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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

8

Separated for 35 years remarried in Birmingham

Major Charles Wheelock, Birmingham citizen, and Mrs Elle Wheelock, long resident in California, reunited in marriage in Birmingham after 35 years apart. Their first wedding occurred in Las Vegas, Mexico, over fifty years ago, producing four children. The couple had been separated since Wheelock moved to Birmingham and his wife to California. The remarriage, urged by their children, drew wide local interest.

Birmingham Ala Charles Wheelock Elle Wheelock California Wheelock Las Vegas Mexico Wheelack

Maney Sentenced To Jail And Forced Native Marriage

Mort Herens February 1 reports Thomas Maney Dormer South 4 convicted on bigamy and DUI, sentenced to six months in jail and to marry an Indian woman as a condition. Mary Ja Brocka, a Blackfoot woman, obtained a legal separation for herself, and a second marriage was declared valid after a judge’s order. A justice of the peace performed the marriage uniting Maney and Ina Come Maney Ritts.

Herens Mort Thomas Maney Dormer South Todmer Mary Baates Mary Ja Brocka Hint United States

King Edward Hosts Berlin Visit With City Honoring Toast

Berlin witnesses a royal reception as King Edward, in Prussian general uniform, visits the city hall. Mayor Kirschner presents a golden cup to toast with rare wine, followed by a luncheon in the reception hall. Queen Alexandra attends along with Chancellor von Buelow, Foreign Secretary von Schoon, and foreign ambassadors including David Jayne Bill.

Berlin Edward Kirschner Mere Kirschner Chancelier von Buelow von Scho

Ten Thousand for an Eye in City Court Suit

James W. Shue of Macon sues the Central railway company for $10,000 in city court claiming an eye injury at the shops. He alleges a case hardened belt splintered and caused the harm while performing his duties.

Macon James W. Shue Mach The Central Railway Go Elatma Warren Mosely James Fleming Augusta

Spanked Roosevelt in Boyhood Days Told by German Lad

Ernest Mint wits, once a Windsor sugar factory chemist, recalls being the only man in Colorado to spank Theodore Roosevelt when Roosevelt was a boy of about 14. Roosevelt, sent to Dresden for German training, tried boxing and upset a German boy who then spanked him back, a memory Minckwitz says resurfaced during a White House visit years ago.

Greely Ernest Mint Wits Windsor Colorado Theodora Roosevelt Bey Heenge Roosevelt Minckwits Dresden Germany America Minckwitz White House Roumevelt

Tainted Money Used by the Republicans Speech

Pensacola, Florida February 19. Willam Jennings Bryan spoke last night condemning Republican tariff policy and campaign fundraising. He argued that contributions to the national fund were punished yet not tainted, while the congressional fund remained unpublishable and the tariff could not be supported by the present congress.

Bryan Congressional Fund Pensacola Mia Willam Jennings Bryatn Congress Republicana

Navy appropriation bill seeks 136,825,199 funding and reforms

The senate committee reported a navy appropriations bill of 136,825,199 with 1.088 million more than house passage, preserving two 28,000 ton battleships while pushing for a Navy reorganization commission. It calls for a three-senator, three-representative, three rear admiral panel plus civilians, and includes base site studies, civilian clothing for discharged prisoners, and expanded dental corps. It also adds specific increases for the Mare Island yard and Puget Sound repair shops and contemplates acquisition of Jamestown grounds for training.

Washington Hate Senate House Marine Corps Secretary of the Navy Newberry Unty Department Uet Hobby Evans Secretary Navy Congress Navy Yard California Atote Alsl Naval Prisons Mere Island Navy Yard Channel Puget Aound Bremerton Navy Yard Jamestown Norfolk House Committee On Naval ‘Affairs Charteston

Violet Brierly’s Fatal Leap at Mining Exchange Scene

Miss Violet Brierly aged 28 leaped from a sixth floor window of the Mining Exchange building in Denver. She landed among startled spectators on Sixteen Street and was found unconscious. A note instructed communication with a civil engineer in case of emergency as investigators probe her attempted destruction.

Denver Lolo Violet Brierly Mer Crann

Dickinson Named as Secretary of War Hopeful in Taft Cabinet

Washington reports strong authority that Jacob Mic Gavock Dickinson, Tennessee Democrat and longtime railroad lawyer for Illinois Central, will be offered the post of Secretary of War in President Taft's cabinet. Dickinson, a Confederate veteran born in Mississippi, has held prominent legal roles including president of the American Bar Association and assistant attorney general. His selection is linked to his Alaska boundary tribunal work and fealty to southern interests, despite railroad ties.

Jobs Corrigan Washington Jacob MicGavock Dickinson Taft Mrr Dickinney Dinets Central Refiroad Ameren Bar Association Alton B Parker Supreme Court Tennessee Umoly Central Taft Dickinson Sinois Central Fish Harriman United States Jord England Bacon Alverston Dickionon Missinnippi Bota Columbus Dickinagn Wright Presen George von L Meyer Aroulware Wison

Flour Slogan Sparks Cold War Echoes

A playful ad line echoes a 1950s flavor war pledge as bakers urge customers to seek pure flour with a homespun cheer. The slogan touts wholesomeness and a sense of friendly competition among brands while inviting shoppers to choose a trusted staple.

Atlanta Architects Endorse Art Council Plan

At an Atlanta chapter meeting of the American Institute of Architects members endorsed President Roosevelts council of fine arts. Delegates named architects sculptors and painters supporting the plan to require heads of executive departments and bureaus to submit public building plans to the council before action. Georgia congressmen backed the Wertwode bill to grant the council a permanent status and funding.

