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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

5

Atlanta Automobile Trade Association Forms for Show

About two dozen automobile dealers gathered in the directors’ room to back a proposed show. EW Gans elected president with CH Johnson as secretary as the group formed the Atlanta Automobile Trade Association and outlined plans, dates, and publicity. A three member committee was named to draft a formal program and report back Saturday night.

Presdent Murphy Amy Auditorium-Armory Committee Plana Atlanta Automobile Trade Association Gane EW Gans C Hi Jonngon Atlanta Pres- Ment Gans G W Hanson WS McNea, Jr J M Austin Mc See. Wald Clarence Houston F C Sieln

The Man Who Eats Well Diets and Business Beliefs

An advertisement essay argues modern life pressures, contrasts past meals with present work, and promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy. It asserts European and American workers overindulge and that balance aids health, promising strength from proper digestion and warning against overeating and irregular habits. The tablet offer is presented with pricing and order details.

Europe America Hiam Stuart Azy Tuert Busine

Atlanta Prepares First Automobile Show Plan

A committee under F W Denby and Charles Biyea subdivides tasks among dealers, merchants, the Automobile Club of Atlanta, and city officers to secure cooperation from Mayor Maddox. The group will propose city support, present cost estimates, and set a date for the citys inaugural automobile show.

Denby Charles Biyea EV ‘Wiikineon Nrieria Ahte Gogers Automobile Club of Atlanta Maddox

Charges Denied by Cole in Postmaster Appointment Fight

Lawrenceville Georgia February dispatch from Washington reports sensational charges against Postmaster W C Cole, stirring contest over the appointment. Cole denounces allegations by H E Mahaffey, G A Huff, and M S Cornett, asserting aides and supporters protest, while rivals HG Fortune and Mackin press their Washington bid and Cole claims he only entered in 1891 under a Republican regime.

Lawrenceville Washington W C Cole Cols Cole Mahaffey Ile Huff M S Cornett Schuluistrathgn Cleveland Mesera HG Fortune Mackin

Raid of detectives probe alleged yeggmens gang

Detectives led by Oniel Jennings and Assistant Chief Jett raided three boarding houses at 6 o'clock yesterday and seized ten suspects tied to a suspected safe blowing plot. Names given include Mill er Wallace, Alexander, McMahon, Grant, Conover, Hawkins, Ailland, Brown, and Rusee. Locations cited were DeHoy hotel, Fulton hotel, and a boarding house on St North Fortayth street. Several safes were blown in prior, with the Kelly store escape blocked by lack of evidence. Russell Allard, Alexander and Miller released. Some arrestees are described as show people. two more remain held.

Oniel Jennings Jett Possibee Price Miller Fulton Hotel Hunters Ieet St North Forayth Street Dyer Jacob Friedman Fist of Safes Poermacy Western Heighte Moerein Brawing Company Means Street Whitenal Drug Company Whitehall Bbe Russell Allard Alexander Detentatie

Terrible mine disaster at West Hanley in England

Near Newcaseth England February 16 a terrible disaster occurred at West Hanley village two miles away two explosions at Weet Stanley colliery at 4 pm killed and injured many miners nearly 200 still inside the pit as flames and a fire followed the blast efforts to reach survivors continued through the night with faint hopes of any being saved officials fear 189 lives lost and missing.

Newcaseth England West Hanley Sona Weet Stanley Tmp Jt Jg Mins

More Money Received for the DeBray Fund in West End

Subscriptions to the DeBray fund for repairing the West End home keep arriving from the city and other state areas. Four gifts of $1 were received at The Constitution office including one from a Norcross donor and others from Mr and Mrs E War, and R M Steward. Total donations reach 41 with paint promises noted as well. The fund aims to raise about 600 for all necessary repairs and progress is encouraging.

DeBray West End Constitution Office Norcross E Wara R M Steward

Calhoun Jury Depleted In Unclear Charge Case

A fragmented report shows Patrice Calhoun facing a single charge as jurors are depleted. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text but indicate a courtroom proceeding underway with potential implications for the case timeline.

Calhoun Temmorattig Euieetea Webre Patrice Calhoun

1500 Presbyterians At Big Convention

Birmingham Alabama hosts the Laymen's Missionary Movement opening with 1500 delegates from southern states. Governor Glenn leads welcome remarks as J Campbell White of New York delivers the principal address urging lay leadership in extending Christian civilization and erasing illiteracy worldwide. Williams of Columbia addresses the session on Americas biblical position in world evangelization.

