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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1909

Page

5

The Blue Mouse at Atlanta Theatre With Millicent Evans

Miss Millicent Evans headlines the touring company in Clyde Pitchs The Blue Mouse at Atlanta showing Wednesday and Thursday nights. Evans plays the daring heroine who enthralls a railroad president and a clerk, with intrigue from a Salome dancer and rival women creating comic complications.

Millicent Evans Atlanta Alock Agy Ahe Clyde Pitch Miss Evans Fm the Ailante Blue Westheart

Ladson Conference on Cotton Exchange Bills in Washington

Washington February 9 Special Wille in Washington on his way from Boston Hon Ladson conferred with agricultural committee members on hearings set for February 24 regarding cotton exchange bills. Ladson, general counsel for Farmers Union, backs congressional action to curb exchange gambling as B M Neill of Texas arrives urging cotton farmer interests be considered. The Bureau of Corporations’ final cotton exchange report, long awaited, is still unpublished prompting talk of a congressional inquiry led by Representatives Livingston and Burleson amid a broader mystery surrounding the matter.

Washington Boston Ladson Agricultural Committee Kouse Jn Farmers’ Union I B. M Neill Texas Farmer Union Congress Bureau‘ of Corporations Econ Livingston

Receipt That ures Weak Men-Free

A fragmentary note references a somber event with mentions of a state burial. It recalls Petersburg and a Grand Duke Vladimin and hints at a public mourning or memorial. The text’s garbled OCR obscures clear dates and facts but indicates a formal state presence.

EOE Areme West Iriaie Rare Petersburg Vladimin Acre

New Company Formed In Hartwell Ga

Through their attorneys A G and Ju Yan McCurry the Farmers Cotton and Fertilizer Company seeks incorporation to handle cotton coal cotton seed farming and insurance The stockholders are Clarence Linder J Ley Tensley and James E Carter. Bond election planned in Moultrie Ga to issue 60000 in bonds to extend water mains fire protection finish sewer work and improve streets City Attorney Wilkes presiding. election date to be announced. support reportedly strong.

Hartwell A G Ju- Yan WcCurry Farmers Cotton and Fortiizer Company Aquerior Maultese Ga A. Wilkes

Congress Considers Presidential Approval for Statehood

Senator Nelson urged quick action as the New Mexico and Arizona statehood bill faced the Senate Territories Committee. The measure would require federal approval of the new states by the president, a key step before statehood can proceed.

Congress Washington Nelson New Mexico Arizona Senate

Senate Passes Strenuous Day Army and Pension Bills

Washington February 9 The Senate approved the army bill with 102 635 000 in appropriations and the pension bill carrying 60 889 000. forty five other bills were passed. In the House major supply measures advanced and committee reports on pulp and paper rivers harbors and printing were presented. Debate on fortifications featured various speeches.

Woshington Congran Haa Senate Houses of Representatives Post Office Special Apecul Printing Investigation Committee Peters Massachusetts Me. Foster Vermont Devis Minnesota Smith Missouri Foster Dilnois Cox

Mortuary notices and obituaries from Bremen and nearby towns

Funeral services were held for Mem P H Maund in Atlanta with burial in Macon Georgia. J A McCows died at 184 Walker Street and services were conducted by Rev C I Thomas at Greenberg Bond Bloomfield. interment followed in Westlawn. A man identified as Pamotsuewe, aged 70, died at 388 East Georgia Avenue. his funeral scheduled for this afternoon. Mrs Martha Price of Bremen died in Milledgeville and will be interred at Mt Zion cemetery, related to prominent local families. D F Faxerson known as Ansie Dan died in Sparta after an illness. widow and three sons survive. Cram Hest of Butler died after a brief illness from acute indigestion. C B Williams, a prominent farmer near Villa Rica, passed away after several weeks illness.

J A McCows Walker Street Wetreriny Greenberg Bond & Bloomfield C. I Thomga Jackson Hill Baptist Church Weetilow Martha Price Bremen Bren Milledgeville Mormine Wea Mt Zion Bre Price Sam J Entrekin P. Fergerson Sparta Faxerson Ansie Dan Golock Methodlie Butler Hest Soun C. B. Williams Villa Rica Villa_Rica Willlawa Wellimown Tacmer Eouth

Rheumatic Pains and Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills

An advertisable testimonial asserts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve rheumatic pains and nervous irritation, improving sleep. It claims the remedy does not upset the stomach or create a habit, and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit.

Miles

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Health

The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood disease and poor health, claiming it builds abundance and vigor by purifying blood. It touts relief from various ailments and offers liquid or tablet forms under the brand name Garnetah.

Hood

Chicago Saloons Open On Sundays Ruling Declares No City Power

Chicago February 1 The crusade to close Chicago saloons on Sundays received a setback as the Springfield Supreme Court decided it lacks authority to compel Mayor Busgs to close grogshops on the first day of the week.

Chicago Crusade Supreme Court Springfield

Chicago Men Indicted Over Conspiracy in Building Trades

Chicago February 19 Martin B Madden president of the Associated Building Trades of Chicago and M J Bove business agent of its Electrical Workers Union were indicted by a Cook county grand jury True bills with at least two counts were returned in Judge Breeman's court One count charges conspiracy against certain contractors Bonds were set at 5000.

