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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1909

Page

12

Orpheum Week Bill Delivers Variety and Skill

Review of the Orpheum theater bill praising The Seven Hoboes and acts like Robert Hodge and Co, Warren Keane, Lockwood and Bryson, the Gus Onlaw Trio, Ames and Corbett, Gardner and Revere, plus the Lyric’s The Devi. Notes Lionel Lawrence’s strong turn despite a cold and highlights Mimi and Isa Bers performances. The Devil will be seen all week at the Lyric with matinées.

Orpheum Iew Sriahman My Brother Sylvester Dugo Dan Robert Hodge Wau Bilithers Warren Keane Lockwood Bryson Charester Miss Lockwood Miss Bryson Gus Onlaw Ames Corbett Gardner Revere Lionel Lawrence Elanel Lawrence Lafwrence

Deadlock at Naval Conference Over Continuous Voyage Issue

London delegates to the international wave conference remain at a standstill awaiting instructions from governments. A proposed compromise on continuous voyage rules is floated, suggesting exceptions for contraband versus conditional goods like foodstuffs, with potential benefit to the United States in wartime cargo policy.

London America

Ministers call for lynching probe in Mobile action

In Mobile on January 28 ministers meeting here adopted a resolution urging Governor Comer to investigate the Roberson lynching and to bring the guilty to justice amid renewed protests and calls for accountability.

Wamt Mobile Ala Ministers’ Conference Comer Roberson

Scott's Emulsion for coughs colds and consumption

Scott's Emulsion is marketed as a cure for coughs and colds and claimed to prevent consumption by building up strength. The ad emphasizes its preventive power and notes Scott & Bowne at 409 Ponti Struct, New Yor.

Scott Scotts Handy Allen Scott & Bowne New

Baptist Woman's Missionary Union meeting set in Atlanta church

Society notes show a January gathering of the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union of Atlanta at the First Baptist Church with plans for the year and urged attendance. The Atlanta Art Association also schedules a key meeting Wednesday morning at the Carnegie Library basement, with full attendance expected.

Baptist Woman's Misionary Union of Atlanta Ias Qecknon, Sa Baptist Church Atlanta Art Association Calock Carnegie Library

Fruit Flavora Extracts From Real Lemons and Va NilA

Fruit Flavora promises absolutely pure lemon extract made from real fruits Blue Ribbon lemon va nila compliance aims for natural flavoring. The claim emphasizes authentic sourcing and minimal processing to enhance citrus taste in beverages and desserts.

Mrs Hearn Out On Bond In Alabama Murder Case

Mrs Charlie May Hearn the white woman who shot and killed Nida Patten a Negro on the porch last week has been granted bail of 2600. It is not expected the grand jury will indict, as the case is viewed as self defense.

Montgomery Als Charlie May Hearn Nida Patten

Juror Goes Crazy in Mississippi Murder Trial

In Canton Mississippi on January 25 juror William Smith in the Lewis Dennis murder case fell insane. Attorneys moved to discharge the panel but Judge Porter allowed a substitute, allowing the trial to resume with eleven jurors.

Canton Jaquary William Smith Lewis‘Dennis Porter

Fund for Sheriff's Children Reported in Mobile

A fund to aid the children of Deputy Sheeth Fatch, killed by a man named Roberaon, began at a crowded county courthouse gathering in Mobile. Judge James Bitte contributed $8 to the fund on Saturday before departing the city, and additional donations were noted at the meeting.

Mobile Ala Sheeth Fatch Roberaon James Bitte

Definite Policy for the Militia Urged by National Board

Washington reports the National Militia Board urged a definite U S policy linking the regular army and organized militia. Assistant Secretary Oliver approved several reforms including NCO ranks, quartering pay, and militia field artillery funding, while disallowing travel pay for rifle instructors and white gloves as clothing allowance. The board emphasized coordinating both forces and urged swift Congress action to add officers to the regular army.

Washington War Department Aa- Statant Oliver National Militia Board Gond Milila Ita Doard United States Regislar Army General Staff Militia Board DHE Congress

Desperado Cornered By Sheriff S Posse Near Amite City

Amite City Louisiana January 25 reports say the sheriffs posse has surrounded Garfield Kinchen, alleged head of the gang that killed Pen Breland his wife and stepdaughter. Kinchen is expected to resist arrest under cover of darkness. Avery Blount remains guarded as a precaution.

Amite City Sheriffs Posse Catin Garfield Kinchen Pen Breland Ond Stepdaugter Kinchen Urrest Vin Avery Blount Hinchen Clifford Seara Sheriff Baal

Reward for Lynchers in Mobile Lynching

In Montgomery on January 25 with Governor B. H. B. Comer absent no action occurred as the capitol considers an investigation of last Saturday morning’s Mobile lynching of a negro. It is anticipated Comer will offer rewards for members of the lynching party as urged by Mobile citizens.

