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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1909

Page

11

Mower-Hobart Co Leases Damaged Dld Stand

Arens from the ashes of a recent fire announce readiness for business Monday at 1 and 3 South Broad Street. The firm plans a clean sweep sale of damaged stock with prices set on each article. The lease on the building is closed and operations will continue at the same site with expanded floor space once the new quarters are finished. The management, led by W K Mower and Joseph F Gatins Jr, vows to dispose of all damaged stock and open with new goods, aiming for the largest office supply store in the South.

Mower- Hobart Co South Broad Street Wr Mower South Das F Gatins Jr Ant Mower Hatert Co Ie W K Mower Joseph F Gatins, Jr A P Baylis Atlanta

Government Agrees to New Boulevard in Georgia

Uncle Sam backs a 20 foot widening of the Atlanta to College Park road along Hart Metherson reservation at Fort McPherson. The House passed Livingston’s bill authorizing a 20 foot deed to Fulton County for the boulevard project with land concessions already secured. Senator Clay says the Senate will likely approve early next week.

Sam House Atlanta College Park Fort McPherson Lavingston Senate Clar Uncle Sam Washington John Corrigan Star The Constitution Lole- del Livingston Secretary of War Futton Hart Metherson’ Reservation Clay

Artistes announced for south Atlantic musical festival night

Spacisaburs and reprmry 13 present a concert in Bishop Hass area tonight under director A L Manchester with artists from the Metropolitan Opera Company and notable soloists. The New York Symphony Orchestra led by Walter Damrosch and the Dresden Philharmonie conducted by Willy Olsen join the Converse Choral Society. Bishop Hass notes the event follows a fairly good night.

Spacisaburs South Atlantic Miuton A L Manchester Mme Olive Frematad Metropolitan Opera Company Jeanne Jovelll Cartine Rider Kelsey Mues Nevada Vanderveer Gurtiat Halmquist Reed Miller New York Symphony Orchestra Walter Damrosch

Davenport Arrested in Mobile Amid Fugitive Charges

Davenport, formerly linked to an Indianapolis manufacturing outfit, is reported in Mobile as a fugitive from justice. The arrest is said to be at the request of Hodes H. Lancer of Birmingham, Alabama. He is charged with receiving money under false pretenses, though Davenport denies any irregularities in related actions.

Davenport Mobile Ala Frack J Devenport Indianapolia Bia Hdese H. Lancer Birmingham Alia Charsee Davebpeet

Union Leaders Hear National Officers Speak in Atlanta

The Machinists of Atlanta and nearby members gathered to hear Han James Mc Connell, president of the International Machinists Union of America, and Frank Mulholland address labor issues. Robert Crowley opened the meeting as host, praising labor unity and stressing concerted action to win better wages, shorter hours, and equal pay for women performers. The event featured remarks on labor unity and the value of collective action, with the machinists’ quartet performing during the evening.

Federation Han James McConnell International Machinists Union of America Frank Mulholland Astoval Audiesce Machinists Union of Atlanta National South Robert Crowley Nst Mulholland Rwich Woran O Cornedl Messrs Gompers Mitchell Oconnell Pus Atlante Union No Jerome Jones American Federation of Laer Machinlets

Meat Cutters Union Smoker At Local Hall

A Meat Cutters Union No 442 smoker was held last Wednesday night at 85 Centrat avenue. Financial Secretary H Cohen organized the event with high praise from attendees. Refreshments were served as the gathering extended late into the morning and featured a strong address by president Jadles S Buchanen.

Meat Cuttery Union No 442 Centrat Avenue H Cohen Prabes Jadles S Buchanen

Greater Atlantian Bow to Atlanta

The Greater Atlantian, led by Walter Tripp with editor contributions from Bernard Buttler and Carl Hitchison, greeted Atlanta yesterday amid encouragement. The weekly defends a bond issue, urging a vote in its third editorial as a public necessity. The editor argues higher taxes now prevent worse costs later.

Greater Atlantian Robert F Maddox Walter Tripp Bernard Buttler Carl Hitchison Atlanta Graves Stagastian

Kodol digestive aid promises to ease stomach strain

Advertises Kodol as a complete digestant that lets you eat what you want without discomfort. Claims it acts like a healthy stomach, never tires, and digests food fully. Urges readers to buy a bottle at the nearest drugstore with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory.

