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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1909
Page
1
A Berlin socialist paper printing a czar era note claims Emperor Nicholas approves police atrocities. The Vorwaerts presents a facsimile titled czar's information outlining spying, police provocation of unrest, and violence in the empire amid calls of ignorance versus intentional concealment.
Montere y Mexico August 29 reports describe a devastating flood after heavy rains. Death toll feared between 400 and 1,000 with property losses around 20 million dollars as waters swept through the city and poor neighborhoods. Many residents fled to high ground. schools, plazas, and huts were engulfed, with authorities noting ongoing recovery.
Curtis breaks world air speed record at Rheims, setting new mark as rival American Golden Flyer victory features in headlines. Pilot Curtiss achieves historic flight feats, heightening transatlantic race tensions and aviation prestige amid wartime context.
The ceremony at Betheny Aviation Field on August 29 showcased Glenn Curtiss as the sole American victor earning the lion’s share of honors in the Prix de la Vitesse. Curtiss set a high-speed lap and total time across the course, with his rival Bleriot eliminated after a rudder failure. Latham and others vied for top places as Curtiss flew higher than ever, securing the overall victory and the Aero Club of America’s International Cup.
Police work on a theory that a woman is involved in the Amason case while the young butcher lies in Grady hospital with four stab wounds. Two warrants have been issued against J S Amason for horse stealing and for assault and battery, with a former employer accusing him of forgery.
Brownsville Tennessee August 29 John C Pracht and his wife found in the sitting room with Owen Taliaferro dead and Mrs Virgie Reives dying from pistol wounds It is believed to be murder and suicide but which person fired is unknown Mrs Reives died at once Mrs Reives had moved from St Louis and was a sister of Mrs Pracht Taliaferro was a prominent local figure who had recently courted the divorced woman
Nashville Georgia August 2 Special report says Mrs Phillips found a big black man in her room causing a town fever. A posse formed bloodhounds brought a chase ran to Barfield nine miles east of Nashville along the Georgia Florida railway. He escaped through the back door. lynching reports proved false.
In Tabriz Persia on August 20 sharp fighting with the Russian consular convoy continued from noon yesterday into the night at Marxergiz. The Kurds suffered twenty dead while two Russians were dangerously wounded. A column has been sent from Urumiah to clear Marsgeris of Kurds after reported attacks on orthodox peasants.
James Gallagher, one of the victims of the dynamite explosion at Bocachica on the Florida East Coast railroad last week, died today, making the death toll eleven.
Robert Woodall, 35, was brought to Brookhaven from Pearl River Miss and jailed on a charge of criminal assault on 12 year old Myrtis Neal. Her condition is critical but not deemed fatal. A crowd gathered seeking lynching. Gov Noel called out state troops and militia. Jackson troops were expected to arrive soon to guard the jail as tensions rise in nearby districts.
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger hurriedly left for Washington tonight citing departmental affairs that require an immediate change of plans. He stated the move is necessary to address pressing national duties.
Henry Vinson a Lindale area farmer was seriously injured when a mule jerked the wagon wheel ran over his leg and broke a rib yesterday afternoon. He was two miles from Lindale at the time and the accident was reported from Rome Qa.
More than 305 delegates from Virginia West Virginia and Maryland attended the annual camp meeting and biblical institute of the Baltimore and Virginia conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Great Falls Virginia. The day featured periods of experience prayer and devotion services.
Orme Street sewers trigger public uproar as residents complain of chronic backups and foul odors. City officials pledge inspection and immediate measures to relieve pressure, with residents urging rapid repairs and accountability.
City officials in Atlanta face a week of strain over sewer breaks on Butler and Ornie streets and nearby areas. Citizens from Analey Park, Jackson street, Orth Boulevard, and Druid Hills report odors and stagnant ponds driving residents indoors. Calls pour in to Chief Jentzen and Henry Collier as public works and sanitary departments field concerns.
The Christian Missionary Alliance gathering at the Atlanta Auditorium Armory concluded after a morning of fervent praise and a steady stream of pledges toward the foreign mission fund. An announced total reached 10,93730 dollars as members and supporters filled the hall with testimonials and recorded commitments for the year.
A mine cave under the old Cork and Hattie collieries near West Scranton sank about twenty blocks, two to eight feet, damaging Public School 16 and numerous homes. The disaster, with fissures and collapsed walls, caused about $200,000 in damage and left streets fractured as crews worked to stabilize the hillside area.
Advertisements of liquors on fences buildings and in street cars are being removed in Montgomery Alabama as mandated by the Fuller act which prohibits such public notices. The move, described as widespread, targets liquor advertisements and related signage on public view.
The Italian cruiser Aetna arrived off the Virginia Capes this morning en route to Baltimore to join the Hudson-Fulton celebration in New York next month.
After a state health board meeting in Montgomery the health officer Dr W H Sanders announced there is no need to fear pellagra the disease now seen in a couple of regions is not contagious and eating corn meal is not proven to influence its spread the statement emphasized the public should not panic despite local prevalence
Washington and Virginia forecast cooler conditions with partly cloudy skies. North Carolina and South Carolina expect showers or partly cloudy days with variable winds. Florida and Alabama show showers or fair weather with moderate winds. East and West Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee valley areas anticipate cooler or fall conditions with variable winds.
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