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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1909

Page

19

Liquor Dealers Seek Gradual Drying Plan in Terre Haute

Terre Haute Ind May 3 The Terre Haute and waters association prepared a petition for a city council ordinance to gradually reduce saloons by half The limit would be one per population block 140 total about 140 versus 270 now The plan would allow new licenses only as others retire aiming to influence county dry votes under the county option law through a staged decrease.

Terre Haute Ind Terre Haute and Vaters’ Association Caynell Biuiminess

Prohibition Tests Seen for State Four Mile Law in Courts

Nashville, Tenn May 3 A constitutional challenge to both the manufacturers law banning whisky production after January 1 1910 and the state wide four mile ordinance is anticipated. Lawyers examined the laws in depth and prepared for possible suits likely within days. The manufacturing provision will await effect date of 1910 before action proceeds.

Nanhville Tenn Ganeris Bly

Invisible toric bifocals promise perfect vision in glass

A local retailer advertises invisible toric bifocals described as seamless and undetectable as bifocals. The note claims thousands sold and promotes the store in Atlanta at 73 Peachtrees offering a new Walter Ballard Op. Ueal Co. product.

Jeudera Walter Ballard Ueal Co Peachtrees Atlanta

Must Not Fight Roads Harahan Urges National Prosperity

Harahan of the Flnale Central Rail Road warns against railroad contention in Missouri and across states. He argues prosperity depends on avoiding fights over rights and criticizes national and state government actions. A separate report notes the historic Keola Springs Hotel and the G. M. Butt ington mansion burned near Covington, Kentucky, with $50,000 loss and all guests safely evacuated.

Harahan St. Louis J T. Harahan Flnale Central Railroad Rawn FS Harriman New Orleana Minus Central Caase Mr. Harahan Mnesa Antereat Cincinnat M. Buttington Doons County Kentucky Covington Stringtown-on-the- Pike Joan Art Lloyd Mfety

Kodol Digestive Aid Advertisement Fragment

Fragmentary ad promotes Kodol as a universal digestive aid claiming it helps stomach work after meals and allows eating any foods. It promises relief from indigestion gastritis and nervous indigestion with a money back guarantee if it fails, urging readers to trust druggists to sell the product.

Federal Judges Targeted Over Missouri Rate Case Controversy

A House resolution seeks an investigation into conduct of Judges Joan F Phillips and Smith McPherson amid Missouri rate disputes with railroads. The move accuses Phillips of neglect and improper influence, while McPherson faces related scrutiny as court sessions proceed. Governor Hadley privately urged Murphy to withdraw the measure, and McPherson was expected in St Louis for court and a Traffic Club banquet.

Joan F. Phillipp Smith McPherson Miancuri Representative Murphy Murphy Phillips Tedus Prealda Onte Jude Phillipa Railroad Companion Missouri Fale Elkins Committee On Interstate Commerce Hadly Lev Conman Afp Afteenth Miasouri National House ofPharaon Con | Mt Congaman Murphy Congaman Murphy, Berough United States Circuit Court Kansas City Joun F Phillips Washington McPherson St. Loui St. Louia Amtth McPherson Congress Louis Bt. Laule Traffic Club

Clinchfield Coal Ad Ends Amid Arrest Report

Arrests for bigamy reported in North Knoxville. May 3 Jamen and Maggie Oi were taken into custody this morning. The couple allegedly left Gastonia and arrived in the city as husband and wife. Gilmore, a prominent Gastonia resident, arranged to take his daughter home tonight.

Jamen Maggie Oi North Knoxville Boardlam

Wall Out on Bail for Murder Case

Hugh Bail, a white man held for over a year in Mart County jail, was released on bail Saturday afternoon in the murder case of Joh Harri, a Black man. Joseph W. Ferguson, a prominent Mart County farmer, stood as security.

Wall Startwell Hugh Bail Joh Harri Mart County Joseph W. Ferguson Mart

Plantation quarrel ends in fatality near Bey 3-Charton Tau

A planter named Anetey Bey 3-Charton Tau, located miles south of Thin Piece, was fatally struck today by a Black assailant during a plantation labor dispute. The suspect was arrested as authorities investigated the deadly incident stemming from a quarrel over work.

