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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

4

Police Board Grants Extension Over Eviction Issue

The Washington street viaduct neighborhood will not be forced to vacate a premises now. The police board will confer with a grand jury again to decide whether residents can remain or if removal time should extend. occupants were told an extension was granted yesterday and further developments are uncertain.

Grand Jury Washington Street Grand Juy Secord Pillariga Eatia

Fire damages Lynchburg building and nearby structures

A fire in Lynchburg caused extensive damage totaling about 95000, with a main building suffering major losses and adjoining Almonds Department nearby also damaged by smoke. One person suffered non fatal injuries while smoke and heat affected the neighboring property and insured losses reached roughly 82000.

Lynchburg Ryan

Danger in Swimming Pools Warns Club Committees

Chicago January notice warns that infectious skin diseases can spread through college and athletic club swimming pools. The Chicago Women's Club has formed a committee to investigate pool use by different groups and will study the risk and preventive measures.

Chicago Collegea Chicago Women's Club

Hearst Man in Trouble in Guthrie

Guthrie Oklahoma January 21 Mac Raynolds Clarence J Shearn general representative of New York defending William R Hearst in a libel suit against Governor Haskell was arrested again today. Sheriff of Pawnee County charged him with attempting to conspire with Lunsford of Cleveland to procure defamatory evidence against the governor. MacRaynolds denied offering money and was released on bond. He is to appear in Guthrie court Monday for the first arrest proceeding and a hearing date for the second case was not set.

Haskell MacRaynalds Lunsford Oklahoma MacRaynolds Guthrie

Pneumonia Season Warns Against Climate Fads

A Des Moines Register essay argues pneumonia rises in winter due to indoor crowding and warm clothing habits. It urges adapting to cold weather, rather than overprotective dressing, and promotes prevention through public awareness and simple remedies to curb infections.

The Des Moines Register and Leader Chicago New York Forbes Chusbers United States

Moonshine Bill Sparks Georgia Talk In Congress

Georgia judge Griggs introduces a bill to destroy liquor seized by revenue officers rather than offer it for sale. The move aims to curb illegal distilleries in the South and is framed as enforcing federal law against alcohol brewed in violation of the United States. Also updates include Georgia election returns delivered to the vice president and renewed opposition to Judge Hundley’s federal judgeship.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington United States Judge Griggs Georgia Griggs North Georgia Atlanta Custom House Bobaon Cleyton Robson Robson Hundley Alabama Senate Handley Dillingham Kittredge Knox Bacon Clerk

CHAIR CARS ON SOUTHERN TRAINS FOR DAYLIGHT TRAVEL

Announcement by Assistant General Passenger Agent Meek states Pullman parlor cars will operate daily on Southern trains No 38 and No 37 between Atlanta and Greensboro. Cars leave Atlanta at 1 00 PM toward Greensboro and return arriving in Atlanta about 6 00 PM. The service aims to attract daylight travelers.

Southern Atlanta Greensboro Meek Greanaboro

Military to Attend Inauguration Exercises in Georgia

Macon Ga January 2 Special Tomorrow Clerk Grier and other Taft Club members in charge meet railroad officials to arrange travel rates for several military companies to Washington for President Taft's inauguration Georgia is to be largely represented on this occasion Friends say Clark Grier will keep his post unless a paid job requires him to resign He is considering a very attractive offer

Macon Clerk Grier Taft Club Washington Georgia Taft Clark Grier

Weaver Pleads Guilty In Forgery Case In Superior Court

J J Weaver of Juniper Talbot county pleaded guilty in Superior court to forging and counterfeiting a Clearing House Association certificate of twenty dollars. He will be sentenced by Judge Roan next week. Weaver was indicted with C K Davis of Rome W G Bowden of Columbus and T W Ezzard of Oak Grove district. Tea was represented by Moore and Branch.

Clearing House Columbus Clearing House Association J. J. Weaver Juniper Talbot County Featurday Roan

Gainesville to Hold Northeast Georgia Fair Proposal

Gainesville GA plans a large fall fair covering eighteen counties in the ninth district. The Gainesville Pair Age association seeks charter for a corporation with $10,000 capital to run the event under the Northeast Georgia fair name in Gainesville.

Gainnsville Apodal Gainesville Big City Sala & Fair Wortheast Georgia Fair Gainesville Association

Roosevelt and Marines debate on withdrawal from ships

A House subcommittee on naval affairs reviewed the presidents order to withdraw Marines from naval ships. They found the move adds shore duties but does not alter the organic law governing their employment. The hearing addressed implications for the Marine Corps and Navy operations.

