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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1909

Page

11

Labor Day Parade Plans In Atlanta Federation Meeting

The Labor Day committee of the Atlanta Federation of Trades reported strong support and energetic planning for the parade. Sheriff Mangum agreed to lead the march, funds neared 1500 dollars, and the City Salesmen’s Association requested inclusion with 60 to 75 float entries. Speakers included James G. Woodward Henry Cabaniss and Harry Schlesinger.

At‘lanta’ Federation of Trades Foraytis Atreat Scales Transportation Committee Atlanta van Houten Finance Committee Jerome Jones Journal of Labor Wheeler Mangum Mangum City Salesmen’s Association James G. Woodward Henry Cabaniss Harry Schlesinger

Professor A M Ransom dies in Atlanta at 56

Professor A M Ransom associate professor of chemistry at Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute died after several weeks illness in a private Atlanta sanitarium. Funeral plans set for Newnan and nearby interment to follow in the city cemetery. He leaves a large family in Newnan including his mother Mrs G A Ransom and siblings in Texas and Newnan.

A. McB. Ransom Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Ala Alabama Atlanta Barclays Brandon West Point Road Newnan Fudge J. S. Powell Newnen Ransom G. A. Ransom J. S. Powell L. N. Rogers While Blackiston Texas S. P. Jones, Jr S. P. Jones Cartersville Sam P.jones John Gunn

Garnett Quillian Slowly Improving at Home

Dr. Garnett W. Quillian, long ailing at his brother Dr. Earl Quillian’s Park Avenue residence, is improving. He was strong enough yesterday to take a short ride, with typhoid fears easing under treatment and no longer considered in danger. Local and state friends will be glad to hear of his improvement.

Garnett W. Quillian Earl Quillian Park Avenue Quillian Atlanta

Peruna Relief Credited By Doctor Hartman Case

Mrs. Thomas Hover of Montague Massachusetts writes that after a year of illness with poor appetite nerves and pains in her side she found relief by following Dr Hartman’s advice and using Peruna she expresses deep gratitude for the treatment and product guidance.

Thomas Hover R. F D. No. 1 Montague, Maes

Georgia Legislature Battles Over Constitution Convention Debate

Governor Brown vows to avoid crossing bridges until he sees them as lawmakers debate constitutional convention. Attorney General Hart says Georgia’s 100-year-old system needs revision while plans to amend to form new counties and other changes stall pending the convention decision. House adjourns after a brief session as lawmakers travel for committee inspections. Senate holds no session.

Brown Alexander General Assembly Georgia John C. Hart Det

Diabetes Cured Gains 30 Pounds Says Springfield Man

Mr Charles F Clark of Springfield Massachusetts claims Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure cured his diabetes after three years of suffering. He states he weighed 218 pounds before illness, dropped to 131, and gained 30 pounds after using the medicine along with a prescribed diet. He offers testimonial publication and free urine analysis, with trial bottles and pills advertised nationwide.

Chas. F. Clark Springfield Mass Warner Clark Charles F. Clark Princeton Street Spring Rela Mans Sey Drigeters Bate Pulis Enyene Ee. Gure Coq Rochester Geoviten

Boiler accident injures Southern railway boilermaker

J. A. Muller, a 51 time arrest boilermaker employed at Southern railway shops, was thrown over a boiler and severely scalded by escaping steam. He is at the Atlanta hospital in a condition feared fatal. No witnesses, exact cause unknown, but Muller apparently released the steam himself.

J. A. Muller Southern Railway Wis

Heavy liabilities in bankruptcy case reported in Atlanta

A. Smith president of O A Smith Roofing and Contracting filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Liabilities total about 360 112.70 with 339 500.08 secured and 10 619.70 unsecured. Travelers Insurance Company appears as a creditor for 5 500.00, with real estate at 432 Whitehall Street and a parcel on Amith Street. Central Trust and Bank Corporation, receiver for Neal Bank, shows a 320 900.00 debt secured by a mortgage on land near Ey Tatts.

A. Smith the .O. A. Smith Roofing and Contracting, Company Atlanta Smith, Hastinga& Ran Vom Hineassie Olalmea Travelers’. Insurance ‘Company Hartford Whitehall Atreet Central’ Trust and Bank Corporation Neal Bank Mariette

Negro Burglar Stirs Neighborhood at East Fair Street

Early morning at 1:30 a.m. a black burglar entered a lady’s room at 70 East Fair Street. Neighbors, about 108 in number, gathered in retaliation vowing to hurt the next intruder. Captains Jett and Shepherd dispersed the mob as police searched for the suspect and secured a description.

East Fair Street Khi Read Jett Shepherd

Mill men appeal to Taft over cotton tariff

Southern mill men alarmed by reports of a tariff cut on coarser cotton cloths and yarns appeal to President Taft Senator Aldrich and Representative Payne. R M Miller Jr of Charlotte wires from the Manufacturers' Association of North Carolina urging no reduction from the original schedule. Messages note past Washington visits for a fair cotton tariff and warn against harming a growing southern industry.

