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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1909
Page
12
A weather report notes rising temperatures and diminishing cold wave conditions. The minimum Sunday morning was 7.5 degrees, 14.1 degrees yesterday, with a hard freeze harming the Florida orange crop. Severe frost killed plants in Jacksonville Tampa and Jupiter.
Weather reports show Florida above the 28th parallel frozen as oranges suffer near extermination. North states endure record lows, with lows near zero in some cities and a significant dip from Saturday to Sunday. Groundhog Day predictions imply six more weeks of cold weather ahead, despite a mild winter overall.
Mrs Samuel M Carter widow of planter Samuel M Carter dies around 7:90 PM at son in law Remus Barnett’s Crescent Avenue home aged several years. Survived by five daughters and multiple relatives including Mrs Camilla Carter and Mrs Samuel Barnett of Atlanta. Funeral at 3 PM at Barnett residence with interment in Murrings.
A two story brick building in Clarkadale was struck by a large fire yesterday. Fire crews battled intense flames through the night as the blaze damaged the structure and caused significant property loss. Local authorities are investigating the origin while residents mourn the damage and assess insurance implications.
Memphis police identified a missing youth through letters and description after weeks of inquiry. The youth, previously unknown to authorities, was described by his father J W Porter of Ottawa Kan. Authorities believe the youth is Soy Porter who disappeared from Lathrop Missouri in January.
A fragmentary article recalls groundhog beliefs and the harsh weather as residents debate heroism. Firemen face freezing conditions while battling blazes, while one speaker jokes about preferring warmth and poetry to frigid rescues, acknowledging firefighters’ honors.
A retail note extols a one price policy for wedding gifts claiming honesty and uniform pricing. It touts high quality silversmith and goldsmith wares at reasonable rates and invites customers to view new selections in wedding gifts.
Atlanta social groups and the Associated Charities of Atlanta report 543 new members joined the Roll of Honor drive led by the Order of Old-Fashioned Women and Atlante to raise 1000 members. Ten committees target 300 new members, with plans to add 280 by week’s end and public endorsements from ministers faded by cold weather. The list includes Adams Auxiliary and numerous individuals and organizations.
In Dublin Mrs Clara Grier was confirmed postmaster as her husband George B Grier, active in Georgia politics, resigned to lead a state campaign. Mr Grier in Washington denied naming any new offices for himself. Mrs Mary F Smith awaits Senate confirmation to replace her father H P Fry at Hlaksly after thirty one years as postmaster.
The Senate advances a centennial bill marking the one hundredth birthday of Abraham Lincoln. A national commemorative effort is urged with a presidential proclamation and a Lincoln Way survey from Washington to Gettysburg to honor the era with implied highway plans and funding.
A brief notice from Westington in February outlines pension details for widows of veterans. The program appears to provide payments of 812 per annum or similar fixed amounts. The text is garbled, but indicates official actions and dates related to qualification and claims processes.
Ravannah Ga February 1 special Becking up the promise of money Ordinary McAlpin sent to the state treasurer a check for 243 900 taxes representing the three weeks collections of near beer licenses in Chatham county. Likely ends the collections here with about 204 near beer dealers having paid up.
A fire at a local inn was tackled by guests and staff after smoke rose from a slanted roof path. Men and women battled flames, water was drawn, and the department arrived to extinguish the blaze with only minor damage reported.
The report describes Gust Jonson, a coal miner from Roslys Wash, being brought from Valley Neb to the county hospital suffering from a failed flood and foot injuries. He could not walk after the stormy night and initially slept in a sack, later crawling to Val- Ser, Trisilens.
Eddie H. Mize of Americus killed his wife Mrs. Mize after a long premeditated dispute over a child chosen not to accompany him to Allatity Ga He then shot himself in Wilmington WC Details from investigation describe his jealousy and threats over the past weeks weeks since he left Athens and Atlanta and lived with her parents The funeral for Mrs Mize was held at her parents home and she was buried in Bellevue cemetery Two brothers HL and B Mize were notified and the family public figures included Police Commissioner Hugh Mize of Americus
Cartoua January 29 reports in Port of Spain that under instructions from Senor Alcantara the attorney general will file in the high federal court against Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela on the charge of instigating the assassination of President Gomes. The communication to reeled at the investigation into an uber against the dite of Vice President Gomes notes the constitutional charge of the presidency. The court has found adequate proof to begin action. General Castro
Washington February 1 The White House released two letters from William J Prendergast and Maas writer of Gettergen about James B Connolly, on the ill fated steamer Republic. They say Connolly remained cool at the moment of disaster, went to the state rooms in the dark to fetch life preservers for the Prendergasts who were afraid to go, and aided other passengers. Mrs Prendergast calls him brave and says too little credit has been given him.
In LaGrange Ge the Troup superior court opened for the regular February term with Judge R W Freeman presiding. The docket is described as quiet and hearty, with both civil and criminal business expected to occupy the week ahead as juries prepare to hear cases. The court aims to clear business promptly while managing a busy docket. A fire incident near Tower boats left 200 lives lost and many missing, with charred wreckage and rescue efforts continuing in the wake of the disaster.
Atlanta police chief confronts a large stock of seized liquor stored at headquarters. Prohibition rules bar sale or gift, with disposal options limited to confiscation or possible bottling to public hospitals. Officials weigh pouring out or discreet distribution as crowding grows.
Governor Smith considers several candidates for the Brunswick circuit solicitor general post after the death of Walker. Among applicants are W W Lempai Waycross W F Crawley Judge Warren Lott and A M Estet Pierce, with others from Baxroms Douglas and Haxey contributing. A decision is expected in the next day or two as discussions with the governor continue.
The court system pauses through March with Judge Ross convening on the 18th to hear jail case matters. The Superior Court Criminal Division will not meet again until the third Monday in March. Confederate veterans in Fulton County to receive pensions this week with indigent cases paid Wednesday and disabled veterans and widows paid Thursday.
Major W B E Stephens of Sayvunnan, commander of the First Battalion Heavy Artillery, sent a retirement request to Adjutant General J Scott yesterday. He retires with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, a title he held years ago as assistant inspector general of rifle practice. He served nearly nineteen years in state service and fought in the Spanish American War as a captain in the Second Georgia Regiment.
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