Anetey Bey Charton Tau Thin Piece

Iron Furnaces Near Birmingham to Increase Output

May 3 reports at Seart Iron Furnaces in Birmingham Als indicate the torc has been applied to waet iron turn now. By week’s end two steady outputs for iron are expected from the Tenn Coal rod and Rail road Company furnaces. The steel plant at Emalaya will close tomorrow due to lack of there.

Seart Iron Furnaces Hirmingham Als Wlaet Iron Turn Bessimer Tenn Coal, Rod and Railroad Company Tennessee Company Emalay Tomorow

Castro Goes to Spain Castes Departure for Santander

Parla Way 3 Cipriano Castes, a deposed Brazilian of Venexuela, left Parideny for Santander Spain to await Ala wife returning from the West Indian voyage aboard the counter.

Castro Spain Cipriano Brasidenc Venexuela Pari Deniy Santander Ala

Roosevelt bags fourth lion on expedition in Africa

Theodore Roosevelt, in Natral, British East Africa, May 8, reports bagging another lion near Wami Kapiti during the current safari. His escort survived after the close-range kill, with Roosevelt praised for quick work that saved lives. Kermit Roosevelt reportedly plans Nairobi arrival May 8 before continuing to Suttie.

Natral British East Africa Theodore Roosevelt Wami Kapiti Kermit Tfoonevelt Suttie Roosevelt Aufick

Daniel Water Price and At-Home Delivery Offer

The Daniel Water price is 200 gar per gallon, bottled in two and a half gallon demijohns and shipped by fast train with door delivery via Express Company at a small extra charge. It claims to be alkaline, non acidic, and shelf-stable for months, promoting digestion and stomach health with a pleasant taste from the Daniel Mineral Water Co. of Union, paint, a.

Daniel Express Company Daniel Mineral Water Co Tnion

Restore The Canteen Chief Surgeon Says It Would Save Lives

Washington May 3 a tragedy at Camp Keibhler Mindanao left eleven dead within forty eight hours from wood alcohol in Columbian spirits. Colonel J M Mou chief Surgeon argues restoring ordinary canteens and beer purchases could have saved lives at the isolated post. Abner Acquitted Jackson Ky May 3 John Abner acquitted in Breathite feud murder case linking to deaths of Dr Cox Cockrill and James Marcum. Creditors To Get 40c On Dollar New York May 3 German Keeke Manufacturing Cincinnati creditors accept 40 cents on the dollar for suspended jewelry works through Duboe Dairy Company receivership.

Washington Camp Keibhler Mindanao J. M. Mou Philippines Oime New York Keeke Manufacturing Company Cincinnati Jaweiry Conrera Duboe Davairy Company

Carpenters Strike in Providence Over Wage Increase

Journeyman carpenters in Providence began a strike today with about 1,200 workers walking out. The stoppage follows contractors’ refusal to raise wages from 41 to 48 cents per hour for a 44 hour week, prompting labor action across the local building trades.

Providence R 1 Maya

Soft drink shops raided in Macon by city officers

Five squads under Chief Bam Wascott and Lieutenants Lavender and Murphy raided soft drink venues owned by J. J. Flabiveigh Cassidy J. P. Devlin J. Thomas John Murphy and John Watson at five o clock. Each merchant faces charges under the Tiger Ordinance with hearings set for tomorrow. Some whiskey was seized during the raids based on citizen-supplied evidence.

Macon Bam Wascott Lavender and Murphy J. J. Flabiveigh Cassidy J. P. Devlin J. Thomas John Murphy John Watson

Lynching After Accused attacker in Tyler Texas

Posses hunt a second Black man accused of assaulting Winnie Harman after Jim Hodges was lynched near Tyler on May 3. Minx Bitte Pay was beaten near the city, she lies in a state of semi blindness, and citizens anger rises amid talk of summary punishment by vigilantes.

Tyler Tex Jim Hodges Winnie Harman Minx Bitte Tylor Mombera

Woman Driven Insane by Memorial Card Tragedy

Stafford Springs Connecticut May incident follows delivery of memorial cards for daughter Elsie. Mrs Bernard Qu ster from Boston attacked cards deliverers with an ax, fatally wounded her two year old son Hernerd, then killed herself with a bullet.

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