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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1909
Page
3
City officials schedule a packed week at City Hall with regular and special meetings of council committees. The water board met today to review actions, while ordinance, police, tax, street, and sewer committees prepare for drafting and approvals before the charter amendment vote.
Call at the Singer store No 79 Whitehall street Atlanta Ga to examine five large pictures or needlework by women on a Singer machine. Description mentions French and Spanish discoveries in the Mississippi valley, amid curious references to turtles and cures.
Ottumwa February 7 Ten witnesses were examined by the coroner's jury to solve the death of Miss Clara Rosen whose body was found near her home with the skull crushed. Joseph Hopkins a government meat inspector detained. A search warrant seeks a missing diamond ring and brooch. Miss Rosen a stenographer had hinted a man followed her before her death. Witnesses reported a black overcoat and cap seen nearby but could not identify the wearer. Suspects remain in custody.
Boston area reports the death of John D. Moran a 56 year old attorney from Suttylkounty in Phoenixin Aviz while there to recover wealth. Moran earned the nickname The man who dared for his 1906 gubernatorial bid as a Democrat Republican reformer and his fierce campaign tactics including dismissing aides and summoning the Massachusetts legislature to testify. He later allied with the Independence League and did not back the recent presidential campaign.
F A Quillian chairman of the bond commission rebuts Mr Amorous on serial vs term bonds. He argues a thirty year plan yields higher premiums and interest savings, detailing calculations on premium, sinking fund, and investment returns to show greater city savings than serial bonds.
The California legislature moves on anti Japanese bills as national leaders weigh the implications. Roosevelt expresses support for California's stance while lawmakers in Portland and Washington debate emigration limits and the impact on U.S. relations with Japan.
In Mobile Alabama today Peechiont W M Kavanaugh and Dr M T Inge of the Mobile Anenciation met to craft the Southern League schedule. When KR J Chambere of Montgomery joins tomorrow the committee will finish and report at the spring Southern League meeting on February 23. The exact nature of the new schedule remains unannounced.
Senator Clay plans a Senate bill to let the secretary of war grant a twenty foot wide deed along the eastern edge of the Bert McPherson military reservation for road use. Fulton county would bear costs removing post buildings. fence replacement terms unclear. The measure follows War Department guidance and moves to the House for passage this session.
Grosvenor Dawe, managing director of the Southern Commercial Congress, says the group favors white European immigration to the South but rejects entrants who would undermine American ideals. He emphasizes self development, discipline, and assimilation, calling for immigrants who respect law, order, and U.S. civic life.
Washington reports a split in Congress over a watershed protection bill. The majority urges land acquisitions under forest reservations to safeguard navigable streams, while the minority argues fire and flood costs rose as forests were cleared and favors soil tillage and forest protection over land purchases.
A February 7 report states the American National Red Cross through Ambassador Griscom has allocated 700,000 to a committee led by Queen Helena to fund an orphanage caring for earthquake orphans. The project aims to house and raise the children as agriculturists under supervision of the Red Cross and Phanege.
Richmond Va February 7 President George W Stevens of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad today denied rumors of a railroad merger involving the Chesapeake and Ohio and other lines. He stated no such combination is planned and promised further comment in Chicago.
A large memorial service at Tabernacle honored John Barclay founder of Barclays Mission. Mayor Maddox H E W Palmer and Asa G Candler spoke. A committee was formed to establish John Barclay Playground in the Fifth Ward to benefit local children.
In Dea Loet, Me on February 7 Gomer Kethherside and John Flughes tonene uve faced near Widow Mya Adams home. Both were killed after a confrontation sparked by jealousy as Hughes spoke to Adams. A revolver was fired in close range, ending the deadly duel.
Mrs Rebecca F Wadley Noble widow of Stephen N Noble died after a long illness at 3 30 am at the Raoul home 708 Peachtree Street She was the mother in law of Captain W G Raoul and survived by her mother and elder kin Funeral services will be held at the Wadley home near Bounsbrick tomorrow afternoon Flowers are not requested by the family
In Macon Georgia last night a man named Jordan and a companion were attacked by a crowd of African Americans. They were forced to flee and Jordan sustained a severe head injury. He received treatment at a local hospital.
A morning fire in South Macon at 11 oclock destroyed twenty six cottages on Wilday Street near Pelble and Wilder. White residents occupied the cottages. Firemen took two hours to control the blaze as wind spread flames to adjoining dwellings, causing about 40000 dollars in personal property loss. Fire department was delayed due to being outside city boundaries.
Thousands gathered on the Lower East Side to honor the late Dr Adoiny af Rady pastor at the Peepie's nagenue. Funeral services featured benevolent circles and prayers from local figures, reflecting decades of service to the East Side community.
President Joews or tie tal Mine Workers DY AMOHEA and Indiana Miner Eiton retire in protest as the national miner strike narrows. Persistent woes push Indiana district officers from office, the union suspends leaders while awaiting arbitral ruling on the dispute between cor miners and operators.
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