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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1909

Page

8

Auto speedER found guilty in fatal crash case

William E Darragh, 21, chauffeur, was convicted of manslaughter in the first degree for running down and killing Ingvaera Trimble, 16, in New York on March 27. He was remanded to the Tombs for a week pending sentence. maximum penalty is twenty years. The driver lost his derby hat in the collision, aided authorities in identifying him at Port Arthur, Texas.

Derby Hat New York William E Darragh Ingvaera Tribie Kentucky Darragh Wen Trimble Bern Port Arthur Texas

Assembly Adjourns Over Central University Kentucky Matter

In Georgia on May 23 the Southern Presbyterian assembly finished its central business with the Kentucky Synod issue. The assembly adopted a reply to the synod note asserting the Bennett H. Young complaint was not sustained and that university affairs at Central University of Kentucky have progressed beyond the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church.

Nah Zentral Bly Central University of Kentucky Nynod of Kentucky Kentucky Nynod Bennett H.young General Assembly The Presbyterian Church of the United Braten

Father and Son Guilty in Whisky Case Sentences

In Alexandria on May 24 H Garner and sons D B and W O Garner pleaded guilty in federal court to whisky distilling. Each was sentenced to five years in the house of correction in Emmettaburg Maryland, but the father had his sentence suspended and was allowed to go home.

Alexandria H G Garner & Fons H Garner House of Correction Emmettaburg

Spirited clash between attorneys in Calhoun bribery trial

In San Francisco on May 33 the bribery trial of Op attorney Calhoun saw a loud courtroom clash as John Helms, once a detective for United Railroads, was pressed to detail an alleged bribe attempt to prevent his appearance. W. J. Burns and District Attorney Langdon were cited as having met Helms. Alonso Munroe testified he sent Winfield Lamb to Helms with guidance from W. H. Metson to ensure Helms was properly represented and not coerced. Judge Lawler paused to consider continued testimony, with adjournment set for next Tuesday.

San Francisco Torneys Tink Calhoun John Helms United Railroads Lawler Helms Henry Printty Debr Heney Langdon W. J. Burns Alonso J. Munroe Winfield & Lamb Munroe W. H. Metaon United Hailroads Calhoun Trinity County Matson

Crosby Trial Opens in Mississippi Murder Case

The Crosby murder trial for J. R. McShan in Hattiesburg Miss began with the defendant’s sole witness on the stand. The testimony aimed to counter certain admissions and to address statements made during earlier conversations as arguments continued into the evening and were set to resume in the morning.

Crosby J. R. McShan Hattiesburg Mise G.L. Crosby

Wallace Denounces Close Communion Clash at Ponders Ave Church

Hugh S Wallace, a University of Georgia graduate and former Georgia 00-’08 Club president, faced a split at Ponders Avenue Baptist Church over his stance against close communion. The ordination committee refused to rule, the service was postponed, and Wallace urged immediate action while signaling potential parallel ministerial steps if unresolved. Congregants urged frank church-wide findings and demanded timely report to the church.

Hugh Wallace Onder Avenue Baptist Church Ponders Avenue Church Wallson Hla Wallace Wallace J.J. Bannett Tim Dr. Bennett Zenin Teast Thackaton Defarett J. L. Oliver Baptist Church Mr Oliver Declarin Oliver Ponders Avenue Mariette Street Hugh Univesity of Georgia

The Lyric to Feature Belasco Play Zasa Next Week

Interest in Elinor Spooner's David Belasco play Zasa at the Lyric rises with advance ticket demand. New scenery, Belasco-like motifs, enhanced cast including Jim MacEmchron, and original incidental music promise a refined production. At the Casino, The Merry Widowers ends its run with improved attendance despite opening night rain. White City appeals to all ages with a title train and merry-go-round, expecting record crowds Sunday.

Lyric Elins May Spooner David Belasco Gres White City Cara

Angus McGilvray Dies in Atlanta Contractor Veteran

Angus McGilvray longtime Atlanta contractor died yesterday morning at 7 30 o clock at age 72 He had lived in the city for 38 years and was a native of Nova Scotia Survived by his wife and two children F McGilvray and Mrs W P Manly The funeral will be at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 8 30 o clock with Rev Robert Kennedy officiating Interment will be at Westview The body is in the chapel of Greenberg Bona & Bloomfield until services

Angus McGilvray Atlanta Tlereaffience Gartrell Street McGlivray Nova Scotia Immaculate Conception Church F. McGilvray W .P. Manly Atlanta Palia Department Church of the Immaculate Conception Robert Kennedy Westview Greenberg, Bona & Bloomfield

Jury 15 Still Out in Madden Case

Chicago May 2 The Madden Boyta Puchet labor case jury has been out since yesterday afternoon. Judge McSurely said the panel will be discharged at 1 AM if no verdict is reached by then.

