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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1909
Page
7
Buck's Comfortable Shoes highlights a relaxed buying experience with free and easy service. The store emphasizes comfort in shopping and invites men to try its footwear offerings in a welcoming setting.
Federal and state authorities clash over enforcement of a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Fite holds Stegall in contempt for refusing to answer questions about the Rising Fawn distillery while under grand jury order. The case centers on whether a federal writ can override state judgment and compel disclosure by a government employee.
Peary asserts he could not believe Whitney possessed any valuable instruments or documents of Dr Cook and says Whitney only had some belongings. He refused to carry Cook’s items aboard the Roosevelt and argues Cook did not leave records, instruments, or flags.
Los Angeles September 27 General James A. Dratn, chairman of the executive committee, reports the U S National Guard increased by 6,000 in the past year. He tells the National Guard Association convention that Congress will be asked to create a military policy commission with three senators, three congressmen, and three officers from each service.
In Jersey City a Polish parochial school stampede triggered by street fireworks sent about 1,000 children fleeing. Fourteen were crushed, one fatally severely injured. fifteen children were reported unconscious or injured as crowds surged at the closed entrance and opened windows. Police and bystanders struggled to restore order amid a frightened crowd of mothers.
George Lambert aged 26, manager of the floral department at Nunnally Candy Co, dropped dead at his boarding place in Lafayette apartments 107 Ivy Street about 1 am. He had long complained of illness but appeared in good spirits earlier. Found lying face down, body taken to Greenberg fond Bloomfields for burial prep. He was unmarried and brother of Victor B. Lambert, florist.
September 27 report notes Justice William J Gaynor receiving endorsements from independent groups including The Workingmen's Political Party and a labor organization claiming three thousand members. Brooklyn Democratic executives also pledged Gaynor at the city convention. Senator McCarren calls Gaynor the Tammany candidate.
Baltimore labor leaders plan sending about 3000 members to Washington on October 12 to participate in a reception to be tendered to President Gompers upon his return from Europe.
Dr Cook consented to a formal reply to Peary's charges. He explains why he left instruments with Whitney, notes risks of the journey to Upernavik, and asserts he sought to return by July or August. He discusses Cape Thomas Hubbard, caches, and the flag at the North Pole, with details on his sledges, crew, and collapsible canoe. He plans a full written answer once Peary publishes further points.
Two obituaries from Georgia listings: Mrs Maud Smith age 25 died yesterday at 6 am at Sandy Springs residence. survived by husband W A Smith daughter Elizabeth and father Henry Gaddis. Funeral at 11 am today from Sandy Springs church with churchyard burial. Also Mrs Alex R Bree age 40 died yesterday at 5 am at 812 Piermont Ave. survived by daughters Myrtle and Cora. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Swainsboro and nearby references note Mra S L Waller died at father in law Samuel Waller’s home near here.
The American Window Glass company ers' Protective Association of America announces an eight percent wage increase effective immediately. The settlement ties wages to the level paid in hand blowing factories. The notice appears in Pittsburg Pa dated September 17.
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