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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1909

Page

2

Sensational murder case in Liberty County Vinsville trial scheduled

Charles Gordon will be tried at Liberty county courthouse on Tuesday for the murder of Willam A Faulting Jr. near Walbouville in April. He allegedly murdered over alleged intimacy with Faulting's wife and fear of unwritten law punishment. Mrs Faulting indicted as accessory before the crime. The body was found in a ditch after Faulting disappeared. Photos show Mrs Faulting with her son near Walthourville and the courthouse.

Vinsville Spelal Charles Gordon Liberty County Court House Willam A Faulting, Jr Walbouville Faultings Mra Faulting Mia Walthourville

Mixon Guilty of Manslaughter in Georgia

Wrightsville Georgia September 24 Special George W Nixon found guilty of voluntary manslaughter by a jury after over fifteen hours deliberation for the March 16 murder of Henry Clayton at Kite. Judge Rawlings sentenced him to years in the penitentiary with a $2,000 bond posted. new trial motion set for December 14 in Sandersville before Judge Hawlings.

Wrightsville George W Nixon Yeaterday Henry Clayton Kite Rawilingy Mixon BL Stephens J K Hines Atlanta Sandersville Hawlings

Leon Ling Accused in Miss Sigel Case

New York verdict of the coroner's jury says Leon Ling strangled Elsie Sigel, a young missionary to China, on June 10. Police worldwide hunt Ling as chemists delay confirming the cause of death by bed examination. Witness Chong Ling discharged after seeing Sigel with a cord around her neck on Ling’s bed and later Intrigue of Ling placing it in a trunk.

Leon Ling New York Elsie Sigel China Leop Ling Ling Chong Ling Miss

The General Demand For A Simple Laxative Remedy

The Well-Informed world seeks a pleasant efficient liquid laxative of known value. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle effective remedy physicians can sanction for family use. Buy only the genuine manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co. price fifty cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co

Mars and Its Moons Target for Telescopes

Washington reports that Mars and its two moons were the focus of major telescope work around the world. At 36 million miles from the U S Naval Observatory, Asaph Hall Jr began observations as clouds briefly cleared, tracking Mars and the inner moon’s seven and a half hour orbit while observers also study the outer moon to help determine Mars mass.

Washington Mars United States Naval Observatory Astronomical Sharps Earth Asaph Hall, Jr Marts Naval Observatory Hortson

American Fashion for American Women ad campaign

The Ladies' Home Journal will publish an ad in 76 leading dailies stressing American fashions for American women and the first American fashion department. The October issue is out. subscribe through Robert H. Moore in Culverton, Georgia, at $1.50 yearly. Subscriptions to The Saturday Evening Post receive prompt attention at $1.50 annually.

Ladies’ Home Journal Daily Newsapaper United States America Robert H. Moore Culverton Yeal Saturday Evening Post Promme

Lawson Found Safe After Hudson River Launch Accident

Lawson and three companions were thought drowned when the launch Madagere struck a tow line of the tug Edward H Meade on the Hudson. Lawson and another friend reached shore after over an hour in water. A boatman is missing as police and sailors searched all night aboard small boats assisted by La Justice.

New York E P Lawson Hudson River Edward H. Meade Lawson la Justice

Long Trip to Save Girl From Appended Attack

Portland Oregon September 24 To Save the life of Gladys Saunders seized by a severe attack of appendicitis at her home in Alpha a remote place in Washington her father and eight friends carried the girl on an improvised stretcher for two nights and a day over a rough mountain trail twenty one miles to Napavine Washington whence she was brought to Portland by train The girl will be operated on at soon as she recovers from fatigue.

Portland Ore Lfe Gladys Saunders Alpha Washington Napavine Wash

Eight Hurt In Interurban Collision Near Boone

Eight persons were injured in a head on crash of two interurban cars near Boone Iowa on September 24. Among the injured were H J Brockman of St Louis and Robert Felton of Gregory plus others. None fatally hurt according to reports from the scene.

Boone Iowa Fort Dodge Deis Moines Southern H. J. Brockman St. Louis Robert Felton Gregory, & D

Alleged Conspirators on Trial in Council Bluffs

The trial of J T C Maybray and eighty four alleged conspirators indicted by the federal grand jury has been set for December 7 in Council Bluffs. They are charged with conspiracy and the misuse of the snails.

Council Bluffs Iowa JTC Maybray Smith McPherson

No Change in Collection on Venezuelan Import Dues

Caracas reports that Foreign Minister Juan Plotri informed British Minister Sir Vincent Corbett that Venezuela will not alter the 30 percent additional import dues. The differential has operated for about forty years, benefiting foreign commission houses in the republic. Corbett departed for Trinidad.

