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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1909

Page

12

Perjury Sentences in Walton Murder Case

In Monroe Georgia on May 6 special Walton county court sentenced Wil R Hunt and Alvin Evans to four years each for perjury linked to the J H Bowen murder case. The two white men admitted false testimony about being in Monroe on the killing day, claiming they witnessed events related to the Thompson case. The perjury plea came amid a broader investigation that uncovered fabricated statements and possible influence from others connected to the trial.

Monroe Walton County Charten H.hrand Walton Superior Court Thia Tuesny Wil Th Ffun Ann Evana M Thompson Cane J. H. Bowen Stresta Olin M. Thompson Thompson Walton Will R* Junt Alvin Exang Dink Towler Monros Thome Clifford Walker Evans Hunt Towler Auiter Bond Baann Anid Walker Kiana Huot Brand Trunt Aame G Hunt Childress Mmm Munt

Weather today storms with increasing clouds and cooler night

Forecast calls for today to bring thunder showers and rising cloud cover. Tonight should bring cooler weather as storms move through the area.

Gopher Girl Feels The Storm In Minnesota Note

A chaotic report describes a strong storm moving across Minnesota and eastern Texas with cloud, thunder, and rain. Atlanta sees a warm 87 degree day as storms advance eastward, while a club anecdote mentions Miles Gopher and a visiting singer.

Minnesota Texas Aterma Atlanta Gopher Miles Gopher

Student Hughes Dies After 40 Foot Fall on Bald Mountain

Young Harris Georgia reports a senior, Hughes, fell forty feet while climbing Bald Mountain. He was to graduate in May and was highly regarded in class. His father, Fletcher Hughes of Auntel Georgia, confirms the tragedy as companions rescued him from beneath a falling water area.

Young Harris Speen Hughes Bald Mountain Leter Gover Knots Hugher Fle Fletcher Hughes

Peonage Commission Subpoenas Issued in Birmingham

In Birmingham and nearby towns witnesses, mostly foreigners, are being subpoenaed by forces from the United States marshal to appear before the peonage committee of the immigration commission. Local officials await details of charges as the committee plans a sitting here following a two month information drive for a special report requested by Congress. Senator Dillingham is listed as committee chairman.

Birmingham Ala Immigration Commission of Congress United @&stea marshals office Ensley Hindon Carbon Hil Commission Congress Dillingham

Two sensational killings end in Jacksonville grand jury release

In Jacksonville Florida two sensational killings concluded when a grand jury ordered the release of Miss Jessie Brown and F. A. Humphries. Miss Brown shot and killed Earl P Adams after his engagement to another woman. Humphries killed his 16 year old wife and Thomas McManus upon finding them together. The mother of Mrs Humphries died by suicide out of grief.

Jacksonville Fla Jessie Brown A. Humphrisa

Marie Antoinette China at Sale with Delightful Tableware

A catalog note highlights quantities of quaint pieces in Marie Antoinette china. Framed by biyou bouquets and a charming basket edge, the ware offers color and old timeliness across tableware and ornamental items of many shapes and sizes.

Invisible Toric Bifocals Offer One Glass Solution

An Atlanta Georgia ad touts invisible toric bifocals that provide clear reading and walking vision in one pair. The ad claims seamless 20 seams, no visible division, and that thousands have been furnished. Visit Ballard Optical Co at 7 Peachtreet, Atlanta, GA.

Glass Itter Ballard Opteal Co Peachtrrst Atlante

Lyceum Course at Auditorium to feature famed attractions

Atlanta plans a ten night Lyceum course at the Auditorium Armory with tickets at 1.00 or ten cents per performance. Attractions include Madame Nordica, famous lecturers such as Governor Asa Adlph, Dr Mussell Conwell, Champ Clark, and Rev. Wendling, plus orchestras and concert companies. The program aims to educate and entertain the public, modeled after Cincinnati and Memphis courses, with strong local organizational support.

Covernor Joan Adohnren Mineneada Mussell Conwell Roverson of America Mon Champ Clark Frank Dixon George H. Wendling Trumph Robert Fo Lea Thomas Green Japan Green Innow Thomas JT Gore Oklahoma Jo Frank Hantey 1Diana Stephen A Wine Alome Noval Hungarian Orchestra Corlene Singing Girls Walter Beccles Ernest Gamble Audiferium Lyceum Farcen Atlanta Atlanta Lecture Association

No Property Left by Ex Senator Stewart

Washington May 4 The will of former United States Senator William M Stewart of Nevada filed for probate today He left no real estate and personal property did not exceed 1500 in value This amount is devised to his widow M Mary Agnes Stewart Stewart's debts total about 25000 and were all noted as due

Washington United States William M. Stewart Nevada M. Mary Agnes Stewart

Educational Rally Set for Putnam County at Wesley Chapel

Ten schools in Putnam will hold a large educational rally at Wesley Chapel tomorrow. State School Commissioner Jere M. Pound will speak along with Dr. Jamenon, president of Mercer University.

