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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1909

Page

3

Taft to Vet Corporate Evils and Dickinson Picked for Rail War Post

Taft plans a push against corporate evils while J M Dickinson of Mississippi, a Democrat and Roosevelt friend, is chosen as general solicitor for the Illinois Central with a 35000 yearly salary. Dickinson, born in Tennessee, former Confederate boy, educated in Tennessee and Germany, once Tennessee supreme court judge, later assistant attorney general under Cleveland, argued Alaska boundary before the joint high commission, and recently led the American Bar Association. Taft will not tour Alaska or Denver this year but may visit the south and southwest. an address by Judge Taft is set for University of Pennsylvania tomorrow.

Ata J M. Dickinson Tennessee Taft Cincinnati Dickinson Dickinson Will &Lye I~nois Central Misalsebppl University of Tennessee Germany Felix Grundy United States Asus Keippi Roosevelt Bryan Overton General Overton Ftaous Helle Meade Motor House Tnn Mense Estates Nashville Cleveland Supreme Court of Tennessee Harmon Joint High Commission Great Britain Ala American Bar Association Illinois Central System Stuygi Fant Fish Moners Denver Seatting Texas Jude Tatt University of Pennsylvania Benjamin Frankiis Lafayetta Philadelphia City Cavalry Pennsylvania University New York

Man Sues Railway Over Ticket Sale Refusal

Rome, February 21 special AL Samuels a Negro doctor of Rome sues Southern railway claiming North Rome depot agent refused to sell him two tickets to Atlanta under the new law and used insulting language. He states he went to the depot September 27, 1908 seeking two tickets and was quoted 396 dollars then told to forget a ticket.

Rome AL Samuels Southern Railway Becanta North Rome Samuels Atlanta

Atlanta Auto Show Plans Gain Public Interest

Automakers, dealers and Atlanta clubs discuss a city auto show with tentative fall timing. Officials and manufacturers weigh factory support, venue access, and publicity while a central committee contemplates a permanent secretary and a broader organizing panel.

Wyoming Bars Saloons From Rural Districts

Cheyenne February 2 Anti-Liquor legislation dominated the state legislature session. New laws prohibit liquor sales in incorporated cities and raise county licenses to 1000 dollars,预计将使全州约200家酒馆关门, reflecting broad crackdown on liquor.

Wyoming Cheyenne Wio

Lenten Season Begins Wednesday Observances Noted

The Lenten season starts Wednesday with Roman Catholic and Episcopal services. Episcopal churches in the city held noon daily services for Lent in recent years. Catholics observe fasting and abstinence on Wednesdays and Fridays, with meat restricted on other days. A special service is planned at the Sacred Heart Church with specific hours and fasting rules outlined for the season.

Epiacopalians

Twenty Two Half Starved Chinese Found in Bonded Car

Twenty two Chinese were discovered in a bonded box car in the city, the car sealed with a government stamp. The passengers, described as half starved, had reportedly crossed the Mexican border at El Paso. They are being held in the county jail awaiting migration inspectors.

Ban Luis Obinpe Cal Wist Dion Imugele Asiation Almsare San Francisco Southern Pacific Page Vetremen Heriff el Paro Jat

Tariff schedules halt depresses steel trade outlook

New York reports discouraged stock markets last week amid halted tariff scheduling and dwindling demand in Von rand steel and iron trades. United States Steel Corp faced pricing signals while copper industries and foreign markets showed mixed signals, with some stabilizing features and cautious optimism in other sectors.

New York United States Steel Corporation Businesa Ates Copper Producers Association American Securitien New York Public' Service Commission Erlebonda

Eulogies Paid to Dead Congressmen

Warnington reports a formal ceremony where Senators Willem Bosd Allison of Iowa and Rebury Churchwell Latimer of South Carolina and Representative Ariosto Wiley of Alabama were honored in a joint memorial in Washington. The event drew thirty two attendees and featured remarks from Latimer and Wiley, with other speakers from South Carolina and Alabama.

Wiley Bir Clayton Alabeom

Atlanta Center of Widest Influence Chosen for New Pastor

Rev Dunbar H Ogden accepts call to lead Central Presbyterian Church of Atlanta resigning from First Presbyterian Knoxville. He cites Atlanta as center of widest influence in the south and aims to unite the congregation with the presbytery. Salary details disputed. release in ninety days expected.

Huotville Duntey Fi Oydes Central Presbyterian Church Lagdetr Atlanta Dunder H. ‘Opden Piret Presb Knoxville Tenn Presbytery Wms Questen Ogden Dunbar H. Ogden First Presbyterian Church Chtn LY Central Presbyterian Church of Iola South Earope

Omaha Mob Attacks Greeks in South Omaha Riot

A large mob attacked Greek residents in South Omaha amid a planned lynching attempt and hostile speeches. Police requested extra officers after clashes. fires, beatings, and property destruction spread across multiple blocks. Several Greeks were injured and taken to hospitals as the mob and authorities clashed. militia was called in later to restore order.

South Omaha Omaha Sheriff Byalley AntiGreek Lecrey Qatresta

Whites in Iowa after Negroes riot aftermath

A mob in Iowa turns violent after allegations of crimes by Black men. Police seek information from jailed suspects as tension rises over the Clara Rosen murder and the Johnston assault. Rioters threaten lynchings while authorities raise funds for detectives and plan mass meetings to calm the situation.

Maus Womes Clara Rosens George McBride Mahoney Oscar Hogan Agnes Yates Swork John Irwit LeRoy Bawanda Clara Rosen Johnston John Junkin Rosen Rosey Intarga Ottumas

Wedding Liquor Seized. Trial Set For March Second

Police keep wedding liquor at station after two intoxication law violations charged against Morris Cohen, a grocery operator at 103 Decatur Street, with March 2 trial looming. An earlier Constitution report misstated quantities, noting about 1,000 beer bottles and five cases of whiskey instead of two and a half barrels.

