08 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
1
A fragmented line highlights Albany as a hub for Good Roads enthusiasts. The item notes attendance and local interest, indicating a gathering or meeting focused on road improvements and infrastructure advocacy. Additional specifics are unclear from the fragment.
Counties hold meetings to discuss ways and means for road improvements. An attractive program draws interest for the Albany convention and nearby communities including Albany Dal tok and Cornelia, signaling broad support for transportation upgrades.
Albany Georgia June 7 Special Indications point to a large turnout for the south Georgia good roads conference. A 200-seat special train from Moultrie will bring enthusiasts as guests of the road movement. Key speakers include Clark Howell and Judge William F. Fre, with N F Tift presiding. A Georgia Good Roads Association may form, and the meeting aims to boost the statewide revival in road work. Dalton also plans a robust program as delegates from nearby counties and Atlanta gather for the event. The sequence of meetings concentrates on organizing and advancing practical road improvements.
Chicago conference of Baptist executives debates Professor George B Foster over his book The Function of Religion. Rev Johnston Myers urges withdrawal and ordination papers. Professor A E K Parker blocks action citing a constitutional delay. Anxious brothers and a 11 year old defends his father as the meeting adjourns. The matter postponed to June 14, amid tense atmosphere.
Washington June The Senate chamber hosted a heated tariff debate as Aldrich and Beveridge led clashes over the cotton schedule and duties on win dow hollands. Debate touched Georgia industry, rubber goods, and the Dingley rates for hosiery with a late night session setting up woolen schedule.
Pittsburg reporting that Mollie Ridge was seized from a house by fifteen men in West Pike township and tarred and feathered before being thrown into Pike Run. H O Wright, found in the house, was also stripped and cast into the stream. Wright and the woman later appeared before Justice of the Peace McKean to file complaints against J F Charles Dufford Wright and Charles P Wright for aggravated assault and malicious mischief. Warrants issued. no arrests by night. The woman had reportedly been warned to leave the area.
June 7 in Marion Indiana a debt collection dispute led to John Mac Dougal a Van Buren merchant being beaten to death by Francia Miller and his brothers Alva and Jester Miller. The Miller brothers are in custody as accessories with Francis Miller alleged to have caused the fatal blow over the heart.
At 3 o clock this morning Norah P. Russ was reported to have committed death by own action at her Battle Hill home. Details were scarce and reticence surrounded the matter, making fuller information unavailable.
The Augusta Chronicle reports Mrs Thomas Swift wife of a well known Atlantan rejoined the Wills Comedy Company at the Casino after a year. Miss Jacques Bradley now returns to the troupe and will appear in the evenings alongside the company. Bradley, formerly with Villa Comedy, wed a prominent Atlanta man for financial reasons and hopes to ease her husband’s strain by returning to the stage. Her rose role as a songstress is expected to captivate audiences at the Casino week.
New York June 7. George B Duffy a Brooklyn youth faced police scrutiny over arrest and rogues gallery records. Testimony from his family employers and neighbors described him as honest and steady. The mayor questioned to determine if justification exists to prevent likeness measurements from police records. A libel action against the police commissioner was announced as the hearing ended with Mayor McClellan reserving decision.
A chocolate fire in a barn residence in Indianapolis on June 7 ends in the death of Leta Williamson eight while attempting to save her baby sister Irene The mother moved the two downstairs as flames spread officers find Leta unconscious and she dies en route to the station leaving the family shaken and a wider tragedy unresolved. firemen save the baby and another sister.
Elkins West Virginia June 7 Randolph county the largest county in the state has been added to the dry column. The license court here has refused liquor privilege to two of the largest towns in Randolph county. The hope for the rest of the cafes has been abandoned.
Paris reports the cabinet approved a naval buildup totaling 600 million dollars over ten years. The plan includes six Danton type battleships six Republic type battleships and four Gambetta type armored cruisers to be built under the program.
Memphis hosts a reunion for veterans tied to the Lost Cause celebration event. Local officials and prominent veterans attend as crowds greet the heroes and reminisce on past battles and service.
Mempha Town June 7 thousands flock to the Confederate reunion in Memphis as Major General John McDowell will open the gathering tomorrow at 10 AM in the Convention Hall. Visitors fill depots hotels and halls with national colors displayed and volunteers guiding guests amid a well organized program and meals for veterans.
Forecast predicts fair weather in Georgia with variable winds. Readings show low temperatures around two inches rainfall excess since month start and January, with mean and normal temperatures noted.
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