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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1910
Page
10
In Birmingham Alabama February 1 a white man stole a bulging stack of bills from J A Dial a stamp clerk amid a rush for one cent stamps. He fled with over 800 dollars in assorted bills. A chase ensued through six blocks as city detectives and federal authorities took up the search.
Augusta Ga February 11 William E Stone an alleged lunatic of Balti more Md is under arrest at Aiken DC on a technical charge but suspected of being the murderer of Dr Charles W Hickman here last week Evidence has been worked up by employees of a noted detective agency one of whom is in Aiken now The warrant was worn out for Stone last night by a lieutenant off the local police department He is said to answer the description of the wanted man fully An officer from Baltimore on his way to Aiken and a local extradition to be expected
Crowley Louisiana February 11 a power plant foreman cut current as standard practice at daylight saving the life of Paul Burrell a telephone lineman at a local hotel corridor Burrell tangled in a fallen cross electrical wire touching a high voltage line the wire scorched his neck and arms and began to roast until the power was shut off a hotel clerk smelled burning flesh and found him serious but recovering later this day
Minens Ga February 11 Special. Mrs W T Chappell rushed from the house when her child Mabel age three burst into flames in the yard. She grabbed the child and smothered the flames with her bare hands, suffering burns while saving the girl from severe injury.
Melbourne news reports the French bark Marshal de Turenne arriving from New York after heavy seas sank Captain Parrott and the third officer. The ship’s starboard boat was wrecked by a giant wave as Captain Parrott investigated damage. the third officer was rescued, but the commander perished.
Attorneys disclosed in a hearing how J Pierpont Morgan was informed by We Davison that Morgan firm would pay 7,245,000 to R L Day Co for Ohio and Indiana Telephone interests. Morgan reportedly told Davison to proceed and hurried to a luncheon, adding he knew nothing more.
Washington Pennsylvania February 11 Civil War veteran Levy T Proctor age 75 relaxed during a home Yiffe contest and after declaring his bull's eye collapsed. He was famed as a marksman and experts suspect heart failure caused the death amid the game.
Miss Jean Gordon and other speakers energize National Editorial Association and Gulf States YWCA delegates in New Orleans and Athens. Gordon urges conservation of women and children as a major American issue while commentators push editorial representation and continued progress in women’s suffrage and leadership.
In Columbus Mississippi on February 12 during a snowstorm Henry Betts a Black man who six months earlier killed J W Smith a white man in Chowder Springs vicinity was executed in the jail yard. The private hanging was witnessed by county officials and a few reporters Betts claimed just before death that a well known ivoryman in the city hired him to kill Smith.
A large Thomas County Farmers Union gathering discussed fertilizer orders for the coming season Benson and a push by agents and railroads. Plans for the county farmers fall were planned with strong enthusiasm. W P White and J Willis Moore elected as delegates to the state union meeting in Atlanta on the 22nd.
A Fez dispatch reports Sultan Mulai Hafid's stance toward the powers and especially France foreshadowing grave complications in his commission. The French consul protests recent developments and the French military mission suspends instruction of the Moroccan army, signaling tension and arrests.
Gulfport Mississippi February 11 Judge T H Howell collapsed and died while presenting an argument before the United States commissioner. The death was attributed to heart trouble. He had been a probate judge at Ellisville Mississippi and was born in Hannibal Missouri.
Eugene Roberts, a Black man from Savannah, was sentenced today to be hanged on March 11 for the murder of Louize Duncan. The ruling was announced on February 11 in Savannah, Georgia.
Judge William Hart of Davidson County Criminal Court received a letter claiming a man indicted for illegally selling liquor would be convicted and then assassinated in court with a pistol. A caller to a reporter warned of a plan to shoot Judge Hart and Attorney General McCain, saying a fellow in the courtroom would pass a pistol if conviction occurred.
Dr James B Dickey president of Emory college resumes campaign for 300000 needed to reach a half million endowment. Since last report 8355 added bringing pledged total to 269335. At Bat ton last Sunday Dickey secured 1350 and Professor Smith reported 960 from Madison. Endowment drive aims to complete by June with pledges for full 300000.
Louisville in February special report that Alderman Cadler introduced a plan to raise city revenue by taxing each cat and kitten within Louisville’s corporate limits with a $2 levy, presenting the measure to the council.
Lanett mayor P J McNamara denounces the charge of flirting with a young woman at the Savoy theater and asserts his innocence after a small fine was imposed in recorder’s court. He says he was indignant at being accused and believes a grave mistake was made in the handling of the case.
Thomasville Ga February 11 Special Thomas county wants her fall quote and as many more as she can get of the state convicts for the new year beginning April 1. Requisition has been made to the prison commission. Last year the experiment pleased the commission so they seek more convicts this year. Only about thirty misdemeanor convicts were used for road work last year. Thirty five convicts were allotted last year with about fifteen sent to Brooks county. This year other counties are unlikely to receive shares from Thomas.
Savannah February 11 A special report says Tybee Island will have a rebuilt hotel in time for the coming season. B Stubbs provides the site and 26000 while citizens may raise 50000. Nearly 25000 is already on hand making the project nearly certain. Construction to begin within the next two or three days.
Detroit scene in the manslaughter case of Dr. George A. Fritch as jurors and court officers visit Grosse Isle to view the final grisly evidence the dismembered body of Miss May bella Milman was found. Earlier trips included Ecorse Creek and the sewer mouth near a bridge, with defense counsel guiding jurors to key ingress points.
Washington February 11 The net white slave bill regulating no traffic in immoral alien women was passed by the senate today essentially in the same form as the house bill.
About twenty five near beer dealers in Columbus were indicted after the Muscoseo county grand jury session. The law requires state and county license payments by January 1 or upon starting business, with 300 dollars for retail and 1000 dollars for wholesale. Wholesalers and retailers rushed to comply as news spread of the grand jury inquiry. The ordinary of the county handles the tax but does not pursue collection or delinquents.
Clarence Tt. Mackay president of Mackay Companies and Postal Telegraph Company accepts the office of trustee and third vice president of the Equal Franchise Society replacing William M Ivins who resigned. His wife is active in the suffrage movement.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as simple, healthy, and non disturbing. It appeals to cultured and well-informed consumers, claiming California figs combine with beneficial laxative plants. It urges buying genuine, available from reputable druggists for fifty cents a bottle.
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