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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1909

Page

4

Cabinet Shakeup After U S Governmental Reorganization

Washington dispatch notes cabinet officers will soon depart for annual reports and policy questions. Wickersham Nagel Knox and others prepare for reorganizations, with debates over Hankow railway policy, debt issues, and bureau consolidations as reports due by early November.

Washington Washington vi Agsistant Secretary of the Navy Never Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Creneral Wickersham Commerce and Labor Nagel Wickersham Newark City Knox Valley Forge Hankow Railway Department United Stated Tina

School to Be Founded to Train the Negroes in Durham

A plan to establish the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for colored ministers and missionaries will be discussed at a meeting in Durham on October 14. Attendees include Parkhurst New York and Overman North Carolina figures. the project is led by Dr James E B Shepard with southern white support. The school aims to educate black clergy and missionaries, with construction slated to begin in November.

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West Pointers and Germans Divide Honors in Parade

Thousands in New York witnessed the Hudson Fulton celebration as West Point cadets and German battleship sailors shared honors in the march along Fifth Avenue. Naval authorities praised sinking sailors and marines while others from English French and Italian services received cheers. The West Point cadets and bluejackets impressed with their famed precision during the parade.

Ancoing Hudson Fulton New York West Point United States West Point Radete Fifth Avenue Aveadion

Bond election and city paving plans move forward

The Atlanta council will consider bond ordinances for December 16 issuance totaling 1.3 million for waterworks schools hospital crematories and sewers plus an October finance sheet detailing street repaving and library work. A government expert will inspect Forsyth and Madison blocks amid an inquiry into wood blocks.

Council General Connect Gewerg Marietta Street Forsyth Street Luckie Street Strees Decatur Atreet Madison Avenue Atlanta Gulfport Creasoring Company Southern Wood Preserving Company City Mneuneer Pratt Laboratory

Delayed breakfast triggers fatal shooting in New York

In New York on October 2, Edward F Muller a special detective for the Interborough Rapid Transit Company shot his wife when breakfast was late. After seeing her fall he killed himself. The wife suffered no physical injuries, only fright.

New York Beenage Edward F Muller Interborough Rapid Transit Company Muller

Judge J A DuPuy Dies At Roanoke Age 56

Judge J A DuPuy, 56, a prominent Roanoke jurist and president of the Roanoke Bar Association, died today after a brief illness of acute Brights disease.

Roanoke J A DuPuy Bright Roanoke Bar Association

He Killed The Man Who Had Robbed Him

Calcago October 3 reports a man killed after an alleged train throwing near Peoria. Witnesses recount a motive of revenge as the victim pursued the suspect and a companion, with one man shot after disputes over a robbery.

Calcago Pitsburg Benco Metabe Kumor Peoria Tim McCabe

Four arrested in fatal shooting near Macon street crossing

In Macon Georgia on October 1 a Black man Walter Tharpe was killed near his street crossing. Dina Walker Mars Wilson Mattie Lou Burt three Black women and Ed Cody a Black man are held as accessories on two serious charges. Officer T E Young led the investigation showing two rounds fired into Tharpe’s body. None of those in custody have given information. they will be held pending further developments.

Macon Ga Walter Tharpe Dina Walker Mars Wilson Mattie Lou Burt Ed Cody T E Young Tuarpe

Pageant Moves Up The Hudson Celebration Progress

Thirteen million passengers rode New York subway and elevated lines during the Hudson Fulton celebration last week. Fares totaled about 650000 dollars as ships Half Moon and Clermont toured up the Hudson to Kingston Catskill and Troy with citywide events and military reviews.

New York Hudson Ciliss Iving Fulton Half Moon Clermont Poughkeepsie Kingston Catskill Albany Troy United States Camp Oliver Island Park Hughes Carnegie Hall Yonkers Naval Squadron Kingston Catskill Rip van Winkle Catskill Mountains Cahoes Terrace Garden Herman Ridder Ridder Hag von Koester Riversside Drive Manhattan

Three Men Die and Dozen Injured in Mine Shaft Blast

A mine explosion at the Northwestern Improvement Company shaft in Tivalso Wash kills three men and injures twelve more. Four had been at the shaft bottom when the blast occurred this afternoon. officials say recovery of the dead is not possible.

Tivalso Wash Gil Northwestern Improvement Company

King Knights Baden Powell Knighthood Conferred

London October 3rd Lieutenant General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden Powell was made a knight for his role in the South African war and for founding the Boy Scouts to promote good citizenship among youths.

