Contempt Charge Against Banker
Washington January 3. A banker faced contempt charges after refusing to testify before a congressional inquiry into money trusts and the petroleum party. National banking officials and members of the committee criticized the stance. The case raised questions about credentials and the power of the Congress to compel testimony.
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Taborata Petroleum Party
Solomon G
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Nater
John Sponner
Money Trust
Cat Nap
More Evidence Wanted in West Case Postponed
A fragmentary report describes a postponed hearing in Captain West’s case. It notes accusations of drunkenness and a habeas corpus matter involving Mrs West, a son, and the home at 489 Haurtlind Street. The judge and attorneys are listed, with the preliminary hearing postponed.
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Neu Old San
USA
Theodeas
West
Haurtlind Street
Oher
West de Ned
Tosband
Toanslard
Captain West
Cos Otte
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Merchant Held for Arson
A merchant described as Makry or Mekry of Waregner and a partner from Lik in faced arson charges. He was held to the next term under a 9000 dollar bond after authorities say a store was set on fire. Property loss and insurance concerns are noted as part of the case.
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Avarel Wagener
Likin
Surry
Only One Way To Stomach Health
A distorted ad fragment promotes Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets as the sole solution to stomach misery. It claims modern farming harms digestion and touts the product as harmless and able to digest large amounts of food, recommending drug stores stock and sell the pills for 30 cents per box.
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Dara
Stuarts
Seta
Ison Slayer Guilty of Manslaughter
Dalton Ge January 9 jury convicts Robert Davita in State v Davita for the murder of his son Hewlett Navis. Verdict of voluntary manslaughter. Judge Fite to pass sentence tomorrow. Juror Palmer excused as his daughter was dying. Evidence showed the son advancing toward his father when shot.
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Robert Davita
Hewlett Navis
Palmer
Fite
Oavis
Hewlett
Ml Creek Valle
Parcel Post Third Class Mail Rules Expanded in 1909
Washington January 9 1909 The Post Office shifts bring third class status to certain printed matter for parcel post and allows merchandise descriptions inside packages without changing class. Postmaster General Hitchcock notes aims to boost parcel post use and cut costs, with estimates of rising volumes surpassing six million dollars yearly.
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Washington
Postpface Department
Cong Gs
Parcel Post
Pnetmaster General
Hitchcock
Teaster
Atlanta Forecast Sees Potential Snow Then Rain Today
The official forecast for Atlanta predicts a possible light snowfall turning to rain with little accumulation. Temperatures remain near yesterday’s highs around 42 and lows near 32 as a cold snap eases and a multi day dry spell is expected.
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Atlanta
Ciis
Thomas W Bates Dies Prominent Columbian
Thomas W Bates aged 32 prominent citizen and financier died in Columbus at 5 AM after brief illness. He built a long career in city finance, rising from cotton broker to president of Merchants and Mechanics Bank. He also led the Columbus Baseball Association. Survived by wife mother two sisters and a brother. Funeral Friday at 3 PM from Trinity Episcopal Church.
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Columbus
Thomas W Bates
Citioven
Merchants and Mechanics Bank
Columbus Baseball Association
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Owls' Manager Fined for Selling Whiskey in Valdosta
In Valdosta the Owls club manager EB 4 Deal was found guilty of selling whiskey. Judge Thomas fined him $1,000 or twelve months in the chain gang. Nine indictments faced trial, but further actions were waived pending appeal decisions from the higher court.
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Valdosta
Thomas
Deal
Owls
Wilkes
Court of Appeals
Pardon Appeal Planned for Oklahoma Murder Convict Hendricks
Miss Springer and Mrs McFordai will appear before the Atlanta Women’s Club to urge members to sign a petition for the pardon of Will Hendricks, convicted of murdering his father-in-law in Oklahoma and serving a life term at the Atlanta federal prison. It is claimed that new evidence proves his innocence and President Taft will be asked for a pardon.
Wilson to Attend Corn Show Exposition in Columbia
Secretary Wilson and the full House Agricultural Committee accepted an invitation from George H Stevenson of the National Corn Exposition and Rep Lever of South Carolina to attend the fifth national exposition in Columbia from January 27 to February 28. The event runs under the auspices of the National Corn Exposition with officials set to participate.
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Wilson
Washington
House
George H Stevenson
Representative Lever
South Carolina
Columbia
Men and Religion Bulletin on Atlanta Vice Cleanup
Mayor Woodward's appointment of A. R. Colcord to the Police Committee chair signals public support for enforcing vice laws in Atlanta. The piece cites Chief Beavers' actions closing houses, court and church leaders praising results, and Dr. Howard A. Kelly urging both tearing down and building up in campaigns against social evil.
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Woodward
A. R. Colcord
Police Committee of Council
Atlanta
Colcord
Harper’s Weekly
Jesus Christ
Beavers
Chief Beavers
Bell
Superior Court
Broyles
Howard A. Kelly
Johns Hopkins University
America
Europe
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Lincoln
Rochester
Minneapolis
Toronto
Fall River
Omaha
Seattle
Salt Lake
London
Boston
Kelly
Jesus
Church
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