Charlotte N. C Smill Senate Taft Aldrich Payne R. M. Miller, Jr Charlott& President Manufacturers’ Association of North Carolina New York Herald North Caréling Washington South Mesars

Drowned Self After Tying Hands Behind

Benjamin Youngblood an Ill nois Centre railroad engineer tied his hands behind his back and walked into the Hogue Chitto river near Kara today. Water reached his waist before he submerged, and he died within minutes despite being pulled from the water. Friends say he had been acting strangely recently. In Macon Mississippi today Central railway shops will repair 3 000 freight cars for the entire system. Master Mechanic W H Fenner has crews working, with up to ten hours daily to cover the new work.

Macon Withole Central Ines W. H. Fenner

The Modern Figure How to Regain Form Prescription

The text warns against extreme dieting and fasting for weight loss and promotes a healthful approach. It claims a simple home remedy using aromatics and pepper water, with a dose of one teaspoon after each meal and at bedtime. It suggests the regimen improves appetite and body tone.

Ben

Mortuary notices from Atlanta and surrounding areas

A string of obituary notices from Atlanta and nearby towns reports multiple deaths, funerals, and interments. Highlights include Louise Crockett of Marietta, infant Maddox, J. Smodes's remains en route from Great Bend, and Dozier and Rhodes family services. Also listed are Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Lee, J. H. McKnight, Minnie Estes, Annie Fryer, and Miss Fryer with burial plans in West View Cartersville Rex Valley Grove and other locations.

Talks on Fulton county limits spark tax and race concerns

Speakers argue over extending Hopeville and East Point limits into Fulton county. disputes focus on tax gains, control of the auto track amid large crowds, sanitation and policing claims, and the impact on Atlanta’s growth. Reuben Arnold condemns extensions and defends keeping territory separate.

Reuben Arnold Hopeville East Point Hapeville Atlante Yemen Fulton County Atlanta

City Hearing Debates East Point and Eagan Park Extensions

Speakers opposed to new bills argue extension of East Point and Eagan Park. Mayor Maddox and Asa G. Candler join businessmen to urge passage while Attorney Lee Jordan and John D. Little defend positions against the extensions. Several officials contend the bills threaten local balances.

Antact Mr. Arnold Robert F. Maddox Asa G. Candler Chamber of Commerce Wv. M. Kriegshaber Atlanta Terra Cotta Works Sam A. Carter Gate City Cotton Mills Raynard Willing Hapeville Lee Jordan John D. Little Eagan Park Company Automobile Racetrack Association East Potrit Fulton County

Taft's Swords Trade Talks Stall Over Duties

Ambitious tariff bargaining stalls as rough lumber price hovers around $1.50 per board, with house demand for $1 lumber. Conferees debate coal duties from 40 to 50 cents, while arguments surface on free list and reciprocal rate provisions. Glove and hosiery schedules see increases, but final compromises pending.

Senate

Fragmentary OCR Note on Banaball Attire and Senate Clerk Outage

A cryptic OCR snippet references banaball attire and driving, mentions last year and Senate clerks with an outage. The readable facts are sparse and no clear event or persons are identifiable.

Tariff Shaping Stimulates Georgia Cotton Mills Lobby

Georgia mill presidents urge Congress and senators Clay and Bacon to remove discrimination in the Lending tariff bill. They warn against favoring finer New England goods over coarser Southern products, arguing it harms the South and deters investment. They note iron ore duties, East Coast mills vs Southern ore sources, and rising Southern mill expansion.

Georgia Conference Washington Clay Bacon South New England Jack J. Spalding Georgia Industrial Associationa New

Congress Cries Maltese Kitten Delays Appropriations Hearing

A Maltese kitten arrives at Representative Tawney's desk prompting astonishment and laughter in the House appropriation committee as Mann and Smith join, recalling a prior debate on using cats to deter rats at the treasury building. An anonymous gift to the lawmakers sparks playful questions about why they were remembered.

Congrese Mann Treasury

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. M. Ransom Garnett Quillian Aus Ewry America Peruna Lively Times W Legislature Page Western and Athantic Railroad Committee DeKalb Chattanooga Tann Burclar E. Fair Street Louise, F. Crockett Marietta Terment Albert R. Maddox Alvert BR. Maddox D. 1. Maddox Weat View Supervicos Igniore Smodes Great Bend Kon Atgnta Barclay & Brandon Pidce R. V A. L. Rhodes L. A. Dozier Patterson’s Hollywood Cc. R. Caylor, Jr C. L. Caylor Whitehall ‘Terrace West View Abra C. Rhodes Sliver, Lake Greenberg, Bond, & Bloomfield Blue Ridge Ada L. Mason Amanda Lee Conyers W. H. Lee Baptist Church B. W. Graham J. H. McKnight Lancaster Columbus J. H. McKeight Minnie Estes Washington Street C. M. Estes Rex Annie Fryer Shiloh Talbotton R. C. Fryer Valley Grove Cemetery Lwely Fultok Schram Anzan Uence Colonial Berlin McClure Ten-Cent Co Whitehall St Hunter Tawney House Gawney Beromin
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