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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1909

Page

8

Police raid uncovers large beer and whisky stash at Whitley and Cohen spots

Yesterday detectives staged simultaneous raids across town, seizing multiple cases of beer and barrels of whisky. At Cohen’s restaurant and Whitley’s near beer house they found about 1000 bottles and five boxes of whisky, with clever hidden doors concealing liquor. Several suspects, including two Black women, were arrested on near beer and liquor charges, while officers reported a bold, covert setup used to hide the alcohol.

Mace Morris Olen Decatur Street Hood Zthur Sergeant Roberts F. B. Whitley Petere Street Beer Dealer Arthur Coley Gray Nexro R. L Veal Rowan, Brannan Deval E. W Nalisy East Chasewood Arthur Jennia Burlay Dela Burke Courtians Bullara Black Chen Whitley Nally Dona J Chomsky Cohen Coben Central Avenue Boulevard Decatur Cohen's Place Whitley's

Atlanta to get new afternoon penny paper The State

The Times Publishing Company plans a new afternoon penny paper in Atlanta to rival major city papers. It will publish with 825,000 capital stock, offer telegraph service from The New York Sun, and pursue an independent editorial policy aimed at fighting corruption. Projections show a offering closely resembling The St Louis Star Chronicle, with temporary offices in the Brown-Randolph building.

Atlanta The Times Publishing Company New York Sun St. Louis Star- Chronicle Star Borate Brown-Randolpn

Thalf Million For Post Office Plan Moves Ahead

A Home bill reported to the house includes 3800,000 for the Atlanta public building as the final balance of 1,000,000 approved. Congressman Livingston seeks an emendment for extra funds to add a metal door entrance and brass interior fixtures. The building’s outside cost was listed at 1,000,000 with 61,000 for heat and light. The last date for bids on heating and lighting fixtures is March.

Jobe Corstens, Jr Washington House Atlanta Congress Livingston

Quarters Arranged in Washington for Cadets Attending Taft Inauguration

Accommodations in Washington D C for the Georgia Military academy and the Donald Prater Cadets attending President Taft’s inauguration have been secured at the Regent hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue. Professors G. H. Ganiner and Colonel J. Woodward announced the cadets will be cared for at the Regent after returning from Washington. A fundraising drive to cover travel for the cadets firemen’s corps and local militiamen continues with Colonel Clifford Anderson naming a special committee to boost collections.

Washington, D. C Georgia Military Academy Donald Prater Presidentfleet Taft Regent Hotel Pennsylvania Avenua G. H. Ganiner Douala Frazer J. Woodward Clifford Anderson Messrs H. S. Jackson G. H. Gardner J. BE. Woodward CB Caverty Claude South H. H. Cabanlas

Baldness Declared Unnecessary by Baltimore Specialist

Baltimore specialist William Chas. Keene of the Lorrimer Institute reports dramatic restoration of baldness and faded hair through a mail distributed remedy. Trial outfits are mailed prepaid. those interested can write to Branch 27 in Baltimore for a free full trial kit and guidance toward improvement.

Baltimore William Chas Keene Lorrimer Institute Trea

Morris Barwald Dies of Heart Failure in Atlanta

Morris Barwald Barnard a longtime Atlanta resident and figure in the Kapila Iron Works circle died suddenly yesterday morning around 9 o'clock while reading the paper. He is described as sixty three, with past service in the Civil War and deep ties to Atlanta’s mechanical community. Funeral services scheduled at his residence with Dr. David Marx officiating. Mrs Barnald was in Albany, Ga., at his death.

Morris W. Barnard Atlanta Barnald Raresid Kaptla Iron Worka Albany Gre Vid Marx

Auto Road to East Lake Under Construction

A new foot maradamined road is being built from the East Lake Country Club front gate toward Ponce De Leon Avenue in Druid Hill. Private subscriptions raised 28,000 dollars to fund grading and macadamizing, with a projected completion in about six months. The road will link the city to East Lake and the Georgia railroad, improving access to the Atlanta Athletic Club and Druid Hill Park.

East Lake Country Club Georgia Railroad Ponce de Leonavoaue Witod Nicholson Bons Mantha Apg Atlanta Athletic Club Citizens Ring de Kalb Fulton Rosa Aml Aen G Candler Forrest George Adair Druid Hill Pack Druid Hill Park Company Lowry Arnold B. Payne East Leko Colony Ponce de Laon Count Club Ponce de Leos Avénus Georgia East Lake Avenus Atlanta Howas Bart Lake

Fleeing Telegraph Operator Nears Arrest in Dark Street

L B Baker a telegraph operator, fleeing a suspected robber, was mistaken for a burglar by two officers on Eros Street before a brother operator identified him. Baker denies running and claims a grab incident caused the scare, leading to his arrest for walking improperly. His friends dispute the officers' version of events.

