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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

10

Playground Committee Forms To Build Childrens Park

A memorial service for Joan F Barclay prompted the creation of a playground committee. The group will meet at the chamber of commerce at noon to organize work in the fifth ward. Members include R A Hemphill R A Braytes W J Gamphill Aca G Candler Walter T Colquitt Robert F Maddox H H W Palmer A K Hawkes T Kelly H R Durand W H Glenn H W Patterson B H Peacock Dr GC Fistee James Sharp A P Stewart D Walraven W Woods White and W T Winn.

Tne Joan F. Barclay Chamber of Commerce Barclay Jowa R. A. Hemphill R. A. Braytes W. J. Gamphill Aca G. Candler Walter T. Colquitt Robert F. Maddox H. H.W. Palmer A.K. Hawkes T. Kelly H.R Durand W. H. Glenn H .W. Patterson BH. Peacock Dr. GC. Fistee James Sharp A. P. Stewart D. Walraven W. Woods White W. T. Winn

City’s New Pump Inspected by Expert at Corliss

Report on the Curtiss Wis pump shows sections assembled at Hempsteaddon and Corie Wis by the Wisconsin Engine Company. George Bertram, a trusted mechanic, examined the engine for Hugh T Imman and prepared a written assessment detailing progress, fit, and remaining work on cylinders and valve gear.

Vslant2 Wis Wisconsin Engine Company George Ertram Iayan Lar. Bertram Aulortapna Amon Pump Wisconsin Emelineompany George Hertram Corliss Bertran Berwambe Fiogh T. Imman Atisacea Murr Mon Aon Voce Ly Toe Iter Arion Ladera

Congressmen Howard to Be Lincoln Orator in Danville and Springfield

Hon William M Howard of Georgia travels to Decatur to deliver the Lincoln anniversary address on Lincoln's birthday February 12 at Danville. He will then attend the Springfield state celebration as a guest of the committee, with the Illinois capital event drawing national interest.

Washington Specis William M. Howard Georgia Decatur IH. J Don Bresnan McKinley Abraham Lincoln Danville Lincoln Longreasman Howard Springfield Springfeld Illinois

Pure is the Word When K E K Flour Goes In Kitchen

The brief notes K E K Flour promotes purity in baking and cooking. It highlights the product name as a kitchen staple and suggests its use for clean, reliable results in home recipes.

New Pump Named the Mr R Joyner Shows Solid Build

The report details a low pressure cylinder of 94 inches diameter with tight tolerances and eleven plugs in the mule wheel, all cast in momi-nteel and clove grained for wear. Comparison with Milwaukee pump shows high quality work and readiness for final testing. The Atlanta pump, named the Mr R Joyner, is nearly complete and set for shipment by March 1 as Wisconsin Machine Company works eight hours daily.

Milwaukee Atlanta Wisconsin Ennine Company George Nehtnam Curtiss, Wic R. Joyner Inman

Prof Welbourn Speaks On In the Year 2000 Lecture

Celebrated scientist Professor Rera Welbourn will give a timely lecture at Central Congregation Church in Atlanta tonight. The talk titled In the Year Two Thousand will explore a future where science makes dreams real and marvels unfold. Welbourn, famed for rapid striking experiments, has appeared in major cities across thirty five states and Canada. The lecture begins at 6:30 PM and promises an engaging, profitable evening.

Atlanta Rera BR Welbourn Central Congregation Church Webourn States Canada

Wealthy planter shot at Adams Station in Georgia

West Point Ga February 10 This morning at Adams Station on the Chat Wekoochee Valley railroad Boyd Adama a planter was fatally shot by Wilbur Hudson of Fredonia a sawmill owner. Two shots fired. Authorities pursue Hudson. Physicians hastened to assist the wounded man.

Wilbur Hudson Fredonia Point Adams Station Chat- Wekoochee Valley Adama Adame Finction Bae

Perry primary returns narrow race for sheriff seat

At noon in Perry Georgia the Democratic primary results consolidated after the death of the District’s elected official. P. H. Skellie wins by a 14 vote plurality for the vacancy. Reports say Hurat will contest the outcome on grounds that Skellie did not achieve a majority.

Perry J. Hose P. H. Skellie Hurat P. H. Piseille Otee i

Court clarifies anti trust ruling in wallpaper case

Washington February 10 with a aim to correct misunderstanding of the Supreme Court decision Continental Wall Paper Company v Lewis Wright Sons Co the court held that a buyer cannot recover for paying for goods sourced from a unlawful trust if the purchase contract itself is part of a restraint of trade The ruling draws a line between buyers from admitted lawful entities and those acting under an agreement that is itself part of a legal restraint of trade

Washington United States Supreme Court Continental Wall Paper Company Lewis Wright & Sons Company Séler

Twelve Jurors Chosen For Calhoun Trial In San Francisco

San Francisco February 10 Twelve jurors have qualified to hear Patrick Calhoun president of United Railways in an extortion indictment. Robert Lydington became the twelfth juror after defense objections. Francia J. Heney leads the prosecution but was home sick, delaying peremptory challenges.

