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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1909

Page

5

New Life Mutual Benefit Policy Advert

A sales pitch extols a Mutual Benefit policy with low premiums and large annual dividends. It promises guaranteed values after one year and invites readers to request a specimen policy form through state agents.

Atlanta Sanitary Department Seeks Funds and New Facilities

In the twenty ninth annual report Chief Jentzson calls attention to 1908 progress and urgent needs for Atlanta’s sanitary department. He requests forty more carts for 1908, a new stable, two new crematories, three more flushing machines and six street sweeping machines to cover expanding wards including the ninth. He notes dumping site conflicts and urges finance committee backing and mayoral support to keep the city clean and healthy. Washington Life Case. New York January 7 Supreme Court Justice Erlanger adjourned to tomorrow the receiver appointment for the Washington Life Insurance Company after recent acquisition by Pittsburg Life and Trust.

Bsanstery Department Health Board Jentzson Sanitary Department Atlanta Edgewood Merie Thia Atralta Comnel Ghven Comptroller Finance Committee Mason and Turners Road Tha County Commissioners Tha Board of Health Cornci Washington Life New York Supreme Court Erlanger William Hepburn Kunwart Washington Life Insurance Company Ascete Pittsburg Fittsburg Life and Truet Company

Taft Ridiculed by Sheppard in House Debate

Texas congressman Sheppard accuses President elect Taft of injustice to the south over suffrage, declaring Taft’s remarks ridiculous. Bates questions a plan for free public question separation, while Sheppard defends southern democracy as nonsectarian and historically Democratic despite past party shifts.

Washington House of Representatives Mf. Sheppard Texas Taft South Sheppard Bates Pennsylvania Mr. Taft

Mortuary Dr B 8 E Bryan dies in Charlotte private sanitarium

Obituary notes the death of Dr B. H. E. Bryan at a private sanitarium in Charlotte on a midnight raid. He was aged 78, longtime Atlanta resident of eighteen years, and practiced medicine until health failed. Survived by daughter Mrs Altoon and others, with interment planned in Charlotte. Also reports Mrs Turner of Dawson and Ludga W. Turner death, with multiple survivors and funeral services.

E. Bryan Bryan Johnson Avenue Charlotte Altoon Atlanta D Bryan Geara J C Baldwin W Priva Kirkwood Alster W. H. Turner Dawson Dawood OH Turner NB O Kelley Dawson Baptist Church J A Ivey BS Binion Glenville Henry A Folia Fider O DB Ruatin Philadelphia Rebecca Rolls W Z Rolla Glennville Nathan Rolie Donald Cleghorn Villa Rica Galaouery Hua Bidren

Roosevelt Ait by Culberson

Senator Culberson introduces a Senate resolution criticizing the president for directing the attorney general not to prosecute United States Steel for absorbing the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. He questions executive power and asserts Congress may direct heads of departments under conditions. Other senators dispute his view as supporters caution tone in chamber.

Washington United States Steel Corporation Tennesse Coal and Iron Company Culberson Texas Senate Committee On the Judiciary Culbeynon Congress Hopkins Bfr Roosevelt Steel Corporation Mfr Culberson Cullom Lodge Hale Committee On Appropriations Tilman Wills Tilman Oregon Senator Tilman Tillman Till Man West Cor Portland Postofica

Woman's Eye Torn Out by Lightning Bolt

A lightning bolt struck the Lofton farmhouse near Hamburg Arkansas at night injuring Mrs. Lofton by tearing out her left eye while knocking Lee Lofton to the floor. The house sustained no fire or other damage.

Little Rock Ark Lee Lofton Hamburg Lofton

Greater Columbus Association Formed In Columbus

At a Columbus meeting on January 7 the Greater Columbus Association was permanently organized with a constitution and officers elected. Over five hundred charter members joined. J Dudley serves as President IL H Chapman as vice president A Camp is secretary and JA Hirven treasurer.

Columbus Greater Columbus Association J Dudley IL H Chapman A Camp JA Hirven

Crushed by Wagon In Villa Rica Kills John Boyd

John Boyd a 74 year old Villa Rica resident was fatally injured when a wagon struck a stump and he was crushed between the mules after the wagon toppled on him. The accident occurred while he hauled firewood in big county. A physician reported uncertain prognosis for recovery. George C Perkins was chosen as the Republican candidate for U S senator in a late caucus.

John Boyd Villa Rica Tohn Boyd Big County

Don t Blame Your Stomach Dyspepsia Remedy Ad

A period ad promotes Stuart s Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestion aid claiming rapid stomach digestion without effort by the stomach. It asserts benefits like improved digestion, reduced sour taste and bad breath, and lists pricing 50 cents per box with a free trial offer from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Stuart

Blue Tag Furniture Sale Promises Saving Opportunity

An advertisement extols a Blue Tag Furniture Sale with every item tagged for reduction except Macey Cabinets and Craftsman goods. It links saving money to banking values and urges shoppers to buy now while the deal lasts.

Macey

Night Riders Guilty In Lynching Near Walnut Fog Hotel

The Northeastern Tennessee timber dispute led to the lynching of Captain Rankin by night riders from Reelfoot Lake. After raids and a military crackdown, ten leaders faced murder charges in a military-guarded Union City court with trials ongoing and more defendants held awaiting case resolution.

Northwastern Tennessee Ranbhin Reelfoot Lak Land Company Wwere Rankin Colonel Paylor Lake Region Walnut Fog Hotel Taylor Patterson Reelfont Lake Neashvile Union City Rice A Pierce Caldwell

Sisters Freed After Not Guilty Verdict in Double Murder Case

Mrs Florence Erb and her sister Mrs Catherine Beisel, charged separately with the shooting death of Captain Jo Clayton Erb on October 6, 1906, were acquitted by a Delaware County jury after nearly eighteen hours deliberation. The jury requested self defense instructions earlier, and the crowd awaited the verdict with tense hush before the not guilty finding sparked relief and tears among supporters.

Florence Erb Jo Clayton Erb Pennsylvania Catherine Beisel Juy

Hains Insanity Trial Testimony Focuses on Impulsive Madness

In Flushing New York on January 7 the trial heard expert testimony on Captain Hains alleged insanity after the August shooting of Witla A. Annis. Alienist Dr Samuel Manson described impulsive insanity and melancholia linked to a loss of self control, with cross examination showing disputes over the defendant’s current sanity and witness capacity. The court adjourned after continued questioning.

Flushing Thornton Jenkins Hains Samuel Manson Saints Haina Witla BE. Annis Allenista Thornton Wains Manson McIntyre Haing Luzantt Siffer Fa’n4 van JSON Darrin Manson Hearde Flint

Detectives Probe Tillman Scandal Links to Land Swindle

Reports detail a government inquiry into Senator Tillman over a land grant scheme tied to a Portland swindler. President's message outlines investigation results and secret service exhibits, with Tillman defending himself and promising to address the issue publicly.

Sienth Tilman Tillman Senate Secret Service Senator Tilman Siale

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