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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1910

Page

5

EXPECT COTTON WEL BE ACTIVE PREDICTED MARKET SIGNS

New Orleans in February brokers in the cotton trade see signs of a more active market next week as spinners and futures buyers enter March and possibly May and July contracts. Bulls hope buyers will ally with consumers to lift prices while bears predict weak southern spot holdings and continued selling by exporters. The coming week will be watched by thousands of small spot holders across the South.

New Orleans Bellava

French Ship Adrift on the High Seas

New York reports a three masted French sailing ship adrift with no captain and unclear location. The French steamer Savele, arriving after a rough voyage from Havre, said on February 73 it sighted a ship signaling captain dead and requesting latitude. Savele gave 49.18 latitude and 15.04 longitude by alenal but could not identify the vessel.

New York Savele Havre Alenal

Politically charged theory on Jesus death by Edward Holton James

Edward Holton James, nephew of author Henry James, argues in Paris that Jesus was not executed for blasphemy but by Romans for political crimes. He claims Caiaphas the Sanhedrin were Roman knights acting for Pilate and portrays Jesus as a political reformer opposed by Jewish priests loyal to Rome. He cites Dion Cassius and Josephus to support a Roman involvement and political motive behind the crucifixion.

Edward Holton James Hen James Christ Jawa Mr. James Concord Massz Harvard University Seattle Wash Paris Jesus Pilate Phig Caiaphas Dion Casaius Josephus Judas Haj Caiaphus

Held for Murder but Not in Prison

Kirkaville Mo February 27 Dr J R Hull of Monrose City rearrested on a second warrant charging murder of Professor T J Vaughn brought to Kirksville by Deputy Sheriff Barnes. Hull to be bail battle as funds offered by bondsmen. Mrs Alma Vaughn already jailed on similar charge is free on 25000 bond. Hull’s bond may reach 50000 or 100900 with cash 100000 pledged. Prosecutor Reimer denounces lax handling and seeks Barnes removal after criticising Sheriff Williams.

Kirkaville J. R. Hull Monrose City T. 3 Vaughn Barnes Relger Hull Alma Vaughn Reiger W. A. Sullivan J. G. Stiker Kirksville Reimer Dr. Hull Monroe City Williams

Athens Votes on City Hospital Plan in Atlanta Style Debate

Athens Georgia residents debate establishing a city hospital with a February campaign climax. Voters will authorize or deny council funding for hospital maintenance, while bonds for construction, estimated at 50 000 dollars, await a later vote. Local leaders and prominent citizens addressed a mass meeting at the Colonial.

Athens Colonial Theater Vetera Friends of the Hospital

Eldorado Riot Yields Hushed Town After Shooting

In Eldorado an arrest followed a riot last night centering on Chaney who was shot in the face and badly wounded likely to die. He says Roscoe Montgomery and the Reynolds brothers did the shooting, a claim authorities doubt as they search the area for other suspects. The incident sparked a large manhunt and rioters were driven off as a militia unit was dismissed after crowd tensions cooled.

Eldorado Amny Fiegret Chaney Roscoe Montgomery Reynolds

Indian civic aid experiment at Washingtebruary farm February plan

A fragmentary report notes an experiment to extend assistance to Indians with a view toward civic advancement. It mentions agricultural agencies and a cooperative approach involving a farm operation and access to rural support services.

Tov

Alleged Thief Captured by Officer in Macon Alley

Brown House Macon Ga February 27 Special. Clerk Joseph E Griffin chased fugitive J D Goble through a rear alley and into Officer Tom Avant arms after Goble grabbed Griffin's $141. Goble, New Albany camper held for highway robbery. 40 cents found on him.

J. D. Goble Griffin Gable Goble Avant Albany

Gold Medal Awards At Royal Geographical Society

The Royal Geographical Society met in Rome and endorsed 1999 award recommendations. Honors include a gold medal for Commander Robert E. Peary for polar discovery and a gold medal for Captain Robert A. Burfield, commander of the Roosevelt on the Peary expedition. additional recognitions cover Lieutenant Ernest H. Shackleton and a Himalayan ascent record. William Morris Davis named as society correspondent.

Rome Royal Geographical Society Robert KE. Peary North Pola Allver Mein Robert A Burflett Roosevelt Peary Ernest H. Sharkleton South Pole Himalayas Society William Morris Davis Harvard University

Hitchcock Urges High Second-Class Rates Debate

Washington February 27 Postmaster General Hitchcock replies to a statement by publishers on second class rates. He argues that current costs show magazines travel 1,048 miles while newspapers average 291 miles and contends rural free delivery imposes shared costs on second class mail. He notes large implied deficits and asserts substantial government losses unless proper charges are maintained.

Hitchcock Washington Post Office Department Periodical Publishers’ Association Thia “Point Hurai Ansertion

Delta Delta Club Names New Members

The Delta Delta Club at the University announces two new members. Pope F. Brock of Carnesville and Edgar L. Pennington of Madison, both juniors, selected for their roles as anniversarians for the Demosthenian and Phi Kappa literary societies. Existing members include Tiley, Sarvar, Hinton, Blackshedr, Robert Miller, Warren Mate, and H. A. Nix.

Athens Delta Delta Club The Universitty Messrs Pope F. Brock Carnesville Edgar L. Pennington Madison Demosthenian Ph Kappa Messrs. Tiley Sarvar Hinton Blackshedr Brobert Miller Warren Mate H. A. Nix

Negro Fatally Shot in Macon Hospital Scene

A Black man named Colbert was fatally shot and taken to Macon hospital late last night with uncertain chances of recovery. Details of the shooting are scarce as investigations continue.

