with private correspondence. She admitted rifling the letters but said the note was placed to mislead Mr Lemp. she also said the row over the letter’s author was a matter of mistaken tampering.

Lemp Lemps Mra Lemps Pepera Abe Han’ Weiden

Madden Gots Divorce and Army Officer Freed

Divorce granted in circuit court for Madden and Bay. Madden noted as turfman. Also report of Major Frank S Andrus of the United States Army being freed in habeas corpus proceedings amid a separate case involving three children cremated and custody disputes.

Madden Washington District Criminal Court Frank United States Army Eveites Wagner Pittsburg Aia Ineticuton Pitsburg Fang Wagner DH Tabarg Norte Vaebrasry Anderson Fon Dreefume Jose Teilar Nations Bawetell Dreyrusy

Mob at Pittsburg kept from Negro mob

Pittsburg Pa February crowds gathered around the city hall and police station after Semen Dickson 9 was arrested for insult to a white woman. A plainclothes officer was knocked down in a prior arrest attempt, and the crowd threatened violence until police intervened with revolver-led control. Magistrate Brady faced threats after sentencing several Negroes to long workhouse terms.

Pittsburg Dickson Dick ‘Pon Sigistrate Brady

Death notices from Quitman area announce multiple funerals

Local obituaries report the deaths of James L Ker at Quitman and several residents including Mrs Mary Longert, Mrs Belle Haynes, Mrs Moon Wright, Miss Margaret Dougings, and others. Funeral arrangements are set for interment in Georgia cemeteries, with services led by local ministers and undertakers in Hartwell, Indian Springs, Macon, Norcross, and nearby towns.

James L. Ker Quitman Jamer Key Atlanta Mary Longert Indian Springs Moon Wright E . McFadden Mathe Hose

Campaign to Trim Power of Speaker

Washington February 8 Insurgents plan a move to curb Speaker power in the lower chamber. They aim to strip the speaker of standing and conference committee membership and transfer rule making to a new rules and committees panel of fifteen with nine majority members.

Washington Havioe Congress Uncle Joe Dera

Brown speaks in Griffin during post election tour

Governor elect Brown spent the day in Griffin with a cordial reception hosted by Mayor John Grestam. He addressed the Commercial Club at 9 o clock, met many Griffin and Spalding county residents, and toured principal sites before continuing to Forsyth, then Jackson and McDonough in successive days.

Grifin Joseph W. Brown Griffin John Grestam Ject Brown Spalding County Mr Brown Fames J Flynt Brown Grisfin Forsyth Jackson McDonough

Preliminary hearing for R Fulton Milner in TaGranse Ga

Fulton Milner a 24 year old postal clerk from TaGranse Ga faced a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Dent in Newnat on charges of stealing from the post office. He posted bond of 3500 for the next United States district court term. Arrest was by Port ofice Inspectors Beatty and Hilt of Atlanta.

Fulton Milner TaGranse Ga United States Dent Newnat Mets United States District Court Portafice Beatty and Hilt Atlante

Birmingham Beaten by Mobile Team in Rowdy Ball War

In Mobile Alabama February the Birmingham Athletic Club five lost 52 to 51 in a highly protested game. One official officiated the match, players Wood Tut af Birmingham and Hass of Mobile starred, Cole of Birmingham left with an injury six minutes before the end.

Mobile Birmingham Athletic Club Hirmingham Birmingham Wee Theatar Hass Cole

One Juror Sought in Cooper Case Feud Ends

Nashville February 8 The nineteenth day closed with the jury incomplete in the state case against Colonel Duncan B Cooner Robin J Cooper and John D Sharp accused of murder. One eleventh juror was drawn as 221 talesmen were examined. seven qualified, with three peremptory challenges left for the state and defense. About 200 names remain to be screened from the present center as efforts continue to secure the twelfth juror.

