28 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
1
A divorce case in Rock Court ends in tragedy as a husband is robbed of his wife and his resources. The incident highlights tensions in the ongoing marital dispute and raises questions about courtroom conduct and financial losses. Authorities continue to investigate motives and assess damages.
In Rock Arkansas July 27 a custody dispute over a child erupted into tragedy when W I Blitz shot and killed Nathaniel Parker Willis during a court conference. Willis died ten minutes later. the shooter, his wife Elis, fled and was jailed then moved for safekeeping. Senator Jeff Davis narrowly escaped injury as a bullet grazed near him.
Mrs Olver H Belmont of New York joins the suffrage cause after being converted in England. Upon returning to the United States she plans to form a women’s political party and contribute substantial funds to the vote for women movement.
Lincoln hosts five state conventions centering on tariff policy. Republicans back downward revision and Taft stance, with support for veto if needed. Democrats condemn federal court interference and favor state action on income taxes. Bryan absent. prohibition platform opposes county option. Populists and socialists also meet as primaries approach.
Alabama lawmakers introduced measures restricting reporting of sexual assault victims and creating rules on divorce, gun laws, weapon sale penalties, compulsory education, and local government salaries. The proposals discuss protecting victims, banning nude images exposure, taxing dogs, and funding commissions, with uncertainty over an overall prohibition failing.
Washington dispatch reports both houses accept a program to reduce leather duties while the senate preserves lumber protections. Free hides or nominal duties for hides, coal at 45 cents, lumber graded up to 3 sides finished, and print paper at 2.50 per ton are among key outcomes with coal and iron ore rates contested and eventually set by conference. The deal hinges on leather rate reductions and lumber protection, with western senators wary of free hides and a possible senate clash if the program fails.
In White Plains the Thaw case heard a witness describe Thaw’s alleged abuse of young women with a pearl-handled whip. Susan Merrill testified Thaw rented rooms under aliases and kept over 200 girls, paying them to keep them quiet. She said Thaw lashed girls on bare limbs and body, acting as a theatrical agent to lure them. Prosecutor Jerome cited risk to innocents. Thaw appeared buoyant and eager to testify, denying insanity. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw attended court but did not testify.
Washington July 27 Orville Wright with Lieutenant Frank Lahm aboard set a new world two man aeroplane endurance record at Fort Myer surpassing the prior one hour nine minutes by 12 minutes forty seconds, aided by President Taft who applauded the achievement. Wilbur Wright spectators noted the feat, while Orville aimed for the speed test tomorrow with Lieutenant Fouloie.
The senate will consider removing Chairman G. McLendon of the railroad commission under a suspension, via a special order arranged by Sen. Burwell. Delay risks reinstatement if the house cannot act before adjournment and the general assembly’s inaction under law could restore the suspended official.
Georgia: Partly cloudy with local showers Wednesday and Thursday. Light to moderate variable winds mostly south. Local date. Temperature details including high and low, mean, normal values, and rainfall figures noted. Ty deficiency and excess since January 1 recorded as 1.68 inches and 3.35 inches respectively.
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