30 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
1
Illinois Mississippi Tennessee and Arkansas were swept in a great storm leaving death and disruption. Wires down and traffic disordered as Chicago and nearby areas faced outages and halted services.
Reports from Memphis describe multiple fatalities as a cyclone battered Arkansas and Mississippi. Destruction spans prefabricated walls and utility lines while Chicago endures a fierce electrical storm with extensive damage and widespread outages. Authorities rush to shelter victims and assess property losses across several states.
A sweeping storm causes deaths and injuries across several states. Chicago reports five killed and many injured, with unroofed houses and downed wires as trams halt and suburbs darken. Pittsburg records two killed after a street car crash. Michigan City prison wall collapses. soldiers guard prisoners. Memphis notes nationwide storm deaths. Knoxville and Forrest City tornado and cyclone injuries, while heavy snow blankets New York City and Scranton.
General Peter F Hains testified about his son Captain Peter C Hains Jr amid accusations of his wife Claudia's infidelity. The elder Hains described the captain's nervousness after scandal rumors and battles at Guayama, noting episodes of violent temper and distress. The testimony touched on family strain, alleged unfaithfulness, and the captain's mental state during a murder trial at the Bayside Yacht Club context.
The American Sugar Refining Company of New Jersey and its New York counterpart paid $2,134,000 to the U.S. Treasury to settle civil claims tied to fraudulent weighing of sugar at Brooklyn and Jersey City docks. The deal discharges civil suits but leaves criminal prosecutions of individuals ongoing.
John Smith testified today in the trial of John Abner for the assassination of James Cockrill. Smith said he Abdner and Curt Jett fired from a courthouse window, detailing Cockrill’s position and the moment he fell. Smith, who confessed, says immunity was granted.
In Constantinople on April 2 the constitutionalists moved quickly to trials and executions. About 250 prisoners were condemned to death. Nadir Pasha was hanged at dawn. The national assembly backed Mehmed VI’s oath within a week and planned Abdul Hamid II’s deportation to Salonika. A new cabinet is anticipated by Saturday as ministers for finance and interior are sought.
Washington reports Representative Hollingsworth of Ohio prepares a resolution asking the secretary of the navy for details of a Mississippi gift proposal. A silver service centerpiece bearing Jefferson Davis is to be presented to the battleship Mississippi. The measure questions authority and patriotism of the gift and whether it reflects government ideals.
On May 12 the Fourteenth New Jersey veterans plan monument dedications at Bloody Angle and Gaelme Church near Spotsylvania while returning the captured Fourth Georgia regimental colors taken on May 9 1864. Sergeant Larson of the Fourteenth saved the colors from the wounded Georgian color bearer and the banner later went to the regimental chaplain Rev Alanson Haines of Hamburg No 1 son of a New Jersey war governor.
Negotiations among Klaw and Erlanger Belasco and Fiske end long running dispute. Agreement allows mutual exchange of plays in each others theaters, with Grand possibly hosting triumvirate shows this fall and winter. Shuberts still a factor but defection softens opposition. Names like Frances Starr Blanche Bates David Warfield and Mrs Fiske may appear.
A Senate debate centers on a tariff bill as a member makes an earnest plea for lumber admitted free of duty. The discussion broadens to general questions about duties and trade policy.
Washington April 29 The most important happenings in the capital today include the second bribery arrest this year of John A Benson of San Francisco on charges tied to western land fraud cases. Peace in the Turkish empire is restoring per Constantinople dispatches. Taft will sign the census bill as directed by the executive committee. A House vote on a Turkey good-will resolution failed due to Macon’s objection.
Washington April 2 the Senate opened with a broad tariff discussion led by Rayner of Maryland and Minnesota’s Nelson on lumber duties. Prices and schedules drew debate while lumber shipments and agreements were questioned, with bankers and senators noting higher rates than Dingry. The session adjourned after clashes over lumber pricing and alleged arrangements. Later, John A. Ren son of San Francisco was acquitted in a bribery case tied to western land frauds.
Atlanta hosts the National Automobile Show from November 27 to December 4 with eight days of exhibits. Promoters led by A Candler Edward Inman and F W Gans outlined plans after a dinner with auto club leaders and manufacturers. The event will feature 110 models and draw major carmakers from across the country, signaling a major automotive week for Fulton County and Atlanta.
Partial text fragment describes cloudy conditions and winds. Mentions Giorgia and dates with unclear temperatures and locations. Contains garbled phrases and nonsensical terms.
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