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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
10
An ad style column touts possum as a skin remedy after shaving, easing itching and curing irritations. It claims fast results within 24 hours and markets fifty cent bottles via Jacobs Pharmacy, Hannen’s Drug Store, and Emergency Laboratories in New York City offering free trials by mail.
Washington May 13 The bill introduced by Senator Clay with war dept backing seeks Major Frank L Carrington formerly of Milledgeville restored to his army rank and compensation for discharge time He faced embezzlement charges in the Philippines and was convicted by civil courts A court martial followed and the Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling finding the gravely faulty charges groundless Taft may suspend rules and place Mrs Carrington on government rolls Carrington is in Washington awaiting action
In Hillstoro Texas on May 13 F W Wil ett, a tenant on John Henderson’s farm, was shot and killed by Henderson over a dispute. Henderson surrendered to officers. Trains from Atlanta depart 11 25 A M and 9 40 P M with through sleepers to Washington and New York and meals in the dining car.
Washington May 3. After a day of tariff debate the Senate adopted 81 to 24 the committee recommendation to tax iron ore at 28 cents per ton, moving from free to dutiable. The House had kept iron ore on the free list. current law is 40 cents per ton. Debate wrapped with crossfire among Democrats and Republicans over protection, revenue, and U.S. Steel influence.
The Sigma Nus convene at the State convention opening in the assembly hall of Hotel Georgia n. About seventy five delegates from various chapters are expected. Program includes welcome address adoption of constitution naming of committees and reports on chapters. Banquet and reports follow with election of officers and unfinished business in the afternoon and evening plans.
Georgia colleges publish commencement schedules with Wesleyan Female College Tift Forsyth and Middle Georgia Institute listing ceremonies May 13 through May 31. Activities include board meetings, sermons, concerts, art and domestic exhibits, and the presentation of diplomas with notable speakers and honorary addresses.
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