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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
6
Birmingham February report by state mine inspectors on the Short Creek mine explosion says eighteen men died. A labor miner prepared and fired a shot causing the blast, described as a windy shot. The blast released carbon monoxide from improperly placed shots and excessive dynamite, ignited by the flame.
A Nashville telegram notes a February meeting at Hopkinsville Kentucky to discuss the tobacco situation. The call condemns the current selling system as pernicious and urges the executive committee to convene a meeting and adopt a reform plan to restore trust and prevent disintegration. It favors allowing competitive tobacco sales and ending private barn or street sales.
A fragmented dialogue discusses social habits and financial pressures. The exchange mentions owning an automobile, having many friends, and carrying many creditors, hinting at societal expectations and debt.
Charlotte, February 9. W. A. Biggers shot and killed Z. G. Hood in the city center amid business troubles. Biggers, who lost an arm in a past railroad accident, sang loudly in a jail cell after the shooting. Hood died in hospital about twenty minutes later.
In Hopkins County a senator charged lobbyists representing corporations pressured lawmakers to influence votes. He claimed some state officials lobbied for bills not in their concern. He refused to name individuals, prompting a Senate committee to investigate the allegations while a vigorous denial from others followed.
The Interstate Commerce Commission told railroads in Louisiana it would be impractical to standardize any block signal system. The letter responds to inquiries from railroads who expected the ICC to mandate a uniform system, stating no concrete plan will be recommended or imposed.
Tampa on February 9 a farmer found a freshly buried body in a hog lot later identified as B Labelle a wealthy Italian from West Tampa. The skull showed a left temple blow and the body had been buried days. Police say the murder may stem from a feud. Three men Onafarto Chaamente Michielo Valenti and M Bolenti were arrested in connection with the crime.
Reports from New York indicate the 20 million Southern Steel Company, bankrupt last year, has reorganized with W H. Hes as president. Operations should restart within ten days with 3 000 to 5 000 jobs once all plants in Tennessee Georgia and Alabama are running. The Emley Alabama plant is part of the concern. Ex Governor Glenn of North Carolina visited Columbus to discuss the laymen's missionary movement and said he would retire from politics. A rain storm disrupted his scheduled address. Washington reports another census price bill item includes balance stock reports for cotton as of November December January and March.
Dublin February 6 At a United Irish League meeting opened by J Redmond tensions erupted into a Donnybrook style scene as priests and leaders clashed with supporters. Fagne Krean, Cork SE MP, rushed the platform in an apparent bid to assault Redmond, was restrained. Redmond restored order and the conference resumed. Meanwhile Austrian ships and infantry advanced toward the Montenegro frontier signaling heightened tension on the Balkan coast.
Mrs E Wolford Wood died at 8 30 this morning after an illness of over two years at 495 North Boulevard Atlanta. The funeral is at her residence at 2 pm this afternoon with interment in Oakland cemetery. She was 45 and survived by her husband and four children Miscas ielize Rose Laura Thomasia and Hazel. She was a longtime Atlanta resident and member of Grace Methodist church and daughter of Dr James Wharton Cropp of Culpeper Virginia, a Confederate surgeon.
Forest fires raged across the section, checked by yesterday's rain but feared to recur. West of Helena and Abbeville, flames burned fields and fences, destroying property and disrupting Telegraph lines. One residence, Eugene Cooper's, burned for about $1,000 due to a defective roof and water shortage.
Emory College in Oxford Georgia announces spring debate plans among national Greek honor societies. May debate candidates include C Vernon Billett from Augusta and B Wilcox from Fitzgerald with Hubert Quilman of LaGrange. Inter-society prelims begin February 27 with Edward Mackay of Belfast Ireland among representatives. The Felle Gamma Mu debaters include James Webb of Adrian and George Roach of Atlanta. New officers for Few Lodge were elected: H H Anderson of Henderson president and J S Harrell of Quitman vice president.
Mrs. Vandergrift reports her husband G. Vandergrift, a New York real estate figure, disappeared after leaving the hotel in Memphis with train companions to visit a nearby suburb. He did not return, despite Mrs. Vandergrift noting several hundred dollars and jewelry were in his possession. Investigators seek clues to his whereabouts and the missing party scenario.
Forsyth Ga February 9 Special Governor-elect Joseph Q Brown was hosted in Forsyth with a banquet at Hotel Lancaster attended by about forty leading citizens and officials. Brown addressed the group and later toured Bession Lift College with a speech to students before departing for Macon. In New York, McKeon Reynolds lawyer J Townsend and H M Atkinson named receivers for Shimewick Steamship Co, amid claims by Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Co over a note for 11812 dollars.
The Southern's Florida Special is the through day train to Jacksonville leaving Atlanta at 11 35 a m., arrives Macon 1 55 p m. and Jacksonville 8 40 p m. It connects with all south Florida trains and offers day coaches dining car and Pullman cars. Seat rate 25 cents to Macon and 1 50 to Jacksonville.
Washington February 9 The senate committee on naval affairs adopted a provision in the naval appropriation bill for the construction of two 26000 ton battleships. It is expected the measure will be reported to the senate tomorrow after lengthy discussion. Some senators opposed larger ships arguing for the previously authorized 6000 ton class. Senator Perkins and others said the plans were carefully studied by house committees and by Secretary Newberry and approved by the general board.
A 60 ton schooner Cleopatra sailing from St Andrews to Pensacola with turpentine and rosin sank in the Gulf after January 33 voyage. Captain Marton and four crew members perished with the vessel, which disappeared two days after departure amid Gulf storms. Also, William Jewell University faced a dormitory quarantine as measles cases spread among students.
Memphis Tennessee February police chief George T O Haver resigned after thirty one years with the department during a tense board meeting. W C Davis was chosen as his successor after a months long controversy over department management.
Raleigh February 9 the Bay tinger bill to bar railroad mileage book exchanges for tickets at auctions was reported unfavorably by the Senate committee on railroads in a 7 to 3 vote. The minority pledged to push the measure on the Senate floor after hearings where Southern Seaboard and Atlantic Coast Line representatives argued mileage books are not state-m mandated and should be regulated by railroads. The bill aimed to spare passengers the crowds from exchanging mileage books for tickets.
Plans are made for the K P Memorial in Macon Georgia with a April Sunday ceremony. Judge John F Ross heads the order in the state and will oversee the event while a musical program is set. J S Michter is chairman of the joint committee coordinating details.
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