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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
1
A fragmentary letter from a representative discusses remunciation and the need to revise rules. It weighs the influence of peers, the role of the speaker, and the ethics of criticizing law without full land or court context, hinting at political tension between old ideals and modern governance.
In Washington the sixtieth Congress nears its end with burly session notes. Big supply bills passed by the House and Senate readiness on sundry civil acts. Appalachian forest reserve bill and judiciary merger probe loom as key items before adjournment.
A church caught fire during Sunday night services on West Street but caused little excitement. The fire department quickly arrived and extinguished the flames with bucket water. No injuries were reported, and the roof sustained damage before firefighters contained the blaze.
Police found Gearhart dead on the floor with a large knife in his hand after a deadly razor attack on a woman and another person. The two victims were removed to a hospital in critical condition. their chances of recovery appeared doubtful.
An election in a central locality yields the defeat of the anti saloon league faction as Wayne County remains dry. Earlham College is tied to the Friends Church while Harbaugh, a waiter, used a butcher knife in a fatal incident. Nagel is chosen for secretary of commerce and labor by the president and will depart for Washington with Missouri officials onboard.
Washington prepares for Taft inauguration with 125 special policemen on duty to curb pickpockets and crowds. President Roosevelt attends church services, hosts Taft at the White House, and a presidential proclamation calls an extraordinary session on March 4. Ohio’s Black Horse troop, escorting Taft, led by notable veterans, joins Boston volunteers marching to Washington for the inaugural parade.
New York February 26 The third annual report of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching shows steady progress in the work for the fiscal year ending September 30 1908 Seventy eight women were added to the retiring allowance roll Two rule changes increased the maximum retirement allowance from 3000 to 4000 and provided pension to the widow of a professor married ten years to the professor The foundation aims to remove political interference from state colleges and universities promoting academic freedom Treasurer Morrison Carnegie lists receipts of 109 762 53 and total income for 1906 of 309 030 0 with expenditures of 487 477.
Governor Sanders calls a southern states child labor conference to be held in New Orleans March 20, 30 and 31. Governors of Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and North Carolina respond with lists of delegates to attend. The convention aims to discuss child labor matters for betterment and greater uniformity across the south. Entries for Air Race noted with Aero Club receiving entries from English and American clubs.
Rome man Charles H. Davis, attorney, is charged with using the United States mails for fraudulent land deals. He says Atlanta detectives tried to bribe him to drop charges and will present evidence. Davis was arrested Friday by Deputy Marshal Mark Scott, released on a $1,000 bond, and will face preliminary trial Tuesday before Commissioner John Printup.
Mery Harris of 37 mid street reported last night that 2475 in currency was stolen from her home while she was away. She says the money was in an iron box kept in a wardrobe. detectives Stearng and Brannan investigated but found no clues.
Berlin reports that French ambassador Julia Camnon yesterday conferred the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor on German Foreign Minister Herr Van Schoen, signaling French satisfaction with the Morocco agreement. The ceremony and the simultaneous resignation of Prince Von Radal at the German embassy created a tense, ceremonial scene in Berlin.
Washington correspondent John Corrigan Jr reports on Colonel Livingston’s view that current tariff policy harms farmers by allowing manufacturers to set higher prices while the farmer bears the risk in open markets. He notes factory wage earners rely on protected markets, and insists tariffs support both farming and industry, urging no strike against factory workers.
Des Moines bound suspect Junken confesses intent to murder in Ottumwa after prior prison robbery. Iowa towns fear attacks on women as the accused, jailed for another crime, claims he was high on drugs while planning the act. Authorities vow to contest leniency.
Chicago February 28. The official schedule for the American Association of Baseball Clubs is announced. President Joseph D. OBrien in Milwaukee presents the plan for 166 games. The season opens April 14 and ends September 27. It is the longest well laid schedule adopted by the association.
An unclear report notes a Phi Bets loyalty event at Cornell with references to Wu Changh Bion and Chinamas. It mentions a February date and a high donor tally, describing Chime as elected to some leadership or recognition. The fragmentary text yields limited verifiable facts.
Nashville reports the seventh week of testimony in the Carmack assassination trial. Prosecution and defense present conflicting accounts of the shooting, with witnesses placing Colonel Cooper and Senator Carmack at the center of the event. The case remains uncertain as both sides push for timelines and motive while jurors are taken outdoors for instruction and to manage courtroom constraints.
Fragmented OCR notes predict fair weather across several states with variable winds. Mentions Washington Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Louisiana and general shifts in temperatures and cloud cover across the period. Uneven phrases reference northeast winds interior conditions and some warmer stretches amid cloudy intervals.
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