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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
8
In Boston on October 6, the independence league nominated former Judge Henry Dawes of Boston for governor. The nomination certificate was filed at the secretary of state’s office. Dewey announced himself as theocratic candidate as protests on nominations near deadline.
Howard Little, accused of killing five Meadows members and the mother in law, was lodged in jail in Lebanon. He agreed to be moved from fall at Wocc Wo Wa without requisition papers. A large crowd gathered at the depot but no major disturbance occurred as locals were unaware of his arrival.
Former director of the census and onetime Washington office head join Rumford Clothing Company under a reorganization. Senator William Handler named president as chief executive and treasurer. Credit and management shifts accompany the changes in Concord.
The life less body of T J Fallen, an Atlanta concrete contractor with an office in room 314 Kiser building, was recovered in Pensacola Bay after missing days. Police ponder foul play versus suicide, noting a late Sunday night sighting and a $1900 bank balance. Relatives could not be located.
A man described as a hackman was arrested in Chattanooga at 1 am after a woman from Atlanta identified him as the alleged assailant in a criminal assault attempt on Mrs Mattie Satcher. He was bound over to await grand jury action and denied connection in police court.
Judge A S Florence longtime Jasper county figure and Monticello mayor died Tuesday night at Monticello Georgia. Born May 16 1838 in Jackson Butte county he served in the Confederate army losing his right arm at Manassas. He taught school and held mayoral posts before moving to Monticello where he served ten years as ordinary. He left a large family and was a devout Methodist.
The Associated Charities of Atlanta seeks help for Charlie White, 26, a rheumatic patient who ten years ago contracted morphine addiction. They aim to support his path to a straight and well life.
Illly case describes White, incanaci tated and unable to work, seeking funding to straighten limbs through surgery. Despite dread of morphine, he hopes treatment and a Sanitarium cure will enable him to work. An organization funds drive aims to raise $170 through public subscriptions to the Gould building office.
David Warfield, famed American stage actor, comes to Atlanta with The Music Master at the Grand. He appears next Wednesday through Saturday with a matinee, joined by Miss Marie Bates as Mrs Houston. The production features a 30-strong company traveling in a special car, and tickets go on sale Friday drawing demand from out-of-town theatergoers.
Special message from Hon J Pope Brown state treasurer at the Carroll County fair in Carrollton Georgia. He praises Georgia growth from 1880 to today cites tax values rising from 250 million to 730 million and a new state capitol built without dishonesty. Brown emphasizes public trust in office, urges cordial railroad relations, and calls for balanced growth in education agriculture and industry.
Train schedule note reports a sleeper bound for Thomas Ville Georgia via A B and Union Station at 9 p m with occupancy opening immediately. Train 1 departs at 11 10 p m and the K K K Flour is offered by all grocers.
In Macon on October 6 the Georgia WCTU urged forming a committee to push legislation to ban near beer. The two day session drew large attendance with pledges totaling 955 dollars, aimed at funding the prohibition cause in the state. Jubilee night featured a banner ceremony, speeches by leaders, and a filled auditorium.
Judge in El Paso ruled under the Employers Liability Act of 1908 that a railroad company cannot be sued in federal court except at its home office. The decision affects routes where injury occurred or residence is elsewhere, holding the railroad's home office in Topeka governs jurisdiction.
Walter Ballard Optical Co. at 75 Peachtree St in Atlanta promotes invisible toric bifocals that provide clear reading and walking vision without seams or dividing lines. The ad asserts thousands sold and positions the store as a leader in this technology.
Greensboro N C October 6 after a brief special meeting of the Junior Order of American Mechanics the planned withdrawal from the national association was not pursued a compromise was reached likely leading to a branch orphanage in the state and allowing councils to join any funeral benefit group they prefer the terms accepted by the state association reps
Amour Mr Albert L. Dunn president of the Taxicab Operating Company returns from New York with plans to hire a full force of high grade automobile mechanics. The repair shop at 112 East Euts street is being enlarged to provide prompt service and complete facilities. The firm will accept limited work initially and promises good treatment and workmanship, delivering promptly as capacity allows.
W J Lawton aged 4, a longtime Southern railway conductor on the Atlanta run for nineteen years, died last night after a period of feeble health. Survived by his wife and two daughters Luctie and Ruby, with parents in Canada. He resided at 167 Forrest Avenue.
At West Hedding October 6 Miss Clara J Clemens daughter of Samuel L Clemens married Oship Gabi owitsch a Russian pianist. The bridegroom wore style garments befitting the ceremony. The couple left for New York and plan a concert tour in Berlin and Germany with travel to Perlin soon.
Nashville dispatch notes Secretary of War Dickison denies rumors he plans to resign due to family illness and death of a daughter-in-law. In Opelika Alabama, J Martin While, shooting at WoL Calmach, killed Rayfield Simpacn and a black boy trapped between them. Both men are prominent. the feud is long standing.
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