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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1909

Page

8

Illinois Deadlock To Climax Today

Springfield reports indicate a final breakthrough in the U S senate deadlock as secret conferences continue overnight Governor Deneen is rumored to be a potential entrant amid shifting loyalties and persistent negotiations. House leaders and Senator Hokina are actively meeting with top allies as rumors spread of a possible ballot sequence change.

Springfield United States Armins Deneen Lorimer Hokina

Jerome Acquitted as Governor Dismisses Charges

Albany March 23 Governor Hughes dismissed charges against William T Jerome District Attorney of New York City. The case arose from a complaint by William F King representing a committee of stockholders of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company in New York.

Pinehurst golf sees Watson favored for Southern Creek Cup

In a Palmetto tournament round at Pinehurst on March 23 the handi cap play produced a splendid showing by RC Watson who looks poised to win the Southern Creek Cup. A thrilling finish saw Phompaon and Tappin tie at the eighteenth. Semis for the Southern Cross Cup will be held tomorrow with RC Watson EA Thompson H A Sands and Oliver Peris qualifying. Consolation Cup semis also set for tomorrow with G Wheeler WC Ferguson H Tappin and Charles Bohlen advancing.

Pinehurst Aiken Palmetto RC Watson Phompaon Tappin EA Thompson H A Sands Oliver Peris G Wheeler WC Ferguson H Tappin Charles Bohlen

Knights of Pythias seek site for state orphanage in Charlotte

At a March 28 meeting of a special committee from the Knights of Pythias of North Carolina bids were submitted by eleven cities for a state orphanage site. Nine persistent claimants were considered but no decision was made tonight, the matter to be kept under advisement as a road must be sold. Cmcinsett March 1 Judge Lurton of the U S circuit court declared receivership proceedings against Governor Harmon for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton tax case to proceed. Brooklyn Trust Company and others were permitted to intervene.

Charlotte Land Lodge Kknights of Phythias of North Carolina Phythians Dida Cmcinsett Ludge Lurton United States Circuit Court Governor Harmon Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Bhe Eld Brooklyn Trust Company Rom

General Marshall Heads to Florida for Fortification Review

General Marshall, chief of engineers, travels to Florida to inspect river and harbor works and fortifications in the district. The piece notes party shifts in Taft's cabinet and argues for broader nonpartisan election influence, especially in federal judgeships.

Gen. Marshall Florida Washington General Marshall Army Philadelphia Taft

Clarke's Pure Rye Four Fal Delivered Whiskey Claim

A fragmented mail order notice offers Clarke's Pure Rye Four Fal for $5 delivered. The ad mentions the whiskey is bottled and presented by United States, with vague references to its ascent and world distribution.

Clarke Wiliory Te Ie World United State

Hopkins plans winter home from stranded schooner James Judge

James Judge, a four masted schooner beached near Palm Beach, is to be converted into a winter home for Russell Hopkins and his daughter Miami Josephine Bennett Hopkins. Charles P. Singleton recalls the ship’s cost at eighty thousand dollars and notes a twenty five cent viewing charge after beaching. The vessel, once from Philadelphia, remains on the shore as Hopkins eyes a unique residence.

James Judge Russell Hopkins Florida Palm Beach Charles P. Singleton Grand Opera House Singleton Hopkins Miam Josephine Bennett Hopkins Single Philadelphia Constitution

Wireless Messages Over Mountains in Honduras

In Puerto Cortes on March 18 via Mobile Alabama March 23 the Tacoma Captain Hood arrived from New Orleans yesterday all well. Wireless contact with the California in the Bay of Fonseca occurred last night as mountains rise 2700 to 5000 feet. A newer naval encasement report between Nicaragua and El Salvador is noted though all remains quiet at Amapala.

Puerto Cortes Mobile Ala Tacoma Captain Hood New Orleans Honduras Bay of Fonseca Amapaia

Beaver Oil Sellers Stop Spiels After Probe

The Brothers Spiegel, known for selling a beaver oil compound at a street stand, suspended sales after District Attorney Tate presented a bill of information before Judge Newman. A thousand bottles marked bester of were seized by the government as the case alleges the product violated the pure food law.

Brothers Spiegel Tate Newman

Trial Postponed in Roanoke Case of Cahill Murder

In Roanoke Virginia on March 24 the murder trial of Dr J Cahill for the death of Robert G Smithers was postponed for a third time in Rocky Mount circuit court. Three special terms were set but illness of witnesses delayed proceedings. Cahill is out on a 320000 bond and the motive links Cahill to his estranged wife. The defense may invoke the moritter law and a new trial date has not been set.

Roanoke J . Cahill Robert G Smithers Rocky Mount Va Smitters Cahill Moritter

Big Tax Case Settled By Georgia Railroad

The Georgia railroad settled for 335000 dollars and exited the suit. Central of Georgia Railway Company faced questions about ownership and stock situs for taxation. Settlement allocated 4208682 dollars to state, 6277280 to Chatham County, and 12014034 to Savannah. Tax rates differ across jurisdictions, with state at 5 per thousand and city and county varying. Agricultural colleges bill moves in Arkansas Senate for 140000 dollars to establish four colleges. governor expected to sign.

Central of Georgia Railway Company Georgia Railroad Central Trust Company New York Georgia Supreme Court of the United States United States ‘District Court Central of Georia Railway Company County of Chatham City of Savannah Chatham County Bavannah Ft Fe Agricultural Colleges Little Rock Ark Bellamy Arkansas

Ratio of Fire Losses in Baton Rouge Report

A March report filed with the insurance commissioner notes fire losses to premiums in the state rose to 87.88 percent last year, the heaviest ratio since 1807, with Egporta cited in the filing.

Baton Rouge Egporta Jana Louleana

To South Pole They Crawl Up the Glacier Expedition

An Antarctic party records a 1708 mile relay to the south pole, enduring blizzards and frost, establishing eight mountain ranges and over a hundred peaks. They reach lat 80 10 3, raise the Union Jack, and later return to Hut Point for relief, noting polar hazards and signs of past glaciation.

Lca Marke Acter Ft .Griel Chimaman Fyimeran Minna Bluff Joyce Adama Wild Alt Hut Point Releya South Pole

Eclipse Catarrh Cure advertised relief and trials

An advertisement claims instant relief from catarrh with a vegetable remedy. It touts sample trials for $1 and includes testimonials from users in Atlanta and mentions a $500 reward for a dangerous fugitive in Georgia.

Cupid's Darts Land in the Solar Plexus

Chicago March 2 Tr Sheldon Leavitt who heads Rev Johnston Myers psychotherapeutic class says Cupid's arrows land in the solar plexus not the heart A student question prompted the explanation that the solar plexus is an emotional center and the seat of affection, especially after heartbreak

Chicago Sheldon Leavitt Johnston Myer

Daughter Born to Mrs Astor in London Birth

Mrs Waldorf Astor formerly Nannie Langhorne Shaw of Virginia announced the birth of a daughter in London on Monday at Clifden.

Astor London Mra Waldorf Astor Nannie Langhorne Shaw Virginia Clifden

Free Trade Pistols Allowed in Chicago

Chicago March 23 Revolvers sold without permits is the sign conspicuously displayed in various stores as a result of a truce between the city and firearm dealers The courts have intimated that the present ordinance requiring a police chief permit is defective and no regulations will be started until a new law is passed This will transfer power to grant permits from the police and allow unfit applicants to obtain firearms after going through the formality of ascertaining if they are criminals habitual drunkards or lunatics As the average firmarm dealer is neither criminologist nor alienist authorities do not expect the best results.

Chicago

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