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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
4
Washington February 24. Congress plans a frenzied week as the Senate and House push to pass the Sundry Civil and various appropriation bills before the session ends. Leaders aim to finish the budget and address the Navy Army Post Office and other key funds while considering the Philippines and statehood measures.
The rehearing of a $29,009,000 Standard Oil case opens before Judge Albert G. Anderson in federal court Chicago on February 2. The government will be led by District Attorney Sims of Chicago, aided by J. J. Wikervon. The Standard Oil Co is defended by a prominent team including BM. Landle and others.
American Albany February 21 The huge African lion Wallace a man-eater was killed in Americug last night by Captain Cardo after biting him during a cave encounter at the Metropolitan Carnival Company show Wallace had attacked trainer Cardo in Albany last week and was responsible for three deaths before his death The carnival troupe leaves Americe tonight for Dawson carrying the slain animal’s hide for Mounties
Washington February 2 Special The push to have census printing done by private contractors spurs labor protests led by Georgia typographical unions while lawmakers mull the issue. A Lawrenceville postmaster feud thread adds humor as Capitol chatter notes a city fight and a bystander’s odd defense.
A testimonial from Maden, Mrs H A Owens, details successful tobacco habit treatment at the James Sanatorium Memphis. After six weeks patient reports weight loss reversed, no cravings, and avoidance of smoke triggering headaches. James Home Cures advertise remedies for drug addictions and tobacco habits with confidential correspondence and home treatment options.
The Country Life Commission urges rural schools to serve daily life, teach agriculture and economics, and act as community centers. It calls for federal support to expand education, with schools aligning to living needs, improving health, sanitation, and moral instruction, while integrating community cooperation and extension work.
In Macon Georgia February 21 a vast crowd witnessed a remarkable funeral for Rev J W Williams who died after leaving Magon eight miles south. Two long months and three graves were prepared by two congregations and the Browns House wife as the body moved between Pine Grove Altman’s road and Macon. The body was finally laid to rest in Macon after an investigation showed the country congregation had claimed it first.
Fynton Pushnen a known Monmohts lawyer aids the prosecution as a volunteer while Robin and ex-Sheriff John Shapp help defend the Coopers in the case linked to the murder of Senator William Washington, a Nashville bar figure prominent in Tennessee.
John Harper, a Tower prisoner sentenced for murder and repeatedly respited, is described as performing quiet religious work inside jail. He leads Bible study for fellow inmates, preaches to a backslider, and receives visits from sympathetic women. His fate hinges on an appeal to the U S Supreme Court for a writ of error.
The First Baptist Church will hear several ministers in the coming months to consider a successor for Dr Landrum. Next Sunday Rev W J Howell of Roanoke VA preaches, followed by Rev Dr Poteat of Furman University Green Ville SA later. The plan focuses on educational outreach, agriculture and rural extension work to mobilize public sentiment and involve all ages in farming communities.
Hobart Burman driving a Buick broke the 100 mile world record on a circular track at the Mara Gran carnival, finishing over 11 minutes ahead of the previous record. The event drew 18,000 spectators in cloudy weather with one serious accident. Burman led from start to finish, while other races included a 2 mile amateur event and a women’s 1 mile record attempt won by Mrs Joan von Cuneo after a strong drive by DePalma.
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