Birmingham Ala Mien Brotherhood of Man Brienn North Carolina Tao Bob Comer Alabama Hippodrome W D Nesbitt Glenn J. Campbell White New York MT 'Wedte R B Glen Welter Williams Columbia Acho State University Willams America

Mortuary Notices From Local Funeral Services

Nina Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs WooH Marshall dies at the family residence at 6% Bedford Place at 8 o clock yesterday morning. The funeral will be at the residence at 8&9 o'clock this afternoon. Interment at Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. G. T. Ellanders. The funeral of Mrs GT Flaniora at SE Currier Street yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment Oakland Cemetery. Mo Wood died Monday morning. service at 308 East Linden Avenue at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment Oakland. Miss Lula Peacock funeral at 216 Kennedy Street at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. interment Hollywood Cemetery. Rupert Sime, formerly of the city, died Sunday in Rapions. Survived by relatives in Atlanta. R. F. O'Shields funeral held at St Anthonys Church yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment Westview Cemetery. Mrs. B. R. Olliff buried at Lower Lott's Creek Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Leaves two childrenFrank and Jemmy. survived by husband, three sisters, five brothers. Mra H. Atwood of Register, Mrs W. Williams of Metter, Mrs Holloway of Register. Messrs J H HW John, Arthur and Gorton Risse, all of Register. J. A. Jervis, Rome, Ga, Rome Gea February 18. Special: A. Servix died this morning at the home of his brother T Jarvis at age 80. Lived in Rome. Confederate veteran and Yager. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Nina Marshall Nina Ine Sweekn Wld Mra Wooh Marshall Bedford Place Omkland G. T. Elanders Mre GT Flaniora Hew SE Currier Street Taok Caxland Cemetery Mo Weod East Linden Avenue Oakland Lula Peacock Lula Boscock Nesl PB Peacock Kennedy Street Hollywood Cemetery R. F. O’shields RF O'Shielda Holdernnss St Anthonys Church Wioclock B. R. Olliff Register Statesboro Lower Lott's Creek Jemmy Ma H . Atwood Regieter Mra W. Willame Metter Mre Holloway Regiater Messrs John, Arthur and Gorton Risse Regiarer J. A. Jervis Rome F A. Servix T Jarvis Jervis Georgia

Pinkertons Working On H. G. C. Gray Case

Assistant superintendent H Walker of the Cincinnati National Pinkerton agency travels to Augusta for inquiry into the care of FE Gray alias David Bradley Jr. A 20 year old suspected in a bank fraud linked to American Bankers Association, with involvement of New York exchange and a Rochester bank, as printed in Atlanta.

H Walker Cincinnati National Pinkerton Agency Ausnta American Bankers' Association FE @ Gray David Bradley, Jr Pinkertons Bankera Gray New York Exchange Rochester Atlanta

Republicans Win in Philadelphia Election Reacts to Civic League

Philadelphia voters majority of party elects Bijor at the citywide contest. He defeats Civic League candidate W Stevenson and Democrat Bou Beers R. Herst. Republican organization claims victory amid a mixed turnout and sparse county results, with irregularities noted and a call for further checks.

Philadelphia Naarty Almont Aeats Republicus Tifet Tunskgat Greater Pittaburty W Stevenson Civic League Bou Beers R. Herst Tic Ular Republican Organization Ted Herdiy

Tennessee stockman 18 kicked by a mule

Carroll C. Brown of Pulaski Tenn was kicked in the bend by a mule at Hudson Mule Company yards near Marietta street yesterday about 9 30 am He was knocked unconscious and taken 300 to Elkin Goldsmith sanitarium Doctors say the injury is not fatal though very painful The worst damage appears to be to his right ear His wife and daughter were staying with Carrton Miller at 200 West Peachtree

Hudson Mule Company Marietta Street Carroll C. Brown Pulaski Tenn Stocktan Elkin-Goldsmith Sanitarium Mc Brown Browns Carrton Miller West Peachtree

Train wreck near Murpheysburg leaves four dead

Four persons killed and thirty six hurt when a Tingle Central train bound from St Laura to New Orleans derailed on a trestle six miles east of Murpheysburg after a broken rail. The dead include Mrs Grace Percy Carbondale I Sheriff Alden and Mrs Aldon Union County UTnota 5. Injured include Hewif Mec Cillian of Murphesstoro and sixteen Perry Hagtina show troupe members. Miss Helen oliowe is seriously wounded. One casualty expected.