Putnam Eatonton Wesley Chapel Maiasloper Jere M. Pound Jamenon Mercer University

Loves Dr Broughton but Sues for 500 in suit over plans

In Pendleton division of the superior court Judge Pendleton oversees a case where architect Bob Pugin sues Dr. Hey Len G Broughton for 500 alleging he did 9000 worth of preliminary drawings for the Tabernacle Infirmary. Pugin claims disbursement promises and church ties surface as the dispute unfolds with cross examination noting personal links.

Puit Bob Pugin Hey Len G. Broughton Tabernacle Infirmary Pendleton Superior Court Pugin New York Dr. Broughton Goa Broughton Hidney C Tapp Brother Broughton Waiter McBireath

Six Men Face Kidnapping Charges In Family Feud Case

Six white men named Wilson Merrit Henry Cash Jr Jordan Robert Gilley Thome Gilley were brought to Atlanta from Carrollton and jailed on charges of attempting to abduct Dolly Gilley’s 16 month old baby on the Jonesboro road. The incident, tied to a family feud, followed a confrontation that prompted warrants from J Kuglar after he frightened off the assailants. Dock Gilley’s habeas corpus bid to gain custody was denied.

Wilson Merrit Henry H. H. Cash Jordan Robert Thome Gilley Atlanta Carrollton Dolly Gilley Jonesboro Road Dock Gilley Misa Aallis Kugler Sho Jonesborg Road J. J. Kuglar Tila Kuslar

Belasco and Klaw Reach Peace in Theater War

David Belasco and Klaw & Erlanger settle the dispute over profits from The Devil's Auction. The peace agreement ends ongoing legal action as part of a long theatrical power struggle.

Belasco Klaw York David Belasco Klaw & Erlanger

First Bishop of Wyoming Consecrated in Protesant Episcopal Church

In Philadelphia on May, the New Nathan Seymour Thomas was consecrated as the first bishop of the newly formed Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming. Bishop Tuttle of Missouri, presiding bishop, led the ceremony at the Church of the Holy Apostles where the rector officiated.

Wyoming Phila

Georgia fertilizer sales misread. Hudson disputes figures

Commissioner T. G. Hudson said the recent report overstated Georgia fertilizer sales for the year. He asserted sales will be near last year’s, with Georgia reporting 42 776 tons sold in the season and little to no increase expected. Also noted are pardon grants, railroad service changes, and a new mutual fire association charter for Dawson in Terrell County.

T. G. Hudson Georgia Hudson Philip Cook Georgia State Fire Association Dawson, Terrell Country

Polish Pianist Arrest Report From Illinois

Decatur Illinois police report Luther R. Shocktey a Polish pianist linked to a swindle case. Joyce Barrington Watters a Shorter College conservatory teacher cooperates as authorities seek requisition papers and plan to send an officer posing as a Polish planter to locate Shocktey who allegedly obtained money under pretext of opening a new conservatory.

Tome May Potloe Decatur III Luther R. Shocktey Atlas Rele Schocei Mirs Joyce Barrington Watters Shorter College ‘Conservatory Shocktey

Fall results in death at New Orleans post office

Anthony Rieger aged 23 collapsed in his bed at the New Orleans post office and died from a fractured neck after a restless sleep. He had been ill for several days and apparently pitched his head forward hitting the door in the accidental fall.

New Orleans Anthony Rieger Clark New Orleana

Methodists Call for Enforcing Liquor Law in Conference

At a Montgomery meeting of Methodists from several counties in conference today resolutions were passed urging officers to investigate liquor laws and to support law and order enforcement.

Montgomery Ala

Liberal Consul Indicted in Double Charges

Charles Tiall Ademo, consul for Libaria and Nicaragua and vice consul for Uruguay, and state commissioner for all states and territories, was arrested on two indictments. One charges conspiracy to defraud and the other larceny. details suggest these offences relate to detached affairs.

Hoston May Charles Tiall Ademo Libaria Nicaragua Uruguay Ale Veerk Ao

Canterbury Pilgrims at East Lake Saturday

The Coburn players present The Canterbury Pilgrims a Percy Mackay comedy at East Leake Country Club Saturday evening under Atlanta Athletic Club auspices. The lively drama, praised for its poetic merit and high entertainment value, aims to bring refined theatre to local communities.

Canterbury Pilgrims Percy Mackay Coburn East Leake Atlanta Athletic Club Chavearx Aenean

Pilfered Speech Claims Spark Indiana Controversy

Noblesville superintendent Hale ton accuses Sheridan Schools head Ho J Llewellyn of stealing a speech. The Hamilton county oratorical contest allegedly featured a Millera address on "The Typical name of poetic drama" once delivered by a Wabash student, with references to Henry W. Grady and Abraham Lincoln.

Noblenvile Ind Haleton Noblesville Rchools Ho J Llewellyn Sheridan John Miner Hamilton County Hellen Mackmye Millera Henry W Grafy Abraham Lincoln

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