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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1909

Page

10

Advertised Letters In Atlanta Post Office July 17 1909

List of uncalled letters for week ending July 17 1909 at Atlanta Georgia post office. Names span multiple Ms and Rs with many entries. Instructions call for ad vertised letters to be claimed by dates, with one cent per letter.

Atlanta, Ga

Three Prisoners Escape From Cherokee County Jail

James Brookshire a moonshiner Wil burn James a retailer and Hit Loud ermilk a seduction convict escaped from Murphy jail. They cut through steel bars and a window using unknown tools. Breckahire, described as desperate, fled into the mountains prompting a large posse pursuit.

Murphy

Saloon owner killed in Tampa mystery shooting

Alfredo Alvarez, West Tampa saloon proprietor, was assassinated as he reached his gate at dawn. A single-barrel HY. K. marked shotgun lay nearby. A $100 check allegedly tied to a witness pay-off in a separate murder case links the crime to possible motives.

Tampa Flo Alfredo Alverez Alvarez Burmudes Bane

Wede Meyer's Brass Band to Lead Atlanta Picnic

Wede Meyer's famous Atlanta brass band will lead a charity picnic for one thousand city children. The outing, directed by Mr. Wede Meyers, departs from Marietta Street and Bellwood Ave Tuesday morning, travels to Kennerow Mountain, and provides round trips and meals. Pastor Hugh Wallace of Marietta Street Baptist church notes ticket distribution efforts. Miss Sadie Tiller gathers donations for the event.

Atlanta Wedemyer South Mr. Wedemeyer Marietta St Bellwood Ave Kennerow Mountain Hugh Wallace Marietta Street Baptist Church Constitution Journal Georgian Thia Autlanta Marietta Kennesaw Mountain Sadie Tiller

Soldier Flogs Leads to Fatal Attack in Russian Barracks

In Mie hyled, Novogorod province, a soldier sentenced to fifty lashes for theft attacked a supervising officer, Captain Kavalevosky, after begging for release. He killed ten soldiers attempting to stop him and fatally wounded himself. The incident highlights continued use of flogging in disciplinary battalions.

St. Petersburg Miehyled Novogorod Kavalevosky

Shooting in New Orleans Family Feud Leaves Man Wounded

New Orleans July 18 Louis Breaux of 615 Iriconstreat shot and seriously wounded Henry Meyers during a family quarrel sparked by alleged abusive words toward Mrs Breaux. Breaux and his brother confronted Frank Kroeper on his doorstep. Kroeper’s sister pulled him inside as Meyers joined the altercation, Breaux fired twice.

New Orleans Louis BE. Breaux Iriconstreat Henry Meyers Breaux Frank Kroeper Myers Kroeper Moyers Wice

Fifth Regiment Arrives at Camp in Georgia

The Fifth Regiment arrived in two sections via the Southern and Atlanta and Birmingham routes and was escorted to St. Simon's. By noon tents were pitched and the camp organized. A record crowd gathered on the island this afternoon, enjoying a lively beach scene.

Brunswick Atlanta Birmingham St. Simon's

Casting Burdens from Puck Commentary on Taft Tax Plan

A satirical piece argues that President Taft shifts tax burdens back to the public via constitutional amendment. The writer urges voters to accept heftier duties, stacking them to force broader reform, while predicting Taft may delay action until a second term.

Puck Witanovert Taft

Closer Organization of Southern Managers Shapes Bright Theatrical Future

Robert Moran reports on the Southern Managers association moving toward a tighter executive structure at a recent convention. Changes promise a stronger circuit with more frequent Atlanta visits by Bijou and Wayne companies, new plays, and a reformulated and more ambitious touring plan. The Bijou four and Wayne five face competition as new talent rises, notably Alice Barbour Rose Gould and others, with plans to bring Atlanta the Bijou and Wayne shows multiple times per season.