Murphesstoro Slxteer Helen ¥ Oliowe Will Dia

Statue of Jefferson Urges Memorial in Washington

Davis R Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company, told House appropriations committees that no suitable Jefferson statue exists within the original Louisiana purchase area. He pressed a sundry civil bill provision to relinquish government claims to funds in the exposition company treasury in exchange for erecting a Jefferson statue on the exposition grounds at an estimated cost of about $200,000.

Washington Thomas Jefferson Davia R Francis House Exposition Company Jefferson

Peacemaker Killed After Party Fight in Holmes County

In Westville Holmes County two young men Vassar Hobbs and Dougleea Burgest Ta were killed after a party fight. Hobbs brother tried to intervene. Burgest fired a revolver killing Hobbs instantly. The incident occurred Monday night as a large youth gathering ended in violence.

Fensacaia Fla Varnsar Dougleea Burgest Sati Westville Holmes County Hobbs Burges

A Generous Gift Almanac for Household Use

A long, uneven notice promotes a family almanac, claiming it contains moon science, palmistry, dream interpretation, card reading, birthstones and meanings, plus beauty, manicuring, weights and measures. It promises guidance for party planning and evening entertainments for all family members in the district.

F Mtanyon Manac Barmere Macys

Crowds greet King Edward at Westminster Parliament opening

Thousands line the streets as King Edward and Queen Alexandra attend the state opening of Parliament. The procession passes Birmingham Place with the royal pair, amid peaceable crowds and police readiness. The House of Lords and Commons hear a throne speech outlining anticipated legislation and concerns in Persia and the Balkans. The Countess Granard and other diplomats attend the ceremony.

Lenien Westminster Edward Alexandra Prince Princess of Wales House of Parliament House of Lards Peera Peeressea House of Commons London Peereas Countess of Granard Misa Beatrice Mills Lot New York Reid J Ridgely Carter King Edward Persia Balkany

Black Farmer in Dublin Crises After Tragic Event

A Black farmer from Dublin, February 16, faced a personal crisis following the suicide of his sweetheart days earlier. In a fatal incident last night, he was fatally wounded after a distressing sequence connected to the prior tragedy. The man lived in a nearby county and was known in the local community as a well established landowner.

Negro Dublin Ga Plummer Cummings Tap Cummings Himealf Laéavréna County

Short Items of Interest From Atlanta News Pages

A compilation of brief notices from Atlanta including fishing trip reports and local meetings. Items mention vaudeville managers at the Piedmont hotel, Ladies' Auxiliary activities, the Diamond club meeting with a speech by Jack Goadling, Father Zilius at the Saratoga mission house, Dr D B Davis in Florida, and Hugh Mc Willett planning a Thomasville trip. Also reports a wife alleging husband’s elopement with a shallow girl and a missing person case involving Brooks in Atlanta.

Train kills school girl in Greshwood city

Irene Wade, 13, daughter of P D Wade, was struck by Southern Train No 6 while walking to school. She survived injuries until noon but died from the crash. Her left ten d arm were severely injured in the accident.

Greshwoot, & C Irene Wade P D Wade Southern

Acapulco Theater Fire Leaves Hundreds Dead

In Acapulco a theater fire during a gate performance honoring Governor Damian Flores killed hundreds, with estimates ranging from 200 to 350. Most victims were women and children, many charred beyond recognition, as the port shuts and churches host Masses for the dead.

Mexico City Acapulco Damian Flores Guerrero Pition Acapulco Port Haa

Ruleign Nok February 1 Child Labor Reform Proposed

February 1 report: the bill to limit women and minor workers to sixty four hours per week and bar night work for under sixteen. It sets a night restriction for 12 to 16 year olds and requires attendance records and a system of inspection overseen by the labor commissioner.

Howe Senate

Huntsville Mayor Suspends Police Chief J Wilson

Huntsville Alabama February 16 Special Chief of Police J Wilson was suspended from duty by the mayor this morning and charges were preferred by the mayor at an executive session of the city council tonight. The mayor was referred to the police committee. It is claimed the charges are trivial in nature.

Mayor Wilson Huntsville Ala J Wilson Aim Paliia Committee

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