Atlanta Leads Eight Cities In Building Spending For 1909
Atlanta reported a record level of spending on new buildings during 1909, surpassing Memphis Birmingham Fort Worth and Chattanooga. Officials say January permits totaled 331 with $400 227 spent, and 120 new homes erected, signaling a likely full year total around 1 500. Building Inspector Hayes urges bond support and notes Atlanta’s rapid growth and progress.
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Political caucus liquor allegations swirl in Greenville
A Brookhaven Leader report alleges liquor was kept at Leroy Percy headquarters in Greenville to influence votes in a caucus. It claims Representative Cannon of Greenville aided in dispensing liquor. The article notes ongoing discussion and promises continuation on page two.
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Swope heirs face defamation suits over Swope deaths
In Independence Missouri physicians report poison found in Colonel Swope. Dr Hyde and wife allege $1.76 million in damages. Defendants Paxton Franke J Hii and Dr Edward L Stewart named in second suit for $600,000. Paxton accused of making defamatory statements. Swope estate executor Sonn Paxton Paxton faces slander allegations as inquiry continues.
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Woman Paid to Hide Shortage For Seven Years
A woman received monthly payments of $1000 for seven years to keep the shortage secret. The case details the arrangement, payment currency, and involved parties, highlighting alleged wrongdoing and potential consequences.
Washington Witness Testifies in Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry
The Ballinger Pinchot investigation adjourned to Friday morning as Loula R Glavie testified about Ballinger’s Alaska coal claims and possible pressures. Glavis described affidavits and conversations with Garfield and McKenzie while Pinchot attended with papers. Paynter resigned from the committee amid session shifts.
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Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry Ties Guggenheim to Alaska Coal
The Ballinger Pinchot investigation references Daniel Guggenheim as connected to Clarence Cunningham in coal land claims in Alaska. It notes Seward Alaska, named for the secretary of state, and mentions A C Shaw and Overton W Price, former forestry bureau aides, who were dismissed and may testify on land and forest service ties.
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Barber Tyus faces bigamy charge after eloping with bride
Dr L Tyyr a 35 year old barber from Bellwood eloped with Miss Pearl Reeves 21 and married Sunday. Police arrested him at midnight and he was jailed in Fulton county Tower awaiting a preliminary hearing before Justice Hodgen on Marietta street. Reeves father filed the warrant. Tyus previously married Miss Tatum six years earlier and a child was born. The Bearden and Bearden wife episode followed earlier separations.
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Atlanta
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Day Auto Party Fatal Crash Reported
Denver resident Ker Atueb en suffered fatal injuries when a collision occurred during a daytime auto party. A passenger from New York identified as A Talbot sustained injuries. authorities described the scene as confusing with bystanders stunned and unsure of exact details.
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Destructive Primero mine explosion kills hundreds in Colorado
January 31 report from Primero Colorado details an explosion at the Colorado Fuel and Iron Primero mine. Rescue teams recovered eight bodies at the mouth and work continued to reach interior chambers. Main shaft blocked by collapse. oxygen helmets used as crews search for more casualties. Mines workers from nearby towns rushed to assist as officials assess a likely death toll near two hundred or more, with many believed entombed.
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Weather Prophecy Foretells Fair Conditions This Week
Forecast predicts fair weather with mild temperatures and light winds. Notes unsettled periods Tuesday and Wednesday with stall and warmersight from the northwest shifting toward variable directions.
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