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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1909

Page

5

Thaw Case Hearings Highlight Defense Contempt and Testimony

In open court the defense seeks contempt relief as Justiee Ill rules audio, while Thaw’s bodyguard Frank Toomey testifies no irrational acts by Thaw in Watteawan. State alienists Austin Flint Charles B MacDonald and Amos B Baker join the planned sanity examination, with the panel to be led by counsel and experts. A seashore trip and Pullman travel between Atlanta and Brunswick are noted in the article.

Frank Toomey Watteawan Austin Flint Charles B MacDonald Amos B Baker Mathawan Stnes

Mexico to retrench after 14 million peso deficit in fiesta year

Mexico City reports a large deficit of 14 million pesos between government receipts and expenditures due to the financial panics and falling revenue. Finance Minister Jose Yver Limantotr announces retrenchment steps to be taken to restore balance.

Mexico City Jose Yver Limantotr

Ravages of Bubonic Plague Amid Chinese Port Town

A July report from Cantom China notes two weeks ending last Monday saw 174 deaths from bubonic plague and 36 deaths from cholera. Officials reported a rapid toll as the disease spread through the port area.

Cantom China Juyly Tin Tadey

Barber to Draw Plans for Capital City Club

Donn Barber of New York with a Fifth Avenue studio has been hired by the Capital City Club to draft plans for a $150,000 clubhouse to be built on the club's newly acquired lot at Peachtree and Hattie streets. Preliminary plans are due soon and upon approval Barber will travel to Atlanta with the final designs. construction will then commence under supervising architect P Thornton Mirye.

Donn Barber Fift Avenue New York City Capital City Club Peachtree and Hattis Atrert Mr Barber Atlanta P Thornton Mirye

Lynch Testifies in Hudspeth Case in New Orleans

New Orleans July 14 President James M Lynch of the International Typographical Union testified in criminal district court in the Hudspeth case. Hudspeth, former New Orleans Typographical Union president, is accused of securing money under false pretenses from local and international unions. Lynch’s testimony appeared perfunctory, detailing assessment methods and fund gathering across focal unions.

Orleans James M Lynch International Typographical Union Criminal District Court Henry Hudspeth New Orleans Typographical Union Hudspeth Io Lynch

Summer Complaint Affects Health In Hot Weather

The piece explains summer diarrhea caused by contaminated water and fruit, noting it weakens the stomach and is worsened by overindulgence in fruit. It warns against using astringent remedies that bind up the bowels and suggests caution in treating the condition.

JOURNAL SCOUTS ARRIVE TODAY IN ATLANTA MARVEL PARADE PLANNED

The Atlanta Journal reports New York Herald scouts will reach Atlanta this afternoon completing a Broadway to Whitehall trip. Mayor and Chamber leaders will meet them in Marietta, with a large welcome parade along Peachtree and Whitehall to City Hall. A reception at Piedmont Driving Club follows.

Atlanta Journalw New York Herald Atlanta Broadway Whitehall Atanta Chamber of Commerce Mariette Journal Oclock Marietta Peachtree Road Buckhead Pace Piedmont Chamber of Commerce Chattanooga Good Roads Newark Bio Knoxville John & Cohen Carliton Petty New York Haral Roine Gu Ucock Tomorow

Welcome Given Bill Posters Welcome Given Bill Posters

A Georgian political gathering features Bill Posters from Pollens nominating Mayor Madden for governor, with Frost predicting the governor bid amid speeches praising Georgia’s climate and resources. The event includes executive sessions, a floral display, barbecue, and a theatre party at the Lyrd Wit.

Fael Pollens Maddow Frost Georgia St Tlme Maséehgate Chenall WA Hollingsworth Bill Postera Ponce de Lech Pas Ormewood Court KE M Horine Stark Lyrid

Attorney Shay Suspended in New York Case

Joseph A. Shay, Asa athleté, faces a one year suspension from practice by the Appellate Division as District Attorney Jerome accuses Bhay of champerty and paying retainers via agents in the Thorn ton Hains murder trial where Shay and Captain Peter C. Haine Jr. are jointly indicted for the killing of William E Annial.

Naty York Joseph A. Shay Asa Thorn Ton Hains Peter C. Haine, Jr William E .Annial Supreme Court Jerome Bhay Champerty

Empire Life Doing A Fine Business in Georgia

The state of Georgia backs Empire Life Insurance with rising premiums and strong local growth. For six months ending June 30 1909 Empire Life wrote 2 192780 in Georgia while full year 1908 reached 5 949 136 making it the top state insurer. Under President William W Reid the company expands cautiously with officers E C Calaway Thomas M Callaway Samuel Barrett E J Spratling Maynard and Hooper guiding a promising future. Local trust suggests twenty million dollars in force by next year.

Atete Georgia Hmire Life Insurance Company Atanta I¢ 3 Empire Life Empire Life Insurances Company William W Reid Alap & Company Hunire Life E C Calaway Thomas M Callaway Secreta Jamuel Barrett E J Spratling Maynard and Hooper

Thomas Bound Over In Jesup Rape Case

The preliminary hearing for T M Thomas Jesup marshal charged with rape concluded with him bound over to the superior court under a $1000 bond. Miss Harper testified that Thomas and Orrin Milliken enticed her into a buggy and Thomas forced her to submit as others watched, while Miss Milliken corroborated. The courtroom was packed and a judge limited attendance. Milliken was jailed for impersonating an officer as the case continued with about twenty five witnesses subpoenaed.

Jesup T M Thomas Marshal Fesart Thomag la Miss Harper Misa Harper Thomas Orrin Milliken Sieter Minter Millken Siater Millen Harper Uptil Dave Gale Brunswick Hill Spence Wadycross J Thomas Janes W Poppe Joseph A Morrie Colonely EB Padegett Baxtuy Dave M Parker

Weston Nears Journey's End

Suldun Cal July 10 Edwarth Pay Weston started on to the next to the last stage of his journey tonight after resting five hours here He hopes to arrive in San Frantisseo tomorrow afternoon.

Weston Suldun Cal Edwarth Aon San Frantisseo

Sale of Railroad Held Up by Court

Brown House, Macon Ga July 13 Special An order granting a writ of superseders that will stay the sale of the Savannah Augusta and Northern railway has been secured by attorneys for the original owners and all plans of Commissioner J N Talley to sell the road in August have been held up The first appearance will be in the United States circuit court of appeals in Atlanta in October Judge Emory Speer had placed the road under the claims of contractor Oliver for 281 616 and an order would have put the property on the block early in August Talley acted as meeker in testimony and filings and was named commissioner to sell the road for the benefit offices in Statesboro The writ gives the original owners another chance to fight the contractors claim and a long delay may ensue before control changes hands.

Wireless Stations Planned for Montgomery and Birmingham

The signal corps of the Alabathea Hatlofial Bierd will place wireless stations in Montgomery and Birmingham under Major J H Patterson. The Montgomery site will be on the Hell building, a fourteen story structure. Patterson has recently spent much time at the regular army camp at Fort McPherson, Georgia, overseeing this service.

Monthumers Aus Montgomery Birmukhant Signal Corps Alabathea Hatlofial Bierd J H. Patterso Hell Building Patterson Wort McPherson

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