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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1910

Page

16

People’s Trust to Down Trusts by Thomas W. Lawson

Lawson declares a People’s Tobacco Trust plan led by a 21 member public board with no salaries, 6 percent fixed dividends, and profits trickling back as lower food prices. He vows to campaign in Kentucky, promises leadership and union of labor and consumer stakes, and seeks investor trust nationwide.

People's Tobacco Trust Stirkee Kentuckians Savings Bank Boards of Massachusetts Tobacco Trust Tedrovk Gurley Society Kentucky People’s Trust Lst Board of Governors Sama Iite Thomas W. Lawson

Touching Appeal From a Persecuted Editor in Mexico

A partial extract from a U S magazine recounts editor Paulino Martinez of La Von de Juarey facing government seizure of his office and printing press during a wartime crackdown. His wife Greacencis Garcia de Martinez was arrested and imprisoned by Judge Juan Parz de Laon under a campaign to suppress his papers.

Prep Mexico Paulino Martinez la von de Juarey Harbarons Paulino Martines Martines Bolem Unite States Juan Parz de Laon Greacencis Garcia de Martinez

Public officials warned against baseless fearmongering and executive overreach

A heated critique argues public panic harms governance and notes that executive power cannot exceed or redefine laws. It stresses that policies must stay within constitutional authority, with Congress defining land, securities, and public domain actions. It defends state action where federal limits apply and urges public accountability.

Don Quixote Stoleawipe Hoonevelt Congress Interior Department Acts of Congress

Folsoms New Restaurant Menu Preview at 18 20 Marietta Street

Daily selection features bellegeries of the reason with special a la carte dishes. Today’s menu follows.

Reason On & Specia

Selections to Order Served for the Day

Menu snippet lists various dishes with prices and notes. Items include broked live lobster, tilapia chips, planked shad, venison steak, duck dishes, rabbit, turkey, and family steak. Mentions chafing dish service in Atlanta with moderate prices.

Saratoga Newburg la Henry Folsom Tamb Fries Manaviste Atlanta

Mortuary News From Forsyth and Charlotte

Mortuary notices report the death of Duncan G McCowen of Forsyth at home after weeks of illness. He was about eighty four and a Primitive Baptist minister for over fifty years, survived by wife and four children and an uncle of Senator Duncan U Fletcher. Nearby obituaries note Nimrod W Paris of Hiram, W R Gunn of Macon, A J Hadlow of Scottdale, and Mrs Josie Blasingame of Forsyth. Captain Henry W Clark of Charlotte dies in his office. J C Davenport of Norcross dies after pneumonia.

Duncan G. McCowen Forsyth Hitler Duncan G McCowen Mr. McCowen J D McCowen RG _McCowen J M. McCowen M E Shi McCowen Duncan U Fletcher Nimrod W. Paris Hiram Paulding County W. R. Gunn Wor Gung Lucklestraat H. P.O. No Macon Masonic Lodge Migs Dlsle Gunn Kingston Tan Josie Blasingame L. M. Binsingame Sen Harry G. Poole Culloden Intermont Cagdt H. W. Clark Charlotte N.C Henry W Clark St. Catherine Trade Street Captain Clark Boston J. C. Davenport Norcross J. & Davenport Toned C. Davenport Eugene Davenport James, Davenport Maxwell Davenport Atlante

Annual Meeting Today of Relief Association

The Montefiore Relief Association holds its nineteenth annual meeting this evening at 3 o'clock in the synagogue at Gilmer and Piedmont. Dr Nathan Bisdhinan of Athens will speak on the Higher Meaning of Charity. President Dorian and secretary Edwards will read annual reports. Election of officers for the coming year will also take place.

Montefiore Relief Association Gilmer and Piedmont Nathan Bisdhinan Athens Joe] Dorian A. Edhwarts

New Comet Shines in Southern Skies Across Cities

Reports from Asheville Charlotte Cambridge Chattanooga Macon and Columbia describe a bright new comet visible after sunset in the southern United States. Observers note a long tail and strong brilliancy, with lookouts over Mount Pigah and Lookout Mountain and sightings spreading across multiple cities including Charleston Greenville and Newberry.