Chicago Martin B. Madden Associated Building Trades of Chicago Amg M. J. Bove Electrical Workers’ Union Cook County Gram Breeman's Court Caplaces Iscuca

Funeral Arrangements for Gus Cox Held at Home

The funeral for Gus Cox of Company G Cox was arranged after his death at his home 17 Capitol Avenue early yesterday. Services will be held at the family residence.

Co. G. Cox Capitol Avenue

Emory College Alumni Help Attend Funeral of Late Member

The Rev. 8 D Ledbetter will officiate interment in Westview cemetery for Sir Cox who entered Emory College in 1889 and earned a BS in 1892. Chi Phi fraternity associates and Emory officials will attend. Committees and pallbearers include Judge James B. Ridley and Dr S B Ridley along with other Chicago Ferrell and Harvey Hill associates.

Mence Ledbetter Westview Cemetery Sir Cox Emony College Garama Chi Phi JE. Dickey Emory Conllege Charles R. Willams United States Emory College CO. T. Lester Howard Pattito JE War Nathaniel Wilson W. E. Holcombe M. L. Rockmore T W Clanton A. A. Rose W. T. Colquitt Harvey Hii Ben H. Abbott, Jr Joe Brown Connally

Report revives noted disputes in Senate and House

Washington reports two disputed clashes between President Roosevelt and Congress were revived as the House Appropriations Committee released the sundry civil bill. It includes limits on Secret Service operations and Hepburn rate law enforcement funding, plus large allocations for Panama canal work, public buildings, and a building in Washington housing multiple federal offices. The bill also carries a provision for a Bromo Quinine laxative ad appears at the end of the page.

Washington Roosevelt Congress House Committee On Secret Service Irsasung Department Mil Geological Survey Reclamation Service General Land Office Indian Bureau Ot Tota Expitel Interior Department Panama Canal

Serious Charge Made by Heney in San Francisco Trial

In San Francisco on February 19, during the Patrick Calhoun bribery trial, Francis J Heney charged Abraham Ruefs attorney Henry Act with knowledge of Morris Haas plan to shoot the prosecutor in court. Judge Lawlor warned belligerent attorneys last November. a jury box seat remains to be filled before peremptory challenges resume. Charles Heldwald, a restaurant proprietor, testified an attempt was made to learn his stance on the case while Heney acknowledged a man was sent to ask questions about Heldwald.

Frencisco Cal Patrick Calhoun Francis J Heney Henry Act Abraham Ruef Morris Haas Lawlor Charles Heidswald Reataurant Heney Heldewald Haney

Recess in Cooper trial amid defense planning

In the Colonel D. B. Cooper murder trial of D. B. Cooper, Robin J Cooper and John T. G. Guard, attorneys paused proceedings for a recess. Expectation centers on defense calling Colonel Cooper as an early witness to frame a self defense theory. John D. Sharp’s testimony is likely, while Robin Cooper’s appearance remains uncertain.

John D. Sharp Tealfy Belie Robin Cooper

Advocate for Central Detective Bureau Backed by Bonaparte

Washington February 19 Attorney General Bonaparte urged a central detective bureau within the Department of Justice before the House Appropriations Committee. He opposed any limit on secret service staff arguing restriction would aid lawbreakers and impede legitimate government work.

Washington Department of Justice Wea Bonaparte House Committee On Appropriations

Handkerchiefs Exhibit From Our Linen Department

Our Handkerchief department showcases a large, varied selection including new arrivals. We highlight linen handkerchiefs priced at 1.50 value for a six pack, now 1.00, and sheer lawn and all linen varieties at 15¢ to 25¢. We praise suppliers and note our continued strong purchases of the best quality.

Georgia Lawmakers Move Fort McPherson Road Widening Bill

Washington dispatch reports Senator Clay introduced an amendment to authorize the secretary of war to grant 20 feet of Fort McPherson reservation for widening the East Point road, sending the measure to the president. Georgia post office fights, testimony, and a looming jury disqualifications row mix with talk of commercial cotton schemes and political maneuvering in Washington.

Weehington Specia Clay House Secretary of War Fulton County Fort McPhersop East Point Waynesboro Lawrenceville Georgia Schwarzwerre Edwards Hays Washington Cole A. O Nix Witham EB. Simmona le Wera Am Nieang Post Office Tedeon Lyons

Steeple Jack in Court Over License Dispute

Macon February 19 Special Reporter W F Ramseur known as Steeple Jack faced Call Officer Reddy who tried to serve him a license citation atop the smoke rack at the Macon Railway and Light power plant. Ramseur was fined 35 with suspension after he secured a license, with Alderman Sam Mayer pushing to regularize this line of work.

Macon W. FL Rumseur Reddy Macon Railway and Light Company Manshd Fe Ramseur Sam Mayer

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Buck Anh Cate Cny Miss Millicant Evans Blue Monge John Corrigan, Jr Burleson Butt Reme P. H. Maund Mem P Hf Maund Greenberg, Bund & Thamfield Frank Siler Wesses Memorial Church A. H. Edmondson Gus" Cox Dr. Hathaway & Co Uma Thea Cooper Central Bureau OF Detectives Rose Point En Lace Rock Lawn Chamberlin~Johnson- DuBose Company Sorrigas Bis Freedman’s Savings Bank Sa Cue R.A. Astley Allen-Sparks Gas Light Co Tansing Michigan Bellevue Hotel Aie Jo Mocetory
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