Lawa Morris Cohen Decatur Street

Improvement Noted In Condition Of Black Estate Man

There was a slight improvement in the condition of E. Black a prominent real estate man who filled the name of his son C.H. Black on Peachtree road. He passed a quiet night. The police department of Boutin Omahawa received communications. Governor Shallenberger was notified and asked if necessary to call out the state militia at Omaha. Adjutant General Hartington was alerted for service readiness.

E.black C.H. Black Peachtree Road Polles Boutin Omahawa Shallenberger Omaha Hartingtom

No Whisky Near Army Posts Proposal Surfaces

Feb 21 Waltington A movement to ban the sale of intoxicants near army posts and government reservations is being launched by the Anti Stoon League of Amerton. Deliberations reference a Delaware City post and cite letters from President-Elect Taft, War Secretary Weight, Major General J F Bell, and others urging state action to prohibit liquor sales within two miles of posts.

Waltington Igler Womerton Delaware Delaware City Amerton Tats J. F. Bell Star United States Army Davis Coronel Wailama Philippines Taft War Department Wright

Shore Items of Interest Telegram to police and arrests delay

A telegram to the chief of police from Birmingham asked to notify Archie Mclean that his wife died there yesterday. Police learned Mclean was not found and letters to him had been returned. Barfield searched for McLean in town with no success and learned he had written from Atlantic to read letters to him care of Manhattan State Bank, 88 Marietta Street. An event at Washington Street was postponed due to Mrs Six Bammas’s illness. A fire on Wall Street damaged ten stocks of goods and a fireman fainted but recovered outside. The Women’s Auxiliary Board meets at 8 this Tuesday in Empire Building SE-410 chamber of commerce room to aid in memorial for Jet Chandler Harris.

Charles Estroys Movb Thirtieth Adealoore Riviers Thintieth Q Streets Dionisios Catapedie Poiki Eimeris Twentty-eighthood Grecia Subtle ‘Ule Charis Batroy Pollo Brhrgn Wiliam Chandler Porter Chandler Sid Porter Birmingham Archie Mclean Alabama MrLean Tite Mclean Barfield Atlantic Manhattan Marietta Street Wall Street Uncle Remyn Memorial Association Chamber of Commerce Se-410 Empire Building Tuewsey Herris

Memorial Services for John F Barclay

Memorial services were held at the First Methodist church for John F Barclay with Rev John Stewart French presiding. Speakers included John Hillyer Todt and BB Crew, praising Barclay, founder of the Barclay Mission and member of the First Methodist church.

First Methodist Church John Stewart French John F. Barclay JF. & Todt John Hillyer Second Baptist Church BB. Crew Howard von Epps Barclay Barclay Mission First Methodiat Church

Mortuary notices list Linch and Schwarz deaths

Marvin Linch of Gochs died yesterday at 8 o clock at his residence 18 Western avenue. Funeral services will be at the residence this afternoon at 3 o clock. R M Schwarz of Mobile Alabama, a longtime southwest citizen, died recently. Lela Marie Price Petco, 83 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Prine of 28 Bonder Street, died yesterday. Body to be taken to Stone Mountain for interment tomorrow at 10 o clock in the morning.

Marvin Linch G. M. Goch Western Avenus Lela Marie Price Lela Marie Petco Mra Lo AL Prine Bonder Street Stone Mountain

Should Bachelors Pay For Old Maids Support Debate

Wesley Memorial church Baracas and Young Men's Christian Association plan a Washington's Birthday debate at 6 o clock with the question Should Bachelors Be Taxed for Old Maids' Support. Mamie Wyatt and Mr Summers headline as speakers. refreshments to follow. all over 13 invited.

Wesley Memorial Church Washington Diethday Young Men'e Chetso Association Misa Mamie Iytara Garral Tegular Philathes Wemley Memorial Church

Anniversary Service for Bishop Nelson at St Philip's

An anniversary service for Right Rev. Cleland Kislach Nelson bishop of the Atlanta Episcopal Diocese will be held at St Philip's Cashertror on Wednesday morning at 19 ovrack February 24. The program includes processional hymns, communion, sermon, anthems, and liturgical responses led by Mark Andrews and G C Martin.

Cleland Kislach Nelson Atlanta Episcopal Church St Philip's Cashertror O'Vrack Mark Andrews G. C. Martin Dimittus

W. P. Hills condition remains unchanged at home

The condition of W. P. Hill city attorney, critically ill at his West Peachtree home, remains the same after the close of last night reports.

W. P. Hill West Peachtree Beport

Burglars Wreck Bank in Fremington New Jersey

Burglars blew the First National Bank building at Caltron near Fremington Minnesota, triggering an early morning explosion that alarmed the town. Police and residents gathered as authorities secured the scene and searched for the robbers who escaped with their loot.

Fremington First National Bank Caltron

Old Atlanta Man Heads National Automobile Association

An Atlanta native, A. G. Batchelder, longtime managing editor of The Automobile, promotes a national automobile show and coordinates with LA Miles, Alfred Reese, and EP. Chastant of three major automobile associations. The figure, linked to S. D. Dunwoody of Kirkwood, rose from bicycle champion to auto industry leader, heading the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers with twenty seven member companies.

Atlanta A. G. Batchelder Avomobile LA Miles Alfred Reese EP. Chastant HP. Chalfastt Hie Hlaaly D. Dunwoody Kirkwood Atlenta Waltham Manufacturing Madison Square Garden

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