Montgomery BH. B Comer Mobile

Delegates Arrive for Opium Congress in Shanghai

American delegates to the International Opium Conference gather in Shanghai ahead of the February 1 meeting. Dr. Hamilton Wright of Maine, the Right Reverend Brent, Protestant Episcopal bishop of the Philippines, and Professor C D Tenney, Chinese secretary of the American delegation at Pekin, are already present with other delegates expected soon.

Shanghai Hamilton Wright Maine MN Brent Philippines C D Tenney Agmerican Legation St Pekin

Cured Of Tobacco Yet Eating Habit Message From Memphis

Letter from Chas B James Memphis Tennessee replies to a 16th note stating he is cured of the tobacco habit but has developed an eating habit after quitting chewing and smoking. Mentions ex postmaster T H McHaney Kennett Missouri and outlines James Hormd Card Remedies with prices for treatments of drug addictions and tobacco habits from 228 Delta Building Memphis Tennessee.

Chas. B. James Memphis Tenn T. H. McHaney Kennett James Homd Card Charlies B. James James Ganstorium Delta Building

Four Prohibition Violators Fined in Macon Court

Prisoners from the Bismarck House raid appeared before Recorder Broyles with four convictions totaling 1500 in fines and bonds. Shaw faced 800 for liquor violations, Wilson 650 for similar charges, Formence 4500 for traveling law violations with a 500 bond, and Russell 30 days for travel offenses. A witness testified to purchases from Wilson, Shoes, and Fusewell as charges were withdrawn in a related larceny case in Macon Georgia.

D. W. Shaw Bixmarck House North Broad Street Citoriline Lewis Wilson Shaw W. P. Formence Frank Russell Railross W. C. Smith Torrence, Wilson and Fusewell Broytes Wilden

Bond Issue Urged for City Improvements in Macon

Macon citizens press for a half million dollar bond issue to fund city improvements including fire and police services sewers and street work. Annexed Vineville district and new additions slated for large spending with council likely to act this year amid broad support and little opposition.

Brown House Macon Sperial Vineville

Man with big hands linked to murder case in Ohio

In Deyton Ohio Sam Morris and Charles Snyder were released after proving innocence in the case of 15 year old Marty Forschner killed Saturday night. Coroner notes indicate the murderer had enormous hands and a struggle left clear impressions. body found in a shed after head beating and dragging across the ground. Police surveil several colored men.

Deyton Ohio Sam Morris Charles Snyder Ausperta Marty Forschner

Supreme Court to Recess for Weeks in February

The Supreme Court of the United States will recess for approximately two weeks from Monday February 1 to allow justices time to prepare opinions on pleaded cases. The move pauses sessions while opinions are drafted and reviewed.

Supreme Court Washington Supreme Court of the Unite& Statee

Jap Wants to Be Citizen in Norfolk Navy Service Case

Japanese naval steward since July 2008 seeks renunciation of allegiance to Japan and naturalization as American citizen under the 1906 act after four years in the Navy. United States District Attorney Talley gave notice the government wishes to be heard but will not comment further at this time.

Norfolk Nameyo Eshe Japan Petifon Thredian United States Talley

Agricultural Money Bill Report Shows Higher Dept Budget

In Washington January the agricultural department appropriation bill was reported to the house with an increase of 31298 020 over the present year’s amount. The figure reported is 18 580 886 12, minus 1 780 700 less than Secretary Wilson asked for.

Washington Agricultural Department Department

Nut and Mission Spending Clash Draws Patton Ire

In New Orleans on January 25 Rev R W Patton, secretary for the southwest division of the Episcopal Church, told St Pauls Church that the nation spent 14 million pounds on peanuts and only 11 million on spreading Christianity abroad. He warned that if the Church treated Anglo-Saxons as it does Chinese and Japanese, the world would label it as backward and brutal.

New Orleans R W. Patton Department of the Southwest The Epis Copal Church St Paul's Church Church of God

Baron Rosen to Go Amid Diplomatic Shake Up

St Petersburg dispatch notes pending decisions on diplomacy but believes Baron Hosen will be transferred as ambassador to Rome while M George Bakhmetieff, former minister to Japan, is slated for the Washington post in the broader ministerial reshuffle.

Baron Rosen St Petersburg Baron Hosen United State Rome M George Bakhbmetieff Japan Washington

Farmers Lose Their Case in Wasoe Smelter ruling

Helena January 26 Judge Hunt of the United States district court denied the farmers application to close the Wasoe Smelter at Anaconda. No damages were awarded though the farmers alleged their property was injured.

Helena Bent Judge Hunt United States

Insult to American Flag Reported to House

Secretary Root told the House committees on foreign affairs that a report found an offended flag issue during a riotous process in the British flag. The American flag was not attacked and the matter involved a photographer and a flag not American. The House proceeded on committee recommendations.

Washington Root House

Primary at Douglasville elects town trustees and youth

In Douglasville the January 26 special election for the town’s old board seats elected most trustees with one exception. T A Whitley remains on the board. J F Watson is listed as a member of the board of trustees. The town records note the largest turnout in its history.

Douglasville Fic Whitley JF. Watson Es Memiber Board of Crusteea Caat

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