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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1909

Page

12

Supreme Court sets Georgia precedent over city license rules

The Georgia Supreme Court reversed Fulton County Judge Ellis on Pefinis v. City of Atlanta, ruling city councils cannot revoke a lawful license or block a lawful tobacconist lunch business. Plaintiffs were represented by Cam D. Dorsey and Hugh M. Dorsey. Atlanta was defended by city attorneys Me Mayen Hill.

Supreme Court Supreme Court of Georgia George Pefinis Ve Alanta Georgia Broad Street Atlanta Pefinis City Council of City of Fulton Superior Court Ellis Pon Isgal Cam D. Dorsey Hugh M. Dorsey Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & Heyman

Detectives Arrest Couple Linked to Blind Tiger Ring

Rome Ga March 11 Special Deputy Sheriffs Byars and Jones captured Jerry William and his wife, two African Americans, on charges of operating a blind tiger. Evidence shows the pair ran a still at their home near the Rome furnace, continuing a local illicit liquor business.

Rome Byars Jones Jerry William Rome Furnace

Sergeant Roberts Faces Suspension Amid Police Shake Up

Police chief charges Sergeant Roberts with neglect of duty for allowing a prisoner to send a note to his wife during a house search, while Detective Sergeant Sanford may be reinstated. The police board denies politics in the case, asserting the matter stems from within the department and that Chief Jennings initiated the action.

Gergegnt & J. Roberta Police Police Doard Roberts Newport Sanford Police Board Tts Sergeant Roberts Nempert Sanford Sncalled Mason Manon Will Crawford Jennings Gald Jennings Teaid Carlos H. Mason Sergeant Gant Howard Pattillo Heaand Auch Newport Lanford Ege Newport Sanford

Grape Nuts Breakfast Helped A Stenographer Gain Vigor

A Washington girl describes improving mornings after swapping heavy breakfasts for Grape Nuts and milk. She details slumber, fatigue, and dull work turning into vitality and keener energy within two weeks, crediting Postum Co. as the sponsor and noting other letters with similar experiences.

Washington Lanes Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Unrest in City Police Board Over Newport Lanford FactionTies

Reports of factional control clash with calls to reinstate Sergeant Newport Lanford after being turned down by the English faction. Mason faction claims misconduct and vows reinstatement while Sergeant Roberts defends his duty and awaits board action. The public watches for moves on Roberts and a potential reappointment of Lanford amid broader political shakeups.

Split in N Church Over Writs Turns Into Legal Clash

In Knoxville March 11 warrants were sworn out for assault and battery after a dispute at Zion Lutheran Church in the twenty first district. Preacher J Miler of Park City acted as magistrate and issued warrants against McCammon and over half a dozen members who allegedly forced him out. All cases waived to court as tensions flare over sanctification and voting rights within competing church factions.

Knoxville Tenn McCammon McCamsmnom Saverag Develop- Sponte

Haunt of Cleveland Sold in Princeton Farm Sale

The two mile from Princeton farm, once a favorite hunting ground of the late G Cleveland, was sold to David W Pickart of New York. The buyer plans extensive improvements and preserves the woodland where Cleveland hunted rabbits regularly.

Princeton N. J G Cleveland David W Pickart New York Cleveland

Indicted for Murder in Georgia Killing Case

Three men James Olsen H S S Houston and Carl Sturvenella were indicted for the murder of Fred Anderson whose body was found off Cumberland Island. The charge states Anderson was shot aboard a gasoline launch during a trip from Fernandina to Brunswick and his body thrown into the sea. Officer kills Negro in Savannah. Patrolman Walter Fleming shot and killed Hen Davis at Union Passenger Station after Davis seized the officer's club. Ruth McPherson, age 102, dies in Dea Mole Virginia, born 1807. Duchess de la Rochefaucauld loses son aged Francis, 19, after six weeks of meningitis.

Fred Anderson St Marys James Osen H. S&s Houston Carl Sturrenvella Aea Cumberland Island Anderson Abott Fernandina Fin Brunswick Hiody Savannah Welter Fleming Hen Davis Hemierson Union Paes Dea Mole Ruth McPherson Virginia

Louisville Coliseum Fire Destroys Major Complex

The Louisville Coliseum in Louisville Kentucky was gutted by fire. Estimated losses run into the hundreds of thousands with two firemen injured by falling beams. The building housed a skating rink pool showers and dressing rooms and had hosted political figures and planned concerts. Funeral notices follow in Macon Georgia with several local names listed.

Louisvilla Cortson Riley Jacob Késte Augustus Be, Willson Taft

Conductor fainted from terrible stomach pain

Nicholas Gluckman once a Brooklyn Elevated conductor describes severe stomach trouble that forced quitting work after failed surgeries. He credits Cooper's New Discovery for rapid relief, regaining strength in two months, with headaches and gas fading, and urges others with stomach issues to try the remedy. free literature offered.

Nicholas Gluckman Brooklyn Havemeyer Cooper L. Kor Coopers Amamtie Bette Casper Dayton Ghia

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