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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
5
Storm warnings and a looming cold front sparked alarm as a cyclone threat faded. Temperatures plunged across the region with Helena at 12 below zero and Denver two below, while Atlanta faced growing gloom midday as daylight faded rapidly after 1 PM.
In Atlanta a blackout disrupted life as sudden torrents flooded streets and drugstores. Pedestrians sheltered in hallways while a weather desk logged 1.72 inches of rain in twelve hours, triggering fear of eyewash or storm impacts and prompting urgent phone reports.
Washington reports the United States disavows responsibility for remarks by Representative Rainey of Illinois criticizing Panamanian President Opaldia. Secretary of State Baconta states views of individuals do not reflect government policy. Panama protests were raised by the minister.
Georgia postmasters appointed in Creek Liberty and Taylorsville counties include Jacob E. Howard and James Franklin. Resignations noted for Ripley Inges, Jones in Tayloreville, and Nash Banderson in Bartow. Camden county lists William and Coursin as acting vice postmasters.
An old add asserts a digestive aid will fix stomach troubles by restoring natural juices. It claims forty thousand physicians endorse it and urges readers to buy a package, send name and address for a free sample, and trust the product to improve digestion without dangerous effects.
The Constitution notes subscriptions for the DeBray orphans in West End were received with promises of a $10 donation for paint from Southern Patch and Varnish Works via Joseph Hirsch. Atlanta donors listed include HBCL Wilson $18, Akers $2, and G Heilman $35, with general charity urged to aid the home following a murder.
Chattanooga Tenn February 9 Before Judge Sanford in Knoxville US court the Southern Railway was fined 800 on six counts to two cases for violations of the federal safety appliances act Four other counts were withdrawn and are to be tried in Chattanooga. The offenses were committed in the Chattanooga court territory.
Obituaries and funeral notices for Levi Cohen and other residents. Details include services at Jewish Temple Richardean and Pryor, interments in Oakland and Hollywood cemeteries, and mourners such as Mrs Steinheimer, Mrs Davis, and the Ritchie family. Additional notices cover the deaths of Paul L. Roberds, Mattie L. Thompson, and T. B. Vickery, with service times, chapels, and burial locations.
The Atlanta Hotel Men's Association held its annual meeting at the Kimball. Will Zimmer of the International Hotel Men's Association directed Southern states affairs and May 2 and 13 were set for the convention in Atlanta. Members present included Les Barnes, Fred Houser, Dabney Scoville, M. Dutton, H. L. Harper, James Williams, Jack Wilson, Harry Giverman, W. C. Morgan, and C. D. Alexander among others. committees were named to organize hospitality and entertainment for visiting delegates.
In Lakeland near Tampa Florida an 18 year old girl was seized on her way to school by a Black assailant but she resisted and escaped as a mob of about 1800 men hunted him through woods. Elsewhere King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived in Berlin with William II amid unemployed protests and city clashes ending with police dispersing marchers and injuries.
Washington February 9 Much discussion has arisen over whether Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania, selected to be secretary of state in the Taft cabinet, can constitutionally accept the office. The question hinges on section 4 of article 1, which bars a senator from taking a civil office created or increased in pay during his term. Knox’s term runs until March 3, 1911, two years after Taft would name him for confirmation, raising doubts if he can accept the state portfolio. Knox declined to discuss the matter when raised tonight.
News from Atlanta reports the death of Gacar Norfleet the actor, aged 31, of Bellevue Hospital New York. He was the brother of J Riley and T B Felder of Atlanta. Death caused by heart disease. Riley and Mrs Felder left for Memphis yesterday. funeral arrangements to be announced.
New York February 9 The manager announced Langtaat will race Alfred Shrubb in Buffalo on February 26 for 37500 puran currency in a 5 mile contest. Shrubb, the English runner who recently lost to Langtaat at Madison Square Garden, is confident of victory.
In Columbia on February 9 the deadlock for associate justice remains unresolved as ballots tally shows Taltews Colhtan 43 Shappard 42 ydrek 55 M la Smith 62 Braster a3 P Carey 1 with prosect of a break tonight and fourth ballot results awaited.
A San Renetsco dated telegram to President Roosevelt from the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association appeals for federal intervention to end discrimination against Chinese residents in California. The message cites property losses in Reno and seeks court testing of laws seen as constitutional challenges, urging protection against anti Chinese measures. It notes pending arrival of Coach Bailey to Macon and an associate entering hard labor details after weather allows.
London reports from Gibraltar and Madeira dispatches indicate a collision between a U S battleship from the Atlantic meet and the Georgis near Gibraltar. Wireless notes added that the Connecticut was reported all well, position about 600 miles from Gibraltar.
In Columbus on February 9 Emily Cromwell niece of defendant and Mrs Dupree sister testified scenes in the Smith Laurent murder case. Cromwell said she had seen strange acts pointing to insanity in the family. Mitchell, the justice, said the shooting was self defense with no witnesses. The defense counsel urged order as spectators demonstrated.
Walter Hawley longtime New York Evening Sun political reporter is found dead at 48 from typhoid fever at his home in New York City after a 19 year career with the paper He was born in North Carolina and earlier worked for the Birmingham Age-Herald Hawley helped found an association of newspaper men and joined the Evening Sun in 1890. In other brief items a wreck near Muskogee Oklahoma killed Joseph Quinlan and left Jack Nelson missing and severely burned rail accident survivors were named.
A nitro glycerin blast blew open the outer doors of the Whitehall Drug Company at 498 Whitehall Street. The inner safe remained locked and untouched, saving $180. Crackmen escaped with $2 from the till as Bicycle Officers pursued. no one injured, proprietor Dr J O McElroy and family awakened by the explosion. Police found smoke and a drilled hole in the safe. several rooms above housed ledgers and remained unaroused.
Washington reports Grosvenor Dawe of the Southern Commercial Congress announces the start of the Southland campaign from Montgomery Alabama with office openings. He outlines cooperative plans, funding goals of about a million dollars, and aims to accelerate southern development to parity with the north and west, with support from notable figures such as Oscar S. Straus and Gifford Pinchot.
February mass tragedy at Wetershopa pond near the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School. Helmath, 26, of Cleveland, president of the senior class, and Gertrude Hurd, 18, of this city, broke through thin ice. Telmagin regained footing but returned for the girl and perished.
Secretary Donnell of the city seeks soughed salaries for multiple positions with a $1300 annual pay and others at $1100 while four assistants in dairying are requested with salaries from $1000 to $1600. Tonight Central Presbyterian Church hosts a sermon and lecture by Dr B L Morrie on evangelistic progress. city council committee meets about street railway matters and a franchise petition from Piedmont Power Company. Also a note that Rowe, released from the city stockade, was re-arrested and faces renewed charges after a 60 day term.
A brief OCR fragment presents multiple item prices such as 1.00 1.50 8.60 and 4.00 alongside numbers 125 and 175, but lacks names or context to identify items, vendors, or dates.
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