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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
1
Accused persons charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States in scheduling town lots. Indictments create great excitement as the governor is linked to the alleged scheme.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 3 Governor Haskell says he has heard of an indictment and claims there has been no dishonesty by any indicted parties. He cites manipulation by Hearst and accuses the state department of being misled while praising the good citizens who defended the county. He asserts the case will proceed fairly for both sides.
Grand jury returns seven indictments accusing Governor Charles N Haskell and associates of conspiring to defraud the government. Writs issued seeking bond. bond set at 5000 for Haskell and 19000 for one co defendant. Indictments reference the Muskogee Development Company and an alleged list of tax fraud schemes with multiple defendants named.
Severe race fear grips Pittsburg Ferrary area as police double patrols after 124 Black arrests and 86 beatings of Black individuals. White women reportedly harmed by Black attackers in the past month. Local orators accuse Black residents of resistance, while authorities fear clashes if further incidents occur. Seven men held, two Black men held for evidence. a Black physician cites character issues among some residents.
Columbus, Ga February 2 Special City council votes to appeal to the Georgia Railroad Commission over electric rate plans. Officials contend current charges remain too high despite negotiations with the Columbus Railroad Company and a proposed new rate scale.
Invitations for the Taft banquet at the Hotel Gravewald on February 2 were sent to President Rocatyett, Vice President Fiirdanky, governors of southern states, and numerous state officials and public figures. Arrangements for Taft's reception are being formed.
A cold wave across Long Beach, Sine, and Vincine area damaged hundreds of acres of tender vegetables. Losses reach about £50,000 as crops lay ruined in fields and tables. Local growers face costly cleanup and reduced yields for the season.
Miss Cornelia C Orr a teacher at Walker Street School chased an unknown man from her front porch to the yard and fired multiple shots with a revolver after he claimed to be drunk. The man fled into the street and was not struck. police face questions over his identity as officers sort the incident.
Debates in the Senate executive session centered on confirming Dr. W. D. Crum as collector of the port of Charleston. Senators Tilman, McLaurin, Money and others recounted and lampooned the Negro dialect issues to mock the fight, while party leaders weighed the political costs of blocking or approving the nomination. The session kept the chamber in humor and tension as the battle to advance or deny the Crum appointment proceeded.
Count Fongnytetanen von Beran, the new German ambassador, will be the guest of honor at a banquet at the Manhattan Club New York City on February. Prominent German Americans will attend with speakers including Dr Nicholas Murray Butler and Joseph H Chaste. The ambassador will be entertained at the Chamber of Commerce. Countess von Bernsterit, a United States native and former New York regiment member by marriage, will accompany the count and be hosted by society women.
Grand jury in Galneaville, Georgia, found two bills of indictment against W N Dyer former county official I F Duncan and J C Whehcel former board members for misconduct. Counts charge misusing funds, illegal bridge contracts, unauthorized loans to machinery firms and improper payments totaling hundreds of dollars. Defendants deny wrongdoing and prepare defense with local lawyers. bond anticipated at July term.
The bronze cast of Napoleon Bonaparte's death mask, made by Antommarchi and once given to New Orleans, vanished from city hall decades ago. A Georgia resident in Atlanta reportedly owns it for 18 years, with officials seeking its recovery amid renewed telegrams and inquiries from New Orleans authorities and descendants.
A February disaster on the Latlaville and Nashette line near Brewton Alabama involved freight trains No 27 and No 16. The southbound engine failed to stop at a switch, derailed and struck a Negro house, injuring Engineer Rhodes and others, with guests in a nearby hotel narrowly escaping. The wreck disrupted service but no fatalities reported.
The California Assembly defeated the anti Japanese measure after a heated debate. Drew defended the bill while opponents warned it would threaten national relations with Japan. The vote was 48 to 26 to refer the measure and remove alien land ownership implications. Temperature readings appear in the page as unrelated data.
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