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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1909
Page
6
Doctor Allen announces nerve and skin therapies with mail order medicines and home treatment claims. He asserts no taxes on rent and offers low charges, free X ray exams, and quick cures for nervous debility, throat and nose disorders, and women’s disorders, urging consultations by mail or call for information.
Georg E Barstow of Buin Tex, head of the International Irrigation Congress, envisions towns for farmers with autos and horses to reach irrigated tracts. He promotes government irrigation projects to fertile 3,000,000 acres, redefining farm life as urban adjacent.
Chicago lawmakers and lawyers debate abolishing the grand jury system as a path to reform. Opinion splits remain over replacing it with direct information driven prosecutions to save time and reduce costs.
A police directive from Commissioner Bingham orders day and night guard at Grant's Tomb in Riverside Drive. Three officers resigned to take this duty as a precaution following complaints from the Grand Army of the Republic about the tomb's condition. The force denies any vandalism and frames the patrols as security measures. Traditionally the park department kept watch at the tomb.
Fragmented notice from Trenton New Jersey dated February reports a labor meeting declined by a Catholic bishop. The text is garbled but suggests critics claim labor supporters face rejection while calls for appeal or repeal appear. No clear names or dates beyond February.
Washington February 1 The committee of nine experts on cotton classification appointed by Secretary Wilson began work at the Department of Agriculture today. The panel includes three assistants from leading cotton interests. They aim to establish nine grades of cotton as authorized by Congress, coordinating with cotton exchanges in the United States and Europe. A week is likely for preliminary work, with sessions held privately. Representative Burleson of Texas urged an official standard to guide all grades and asked Secretary Wilson for updates on the proposed plan amid wartime concerns.
The Opium Congress began in Shanghai with Bishop Charles Brest of the Philippines elected chairman. He was nominated for the office amid derogations from China and Britain, as reported to the State Department from Shanghai.
A Norfolk fire report describes a Bapt ist church burned on a winter day. The incident caused extensive damage with losses estimated around £15000 to £3600 in insurance value. Authorities say the blaze occurred near Choireh land and disrupted services, with lingering questions about the cause and potential reconstruction plans.
Gubrault Agassy of New York plans a Georgia focused April issue for The National Magazine of Boston. Editor Joe Mitchell will coordinate articles on Taft era topics with Howard Taft and Governor-elect in 1908, featuring extensive illustrations and Georgia centric content.
Washington February 1. The White House released a letter from Miya Ma Rhoades’s mother Elizabeth Rude denying reports that President Roosevelt struck her horse while riding in Rock Creek Park near Washington. The note dated January 27 asks why the president does not deny the story, underscoring the controversy and public interest.
Sherman Thomas walks free from Floyd County jail after acquittal on charges of train wrecking and murder of engineer Charles F Pease. He returns to Cedartown as families of Boll, Pease and Pardue file $50,000 civil damages suit against the Southern for the firefighters death.
Washington notes that unless the senate acts, West Point cadets will miss the March inauguration due to government funding cuts. The House stripped funds for the cadets trip and for other items, adjourned after onward debates, and adjourned late with the Payn e Dim bill and other measures unresolved.
Washington court actions move to aid Waters-Pierce Oil Co in Oklahoma damages case over the 1902 death of Albert B Wesel’s wife and two children in a fire blamed on allegedly pure coal oil. The state supreme court had awarded $14,500. the federal ruling could affirm, reverse, or adjust the decision.
Senators reported a joint resolution proposing an amendment on presidential succession. It would let Congress set the line of succession by law if no one is eligible for president or vice president. Later the Senate adopted the amendment by a two thirds vote.
A local transit notice reports fare hikes effective September with new rates for all riders. The change affects existing franchise agreements and draws attention to service value and patron impact across routes.
New Orleans reports the sinking of the schooner A J Ramsey off Little Woods, with crew member Reblagon the sole survivor. Captain Peter Jackson of the Petersen was lost. Robinson and two others perished after clinging to the wreck and enduring frigid water for hours. All crew were Black. Several schooners nearby reached safety. the Ramsey went down in a fierce winter gale.
A damaged excerpt discusses electoral votes and late returns, mentioning South Carolina and a constitutional reference. It notes a Wednesday return deadline and an arrival time of seven thirty with a few names and vague actions. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Fragmentary report shows Cobun Ne competitors securing 360,000 for Hamilton Institute under a win by Matt Lyche of the city, with allies to Kivm. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a regional athletic or academic competition with significant prize money.
JC Whitney, president of the Merchants and Movers Transport Company, announced a direct freight and passenger steamship line between Baltimore and Jacksonville within three to four months. The service will open up a vast fleet for trains reaching the north and middle Atlantic coast and continue the present Savannah line.
American liner St Louis, after losing the lower two sections of her rudder in a mid ocean gale, reached port with the aid of twin screws and tugs. The vessel sailed at reduced speed of 13 knots during the storm and resumed normal maneuvering once calmer seas allowed, with two tugs guiding her into harbor.
Former Cuban governor Magoon passed through Savannah en route to Washington. He stated he has faith in the Cuban people and that the United States acted decisively in Cuba. He did not comment on other domestic matters or Taft's cabinet.
Macon Georgia officials announce the regular monthly meeting of the chamber of commerce for tomorrow afternoon. Several committees will present reports on their past month’s work and ongoing matters of importance to members.
Macon Georgia February 1 Special Deputy Clerk L at Erwin of the United States court is reported to be rapidly recovering from an attack. The brief item notes progress after the incident and mentions Ale offices thre myth Ing.
In Macon Georgia February 1 the damage suit against the Macon Railway and Light Company for cutting a tree and causing damage to a house was heard before Judge Felton in the superior court. The case was entered by R L Anderson administrator for Bridget Crowley.
Friends and acquaintances of Mrs Adela De Bray, Mr and Mrs J M Cartigen, Mr and Mrs T E White, and Miss Mary Gents are invited to attend the funeral of Mr Adela De Braythle from Saint Athan's Mission, West Bun, at 3 o'clock. Interment at Ougland. Pallbearers Bryzinski, Fred Eble, RKc Boache, Fred Flicker, Sam Albright, Charles Weitnesyure will meet at the residence, 2 York Avenue, at 2:30 p.m.
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