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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1909

Page

2

President Tafts-Elect Mining Tour Deepens In Copper Belt

President William Howard Taft toured an Idaho or Montana copper mine, ascending in a 6050 horsepower cage to the mine’s depths and returning in half the time of descent. He observed burning mine fire, met engineers including John Hammond, and was presented a copper silver gold golf driver engraved with Champion 1909 1913 at Butte. Mantle introduced him, praising nonpartisan reception and shared devotion to the flag.

Tift John Hays Hammond Sou Wester Hua Sten Pictures Mr Hammond Butte Gould William Howard Taft Butte Mont Lee Mantle

Negro Chauffeur Fined and License Suspended

Glover Showers, a Negro chauffeur, was arraigned before Recorder Broyles on a charge of speeding on Ivy Street last Thursday. He received a fine of 10.75 and his license suspended for sixty days as this was his second offense. Two witnesses testified the vehicle traveled at high speed on Ivy Street between Harris and Hilltop and nearly struck a man at the corner. Also mentions Spear Smith, formerly of Atlanta now in Dallas, visiting Georgia friends.

Glover Broyles Ivy Street Bho Harris Hillg Spear Smith Dallas Texas Atlanta Lone Star State Georgia

Frampton Ellis and Clarence Bell Form Fulton Legal Partnership

Two prominent Atlanta lawyers Frampton Ellis and Clarence Bell opened offices at 1424 and 1425 Empire Building. Ellis is son of Judge W D Hills and Bell son of Judge George Bell. both are University of Georgia alumni and Boys High graduates. The partners are predicted to have a strong practice and attract notable clients.

Frampton Ellis Clarence Bell Empire Building Ellis Jo W. D. Hills Fulton County Superior Court Bell George Bell Atlanta University of Georgia

The Grand Presents The Test and Pierre of the Plains

The Grand stages The Test with Misa Blanche Walsh to a small but appreciative audience and strong support from a balanced cast. Pierre of the Plains opens at Lyric, delivering brisk action, solid performances by Seiavin De Deyn and Misa Mabelle Katelle, and several thriller moments as the Canadian frontier tale unfolds.

Misa Blanche Walsh Walsh Kreutzer Senate Miss Walsh Atlanta Ella Wheeler Wilcox Europe Pierre the Plains Pierre of Pierra Vail Galbraith Killa Sargeant Valte Seiavin de Deyn Jen Galbraith Misa Mabelle Katelle Hal Clarendon Pietre of the

Orpheum Stage Delights With Eve Fay and Touring Acts

The Orpheum hosted Eve Fay with a strong second week drawing large crowds as she read thoughts and guided audience reactions. The program featured the Kountry Kids, Work and Over acrobats, Bowman Brothers, Mile Chester with a statue dog, Lavine and Leonard, and other acts, plus a St Elmo drama adaptation to be shown at the Grand Wednesday and Thursday. The Jeffersons presented The Henrietta with a star cast led by Baderson and Holland at the Grand Friday and Saturday. Bijou offered top vaudeville from pit to home to close the night.

The Orpheum Eve Fay Atlanta Edwards Candler Bowman Brothers Blugrass Boyan Kountry Mile Chester Lavine Leonard St. Elmo St Elmo Augusta Evans South

Added Vaudeville Feature Delights Atlanta Audience

Management surprised the audience with an extra feature after the four acts. The program opened with a film The Way of Man and included Tanna the Jop-American juggler. Harry Greene sang two songs, Howard and DeLeon balanced and contorted, Net Cork Norton performed comical coon songs, and the Shelley Trio closed with singing and dancing. The crowd gave enthusiastic applause.

Jouse Harry Greene Howard DeLeon Atlanta Net Cork Norton Breen Shelley

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