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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1909

Page

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Good Roads Enthusiasm Along Georgia Railway

The Constitution Pathfinders traveled through Greensboro Madison Crawfordville Covington and other points drawing ovations for good roads in Georgia. The five thousand dollar Good Roads Auto Contest lure drew crowds as The Constitution praised coordinated county road plans. Pathfinders met officials in Madison Crawfordville and Greensbor o among others while a special Newton Rockdale DeKalb trip was planned to boost turnout.

Greensboro Madison Crawfordville Covington Georgia Atlanta Camak St Elmo Massengale Norwood Petty Leonard A Massengale Warren Count Warren Tallaferro Rene Morgan Walton Newton Kekdale Dekalb Fulton Madison Rutledge Edward W Butler Rockdale Pat Finders Smyrna E W. Butler Brooks Thompson R. W Trotter J. Lee Trammell Cornelius Wason Clinton Thompson Maxwell M. F. Brooks Morgan Hotel R. W. Conperat Atlante Savannah Paul M. Atkinson Walton County J. W. Douglas Morgan County Milla George Madison Advertise Constitution Party Butler Agricultural School C. W Caldwell Hawes Cloud W. W. Byrd L. A. Briges John F Holden Ww. C. Andrews R JS Moon 4. H. Gheesling J. J. Santers Greene County E. A. Copeland The Copeland National

Rabies and other health concerns at state officers meeting

At the Washington convention, officials debated rabies sources noting skunk and wolf bites as common. Discussion covered muzzling dogs, preventing free roaming animals, leprosy progress in Hawaii, and pellagra concerns with possible foreign study for elimination.

Washington Wyman U. S United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Kerr Dre Godfrey Arizona Brumbs Teags Bennett Colorado

Cotton factory men not split on tariff

D A Tompkins of Charlotte denied Richmond reports that the American Cotton Manufacturers Association split on tariff policy. He said he favors protection with incidental revenue, contrasting Parker’s revenue tariff with incidental protection. Tompkins noted he was not a formal rival and Parker was expected to be elected president, with tariff commission endorsed by formal resolutions.

Jobs Corrigan, Jr Washington Richmond American Cotton Manufacurers’ Association D. A Tompkins Charlotte N. C Lewis W. Parker Tompkins Parker Reeves Parker

Dispute Over Property Ends With Shooting in Meridian

In Meridian, on June 2, during a dispute over disposal of property linked to a local club, W. T. Flynn, secretary of a social organization, was fatally wounded by G Walton. The investigation continues as authorities assess the incident and motive.

Meridian Misa W. T. Flynn G Walton

Senate Debates Tariff Policy and Party Pledges

The June 2 Senate session featured talks on tariff revision, avoiding dilatory motions, and questions of party pledges. Senator La Follette pressed for lower rates while Senator Nelson warned against downward revisions, noting the impact on duties under the Dingley law. The debate touched on New England industries and the influence of trust controls and packers on leather goods.

Washington Senate Bacon Committee On Tong la Foltette New England Gore Frye Oklahoma United States Sena Tora Aeluon Koocks Aldrich Bates Nelson Nal la Follette le Follette Aldrich Money Wisconsin Taft

Burglar Fires on Police in Pooles Grocery Duel

Officers Austin and Adams discovered a thief last night at Pooles grocery, 411 Peters Street. A pistol duel ensued through a side door with eight bullets fired. Officer Peyton and other officers arrived. Dill Jones was found hiding under cotton seed hull bags with a pistol beneath him. He claimed a white man joined him in the shooting.

Pooles Peters Street Austin Adams Peyton Dill Jones

Italian Convicted in First-Degree Murder Case

In Tampa a Italian man named Chiira mente was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of B Labella a wealthy New York Italian merchant. Labella's body was found in the suburbs and blood stains along with a bloody club from Chiiramente’s wagon wheel linked to the crime. The murder appears to have occurred at Chiiramente’s home and the body moved to a concealed area.

Tampa Kta Gune Onarferio Chiramente B Labella New York Mercy Labella Chiramente Chiiramente

Doctor Schenck resigns from Biltmore forestry post

Dr. G C A Schenck resigns as head of the Biltmore forestry department effective November 1 after tensions with Biltmore nurseries head C D Beadle and criticisms over leases. The move follows a broader political atmosphere as senators and voters face heightened scrutiny amid tariff debates and party tensions.

Schenck Forestry Department Asheville N. C Plagah George W. Vanderbilt Biltmore Forestry Department

Panama Trade Scandal Echoes in Canal Case

Indianapolis court paused a major Panama canal graft case involving Charles R Williams and Delaian Smith as it prepared to hear new witnesses. Prosecution aims to prove editors Hitchcock and Mack published or knew about a false corruption story tied to French holders and Morgan staff, while defense argues for readiness and relevance. Judge Anderson extended the trial to October 11 to allow broader evidence, amid disputes over scope and timing.

Indianapolis Ind Merita Panama Charles R Williams Delaian Smith Indianapolis News District of Columbia Panama Canal United States Stuart McNamara Department of Justice Washington Charles W Miller Anderson Frank H Hitchcock Republican National Committee Norman H. Mack Democratic National Committee George Cortetvon J Pierpont Morgan & Co Counse McNamara Messrs Hitchcock l Mack Wey Blackmafilers Willam Nelaga Cromwell New York World Cromwell McNemara J. Pierpont Morgan France Walker Commission Nicaragua Paname Aele Mr. Cromwell

Fire rages at Johnson house. boarders flee in night clothes

Early morning blaze at 168 Whitehall Street damages a closet fire with large share of residents sleeping. Women aroused in kimonos rush to safety as firemen battle the flames. damage is light and building run by O J Johnson, owned by De J Crawford. In Kentucky, W Ii Meaks dies after being found unconscious at a Harrison County precipice. night riders suspected in attack.

Johnson House Whitehall Street O J Johnson de J M Crawford Lexington W Ii Meaks Harrison County Meaks

Panama canal money and public trust in inquiry

The court cautioned that Cromwell’s refusal to name clients who formed the American syndicate to “Americanize” the canal could lead the public to infer corruption. It noted $48,000,000 of public money was spent and stressed the public’s interest in the integrity of the Panama case and related inquiries.

Cromwell Senate Investigating Committee Morgan Committee Panama Hae Wiliam Nelson Cromwell French Canal Company

Mob Fire and Riots Hit Philadelphia Streetcars

A Philadelphia mob attacked streetcars set fire to several cars, injuring a policeman and wounding about 100 people. The unrest centered in Kensington and widespread disturbances occurred at multiple car barns, as authorities struggled to control the mob and protect crews during attempted car operation by strikebreakers.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company Hennington Mill Traction Company Kensington Lev Altephans Avenue Sixteenth Jackson Streets Forty-ninth Woodland Avenue Forty First Street Haverford Avenue West Philadelphia

Weather Prophecy Forecast for Georgia

Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with light to moderate variable winds. Mostly southerly winds noted at some corners.

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