29 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
1
After a protracted session of 70 days the Senate completes the tariff schedule work under the Payne Aldrich Bill. The congressmen finalize the remaining measures and prepare for potential votes on the enacted provisions.
After sixty days of debate the Senate wraps up the Payne Aldrich tariffs and moves to corporation and income tax questions. Tillman pushes tea tax while Aldrich and others discuss internal revenue and potential constitutional routes. Cotton bagging and ties dominate today’s misc. items as Southern senators seek free textile supplies.
Edith May Thompson Woodill, adopted daughter of Colonel Thompson, was murdered near St Michaels Maryland by Robert FE Eastman a fugitive New York broker. She had ties to Lyman J Gage and Gilbert Woodill of Los Angeles. Eastman was tracked by a sheriff's posse after the slaying.
Central city soaked by a heavy rain during noon as north portions baked in heat and dust. Ballpark dry, Ponce de Leon Park lively with rides and music while Sen Culberson and others debated tariffs on cotton and iron. Senate adjourned at 3:50 pm.
Heat wave in New York triggered a cloudburst killing one and injuring several as a lightning strike felled a flagpole at Polo Grounds delaying the New York Brooklyn game. Brooklyn fire and pole fire deaths followed, with cooler air promised tonight. Across cities Chicago Indianapolis and Philadelphia reported more heat deaths, prostrations, and record highs as forecasts eyed the end of the heat wave.
In Whigham Georgia on June 28 Marshal George Knight was shot by H H Butler a liveryman who was drinking. Knight suffered a fractured skull and a gunshot wound to the nose behind the ear Butler surrendered and was jailed in Cairo. Also notes an educational rally planned in Newhan with speakers W C Wright W G Post and state education official Jere M Pound.
A large crowd including many senators and representatives gathered at Fort Myer to witness the Wright brothers attempt an initial flight. Owing to a brisk wind the untested aeroplane was not flown, as Orville Wright judged conditions unsafe, promising a later trial when weather improves.
Fulton county grand jury may indict Roger Merritt for criminal assault if the identified witness Meggie McDermott testifies. McDermott, hurt last Wednesday, has recovered enough to identify Merritt when brought before four suspects. Revival underway in Newnan led by evangelist C A Stewart from Fort Scott with W R Rodgers of Atlanta directing singing.
Washington June 28 The Wright brothers prepare for government tests at Fort Myer with a new aeroplane built in Dayton. Tests include a sustained flight of one hour at at least 36 mph and a Fort Myer to Alexandria five mile round trip. They earn a premium for speed beyond 40 mph.
In DeKalb Superior Court Judge Gilbert frees L B Norton and A K Flake on charges of false swearing after ruling election managers had not sworn in properly. Noted that notary FP Phillips attested as usual. prosecutors concede lack of a valid oath under the circumstances.
New Orleans on June 28 reports a 50 million dollar bond issue approved by stockholders of the New Orleans Railway and Light Company. About 30 million will retire existing obligations and 26 million, at one million yearly, will fund property development. In Caruthersville Missouri, head to head rivalry over Mrs Donte Kelley’s hand ends in tragedy as J W Head kills Ottie Bush, then dies by suicide.
A violent alert spreads through Georgia as Robert Jenkins, linked to a Dublin murder, faces possible lynching. Warrants connect him to the Howell shooting near Dublin. Laurens and Johnson counties search while Washington county memories linger. Citizens fear mob action if the suspect is captured.
Americus camp Woodmen of the World held memorial services Sunday beginning at the First Methodist church with a sermon by Rev Bascom Anthony JD. The afternoon program followed at Gakigrova cemetery where Hon W T Jandell delivered the annual oration.
In San Antonio on June 28, Rr. S. Kims a notable ranchman and capitalist was operated on for an abscess of the throat after a match lodged above the vocal cords. The foreign object was removed. Mr. Ellis recalling a hearty laugh, had swallowed the match two months earlier.
Pittsburg officials and Amalgamated Association leaders announced a settlement ending a 2 day citywide street railway strike that cost over 260000. Disputed points included swing length and proper hearings for discharged workers. Riot incidents occurred at multiple car barns as authorities and unionists clashed.
Georgia locals expect brisk west winds with showers on Tuesday and possible showers on Wednesday. Weather prophecy notes unsettled conditions and moderating temperatures across the region.
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