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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
1
A heated discussion over the Aldrich Schedules unsettled senators and stirred sharp exchanges as lawmakers grappled with tariff and tax proposals in a tense session. The debate highlighted divisions among members and raised questions about policy direction.
Washington June 12 Sen Aldrich faced sharp criticism as La Follette and Cummins pressed wool schedule changes during debate on the income tax amendment to the tariff bill. Votes split on whether to recommit the wool schedule, with progressives opposing and Aldrich defending his leadership amid charges of political trickery.
In Justice Jackson's court room Attor ney Bidner Tapp struck Joseph Schachter after a dispute over a case. Schachter owned an organ used to satisfy a debt. Tapp said he would have hit harder if not for his spectacles. Bystanders intervened as Schachter claimed the attack was unwarranted.
New York June 11 J Eads How known as the millionaire hobo will depart for Europe today to organize the unemployed there as he has in the United States into what he calls the committee for the relief of the unemployed How aims to bring Bernard Shaw to America to address the international convention of the unemployed in Chicago in January 1910 Despite a rumored $2 000 000 fortune How lives as the humblest of the unemployed with modest means
Jackson Kentucky June 11 Blackstone Jardwell chosen foreman of the grand jury to try men charged with the ambush and wounding of Judge Callahan on Monday Reports from Crockettsville Callahan's home say the wounded felon will likely recover
In Rome Georgia on June 11 a special report notes a number of Black people in the city habitually eat clay. The piece describes rapid emaciation and physical deterioration when clay is withheld, with months of treatment needed for any chance of cure and many cases ending fatally.
Jay Bastida, a Spanish artist, departed for France carrying about $500,000 of American money. Five months earlier he arrived with 346 paintings and a European reputation. It is reported his paintings sold for $200,008 to private collectors and he earned $200,000 in commissions since arrival.
A damaged, terse item notes a wife seeking food provisions amid shortages. The fragment mentions "decked in gems" and refers to Could as a name or title, but details are unclear. The brief implies hardship and request for aid.
In New York on June 11 Supreme Court Justice Dowling rebuked Mrs Katharine Gould for causing unnecessary trouble as she testified in her separation suit from Howard Gould. The day highlighted disputes over jewelry purchases at Castle Gould and accounts of meetings with actor Dustin Farnum, with questions about a St Regis hotel stay and a late night at Gould's residence.
Washington June 11 The income tax amendment to the tariff bill will not be considered again before June 18 a 45 to 34 vote blocked further action. Senator Aldrich led the delay while Senator Bailey pressed to expose influences and seek a direct vote. Bailey then accepted amendments lowering the tax rate and exempting incomes below 5060, but the postponement stood with several Republicans voting with Democrats.
Governor Guriat vetoed the Flournoy assessors bill which would assign the state the power to value railroad and telegraph property. It created a three member board appointed by the Governor to appraise railroads and telegraph lines, shifting authority from the comptroller and proposing a new oath for state officers, deemed unconstitutional.
Private cable from New York reports the Cunard Slavonia with 110 cabin and 300 steerage passengers stranded off Flores in the Azores. The ship left Naples June 3 and was saved by North German Lloyd and Hamburg American liners Prinzess Irene and Batavia, with all aboard rescued. Passengers include Professor Brownell of the University of Alabama and Miss Ware of Birmingham. Flores Island lies off the Azores’ western edge with dangerous cliffs.
Dr Jennie A Beardsley was stabbed twice in her home at 630 Peoria Street as detectives hidden in the residence failed to prevent the assailant. A threatening letter signed with a Black Hand motif led to the attack. she escaped, aided by corset protection, and police pursued the fleeing suspect. Separately, officials announced the failed merger of Chicago’s four elevated railroads due to resistance from Booth Rise L and the Metropolitan road.
San Francisco June 1 Testimony in the Calhoun case ended with the defense seeking a jury submission without further argument, opposed by the prosecution. Heney contended over tariff charges and Bryce, while the court denied a defense bid to waive argument. Opening and closing statements were scheduled, with jury submission anticipated by Thursday or Friday next week.
New York June 11 veterinarians blame barley mixed with oats from the west for a spate of horse deaths in city stables of express and transfer firms and department stores. Investigations indicate intestinal trouble as the cause, with stable superintendents noting adulteration by western shippers to save cost.
Professor George Burman Foster of the University of Chicago predicted two new world religions would replace current Christian denominations. The claim arose amid controversy as Hev Johnston Myers and others demanded Foster's resignation from the Baptist ministry following comments on religious freedom during the Chicago Baptist Ministers Conference.
A major morning gathering in Dalton featured speeches by Georgia Farmers Union leader John L Lee Col Van J T Orsdale and Governor Hoke Smith. The event promoted improved northern Georgia roads with a lengthy convoy from Atlanta to Dalton including The Constitution pathfinders and a post-meeting ballgame and dinner at Park hotel amid weather-delayed travel.
Local showers are forecast for Saturday and Sunday across Georgia with light variable winds. The weather outlook emphasizes scattered rain and mild breezes shaping outdoor plans this weekend.
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