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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1909

Page

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Girl Is Shot By Little Boy In Pensacola

In Pensacola Florida a 12 year old girl Margarita Kattochi daughter of a prominent family was shot by a boy of her own age. The youth had been given a revolver by his parents to learn to shoot. He hid behind a tree and ordered her to hands up. She was struck in the right side and the bullet passed through bowels and kidneys. Doctors give no hope of recovery.

Pensacola Fla Margarita Kat~tochi Margarite

Multiple Mortuary Notices From Atlanta Area

Ferris aged two dies at home on East North Avenue. Funeral at 30 o'clock tomorrow. interment at West View. L Phillips, 42, dies at Fair and Duncan streets. body sent to Flowery Branch for funeral and interment. George E Norton, 77, dies at Willscott private sanitarium. body to Barclay & Brandon's parlors. funeral and interment at Willscott. Mrs Charles Jabaley, 30, dies at private sanitarium. funeral at 9:30 this morning. interment at West View. survived by husband and one child. Mrs Carl Bailey dies at private sanitarium. funeral at 9 this morning. interment at Nance's Creek. Adam L. Eichelberger, 82, dies in Oakland City. funeral at Poole's chapel this afternoon at 4. J T Roberson, infant, funeral at residence 434 Woodward Avenue at 2:30. interment Decatur Cemetery. Mrs Ruby G Chestnut, 25, dies at 99 Cherokee Avenue. survived by husband, two children, parents, four sisters, one brother. body sent to Columbus for funeral. Herbert Elliott, infant son of Mr and Mrs J L Elliott, dies at Chapel Road residence. funeral at 5 pm. interment Rose Hill. Mrs H S Thompson of New York, formerly of Columbia South Carolina, learns of sudden death of Hugh S Thompson widow.

Ferris East North Avenue Frank Looper Edna Hayes Donald West View L. Phillips R. L. Phillips Fair and Duncan Kirkwood Flowery Branch George E. Norton George E Norton Willscott Barclay & Brandon Willsestt Charles Jabaley Greenberg, Bond & Bloomfeld Undertaking Establishment Weat View Carl Bailey Greenberg, Bond & Bloomfield Nance’s Creek Adam L. Eichelberger Ocala Fla Oakland City Atlanta Florida Luther Clara Lilian Poole’s Chapel J. T. Roberson J T. Roberson J. L. Roberson Woodward Avenue Decetup Ruby G. Chestnut Cherokee Avenue Thos. R. Chestnut Columbus, Ga Herbert Elliott Herbert. Elliott J. L. Elliott

Auction Results For 32 Central Railroad Adjacent Lots

Thirty-two lots owned by Mrs. W. M. Knot near the central railroad sold at auction yesterday afternoon. Despite rain a large crowd attended and the net proceeds totaled 3,858 dollars. The sale was conducted by Cochran of 16 South Broad with Moore acting as broker.

Central Railroad W. M. Knot Moore Cochran

Courts Clash in Georgia Over Electric Supply Case

Savannah reports an extraordinary jurisdictional clash between state and federal courts over the Electric Supply company. Receiver Davis guards the property under state orders while U.S. Marshal White seeks turnover, with Judge Charlton asserting state jurisdiction and armed deputies preventing federal intrusion. The next move hinges on contempt actions and court orders.

Savannah Electric Supply Company State Superior Court Walter G. Charlton United States Court For State Court Emory Speer Judge Speer Judge Chariton Speer J. 5. Walker Charlton W. V. Davis United States Court Davis George F. White Paitea States Court Toe‘thoné Marshal White Davia Chariton Davie Nog

Flood Situation Improves Across Missouri and Kansas

Flood conditions eased in Missouri and Kansas as rivers at Kansas City showed signs of falling, despite continued high water. Springfield and Ottawa reported severe inundation with streets buried under 10 to 15 feet of water. officials hoped the flood would subside by tomorrow.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Springfield Von Jordan River Ottawa Kens Merais-des Cyanes

Detroit music contest votes show "I Wish I Had a Girl" sweep

Thousands of Detroiters voted in a music contest at a store music department. About 19 000 ballots favored "I Wish I Had a Girl" for first place, with cash and sheet music prizes enriching the winners.

Firat

Popular song selections from Remick & Co catalog

The second choice in the contest went to Chat Atirring Song of the Plains My Pony Bay the third most popular selection It Makes a Difference When Youre With the Girl You Love. All three songs are published by Jerome H Remick & Co the largest publishers of popwar music worldwide.

My Pony Bay Jerome H. Remick & Co

Senate Passes Tariff Measure and Tobacco Tax Debate

The Senate approved a tariff measure amid disputes over a tobacco tax amendment. Senator Bradley pushed to remove the six cent per pound levy on tobacco while allowing hand sales under ten pounds with records for the IRS. Debate also covered corporation tax provisions, amendments, and procedural clashes on the floor.

Internal Revenue Service Kentucky Tennessee Finance Committee Senate Bradley Aldrich Daniel Bacon Virginia Clay Hacon Baron Rhode Island Martin Mr. Simmons North Carolina Simmons Batley Mr. Bailey Bailey

Taft Sees Solid South in Vermont Speech at Champlain Tercentenary

President Taft, en route to Washington after Lake Champlain tercentenary remarks in Burlington, argues the Solid South helped make New England solid for the Republicans. He warns against sectional rivalry, praises hospitality from D C and international guests, and contemplates railroad growth and shared prosperity with the North and South. He notes Vermont’s solid republican stance and envisions regional unity across North America.

