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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
6
Rogaluse La March 22 A planned bout between wild cats and bulldogs was stopped last night after an SPC ALA agent alerted police from New Orleans and deputies intervened preventing the fight.
Jackson Mississippi March 22 The case of William Sorshy deputy postmaster at Clinton charged with the killing of Postoffice Inspector Charles Fitzgerald on the depot platform was called for trial in the Hinds county circuit court The courtroom was crowded After the first group of witnesses was heard the defense moved for a special venue from two districts and asked for more time due to the absence of four witnesses The defense indicated they may plead emotional insanity as a defense and the proceeding was postponed to 3 pm with over seventy five witnesses summoned
In Botetourt County on February 18 a Black man named Christian assaulted a young white school girl with a sharp object. He was captured, indicted, tried, and convicted within 24 hours and was electrocuted at the penitentiary in Richmond, Va, on March 22.
Editorial from The Union News rebuts claims of Union Farmers Union backing Union City land schemes. It cites misused names in booster advertising and stresses union officials did not authorize or participate. Also notes local deaths and a March appointment of Lewis Dalby as Indian inspector in Washington.
Washington reports reveal Senator Scott furious over finance committee allocations in the Republican caucus New England’s strong presence drew his protest highlighting South central states like West Virginia Kentucky and Missouri as underrepresented He warned he will act with independence to resist what he calls a biased arrangement amid party leadership without changing committee seats.
Rates for the Great Southern Music Festival in Atlanta on May 4 to 6 will be set by the railroads and issued in an official circular. Petitioned for a flat round trip fare, the 2 cent, 2.5 cent, 2 1/2 cent, and 3 cent Georgia rates complicate approval. Officials expect two common rates, with Western and Atlantic and West Point lines resisting further reductions.
An advertisement touts Munyon's Kidney Remedy as a fast healer for back and groin kidney pains. It claims swelling in feet and legs recedes, skin brightens, and urine improves with continued use, promising a refund if unsatisfied. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.
In Geor gia Pierce county five miles south of Blackshear, Mr J W Easterling quarrelled with his mother in law Mrs J W Easterling. He pulled a knife and cut her. She is thought to be dying from wounds. Hendry, who married her daughter eight months ago, has fled. Police are seeking Hendry.
OG Venable aged 32 was fined 100 dollars in police court after being charged with attacking Joe Greed a detective’s informant near the post office. Venable’s attorney posted bond for appeal. Green testified against alleged violators of prohibition, and Venable followed him with a knife.
Montgomery March 22 A meeting of the Cry federation of Womena Clubs urged Governor Comer to reverse his decision not to send delegates from Alabama to the New Orleans child labor conference set for March 29 to 31. The group named Mrs Rey Rushton Mrs Leon Wall Mrs Walter Fick and Miss Rushton Hatchet to press the governor. President of the state federation Mrs Pilares Coleman attended.
Washington March 22 the president announced the appointment of Lloyd Bowers to be solicitor general succeeding Henry Hoyt who resigned. Mr Bowers is general counsel of the Chicago and North Western railroad with headquarters in Chicago.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nervous prostration. It features a testimonial from Mrs D F Jones of Cleveland and claims the nerves govern organ function while offering a money back guarantee if no benefit.
Special report by Eugene Ray from Denton Georgia dated March 22 portrays a hopeful effort to build a new town near Broxton in Coffee County extending toward Jeff Davis and beyond. Denton Land and Investment Company fosters steady growth with depot under construction and prominent Georgia men directing the project.
In Macon on March 22 an injunction proceeding against Central Georgia Power Company by Dorsey Brewster and Howell of Atlanta for Elizabeth Nolan Anne B Nolan and R Nolan was presented to Judge W H Felton and signed, asking that the dam at Capps and Lloyds Shoal near Jackson be stopped due to alleged land injuries. Felton did not halt work but set a hearing for the third Monday in April. The complainants own 4 percent acres at the site and challenge the company’s condemnation intent. officers say no delay to construction will occur without court order.
John Alten, after a 20 year mystery, returns to his Evanston home and reunites with his wife. A missing persons case spanning cities ended when his son learned he was believed to be working on an orange ranch near Whittier, California. Father explains he wandered West hoping to find work, then stopped writing.
Henry Coster Durrant was ordained priest yesterday at St Josepha Autecopal church. The ordination was the first by Bishop Reese since the consecration last May. Durrant studied in Ontario, moved to New York, then Hortotk Ay genta and Savannah, and was formerly secretary of the University of the South.
An old ad promotes Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming early warning signs of kidney trouble and urging readers to request a free sample bottle and book. It touts natural healing, cites symptoms like frequent urination and back pain, and urges purchases from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton NY.
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