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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1909

Page

14

Appeal For Two Missionaries In Congo Trial

Nashville dispatch reports the Wet gian government cites Messie Morris and Shepherd, Southern Presbyterian missionaries, for trial in Leopoldville as cries of cruelty to natives spark protests. The Presbyterian board protests the distant summons, while Taft and Knox are pressed to delay the trial. Methodist and other boards join in appeals to Washington for favorable conditions and action.

Nashville Tenn Messie Morris Shepherd Southern Presbyterian Church Leopoldville Congo Free State Southern Presbyterian Board of Tmvisions Washington City Kalsal Taft Mr. Knox Board of Missons of theMethodist Precopal Church South United States Canada Secretary of State

Will Marry a Frenchman May 18 in Indianapolis

Jomaphine Moras widow of Samuel E Moras former consul general at Paris will wed Robert Loonen a Frenchman in Indianapolis near Tuesday The couple met in Japan during world travels with her mother in a tale of romance and international ties

Jomaphinee Samuel E. Moras Aneapolia Ind Parla Cleveland Robert Loonen Japan

Wholesale Grocers elect officers for 1910 convention

The Southern Wholesale Grocers Association in Hot Springs Arkansas elected President Sam Phillips of Memphis and other officers including T H Stenville, L M Hooper and W W Malloy. Advisory board names were announced and Chattanooga was chosen as the 1910 convention site with next year’s date to be set later. The president’s salary was set at 5000 dollars per year. Fighting clans in Amoy disrupt local business with many deaths. Ex Governor Crittenden III in Kansas City remains in critical condition after a stroke.

Hot Springs Ark Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association Sam Phillips Memphis Penn T. H. Stenville Shreveport L. M. Hooper Betma Ala Treeaurer R. Markshaw Washington J. Hi. McLaurin Jacksonville Fie A. W. Pendleton Valdosta W. T. Reeves Tupelo Miss Taster

Miss Sperling Wins Damages for Slander in Waynesboro

In Waynesboro Georgia at the adjourned quarter term Judge Henry Kammona presided. Miss Sperling sued P L Corker for slander. After three days the jury returned a verdict for damages fully exonerating Miss Sperling. The case was argued by W H Fleming and H J Fullright.

P. L. Corker Waynesboro Henry Kammona Augusta W. H. Davis Tom Spgings Slanjer Damager Miss Sperling Cass Lon. William H. Fleming Au-gusta H. J. Fullright Thety FP. P. Johnston Ena Edward Lo Brinson Mr. Corker

Henry H Rogers Will Filed In New York Probate

The will of Henry H Rogers filed for probate in New York provides for a widow and children with a $100000 bequest to Fairhaven Massachusetts for primary and grammar schools. Trusts from 2500000 to 3000000 fund the widow's annuity of 100000, with remainder to Rogers's son Henry H Rogers Jr. Four trusts for children, with principal split at age 40, and possible disposal by will. Executors named include Rogers Jr Sterling Windsor and Farmers Loan and Trust Company. Estate value cited as over 19000 in rest and personal estates over 410000.

New York Henry H. Rogers Fairhaven Mass New York City Tota Henry H. ‘Rogers, Jr Rogers Col‘teteral Henry H. Rogers, Jr John W. Sterling Walter P. Windsor Maas Farmers Loan and Trust Company

Port Allen Mob Rescues Lynched Negro Case Report

A Port Allen mob abducted a black man accused in the Cadet Revert murder case at Louisiana State University. The man was taken from a stall, disappeared with the mob, and no further trace has been found. Revert’s killing followed a train incident in which several drunk African Americans fired revolvers.

Port Allen Baton Rouge Hoto Brown West Baton Rouge Brown Cadet Revert Louisiana Bite University Baton Rouge Juncion Young Revert Hrowd Joan

Mob storm at Taylor county jail ends in prisoner death

Abilene Texas May 21 a mob stormed the Taylor county jail demanding the delivery of Tom Barnett who had been sentenced for murder. After hours of futile effort to breach the cell door a volley killed Barnett as he stood. Jailer Peavy was beaten into insensibility. the mob then dispersed. A separate note reports broader vice outbreaks in Havana and a bishop led anti-vice meeting. Pay envelopes arrive for Homestead workers with substantial payroll.

Abilene Tex Taylor County Tom Barnett Alexander Sears Tim Hia Cel Borer Aktizens Ft Wan Peavy Barnett White Deena Havana Actea Bishop FE

Shipp Contempt Defendants Ordered to Washington

United States marshal for the eastern district of Tennessee received instructions to bring six defendants, including Joseph F. Shipp, to Washington on Tuesday June 1 for contempt of court proceedings tied to the 1908 lynching of Robert Johnson. The men were told to report Saturday night and had previously indicated they would report when notified. In separate dispatches, ministers and officials exiled from Prinkipo have been deported to Marmara islands.

Chattanooga Tenny C. A. Dunlap United States Arn Tenniessee Major Wright United Sistes Supreme Court Washington Joseph F. Shipp Johnson Marshal Dunlap Shipp Constantinople Regima Prinkipo Sea of Marmara Turkey

Fragmented Notice of Health Product Claim

The text presents garbled lines about illness, relief products, and alleged quick cures. It mentions pain, headaches, and dramatic claims of acting promptly. The读e content appears as OCR noise with unclear entities, dates, or verifiable facts.

Wickersham Congratulates on Indictments in Oklahoma Fraud Case

Washington May 24. Attorney General Wickersham sent a telegram of congratulations to United States Attorney Oren and Special Assistant Bush at Tulsa on their success in securing indictments against Governor Haskell and others charged with fraud in the Muskogee town lot cases under advanced conditions.

Gregg Washington Wickersham United Statettorney Bush Tul Haskell

Battleship Missipal Anchors Near Pensacola Station

The battleship Missipal left New Orleans yesterday morning and anchored off Pan Barola at o clock this morning. Four hours later it navigated the channel to anchor near the Pensacola naval station where about 1,000 toms of sons are being taken on today.

Pensacola Fin New Orleans Pan- Barola Pensacola Teval Station

Protect Food Fisheries Meeting Adopts Fisheries Treaty

Washington May 14 Commissioners and counsel under the United States Great Britain treaty to protect food fisheries in border waters convene today. The commission reports completion of a set of regulations aimed at preserving fish and preventing friction from trade differences. A recent Canadian note signals a satisfactory agreement awaiting proclamation by both governments.

Washington Great Britain United States David St Praon le N. 8 Glabourna Canada Camin Econ Ae

Freight Conductor Arrested in New Orleans Fugitive Case

Charles T. Lear, a former freight train conductor from Hamlet, North Carolina, now with a Louisiana rail line, was arrested in New Orleans as a fugitive from justice. He is wanted in North Carolina on charges of grand larceny and breaking into railroad cars involving a shipment of wine and 60,000.

New Orleans Charles T. Lear Seaboard Air Ling Railway Hamlet N.C Loulatana Ailway and Nimation Company Learin Carollina Tha

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