Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1909

Page

10

Prison yawns for W Morse in Supreme Court bid

Morse seeks relief as U S Supreme Court decision overturns lower court ruling. He faces execution deferral while certiorari proceeds. The case ties to national bank laws and the Fifty Three in Midtown, with Littleton serving as counsel and Morse awaiting ball. Local crime saga mirrors broader federal appeals.

Wisada Othe Martin W Littleton States Supreme Court Supreme Court Giavity Etricken Murphee United States Morde Wili Murat

Wright tests wind force in early aeronautical study

Joddee Bark narrates Wilbur Wright's wind testing method at College Park. He walks at four miles an hour in a breeze of two miles an hour to judge wind direction and pressure on the face, noting the effect when wind hits from different angles.

Wilbur Wright College Park Beneft Signal Corpa Weight Wrights Aciel Timis

New Rules for Roman Bishops Spark Global Compliance

Rome reveals 11 new rates for bishops worldwide. Bishops may take two years after appointment to organize regional districts in their dioceses. After five years, they must visit the pope. this visit rule repeats every five years.

Rome

First Snow of Season Hits Ranans City Mo

Fragmentary report notes light snow in the season’s first arrival affecting the city of Ranans with scattered flakes observed across the region. Weather observers forecast continued chilly conditions and possible light accumulation into the afternoon.

Ranans City Svtson

Briefs in Lynchings Case Presented to Supreme Court

Washington October 11 Attorney AIL Glut of Tennessee today presents to the supreme court of the United States the list of briefs on the petitions of Joseph F Shipp and other Chattanooga residents charged with contempt in the lynching of a Negro named Johnson. The defendants had been reduced to seven at the last term, including Sheriff Shipp and Deputy Jeremiah Gibson. Glut argues the court erred and that at the time of the lynching the state authority, not federal, was in charge. He says he appears as a friend, not paid counsel, and extols the defendants as old Confederate soldiers and men of high standing seeking clemency.

Weashington Ail Glut Tnnesser Supreme Court of the Unley Joseph F Shipp Ando Chattinooga Johnson Supreme Court Wr Stipp Jeremah Gibson Ilft Capecails Xesserty Johnann Hener Supreme Cmt Shipp G Bson

Revival Ends After Two Week Series at Methodist Church

Revival at the Methodist church in Werightsvillt concluded Sunday evening after two weeks of services. The closing meeting featured preaching by Res Tur Ty, with assistance from Rev M Stutler of Dublin Methodist and Rev Walter Anthony of Eastin Methodist.

Getaher Ispe Eny Res 1M Stutler Diblin Wethodist Walter Anthony Bastein Methodiat

Major Hanson Reelects President at Central of Georgia meeting

Hanson was reelected president of the Central of Georgia railroad at the annual stockholders meeting in Savannah. Directors named include Brandier, Lee Maher, Harahan, Lovett, Oglesby, Peabody, Winburn, and others. Officers chosen: J F Hansen president, A H Faweton vice president, W A Winburn second vice president, Lawton general counsel, Williams secretary, Askew treasurer. President Harahan of the Himola Cantrea railway inspected Savannah’s facilities and water depth, praising deep water and port handling while considering improvements.

Pavannali Hanson Central of Georgia Railroad Woc Brandier Columbus Lee Maher Atlanta Bk Hanson Macon Harahan Chicago Joseph Hill Savannah James Chattanooga Jaques Lewton S Lovett New York Winburn J F Hansen A H Faweton Wooa Winburn Lawtom & Cunningham C C Williams W C Askew Beymer T & Morse J T Johnson K Lawrence Airey J C Halle Halle Himola Cantrea Railway

Fritzi Scheff Opens Season in Toronto

Fritzi Scheff kicks off her season in Toronto in Charles Dillingham’s Prima Donna staged by Blossom and Herbert. The star travels a 70 000 mile coast to coast schedule with a 109 person company and a New York–driven opening night crowd. Burglary note from Macon Ga reports a break in at Brose & Company and arrest of a suspect.

Toronto Ontario Celal J—Bsitel Scheff Charles Dillinghams Henry Blossom Victor Herbert Klinkkerbocker Theater New York Madame Scheff Pacific Mary Plymouth Rock Vic Dllingham

After La Grippe Cure Claims by Mrs. Alvin H Locks

After suffering weeks with La Grippe and brain pressure, nerve jerks, and insomnia, Mrs. Alvin H Locks of Seabrook NH says Dr Miles' Nervine, Heart Remedy and Nerve and Liver Pills cured her. The ad warns lingering aftereffects can invite pneumonia and other troubles.

