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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

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No Decision On Viaduct Problem After Police Board Session

An executive session of the Atlanta police commissioners last night discussed the removal of the disreputable house under the Washington Street viaduct. Grand jury members and editors attended. Dr John B White sent a letter. The board will reconvene if Bishop Nelson or Dr White join the discussion. No action was taken at this time.

Board of Police Commissioners Grand Jury Bishop C Kelson John B. White Second Baptist Church Washington Street Bishop Nelson Dr White John J Side Police Board Nolice Board Atlanta Constitution Journal Grand Jurora Dr Whites

Notice Given to the Lawless in New Orleans Cotton Plans

A lengthy report describes a November New Orleans convention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union. It covers raiding a central firehouse, plans for storing and selling cotton, and a proposed public warehouse overseen by a commission. Delegates from multiple states discuss marketing, certificates, and cooperation with farmers and business interests. Governor Patterson, Governor Smith, and other speakers address law and order and the need to curb violence while pushing reform measures.

New Orleans Oileans Flociouk Lomut Osermor Saurdera Louisana Ulea Brooks Fennester Grene North Caplina Boyett Louisiana Georgia LW Morris Alabama Mort Conical Com Farmers Union Cheunman Barrett Hake Smith Sinlic Atlanta Saunders Ammons Fole Seely C T Ladson Witeon China America Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union Ly Sum Ling Hong Kong Thomas

Country Life Commission Session Near Athens Ends

The Country Life Commission finished its session on November 12 in Athens and moved to Knoxville. Dr Bailey praised the meeting as highly satisfactory, with focus on rural education facilities, better roads with government aid, and extending the rural free delivery system. The conference also highlighted the value of telephone service for rural residents. Two university meetings featured speakers including Walter, Colonel Wade, Rast, Orr, Earnest, and Shackelford.

Athlena Commission Alleng Hpec Commission On America Knoxville GL Wo Bailey Batley Euphasie Univeraity Mire Walter I C Wade F J Orr D L Earnest T J Shackelford

Watson of Georgia backs cotton warehouse plan for farmers

Watson of Georgia urged farmers to store cotton in warehouses to lock in profits, endorse the plan with southern bankers aid, and criticized tariffs as draining southern planters. He also praised closer China America trade ties as beneficial, urging cotton planters to support the project to raise staple crop value.

Watson Georgia Li Sumings China America South

Train Carries Auto On Its Cow Catcher

Hierton November 12 special last night a fishing trip return ended in a collision as a Seaboard freight train struck an automobile at Oliver Street. Dr Oliver and his son were in the car and were carried on the cow catcher before the train stopped. They were not killed and were able to be out this morning with injuries.

Hierton Automobile Dr . Oliver Hs Son Seaboard Oliver Street Rowimset Acaa Southern Oliver

Supreme Court to Review Standard Oil Rehearing Decision

The Department of Justice announced that an application will be filed with the Supreme Court to issue a writ of certiorari concerning the Chicago Circuit Court of Appeals ruling denying a rehearing in the Standard Oil case. After a full conference with Attorney General Bonaparte and others the government will seek review when the court reconvenes on Monday November 30.

Washington Department of Justice Supreme Court of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals Chicago Bonaparte Court of Appeals Baker Ira Grosscup Department Seclock Department of Justie Standard Oil Hioyt United States Sims J . Walkerson J B Lellogg Standard 11 Euprema Court of the Elirenit Court of Appeals

Mysterious Barnsdall figure linked to Standard Oil cash

Government hearings in New York reveal attempts to uncover details of a $7.5 million loan from Standard Oil to TN Barnsdall. Kellogg’s counsel presses for information while witnesses critique pipeline regulations and oil industry practices.

