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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

6

Little Possum Gift Delights Miss Cecil Spooner at Lyric

Miss Spooner, the dainty stage actress, drew a large audience at the Lyric in The Girl and the Detective. After the curtain, she greeted guests on stage, receiving a live possum presented by Fink Cherry. The show, starring Max Spoonerle, drew packed houses and high praise for the entire cast.

Mise Ceri Spooner Miss Spooner Aharmer Wttle Mae Groper Max Spoonerle Atalure

Infant suffocated in bed. investigation begun

In Macon Georgia a four month old child of W D Dall Nee suffocated during the night. The mother and father were found with the infant dead this morning as investigators began a formal inquiry into the tragedy.

Macon Coron

Admiral Dewey Declines Invitations to Hampton Roads

Washington February 18. Admiral Dewey Rae has declined the president's invitations to accompany him to Hampton Roads to witness the review of the battleship fleet due to his recent table position.

Admiral Dewey Washington Dewey Rae Hampton Roads

Banker Goes to Pen in Freehold on February 18

Albert Ywining former president of the wrecked Monmouth Trust and Safe Deposit Company of Asbury Park was taken to the state prison to begin a wax-rear era. Don't fail to be at German Cafes new dining room opening souvenirs 27 29 Pryor st Schwarz and Bion props

Pen Freehold Albert Ywining Monmouth Trust and Safe Deposit Company Asbury Park Pryor St. Schwarz & Bion Pryorst Schwarz & Bliom

World Congress on Conservation Opens North American Session

President Roosevelt urged universal cooperation in conservation at the White House as delegates from the United States Canada and Mexico gathered for the North American Conservation Conference. The meeting outlined steps toward a world wide congress with nations invited to participate and Pinchot named chair of the American delegation.

Washington Roosevelt White House Breeddeot Roosevelt Canada Mexico Hoosevele Bacon Cief Forester Pinchot Simlu Baeh Housevelt South Wilson Seld Aleo Denedr Mexics Rydney Fishar United States Big Country Romulo Escobar Gifford Pinchot Sydney Fisher

No Penalty Paid for Mail Delays Quietly Upholds Railroads

A belated post office ruling avoids fines for late rural and mail trains, citing no law requires penalties. Senators and railroad officials note past amendments and statutes, with the Post Office Department choosing not to enforce fines and saving railroads millions annually.

Jebe Cortigan, Jr Woodington Post Office Department Senate Post Office Commission Henator Clay Postoffice Department Asaésa Fhe Clas United States Shallenhelp Er Ate Congress Department Delaras Senetor Clay Post Office Commission of the Senate

Brooks Acquitted in Columbus Assault Case

Brooks a well known Columbus citizen was tried in superior court this week on assault with intent to murder. He was acquitted. He formerly managed a city theater and had recent trouble with an employee. A street confrontation led to a shot in the arm. German Cafe opens tomorrow with a ladies dining room and souvenirs.

Brooks Columbus Brooke Siéetrie Theater Brocke

New Trials Asked by Columbus Men

In Columbus Georgia this week the Muscogee County Anti-Saloon League saw verdicts of guilty in several prohibition cases. Detective FM Jaudon testified that he visited Bishop and Daniel's places to buy whisky, facing vigorous cross examination. Judge Littlejohn imposed fines of 1000 dollars in two cases and 300 dollars in another, prompting motions for new trials in all three cases.

Columbus Muscogee Superior Court Muscoges Anti-Saloon League J W Bishop A B Daniel J J Rocera FM Jaudon Nashville, Tenn Muscogee County AntiSalaan League Savers Caatn Wen Lala Jaudon Bishop Daniel

Cafe Opens New Dining Room Tomorrow Souvenirs Sold

The cafe unveils a new dining room tomorrow with souvenirs on sale. Pryorst Schwarz and Bliom are listed as proprietors or sponsors.

George Barton Sought by Federal Officers After Canton Escape

George Barton, the one armed watch f lower, fled Atlanta a year ago and is now pursued by federal agents. Harper, a Murray County man under death sentence, had prior post office robberies. This month he was captured, while Barton remains wanted as Canton post office safe robbery with over two hundred dollars reported missing.