L. BE. Baker Geegman Baker Eros Street Esker Bakera

Auto Show for Atlanta Assured at Gathering

An Atlanta gathering confirms plans for a major automobile show with a six member show committee formed by the county Auto Mobile Chair and Auto Trades Association to coordinate funds, space, and operations. Projections indicate 60 to 125 cars from dealers, with the auditorium armory deemed suitable after modest improvements and a $5,000 to $26,000 cost range.

Alton County Automobile Auto Trades Association Auto Trades ‘Association Chamber of Commerce Sefe Johnson G. W. Hansen Hanson, Steinhauer Lee- Wald Houston Avatin Goodrich Rubber Company Atlanta Arion R. Ante Equipment Co Lambert Buick Motor Company Btélnhauer Stunholzer GW. Hanson BMC Bute Beowald Raxwoltbreca Co Mcwells EL. Hopkins HJ. Lamar Soka Stearns Aman Studebaker Maxzwall Maxwell Rapla

Special Notice To Fat People Detected In OCR Text

Fragmented, garbled notice appears to urge weight loss with dubious methods. It mentions Detroit and mail order trial packages and lists a drugstore address at 102 Whitehall Street, with no clear authoritative context. The passage lacks coherent structure and verifiable details.

Bango Sindy Bengo Bare Sou Benge Biase Detroit Mick Gradiu Evkin R Co Marietis Bran Nana Drugstore Whitehall Atrost

Interest in City Show Dates and New Auto Exhibit

A city business audience weighs fixed fall dates for an Atlanta auto show. Key figures press advertising, unify dealers as charter members, and press to align with manufacturers' schedules. Messages from auditors and firms abroad back strong exhibition support and potential car displays.

Atlanta W & McNeal, Jr Gas Coor Central Committee Charles Atkinson Journal Walter Cooper Murphy Audttorium Armory Auditorum Armory Gang Atkinaone Sum Claris Howell McNeal Mrr Howell Doveey, Brewster & Howell Ena Gans Cooper Chamber of Commerce Telegrama Thor Ruuch & Lung Cleveland B. R. Thomas Motor Car Company Buffalo America New York Paris Yornon Bros. Auto Company Re. Hantford Estrata FL. Wight, Jp Catcama

Prohibition Amendment Vote Moves To People In West Virginia

In Charleston on February 20 the Senate debated a resolution to submit the prohibition amendment to voters. The day saw shifting votes and absentees returning, with final tallies showing 18 for and 14 against the measure, signaling eventual submission to the people before the session ends. Both parties in the campaign had pledged to consider referendums affecting the legisature’s control and future policy.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va House Senate Tne Rapblicans

Foolish Highwayman Ends Runaway Attempt

Marcel Blanchard of Columbus saved himself from a would-be robber late last night while driving from Wrenton. A signal whistle near a lonely road point drew a masked man who halted Blanchard, who blocked with a whip. Blanchard, unarmed, frightened the attacker into fleeing as the “revolver” threat evaporated.

Columbus Marcel Blancherd Blmndall Ftrom Wrenton Bridie Blanchard

Deputy Marshal Killed in GreenvilleMill Incident

United States Deputy Marshal J B McAdama was killed at Anderson by Webb Simmons a white mill employee after Simmons fired shots in the mill village. When approached for arrest Simmons killed McAdama with a double barrel shotgun as residents faced threat from ongoing disturbance.

Greenvile D. C Pehenary United States J B. McAdama Webb Simmons Grr Mills Anderson Simmons Jim

Switch ruined by shuttle train on Seaboard line

An automatic switch worth over $5,000 on the Seaboard Air Line railway was wrecked yesterday afternoon when a shuttle train left the rails while crossing the switch beyond Howell's Station. The locomotive and cars followed leaving the switch destroyed and both lines delayed. repairs will take about two months at the factory.

Seaboard Ait Line Howell's Seaboard

Southern Veteran Dead in Newark Confederate Soldier Passes

Amody Bastion Eddy, a Confederate veteran, died at the German hospital in Newark on February 20 at age ninety nine. He had been a longtime favorite at the institution, serving nearly six years there and earning respect for his steadfast devotion, stating that he fought with Lee.

Newark Amody Bastion Eddy

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