New England Washington Burlington Taft Lake Champlain House Senate New York France Great Britain Canada M. Jusse- Tend Bryce Hughes Prouty Vermont Lemieux Yacht Club Wharf George Fred Whitlama Massachusetts Memphis Alabama Georgis

The Jitt Tops Lyric and Wayne Company Draw Big Crowds

The Lyric Stage grows popular with the racing play The Jitt as Miss Spooner Frank LaRue and the cast earn praise. At the Casino The Wayne Company storms the house with Loratte Marshall Fred Wayne and Harry Gribbon drawing devotees. White City attracts crowds despite rain as the grand colonado and amusements run full blast providing fresh air and pleasure to thousands.

Miss Spooner Frank LaRue Wayne Company R. C Loratte Marshall Fred Wayne Herry Gribbon White City White City Park Grand Colonado

Builders' Exchange Approves House Bill No 139

At a meeting of the Atlanta Builders' Exchange supporters praised Henry A. Alexander of Fulton County for drafting House Bill 139. The bill mirrors federal practice on government work and provides a legitimate method to collect accounts from state, city, county, and municipal projects via the bond required on such work, benefiting subcontractors materialmen and laborers.

Atlanta Builders’ Exchange Henry A. Alexander Fulton County

Dance at East Lake for Tennis Players Honor

A dance will be given at the East Lake Country Club to honor tennis players taking part in the Southern Invitational championship tourney. The event aims to celebrate their participation and achievements in the match series.

East Lake East Lake Country Club

New Orleans Named 1910 Convention City in Southern Secretaries

Richardson of Jacksonville elected president of the Southern Commercial Secretaries at Atlanta session. M B Trezevant of New Orleans named secretary at convention. New Orleans chosen as host for 1910 with plan to move meetings earlier to align with Panama trip.

M. B. Trezevant New Orleans H. H. Richardson Jacksonville Fla.) Board of Trade Southern Commercial Secretaries Atlanta Trezevant Panama Chamber of Commerce of W. G. Cooper Shannon Nashville Tann C. W. Moorman Columbia S. G M. C. Moore Meridian Misa H. S. Herring E. B. Jacobs Roanoke G. A. Waterman Pensacola Fla J. A. Arnold Fort Worth Tex Joseph B. Babb Birmingham Ala W. L. Finch Cincinnati Ohio Edwin L. Quarles Petersburg Workmah Sadie Workman Walter G. Cooper Cox Covington Mr. Smith Board of Trade of Richardson Peorpte Progressive Union of Mr. Tresevant H. A. Truegley Baltimore and Ohio Railroad M. W. Richards Southern Railway South Commercial Secretarics’ Association Texas Elighitui Social -Attales

Victim of Mythomania in Ella Gingles Trial

Chicago officials report the defense in Ella Gingles's theft case with Agnes Barrette closing as lawyer P H O'Donnell and detective Captain P D O'Brien clash over motives. Assistant State's Attorney Short vows mass testimony to impeach Gingles's improbable claims. Witnesses describe discrepancies from hospital and hotel accounts as rebuttal testimony looms.

Chicago Ill Ella Gingles Agnes Barrette P. H. O'Donnel P. D. O'Brien Short Criminal Court Miss Gingles P. H. O'Donnell

Good Roads Praised By The Secretaries

The Commercial Secretaries association held its final meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Aimed at southern cities, resolutions urged good roads to develop agriculture, cut transportation costs, improve rural life, and strengthen the home market and education.

Commercial Secretaries’ Association Chamber of Commerce Ufe Southern Commercial Secretaries’ Association Hele Wumene Sftorts Mnestie “Iiata

Calhoun to Face Second Trial in San Francisco

Patrick Calhoun, president of the United Railways, will be tried July 19 before Superior Judge William P. Lawlor for allegedly offering a bribe to a supervisor to influence a trolley overhead permit vote. Lawlor denied Calhoun’s bid for a change of venue citing alleged bias, with counter affidavits from prosecutors and details from bodyguards presented.

San Francisco Patrick Calh Uun United Railways Monda Judége William P. Lawlor Tadiay

Atlanta Grain Trade Dispute Over Through Rate

A Tennessee Georgia freight controversy shows Nashville merchants shipping grain to Georgia with through rate benefits, bypassing Atlanta’s lack of billing privilege and elevator allowance. The complaint is filed by WS Duncan & Co, A P Morgan Grain Co, J D Frazier & Co, W L & W M Fain, and others.

Nashville Georgia Atlanta WS. Duncan & Co A. P. Morgan Gratin Company

Kreditors file for receiver in Klilne Gershon and Porter Wrigley cases

Short items note that creditors of Klilne Gershon Co filed for a receiver in U S court and that after hearings Georgia Beltway Electric Light and other creditors of Porter Wrigley Co prompted Referee Adams to name T D Meador as receiver. Also reports Mayor Maddox declined to veto a Sunday Hokey Pokey vending ban, drafted by Councilman Harrison at pastors’ request. A quiet marriage of Mina Minnie Betram and William G Brown occurred at a tribal home with Rev A G Ward officiating.

BE. M. Cohen & Co Klilne-Gershon Company West Mitchell Street United States Court Georgia Beltway and Electric Light Company Porter-Wrigley i Company North Broad Street Adams T. D. Meador Maddox Harrison Third Ward Mina Minnie E. Betram Hood Street William G. Brown Walnut Street Ite Viclocks A. G. ‘Ward Eerae

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Knox Straws GEO. Muse Clothing CO Tree P. S. Ferris Grvenn H. S. Thompson 8. C Hugh Thompson SAAN Ones Missouri Ave North North American Builders’ Exchange Hich Victin Mythomania Frances Willard Hospital Wellington Miss Bella Caraton O'Brien Warren Goethe and Clark Streets Misa Barrette Mr. O'Donnell Mr. Short Joe Patrick Calhoun Calhoun Lawlor
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