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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1909
Page
3
Prominent Georgia citizens mourn mortuary notice
The obituary outlines the death of John McLean of Douglas Georgia, noting a prominent status among local wealthy citizens and detailing a funeral plan. It also mentions the death of Mrs Julia Fleming and Mrs Jongitah English, with funeral arrangements and family survivors listed for each.
Burglar Foiled by Speedy Escape Across River
A home invasion ends in a failed theft after the intruder fled toward the river when pursued by officers. The suspect dropped the loot but escaped. no injuries reported. In other items, twenty additions to Wesley Memorial Church and twenty three to the Woman's Home Mission Society were recorded. The church event featured Rev Frank Siler and a brief address. Washington, D C reports a guard’s shooting incident. an operative was hit in the arm and taken to Grady Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
Woman's Home Mission Society
Rota
Solow
Mee WB
Wilkerson
George 0 Thompson
Stier
Light Booze o Yea Driek HT
A minister's wife describes coffee addiction during nursing nights and after marriage. She recounts bilious attacks, reliance on coffee, and how switching to Postum improved her health, sleep, and nerves. The letter promises a patient reader a story of relief and mentions a related article.
Shuberts Seize Control of New Atlanta Theatre
Rumor in Atlanta theatre circles claims the Shubert organization has secured control of the new Forsyth Street theater under construction. Manager Heg Kahn will face questions on alliances with Morris, Belasco and Fiske as Shuberts book the house, possibly making it a Shubert venue. Meanwhile summer stock plans and vaudeville to light opera shifts accompany bookings for Casino and Lyric houses as Atlanta awaits confirmed programming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Shuberts
Thaler
Forsyth
Heg Kahn
Kahn
Morris Vaundeville
Rhubert
Bellace
Fiske
Morrin
Rhubart
Belasco, Fiske, Klaw & Erlinger
Grand
Morrie
Stara
Shuberta
Atlante
Shubert House
Cetk
Guin
Atlantis
Cty
Leht Opera
Jake Wells
Cardyza Lag Macht
Robert Moran
Knox
Alvin
Mile
Alma
DeVilla
Wordera
Jake Maneatra
Ma&tinees
Nice Iz
Southern Soda Bhop
Teachtres
Auburn Avenue
Pennsylvania admits special schooling for deaf child Katharyn Maverick
Harrisburg May 16 reports Governor Stuart approves an appropriation to the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb at Mount Airy to educate Katharyn Maverick, nine, daughter of William Frick, marking the first state effort to educate a child individually. A $2,000 extra for a special instructor was added after the bill's initial $300,000 appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stuarta
Vennevivania Institution
Mount Airy
Chiladelphia
Katharyn Maverick
William Frick
Thin City
Ernor
Tunis
Frick Girl
Katharyn
Belght
Helen Kear
Pennsvivania
Telegraphers Visit Stone Mountain Train Day Trip
Georgia telegraphers visited Stone Mountain for morning climbs and a go as you please afternoon in Atlanta. Five passenger coaches linked to the Georgia road train carried the delegates back to Atlanta after dinner aboard a converted dining car. The large arrival at the depot saw crowds awaiting the return trip, and the chefs provided meals for the entertained visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Mountain
Georgia Road
Atlanta
The Dijon Musical Comedy Company Debuts at the Lyric
The Dijon Musical Comedy Company returns to Atlanta's Lyric with old Bijou favorites and new talent. Starring Henriette Lee Marie Fanchonetti Rob Harty Dan Marbin George Nicholls, the week features Hoyt's A Trip to Chinatown and a summer program with reduced prices across sections. The Bijou also promotes vaudeville acts including Thelma and the Kramo Brothers with Ed and May Woodward, plus Dixie theater entertainment and educational films at the Dixie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dijon Musical Comedy Company
