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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
10
Senator Bacon charged collusion between clerks and Republican senators to force cloture and nullify debate. He protested clerks manipulating roll calls during a sugar bill vote, warning he would escalate protests if the practice continued.
In Gainesville Georgia today the Newman Club will stage its annual fish fry and picnic at Dunlap's Mill near Gainesville. The club honors Judge William T Newman of the US court in Atlanta with members including federal court staff, local bar, and county officials. Colonel John J Strickland presides as president with one year term. Notable guests include Judges Fish Beck Atkinson Holden Evans Hill Russell and Powell.
Special agent A Wilkinson of the department of agriculture will attend Cooley Barn to organize boys farm clubs. He will be met by farm department forces from Auburn and other local supporters.
Gettysburg Pa May 28 Arrangements completed for May 31 dedication on the battlefield of the monument erected by act of congress to honor the regular army in the Gettysburg campaign of June and July 1863 President Taft to deliver the address Miss Helen H Taft will unveil the shaft Lieutenant Colonel Joan Nicholson to accept the monument for the Gettysburg National Park Commission secretary of war Secretary Dickinson to speak and transfer the piece to the commission The shaft stands feet high on a granite terrace near Hanrock avenue south of the high water mark of the skirmish of Gettysburg
Washington May 28 Senator Aldrich won Senate action on the sugar schedules with an understanding that a paragraph fixing a duty on raw and refined sugar may be placed again before the Senate if Senator Clay’s health improves to permit an amendment cutting the figures in two. The tobacco schedule was completed and finance rates unchanged. Senators Gore Bristow and Clay criticized the sugar duty while Bristow and Gore argued about trust influence and savings. Bradley urged removing internal revenue on tobacco amid calls to curb night rider raids. McCumber spoke for protecting agriculture ahead of wheat declines.
Mrs. Lou Zimmer wife of WHIV Zimmer proprietor of the Man Kimball hotel died at Kimballville Farm at 7 20 PM after seven months illness. Survived by husband James TR Moreland and four year old son Will Zimmer Jr. Her body to be taken to Romeo for funeral and interment Sunday. Formerly Lou Moreland of Remenu Mich. Lived in Atlanta since 1903.
Four armed men invaded a restaurant at 444 Seventh Avenue in New York and robbed twenty customers, taking $38 from two, while one guarded the door and another aimed at the cashier. Two other suspects rifled customers as threats of shooting any would be used to stop departures. Proceeded to rob the customers.
Special one on Cuthbert’s press and brick fireproof warehouse enterprise aims for rapid completion before the cotton season. Georgia Florida and Alabama crews begin laying track on the northern extension from Cuthbert to Kimbrough on the Seaboard Air Line. Track laying force pushes work. trains expected to run along the line soon.
Seaboard offers double daily service with a slight sleeper option. Phones 100.
May 23 reports that justice plans action against P Y Fergiment deputy from Odeana for complicity in 1907 crimes linked to leading rights of the constitutional party and a noted figure in the Russian War attorney. Condemnation would remove pay. Orge Stein fled in December 1907 after a spree of offences and forgeries. she was abroad in New York, returned to Russia, tried and sentenced to sixteen months.
In Cynthiana Kentucky May 28 news reports tobacco plants belonging to Penny Washburn of the Clays Villa neighborhood were damaged by night riders. Warbhburma, once independent, had shown willingness to aid but was whipped a year ago for delivering his crop to the American Tobacco Company. Route choices mentioned include Birmingham or Chattanooga via Southern Railway, with references to Atlanta and Memphis.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church condemns Tennessee state courts for setting aside the Union of the Presbyterian Church in the United States with the Cumberland Presbyterians. The report, by Willem Henry Roberts, criticizes civil authority over church doctrine and affirms church jurisdiction over property disputes. It notes changes to leadership roles and permits a commissioner to serve in both judicial and executive branches. Addresses by Blenop H. Warren and Bishop W. M. McDowell are recorded.
Athens Ga May 28 8pectat The State Normal school commencement opened with a trustees meeting at 4 pm President Hugh J Rowe presiding Four new trustees were named Firand Bagwell Shackelford and Brown Reports show the school had its best year Yet class day exercises delighted a large audience The orchestra was excellent and the close song was by Ming Lena Brnckwall Various seniors delivered prophecy history posm will testament and reply Miss Walton Parker spoke for the seniors 1910 Tomorrow features reunion and banquet Sunday Rev Richard Wilson of Augusta preaches the commencement sermon The closing exercises are set for Monday morning
The report notes western Florida pats and gulf ports via Madison and Beyboard with air n8. E Pullman cars on night train and connecting services. Tickets sold and baggage checked. Traffic Manager. Odd Fellows Return. May 78. The grand lodge representatives return from aavilie and ere bein given a t pvetion for tplendid manner.
Houngomery May 2. The Jefferson Bonding Company of Birmingham must boost its stock to 100 000 dollars and deposit 26 000 with the state treasurer or face prohibition on issuing further bonds or stock under section 507. The court held the company liable under the cited law.
At a recent board of education meeting the former faculty was elected. Professor J Haddock named principal. Mins Mary Ron Trammell and Olivia Sulphur Springs listed among staff. Lentford of Butler and Mina formerly of Americus also mentioned.
At the Georgia Bankers Association state convention in Tyhee Savannah May 28 officers were elected led by President C Walter, first vice president A P Coles, and other posts filled by W W Onborne PW Schweigert W C Lanier B T W Hunt, with L F Huyer as secretary and E C Smyth as treasurer. A paper on clearing house examiner cautioned about depositor protection and potential state guaranty laws.
In Macon Georgia a negro boy about 15 to 17 was killed when struck by a freight train on the Cent railroad near Foyster Guano Company. Workmen warned him but he did not heed their cries or the approaching train. His body was thrown high into the air. In Athens Georgia money was raised at a city linen shower for Rabun Gap High School, surpassing two hundred dollars.
Macon Ga May 28 Special The state closed in the Cabaniss trial this afternoon and tomorrow the defense will have the flat showing Only a statement by the accused bank president is expected and letters between Cabaniss and the former cashier were admitted after a clash Expert accountant H C Lukenbilt was recalled and questioned The letters identified by George and Jones show alleged union of interests between the two officers The case will hinge on the defense statement and further evidence. Death of J H Ogden in Macon leaves brother Monton Ogden and several sisters as survivors Funeral plans pending tomorrow.
A vintage advertisement extols Kodol as a liquid digestive aid that rapidly supports digestion, prevents indigestion and dyspepsia, and may avert gastritis or appendicitis. It urges taking small amounts, claims tonic benefits, and offers a money back guarantee via pharmacies for the large bottle.
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