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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1909

Page

13

Campaign expenditures linked to Stephenson backers urged

Madison Wis February 27 That more than 13000 in campaign costs in United Gifts Senator Stephenson’s account surfaced during the senatorial primary investigation of R H Sackett. Sackett said some workers did not file detailed statements for about a dozen checks totaling 900 issued before the primary. A Milwaukee preacher received 400 while other checks from 750 to 830 likely went to Lutheran ministers. Sackett could not be definite. many checks remained unidentified. The committee recessed until Monday after noon with Sackett excused until after March 4.

Madison, Wis United Giftes Stephenson R. H. Sackett Sackett ZI J Ryan Milwaukee

New Mexican Ambassador Arrives in Washington

Secretary Bacon welcomed Senor Don Francisco Jy de la Barra, the new Mexican ambassador to the United States, as cordial expressions of friendship marked his reception and the diplomatic tone of the day in Washington.

Washington Don Francisco Jy de la Barra United States Bacon

Fire damages Savannah mill and lumber yards

A fire in Savannah destroyed the Vale Royal mills and 290,000 feet of lumber valued at 76,090 dollars. The blaze origin is unknown, but insurance covers the loss. The mill and yards were located on the Savannah riverbank and the fire men battled the flames in a spectacular display.

Savannah Vale Royal Mills Leas

Wright not slated for the supreme bench

Washington reports from Memphis that Michael Wright secretary of war says he was not slated for any government position in the next administration and plans to return to Memphis after March 4 to resume the practice of law He denies a five year lease on his current house and calls the Taft supreme court appointment rumor false.

Memphis Washington Fedruary Supreme’ Court Taft Wright

Packing houses sued in Arkansas price control case

Prosecuting Attorney Roy D Campbell aided by Robert and Roger former attorney general filed suits against Cidabby Packing Company National Parking Company Jacob Bold Parking Company Swift Co Southern Beet and Provision Company and Mot rid Packing Company seeking penalties totaling 3 200 000 from each for alleged violations of state and trust laws. The actions accuse the firms of an unlawful combination to control prices and discriminate against competitors from January 19 1987 through February 7 1987, a ruling upheld by the US Supreme Court in the Hammond Packing case.

Table Rock Ark Roy D Campbell Robert & Roger Cidabby Packing Company National Parking Company Jacob Bold Parking Swift & Co Southern Beet and Provision Company Motrid Packing Company Supreme Court of the United States Hammond Packing Company

Happy Life for Children Who Work on the Stage

Interest in child actors rises as the stage life of juveniles in New York and Atlanta is examined. Liebler & Co manages eight children in Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch with a matron, governess, and two hours of daily play. George Carter funds toys and a two-hour play period, while Tyler arranges moral oversight through a Sunday school class led by company ladies.

Juverile New York City Atlanta Wiggs Cabbage Patch Liebler & Co Lieb Jer & Co Clase George Carter Tyler Jim Helen Weathersby Vivian Opden May MacMannus Mina Tespa Melviile

Uncle Sam Cares Well for Men in the Army at Fort McPherson

A detailed tour of Fort McPherson Georgia describes the Seventeenth Infantry barracks gymnasium and post facilities. Officers quarters, two_company barracks, kitchens and baths, a large amusement room, and a news room provide comfort. The post library chapel restaurant and cooperative post exchanges support soldiers daily. The daily routine, drills, guard mounts, and retreat followed by taps reveal a well organized, well supplied, and disciplined installation with strong social and athletic life.

Yeo Imerese Guad Tony Daly Simbe United States Seventeenth Infantry Fort McPherson Georgia Ins Wie Grm Bulding Tnderneath Sysgenn Oclouk Raldier Ruan Kitelen Markeman Feldé Uncle Sam's

Four Daily Trains To Washington By Southern Railway

The Southern Railway runs four daily trains from Atlanta to Washington with departures at 1:15 am 3:10 pm 2:06 pm and 8:45 am. An extra special train due to the presidential inauguration runs on Tuesday March 2 departing Atlanta at 11:30 am and arriving Washington at 7:00 am. The extra service features Pullman sleeping cars a dining car and first class coaches, stopping only at No. 38 on the New York and New Orleans Liming line. Reservations through James Freeman district passenger agent or the No Peach Tree street office near the Viaduct.

Washington The Southern Railway Atlanta New York New Orleans Witte James Freeman

Former State Treasurer Sentenced in Jackson Kentucky

Jackson Ky February 27 Walter R Day formerly state treasurer under Governor W S Taylor was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary today and pleaded to signing his uncle Floyd Day's name to a note for 4000 dollars Day will appeal

Jackson Walter R Day W. S Taylor Ebergs Floyd Day

Rome Elks Prepare for Home Event in February

Rome Elks in Tome Ga plan a special gathering on February 27 to handle Home Inde of Bike display activities. The group aims to win several of the offered prizes as they set views for the event despite the auxiliary convening later on February 27.

Rome

Injury Reported After Sudden Sneezing During Game

Wilbert Healy a 17 year old boy from Blormtel was injured in a basketball game after sneezing violently. He regained consciousness after a ten minute trance and was taken home where he briefly lost consciousness again. He was kept alive by forced nourishment and showed signs of recovery the following day.

Wilbert Healy New York iWilbert Healy

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