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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1909

Page

12

Record of Juror Question in Page Murder Case

In bridge Mass April 30 a defense sought to introduce a 31 000 card hypothetical question about the murder of a man named Jordan. The motion was denied partly, aiming to avoid a review of evidence. Witnesses Asbury York and WO D Krebs testified he was bright, opposing testimony from relatives claimed mental deficiency. Also a footwear sale ad appears for 514, 6 614, and other shoes at reduced prices.

Duriny Asbury York Irtanapolis WO. D. Krebs Shelbyville Ind Jordan

Rev G L Allen Speaks at Railroad Y M C A

The Rev G L Allen of Chicago will speak at the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association rooms 33 West Alsama street at 330 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Formerly a railroad man, he will address the group on topics likely to interest them. All men invited. strong singing planned. rooms open during the day for visitors.

Railroad Young Men's Cariat Association Alssama Street G L Allen Chicago Christian Church

Atlanta Overalls to Panama Zone Contract News

Atlanta makers McCrea will supply government clothing for Panama Canal Zone employees. The firm expands with 100 new machines at a branch in Marisita and Simpson streets and adds 100 female workers to the staff by May 16 at 41 East Mitchell Street.

Uncle Bam McCrea Marisita Simpson Streets Ofice Mitchel Street

Give the Bride a Silver Gift Advertises Wedding Silverware

A catalog style advertisement offers a wide range of hollow ware and flatware from pickle forks to tankards. It touts spoons forks and chest sets including tea services and dinner services as the premier wedding silver purchase.

Aicr & Beckele

Dr Evans to Speak in Atlanta Sanitation Address

Dr W A Evans a renowned Chicago sanitary expert arrives in Atlanta this morning to address city officials and citizens at the council chamber at 3 pm. A luncheon will be hosted by Mayor Maddox at the Capital City Club at 1 pm. Evans will discuss sanitation policy and urban health based on decades of study, with a large turnout expected.

W. A. Evans Chicago Atlanta Council Chamber General Council Bond Commision Board of Health Charter Revision Committee Chamber of Commerce Oreer Dr. Evans Piedmont Hotel Capital City Club Ewens Maddox Evans Evan TU Tn

What Shall a Boy Do With His Vacation

The Grand Trunk Railway System issues a guide titled What shall a Boy Do With His Vacation offering practical hints for parents on managing boys during July and August. It advocates vacation camps as a best solution and explains how to keep youths entertained and safe while away from school. Copies are available from F. P. Dwyer at 290 Broadway New York.

England America Grand Trunk Railway Byatem F. P. Dwyer Broadway New York

Attempt at assault in East Rome targets railway employee daughter

In East Rome on April 30 a man followed the daughter of M. E. McClain home from town. He insulted her on Gecona avenue. Police searched with a shotgun but could not identify the assailant among three men brought to the house. Multiple officers assisted. search ongoing with family aid.

Rome M. E. McClain The Southern Railway Gecona Avenue

The Musical Festival and Optical Offer at Walter Ballard

The notice touts a regional musical festival as the greatest nan ced talent gathering and advertises Walter Ballard Optical Co offering invisibly bending glasses and bifocals. Located at 76 Peachtree at, Atlanta, Georgia.

Walter Ballard Optical Co Peachtree At Atlants

Life work of Arnold Monroe Georgia judge dies

Judge John W. Arnold of Monroe city court died Saturday afternoon after a long career as a leading citizen. Born December 16, 1833, he served in the Civil War, practiced law, joined the constitutional convention, and was solicitor of the county court before being appointed city judge by Governor Terrell. He married Oise Florence Holt in 1865 and is survived by his son Jackson Arnold, mayor of Monroe.

Monrose Opeviah John W. Arnold Monroe Kia Jor Arnold Monroe County Terrell Oise Florence Holt Jackson Arnold Monros

Russians Reach Tabriz in Open Road Advance

Russians enter Tabriz after advancing from the frontier base. The relief column brings supplies for residents while the Julfa road opens for travel. The Persian city appears to be lightly contested as the Rus sian vanguard moves through to aid the beleaguered population.

