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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
2
Yesterday morning a shipment of 37 women’s suits arrived, chosen in Atlanta to suit local tastes. The collection features shepherd checks, cream-striped wools, and navy to black weaves with satin linings and stylish tailoring. Prices cut to sell below normal value. today’s sale offers one-time choice of all 37 suits at a steep discount.
Willam J Bryan warned in Fla that tariff revision is unlikely this Congress. He said Republicans cannot lower duties for every voter who backed their campaign, and that money from the national fund was tainted, so no publication. He predicted no substantial tariff changes and urged disappointment for those seeking reform.
The four masted schooner Daran W Lawrence from Newport News bound for Boston was driven ashore in a gale near Hen and Chickens shoals off Cape Henlopen Delaware. Eleven people including the captain's wife were rescued by life savers as the vessel broke in two and split while aboard ten crewmen were saved and landed at Lewes Delaware.
A February morning meeting at Brown House gathered Grand Lodge Georgian Masons to discuss building two new Masonic temples. Representatives JR Dickey Atlanta EA Heard Rome J Rush Pelham Hon Taylor Golfin and Dr Dooly Macon attended. They plan to propose selling the Mulberry Street property and acquiring a more desirable site.
Brown Tout Macon Feb 10 reports Alexander Akerman denies reported ties to a post in Atlanta. He states he has not seen any bond interest from his brother Walter or any claim of a candidacy for an appointment. The article notes speculation and public statements amid political maneuvering.
The Savannah River rises to 27 feet in Augusta after torrential rains in tributary regions. No new danger is expected, though the river remains near flood levels. Some lower river cotton mills closed, and rail service faced interruptions from rising waters and a derailment on the Central of Georgia line.
Today brings fair to cold conditions with subzero readings in the Northwest. Georgia stations issue river warnings as a cold front moves east. In Bismarck temperatures hit 22 degrees below zero while southern areas remain near freezing amid the storm system.
A local river warning notes rising levels in the Flint and Chattahoochee near Albany and Alan. A humorous aside follows about Judge Gopher dozing at the switch, waking to a toy horn and an amused crowd as a chorus erupts, ending with a 42 degree temperature.
William Bryan, age 32, traveled from Bloride to Montgomery with Horace Hood, editor of The Montgomery Journal. He met the officers and mechanics, paid respects to Governor B B Comer at the state house, and spent two hours in the city during his stay.
Baltimore Md February 10 Bishop and BD Hoss of the Methodist Episcopal church a youth arrived here today from Nashville for medical treatment. The Bishop was reported to have stood the journey well and to be remaining comfortably at a hotel.
A Wisconsin woman writes of Postum replacing coffee after years of severe headaches stomach acidity and heart palpitations tied to coffee use. She notes her husband’s relief from attacks within days and claims she and others prefer Postum’s flavor, praising its health effects and long term benefits.
Dr. Rufus Dorsey is elected president of the Grady hospital medical board in a move described as a rare compliment to a young physician. He has earned wide confidence and respect among peers and is regarded as a prominent young medical man.
A four year board tenure places the physician ahead of seniors including Dr Darney and the late Judge Rufus T Dorsey II. Auburn alumnus and former quarterback, he studied medicine at Southern Medical College and Jefferson Medical College, earning his diploma in 1898. After internship, he served fourteen months as an interne, then joined the volunteer forces and went to the Philippines for two years. He is currently professor of clinical medicine at the Atlanta School of Medicine.
Chicago health officials announce a campaign to curb lace curtains they say trap bad air and spread disease. Commissioner Evans notes lace curtains on windows can worsen air quality and endanger residents, warning women to reconsider keeping windows shut to avoid illness.
Delegates from many French industries protest the American proposal raising tariffs on plush velvet and milk products, warning of a blow to French manufacturers. In Guthrie Oklahoma, state Senator G O Johnson of Fort Cobby and Senator P J Yeager of Tuiss die after inhaling natural cestrum gas, believed accidental.
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