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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1908

Page

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Chicago real estate man admits forging papers for large sum

Peter Van Vliesingen a Chicago real estate dealer confessed to obtaining more than 100000 through forged deeds and notes. He was sentenced to the penitentiary from one to fourteen years after urging immediate punishment. The rapid case involved forged mortgage notes by two buyers Lefens and Seipp, with Van Vliesingen copying originals.

Chicago Peter van Vhiesingen van Vliesingen DOLMR van Vissingen van Vitesingen Jessie Roosevelt Blead T. J. Lefens Willam C. Seipp van Viisingen Joseph Bertha Grossman van Vilssingen Lefens Beipp Barbour

Robert F Maddox Seen As Atlanta’s Next Mayor

A biography touts Robert F Maddox as Atlanta’s anticipated mayor, praising his energy and mature judgment. The piece notes his quietly influential public service, loyalty, and prior two-year tenure on behalf of Atlanta, foreseeing a era of prosperity under his leadership.

Atante Poy Robert F. Maddox Atlanta Bla Ie Han Robert FF. Maddox Piedmont

Rousey killed by his father in Madison County tragedy

News from Madison County reports the shooting death of Rousey at the hands of his father Joe Rousey after a long standing feud. Wilt Rousey and another brother visited the father to settle a dispute. the father fired in return, killing one of the sons. No arrests have been made.

Mattson County Reynton

Annual address by Warden Haskell at Prison Association

President W. W. Haskell delivered the annual address to the American Prison Association during the November Richmond meeting. He reviewed the year’s activities at the wardens’ session, with the address opening the conference before other speakers addressed the audience.

Haskell Syske American Prison Association Richmond Jeday Amherican Prison Assocition W. W. Haskell Western Penitentiary Lansing Kans Wardena’ Association Sost Vizope Age

Fortune Tells Return to Arlington Man Ends Life

Ernest Cunningham, a prominent young man of Arlington, shot himself after leaving church with Miss Peart Bostwick. He had visited a near gypsy camp that afternoon where fortune telling unsettled him, and he died by a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. No clear motive is known.

Albany Speaisi Ernest Cunningham Arlington Ilehen Mise! Peart Bostwick Cunningham Wrag W

Vox Populy Debates Popular Vote On City Officials

The council of 1909 was urged to let the people vote on city officers plus an amendment for elective city posts. After spirited debate the measure was postponed 12 to 9, with amendments proposed to remove the recorder and warden from the list and to strike clerk and comptroller from the slate. Debate included charges of tampering and questions about whether a broad public vote could be held next year.

Pomeroy Hancock Johnston Opercs Baskin Mangum Winn Grant Joneatoo Wright Harman Key Curtis Pittman Joanson Guddleston T Wes Cancer Roberts Longino Wicht Johnson Hudgieston Harrison Pearce Smith Styron Hist Hencock Cdarman Neva—Key Jobson Huddieaton Bryron Spratling Pittman Alderman Key Huddleston Council Recorder Hame Wisnshowt Lst Carmellman” Tohnston Coonell Wil Harrison Adid Tovey

Woodward Withdraws From Atlanta Mayoral Race

James G. Woodward announces withdrawal from the mayoral contest in a public letter to Atlanta voters. He cites division risks, financial strain from bond needs for city improvements, and his health, pledging to support Atlanta and thanking supporters for loyalties shown during his campaigns.

Committee to Act on Woodward Resignation in Mayor Race

The committee, led by W W Gaines and Galné, plans to meet to act on Woodward's resignation as mayoral candidate. The panel held Woodward was not a candidate, leaving the head of the ticket vacant for the primary. Goodwin and Hirsch agreed to run as candidates and Maddox would run as an independent if no candidate remains.

James G. Woodward Woodward Atlanta Tom Ing Amy Bonda Ford Wreck Hones W. W. Gaines Galné Sommittas Thomas Fr. Goodwin Mr. Woodward Joseph Hirsch Mr. Goodwin Mr. Hirsch Gaines Benet Robert Maddox Robert F. Maddox Allenta James G. Wood Ward

Letter Read by Amorous at Meeting

A meeting titled Race for Mayor featured a letter read by an amorous speaker. The note addressed local campaign themes and urged voters to consider candidates while noting personal sentiments expressed during the event.

Amorous

Citizens Honor James and Woodward in Allentown Political Moment

Citizens gave a rising vote of thanks to James and Woodward after Maddox withdrew from the mayoral race. The scene unfolded at a meeting where hundreds gathered, creating a tense, fast moving campaign atmosphere and ending with applause for Maddox as the expected rival stepped away.

James & Woodward

Weather note from Dun Georgia forecast

Local Dun Georgia reports fair Tuesday and Wednesday with light winds mostly from the south. Lowest and highest temperatures are listed, along with mean temperatures and January precipitation readings from fast stations data.

Georgia Fair Tuceday Wedsmestley Bucens

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