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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1909
Page
1
Olin Pharr former cashier of the Citizens' Bank of McRae must serve his sentence. The governor states the executive office is not a court of last resort, underscoring limits of executive clemency.
Governor Brown refused the executive clemency petition of former Bank Castier Olin Pharr. He stated the applicant served less time than the minimum required and warned that a full pardon could undermine respect for the law and set a dangerous precedent challenging judicial authority. The governor emphasized upholding justice and the steady enforcement of the law.
In Cincinnati Ohio September 3 a dramatic divorce case linked two states. Philip Neal Jobson an Atlanta lamp maker came seeking Nellie Jobson his wife and Barry L Wolford a firm employee. Jobson and Wolford were jailed. Mrs Jobson described fleeing Atlanta by rope from a third story window. Wolford was later arrested as a fugitive from justice. The couple spoke through bars. Mrs Jobson pledged to stand by Wolford for the children.
Governor Brown declines to pardon or commute the four year embezzlement sentence of On Pharr, former cashier of the Citizens Bank of McRae, despite prison commission urging. He cites risk of encouraging future crime and notes Pharr’s partial sentence served and similarities to prior clemency debates. Article details the governor’s reasoning and references related cases and the large number of state banks.
Mrs Ida Henderson arrived in Decatur from Greenville with three small children seeking A. J. Henderson. He had promised work and to meet her at the depot but was not there. With no money, the fearful trio spent the night at a police station in Atlanta while authorities arrange care and notify relatives.
Dr. Cleveland B. Floyd of Fairburn Georgia died at Presbyterian hospital at 5 80 o clock yesterday afternoon from blood poisoning contracted during a patient operation. He had earlier performed a leg amputation for a blood poisoning case and, despite precautions, infection spread. He came to Atlanta with his wife and relatives for treatment and an operation was performed Tuesday night. He passed away yesterday afternoon at 5 30 and his body was taken for funeral in Fairburn.
Two young girls, Mamie Mooney and Goldie Bankston, ran away from the Home for the Friendless last night while on Marietta Street. A citizen found them and they were returned to police, then taken in a patrol wagon. Goldie Bankston, aged 10, said Mooney enticed her away and forced her to accompany.
William Stevenson shot and killed his stepdaughter Gertrude Vann and seriously wounded his divorced wife near Grady, Montgomery County. He was captured south of Troy as a mob approached. the sheriff requested military protection. About thirty posse members arrived, and Stevenson was jailed. A separate Columbus note reports the Dixie School Desk Company seeking incorporation with $25,000 capital to manufacture desks and opera chairs.
Atlanta executives urge city unity to host automobile week November 6 to 13 with hopes of 100000 visitors and over 2900000 in spending. Asa G. Candler and Colonel F J Paxon lead a drive to raise 20000 for events with major donations from local stores and hotels anticipated.
London dispatch recounts Dr. Cook's return aboard the Hans Egede after reaching the North Pole. He describes planting the Stars and Stripes on the ice, the emotional welcome, and his observations of ice and polar conditions. He notes health and humor despite years in exile and hints at scrutiny of his claims.
Secretary Ballinger declined to discuss the Betlinger Pinchot fight and related conservation issues after a hectic Pacific coast trip. He suggested he may publish a public report, then noted he would present full details to the president soon, with further travel planned to Denver and Seattle.
Copenhagen September 3. Denmark awaits Dr Frederick A Cook after his announcement from Lerwick that he reached the North Pole. The Hans Egede nears the sound, crowds fill hotels, and a royal welcome is planned with a banquet and speeches by officials and polar explorers.
Weather prophecy notes showers in Georgia with warmer Saturday. Sunday expected partly cloudy skies with moderate variable winds. Local data show temperature ranges and rainfall figures with normal comparisons and monthly deficit hints.
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