Chicago Ben McSurely

Tragic Paris Cafe Shooting Ends in Double Death

David Henderson a New York resident aged 51 shot his daughter Merethe 23 at a Paris cafe then killed himself. His wife Olga 12 and Gladys 10 witnessed the scene as Henderson allegedly suffered from neurasthenia. He owned villas near Paris and a country house at Villers cotteret. The family had annual visits to Paris and frequented the restaurant Travil Father.

Paris David Henderson New York Merthe Mr. Henderson Mavernsen Marthan Henderson Faling Henderad Olga Gladys Olga Sepret Goverana Mays Henderson

Stuart Speaks for Hospital in Grand Fort Lecture

The renowned Bam Jones successor George Stuart will lecture at the Grand Fort on Lopalded Folks drawing a large audience. Gov Smith and Dr W L Lingle attend as Presbyterians back a $100,000 hospital project to be built by Georgias Presbyterians. A Sunday address titled Opportunity will urge support with W Woods White presiding and church leaders in attendance. Also an ad promotes Tri Weekly Constitution at a quarter until October 1.

Bam Jones Noman George Stuart Atlante Grand Fort Smith Stuart Georg W. Woods White W. L. Lingle First Presbyterian Church

United Presbyterians Assembly Reports Relief Expenditure

The United Presbyterian Church in America general assembly in Knoxville Tennessee on May 28 heard key committee reports. The committee on ministerial relief announced expenditures totaling $22,876.

United Presbyterians Knoxville Tenn General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church In America Committee On Ras

Annie Morrin Die From Brain Congestion At Age 3

Annie Morrin, three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Morrie, died Saturday afternoon at 1085 McAfee Street from congestion of the brain. The funeral services were held Sunday.

Annie Mortus Annie Morrin A P Morrie

Local Option Election Petition in Bristol Tennessee

A petition requesting a local option election in Bristol Tennessee was prepared for submission to the judge of the corporation court at once. The date July is noted but not specified, with the action aimed at Bristol. The filing signals forthcoming local vote proceedings in the city.

Frietdl Tenn Bristol Corporation Court

Quarter Billion for Isthmian Canal Plans

Washington May 38 A quarter of a billion dollars will be appropriated by Congress for the Isthmian canal purchase and construction if the fiscal year estimates are agreed to by next winter. The canal zone reports show canal material expenditures totaling about 45 million, reviewed by Secretary Dickinson. Congress has already appropriated 210.08 million for canal rights and construction, with Dickinson finding it hard to cut the estimates without inviting a later deficit. The canal estimates are sent to Congress independent of military appropriations.

Washington Congress Dickinson France Panama

Pugilist Die in Bout as Opponent Is Arrested

Ravannah Ga May 7 The Memphis kick boxer Rien is dying after a near fatal fight with Young Evans of New York at the Southern Athletic Club. Both boxers fought at 138 pounds with rapid blows. Rien collapsed after a clinch, his skull crushed when Evans pinned him to the ring floor. An operation was ordered to try to save Rien's life while Evans is held at the police station.

Ravannah Reek Jimmy" Rien Memphis Ryan

Summer Route Building Offer Promises Rural Delivery Fixes

If a canvasser is not seen on the Summer Route Building Offer readers are urged to form a club and submit it. The note questions bait used for fishing for quarters and stresses the offer can save weak rural routes. It asks readers to consider their own route which may need the program most.

Three Boys Nab Train Robbers After Deducing Hideout

Omaha May 27 Three schoolboys aided by their teacher Mrs Freeman uncovered a hidden cache used by train robbers on the Union Pacific line. Police arrested three men identified as the suspects, with the boys locating revolvers and loot while Mrs Freeman’s deduction led detectives to the attic cache.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Tadar Mall Mre Nore Freeman Rot Per Mra.Freeman Mra Freeman Weheot Fred Mortensen Wood Wanda Mickintohn Prawi Cum Mayain Tyemetiax Angvata Avenue Gainesville

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