Miles’ Nervine Alvin H Locks Seabrook Miles

Restorative Nervine Ad Claims and Dismissal of First Bottle

Restorative Nervine should be taken for some time to thoroughly restore nerve strength. Dr Miles Nervine is sold by all druggists. If the first bottle does not benefit, your druggist will refund your money. Miles "ECIT LoD Ssisart, Ind.

Miles

Savannah Atlanta endurance run route chosen by auto club

Savannah Automobile Club selects the official route for the Savannah Atlanta endurance run to begin November 8 with class C, B, and A cars staged at five minute intervals. The route runs via Millen Milledgeville Covington to Atlanta with inspections by the technical committee and a route book detailing every turn.

Savannah Atlanta Auto Club Savannah Automobile Club S&urember Sa Sannch George W Tiedeman Packard Fl Arthur Stomien Garunab Millen Milledgeville Covington Exry Phils Satannah Eden Brookiet Statesboro Rockyford Surborough

Fell From Window Ends Life Of Macon Stereotyper Roy Morgen

Roy Morgen aged 19 fell from a second floor window at his boarding house on Oae and Fourth streets in Macon. He died instantly when he struck the ground, his neck broken. A stereotyper by trade, he last worked for the Macon Telegraph. He had been in ill health from a deep seated lung disease and leave only distant relatives.

Macon Roy Morgen Oae Fourth Macon Telegraph

Convicts Transform Clayton County Roads

Clayton County has had all prisoners working on public roads for months and now focuses on perfecting the route used by the Albany Fitzgerald Atlanta contestors. The project aims to ensure the road is in top condition for the event passing through Jonesboro on October 11.

Jonesboro Specelal Clayton County Atlanta

Gov Rebukes Garland County Officials Over Sunday Fair

Governor Donaghey issued a statement rebuking Garland county officials for ignoring his letter requesting the state fair at Hunt Springs not operate Sunday. He warned that any further law violations at Hot Springs would be noted and officials could not claim they had not received his notice.

Little Rock Ark Donaghey Garland County Hunt Springs Hot Springs

General Bates Stricken In New York Hospital

General Alfred E Bates LS A retired paymaster general of the army lies unconscious in a New York City hospital after a stroke. The report notes his age and status as a veteran public servant, with no further medical details disclosed.

Washington Alfred E Bates LS New York City

Road Work Progress Praised In Grayton County

Citizens back Hon 7y Manson ordinary in charge of county road improvements. Since the spring movement, thoroughfares have greatly improved under his supervision. Enthusiasm mounts for the Savannah Attarta contest with care along the route through Jasper.

Grayton County Savannah Montolin Jasper

Jasper County Roads Ready for Contest

Jasper County roads are ready for contest under the supervision of Louis Jordan, chairman of the board of county commissioners. The roads in the county have been put in magnificent condition over the past six months, though Jasper County has had few good roads in the past.

Jasper County Monticell Lu I Oh Jordan Jasper

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. Morse Morse United States Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States Charles Te Mcrae Capital St Tombs United States Circuit Court of Apprala Weap Mra Morse Tolks Wien Mr Mors Ant Hudson Inpary Boatworth Hudson Ee Brem Rex Rex That Within the Week Elected Mores the President Tere Renmeny Erede Bates National Wholesale Druggists Association Urrisa Hs Nina F Deterest Reas SK Charles W Morse Wright Ayer Lowath Mass Mer, Stein Wo Maklr Siew Pai Daniel Ederheimer, Stein & Co America Daniel Bros. Co L. J. Daniel Peachtree Street Major Hanson Central Railroad A. R. Lawton W. A. Winburn Fritzi Scheff Kress Macon Ga 9Negia Williams Patrol Pearre Tore Af Brose & Company Peorse la Grippe Parksdale W. F. Donovan East Alabama St Bates Lees Antohan H. Maine T Manson Taras Jasper Counts Middlesboro, Kentucky R. H. Cate & Co's R. H.C. Club Cate’s Freestone Tennessee Grassy Valley PureCom Clarke’s Express Clarke Bros. & Co Oria Mlinois R. H. Cate & CO Middlesboro Kentucky Aplhives Newsraper
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication