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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1909

Page

3

Behind the scenes at police board faction clash

Commissioners VanDyke and Mason were seen on the stairway after a meeting, exchanging guarded words while noting political tempers. Mayor Maddox stayed neutral, newspapers drew heat, and a detective sergeant post may follow as the board’s next move, with public interest high.

VanDyke Mason Manon Carl Van Commissioner VanDyke Police Johnson Low Maddox Talary Police Board Roberts

Piles Cured in 14 Days by Fazol Ointment

Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding protruding piles in 14 days or money refunded. This advertisement promises relief from piles with Fazol ointment and a full refund if not effective.

Phi Delta Theta Banquets at Aragon Hotel

Atlanta Alumni Association of Phi Delta Theta will host a try-anousl celebration at the Aragon hotel tonight at 9 o clock. Active Tech chapter members will attend. Walter B. Palmer and Judge Marcus W Beck will speak. Judge H M Reid toasts. Phi Delta Theta, founded 1848, has about 6000 members and 36 active chapters with houses valued at 760000.

Atlanta Alumni Association Phi Delta Theta Aragon Hotel Alun! Club Ugsts Tech Walter B. Palmer Marcus W. Beck State Supreme Court H. M Reid Phi Delta Theta Fraternity United States Canada Atlants Unisate Walter C. Marabburn Eters

Wife Follows Husband and Gets a Beating

W. L. Lovinger of 6 Billa Street, 2 years of age, was arrested yesterday afternoon about 4:90 o'clock by Bicycle Patrol Officers Barfield and Fein for beating his wife and being drunk. He was held on an eighty dollar bond in two cases. Mrs Lovinger feared he would return and kill her. The arrest occurred after Lovinger resisted, cursed, and was wrestled to the ground by Officer Barfield.

W. L. Lovinger Billa Street Barhetd Fein Chapel and Leona Banfield Lovinger Barfield Toluia

Ordination Services for Deacons at Temple Baptist

Ordination services for deacons were held yesterday morning at Temple Baptist Church with many ministers participating. Pastor Rev C J Thompson gave the sermon and Rev T E McCutchen spoke on the spiritual charge to the church. Rev J E Briggs addressed the financial side, and Rev J T Briggs of Capitol Avenue Baptist spoke to the deacons. Also participating were Rev W C Barrow of McDonald Baptist and Rev D S Edenfield of Grant Park Church.

Temple Baptist Church W. C. Barrow McDonald Baptisl D. Ss. Edenfield Grant Park

Labor unions march in Boston to protest biased courts

Boston March 4. Labor union members, over 5,000 strong, parade to denounce the imprisonment sentence for Samuel Gompers Joan Mitchell and rank Morricon by Judge Wright in the District of Columbia Superior Court. A large meeting at Fanuell Hall followed with supporters condemning the decision.

Boston Samuel Gompers Joan Mitchell Rank Morricon Wright Superior Court of Lawa a_&t Taffy Sherman Cannon

Three Personal Crises Reported in Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, Mrs. Whittaker and Philip Beker ended their lives today. Jenny Pide, a Tampa resident, shot himself and remains in a dying condition in hospital tonight. Baker drank a quantity of smudgnum and was found dead in his room early this morning. Mrs. Whitaker drowned herself.

Jacksonville Fla Whittaker Philip Beker Jenny Pide Tampa Baker Whitaker

City court judge wraps up aba crime division work

Judge A B Calhoun finished the criminal division docket on Saturday disposing of 907 cases in two weeks and will preside over the civil division this week. Councilman Harrison schedules a Wednesday meeting of special committees to report on ordinances regulating drays chairs wagons and bicycle messengers with full attendance urged for a report to the council in April. Coroner Donehoo declined to hold an inquest over Eugene Hugely, a negro, found dead on South McDaniel Street Saturday night after a brick was used, with witnesses noted by Officer Willams.

A.B. Calhoun Harrison Druys Donehoo Eugene Hugely South McDaniel Strees Robert Willams

Noonday Lenten Services Grow in City Interest

The Monday Lenten services in Cable Concert hall from 12 30 to 1 are drawing growing attendance. Episcopal church hosts invite ministers from other denominations to speak. Aimed at downtown business people, the brief daily addresses feature Dean Pise Bishop Nelson and Rev. De Ovies with sessions 12 30 to 1.

Episcopal Church Molclock Ifs Dean Pise J. Philip's C. K. Nelson Raymund de Ovies Birmingham Als Bishop Nelson de Ovies

Officer Hamby Charged With Drunkenness at Station

Policeman C M Hamby of the evening watch was brought to the station late last night on a drunkenness charge. He was relieved of his accoutrements and sent to the third floor, with a police board hearing likely to decide if the suspension becomes expulsion. The case follows a prior 15 day suspension of Officer Van Winkle for the same charge as commissioners warn of strict enforcement.

C. M. Hamby Evening Watch J. W. Norman Whitehall Street Thay Hamby Police Board van Winkle van Aupply Die Clarke

Kennedy challenges Carr or Jones for ten round bout

Charle Kennedy the boxer issues a challenge through The Copestitution sporting department to Billie Carr or Egdie Jones for a ten round fight. He offers a side bet of any amount and insists on a real contest with no open gloves. Weight limit set at 186 pounds. Addr al Christensen for responses.

Sporting Department Copestitution Charle Kennedy Billie Carr Egdie Jones Kennedy AL Christensen

Georgia M Russell Dies at Home in Atlanta

Mrs Georgia M Russell daughter of John M Russell died at her residence 86 Orme Street yesterday morning. Funeral will be held at the residence today at 2:30 pm Rev Dr Moore officiating. Interment Wesleyan Cemetery.

Georgia ‘M. Russell Georgia M John M. Russell Feralty Orme Siveet Welock Dr. Moore Wesleyan Cemetery Amanda H. Cox Barclay & Brandes Co W Chapel Lee Brousheton Westview Cemetery Wire Cox Mien Georgia Cox Allente S.A. Cox Cincinnati Ohio Pallbestare Jessa Soheston A. E. Grifth Walter Owens Walter Freeman Joha McIntyre J. A. Vickers R. B. Townsend, Jr Hebert Brougton Townsend, Jr Barclay & Braidon Co Rosewood Cemetery Len Broughton

Personal crisis reports tied to love troubles and suicides

Madison March 14 Robert Nich ole killed himself at home and will be buried beside his brother John who ended his life March 3 after Mim Gomers, Nicholes intended bride, fatally shot herself. Parental objections blocked love between John Nichols and Mim Gomers revealing Robert’s prior love for Mim. Sisters killed by auto in Philadelphia March 14 Exine died instantly and Areuia seriously injured while returning home from Sunday school. Nebr Bound man Joseph H Roch commit suicide March 4 after threatening an employee. he hanged a rifle and discharged it in his shop following a dispute with a law.

Madison Robert Nichole Joha Mica Beryl Somers John Nichols Mim Gomers Robert Elec Misa Gormars Philadelphia Exine Areuia Hinttenf

Dynamite Used on Dry Lawyer in Prohibition Fight

The home of Charles G. Renner, attorney for the Anti Galoon League, was dynamited last midnight. A blast under the north steps shattered the porch and broke all north windows. Bloodhounds traced a trail near the house but short distances revealed no culprit. Renner believed the act warned him to stop his anti liquor work. An indignation meeting at the Methodist church passed a resolution urging the county to offer a reward for the dynamiters.

Dietannce Renner Methodiat Church

Startling charges by Governor Haskell rise in Cahomans case

In Muskoges March 14 motions to quash indictments against Governor Charles N. Haskell and others allege government conspiracy. They accuse special assistant Sylvester Rush of coercing witnesses, suppressing testimony, and pressuring the grand jury for indictments. The U S circuit court is asked to assign a new judge as arraignments proceed in Vine tomorrow.

Muskoges Ofte Charles N. Haskell Digit United States Gregory Sylvester Rush Omaha Bush United States Circuit Court R. E. Campbell Vine

Baldwin Heads Fair List for State Exhibit

Baldwin county spearheads plans to enter a splendid exhibit at the next state fair in Macon. Farmers and leading citizens are already making arrangements to compete for first prize. Macon fair officials have been informed of the early plans with others to follow in planning efforts.

Baldwin Macon Baldwin County Firat Beldwin

James Home Cure Remed ies For Tobacco Addiction Ad

Letter praises James Sanatorium remedies for tobacco and alcohol abstinence and requests freedom to publish. He reports quitting tobacco, alcohol, tea, and coffee, and gratitude for relief. Ad lists prices and services for drug addiction, alcoholism, nervous disorders, insomnia, with confidential correspondence from Charles B. James Sanatorium Memphis.

E. P. Cullin Maury St. Houston Tex James Home Charles B. James Sanatorium Delta Memphis

Theaters Springing Up Everywhere In Atlanta

The city shows rapid theater growth with Bijou Grand Orpheum Lyric and new electric houses. An up-to-date Bel Canto style venue on Posey is praised as the most handsome, while vaudeville bills dominate. Mary Marble and Chip the vaudeville star headline gossip as actors’ stage lives mirror on and off stage relations. William Crane’s Grand engagement features the outcry in She Stoops to Conquer with strong supporting cast.

Atlanta Theater Wan 61 Bijou Grand Star Martetts Street el Teorado Dorado Orpheum Weber’ & Rush Itecame Succes Onpheum Legion Posey Georgia William Crane Elsie Jeffreys Margaret Dele N Nmber Robert Moran W. H. Crane Otha Fket Charles Frohman George Ado Father Ang Empire Theater New York Crane Mr. Crane Crans

Harvard Fullback Dead from Springfield Dispatch

A private Springfield dispatch reports the death today of Harvard fullback Carlton Apollonio of Winchester, Massachusetts, who had played for two years as a back on the Harvard football team.

Cambridge Mess Springfield Chile Carlton Apollonio Winchester Mase Harvard

New Bijou Theater Opens With Bargain Vaudeville

The Bijou opens this afternoon inaugurating a bargain vaudeville policy with five acts and new motion pictures. It is redecorated with a modern program including two matinee runs daily and three evening runs, with ten cent adult and five cent child admissions. The lineup features The Three Rivards and Frank Wilson among others, plus a robust bill of comedy, songs, and top-tier attractions.

Atlanta the Three Rivards Mike the Gympest Grojean Maurer Santora Darlington Frank Wilson Mseke

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