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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1909

Page

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Band of Burglar Clars Trapped in Atlanta Case Breaks

Nashville man William Jones faces charges as head crook in a series of robberies. Three youths Crozier Webb Knight confess complicity in Laurel Market, Whitehall Pharmacy and Byfield Safe Blowings. Jones arrested at his Nashville home. MacVeagh connection noted in Chicago.

Laurel Market Whitehall Pharmacy Byfield Safs Polis Station Nasiville Ami Wiliam Jones Nuzhvila Town Cdatody Wiliams House Leroy Crosier Fowler Street Doyle Brannan Webb Sears Wilt Knight Branpan Belcher Brannam Wootwara Agencs Wewt Street B. F. Byfria West Aggst Jones Ben Aly Janta Decatur Jones Wee Franklin MacVeagh Chicago Wayne MacVeagh Pennsylvania Yale MacVeagh United States Illnois

Silence Room Fixed for Women of Church

Chicago February 7. Rev Jonasten Ufershan creates a silence room for women at Immanuel Baptist Church, located in the rear. A woman attendant enforces silence, and violators will be asked to leave immediately. Dr Myers notes that quiet space helps prevent breakdowns and hopes the room will relieve stress for women.

Chicago Jonasten Ufershan Im- Foanuel Baptist Church Dr Myers

City Police Attacked by Mob of Soldiers in Port Townsend

In Port Townsend Washington on February 17 a clash between city police and artillery troops left Police Chief Barkley and Officer Wiggins with scalp wounds and bruises. A squad of special police and Captain Reeder from Fort Worden restored order as about 100 soldiers protested arrests and clashed with officers amid prior tensions with artillery troops.

Port Townsend Wash Barkley Offeer Wiggins Special Police Reeder Fort Worden Wiggins

Furniture Factory Fire Damages Ote Wa District

Fire struck a local furniture factory in Ote Wa early today causing significant losses estimated between $60,000 and $70,000. The blaze damaged portions of the building and its contents. officials reported partial insurance coverage and investigation into the cause continues.

Ote

Naval appropriation bill restores marine corps to battleships

Washington debated the naval appropriation measure passing today after three days of consideration. The bill totals about 136 million dollars and restores the marine corps to battleships and cruisers, amid strong opposition and defense from Senators Cummins Hale Tillman Perkins and La Follette.

Washington Marine Corps Senate Genator la Foltette Navy Department Carimina Roosevelt Cummins Tawa Theodore Roosevelt Curamins Hale Navy Department Congress Manaule Tts Mavy Department

Cooper Sharp trial heats up with witness barrage

Nashville reports a tense second day as three female state witnesses describe events around the Carmack murder case. Prosecutors push a narrative of coercion and collusion while defense faces growing friction.

Joe Tilson Named to Succeed Carter Tate

The district attorney position sees Joe Tilson chosen to replace Carter Tate. The formal appointment follows leadership change within the office.

Joe” Tilson Carter Tate

Tilson Seen As Next U S District Attorney in Georgia

Washington reports William J. Tilson of Atlanta is favored for the northern district attorney post. The incumbent Coronei Carter Tate’s term runs to December, delaying formal announcement. Tilson’s family ties to Yale and Republican stances, plus his role with Fulton Colville, bolster expectations for a forthcoming appointment.

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Editors Haled by Government for leseMajeste

A federal grand jury in Washington indicts Pulitzer and Smith in a lese majeste case. The situation centers on governance actions with a political dimension and potential press freedom implications.

Federal Washington Pulitzer Smith Hers

Bench warrants issued for arrest of editors in libel case

New York reports Roosevelt and ally taft figures implicated in a libel dispute. The World quotes claims that the president is using federal power to harass newspapers and enforce political malice. The statement labels Roosevelt an episode and The World an institution, arguing widespread press persecution.

Warranted arrests in Panama papers case tied to five publishers

Washington February 17 warrants issued late today for the arrest of Joseph Pullteer proprietor Caley MH Van Hamm and Robert H Lyman audicers of The New York World and for Delevan Smith and Charles H Willams owners of The Indianapolis News for criminal help in publication of charges of irregularities in U S government purchases of the Panama canal property from the French owners. Indictments returned by the U S grand jury in this city. warrants issued by the clerk of criminal court No 1. The Press Publishing Company of New York named in the corporate defendant faced with summons to appear forthwith. Writs directed at five natural defendants. copies to be sent to New York or Indianapolis for service. The case involves stories alleged to have been designed to blackmail. Theodore Roosevelt and Taft named among those alleged to be influenced. Continued on Page Two.

Washington Bextech Joseph Pullteer Caley MH van Hamm Robert H Lyman New York World Delevan Smith Charles H Willams Indianapolis News Panama New York Indianapolis Haker Theodore Roosevelt Williggm H. Taft BP Taft Douglas Robinson William Selton Cromwell Newopapaes Aummona Press Publishing Company Ser~vice Otto Carmichae United States John RA. Shnleids Newark New York Word William Neilson Cromwell Kithu Root J Plerps Morgan Cheriee

Tucker Family Rows Over Colonel Tucker’s Retirement

Domestic troubles hinge on Col. W F Tucker and wife as they plan to live in An King before military retirement. Col. Facker nears retirement due to ill health, hoping for full gilt pension, while Mrs Tucker, daughter of the late Gen John A Logan, seeks full retirement through the War Department with her mother urging action.

W F Tucker War Department Facker Tucker John A Logan

Tucker's Wife Faints At Hearing In Retiring Board Case

Dramatic episodes unfold in Chicago as Colonel William F Tucker seeks honorable retirement with pay. His wife Mary Logan Tucker sues for separate maintenance on grounds of intemperance, while his son and mother–in–law oppose retirement with compensation. The hearing ends with tense remarks and a pledge to await the secretary of war's decision.

Chicago Army Retiring Board Wiliam F . Tucker Department of the Lakes Mary Logan Tucker Aled Tucker John Eogan Ceptain Furker Colonel Tucker Philippines San Franciso

Burglary Alarm Ends Hair-Raising Night at Pryor Street

A Black intruder frightened by police burst into a Pryor Street home, dragging at the bed area before fleeing as officers arrived. A confederate outside was intercepted and tied up near Echols and Nie store at 458 South Pryor. The rear door showed forced entry as officers investigated the break-in and questioned a man later identified as James Alexander.

Pryor Street Elem Tyne Moles Ambers Polae Williams Lioyd Creceny Echols & Nie South Pryor Artest

Weather Prophecy Georgia Fale Warmer Thursday and Rain Likely

Weather data from multiple stations notes warmer temperatures across Georgia with a warm spell in the south. Forecast calls for Thursday and Friday cloudiness and possible rain to end the warming period. Temperature range and rainfall figures appear garbled but indicate a mild January pattern with a 24 hour rainfall total near 0.00 inches and a monthly deficit around 6.5 inches.

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