Baden-Powell London Robert Stephenson Smyth Baan Powel Organization of Boy Scouts

Financier sued for 200000 in New York society case

Edward Hipsh sues Shonts, president of Interborough street railway, for 200000 alleging alienation of his wife. DeLanecey Nicoll says charge unfounded for Shonts and insists mistaken identity. Shonts, linked to New York high society, is father of the Duke de Chauines widow.

Tie Usign Shonts Interborough Street Railway Thercat New York Edward Hipsh Keattky Distilling Company Hipsh Shonts DeLanecey ‘Nicoll Duke de Chauines

Dirigible Balloons In $10,000 Race From New York To Albany

Capt Thomas Baldwin and George L Tomlinson failed in their first attempt to fly from New York to Albany for a $10,000 prize. Baldwins lighter craft drifted over the Hudson amid battleships while Tomlinson’s ship took a shorter route near St Johns Cathedral. Both pilots prepared for a second trial after minor damage and a forced landing near Winter Plains.

New York Albany Thomas Baldwin George L Tomimeon Roth Riverside Drive Grants Baldwin Hudson River Tomlinson

Tragedy at Crop Home as Williams Killed at Gate

Reported shooting stems from crop division dispute at a home where Will Williams was killed as he passed the gate. John Hart and two Flowers cousins allegedly opened fire, with both Flowers wounded and at least one near death. deputies search for three suspects while statements from Williams and Nathan Flowers are taken.

Will Williams Moultrie John Hart Wil Williams Wight Will Flowers Boyd Flowers Wilehm Flowers William Flowers Nathan Flowers Harte Towers Williams Harts Wright Het Barts Bos

Two Men Die as Streetcar Crashes in East End

Two men were killed and eight injured when a Pittsburg Railways car sped around a corner on Butler and Negley avenues in the fashionable East End. James Duffy, 26, and Martin O Rourke, 35, died in the wreck. Several others were seriously hurt, with three believed fatally injured, all passengers aboard the streetcar.

Pittsburgha James Duffy Martin O Rourke Butler and Negley Avenues Pittsburg Railways Company

Sheriff Shot During Arrest at Butler Ga

Sheriff HW Pope of Taylor county was shot three times while attempting to arrest J T RO Brown at Butler Georgia late last night. He was taken to a local hospital in Macon in critical condition with little chance of recovery as there were no witnesses and details remain sparse.

Macon Pope Taylor County Locas RO Brown Buller Ga

Woman's Dress Gave Her Away in London Case

Eleanor Lor Beattie, accused of impersonating her patroness in New York, was brought from London to face trial. A caricature of a jewelry salesman, noting her height and mannish dress, led to her identification and arrest. Beattie, from a good family, had been linked to a society figure and alleged deception.

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Army Officer in North Adams Takes Poison in Crisis

Lieutenant O W Baird age 28, recruiting officer in the United States Army, died by his own hand in North Adams Massachusetts on October 3. He left a note asking his father Dr W C Baird of Beaumont Texas to be notified. The note closed with the words Hera goes a mise spent life Ma God forgive me.

North Adams Mass O W Baird United States Army W ¢ Baird Beaumont Texas Hera

Cholera Closes Medved and Saint Anne School in St Petersburg

Closed due to cholera in St Petersburg affects the Taan sonable Medsied restaurant and the Saint Anne German school whose pupils come from prominent families. Aix cases reported locally with eight to ten daily at Vladivostok.

St Petersburg Saint Anne Medvied Vladivostok

Trade Outlook Brightens Amid Wall Street Speculation

The week saw brilliant trade and industrial prospects fueling revived speculation in the stock market. Iron and steel output for September exceeded forecasts, while railroad orders for rails hinted at future demand. money markets faced liquidity strain as funds drained from banks and scarce idle freight cars declined.

Wall Street Nev Atoch Gestrat Bunings Pennsylvania S Wed Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Pentimennt Copper Industri

Pope Continues to See Visitors Despite Indisposition

Rome reports the Pope remains outwardly active with audiences but is tired and languid. Doctors order complete rest as symptoms of an old gout flare recur, leading to suspended audiences and a cautious pace in public appearances.

Holy Father III Rome

Election dispatch praised for orderly primary in Macon

The Macon city executive committee reports on the October primary praising the orderly arrangement. It credits Merritt Callaway for the system of sheets and tickets and compliments the managers and clerks for smooth operation, noting it was easier than municipal contests in years.

Macon Ga Merritt Callaway

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