Wesnington, Joduesy Greayit Naval Academy and Marine Corps of the House Committee On Naval Affairs Fias

Mystery of the boy and the old well near Mitchell Street Bridge

Reports claim a nine year old boy fell into a vacant lot well under the Mitchell Street Bridge near Elliott Street. Crowds searched the 16 foot deep water as officials awaited confirmation of the incident and renewed efforts planned.

Mitchell Street Elliott Street Iimsaing Uttle Plecga Donelioo

Savannah Shops Go Says A C L Official

Savannah officials and residents learn that Atlantic Coast Line will move central shops from Savannah to Waycross within three or four weeks. About 360 workers will relocate, with families following for a total impact of around 1,000 people as a gradual reorganization unfolds.

Coast Line Savannah Waycross J. R. Kenly Atlantic Coast Line Weycross Cli

Supreme Court of Georgia Case Fragments and Appeals

The record lists multiple appeals and actions across Georgia courts including Morehead v Allen from Houston Superior Court with Judge Pelton. It notes filings involving Pearson from Crawford, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and other parties, with rehearing denials and transfers to the Supreme Court.

Morehead Vy Allen Et al Houston Au- Perior Pelton Tomlinson Fort

Edwards Seeks Pardon for Aged Confederate Veteran

Macon Georgia January 2 Senator Dick proposes Lincoln birthday as legal holiday in DC and territories with a memorial in Washington. The same session discusses a Lincoln Way memorial highway from the White House to Gettysburg, while Postmaster Harry Edwards pushes for a pardon for Thomas Battle, an elderly Confederate veteran in Atlanta penitentiary for the killing of Berry. The discussion notes Battle was sentenced to life after a trial marked by incidents. Clarke's Pure Rye ad promotes aged whiskey with delivery and mail order options.

Macon Ga Harry Edwards Thomas Battle Confedermta Atlanta 2M &Herry Macon Battle Emory Speer Berry Garthern Washington Abraham Lincoln District of Columbia Territories Weehington Senate Carter Montana White House Gettysburg Gallinger McLaurin Mississippi Manassar Manassas

Washington Rejects Prohibition Bill for District

The Sims Bill to prohibit sale of spirituous liquor in the District of Columbia was tabled today by the House committee. The committee will not report the measure to the full House.

Washington District of Columbia House

Instant Catarrh Relief Promised by Heliose Cure

Advertises Heliose Catarrh Cure as instant relief for catarrh with a vegetable formula claimed to clear air passages and provide permanent cure. Includes testimonials from Robert L. Wigsten of Augusta, Ga, and a request for orders and a trial treatment by mail. Contains address of Buffalo Meat Manufacturing Company, Atlanta, Ga.

Robert L. Wigstean Jageusts Balfpae Meatine and Manufacturing Company Tanta, Ga

Two Macon Boys Detained In Columbus Theft Case

Wily Wilder Jr. and Bw J Witches, 17 and 16, were detained by Columbus police after a Macon tip. They had traveled to join a show and Wilder Jr. allegedly pawned a $128 ring in Columbia valued at £280. The father collected Wilder Jr. and took him home. police recovered the ring for the father.

Wilder, Jr Bw J Macon Columbus Wilder Columbia

Man Found Dead Near Zion Rift Church in Cherokee County

A white man named Bagwell, residing on Join Cannon’s farm in Cherokee County, was found dead inside Zion Rift church seven miles northwest of Cumming. He appeared to have died 20 to 30 hours earlier, likely from heart trouble, discovered by children moving about the church house.

Cumming Bagwell Join Cannon Cherokee County Zion Rith Church

Big Building Boom in Macon Brings Jobs Across City

Prosperity strikes Macon as many manufacturers report full hiring since January 15 with workers choosing preferred jobs. Construction, rail yards, and resumed plant work boost employment. daily labor inflow grows and optimism rises. The Farmers' Union plans a cotton warehouse plant in Macon with a large warehouse and union headquarters to be established as details are finalized.

Macon Brown House Ble Farmers' Union

German Trade for 1908 and Carousel Maker Dies

German trade for 1908 shows exports near 80 percent of 1907 levels with declines in imports and precious metals included in figures. First carousel maker in America Gus Danielson Dentel, a German immigrant who built Atlantic City’s first carousel and won a medal, died in Richwood at age 68.

Borla Germany Philadelphia Gus Dentel America Richo Atlantic City Dle Danisel

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