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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
10
When you have saved at least $50 or have a cash surplus you can deposit at the strong bank and obtain a Certificate of Deposit. They are available from $50 up and pay interest on demand. Certificates are negotiable and usable as collateral, issued for six months or a year and renewable. Write or call for more information about these safe, efficient bank certificates.
Harry Wolford of 200 Ivy Street waives a preliminary trial in Justice Ridley’s court after being charged with a misdemeanor following an episode at Forsyth Street. He is released on a $600 bond while Jobson and brother face assault claims. Counsel argue over fault and reasonable bond as the grand jury review proceeds.
Four Monroe county farmers and officers pleaded guilty to conspiring to hold farm hands in peonage. William Shannon faced three counts with fines of 200, 200, and 100 dollars. Bailey Dawson and G. Alex Fountain were fined 200 dollars each, while J Courtney received 50 dollars after three conspiracy counts. three Holloway cases were not pressed.
The Georgia House wrestled with Governor Smiths discharge of Chairman McLendon on the railroad commission. Lawmakers delayed, debated impeachment scope, and referred a fifteen member committee with one week to report. Resolutions on late state treasurer Park were adopted, and adjournment was set after a day marked by stalled progress and procedural disputes.
Douglas, Ga, June 20 Special. Interest in the good roads movement continues unabated. A meeting will be held Wednesday, July 34, under the auspices of the Dougies chautauqua. City and county officials and road enthusiasts will be invited to attend. An automobile parade and expert addresses are planned. A large attendance is expected.
Legislators discuss a recall measure for officials and a constitutional convention election plan. Rep J B Davis of Dougherty proposes district based delegates. Mr Wright of Floyd backs recall petition thresholds and interim election triggers. Other ideas include public health spitting bans and a centralized state office building to consolidate agricultural and state records. Governor Brown is not a Red Man.
A letter to The Constitution from an Atlanta woman, not a suffragette, urges cleaning the state capitol galleries. She cites filthy floors and dusty seats in the senate and house galleries, arguing cleaner gallery conditions would invite wider attendance at debates and save wear on outfits.
In Tifton Georgia special report: Thomas Rugg and Edith Rugg, once married near Helena Wisconsin, separated after a quarrel sparked by whiskey. Thomas remarried, as did Edith to A Perry, and both led separate lives until a Tampa trip reunited them. They renewed old acquaintance and married at Sylvester yesterday.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Hally A H Willett were held at First Baptist Church Macon this morning conducted by Dr E C Dargan and Dr S Y Jameson. Remains arrived from Atlanta at 11 20 and were escorted from Union Station to the church then laid to rest at Riverside. Pallbearers named including E Mallory T B West T EF Ryals O P Willingham C B Ells A W Lana E J Willingham and C T King. Mercer University faculty served as honorary escort.
Lassiter T 8 Lassiter of Cedar Bluff Alabama on a Central of Georgia train to Rome stepped off at Summerville. As the car pulled away his foot slipped from the step and he was dragged several yards before regaining balance. The injury may cost him his feet.
Gainesville announces a July Brenau chautauqua with over eighty entertainments. A trades day on July 7 kicks off a month of open-air concerts and a grand parade featuring more than a hundred floats, bands, and spectacle. Bands and orchestras are hired for daily concerts. Gainesville promises a royal welcome to all visitors and events.
Busk and Starick offer a 15 percent discount to close out their surplus stock of Spring and Summer Woolens. Makers of Fine Clothes located at 1304 to 1307 Fourth National Bank Building.
Chicago on June 30 a Hinsdale millionaire philanthropist DiC Pearsons told Lucy Page Caston of the Anti Cigarette League that no more of his money goes to colleges that tolerate student cigarette smoking He urged universities to end the practice to receive financial assistance.
Jefferson City June 30 That it is not libelous for newspapers to criticise in a spirit of fairness the official acts of public officers was the unanimous decision of Division No 2 of the Missouri supreme court. In Glober Branch against George Knapp Co publishers Branch won a verdict of 12500 damages in lower courts. The plaintiff was a 1905 legislature member and the alleged libelous statements arose from his stance in that year’s senate fight. The lower court verdict was reversed.
The annual encampment of company A Jackson Rifles national guard of Georgia will be at St Simone on July 24 for a week or ten days. An election for second lieutenant to fill the vacancy caused by Lieutenant Mallette becoming captain will probably be held before the company departs.
Senator Gordy introduces a general bill to amend the 1897 act on condemning land for water powers, allowing condemnation in certain cases and returning condensed water to the dam pond. The Columbus Power Company seeks water from the City Mills dam for steam, reviving a controversy from the last session. Other measures include penalties for hotel fraud, marriage license bans for communicable diseases, school-pay bonds, and several judicial and educational bills.
Baltimore reports that subscriptions to the Seaboard Air Line underwritten bonds totaled 36 million dollars, double the 18 million planned. Subscribers received 50 percent of their applied-for amounts as the issue was oversubscribed.
Montgomery Ala June 30 The Alabama Supreme Court endorses the locker system noting a man may own and keep as much liquor as he sees fit provided it is legally secured The decision by Justice Bayne upholds liquor as property and contends storage of liquor is legal The ruling calls the Bessemer ordinance banning liquor storage where soft drinks are sold unconstitutional and argues the legislature cannot dismantle locker systems
The Starick firm, Makers of Fine Clothes, located at 1304 to 1807 Fourth, wraps up its operations. The closure affects remaining stock and ongoing customer orders, with no further production announced. Local business records note the shutdown follows longstanding trade in bespoke garments and apparel.
The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed the Jefferson Parish district court conviction of Mark Boaszberg for violating the liquor and racing law in conducting an agency for betting at Suburban race track last winter. The ruling overturns the previous conviction and remands for further action.
In the near future Professors W Sanford and Hugh H Gordon will tour Georgia to raise five thousand dollars from alumni and friends to fund a new long lasting athletic field for the University of Georgia.
Tudga R Eve of Titton city court circulates a petition for the pardon of E L Vickers of Titton who was convicted at the fall term 1906 of the United States court for the northern district of Florida in Tallahassee over which Judge Swayne presided of conspiracy to defraud the government. It recalls that negro hands working for Vickers in turpentine farm and distillery took up sections of government lands and built homes. Prosecution charged that Vickers was a party to this and that it was a conspiracy to defraud the government out of land.
Dougherty county officials push a road campaign by removing all wooden bridges in favor of iron or concrete spans. Work starts soon with orders pending for iron bridges on major county streams. Miss Alice Credille of Greensboro died after a tuberculosis illness at home aged, with four sisters and one brother surviving. funeral held at Greensborg Cemetery conducted by Rev. W. H. Cooper.
In Americus Georgia on June 30 a negro convict named Jim Moore was found to be a woman masquerading as a man in the chain gang. Officers and acquaintances observed the disguise and Moore was given a dress instead of trousers and assigned to work.
Rome Georgia on June 30 reports a completed city charter copy to be sent to the Georgia legislature this week. Proposed changes include electing the school board by the people, a single city treasurer, a universal opportunity clause, and a three member board of public works elected by residents. The original liquor control clause has been expanded.
Marvin Barnett aged 14 dies at St Marys Hospital after wounding his hand while firing a toy pistol. Detrit, Michigan reports the Fourth of July tragedy with the boy identified as the first victim of the holiday.
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