Nashville Tenn Duncan B Cooner Robin J Cooper John D Sharp Fenstor EW Carmack Avaliatia Wtas

Convict Electric Cars Move in Americus County

In Americus Georgia on a February day the unusual sight of convicts riding in electric cars pulled by mules drew attention and amusement. The abandoned cars, once owned by a local railway, were purchased by the county commissioners for use in transporting the chain gang as they work roads across the county.

Americus Ga Americus Viday

Century-Old Georgia Matriarch Passes in Carrollton

Mrs I A Boatright died at 89 seven miles east of Carrollton on Saturday. She was among the county’s oldest women, mother of twelve children with many descendants. Her son D M Boatright, Confederate veteran, and her father a Revolutionary War colonel linked to George Washington. Funeral rites held at Sand Hill cemetery amid a large procession.

Fred Heater Norcron Norcrom Fred Hunter Mra Hunter Howband Gon George Mattingly Atlanta Missen Howe Mary Medlock Norcross Paul Medlock New York Joel GD Lee Jomenbore Sonerboys Woedtnt Joel D Leo Carrollton I A Boatright Eil Sheta J T Geawmight Homer Boetright Faml Sand HU

Moore Memorial Presbyterian cooks benefit meal at courthouse

The Jailea of Moores Memorial Presbyterian Church runs a charity lunch at the courthouse benefiting the Presbyterian Hospital. The quirky menu lists vegetable soup, fried oysters, hot rolls, creamed potatoes, pickles, celery, coffee, and homemade coke with prices noted in cents.

Moores Memorial Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Hospital Manafield

Funeral of Levi Cohen First service at Jewish Temple

Levi Cohen aged 75, longtime Fulton lodge member, died suddenly. Funeral services will be today at 1080 p.m. from his daughter's home to the Jewish Temple at Richarden and Pryor streets, with interment at Oakland Cemetery. Masonic honors and full escort will attend. a first ever funeral at the Jewish Temple.

Jewish Temple Levi Cohen Pulten Lodge Magzans Mes H Steinheimar South Forsyth Street Richardaen Pryor David Marx Oakland Cemetery Fulton Lodge Noate Otto Spahr W . Rchardson Ikrank Wilby Waslere Fulton Tedge Harry Schiesinger Ho Kelegehaber Albert Gredner Beach of Control P Stewart Henry Potts David Steinhemer Samuel Meyer Jacob Steinheimer Carl Woolfsheimer Ben Jacl Wiliam Bauer Isaac Sterheimer A Kreisi 3Ol Benjamin R Greenbere Camp A Wheelers Cavalry Mr Cohens

Baby Found in Sewer Near Waverous Ga

A white infant was found at the mouth of the city sewer emptying into the Satitia river about two and a half miles from Waverous this morning. The find was made by J W Evnice a farmer and authorities were notified. A thorough investigation is underway. The infant appears to have been newborn only a short while.

Satitia J W Evnice

Paige Names Hotchkiss as State Superintendent Candidate

February 3 report states Governor intends to send to the Senate the name of Willem Horace Hotchkiss for state superintendent of UPS. Otte Kelsoy associated with the administration pending confirmation.

Paige Hotchkiss Aspatry Ua Tontgnt Cent Willem Horace Hotchklas Fala UPS Te Soeraen Otte Kelsoy

Farewell Service for Dr W W Landrum

The Ponce de Leon Avenue Luptet will conduct a farewell service for Dr W W Landrum who departs to become pastor at Broadway Church in Jackson. The event begins at 7 30 PM with remarks from ex Governor Wo and Dr Ford Gilt Colduer. The ladies of the win will render music and a reception follows. The Fare Bam church will unite with the Ponce de Leon church on this occasion.

Ponce de Leon Avenue Landrum Broadway Church Jquissine Koon Northen Ford Ladies of the Win Ami Ponce de Lean

Colonel S. R. Jones Retires From Service

Colonel S. R. Jones retires from active service after years as deputy quartermaster general at Athlent Gowom. The relief comes as of yesterday due to service end.

S. R. Jones Samuel Ro Joore Athlent Gawom

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