Nich
Fondas
Bijou Musical Comedy Company
Thismoelight
Are Little Chip
Mary Marble
Gertrude Hoffman
Otia Harlan
Marie Fanchansith
Henrietta Lee
Bob Marty
George Nicholla
Lyric
Henriette Lee
Charming Comedismn
Marie Fanchonetti
Atlanta Theater Opera
Rob Harty
Dan Marbin
George Nicholls
Bijou
Thin Week
Atone
Griffth-Thelma
Alog
Thelma
Kramo Brothers
Bouldin and Quinn
Merry Men of Music
May Woodward
Prohis May Fight to Shut Toledo Bars
Toledo May 16 The Ohio Anti Human League held meetings in twenty four churches to test sentiment on a county option election A main meeting will be held next Sunday featuring temperance leaders including Rev Purley A Baker and Seaborn Wright If favorable sentiment is shown a dry campaign will be started in Toledo and Lucas counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio Anti-Human League
Purley A. Baker
Anti-Samoan League
Seaporn Wright
Georgia
Lucas
The Quick Smooth Way to Birmingham Service Detail
A travel notice outlines a Birmingham bound route with a 4:15 P M departure and 8:45 P M arrival. It highlights a dining car service and a smooth, quick journey aboard the A Board line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
White Firemen on Strike Today at Georgia Road
White firemen and enginemen on the Georgia road will strike at once over claims that negro workers are preferred for runs. Vice President Hall received many labor reps at the Kimball and heard assurances of support. General Manager Scott replied to a Sunday column, denying intimidation and noting the workers may vote to strike if conditions aren’t changed. The dispute centers on racial seniority and job assignments, with calls for a fair contract and a court inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Road
Hall
Blfl & EB
Kimball
Avery
Ball
Brotherhood of Locomotive Wiremen
Nhip
Jia
Fretien
Fremen
Scott
Hail
Atlanta Co
Kcutt
Genera Mane
Georgia Railroad
Scott Aluton
Ives
Sreman
Kitana
Uber
Nekro
Alan Raigned
Georgia
Offcal
Thin
Otis
Freman
Geprin
Augusta
Auguste Yards
Alway
Ru Ind
Comany
Hostiere’ Aestatanta
Atlanta
Georgia Railroad and Joint Terminal
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta Federation of Labor, Farmere' Union
Livingston
Rasiroad
Fetaln
Negro's
Seaboard Introduces 4 Hour Birmingham Memphis Sleeper
Seaboard announces a new four hour through sleeper from Atlanta to Birmingham and Memphis departing at 4 15 p m passengers may dine on board the train the service promises faster connections and modern comfort for travelers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Birmingham
Memphis
Atlanta
Cochran Sale in East Atlanta Draws Large Crowd
Ralph C Cochran of Nawton Street East Atlanta conducted a brisk auction on Saturday afternoon selling twenty one lots for a total of 36220. Jake C Moore acted as auctioneer with a crowded sale. Buyers listed include J G McGuire Bost Atlanta lot 20 31 6281 James R Kemp 89 Doane Street lot 32 201 Q W Mast Atlanta lots 33 34 46 827 L K R Lanier 68 West Calin Street 260 J E Nites Bost Atlanta lots 37 38 370 Alford Me ernaferrs avenue lot No 2 400 J P Graham 407 Austell build 13 605 F E B Macinlay Niall 4 mg Join 4 a lot B 9500 Kaat Atlants lot 73 Wagnoner Simpson merchants Kaat Atlanta late 12 10 10 8673 W B Cale houn 026 Capitol avenue lots 9 7 423 Mrs Lillian Bremer 620 Capitol avenue lot B A200 This is the second sale this spring for Mr Cochran who has previously sold cables and in Haas Point in connection with For Yer Nobron Inet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph C. Cochran
Nawton Street
St. John
Atlanta
Jake C. Moore
J. G. McGuire
Baat
James R. Kemp
Doane Atreat
Q. Ww. Mast
L. K R. Lanier
J. E. Nites
Alford
Ernaferrs Avenue
J. P. Graham
Austell
Cochran
Haat Point
Too Much Near Beer Ends in Fights at Swift & Co
