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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

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Curtis Says CooperS Should Be Dead Already In Tennessee Jury Case

Nashville January 21 Special The loud verdict that the defendants ought to have been hanged long ago sparked the second day in the jury pool for the case of Colonel Duncan B Cooper Jason Rotin Cooper and former Sheriff John D Sharpe facing charges linked to Senator Edward W rmack. Cyrus Curtis’s shocking outburst excused. jurors Whitworth and Schnupp drawn as tension grows. Court notes two days of slow progress as locals resist service amid divided community.

Nashville Tenn J. B. Curtis Duncan B. Cooper Jeson Rotin Cooper John D. Sharpe Edward W.rmack Mrr Cyrtla Nas Fes Cyrus A. Gotta Gotta Messrs Whitworth Schnupp O&k George Whitworth Chancery

Disobedience to Tyrant Is Obedience to Law

A long report analyzes a statement by Samuel Gompers and allies in The American Federationist opposing Judge Wright in the Buck Stove case. It argues disobedience to tyrants is obedience to law and claims authorities overstep, threatening constitutional rights.

Train Wreck Attempt Charged To Local Boy

Columbus Georgia January 2 Special Ben Featherstone a one year old Negro boy was arrested and charged with attempting to wreck a Central of Georgia train north of the city by placing a conductor on the track He was bound over in the sum of by Lad.

Columbus Ben ‘Featherstone Central of Georgia

Gainesville Pastor bans hats at evening service

Rev. T. M. Lott of St. Pauls church in Gainesville announces a move to require ladies attending the night service to remove hats. He says the rule will help the congregation see the preacher and the preacher see the women, taking effect next Sunday evening.

Gainesville T. M. Lott St. Pauls Church St. Paul's Iuale

Salary raise given judges of Uncle Sam

Senate debates over federal judge pay culminate in a rise for twenty-nine circuit judges from 7,000 to 9,000 and eighty-four district judges from 6,900 to 8,000 annually. Debates touch constitutional spirit and possible corporate influence, with senators defending or challenging the increases and commenting on the president's Africa hunting trip.

Washington Senate Borah Tillman Sime Gorm Federal Bailey Piles Balluy Dani Webster Raymer Reyner Maryland Africa Mr. Rayosi Walterainoceros Surang-outang Bacon Ananlag Club Bailey Roosevelt Mr. Rayner

Sentenced Twenty Days for Visiting His Wife

Galnesy le Ga January 21 Special Because he visited his wife Tom Cooper a well known citizen of this place Was sentenced to the county prison for twenty days and he is now serving out that sentence imposed by Judge Kimasy Mrs Cooper filed for divorce alleging he interfered in the affairs of herself and children and threatened her while under Mynor influence For contempt he was sentenced He had previously turned over all property to his wife in Godearth before the divorce suit began and said he could not pay a fine leading to imprisonment.

Galnesy le Tom Cooper Kimasy Cooper Mra Cooper Mynor

John Fisteher Barclay Dies After Illness in Atlanta

John Fisteher Barclay, a long time prominent Atlantan and charitable leader, died after a three week illness at his home 76 West Peachtree Street. He was stricken with acute indigestion the Sunday after Christmas and passed away at 12 40 this morning. Continued on page two.

John Fisteher Barclay Atlanta West Peachtree Street Barclay

Calhoun bribery trial sparks wife inquiry in open court

January trial day reveals Howard Blau, chief of the talesmen, testifies his wife was approached to learn the court’s view on the case. Francia Weney calls for an investigation while the defense questions whether an emissary acted for the prosecution in the Dixon matter. Proceedings hint at bribe attempts and internal orders.

San Francises Howard Blau Che The Talesmen Patik Calhoun Jiau Francia i Weney Stahley Mbore Ida Joseph Dixon Heney Waara Moore

Woman Third at Traps in Sunny South Shoot

Lo J. Wade led the professionals at the Sunny South shoot in Mouston Texas with 147 points out of 160. Mrs Adolph Topperwein placed third with 146, while Heer and Ed Fesgard tied for second with 145. In the amateur class QO WN Ford topped with 152, the high average, followed by George Tucker Max Hensier and C H Clue at 146 and J. Cain at 143.

Mouston Tex Sunny South Lo J. Wade Heer Ed Fesgard Adolph Topperwein QO WN Ford George Tucker Max Hensier C H Clue J. Cain

Steps of the Christ Movement Expands to Atlanta

One hundred youths from Second Baptist Church in Atlanta join Cleveland’s Steps of Christ movement. Led by Dr. John E B White, they pledge to imitate Christ for a month, with sermons planned on living like Christ and the movement’s future spreading to other Atlanta churches.

Christ Cleveland Ohio At-lanta Second Baptist Church Pr. John &, White John EB. White Chaiot Atlantis

Fairs at Park Still a Bone of Contention

Contention resurges as councilmen push to reopen the park fair issue after signals suggested a settlement. Officials weigh impacts on residents and event scheduling while public opinion remains divided.

Aldermen Kill Fairs Vote Sparks Special Session Call

Atlanta's aldermen refused to reopen action on the Piedmont Park plan to convert it fully to a pleasure park. Mayor Maddox backed the measure, but a petition signed by many council members urged a special meeting to let new members vote again before any demolition work begins.

General Council City of Atlanta Piedmont Park Pleasure Park Maddox Afteen Beneset Council Lee Smith J. Vaughan A J Johnson Hilburn H. A Bosnton J C Harrison C L Chasewood Aldine Chambers Press Huddleston W A. Hancock F A Pittman A L Curtis F J Spratting M F Amorous D P. S. Walragen Netitian Councl Evttnel

Citizens Patrol Assicilants in Inman Park

Inman Park residents formed a vigilance committee after repeated burglaries. A deputy clerk Thomas H Jeffries was in a clash with a burglar at 28 Fuelid avenue and homes on Waverly Wit and Spouch street faced intrusion attempts. Citizens sought more police protection from Chief Henry weit nines.

Pelica Jack of Luman Park Thomes H Jeffries Superior Court Fuelid Avenue Leonardlars Waverly Wit Gen Beh Spouch Street Leonard Haas Citizens Inman Park Henry Weitnines Wited Jeenings

Georgia Weather Forecast With Partial Clouds

Partly cloudy conditions are expected Friday and Saturday in Georgia with light southeast winds. Low around 44, high near 68. Rainfall is minimal. average temperatures reflect seasonal norms with no notable deviations from January readings.

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