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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1909
Page
6
Deputies clashed in Vienna during a parliamentary session as German protestors blocked debate with noise. A Czech deputy was whipped and a second was bitten while officials attempted to restore order and adjournment followed amid continued turmoil and protests.
A fragment recalls the Harrison homestead at Vincennes, built 1804 by William Henry Harrison. The text notes a planned purchase funded by state and county amounts, house preservation, and a two story brick structure on the Wabash river with an underground passage to the river for retreat or military access.
Washington reports experts from Virginia inspect public oyster beds to determine typhoid and related contamination risks. Dr Robert Ferguson and Dr Allen Freeman lead the investigation with W McDonald Lee of fisheries, marking the first state board of health effort of its kind. Lynn Haven Bay cleaner health check noted by New York health inspectors.
Boston lawyers believe the will of late Benjamin Hadley, a Somerville recluse, forged and fake. Michael E. Farrell, administrator of Hadley estate, filed forgery and conspiracy charges after a London report of the will found on a doorstep in Boston. The asserted will reportedly left about 2000 pounds to a Roosevelt fund, which was refused by the estate.
Natural causes death ends dispatch duties of Fetitua Levin a railroad dispatcher for the Westground Atlantic at North Avenues. He was found dead at 2:40 pm as he attempted to signal an incoming switch engine. Engineer T. H. Harrigan stopped the train. Larkin lived alone on B D Alley Street and leaves two brothers and a sister. An inquest was held by Greembers Bond and Blionified with a verdict of death from natural causes and funeral arrangements pending.
Benjamin F. Weaver, 43, a railway mail clerk for the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis line, died after brain tumor surgery at a private sanitarium. Survived by wife Cora and three children Milas Estelle, Katharine, and B. F. Weaver Jr. Also survived by three sisters. Funeral at home tomorrow. autopsy performed by noted surgeons.
Indianapolis February 5 The second vote in the United Mine Workers convention for vice president and secretary treasurer was announced this morning. SB McCullough of Bey City Michigan won the vice presidency over T Dempneay of Branton Pa with 1402 votes to 110. Eawin-Perry of Oskaloosa Iowa was elected secretary treasurer receiving 18th votes while John Fahy of Pottsville Pa was the nearest rival.
An ad fragment cites Alma Hug of Dover Ohio claiming insomnia plagued her with terrible dreams and nervous spells until using Dr Miles Netvite and Tonic. It urges seeking a druggist for guidance and promising refund if no benefit from the product as directed.
A midwinter electric storm hit Atlanta late yesterday afternoon, bringing thunder and heavy rain that flooded streets and stalled traffic. Power lines temporarily failed, with some outages reported as motormen faced blocked crossings and rivers formed on main routes. The event appeared to be the tail end of the depth-dealing tornado that struck the western south the prior morning.
A quirky note from the Carnegie library recounts how bowling was imagined to be adopted by presidents in the future. It mocks low scores and praises strong thumbs while noting the sport’s uncertain place in American politics and society, set against a chill sixty degree day.
Severe flooding from days of heavy rain and warm weather grips Germany. Nordhausen reports fatalities and many bridges swept away. Nuremberg sees record river levels with the Pegnitz flooding streets. Frankfurt and Odenwald report high waters. Herdecke is cut off as floods near Cologne threaten further disruption.
A suspect named Sutton faced U S Commissioner J M Be win after an alleged attempt to assault Marshal Dave Bucy near a Macon farm. The case centered on a reported death of a child and Sutton showed no clear acknowledgment of the crime, leading to a jail commitment.
Petersburg February 5 government and socialist factions pursue Azef whose alleged terroristic activity prompted withdrawal of protection. Premier Biolygin says provocative agents will not be tolerated and open court is needed to vindicate the government. Lopukine, ex police chief, held for treason in close confinement as revelation of secret letters emerges.
A report from Wes Point Georgia dated February 5 describes a case where a Velma Beshin, a young girl, was lured to the woods by Joe Chappel a white boy. Chappel was carried to Letayetic Alg for safety, with the community feeling strong against him and likely preventing a lynching.
Warden Helatrom of the penitentiary received notice from Rol Jette county clerk that a new trial has been granted for condemned man Joe Peltier. Peltier was convicted of the murder of a Rol Jette county farmer and his young daughter last summer.
Mobile on February 5. Salt will be filed in the law and equity court again at the board of public works for cutting down a tree on the property of Mrs. PF Haws. It was on the tree that the negro Richard Robertson was lynched on January 24. The board of public works ordered the tree cut down amid morbid curio seekers hacking the tree with hatchets and knives.
Edward Henry Strobel, longtime adviser to Siam’s government and Harvard international law professor, died January 25 1908 in Bangkok and was cremated today. The king presided over the rites as Strobel had served since 1903, after earlier diplomatic service and extended aid to Siam.
James R. Dowdell, longtime Alabama Supreme Court associate justice, is promoted to chief justice succeeding John R. Treen who resigned. Gov action followed broad support from lawyers and ten bench endorsements. Dowdell, of Lafayette, joined the court in 1898 after prior roles as solicitor and circuit judge.
In Spartanburg on February 5 1881 Foster, twice convicted of murdering John Young, a well known white man, was hanged at the county jail amid protests from his supporters who claimed his innocence.
An advertisement touts Dr. R. V. Pierce’s remedies as a physician endorsed, safe known composition treatment for women. It warns against secret nostrums, invites requests for a free booklet, and offers the 1000 page Medical Adviser with stamps. Also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as digestive aids.
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