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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
9
A brief back page feature explores two contrasting shoe shoppers. A fashion minded young belle seeks stylish footwear while an older shopper prioritizes comfort. The piece notes fit, support, and footwear trends appealing to different age groups.
Supreme Court chief justice voices strong rebuke of Sheriff Shipp and deputies for failing to prevent the lynching of Johnson in Chattanooga. Court orders attachments for Shipp and jailer Gibson, with several others facing contempt charges as the nation weighs the first major federal rebuke over a mob killing.
The opinion contrasts with a majority stance, finding no evidence linking Shipp or deputies to the lynching conspiracy. Justice Peckham notes the sheriff’s age and weakness under threat, arguing the crowd’s strength made resistance futile and that no contempt ensued. The report recounts the Oak Hill case and subsequent federal intervention delaying the execution of Ed Johnston.
Washington May 24. A bill proposes pay increases for rural letter carriers on routes over 24 miles. After July 1 1911 they would earn 97.80 per mile per year for the first 24 miles and 18.78 per mile per year for each additional mile. The measure aims to boost strength and health.
A garbled city desk report about a Peachtree road auto crash yields no brain remains found, amid rumors of a speedy driver and missing brain matter. The tale spreads through Atlanta clubs and gatherings as officials offer no confirmation.
Actors managers and playwrights of the Lambs Club present a charity gambol at the Metropolitan Opera House New York May 24 featuring Beisant Augustus Thomas and George Broadhurst with Victor Herbert's 60 piece orchestra. The program includes Julius Caesar Forum scene James O Neill De Wolf Hopper and Joe Weber Lew Fields with a later Mattia sketch and a matinee girls sketch by George W Hobart.
An early advertisement explains digestion as chemical dissolution by gastric juice, emphasizing its alkaline properties. It claims Daniel Water supplies alkali, clears gastric mucus, and helps convert food to soluble nourishment, priced 10 cents per bottle at the spring.
In Savannah on May 24, Complainants named Colonel Thomas W Bullitt Helm Bruce and Rev EM Green protested a pamphlet distributed to assembly members in the Central University of Kentucky matter. They challenge civil court style methods and urge adherence to church order, while awaiting debate on a judiciary committee report and potential reopening of the issue.
Funeral services are announced for Mrs Caroline Rogers Rowers age 80 who died Bungay afternoon at her home 28 Holdernese reel. Interment at West View cemetery. Grace Walsemann died Saturday. services at 10 at 485 Woodward Avenue New GT. Interment West View cemetery. Henry Grady Wise age 22 died yesterday. funeral at Greenberg Bond Bloomfield. interment Bogart. Margaret Leach died Sunday night at age 63 at home in Scotland GA. services at Greenberg and Bloomfield. interment Indian Creek cemetery. Miss Lilian Houser 17 daughter of Mrs M J Rosser died at 368 Cooper Street. services at Providence Church. interment Providence Churchyard. Elmus Augusta age 7 died yesterday. body to Rome GA for funeral and burial. Rev Manning Connors died on train from Tate Springs to Spartanburg. George W Connors of Atlanta is survivor. four children.
Daughters of America plan a fund raising excursion to Lithia Springs on Wednesday, departing at 8 am and returning the same morning Special trains arranged Children from several city orphanages will join, hosted by Junior Order of United American Benevolence Leaders of the United Daughters will supervise the youth A lawn party at Central Nuptial Church near Went Fair and Walker corner is announced for Thursday afternoon and evening Proceeds support the church programs.
Short items report daPHRONIA JACKSON bound over on murder charge after a Friday night shooting on Marietta Street. Judge Broylen lets the jury decide guilt. evidence hints she acted in self defense. Also notesFRANK KOMPTON injured from a cherry tree fall at Capitol avenue home and is improving. WILLIAM OWEN fracturing ankle at the Auditorium stairway. Elizabeth Gwena's improving condition and social connections.
Meriden Mississippi May 24 W St Shinrock a prominent citizen faces kidnapping charges filed by C Huckabay. Shinrock is accused of abducting his daughter Lula Huckabay 14 who vanished May 8. Shinrock released on 800 bond and awaits trial June 1 amid sensational developments.
An announcement from Annapolis Maryland states Midshipman Reymond Jones of Wichita Ohio won the annual General Axellences Inathletica sword. Midshipman Parry Northcroft of New York earned a place on the Thompson trophy cup for leading the heat in athletic betterment last year. In Anderson Indiana Sam Mustard, 89, who ran a 69 year old repair business, died after quitting work and hanging up his apron.
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