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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1909

Page

7

Experts To Till Rain Needed For Georgia Soil

Through Congress man Hughes effort five crop experts will study soil and advise farmers across fifteen counties in Georgia. The plan, begun in August, aims to improve cotton and corn yields by soil testing, with Hughes, farmers, and researchers guiding work in the district. Wet season conditions limit crops in Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas while Alabama markets report soft prices for future cotton sales. Weather and frost timing will influence final yields across the region.

Georgia Hughes Annie Macon Sphrough Mongresaman Dudier M Hughes Elien Earh Knapp Bill Bimoch Maron Memphis Tenn Tennessee Arkansas Okhoma Texas Mississippi Hella Texan Carolinas Grorgh Alabama Montgomery Ala Montgomery Selma Eufauia Troy Athens Anniston Huntaville Demopolis Greenville Greenaboro

Road expert visits state to plan demonstrations

Brown House Macon hosts Special District official D H Winslow and Congressmen Dudley Hughes as they travel to Americus to guide road construction with Sumter County commissioners. The project aims to educate on best cheap methods and assign road spaces for improvements. Murphy to be released to authorities in September as forgery case sits with public works.

Congressman Hughes Murphy Macon Gay Henry Jennings Atlanta Hoe Department Weecott Fac Dan J. Murphey Brown House Tom Murray Mason Atlanta

Death of Gordon B Smith prompts Panama inquiry

Panama reports seek full details on Gordon Burton Smith’s drowning in the Chagres river. Hoke Smith and Horton Smith officials dispatched telegraphs and cables to Washington and Panama for a complete body recovery report and cause of death. Burton Smith returned to Atlanta while Ira Smith heads for Detroit for bar association convention. Smith seeks explanations for the delay.

Panama Gordon Burton Smith Horton Smith Atlanta Hoke Smith Washington Chagrez Br Smith Ira Burton Smith

Tybee Hero Mitchell Strozier Captured by Officers

Macon Ga August 2 Spocill Mitchell Strozier known as a Tybee hero was seized last night by Patrol Officers W Rogers and Jessup after reportedly discharging a revolver at Jerse Sanders. Strozier will face charges before Recorder or Urquhart tomorrow morning.

Macon Mitchell Strozier Jerse Sanders W. Rogers Jessup Record Urquhart

Brilliant bathing suit saves her from drowning in Atlantic City

A striking white serge bathing suit with red trim worn by Miss Violet Houk Atherton drew attention on Atlantic City beaches. When currents pulled her out, a lifebuoy and the rescue crew aided recovery. witnesses urged safety warnings at bathhouses and stringently enforced water rules. Miss Atherton, a noted New York author and social figure, has ties to Judge L. Houk.

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Auto race in March planned for Savannah

Savannah officials expect a major international auto race in March under the Automobile Club of America. Secretary Harvey Granger said the event will be as significant as past Thanksgiving and stock car events, with finances secured and plans moving forward at Savannah.

Savannah Harvey Granger Savannah Automobile Club Automobils. Club of America

Fishing is Fine at Cumberland Island Coastal Resort

At Cumberland Island the fishing and surf bathing are described as premier on the South Atlantic coast. Ad promotes weekend and ten day excursion tickets via A. B. & A. City Ticket Office at 70 Peachtree.

Cumberland Island South Atlantic Cumberland Peachties

Harriman Stays Aboard After Charbourg Voyage

Kaiser Wilhelm II voyage update reports Harriman remaining in his rooms aboard the steamer since Charbourg on August 18. He is described as fatigued and pale but not bedridden, seeking aftercare in Arden after treatment at Bad Gaston. Weather has been rough. doctors oversee his meals as he recovers.

Baird Ateamship Kaiser Wilhelm II Cape Hace H Harriman Charbourg Frence Harriman Arden Lyle

Large Monterey fire causes over 1.5 million in damage

Fire destroyed the Hotten Lean and the J B Sanford & Co building Saturday night. Total losses likely exceed 1.5 million with Bremen & Company and Sanford Company hit hardest. Firemen gained control by 10 40 Sunday as telegraph service and water streams were disrupted by the blaze.

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Augusta Seeks Negro Enumerators After Town Fire

A destructive blaze in Augusta destroys Merchants Street and Water Street, heavily damaging Moorehouse & Wells store and surrounding facilities. Losses run to $1,000,000 with Moorehouse & Wells reporting complete ruin at their modern building. Fire department set to begin rebuilding the burned district at once as crews reinforce from across the area.

Mcallendolla Sornefeld Woich Erin Jed East Steet Merchant Street

Morris Brown rally at Blakely stirs segregation concerns

A Blakely rally for Morris Brown College drew prominent white speakers and conservative Black attendees. Morris Brown official Rey Stinson urged that Black schools focus on practical essentials, urged harmony, and emphasized peaceful progress and community cooperation.

Blakely Morris-Brown College Rey BR G Stinson

Spider Man of Macon Faces Court Charge After Animal Injury

Australian man known for alleged spider sensing had been taken in by police after a horse drive was said to have been driven too hard. He faces court on alleged acts against animals.

Macon Ga Atiesta Wacon Palice Venterdes

Local Official Praises Appointment Policy Parity

The speaker states support for the organization at both local and state levels and acknowledges no knowledge of the naming of enumerations. Custom directs the matter to be handled as before, with appointments to be divided equally between white men and Negroes.

Paul Roy Acquitted in French Court

Paris August 22 Magistrate Boucard ruled there is no basis for prosecuting Paul Moy after his wife Gracia Cala an American actress accused him of murdering his brother in law. The case, tied to extradition issues, parallels American requests to pursue charges abroad.

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Negro Insurance Co to Begin Business in Georgia

The Standard Life Insurance Company of Atlanta plans to start operations, offering a new colored people oriented life policy. It seeks $500,000 in initial capital, will invest largely in real estate mortgages, and aims to build a nationwide agency with representatives in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North and South Carolina before expanding. Chartered January 87, 1902, the directors pledge a conservative, safe, profit oriented organization.

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