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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1909

Page

2

Hear Election Contest In Bristol Wet Votes Challenge

Hearings in Bristol Tennessee on September 6 address an amended complaint challenging about thirty additional wet votes from the July 8 local option election. Judge Kelly began the contest this morning and will decide within the week as part of the election contest developments. In Mercer University news, George W. Wood resigns as editor in chief of The Mercerian to focus on law studies, altering plans to join the Marcer Law School.

Bristol Tenn Kelly Wood Mercerian Macon George W. Wood College of Arts Mercer University Marcerian Marcer Law School

Will Ask Respite for John Harper

An appeal to Governor Brown will seek a respite for John Harper of Murray county who is to hang September 24 for killing Sheriff Ben Keith in 1907. Attorney J D Hewlett will argue the case noting papers urging clemency arrive as execution nears. An affidavit by Carl Foster claims he alone witnessed the shooting, saying he and Sheriff Keith were behind the same stump as Harper passed.

Brown John Harper Murray County Ben Keith Harper Slckneay Turner D. Hewlett Hewlett Whitfield Gwinnett County Pardon Board Murray Foster Carl Foster Keith

Harpers and Keith clash as shooting ends in deaths

Testimony from Foster details a confrontation prior to the killings. Harper allegedly ran after Keith called to him, saying I am no negro, and opened fire when Keith pursued. Keith fired back. both men fell. Relatives of Keith allegedly urged a different testimony at trial. Foster was subpoenaed but not allowed to testify. Judge Turner’s absence delays pardon board actions and a respite is needed before the execution date.

Keith Rose Harper Foster Hewlett Turner Pardon Board

Yields of Soils on the Increase Across United States

United States crops per acre are rising rather than declining, according to a forthcoming Agricultural Department bulletin by Milton Whitney. The study covers 1867 to 1906, showing no clear soil exhaustion and a general rise in productivity, with state wheat yields listed for Vermont to Mississippi and other Southern states.

Washington United States Bureau of Soils of The Agricultural Department Milton Whitney Bureau Saya Whitney Europe Bulletin Vermont Maine New York Maryland Missouri Texas Virginia Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina

Gun demanded, man shot in Jasper county Georgia

Jackson Ga September 6 Special Price prominent Jasper county citizen was shot and killed yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock near the river on the Jasper county aide The shooter Woodford Carlyle demanded the pistol from Kelley and fired three shots at Price while he sat in a box Two bullets struck Price and the bystanders fired back Carlyle fled and was captured later in Jackson He was jailed in Atlanta after being spirited away amid threats of a lynch mob Carlyle 22 recently acquitted of a church killing in the county He was brought to Fulton county jail for safekeeping

Jackson, Ga Ide Price Jasper County Woodford Cargyle J. F. Malone Cargyle Price Cargvie Jackson Locust Grove W. W. Wilson Charles Thornton Carlyle

New Water System for Central City in Georgia

A Macon Georgia report states the current city administration would seek to spend about 750000 dollars on a new waterworks system if reelected this fall. Engineers’ estimates and a forthcoming September 10 report will guide the move to purchase the present system, with ample city funds and strong finance committee support cited for voter interest.

Brown Macon

Boy 11 fatally shot in accidental Birmingham incident

Coroner Brasher investigated an accidental shooting in Weems involving Milton Turner, 11, at his uncle's home. Turner and a cousin, Misa Mary Harle, were handling a double barrel shotgun when it discharged, blowing off the top of the boy's head. Turner's father was killed eight years ago by a woman.

Birmingham Ala Brasher Weems Milton Turner Turner Misa Mary Harle

Organize League for Good Order in Henderson Ky

Henderson Ky September 6. Six murders and one murderous assault in seven weeks have prompted citizens to form a good government league led by Malcolm Yeaman. The group directs efforts to pledge candidates for city and county offices to strict law enforcement, with the saloon deemed the prime target of censure.

Henderson

Invisible Toric Bifocals At Alter Ballard Optical Co

Our store offers toric bifocals that provide perfect vision for reading and walking in one seamless glass. No seams or dividing lines, making them indistinguishable from ordinary lenses. Alter Ballard Optical Co. at 75 Peachtree St in Atlanta promotes themselves as leaders in this innovation.

Inc Alter Ballard Optical CO Peachtree St Atlanta

Labor Day Market News Across Cities

Markets paused for Labor Day with limited reports. Liverpool cotton prices rose five points amid 36 000 bales traded and futures firm but quiet. grain and stock figures noted across Liverpool London and Chicago with varied activity.

Liverpool Galveston

Seaboard Birmingham Excursion Teavea

Seaboard announces a September 14 departure to Birmingham with an $250 round trip fare. Travelers arrive in Birmingham at 12 15 noon.

Seaboard Birmingham

Fire in Louisiana boarding house injures many

Nineteen people narrowly escaped death in Monroe Louisiana when a boarding house run by Mrs K W Petuis was razed by fire. The blaze believed incendiary caused guests to leap from upper windows in night attire. Several were seriously burned including Samuel Barrow Texas Oil district manager and his son. Mrs Barrow, B P Cuda and Thomas Butler were among others injured. The building burned completely.

Monroe K. W. Petuis Samuel Barrow Texas Oil Company

Whiskey brands and pricing in Middlesboro ad listing

An old Middlesboro Kentucky advertisement lists several whiskey brands including CATE'S 88 A True Blend FREESTONE The Best Tenned GRASSY VALLEY Pure Corn and APPLE BRANDY. Prices shown for various pack sizes range from about 3.25 to 6.00 dollars.

Chicago Loula Texas Kansas City Toulaville R. H.C. Club Cate Freestone

Shocking death of Memphis wireman mend wires

Eugene Bartholomew, 23, attempted to fix tangled telephone and electric light wires on McLemore Avenue at 8 30 PM. He warned by three companions, then touched the live wires and was struck by 1100 volts, falling to the pavement and dying later that night.

Memphis Tenn Eugene Bartholomew McLemore Ave‘nua Bartholomew

Daniel Water Promotes Digestion With Alkaline Mineral Content

An announcement describes Daniel Water as naturally alkaline with high sulphates to supplement gastric juice, aiding digestion and preventing common stomach disturbances. It claims relief from biliousness heartburn and headaches, noting gentle bowel action and kidney secretion, price 10c per gallon at the spring. The Daniel Mineral Water Co Union Point Gar has the product.

Daniel Daniel Mineral Water Co Union Point Gar

He Fooled People onces Too Often

Seattle witness recounts the drowning of A. T. Paterson at Lake Washington near Fortuna Park. Despite his cries for help, onlookers believed it was a prank and failed to assist. A policeman warned him to leave the water, but he continued calling for aid and disappeared, his body later recovered.

Seattle Wash A. T. Paterson Lake Washington Fortuna Park Peterson Sonny

Food Prices and Supplies Across Multiple Goods and Regions

A sprawling listing from Atlanta and Kansas City markets details prices for ice cream, cheese, fish, soap, baking goods, meats, produce, and staples. It records case prices, per-pound rates, and regional notes from suppliers, correcting entries by Morgan Grain Co and Nelson Morris & Co, with Goods from Atlantic and wholesale outlets.

Virginia North Carolina Old Virginia van Camp New York

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