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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1909

Page

9

Auction Sale At Rivers Realty Company In The City

A Saturday sale by HE Rivers Realty Co offers 3 stores 34 business lots 12 cottages and 55 residence lots for sale. A draw promises $25 in gold to the finder of a pictured man among the crowd and $50 in gold will be given during the sale. Special cars will transport buyers from Forsyth and Alabama streets starting at 1 pm.

HE. Rivers E. Rivers Realty Co Forsyth Alabama the Rivers Co

Black Cat Halted by Thirteen Car Derby Aboard Detroit Tracks

A derailed trolley near Capitol Avenue and Woodward Avenue faced a chain of incidents when a black car appeared to derail two cars. Passengers blamed the omen on the black cat as streetcar workers recoaligned the cars. After counting to thirteen, the derailments stopped and the blockade was cleared. The cat then vanished into the darkness.

Capitol Avenue Woodward Avenue Dar

Atlanta Storm Halts Streetcars Bright Thunder Rains

A fierce wind hail and electric storm swept Atlanta last night just before o clock, lasting over thirty minutes. Streets flooded as the rain surged while thunder rolled like battle sounds. Streetcars halted for about half an hour, business district lighting and power briefly impaired with little damage reported overall. The eastern U.S. felt heat from Chicago influence as cooler weather was forecast.

Gureau Streste Atlantas Charley Blaney Waterloo Gettysburg Talu Businesm Chicago

Gopher Rides Behind Mabel Amid Weather Warnings

A story recalls a friend’s ride with a pony cart driven by Mabel in a snowy battle with storms across Yellowstone Park and Northwest regions. The piece notes near zero readings west and south to Amarillo, with record rain in New York Toronto and Detroit. A sudden Atlanta shower with hail drenched pedestrians as skies darkened.

Yellowstone New York Duffalo Detroit Chicago St Paul Amazillo Tex Atlanta Gopher Mabel Mike Trojan

Invisible Toric Bifocals and Harriman Case Headline

The notice blends an ad for bifocal glasses from Walter Ballard Co with a legal update from New York. The appellate division denied Harriman’s appeal, upholding a $800,090 claim by John Dana van of St Joseph, Missouri, over services in developing the Josaph Railway Light, Heat and Power Co. and related covenants.

Walter Ballard Teal Co Atlanta E. H. Harriman New York Supreme Court Today EH Harrim John Danavan St Joseph Danavan He Josaph Railway Haat and Power Company 294 Harrima Roeneda Tarrriman Gorman Diamian

Saloons in Manhattan Drop After Excise Law Change

New figures show 8,644 saloons in Manhattan with 60 more than the previous year. A drop reflects licensing weed out of disreputable places and the new excise law making liquor traffic less profitable for saloonkeepers and vendors.

Manhattan New York Bronte

Wilson Must Prosecute Decision Upholds Flour Producers

Washington April 30 Justice Alafford of the supreme court declined to compel Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to vacate his decision to prosecute next June against manufacturers and dealers in flour made using the bleached process.

Wilson Washington Justice Alafford Supreme Court of the Dietrich of Columbia

Boyle Collapses During Mercer Kidnapping Trial

James H Boyle collapsed late today in Mercer during the kidnapping trial of Bily Whitla and remained in critical condition. The trial was postponed to next Wednesday due to Boyle’s illness and the disappearance of the original information. Mia Boyle expressed surprise at the postponement as the Whitla family voiced displeasure at the delay.

Mercer Pa James H Boyle Bily Whitla Moa Goffin Mia Boyle W . Anderson Boyle

Star Guilty of Libel Trial News in New York

A verdict of guilty of criminal libel was found against The Star Company publishers of The New York American by a jury in the trial on an indictment charging publication of an article accusing John D Rockefeller of peonage at the Corn Products Company plant. The article connected Mr Rockefeller with an alleged case at the Rummit plant. Evidence was taken yesterday and today was devoted to counsel arguments.

York Star Company New York Corn Products Company

Vanderbilt Horses Unlucky in Trio of Races

Three horses ran under the Vanderbilt colors in major races today. S Ma isone Lafitte Abril 50 saddled by W KK Vanderbilt saw one horse place at Bamplestro in the Prix Atuast Dietto. Lilian and another raced in the Prix Brianone and the Frig de Mondel but failed to win or place.

Vanderbilt Smaisone-Lafitte Ad Mecopa Dietto Lilian

New Trial for Mrs Webb in Chicago Case

Chicago April 80 Mre Altice, former wife of Brodia L Duke, tobacco manufacturer, was granted a new trial today largely on the plea that her attorney was not fit to plead her case at the time of conviction and charge of passing worthless checks. Titton, Ga April 30 Special A revival in progress at the Titton Methodist church led by Rev Bud Robins with Rev Charles D Tilman of Atlanta assisting in singing. BAL Ton Stephens of Macon assisting. meeting closes Sunday night.

Mrs. Webb Chicago Altice Trebd Brodia L. Duke Wee Meatinga Titton Bud Robina Charles D Tilman Atlanta Bal Ton Stephens Macon

President Jackson in Washington discusses future policy

Henry Jackson of Atlanta, president of the allied Taft Clubs of Georgia, meets Washington officials to map party strategy. He cites a conference with Postmaster General Hitchock and plans further talks with President Taft, urging adherence to proper courtesies to help Republican gains in Georgia and the South.

Washington J Henry Jackson Atlanta Taft Clubs Georgia Hitcheac Ees Taft My Jacknon South

Blackmailing Charged After Macon Arrests

San Francisco April 30 two men were arrested on a charge of attempting to blackmail Mr and Mrs Rudolph Bpreckela George De Martini were caught in a trap set by officers and Benjamin Gouln was captured The boys death from burns at the family home near Pike Peak on the Macon Dublin and Savannah railway line is noted The funeral was held this afternoon and the boy’s life ended after burns sustained while his father burned leaves in the yard the incident occurred more than a month ago

San Francisco Bre Rudolph Bpreckela George de Martini Wan Benjamin Gouln Sailtonaire Maconna Spertal Lars Pike Peak Macon Dublin Bavannah

Sues for Damages in Tift County Court

In Tifton on April 39 1903 attorney Claude Trapton petitions for $10000 damages against Atlantic East Line Railroad Company. Plaintiff alleges while employed by the defendant he suffered multiple broken ribs and a mashed shoulder resulting from an injury on the job.

Tifton Go Ra Cc Fkd Hin Claude Trapton Silventer Hes Tifton Agaim Atlantic East Line Rtailroad Company Petiian Sete

Death of Mrs Amelia Burns in Macon at 61

Amelia Purna Burns died at her Main Street home in Macon early this morning aged 61. She is survived by two sisters Mrs Hera and Mrs Andrew Giler of this city. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 in St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev Father Madden officiating. Interment will follow in Jones E cemetery.

Amelia Burns Macon Amelia Purna Main Street Mra Hera Andrew Giler Josephs Catholic Father Madden Jone E

Tidal Wave at South Haven Detected in Storm

A dramatic 10 foot tidal surge occurred at South Haven during a fierce Michigan windstorm. The event followed a night of violent weather over Lake Michigan, described as a record or unusual feature by observers.

South Haven Detroit Lake Michigan Michigan

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