10 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1909
Page
1
Women's full length coats in Scotch worsteds broad cloths and mixtures, tailored styles, values to 17 50 now 7 95. Also ladies coats in plain and fancy mixtures valued to 37 50 reduced to 4 49 at J M High Co.
In a ruling by Judge Bla Ellis the Potts Thompson Liquor Co was dismissed from a rent suit against J J Goodrum Tobacco Co over a Peach Tree corner store. The court found the lease illegal under the 1908 prohibition law for saloon use, voiding the agreement as a crime after January 1, 1908.
E D L Mobley a well known citizen of Atlanta died last night at his residence after a week with pneumonia. He was 72 and had long been active in civic affairs. Funeral services will be held at Park Street Methodist Church with interment in Westview Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Miss Rowena Hale and several children and relatives including Mrs May Daviddie, Mrs Lizzie Hale, and Stuart Mobley. Mobley served in the Confederate Army and was connected with the Journal and other local papers before retirement.
District Deputy Grand Master trid Baker installed the officers at Barnes Lodge Independent Order of Old Fellows for the year. Noble Grand Edward Barnes presided with Dr William D Roper acting past grand, John E Cable chaplain, Dr William T Jlenes conductor, Winnie Brooks warden, Arthur W Robinson secretary, Thomas J Buchanan treasurer, A J L Holbrook right supporter to the noble grand, H J Pope left supporter to the noble grand, Drank Lockridge outside guardian Evan Harris naids guardian, Jacob J Ketch em right supporter to the vice grand, I George Bates left supporter to the vice grand, Toon Hughes right scene supporter Gordon Fy Mitchett left teenb sppporter, Dr W L McCollan.
A Rome smelter deal closed today transfers ownership to a buyer group led by Captain Charles Alerly from First National Bank of the fous, with Chattanooga capital, paying over $109,000 for the Rome Furnace Company property. The Nap ky furnace will be operated under the new arrangement, with discussions of lease and future operations proceeding.
S C Dobbs, head of sales and advertising for the Coca Cola Company, will leave for a extended western trip. He will attend the Adcraft Club meeting in Kansas City, visit Chicago, Omaha, and the Pacific slope on company business, remaining several weeks.
News arrives detailing the death of Captain Brooke a British explorer aged years, killed by natives in Lololand Chins. He served in the South African War and in 1906 led a geology expedition in Tibet and China, interviewing the Dalai Lama before entering Britain via long journey.
The weather today brings rain and a warmer trend with unsettled conditions. Forecasters note a rapid change possible later, though some periods may briefly clear.
A garbled report notes discussions about glass theft and deinking, referencing Prohibition in Atlanta and unclear sentiments. The fragment mentions drinks from cherry phosphate to chocolate milk, a tomato bouillon, and a fork used with eyeing a fork, with temperature reaching 43 degrees in the afternoon. An accident near Mrs H U, wife of an American ambassador, involves a car collision with a government mail wagon. she survives shock with no injuries.
A horse drawing a wagon dragged a man nearly a block on East Tout Street yesterday afternoon. The horse bolted after striking a pedestrian, splitting an overcoat and injuring the man, with the wagon’s wheel striking him in the shoulder. The horse then dashed into a yard and the rider fled. The injured man was taken into a nearby house and later to a doctor for treatment.
Two wills probate events are recorded, one for Lewis with property left to wife Mes Lian Paling Lewis dated August 28, 1903 with witnesses Carlton Miller and Thomas If Austin, and another for Calbous in solemn form in Knox Back office, Washington. Senator Knox returns to Washington after Augusta conferences with President elect Taft on cabinet composition. no cabinet announcement before Mach next.
Readable text notes linen sheeting in Spr net shades Pleids checks and Sovidts offered at 12126. Sale emphasizes quality and color options with affordable pricing. Further details not legible.
An unstable man attacked a fellow at a bank area in Texas, shooting and wounding two men before turning the weapon on himself. The assailant and victim identities are unclear in the fragmentary report, but the event ended with the shooter’s suicide attempt and injury to another party, with authorities responding.
Taft inauguration plans drop routine fanfare as marching bands and military corps face new rules. Aimed at reducing repetition, the program will feature a shortened salute with the president’s party marching before a restructured, more varied musical showcase led by General Bejoogverd and the Maryland troops. The change seeks a fresher pageantry while maintaining tradition and order in the inaugural events.
The Island Saloon faced closure after a state law challenge. A court hearing set for a future date will determine if the venue may continue operating. Local officials and the saloon owner presented arguments on licensing and compliance.
Fragmented OCR text describes a political stalemate in Illinois with references to the deadlock over leadership, a battle between governors and senators, and speculation about the Speaker Stray, Hopkins, and other figures. The piece hints at alleged unfair methods and a possible rearrangement of power as a recount or review unfolds, amid partisan tension and drama surrounding the Senate leadership.
Fragmentary report indicates a political bid by Senator D Jom Judar to reappoint or honor a figure linked to the state legal office. The text mentions a $2500 secured bond and references to land bonds and donations aimed at validating a governmental action.
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