New York Barnsdell Frank W Kellogg Standard Oil Company TN Barnsdall Standard Oll Jellore Ben Barnsdall Wr Johnson

Taft Hughes to Dedicate Monument to Martyrs in Brookyln

William Howard Taft will preside at the dedication of the Brookyln monument to the prison ship martyrs. Governor Hughes and Mayor Wilhellem of New York join the presidential electors on November 4 for ceremonies. The Doric granite column rises about 270 feet, designed by Stanford White, crowned by a tripod with an electric globe, and bones of Revolutionary patriots lie beneath the monument.

William HW .Taft Brooklxn Charles Tis Hughes Wwellellan New York Stanford White Patrots Hulka

Trial Opens In Lamphere Case For Belle Gunness House Fire

Laporte November 12 opening statements in Ray Lamphere murder trial for setting fire to Belle Gunness house were begun. State’s Attorney Smith outlined proof that Lamphere planned harm to Mrs Gunness, burned her and her three children, and that he was present when the blaze started. The defense plans to challenge poison theory while relying on Dr Haines testimony, with coroner Mack among witnesses as the case proceeds.

Lapote Ind Ray Lamphere Mes Bella Guances Bertheeca Afernoon States Smith Atate Gunness Inuse Folka Vas Gunness Boty Haines Chicago Lamphere Aersento Rirychmne Mra Gunness Mack Laporte County

Kaiser's Tongue Will Be Curbed In Germany Now

A late 19th century report discusses foreign policy rumors about Emperor William II, Bavarian pressure, and potential shifts toward parliamentary government. It cites Reichstag debates, views on ministerial responsibility, and the role of liberal democracy vs conservatism in preventing unilateral royal action.

Darth Sitastion Theodore Barth Radical Reichstag Germany Prussia Bismarck German Empire England France Italy Sen Emperor Wiliam Moreee Edi Uerain Jeng Ag Bluc Ane Po

Federal attorney hints at compelled sale to Prairie company

The attorney suggested Gelser was nearly forced to sell his oil to Prairie, accepting any price. He argued Prairie would not pay enough and urged selling the oil to others. He favored locating a refinery and storing oil locally, opposing common carriage and broad access to pipelines or lines.

Harnsdale Johnson Dubcontinentaf Producers Association Oklahoma Eld Barna- Gall Oidacome William Geiser Kan Prairie 641 and Gas Company Gaisér Department of the Interior Gelser Ofl Prairie Company

Germany mine disaster claims 339 lives at Radbod mine

November 12 in Hamm Weetphalla Germany a disastrous explosion and mine fire at the Radbod mine near Hamm left 390 miners underground. Only six escaped unhurt. thirty died and thirty seven were injured on arrival at the mouth of the pit. Rescue efforts were halted as flames raged and engineers concluded further entry was impossible. An official report suggested an coal dust explosion but injured workers questioned that cause.

Hamm Weetphalla Germany Greatagr Radbod Tabre Ovine Additon Commieres Aclock

Ex-Sheriff Held In Carmack Case In Nashville

Nashville dispatch reports ex sheriff John D Sharp is jailed on a murder warrant related to the Carmack case. The arrest followed a grand jury session and statements by witnesses including Mrs Ellen Morgan and Col. Duncan B Cooper. The case centers on the shooting death of Edward Ward Carmack in Davidson County Tennessee.

Nashville Unitedates Genater Carmack Ana Brown John D Sharp Iff Davidson County Sherift Gam Gorum Sharps Jeff McCain Juste Levine Edward Carmack Rovie Cooper Duncan B Cooper Edward Ward Carmack Tennessee Sharp Carm Court House Grand Suarp Armack Shem Botum Colorel Duncan Cooper Carmack Harp Duman Robin Cooper Wrs Elien Morgan Bran Oer Trould Deke Mr Carmack Joan Sharp Mr Morgan Grand Jury

Weather Note Forecast for Georgie Fair Friday

Fragments indicate a weather forecast with mention of Friday conditions. North winds are noted along with a vague temperature outlook and possible rain or clouds. The readable text is incomplete.

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