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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1910
Page
3
Atlants Steel Company plans to divert steam into a small pond near their Luckie Street plant. Fishermen from Atlanta were invited to haul out as many fish as possible as water temperature rises. A Sunday crowd of 25 gathered by the pond to fish from both banks.
A letter from local Black residents endorses Chief Henry Jennings plan for a special reformatory for ward colored youth. They praise the reform aims, urge city council to adopt Jennings reforms, and sign with names including Crockett Rady Forchard Sistrunk Tanner Timmons Wimbdrieh Ruggsley.
Jackson GA April 17 special 4 Prof Wo R Lanier unanimously elected superintendent of the city schools for another year. This marks the fourth year with Jackson schools and the system now ranks among the best in the state. Lanier is a well known educator and public spirited citizen. Other teachers to be elected at a board meeting in a few days.
The city council meets this afternoon at 3 in semimonthly session. The main item is the grant of street car franchises to the Georgia Railway and Electric Company to modify Washington Street and Central Avenue lines. A report from the committee is expected to be adopted and the franchise granted. Wade Named Postmaster in Mayaville. Wade, eight years as assistant postmaster under T J Carr, is appointed postmaster for Mayaville. the appointment pleases local business leaders and patrons due to his able service and clean record.
In Mongos Louisiana a jury failed to reach a verdict in the peonage case of Young Johnson and Leo J Smith, lumbermen, amid concerns of measles and suspected smallpox among jurors. One juror fell ill with measles and the group debated adjournment while continuing deliberations. The jury reported a complete disagreement after many hours.
A fragmentary report notes a meeting where one man prayed against women voting, Harriet Taylor Upton of Ohio AB treasurer collected despite Puritanic Sabbath objections, and the article shifts to Paris April reporting Taft’s reproach stirring French suffrage interest. It cites candidates Mme Durand and Palletig and a dramatic scene with a male candidate on stage.
Nambur, a New York millionaire and arts patron, heard Miss Margaret Battle during a Augusta Choral Society rehearsal and arranged a test of her voice. Mme Ternina declared the soprano wonderful, with New York artists predicting a distant future for the nine year old.
New York April 17 President Taft approves making Sunday April 24 a Tuberculosis Sunday in a letter to LIV INGATON FARRAND executive secretary of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis He urges ministers to call congregations to focus on tuberculosis awareness and simple information to aid prevention He emphasizes the life saving potential of a united community effort against the disease.
Samuel L Clemens Mark Twain shows slight improvement at Stormfield while Dr Halsey stays with him. Mrs Onolo Gabriele, Clemens daughter, arrived from abroad and brightened his mood. Nearby, William Aschmitt a 25 year old ball player was killed in Freeburg Al after a line drive struck him in the heart. The St Lo pitcher faced the coroner’s inquest.
Rains in the past week boosted crop prospects across Surater and southern Georgia after drought raised fears for oats corn and cotton. While earlier concerns suggested failure, timely rainfall alleviated alarm and renewed farm optimism.
A report states that strict controls were placed on the supply department to curb former misuses and that current policies will prevent recurrence. It notes higher policyholder returns and dividends in 1904 and 1908 but explains the rise due to deferred policies maturing in 1907-08. The insurer chair Peabody faces questions over settlements with former officers, while a trustees committee reviewed claims, with the examiner of the department drawing a different conclusion about the board’s handling. The report leaves policyholders to judge the trustees versus the examiner.
Americus Georgia April 17 AMERICUS to have another and larger hospital building as the present structure though only three or four years old is inadequate for growing needs. The hospital is a charitable institution supported by city and county and governed by a board of ladies managers and directors. Officers elected include President Mr C C Hawkins Vice President Mrs RL Maynard Secretary Mrs Clarence Niles and others. Directors named executive committees to oversee administration of the hospital and purchase of supplies during the year. Thirty five pay patients, ten charity and six part charity were cared for. Physicians gave free service to charity cases and all patients received the same care and medicines as paying patients.
In Pratt City Birmingham Alabama on April 17 a street car struck and killed five year old Leona Traficanta as the car started away from a station. Her father Samuel Traficanta seized a shotgun and charged the motorman, a crowd of foreigners threatened violence, and police disarmed Traficanta and arrested the motorman to restore order.
Rome Georgia April 17 Special The Floyd County Medical Association pushes a bill to broaden powers of the state board of health. A resolution cites better quarantine rules between counties to prevent spread of contagious diseases. The move may presage wider action statewide. The Chinese minister sends a free attaché to New York to settle the Tong War.
