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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
4
Ticket office locations listed for Mardi Gras events include the Fourth National Bank Building and Terminal Station with hours and service details for attendees seeking advance purchases.
Witnesses describe emotional scenes as Senator Carmack widow faces defendants. Attorney General presents indictment while Colonel Cooper and family attend. State witness EBH Craig testifies on November 7 8 and Cooper's violent manner amid threats to Carmack.
Witnesses describe Senator Carmack's killing and the involvement of Colonel Cooper and Robin Cooper. Drama unfolds in court as a key witness relives the moment, identifying the revolver scene and the voice that accosted Carmack. Testimony covers Cooper threats, the shot delivery, and witnesses nearby, including Mrs Hastman and Mr Eastman.
In Cumming Georgia on February 16 a man named Mayfield who shot Darel Garrett and fired at Garretts sister eluded officers. A fund has been set to reward Mayfield's arrest as Garrett lies gravely wounded and recovery is uncertain. Liabilities reach 1 150 000. In Cleveland Ohio on February 18 the administrator of Lamprechts Brothers and Co says the receivers will likely realize 1 100 000 of the 1 150 000 owed with 700 000 pledged in various banks and debts to be shared by creditors.
The document lists appellate filings and judges involved in numerous cases from Georgia's court system, naming plaintiffs in error, defense counsels, and the respective trial courts. It references entities such as Atlantic Coast Railroad, Savannah City Court, Macon City Court, and judges including Meld Burtot Gmith, Worle, Hawkcns, and Johnson, with case origins from Watson, Dalton, Macon, and other Georgia locales.
A list of property transfers and warranty deeds is recorded, naming grantors and grantees including Margaret S Hall, Mrs Sarah, Aaron B Roberts, J C Baldwin, Germania Sayingn, Oakland Lumber Manufacturing Company, Converse Publishing Company, James T Anderson, Joan E B Terrell, Grice Bancroft, Atlantis Georgian News, Elizabeth A Philippe, and others. Transactions cover Baker read, Ponce de Leon avenue, Henry street, Oakland avenue, Uskland avenue, Fdrewood avenue, Chestnut Street, Piedmont avenue, Madmont avenue, Grant Street, and more, with deed values ranging from $1250 to $8800 and larger loans noted.
Captain Jentan and crew of the Norwegian bark Geler from Elsor Norway reached shelter in small boats after Unalrveort went ashore last Friday night. The crew stayed aboard until Saturday morning, seeking a safe harbor to Carrabelle cannot be determined until further word.
Washington representatives discuss plans to travel around the world soon after adjournment of Congress. Talks on final arrangements are ongoing with possible departure by steamer, heading via China and nearby ports.
Cattle receipts near 380575 head, prices steady to higher with cattle and calves showing gains. Hogs receipts around 20000, market expected higher with choice heavy hogs and packers steady. Sheep receipts about 1000, demand strong with higher lambs and yearlings. Groceries section lists corrected prices from Oglesby Grocery Co with wide item variety and bulk pricing across meats, staples, and baking goods.
Foreign finance report from Berlin notes the Imperial Bank lowers the discount rate from 4 percent to 3 percent effective immediately. The change is Germany’s first since June 8, 1908, with London exchange at 20 marks 50 pence for checks. Short bills at 4y percent, three months bills at 2 percent. Coffee markets in New York show steady to firmer tones with Rio and Santos values quoted and futures trading firm weaker by modest margins.
The President names ambassadors and ministers to foreign posts including Thomas Eving Dabney Louistans for Embassy designation in Mexico City, Bayard Cutting Jr for Legation in New York, Tangster Morocco Coneu] st Cartagena and Charles Statham Noth Caroline for additional postings, reflecting a series of diplomatic appointments.
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