Atlanta American Institute of Architects Washington Roosevelt Council of Fine Arts Colionita Reeded Roosegat Tolows Architects Cass Gilbert C Grant Latarge Walter Cook Wiliam A Boring BP Trowbridge Joh @ Howard Gillan Brown Thomas R Kimball John Mauran I Burnham H M Donaldson George B Post Arnott Wo Brunner Robert O ' Paabody Chares F McKim Willem Banes James Ryet Marebe Abram — Garfield Frank Mitea Day William B. Mundie Howard Walker John LaFargs FOD Billet THL Bashfield Honyom Cox Daniel French Herbert Adena Hoom MacNeil Kteitter Landwape Wrederick Law

Georgia Diocese Holds 87th Annual Convention

Ravenneh Ga February 19 special ill health Bishop Reese Rev Chariga H Strova to preside at most meetings of the eighty seventh annual convention begun in Qencestowa this morning. Secretary Samuel F French Waynrted and Rev H L Durram Bavanneh named assistants. The convention sermon was preached by Rev S B Carpenter Augusta. Luncheon served at Bannons Lodge Thunderbdpit for delegates.

Ravenneh Gea F. F Reese Chariga H Strova Feese Diocess Georgia Qencestowa Hay Samuel F French Waynrted H L. Durram Bavanneh B. Carpenter Augusta Bannonr's Lodge Thunderbdpit Christchurch Pinch Branpis Alen Brown Freter

Rainey Joins Ananias Club Over Panama Speech

Representative Rainey of Illinois jokes about being elected to the Ananias Club for criticizing the Roosevelt administration over the Panama Canal purchase. He says membership requires courage to publish unflattering facts about the current administration, noting many prominent citizens already belong.

Rainey Ananias Club Rocecevelt Washington Tiinois Panama Canal Purchase State Department Benama Anantas Bacon Hainey Ubaldis Panama Roosevelt United States Anenias Club Marenna General Assembly Panema Ananian Club Overdla Anantas Clu

Senate investigates charge of lobbying in Texas legislature

The Texas Senate formed a committee of the whole to review claims that lob dyams and corporate lobbying efforts sought to defeat legislation. The body noted numerous efforts to intimidate senators and ordered a broad investigation into the matter amid a flood of petitions and public sentiment.

Hex Mebrumry Senate Texas Bascom Thomas Counites Tere Ia Soma Foundation

Postoffice Robbed in Boller Tenn. gate blown open

February 10 report from Nashville states the Boller Tennessee postoffice was entered last night with the gate blown. Authorities say several hundred dollars in money and stamps were taken. A second item notes a shooting at the Royal hotel where a bellboy, Alton Frazer, a negro, was fired at midnight by traveling man Keebm from St Louis. Frazer survived. Keebmnie’s hearing is set for tomorrow.

Postoffice Nashville Tenn Boller Tenn Opalka Ata H Keehm St Louis Alton Frazer Royal Hotel Dlaima i Keebmnie

Are Your Kidneys Weak Nature Warns of Health Warnings

A vintage advertisement warns of kidney and bladder trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer's SwampRoot as a remedy. It claims kidney issues cause fatigue, backache, and other symptoms, urges readers to try a sample bottle and buy full bottles, with an offer to mail a free book and sample.

Bright Kitmer Phiglelan Mall Kilmer & Co Atlanta Daily Constitution

Bloody riots mark campaign in Mexico

Roving mobs clash with security after Morelos unrest. Police arrest Patrice Leyva supporters for sedition as crowds chant Viva Leyva. Sheriff defies a lynch mob attempting to seize a Black prisoner aboard a train. two suspects held in Sumner County jail amid tense confrontation.

Mexico

MacVeagh May Be in Cabinet for Taft

Chicago rumor: Franklin MacVeagh of this city likely to be presented as Secretary of the Treasury as George M. Reynolds withdraws. MacVeagh, a prominent merchant and brother of Wayne MacVeagh of Pennsylvania, has shown active interest in politics.

MacVeagh Chicago Bebruery George M Pes Nolds United States Frantlin Macveagh Taft MacVeash Wayne MacVeagh

Court Killing in Calcutta Shocks City Officials

In Calcutta on February 10, Ashutoah Biswae a prosecutor was shot dead in a court at Alipor a suburb. Two Bengali youths involved in the anarchist conspiracy case were the alleged perpetrators. a revival of assassination chatter follows. One suspect was arrested and charged.

Calcutta Ashutoah Biswae Pulse Alipor Officis

No Choice in Wisconsin Senate Ballot Deadlock

In Madison on September 10 the ninth ballot for United States senator in the Wisconsin legislature failed to produce a winner as chair Renater Stephenson reported no clear victor and votes remained deadlocked with no choice emerging.

Wisconsin Madison United States Renater Stephenson

Liquor Bill Voted Down in Washington

The House committee on alcohol and liquor traffic today rejected Bennett Mill measure to create a commission. It would have studied liquor trade in the country and advised Congress on necessary taxation. The committee voted against the bill.

Washington House Bennett Mill Congress

The One Remedy Sold by Drugists for Women's Weaknesses

A brief ad describes The One Remedy offered for forty years by druggists. It claims to aid women with peculiar weaknesses and distressing ailments, promoted by a maker boasting multiple qualifications.

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