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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
7
Indiana voters in 57 of 92 counties backed dry county option bids on March 23. Montgomery county reported a decisive dry victory by 2,753, with 67 counties now dry. Women actively mobilized, Greene county offered free lunches at polls, and Wabash College suspended classes to aid turnout in Crawfordsville.
New York March 23 a referee report to Supreme Court Justice Arrard holds that William Guggenheim a prominent capitalist was legally divorced in Illinois in January 1904 The suit was brought by Grace Brown his former wife whom he wed in November 1900 Testimony showed Mrs Guggenheim received 150000 in cash and signed a general release The challenge to the divorce decree argued the wife was not a resident of Minnesota and thus the Indiana decree was void
At the annual meeting, shareholders ratified the board's discretion to raise bonded indebtedness to 380 million. H Parker Brainbridge Rudolph Lis and Percivel Roberts Jr were reelected as directors for four years. The new board will meet tomorrow to elect president and officers. Great tides cause damage at a seaside resort ten miles south of the city as authorities order evacuations to avoid potential losses.
A meeting tonight aimed to form a baseball league with Rock Hill Gainey Closter and Camden as prospective entrants. Another organizing session will be held in Chester on March 31 to complete arrangements. Clarke’s Pure Malt appears in advertising copy with four parts priced at eight dollars delivered.
The Hamburg American liner steamship Hamburg carries Theodore Roosevelt and his hunting party to Naples, with Captain Burmeister at the helm. Roosevelt occupies a sumptuous promenade deck suit, the ship offering a complete gymnasium and modern comfort for overseas travelers.
Washington March 23 At the longest cabinet meeting of the present administration government finances were discussed at the White House. The discussion centered on raising revenues to replenish the treasury and offset potential tariff revenue losses. Proposals include a 2 percent tax on dividends from certain corporations excluding banks trust companies and insurance firms. The treasury estimated revenue at 615000000 though no measure has clear support. The inheritance tax draws opposition from many states while indirect taxation is considered as a possible alternative.
New Orleans hosts the Southern Conference of Unitarian churches as President Charles Behre of Atlanta leads the session. Reports from member churches are read and devotional exercises mark the afternoon program. Fernand Renault, head of Renault Freres American branch, dies in New York at age 60.
Rural carriers listed include John T. Luka, W. J. Cimbite, Hoyt Cain, Earl C. Sutton, Andrew C. Sutton, Delphus Rushing, Nam Ho Rogers, Hagehurst route, and Joseph B. Elie. Names appear with routes Fort Gaines, route 3, and other local designations.
A Cleveland police operation led to the arrest of the kidnapers in Sharon. The man resisted, the woman admitted planning the abduction, and authorities compare notes with Whitla memoranda. Back home, Willie Whitla is greeted by a massive crowd as his family and police recount the ordeal. The community fetes the return with a parade and speeches urging vigilance against strangers, noting the boy is safe and valued at ten thousand dollars.
Some barbers in Atlanta have added 10 cents to haircuts two weeks ago under a new scale from the union. In outlying districts shops resisted citing customer pushback while in-town shops confirm a 35 cent raise for all union shops. Union tags may force noncompliant barbers out of the union when the new rate takes effect.
Evidence of premeditated murder and arson was introduced today at the trial of Joe and Isham Taylor Lawra Jenkins and John Brown for the murder of Mrs Macy E Skipwith and Walter G Johnson on February 2 Six witnesses testified including Dr L Tompkins W S Johnson and three Taylor witnesses detailing the killings and arson as part of a conspiracy with plans to rob neighboring homes A large crowd was present with no disorder reported.
Theft reported last night of $88 from Mrs. Cornelison in the room she rents at 6 Forrest Avenue. She had left her purse in a dresser drawer while across the street. detectives Doyle and Brennan found no clues and no sign of entry.
New York March 23 The plain or garden honey bee sting is used at Roonsvelt hospital to treat rheumatism Dr Arthur W Swann a native of Massachusetts and physician conducts the experiments He notes four obstinate cases show temporary improvement and says the sting acts as a counter irritation or antidote to the uric act which causes rheumatism
Funeral service for Latimer, who died Monday night at 315 North Jackson Street, will be held this afternoon at 8 from the residence. Interment at West View. Latimer served in the fire department about eight years and held the hydrant inspector post for about a year before his death from heart failure.
Amite La March 23 Delegates from the Law and Order League attended the Avery Blount murder trial today with two jurors seated. The Ben Kinchen case for accessory to the triple murder set for Monday amid rumors of possible mob action and calls for restraint.
St. Paul lawmakers moved a bill through crime and punishment committees prohibiting chorus girls from appearing in public in red, white and blue tights. Violators would face a 100 dollar fine or ninety days imprisonment.
Mrs Kate Harris, aged 5, died at a private sanitarium yesterday. Funeral at 1 o clock this morning in Green berg Chapel. Interment in West view. Survived by her husband R D Harris of Bigewood.
The article lists multiple obituaries from Social Circle and other Georgia towns, noting deaths of M. W. Burton of Social Circle and F. A. Williams of Macon, with funeral details. It also covers Governor Willson inviting colleagues to join an executive committee and planning for this year’s governors conference. Additional items report city taxes enforcement in Montgomery and a sanitation drive to curb flies and mosquitoes.
Buenos Ayres says Marago has information that he cannot serve as arbitrator in the dispute between the United States and Venezuela. He cites prior acceptance of a post as arbitrator in the controversy between Great Britain and the United States over the New Fauna fisheries, a commitment that would take up much of his time.
In San Juan on March 23 Judge Rody of the U S district court acted against several lawyers who challenged him placing them in contempt. He suspended T D Mott for six months from practicing and fined H F Hord thirty days. Also reports of an exploding freight engine near Corfu and Spain's plan to build a new navy with British help and ships numbered in the arsenal outlines.
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