A fire in Bartow Florida swept through the colored section destroying two blocks of stores shops and residences. It also damaged Standard Oil Company property causing two large tanks to explode and thousands of gallons of oil and gasoline to flood the streets. The blaze started from a defective flue in a negro restaurant and subsided due to lack of water. Losses were not yet estimated.
A string of death notices from Georgia briefly lists Annie Katherine Daniel aged 52 of 17 Farmington Avenue and Maybelle Dodge with services at East Point Methodist Church. Nannie Mitchell 49 of private sanitarium dies. funeral at Greenbng Bond Bloomfield chapel. Edna Eckerle, Molau Eckerle, and Daniel Hady among others have funeral and interment plans in Marietta, St Louis, and local areas. Judge Thomas Young of Coffee County dies at home near Broxton. Mason orders to conduct burial.
The funeral of Sas W Williams who died Saturday was held this afternoon at 2 from his home at 375 Piedmont Avenue. Rev R Flynn officiated. A quartet including Louisa Van Harlingen and others sang Nearer My God to Thee and Peace. Pallbearers listed as Frank Stockdell, Harry Stockdall, and others. Interment in West View Cemetery.
Augusta Georgia report on the grand jury considering a warrant charging John Mathis with the February 4 murder of Dr C W Hickman. The crime sparked a large reward fund, Pinkerton agents, and a massive manhunt as authorities pursued the alleged killer amid baffling clues and public interest.
Dan W Green ex president of the Atlanta Typographical Union argues stop over privileges would benefit Atlanta retailers. He notes out of town merchants will gain from wholesalers and manufacturers, but skilled mechanics who spend money when visiting will boost Atlanta stores and promote the city as a hustling southern center.
Bitterfeld Prussian Saxony April 17 four crew members died when the Delftasch balloon plunged to earth near Helchensachsen after entering a thunderstorm. The craft drifted from Eisenach at midnight and was reportedly struck by lightning as the balloonite and car were found wrecked.
Rev Robert A Webb of Louisville Presbyterians will preach the commencement sermon for Lucy Cobb May 29 in Athens Georgia. Dean Sylvanus Morris of Georgia law school will give the baccalaureate address, with outdoor exercises and Shakespeare play at Beney Stovall chapel.
Bishop Warren A Candler spoke at Vineville Methodist church in Macon Georgia. Large congregations attended both morning and evening services as Pastor Rev J A Smith greeted the distinguished visitor who delivered two powerful sermons.
Investigators led by Chief Elliott arrest and pursue John Mathis in a murder case linked to Dr Hickman. Pinkertons return to aid the probe, with Solicitor General Reynolds handling the murder warrant. Mathis, an ex convict, denies guilt while officers cite circumstantial evidence.
In Playa del Rey Cal on April 17 Caleb Bragg driving a Fiat 90 defeated Barney Oldfield in the final close sprint of the Tiret Los Angeles Motordrama two mile heat. Oldfield led early before Bragg surged and won by a few feet as the race featured crashes and stops including a tire failure on Fay Harroun’s Marmon Nickrent. The 100 mile prize event ended with Fay Harroun taking the Marmon Nickrent to the cash and trophy, while Oldfield finished third in a Knox Buick trio incident filled day.
A severe April rain storm in Athens brought a string of strange events. A bolt lightly damaged a Reese street house but scared occupants, a team of horses bolted on Milledge Avenue, and a porch observer dashed to report a fire only to learn the real struck house lay blocks away. The community hopes for quiet after the unwelcome visitors.
On April 17 Rome specialgeity secured thirty divorces in Ottoya Superior Court, the largest ever, with ten cases on the docket. Five men and five women were dismissed. Jeretina Woodruff claimed she was coerced into marriage on January 25 and that her husband disappeared soon after. A girl born from the marriage had been living with her. Woodruff obtained her first verdict for divorce.
Americus Georgia marks Memorial Day with a large turnout of Confederate veterans preparing to attend Mobile's national reunion next week. Six hundred Confederates lie buried at Oakgrove Cemetery. Prof J N Haddock of the Third District Agricultural School will deliver the annual oration on Memorial Day, April 23 to April 26.
Theodore Roosevelt was greeted by cheering crowds in Budapest on April 17 as he rode from the station to the city, with villagers, officials, priests, and students presenting flowers. He spoke briefly to praise liberty and human rights, noting Hungarians’ courage and chivalry, while Hungary’s welcome contrasted with Vienna.
Rome Ga April 17 Special An interesting gathering next week will be the seventh district convention of Rebekah lodges taking place here Tuesday Delegates from fourteen lodges in Floyd Whitfield Gordon Walker Hereison and Chattooga counties will come to Rome and be entertained in members homes The order is in a prosperous condition in north Georgia The convention will be presided over by Miss Sarah Lee McGinnis the division deputy president.
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