Southern Managers’ Association Jake Wells Aes Ia Mr. Wells New York Wells Hugh Cardoza Bijou Muahcal Wayne Bijou Ths City Atlanta Hoyt Biou Alice Barbour Rose Gould Marie Hunt Patsy Campbell Wayne Company Trojans Tha Hirous

Strike May Involve All Mexican Roads

Fifty Americas conductors and engineers met in Mexico City and adopted a resolution pledging solidarity with striking train dispatchers on the National railroad. They warned of possible broad action if national officials fail to call them out, signaling a potential major move among Mexican railroad workers. Vice President Curtis of the Order of Railway Conductors travels to the city as the stance of the conductors and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers remains uncertain.

Mexico City Americas Masonic Temple National Railroad Republic of Mexico Curtis Order of Railway Conductors Order of Railway Conyductors Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Two Die In Union Street Clash Over Cow

Union Miss July 18 reports say the death toll from yesterday's street battle between McDonald and Chisolm factions will be two instead of four. Wounded Joe Miller lies fighting for life with two pistol wounds. Cornelius Chisolm rests easy after a breast wound. Young Murphy McDonald has a bad arm wound but survives. The cow at the center of the dispute is traced to an old negro, not either faction.

Union Miss McDonald Chisolm Joe Miller Cornelius Chisolm Miller Christom Murphy McDonald McDonald’s the McDonsldr

Fifty Years Away From Atlanta I Return for Eye Help

Mrs. T. E Veal, living within thirty miles of Atlanta, says she has not been in the city for nearly fifty years. She traveled to see Dr. J. H. Powell for eye treatment, hoping to read The Constitution again. She praises the paper and plans to return home after the appointment, uncertain about ever visiting Atlanta again.

Atlanta T. E Veal J. H. Powell

Troopers Endure Clash With Strikers At McKees Rocks Plant

Turmoil at the Pressed Steel Car plant escalated as thousands of strikers and supporters confronted troopers. A fence was torn, box cars searched, and shots fired during violent street clashes. Three people were wounded, many leaders arrested, and a temporary calm followed as Father Becavaca urged restraint.

Mounted State Constabulary Hass Esther Paganelli Guna Becavaca Lyndora Catholic Church Standard Car Company Takpayers Pittsburg McKees Rocka Pressed Steel Car Company Preston Public Defanss Association Don

Civic group seeks court action over steel strike impact

A partisan civic organization aims to enjoin trespassing on Pressed Steel Car Company property and prevent discharge of strikers while opposing imports of strikebreakers. It argues taxpayers bear strike costs and questions the legality of destruction or damage, noting past losses. A Tuesday hearing is anticipated as sentiment shifts toward the strikers.

Jebor Pressed Steel Car Company Pennsylvania Railroad

Wedded Girl He Loved and Lost His Honors

Madrid July 1 The marriage of Infanta Alfonso of Bourbon-Orleans and Princess Beatrice of Saxe Coburg ends a romance revealed just now. Alfonso, recently breveted lieutenant, wished to proceed to Melilla as Spain mobilizes troops. On a Paris visit to his mother he wed Beatrice, a civil and religious ceremony following a royal consent dispute. The king opposed the match over Beatrice retaining her religion, resulting in Alfonso’s degradation and loss of Spanish honors.

Madrid Alfonso of Bourbon-Orleans Beatrice of Saxe- Coburg Spain Alfonso Melilla Paris Balaise Coburg Beatrice

Completing Engine Terminals in Macon

Central Railway Terminal improvements in Macon Georgia will finish much of the work before summer’s end. Large sums have been spent and hundreds of laborers are at work on buildings, grounds, and yard improvements. Officials expect the major project to be the most extensive yet undertaken by Central.

Georgia Railway & Electric Georgia Railway and Electric Co Hillyer Investment Co WM. Hurd Hillyer Candler Atlanta Macon

Private Cunningham Sentenced for Annoying Hawaiian Girls

Five years hard labor and a dishonorable discharge from the army imposed by a court martial at Schofield Barracks on Private B R C Cunningham of Troop K, Sixth Cavalry, for annoying Hawaiian girls while on sentry duty.

Honolulu San Francisco Schofield Barracks BR. C. Cunningham Wieth Cavalry

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