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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1909
Page
7
A historical ad and news brief discuss summer illness risks from heat and impure water, praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic and disease fighter. The piece also reports on Southern Railway leadership changes, detailing W. H. Tayloe becoming general agent at Denver and H. F. Carey advancing in Washington, with background on their Atlanta beginnings.
A Fulton County public works meeting heard a road oiling advocate press for oiling several well known speedways. Stewart Avenue's hill climb road drew particular attention as a candidate. Commissioner Turman urged action to preserve the county roads ahead of Wednesday’s August board session.
Glasgow Kentucky July 31 Flem Powell a well known citizen was electrocuted last night while aiding friends He freed a fallen telephone wire from a vehicle wheel and when he attached it to a pole power completed the circuit burning him severely Powell leaves a family Snow Falls in July in Omaha Neb July 31 an electrical storm after a hot day produced intermittent snowflakes for nearly ten minutes in the city
The Central of Georgia Railway directors announced plans to begin road improvements soon using dividends from income bonds. Despite last year’s hard times, President J F Hanson reported net earnings $400,000 above the prior year due to $650,000 in reduced operating expenses and higher maintenance costs.
At Wiley HU, an 18 year old was arrested yesterday by detectives Bullard Black and Hood. They believe they have captured one of many burglars whose operations caused genuine fear in Atlanta months ago. Hill is wanted on burglary and an assault with intent to murder charge in another case involving a Black victim, with a long investigation finally yielding result.
Special Officer R. Be. Hamilton intervened in a fight between two Negro women near the Washington street viaduct. A youth named Ed Phillips was involved. the officer’s clothing was cut and his waist hurt, but the knife did not strike flesh. The incident occurred last night as the officer attempted to separate the combatants.
Lula Smith charged as an accomplice in the murder of her husband Will Smith. Trial set for Floyd superior court in Rome Georgia. Spider Richardson also to face trial on the same charge. Husband found wounded dead on railroad tracks. Lula and Spider alleged to have aided the assault and staged the scene.
Washington Georgia July 31 special reads direct to Blue Ridge for the Baptist Young People of Georgia. The fifteenth annual convention opens August 4 and lasts three days with five hundred expected. President R C Norman announces a full program including services, addresses, and conferences led by noted ministers and educators across Georgia and Tennessee. Closing events feature a stereopticon show.
Captain Dustin Harrison, a Georgia native, promoted by Warden Moyer to deputy warden at the United States penitentiary. Harrison, with a long army career and a Medal of Honor commendation, succeeds B. G. McClaughery who recently resigned. Julian A. Boheen remains captain of watch as Schoen continues with federal prison service.
A legal notice alleges J S Martin filed suit against D F Seymore for 2600 dollars over an April 27 assault on Sand Town road causing months of pain. Attorne y W A James represents the plaintiff. Other items report Milton Dargan Jr planning a trip to North Carolina mountains, Lt Cheater Mills, son of Gen Albert Mills, transferring to a new department from Chickamauga and visiting Atlanta on furlough. County police describe a nighttime shooting with several injuries linked to a nearby blind tiger. City committee to meet Monday at 1 30 for September primary planning. Camp Tige Anderson council to meet Aug 3 for elections. The Parker Reunion is set for August 6 at Brushing Knob Henry County. Fifth Ward Improvement Club meets Tuesday at 8 o'clock to nominate candidates. American Assurance Association clarifies it is not in trouble with state, despite a license revocation by a similarly named company. Dr Lea G Broughton will be away in August. Dr W L Pickard of Savannah to fill the Baptist Tabernacle pulpit and conduct Friday prayers.
C W Fry of Georgia Locomotive Works has perfected a double heading valve for air brakes. The design aims to supply the same air in half the time, allowing quicker normal stops and immediate second applications in emergencies. A test at the Georgia Locomotive Works succeeded, patent filed in Washington, with market release expected in two to three weeks.
A partial travel notice lists reduced round trip fares from Louisville to Chicago for August 1 at 15.00 with return by August 3, and similar rates to Cincinnati 11.00 Detroit 19.00 Monteagle, Bewanee, and other cities via the W and A BR, BR and R L Ry. Details available from ticket agents and the General Passenger Agent.
The home of J. F. Hargle in Kingston Georgia was totally destroyed by a blaze this evening around nine o'clock. The cause is unknown.
Columbus Ga July 1 special reports George Greene a young white man was arrested for jail breaking at Gpelia Ale He was a trusty there and says he believed he had served his sentence and went quietly to return home here
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