Caracas Juan Plotri Sir Vincent Corbett Venezuela West Indies Vincent Corbett Trinidad

Hero Medals Awarded for Heroic Rescues

Treasury department awarded gold and silver life saving medals to Frederick W. McNeeley a navy woman Robert Mellon and Fitz Wiltshire Panama Canal Zone employees Michael Mallat chief boatswain's mate in the navy M M Ursing second lieutenant of Engineers in the revenue cutter service and Captain E J Dodge for rescues nationwide

Washington Treasury Department Frederick W. McNeeley Navy Robert Mellon Fitz Wiltshire Panama Canal Zone Michael Mallat M. M. Ursing Revenue Cutter Service E. J. Dodge

Free $4.50 Recipe Promises Strength for Men

A Detroit ad offers a physician’s recipe for nervous debility and weakened manhood. It claims never needs drugs and will be mailed free in a plain envelope to any man writing to Dr. Robinson at 3776 Lock Building, Detroit. The pitch asserts quick, quiet restoration without patent medicines and urges men to request the copy.

Robinson Lock Detroit Mit Marely

Work Day for Orphans Plea From Dr Daves

The Constitution editor lauds Moses law and appeals for a Georgia Work Day to aid orphans. Howard Crumley of Atlanta urges contributions to the Decatur Orphans Home, run by the North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church, with Joel T Daves, Presiding Elder, Atlanta District, as signatories.

Jehovah Georgia Toilor Decatur North Georgia

Roy Maxey Kern from Decatur Orphans Home

Three photographs show Roy Maxey Kern at ages fifteen months, seventeen months, and after being sent to Greenacres, Washington. The images chart his time at the Methodist Orphans' Home, noting a bright future for the youth as expressed to Hon. R. A. Hemphird.

Roy Maxey Kern Roy Methodist Orphans Decatur R. A. Hemphird Greenacres Wash

When Dry Arms rep To Lac Beverage At Fountains

A clipped note describes a delicious refreshing thirst quenching beverage sold at all fountains for five cents. It emphasizes it contains no dope or heart stimulant and is promoted as a clean option. The item reads like a promotional line from a period newspaper.

Doctor Felton and His Times in Georgia History

The oblique sketch covers Dr Felton from his early Whig ties through his long public career and a remarkable marriage to Rebecca Latimer. It highlights his political shifts, cemetery of service in Civil War era Georgia, and enduring influence as a reform-minded, nationally prominent couple.

Felton Misa Rebecca Latimer Charles Latimer ipeKalb Georgta Georgia Dr Felton Whig Party Henry Clay Watkinsville Athens Dr. Felton Cass County Ocmulgee Hospital Macon

Dr Felton Georgia’s notable statesman and orator

A tribute to Dr Felton details a career spanning the forty fourth to forty sixth congresses, noting his campaigns, tariff battles over quinine, and pivotal role in saving the Western and Atlantic railroad. It highlights his reform work for juvenile convicts, educational advocacy, and enduring legacy in Georgia’s history.

Can Turk Be Naturalized Cincinnati September 24

The bureau of immigration and naturalization may bring a case to the federal court next month on whether a Turk can become a naturalized citizen. Authorities contend Turkes are descendants of Asiatic Mongols and thus not eligible under the law restricting naturalization to whites and descendants of Africans. Morse's Headache and Neuralgia Powders are advertised as quick relief for headaches and neuralgia.

Cincinnati Oho United States Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization Department of Commerce and Labor

Harriman Death Prompted Illinois Central Directors Grief

New York September 24. Directors of Illinois Central Railroad adopted a resolution expressing profound grief at the death of E H Harriman. They stated the company has lost a faithful director and the country a useful citizen, while they mourn a royal friend and ally.

Harriman New York Illinois Central Railroad Company E H Harriman

Bragg Executed for Murder in Virginia Electric Chair

Richmond Sept 24 How ard H Bragg was electrocuted in the penitentiary here today for the murder of his brother in law Thomas Crabb orro in Rock Bridge county last September Bragg was the second man to die in the electric chair in Virginia.

Richmond Howard H. Bragg Thomas Crawboro Rock Bridge County Bragg Virginia

Fire at Fort Worth destroys two firms buildings

A large fire in Fort Worth Texas on September 24 caused about 150000 dollars in damage destroying the Fort Worth Elevator Company and the Fort Worth Macaroni and Corn Shelling Company. The blaze began in the elevator's lunch room.

Fort Worth Texas

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