Tabriz Persia Julia Wates Hakhim Khan Julfa Tabris

Gates in Oklahoma eyes railroad link to Port Arthur

The visitor from Port Arthur, formerly of New York, travels to Oklahoma to examine the railroad situation. He aims to extend the line from Kansas City Southern through eastern Texas in a northwesterly direction and connect with the New Mr Gates intends a heavy steel Kaensac City Southern Tex as the eastern terminus.

Ok Demorawit Oy Wshn Millionadre Port Arthur New York Kansas City Southern Texas Mr Gates Tex

Georgia Boy Makes Hit as Vaudeville Tramp

Eddie De Noyer, a Savannah native nearing thirty, rises in vaudeville on the Orpheum bill. A former medical student turned comic actor, he gained rapid success after a standout buck and wing dance in an amateur show. His skill has drawn praise from peers and promises further fame ahead.

Eddie de Noyer Orpheum Georgia Mr de Noyer Savannah Mediacine St -Louis Medieal College Edine DE Noyer

De Noyer: Stage Favorite and Noted Tramp

The article notes Mr. De Noyer as a longtime stage performer with many productions. He accepted a role and remained on stage, cherished for his portrayal as a tramp in a New York production. A cartoonist once used him as the model for Happy Hooligan, giving him unique fame as a professional tramp.

de Noyer Orhe Mae New York Camte Supplement Beng

Peptu Soda Fountain Claim Promises Purity

An old advertisement urges readers to visit the soda fountain for PEP-TU LAC a drink claimed to be tasty and safe with no dope or stimulant. The phrasing emphasizes good taste and natural ingredients and notes a five canto measure.

New Manager Named for Fairbank CQ Office in Atlanta

Hubert Sackett, three year manager of the Atlanta gales department for the N Fairbank Company, is promoted to a New York post. H B Goldsmith of New Orleans succeeds Sackett and assumes charge in Atlanta today. Sackett built a strong Fairbank office and leaves behind many friends. Goldsmith brings twenty years with the firm and long New Orleans experience to the Atlanta job.

Hubert Sackett Atlanta Himneel Goldsmith Sackett New Orleans Allants Fis Migaemey Mr. Buckett

Plats Wanted by Assessors in Annexation Inquiry

At a tax committee meeting the city considered securing plats for the annexed territory. Atlanta Title Guarantee Company offered to supply all plats for 8000 dollars after an initial 10000 dollar quote. About 8500 acres of land and 45 000 to 60 000 lots would need registration. The committee proposed a 7500 dollar offer and referred the matter to Alderman Hancock, Councilman Amorous, and the mayor with power to act.

General Council Messia Forrest Adair John E. Murphy Atlanta Title Guarantea Company Thi ‘Title Guarantee Company

West Side street plans moving after council meeting

The West Side Improvement Club urged street upgrades as Councilman Lon Johnson proposed opening Beckwith Street from Ashby to High and widening Colfer Street to Chappell. The vote passed and work will start once the public works commissioner schedules it, with extension ideas for Magnolia Street and a shale brick contract discussed.

West Side Improvement Club General Council Lon Johnson Beckwith Street Ashby High Street Colfer Street High Chappell Magnolia Street Anhbey Street Ashby Street Thomas W. Day Alderman Chattahooches River

Seaboard Night Train To East Schedule Change

The Seaboard night train to the east leaves at 10 40 p m Eastern time with a through sleeper to New York and a dining car service. Effective May 2.

New York

Father Seizes Son in Santa Barbara Raid

Detec sen, employed by J Shaw president of the Interborough Railroad Co of Beaton, raided the Shaw residence in Santa Barbara and seized the 10 year old son. The boy was taken to the police station and is held there.

Santa Barbara Cal J. Shaw Interborough Railroad Company Beaton Shaw Reno Marcie Shaws

Revival at Monticello Crowds Hear Preachers Aid

Monticello Ga April 30 Apecial Rev EP Tant and Mr J L Jackson of Auguste assist Rev Dicon and Fev Yale of Atlanta in a revival at the Methodist church with active attendance and participation from local parishioners.

Monticello Tant J. L Jackson Auguste Dicon Fev Yale Atlanta Methodiat

Liberty Suit Again Builds In Indiana Case

Indianapolis April 30 Stuart McNamara United States district attorney for the District of Columbia arrived here and said that in moriaw Delavan Smith and Charisa I Williams owner of The Indianapolis News would be served with warrants charging them with libel in connection with the Panama canal allegations

Indianapolis Stuart McNamara United States District of Columbia Inmoriaw Delavan Smith Charisa I. Williams Indianapolis News Panama Canal

Clinchfield Coal of Quality Highlighted for All Uses

Clinchfield delivers versatile coal branded as the Coal of Quality, promoted as ideal for home heating industrial power and commercial burning. The slogan emphasizes reliability efficiency and broad applicability across markets.

Clinchfield Avery

Atlanta Clearing House plans new out of town check department

The Atlanta Clearing House Association will establish a new branch to handle out of town checks. A committee led by Joseph Orme and George T. Donovan with A P Coles will set details and location. The service aims to reduce clerical work, stationery, and postage by consolidating mail to country banks into single piles for easier, cheaper processing.

Afanta Clearing Hours Association Joseph Orme Lowry National Bank George Tt. Donovan Atlants National Bank A P. Coles Central Bank and ‘Trust Corporation Atlanta Atlanta Clearing Home Association Ttme Aix Tecelpis

Attacked man who killed his wife arraigned in court

Andrew L Pittman of 78 East Hunter Street a yard conductor for the Seaboard Air Line railroad was arraigned in police court for attacking Alfred Murphy a check clerk for the Georgia railroad on a trolley car. Pittman claimed he acted to protect his home and daughter after Murphy allegedly kissed Mrs Pittman on the car. Recorder Broyles fined Pittman 1 78 and ordered Murphy held on a 200 bond for carrying a concealed weapon as he carried a pistol on the car seeking to deter Pittman.

Andrew L. Pittman East Hunter Street Seaboard Air Line Railroad Alfred Murphy Georgia Railroad Pittman Murphy Broyles Georgia

Pardon Urged for E C Hughes in Fulton Case

The prison commission urged Governor Smith to grant a pardon for E C Hughes a young white man convicted of forgery in Fulton Superior Court last fall and sentenced to three years. Hughes, confined at the Fulton County Camps, was described as afflicted with tuberculosis and unable to work a long sentence. Many Atlantans supported the case and a favorable commission recommendation was secured. the pardon is expected upon the governor’s return to the city.

Yaaterday of E. Co. Hughes Fulton Superior Court State Hugh A Fulton County

Found Bride Was a Fright So He Sent Her Back Home

Lawrenceville Ga April 30 A Gwinnett County resident faced playful ridicule after responding to a matrimonial ad a Indiana woman answered and travelled to Lawrenceville for a marriage license The bride arrived with her young son who was returned with the bridegroom and the couple was sent away by train The reason given is the bride was deemed unattractive with red hair and hare lips prompting the departure and harsh social mockery

Bride Lawrenceville Gwinnett County Indiana Sven Gorinmett

Daring leap from bridge by shackled convict shocks crowd

Weet Point Ga April 30 A white man John McCann serving a 15 day sentence leapt from a bridge over the Chattahoochee River, forty feet into the water while shackled. He drifted a half mile before being captured in a gasoline launch, his motive unclear whether suicide or escape.

Weet Point John McCann Chattahooches Thin Point McCann McCannon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jaa National Bank Bark Ican National Bank and Broad Sts Atlanta, Ga Jerse Resham Peachtree Allen Railroad Y. M.C. A Qives Arnold Gates i Oklahoma Benjamin Fairbank CQ Title Guarantee Company City Improvement Club Him Secret Society Whitehall St Royal Oval Department For Clearing House A. L. Pittman E. C. Hughes Lincoln Park Anieide Bridge C. A. Lewie Lanta Eiseman Whitehall Atlanta Newspaper Dichive
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