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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
8
Good tidings for women seeking two white lawn dresses in princess style. Priced at 5.98 for today and Saturday, these embroidered and lace trimmed frocks were valued at 8.50, featuring high collars, long sleeves, and delicate Cluny Irish crochet detailing.
On March 1 in California to Waynesburg, William J Bryan and six limousine passengers pushed a stalled automobile from mud near shore. Bryan waded through mud up to his shoes, lent a shoulder, and helped free the car multiple times before stopping at Washington to have his shoes and clothing cleaned prior to continuing his lecture journey.
In Cordele Georgia the case State vs Bert Cain for the killing of Chief of Police Forrest has rested with the jury since yesterday afternoon. Public interest has been intense with crowded courtrooms and business nearly halted. About seven hours were spent on the argument as both sides delivered lengthy speeches amid high tension.
The schooner Mystic, a three masted vessel owned by Gilbert Transport Co of New London, was battered by a severe easterly storm off Hampagat while sailing from Jacksonville with lumber to New Haven. After waves swept away the sails and rigging, the ship was blown 180 miles offshore and limped into Newport harbor with significant damage and loss of gear.
District Court of Appeals narrows injunctions against the American Federation of Labor over boycotts against Bucks Stove and Range Company of St Louis. The decision permits general references to the boycott while barring illegal conspire to boycott and printing or distribution aimed to advance a boycott. Justice Robb affirms modified decree. dissents warn of judicial tyranny and press censorship.
Fred Hanson sues the City of Rome for 800 claiming unpaid salary as superintendent of the waterworks for an unexpired term. Defense alleges the August 22 1900 act creating a board of public works was not properly enacted. Judge Hamilton sustained the act and the case proceeds. plaintiff’s attorneys may appeal to the Supreme Court.
In San Antonio on March 11 a pistol duel left Officer Robbing seriously wounded and Detective J E F Stowe slightly injured. J J Mack and Avery Bernstein entered Maude Campbells residence and claimed they aimed to rob the house, prompting the ensuing gunfire and officers rushing to the scene.
At nine o clock the morning the first service of the Tabernacle Bible conference of Atlanta will be held at the Baptist tabernacle. The session runs through March 22 with four services daily. Noted speakers include Rev J Stewart Holden London Rev Joseph Kemp Edinburgh Rev S D Gordon New York Rev Elmore Harria Toronto Rev Melvin H Trotter Grand Rapids and Miss Elinor Miller Australia along with an elaborate musical program.
An hour of burglar alarms and gunshots marked last night as police investigated multiple break in attempts. Officers Barfila and Fain checked 344 Fraser street after noises, finding no burglar. At 128 East Fair street two shots were fired at an intruder who was seen peering through blinds. Morrrin responded to 820 Washington street where James Summers awoke to an intruder, firing twice as the intruder escaped through a bathroom window.
W W Griffin, Atlanta contractor, spoke to the Engineering Association of the South at the Carnegie library on the Panama Canal. He returned from Panama with impressions valued by members and stressed the results of the U S government commission form. A Grice church social follows tonight at 7 o clock with music and refreshments.
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