George Barton Watcrlower Atlanta Tme Harper Murray County Canton

George Barton Linked to Two Postoffice Thefts

Postoffice inspectors tied George Barton to two Canton and Daytonia robberies. Handwriting on the scenes matched Barton's. Two days after the Canton job, the Daytonia office was robbed, 84410 stamps and 81000 in cash vanished. A crook named Sampson confessed in Jacksonville, implicating Barton.

George Barton Vegemen Barton Canton Daytonia Sampson Jacksonville

Modern Leander Lamb Troubled Home Disturbance

Nathan Bive, distributor of a banking company, and his wife Mrs Fannie Eluc caused a scene at a private residence near Courtland and Elite streets last night. Neighbors alerted police who intervened as Mrs Blue chased Mr Lamb. They were taken to the police station and posted a bond of 43.

Nathan Bive Focal Banking Fannie Eluc Courtland Give Bentley Mortig

Capitalists Coming to Inspect Central Georgia Power Plant

Capitalists from New York and other large cities, led by W J Maasee of the Central Georgia Power Company, will visit Lloyd Shoals next week during construction. They travel to Atlanta then Jackson, greeted by Macon business leaders, with a school parade planned and a chamber of commerce reception in Macon.

Fceruubry Leach Central Georgian Power Company New York Prttsrg Durate W.J Maasee Power Company Lloyd Shoals Fn Construction Atlantac Jackson Macon Ahoala i Maconim Chamber of Commerce

Old Colony Trust Foreclosure Request Reveals Lender Details

Old Colony Trust seeks foreclosure on a mortgage securing 839000000 in gold pledges to Atlanta firms. The action names Currier Rollins Fallsburg as receivers and outlines the trust’s challenge to protect interests amid a court filing and related legal maneuvering.

Colony Trust Atlanta Birmingnan Atantic Rece Torners Currier Rollins & Fallsburs Boston United States Alisa Enity Old Coop Company Ce Atlana Firminghan Atlane Shen Ol Colony Company Athe Legal Houble

Sunday School Conference in Columbus Georgia

Sunday School Conference held last evening in the First Presbyterian Church Sunday school room under Georgia supervision. John T Fletcher chaired the event with addresses by Res Henry Boobmaya and W Vaught. The conference, attended by many Barker of hall, featured a lively gathering and strong participation.

Columbus Ga Georgia John T Fietcher Sluuybar Res Henry Boobmaya Vaught Barkers of Nall

Woman Missed Train After Lacking Thirty Cents in Rome

Mrs Johnson of Plainsville sues Southern Railway for 21000 damages claiming negligent Rome agent caused her to miss a Rome to Paiavlte train on June 15 leaving her stranded overnight. She alleges the agent was grossly negligent and caused mental distress and substantial inconvenience.

Rome Mra Jessié Johnson Plainsille Sautherg Railyway Airs Johnson Io Paiavlte Abe Noda Rome

Sudden Death of Infant at Binning near Witter

A baby of JR Tasseter died at night in the arms of its father near Binning, 24 miles from Witter. The child suffered from croup and passed away just before dawn. The Tasseter family and local officials, including company leaders, are seeking to determine the circumstances.

Wittespurg Binning Witter Ture JR Tasseter Teasetream & Brochholder Hileliesa Manut Turing Comnanr

Staten Island Man Strong for Cooper

George W. Turker of Graniteville Staten Island testifies he recovered from chronic dyspepsia after using Cooper New Discovery. He describes severe stomach pain digestion troubles and fatigue prior to treatment and credits the medicine with restoring appetite digestion weight and energy. The Cooper Medicine Co. advertises the remedy through druggists and offers a booklet upon request.

George W. Turker Graniteville Staten Island L . Cooper Coopers Casper Cooper Sheelth Tae Cooper Medicine Co Dayton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atlanta National Bank Cotton States Cecil Spooner Spooner le Miss Cech Spooner World Congress ON Conservation North Ameran Muse's Whitehall St Postal Department Joseph Stewart Ace Pryor St. Schwarz & Bliem Muscogee County AntiSaloon League Dr.e. G. Griffin Leander Lamb Remington Remington Typewriter Company Rat Amg Everywhere Peacktree St Atlanta, Ge Phillips & Crew CO Peachtree Street OLD Colony Trust Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad Jessie Johnson Southern Trom
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