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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1909

Page

9

Open session reigns as Roberts case unfolds in city council

The heated meeting features charges against Lanford, a row over open sessions, and Roberta’s fate. Police testimony recalls Crawford’s arrest and a note sent to Crawford’s wife, while Van Dyke presses Lanford’s accountability and Kilpatrick pushes Roberts’ punishment.

Lanford Rzde Chief of Police Roberta Newport Sanford Roberts Black and Dorsett Wil Crawford A. B. Thornton Tey Crawford Admate Billie van Allen Billie van Alien Wieckard Dorsett Msn Abe A. E. Thornton Jennings Foberta Robans Robert Howell, Jr Roverte Patilo Spratling Mason van Dyke Newport Lanford Comfedamloner Chairman Mason Larford Veo Dyke Emebody Roberte Wespe Alood Patriot Kilpatrke Kilpatrick Hoberts Manat VanDyke Pattito Barnew Holward Marbut Johnson Sprat Spatrick McEachern Venke Ryes Maeon Kilpatrick Reon McEachern Spratting Halen Pattillo Barnes van Hollan Verea Bly Newport van Winkle Erts Woof Terry van Winkleith Peters Street Cer van

Offender Faces Suspended Sentence In Police Board Vote

An officer received a suspended sentence after confessing to a crime amid a vote by commissioners. They indicated they would henceforth follow the regular rule, with several asserting adherence to standard penalties and procedures in future cases.

Dlemisesi Hghuy van Winkle

Pure is the Word When K K EK Flour Goes in the Kitchen

The announcement touts K K EK Flour as the pure choice for cooking. It emphasizes quality, suitability for recipes, and domestic use, inviting readers to trust the brand in home kitchens.

Sheriff Borum Resents Speech on Prisoner Handling

A report recounts Sheriff Borum resisting orders to separate inmates including Robin Cooper, citing jail crowding and a wounded boy. McCarn, upset, accuses him of disregarding a request from the boy’s father. The piece also notes General McCain’s 5 year service and past involvement with a secret committee targeting vice activities.

Coopers McCarn Colonel Cooper McCain

Left Fat Back Slender by Footlights

A quirky theater note describes the Aeroplane company in New York cutting a procession of performers to slim the overall front and rear rows. Manager Glau enforces a strict dressing room rule and a bizarre weight loss potion regime.

New York Ross Ball Glau

Alabama Towns Struggle as Flood Forecast Rises

Montgomery faces record flood threat as the Alabama River nears peak, with warnings for North Montgomery and nearby areas to evacuate. Gas and power plants at risk, rail and shipping disrupted, and rescue efforts planned along the river as waters surge. North Alabama cities report extensive damage, railway and industry fears, and rising Coosa river levels threaten towns from Selma to Birmingham.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Weather Bureau Electric Tent Mas Works Louleville and Nashville Railroad Commerce Street Union Railway Scott's Bend Himore County Isotatea United States Jackson's Lake LeGrand Place Driver's Row McDonough Street Teague Talapoosa Wetumpka Tallasses Tallassen Hiver Belma Alm Here Cahaba River Selma Cahaba Southern Railway Belms Southern Railway Power House North Alabama Birmingham North Donight Louieville Nawhine Bangor

Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Strawn held at locals chapel

The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Strawn was private and held Friday night. Services are at Groanberg Bond and Bloomisle's chapel this morning at 2:30. Interment in Hollywood Cemetery. Inmates of the Home for Old Women and Gordon Circle of the King’s Daughters provided a funeral car from the railway company to the Jordan Circle.

Elizabeth Strawn Mre Mliabeth Strawn Groanberg Bond & Bloomisle Hollywood Cemetery Acevices Home For Old Women Gordon Circle King’s Daughters Jordon Railway Company Chapaly

Wesleyan College to Lose President Guerry

At a trustees meeting in Macon Ga March 18 President Dupont Guerry signified his intention to resign and return to law practice. Rev Dr W N Ainsworth of Savannah is named to succeed him as president of Wesleyan Female College.

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Run Over by Three Autos in Chicago Night Incident

Chicago March 3 Arthur Subera, 28, was run over by three automobiles in succession on Michigan Boulevard. He escaped unharmed aside from a jar from the first impact, with only minor injuries reported.

Chicago Arthur Subera Michigan Boulevard

Flatulency Remedies and Digestive Claims

A fragmented 19th or early 20th century ad style piece touts flatulency causes from decaying food and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure. It claims gas relief, digestion aid, and systemic health effects, with a sales push for free trial mailings from A. Bimart Co. 369 Stuart Bie, Searenas, Michigan.

Stuart Bond America Canad A. Bimart Co Stuart Bie Searenas

Record Flood Warnings Move Through Georgia River Regions

Flood warnings and rising rivers sweep through Georgia and nearby areas. Chattahoochee and Ocmulgee rivers reach near high water. trains halted, bridges touched, crops damaged, and power plant operations suspended as crews monitor crests and evacuations proceed in Bainbridge Albany Macon and Athens.

Bilijey Wigsy Stesmera Fort Gaines Chattahoochee Wream Athens Bainbridge Spedal Macon Jackaes Jackson Central Georgian Power Company Juiletts

Death in Africa for Roosevelt

New York March reports quote Starr of the University of Chicago and Dr Beare predicting Roosevelt may not survive the malarial African climate. They warn a Tropic trip could fatally weaken him and delay or cancel plans to travel.

New York Starr University of Chicago New Fork Bookmasters’ Association Roosevelt Beare Aeid Tropics

Electric device to record roll calls wired in Jackson

Governor Noel is urged by Jackson county officials to name a successor to Hon. Mark Dees of the Mississippi legislature. Dees is in St Louis supervising a machine that records instant roll calls by a single button press, and the Jackson senate chamber has been wired for the device.

Jackson Noel Hee Jackson County Mark Dees Dees Bt. Louis Senate Chamber

Flood Ravages Southern Tracks. Bridges Give Way

Severe washes on the Southern rail line flood the tracks with several feet of water. A number of bridges have collapsed under the force of the rain soaked forests. Widespread damage halts farm work indefinitely due to the deluge.

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