Asheville N.C Mount Pigah North Carolina Charlotte Venus Cambridge Mass Harvard Observatory Kiel Stare Almont Chattanooga Tenn Macon Notanhoring South Carolina Columbia Greenville Newberry Southwestern Cotcock Astronomical Department University of South Carolina

Lion Keeper Follows His Pets to the Grave

William A. Sorrow, 38, longtime keeper at Grant Park, died yesterday at his home 63 Viola Street. He had no wife and two children. Known to town children, he reportedly died from blood poisoning after handling a lion. Funeral from his residence this afternoon at 2:30. Interment in West View Cemetery. Pallbearers appointed from Greenberg Bond Broomfield chapl at 2 o'clock: O Ritter, B F Gilleapie, W C Lewis, C D Wilson, N Caussy, Dana Caray.

William A. Sorrow Mona Grant Park Viola Atreet Altinning West View Cemetery Greenberg, Bond & Broomfield O. Ritter B. F. Gilleapie W. C. Lewis C.D. Wilson N. Caussy Dana Caray

Plasterer Falls From New Forsyth Street Theater

Wilber Jones a 47 year old plasterer of 92 Grant Street fell from the second story of the near completion Forsyth Street theater at North Forsayth and Duckie streets and landed on a crowd on the first floor. He was taken to Grady hospital unconscious but examination found no broken bones though internal injury possible. Doctors expect several weeks before Jones may return to work due to a serious bruise and recovery uncertain.

Forsyth Street Forayth Duckie Wilber Jones Grant

Beating the 1912 Presidency Contenders in Washington

The piece surveys potential presidential contenders across parties with Governor Hughes, Harmon, Marshall, Gaynor, Shafroth, Culberson, Newlands, Gore, Bryan, and Taft, plus Roosevelt and Bourne. It notes Taft’s bid to mold east, west, and south policy, prohibition’s rising role, and governors like Willson and Hammond shaping future campaigns.

Hughes Republican Party New York Tevas Culberson Newlands Nevada Gore Oklahomy William Jennings Bryan Bryan Taft Roosevelt Jonathan Bourne Willson James Tawner Minne Joseph G Cannon John Hays Hammond Washington Hammond Walter Gresham Thealveston van Texas California West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Congress

Burleson Seeks Repeal of Oleomargarine Tax

Representative Burleson of Texas testified before the House agriculture committee seeking repeal of the oleomargarine tax. He argued the tax raised butter prices, noting pre tax oleomargarine production and prices, and claiming reduced production led to higher butter costs. He cited industry groups backing repeal and said evidence will be heard in February.

Washington Burleson Texas House Committee On Agriculture Nafighal Daire Union Barbers of Commerce

Collier Funeral Notices for 1910 Victim and Groom

Friends and relatives of George W Colier Elizabeth Dodd Luta Colier Roy Collier and Virgil Collier invited to funeral Sunday January 23 1910 at 230 pm from Elizabeth Dodd’s residence 7 Beachtree circle pallbearers named meet at Patterson chapel at 2 pm. Also notice for Miss Elz Groom with Deaf Mute Bible class pallbearers and West View cemetery interment.

T ¢ Longino Henry Kennedy J J Collier Elz Groom Barclay & Brandons Chapel Marietta Street Edward Melone Peres Ligon Will Gholstin Walter Christian Wille Brown George Brawe West View Cemetery

City Sealed Bids Sought for 1910 Street Work and Furnishings

Contractors sealed proposals for the Mason and General Council funded projects for 1910 include furnishing and setting concrete curbing, brick sidewalks, cement sidemarks, and sewer work. Bids are to be received at the City Clerk's office by 3 pm Monday February tin. A certified check payable to 7 Bo Foster City Clerk accompanies each bid. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Sealeh Masor and General Council Sil Pe Uni 3 Foster City Clatton Chey

Lang brothers confess in Decatur assault case

Detected in Chattanooga, Delas Lang confessed to repeatedly assaulting Rosa McQuiston, with Clint Lang admitting presence in the woods. The girl lies in critical condition at Decatur, as authorities report a tense town facing threats while mob fears rise.

Lang Brothers Chattanooga Decatur Ala Chattanooga Tenn Detse Clint Lang Rosa McQuiston Lang Delas Lang Clint J B. Free Decestur Clifford Free Bree Lang Brothecb John Mall

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