Kodal Koiol Kodol Taxt Sodey Ins E.C. DeWitt & Co Chicago

Mortuary notices and obituaries from local area

A series of obituary notices report George Jets Jeks age 80 dying yesterday at 640 o clock at 678 Washington Street, survived by wife and seven children. another death notes 47 years old at 85 Piedmont Bienne after extended illness, private sanatorium. infant son of Mr and Mrs Powell died at 78 West Taellith Street with funeral at Hang & Pools chapel and burial in Sardie cemetery. Dr J Triggs funeral held in Cartersville First Baptist with ministers from area churches. interment at Oak Hill cemetery under Freemasons. Dr Bruce Colibis died at dome in Warria county aged 83, funeral at Kingsboro. Dr Bruce noted as prominent physician and former Columbia resident, two sons survive. Vivian Kenneth Suelea died Wednesday at home on Crumley Street. interment at China Ga.

George Jets George Zabaa Zenan Sed Piedmont Bienne Greenberg Hood Bloomfield End Alis CW Powell Comily West Taelith Street Hang & Pools Frea Masons Rr Trippe Bruce- Colibis Bruce Tim Dome Warria County Kingsboro Brach Georgia Waa Columbia R J Bence John F Brace Harris County Vivian Kenneth Suries Vivian Kenneth Suelea Crumley Chintes Ga

Piedmont Lodge Moves to New Temple in Piedmont

Piedmont Lodge No 447 Bree and Accepted Bragons held its last meeting in the old Mayonte temple. After a solemn reformal service and talks by Judge and visiting brethren, the lodge will meet in a new temple at Peachtree and Cain Streets. The next communication is Friday February 24 to witness the Fellow Craft, conferred in full form.

Pindmont Bree Mawonte Prigey Mont Thia Piedmont Lodge New Templa Peachtree Cain Arrests

Dr Stuart Elected Editor At Northwestern Christian Advocate

New York February 18 Dr Charles M Stuart professor of sacred rhetoric at Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Ill was today elected by the book committee of the Methodist Episcopal church to the editorship of The Northwestern Christian Advocate created by the death of Dr Thomson King and Queen Return London February 14 King and Queen at court visit noted in blotchy line.

Stuart New York Charles M Stuart Garrett Biblical Imatieute Evanstes di Methodiat Episcopal Church D D ‘Thomson

No Wireless News Of The Battleships

Portsmouth New Hampshire February 14 Inter ferences from prores of nmeteur wireless operators along the New England range blocked the Portsmouth Navy yard wire service from speaking with the homeward battleship fleet. The yard operator labored through the night to reach the fleet but could only obtain a few fragments as atmospheric electricity hindered signals. The government wireless station at Newport Rhode Island reported similar trouble.

Portsmouth Prores Nmeteur New England Portsmouth Navy Yard Navy Yard Newport

Excess rate on coal declared unjust in decision

Washington February 13 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled 10 cents per ton more for coal shipments from Black Mountain District Virginia to Morristown Tennessee and points east and south unjust and unreasonable The ruling by Chairman Knapp states carriers cannot unduly discriminate against localities The Black Mountain Coal Land Company versus Southern Railway Company case established equal treatment for all shippers to reach competitive markets on relatively equal terms

Washington Black Mountain Cos Diatciat Virginia Apaldehls Morristown Teen Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Black Mountain Cost Land Company Southern Railway Company Boida Iit Imarketa

Man Fatally Wounds Wife In Shotgun Attack

Police investigate after Arthur Ruff fires a shotgun at close range, fatally wounding his wife described as a 22 year old Black woman. She is hospitalized in Grady Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The motive remains unclear and Ruff, last living at 282 Chapel Street, is at large.

Stone Range Arthur Ruff Chapel Street Tast Grady Hospital Ruff Davis Ruffe Weat End

One Fireman Killed in Lockport Incident

A deadly incident in Lockport claims fireman Reid as the casualty amid a chaotic blast and collapse. The report also notes a warrant for the arrest of Maxim Gorky in Petersburgh, describing him as a Russian house painter residing in Temty with dispatches confirming his identity.

Gorky Peterspurs Velieuars

Judge Reopens Cases Against Kembrough and Hutchins

Judge Roan granted motions for new trials in two cases. Hutchins, a bailiff, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Livya Hardwick. Kimbrough, also convicted of voluntary manslaughter, received a ten year sentence and may be released on bail if a bond is furnished. Amory Oden and Charles Bralen, linked to a robbery of Nichols, had motions for new trials approved.

Kembrough Hutchins New Thefe Frank Dixon T . Kimbrough Livya Hardwick Amory Oden Charles Bralen Nichols Roan John W Moore Representa Bell

Bridgeboro mill tragedy leaves worker torn apart

A white subcontractor at the Corbett and Taylor mill in Bridgeboro, Albany area, was killed when caught in belting under the shafting. The 35 year old man, Carroll, was alone at the time and his body was dismembered, with remains scattered as the machinery operated. His death leaves a wife and three children. Also noted, Archbishop Ireland met the pope in private in Rome during a farewell audience.

Bridgeboro Albany C . Carroll Corbett & Taylor Carroll

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