San Francisco aAilier Superior Court Patrick Calhoun United Railways Ciale Robert Lydington Francia J. Heney Isrberr

Charcoal Lozenges Claim To Cure Bad Breath And Stomach Ailments

An advertisement promotes Stuart’s Charcoal Lozenges as a natural remedy for bad breath sour stomach and sluggish liver. It claims charcoal absorbs gases soothes digestion freshens breath and even improves air in a room. The copy urges readers to buy 25 cents per box or request a free trial by mailing name and address to F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Stuart Oreath F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Macebell, Mich

Tramps Wrecked Passenger Train In Mississippi Wreck

Memphis reports that a man named Loalrd, whose first name he did not know, caused the Illinois Central passenger train No 2 wreck near Coldwater Mississippi. Two people were killed and a score injured. Marshall Ali, 18, arrested at Grenada and says he overheard the wreckers talking. Two other men were arrested but released when found innocent. George Matthews of Summit Mississippi died from injuries, with others in serious but hopeful condition.

Memphis Tenn Thutt Loalrd Milnois Central Coldwater Mississinpi Marshall Ali Greneda Miss Hall George Matthews Summit Mtenissippi Express

Roosevelt Leaves for Kentucky Today

Washington February 10 President Roosevelt will depart at noon February 11 by special train for Hodgenville Kentucky to participate in the one hundredth anniversary celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birth. He will return to Washington after the exercises at the Lincoln Farm near Hodgenville arriving about noon Friday. The party includes Mrs Roosevelt Miss Roosevelt Secretary Wright and others. The program features remarks by Governor Polk Lincoln Farm Association president and addresses by the president Kentucky Governor Wilson Folk General James G. and others. A benefaction by Fisher Gallow is also planned. On the return trip the party will stop near Louisville at the Berea College site of the new colored school.

Washington Tixdgenville Abraham Lincoln Hodgenville Lincoln Roosevelt Wright Loeb Rixes Canlal A. W. Butt T. H. Netherton Executive Office O.T. Boyd Pennsylvania Railroad Polk Lincoln Farm Association Wilson Kentucky Folk James G. Son Will Fishon Gallow Louisville Berea College

Roosevelt vetoes bill to mitigate deserters loss of citizenship

President Roosevelt vetoed a senate bill authorizing the secretary of the navy to mitigate losses of citizenship for deserters from the army and navy. He argues the measure infringes executive power and would likely raise desertion rates, noting the navy department’s original draft was preferable.

Roosevelt Washington Senate Secretary of the Navy Navy Navy Department

Yellow fever spreads in Barbados with rising deaths

February reports indicate the Yellow fever epidemic in Barbados has intensified since December. From December 10 to February 5, thirty six states (sic) were reported and eleven deaths. Initially confined to the north, the outbreak now reaches Bridgetown and beyond.

Barbadoes Kingston St. Vincent Barbadoess Theigland Bridgetown

Players' Club compliments Mrs Peel at benefit theater

The Players' Club praised Mrs William Lawson Peel founder and president of the Daughters of the American Revolution Joseph Habersham chapter for organizing a benefit performance of The Hivais at the Grand. Demand for tickets was high with many purchases by visitors from Chattanooga Macon Augusta and Athens. A matinee was added for Tuesday to boost proceeds for the Habersham chapter.

William Laven Peel Onfe- Teat Grand Tues Joseph Habersham Daughters of the American Revolution Peel Peris Joseph Dauershain Daughters of the i Hevolslion Mondat Chattanooga Mecor Augusta Athens Fhe Jeteere

Rail link completes 3000 foot high Bile Ridge division

The Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway joined with Seaboard Air Line to connect Dante Virginia and Boxley North Carolina, completing the Bile Ridge division at 3000 feet above sea level. The project cost over 50 million dollars and was built by George J. Carter. Active coal shipments from Virginia fields to the Carolinas and the South will begin immediately.

Bristol Ventueyhe Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Dante Bastle N.C Seaboard Air Ling Boxtie Caroling Ohls George J. Carter Virginia Fields Carolinas South

Franchise Reform Passes in Stockholm After Two Years

Stockholm February 10 The franchise reform bill, debated for two years, passed the first chamber 12 to 22 and the second 158 to 53. Some from the Democratic faction opposed it. The plan backs proportioned electoral representation for both chambers and universal suffrage for the second chamber, with democracy added to the first chamber and income qualifications lowered to 4800 per year for eligibility.

Stockholm

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