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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1909

Page

8

Three Children Survive After Auto Plunge on Grand Prize Course

In Savannah on the home stretch of the Grand Prize, three people were ejected from the Haslem touring car. The two children of Harry Haslam and a woman attendant plus chauffeur Emmett Priervon escaped unharmed after the car veered into a roadside ditch. Paterson suffered a broken arm and other injuries.

Savannah Harry Haslam Emmett Priervon Haslem Soen Ted Roaiside Paterson Wen

Doctor Parks to Read Paper at Alcohol Conference

The American Society for the Study of Alcohol and Other Narcotics will hold sessions in Washington, D C on March 17 to 19 with afternoon and evening paper presentations. Dr William Parks of Atlanta has accepted to read a paper titled The Effects of Alcohol Manifested in Temperament as It Relates to Race and Nationality.

Washington, D. C Willam Parks Atlanta

Veteran J T Zellner of Macon Dies at Home

J T Zellner longtime county courthouse custodian and member of the HA Smith Confederate vets group died at his Mont Belleir Avenue home this morning after lingering illness. He is survived by a wife and several children. The remains were shipped to Culloden this afternoon for funeral arrangements tomorrow.

J. T. Zellner Macon Maron I.T. Zellner HA Smith Camp of Confederate Veterans Mont- Belier Avenue Culloden

Young groom sent to state asylum in Macon case

In Macon Georgia on March 1 a groom barely two months married and about 18 years old was committed to the state asylum after the jailer and jury, led by Ordinary M. Wiley, found he had caused trouble involving his young wife and his father. The young man allegedly grabbed a broomstick and caused disturbance, leading to the court’s verdict.

Macon Af Worrell Wash Erete M. Wiley Worrell C. W. Hiobbard Jong

James B. Graham Dies in Rail Yard Crash

James B. Graham, 25, flagman on the Southern railway, was badly injured when crushed between cars at Everett last night and died after being brought to Macon from Jesup for treatment. Survived by three brothers and a sister, he was an Odd Fellow and a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Funeral tomorrow with order members attending.

James B. Graham Macon Southern Railway Jesup Everett Law Graham J. F. Graham Third Street Brotherhood of Railway

New Call at St. Paul's Macon Ga March 1

Rev Charles H. Lee of Jackson Tennessee is extended a call by the congregation at St Pauls Church in Macon Georgia He will arrive tomorrow and spend time in a brief study of the Lord He has relatives in Macon and is not a stranger His friends hope he accepts the call.

St. Paul's Macon Charles H. Lee Jackson Tenn St Paul's ‘Church

End of a Red Nose Delicate Calored Product Gaining Notice

An odd cosmetic item touted as freckle, blemish, and inflammation remedy is described as colorless, undetectable on skin, and usable day by day. It promises immediate restoration of natural skin tone and curing effects within days, with sales through Jacobs Pharmacy and Brances’s drug stores.

S&tn Jacobs’ Pharmacy Brances Atora Make United States

Divorce Day at Court House Delivers Several Total Decrees

The superior court began the March term with Judge Pendleton and Judge Hills presiding over more than a half dozen divorce petitions. Judge Sills granted total divorces in three cases and a jury verdict favored another in a parallel proceeding. Marian Speer Jackson had her disabilities removed and her maiden name restored, while Renfrae Jackson won a total divorce from his wife with constraints on remarriage. Multiple wives, including Attie L. Coker and Hattie Bryant, secured divorces. some petitions seek alimony and restraining orders. The proceedings feature disputes over abandonment, intoxication, and abuse, with hearings set into March.

Superior Court Pandleton Hills Sills Verdet Pendleton Mira Marian Speer Jackson Cleveland & Goodrich Harvey Fil Franice Jackson C. F. Jackson Bryant Frank Reagan Jane Lindsey Hex Helen E. Johnson Charles D. Johnson Wils

Forest Reserve for the South Opens House Debate

Rep Corrigan reports a split vote 157 for and 147 against a forest reserve bill in the House. The measure aims to create a national forest reservation commission and allow land purchase or condemnation to protect watersheds in Appalachia and the White Mountains, with broader reach to all states upon conference. Critics call it a dangerous expansion of federal land powers and warn of financial risk and political fallout. Supporters say forest reserves would aid industry and conservation. The Senate has paused action and may reject the House version. debate highlights tensions between New England demand, Southern industry, and fiscal constraints.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington House Tt Wan Geong Thoes Aouthern Appalachians Senate New England White Mountains Congress Appalachian Ita Boesker National Forest Reservation Commission United States National Forest Reanivation Commission Smith California Madden Ulluaiz Representative Thomas North Carolina Lever Mt Beall Texas Masaachusetta South Caro

Gold Dust cleaner promises easy home cleaning

An advertisement extols Gold Dust as an all round cleanser that removes dirt without damaging other items. It warns against using soap, naphtha, borax, soda, ammonia or kerosene with Gold Dust and notes the product requires no outside help.

Political row ends in bill passage and senate adjournment

In a tense session a heated exchange followed a vote on a progressive bill. Lev er defended it and cited cross‑regional support from Maasachupstta and South Carving as unity grows toward industrial development. The bill passed 187 to 147, then the senate adjourned after a brief clash over conferees while Heyburn and Teller opposed the Appalachian White Mountain reserve.

Lever Maasachupstta South Carving Messege House Senate Mgr Haytum Heyburn and Teller

Capitol Gossip and State Matters at a Glance

Governor Bnith and Comptroller General Wright plan today to choose a date for tax returns for 1909, within January first to April first. The Great Southern Accident and Fidelity Company of Atlanta secures a $500,000 capital charter, with W G Chipley and others as incorporators. The prison commission debates purchasing a white convict prison farm, narrowing choices to about four sites for rapid action. Citizens bank of Rome to trim capital stock from 100000 to 60000 under new charter amendment.

Bnith Geneal Wright Ymsurance Company Great Southern Philip Conk Yeaterday Citizens” Bank, of Rome

Gov elect Brown speaks to Statesboro students crowd

Statesboro Ga March 1 Governor Elect 7 M Brown visited the local agricultural school and addressed students. A luncheon was hosted by the domestic science department and he spoke to children at Statesboro Institute. About 900 persons gathered at the courthouse to hear him in the afternoon despite rain.

Statesboro Brown W Agricultural School Statesboro Institute Trovclock Court House Dreien Brookler

Tenement Housing Talk Urges City Action on Defects

At a People's Study Club meeting held Sunday at the First Universalist church speakers warned that unhygienic housing conditions plague the city. They urged remedies and adopted a resolution outlining minimum standards including ceiling height, air space, external ventilation, and prescribed distances between buildings to improve health.

Clase Universalist Church Hare Wall Isagt Thor

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