Three men were involved in a fracas near Swift and Co soap factory when Tom Pitts, a 0 year old employee, allegedly attacked R. B. Curtis and Claude Beals. Curtis sustained a wrist wound and ripped coat, Beals was harmed while interfering. Pitts posted 290 dollars bond for disorderly conduct. he denies involvement stating near beer caused issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Pitts
Swift & Co
Curtis
Claude Beals
Fittman
Waying
Beer
Riacennes
White Firemen Urge Public Debate on Georgia Rail Wage Rights
A George Georgia rail labor address by Vice President Ball of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen argues white firemen deserve seniority and higher pay over Black workers. It claims systemic bias in promotions and duties, cites firings and wage disparities, and calls for public consideration before further rail labor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Feingineman
Atlanta
Augusta
Au-gusta
Georgia
Tom
Freman
Bell Bn
Alan
On & Fay
Nexromy
Bandits hold up Spokane to Spokane train robbery
Six gunmen halted a westbound Great Northern passenger train near Colbert and Spokane, uncoupling the mail car and firing on crew. The mail was robbed, with estimates placing the haul around twenty thousand dollars. Two railway workers were injured, and a large manhunt followed as deputies and railroad officials offered a ten thousand dollar reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trate
Leln
Colbert
William Miller
John Hall
Henjemin F.stumpf
L. Robertani
Spokane
Sir Thephers Tm
Paul
Minn
Great Northern Railway
Tnr
Great Northern
Tobacco Cure Ad From James Banatorium Co
A testimonial style advertisement from James Banatorium Co promising cures for tobacco dependence with Home Treatment. Claims improved health, disappeared cough, relief from nervousness, and praise for the remedy. Includes prices for various remedies and offers free samples and booklets. Ends with address in Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Banatorium Co
James
Nossk
New Orleans
Chai Ty Jamen Nanatorium
Delta Bidy
iMemphin
State Growers To Meet Here For Georgia Fruit Exchange
Georgia growers convene to discuss forming the Georgia Fruit Exchange to stabilize pricing and supply. Trade circles note Georgia fruit may shift from inland markets as buyers seek Georgia fruit, with plans to limit shipping to favored outlets and raise grower cash early in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy
Fleming
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Georgia
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
California
Colorado
Edmund Ward Dead in City
Edmund Ward the American vice consul here died on a Saturday. The night train from the Sea Board leaves East and arrives in Richmond Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Through sleeper and complete dining car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Ward
Jems
Hingland
Seaboard
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Atlanta
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Tlintal
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Ald Weathy
Ematy
KbomAch
Milean Wat
Ald Melean
Annie
Latimer
Milan Ear
Tye
Julia Fleming
Juta Fleming
Peele
J. E. English
Mra Jongitah
Diet Geeertay
Tyner
Darente
Oie
Lens
Crotha
Siowat
Churehoard
Moreix Cohen
Belun Chasah
John Ventry Washington
WI Rabin
Canital City
Wanhinatan
Grady Hospital
Wellville
NEW Theater
Alou Musical Stock Company
Chinatown
Airmingham
Fdna Hpooner Dramatic Stock Company
Flip
Amune
Blair & Haviin
Bhlow
Orpheum
Helen Kellar Ward
THE
Keystone State
DIM
Dixie
Ditla Theater
Whitehall Street
Carson
Nonga
Fayne Hsters
Pear
Prohis
Seaborn Wright
Ohio City
White
Thomas Campbell
Tne
Boa. Ball
John D. Patterson
Baltéandt
Firemen's Brotherhood
Georgia Main Hne
R. C. Cochran
Handite Gey
Te Tn
T. N. Wilton
Wilson
Wilcon Jo
Gault Genito
Sweden
Mton
J. Thomas Gault
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