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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
14
Douglas Jerrold writes on the sea and the Palm Beach beach scene as northern travelers rush south for a sunlit season. Luxurious transports arrive, palms wave, and Miladi packs trunks while hosts greet new guests amid a bustling shorefront.
January 11 in Montgomery Attorney General A M Garber for the state and Attorney Troy for Cook Brewing Company wrapped up arguments before Judge Thomas G Jones in a challenge to the state prohibition law in federal court The decision expected Tuesday will decide if the law is unconstitutional or if the case warrants injunction relief The case centers on rights and property and whether the state law improperly destroys a business while awaiting a ruling There are coal references and a Keiley Fuel Co endorsement in the fragmentary text
New Orleans January 11 Rabbi J Benjamin Lawrence at the Coliseum Place Baptist Church said the predominance of female influence in church operations has feminized the church. He claimed men neglect duties and ministers become effeminate, weakening virility and the sermon vigor.
Alabama farmers meet the Mobile and Ohio line train along the Jing for a series of demonstrations in truck and fruit farming. More than two hundred farmers gather at Mertz, while five hundred await at Cohen. The trip includes stops across Mississippi with officials from railroads and agriculture departments aboard. A second item reports rumors of E. H. Harriman illness denied by his office.
A. M. Davies & Co grain brokers with offices in the Hollenden hotel suspended today in Cleveland Ohio. Members of the firm say all liabilities will be paid in full. No further details available.
Mobile Alabama January 1 George Stewart Sr George Stewart Jr and Bert Fox well known resident of Mobile are under arrest on the charge of harboring a deserter from the United States army It is alleged that officers went to the elder Stewarts home to arrest Andrew Stewart a deserter from Jackson Barracks New Orleans but were denied admission and the deserter escaped while they sought a warrant.
Washington January 11 reports the river and harbors committee will likely report no general waterways bill. A measure proposing an expenditure not exceeding 510 000 000 is expected to be sent to the House, to cover surveys maintenance and emergencies. The committee will reconvene Saturday seeking a firm stance on waterway construction. Boston January 11 notes Howard HUM of Gardner Macy claims a new vegetable crowing between cucumber and orange tastes delicious and is said to be voracious.
Akerman John W Grant proposed amendment to the city ordinance governing automobiles. The measure adds three rules to the 1908 rules of the road: slow or standing vehicles must keep to the right and bear the curb to allow overtaking. overtaking street cars on the right if space allows. if not, follow until space opens. Penalties remain for violations of any of the five original or three added rules.
Little Rock January 1 The Arkansas Legislature convened at noon. Acting Governor Pindall presided in the Senate with Lucas as chief clerk. L. S. Leigh of Pulaski county was chosen temporary speaker and F. Eppes Brown elected by acclamation amid withdrawals.
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