Macon Colbert Llitie

Expression Recital at Wesleyan College Macon Ga

An expression recital of rare interest will be held at Wesleyan college chapel Friday evening with Mrs. Rush mors, renowned for her finger work, as the central figure.

Wesleyan Macon Wesleyan College Chapel Rushmors

Weather Forecast: Showers With Cooler Temperatures

The weather desk promises showers and cooler conditions for today with a long distance forecast. The fragment notes Sunday work policies and a damp start to the day, but does not provide a clear outcome or location details.

Sam

Weather, insults, and odd hats on a mild April day

The piece notes a light turnout at churchgoers with few expected threats not materializing into rain. It describes a warm day with temperatures above 60 as the afternoon wore on. A speaker comments on hats with whiskers, and the narrator jokes about buying a hat for 98 cents and keeping one for class.

Annexation vote drives Macon suburbs bid

Brown House Macon Georgia reports a Tuesday election on annexation with intense local interest. Despite no formal registration, substantial suburbs and outer districts expect to join the city. A campaign climax unfolds at the city auditorium with speakers including A J Long W T Anderson M H Massee Judge I gohn Ross Mayor Moore C T Williamson and H Hyman as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce urging turnout and civic enthusiasm.

Brown House Macon City Auditorium A. J. Long W. T. Anderson M H. Massee I Gohn Ross Moore C. T. Williamson H. Hyman Chamber of Commerce Aspen

NO SEARCHING PROBE IN THE BRIBERY CASE

Albany reports the fourth week of the senate bribery investigation begins Tuesday with two Monday night sessions already affecting the Congery Allds case. Analysts debate whether lawmakers will extend the inquiry beyond Allds while the senate weighs resolutions allowing a broader probe into legislative corruption.

Albany Senate Legisature Congery Allds Allds Thesnate Rance

Bathers Drowned Highlight New England Summer Toll

Figures from the United States volunteer life-saving corps show 604 drownings in New England during May to September 1909, with 872 of them children. The excerpt then shifts to a humorous anecdote about a man named Beach and his fashion missteps in a Boston office setting.

Boston New England United States Volunteer Life-Saving Corps

Insurance policy paid after burglar’s death in New Jersey

New York, February 97. A major insurer paid $5,000 on the life of Adolph Berthhey alias Big Bill Travis, a burglar executed in Trenton for murder. The company had argued the victim misstated his occupation and that death by legal execution was not covered, but the check was sent to Travis’s widow.

New York Adolph Berthhey Big Bill” Travis Trenton N. J Der Berthay

Triangle debate ready for Georgia Virginia Vanderbilt trio

Athens reports that a triangular intercollegiate debate is set among the University of Georgia University of Virginia and Vanderbilt. The motion says that cities with 25 000 or more should be governed by a commission system. Virginia and Vanderbilt will debate both sides, Georgia will argue both sides for and against. Debates will be held in Athens Charlottesville and Nashville with home teams also debating the opposite side.

Athens University of Georgia University of Virginia Vanderbiit University Virginia Georgia Vanderbilt Atheny Charlottesville Georzia Nashville South

Four Blind Boys Seek Adventure in Kentucky

Four blind boys under 12, wards of the Kentucky Institute for the Blind, were found 10 miles away after wandering from home in search of adventure. They were hungry from missing three meals and cold after spending the night in an old vacant house. Three are totally blind, the fourth has limited sight. they led authorities to their location.

Louisville Kentucky Institute For Blind Huntoon

Belmont and Bride Start South in Private Car

New York February 27 August Bemont and his bride formerly Miss Eleanor Robson started for the south this afternoon in Mr Belmonts private car over the Seaboard Air Line. The car joined train 1 which left Jersey City at 2144 o clock.

Belmont Bride New York Bemont Eleanor Robson Belmonts Seaboard Art Line Jersey City

Waycross 10 Gets Passenger Depot Site Agreement

In Waycross Georgia an agreement between the Atlantic Coast Line and the city calls for a new passenger station on the present depot site. Work will begin in thirty days. The railroad gains half of Screven avenue for four blocks and may close the Stephenson street crossing while opening Jenkins street across the tracks.

Waycross Atlantic Coast Line Screven Saxenue Stephenson Street Jenkins Street

Boy Greets Alarm Sparks Fire Extinguished Nearby Parlors

A small unknown boy on Broad Street smelled burning odor from Earle Bailey hairdressing parlors on the second floor at Broad Poplar and Peachtree. He alerted Patrolman J W Freys who called the fire department. Fire started from a lighted gas jet and caused only minor damage.

O'Clork Earle & Bailey Broad, Poplar and Peachtree Streets Broad Street Broad and Marietta J. W. Freys

Rapidly improving Albie Malone Junior in Georgia crash

Albie W Malone Jr a 10 year old boy recovering after being run over near Thirteenth and Peachtree. He did not regain consciousness until Saturday night but has since improved. His parents Mr and Mrs Albie W Malone Sr express gratitude for sympathy and note he is out of danger. A separate item from Cordele Ga reports Crieve County Democratic committee plans meeting March 3 at the courthouse to fix the primary date and conduct other business.

Beach Jngck Albie W. Malone, Jr Thirteenth and Peachtree West Fifteenth Street Malone Albie W. Malone Cordele Hunt Democratic Executive Committee Criep County

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Weavel Eldorado, Ark Jos. E. Griffin T. D. Goble Explorer Peary Italian Geographical Society Bartlett and Shackleton Atlanta Daniel Bros. Co L. J. Daniel Peachtree Street Hephe
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