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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
8
Macon February 16 Special reports no trace of R W Holt mail clerk on passenger train 6 in Georgia Southern and Florida railway wreck. Officials have not located his remains by noon today after a search. Widespread fear he did not survive as reports say he wandered off injured.
Baltimore February 14 capital tonight reports General Igonard Woods condition remained unchanged despite days of illness. Military and civilian officials provide no new details as public interest continues to grow.
At the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs a library addition was formally dedicated. The new wing houses about 30 000 volumes and forms part of a million-dollar property run by a trade union for indigent and sick members. Speakers included Mayor Avery, a Denver Typographical Union representative, a local union rep, and International Typographical Union President James M Lynch, who gave the principal address.
Frank Hooks a young white man was severely burned near noon today at his father s paint shop foot of Dorn Street Brooklyn He fell into a pot of boiling tar and was found unconscious He was rushed to a local hospital where doctors reported no hope for his recovery.
Washington reports Senator Stone of Missouri rejects Governor Hadley s demand for a recount. Stone asserts a full legal investigation cannot occur without violating state constitution and statutes. He questions how an investigation could be conducted and warns of political repercussions for those making false statements.
In Pittsburg on February 16 a highwayman entered the East End drug store of BR Brown, held up the druggist with a revolver, and robbed the cash register of $115. A woman who confronted him fainted as he left.
In Savannah Georgia on February 16 Reverend Wallace of the Christian church tendered his resignation as pastor. It is said he may become an agent of the Antiballoon League in Georgia.
The Georgia state prison commission denied commutation for Willard Webb, convicted of criminal assault in Cobb County in 1909 and sentenced to death. The commission ruled commuting would lack legal authority without jury mercy. Chairman Hutchins criticized reliance on higher authorities and hinted at retrying death-sentence cases.
The Merchants and Manufacturers Association of Atlanta unanimously endorses William A Wimbish for one of the judgeships of a proposed court of commerce. The group urges creation of the court to unify decisions and benefit all classes, praising Wimbish’s training temperament and experience for the role. They petition the president to appoint him if the court is formed.
Albany N Y February 16 The name heard today in the legislative bribery inquiry was Jean Burnett once assemblyman from Ontario county who died in Albany during the 1907 session Burnett’s only known income was his Assembly salary, and his estate was commonly estimated at $300 000 The investigation links envelopes containing sums from the American Bridge Company to various figures including Burnett, with other names under scrutiny in a widening probe of campaign funds.
Tampa Fla February 16 The Florida Association of Winter Palities organized to secure uniform charters and laws for municipal government to replace many local bills. Most attendees favored commission government. A phosphate men’s convention plans to form an association to improve market and transport. The Southern Bankers convention on February 20 will feature Vreeland and Teller on proposed national banking changes, with about 200 invitations accepted across the South.
In Dawson Ga on February 16 special report Terrell County lays out full slate of contenders for clerk of superior court W B Dozier the incumbent C M Harris and G W Bass for the post For sheriff incumbent M G Hill seeks reelection while D K Christie a former sheriff and J B Turner are running Also running for tax collector are C M Gormerly J Fussell and J G Garner For receiver the field includes H A Chambress J L Jennings and J D Laing with incumbent L L G Pinkston likely to run again No announced candidates yet for treasurer and coroner and incumbents may face no opposition.
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company held its annual stockholders meeting in Mobile on February 16. Directors were reelected and a directors’ meeting in New York on March 2 will confirm reappointment of the old officers.
Coromilas a Greek minister to the United States will arrive in Savannah tomorrow and address the Greek colony at the Greek church. After visiting Savannah he will proceed to Florida.
Miss Agnes Leslie Elking, 28, niece of Senator Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia, shot herself in her hotel apartment after a farewell party for friends. She wrote that life is a struggle she cannot meet. Her motive is uncertain. relatives objected to her acting career and she had pursued stage work in New York. She had filed a damage suit earlier against the Metropolitan Street Railway Company.
Wilbur Wright, the airship man, may choose Montgomery as a site for flying machine experiments after viewing six locations with a citizens committee. He left for New York to return in two weeks with his forces, aiming to train men at the station here on practical handling and control of the machines using clear ground and level fields free of stumps and fences.
David A Hines, beaten and robbed near a campfire at Tifton, died after nearly twenty four hours of unconsciousness. Relatives in Linginston NC requested that his body be sent to them for burial.
The Steamship Parthian rammed and sank the Magic City at the mouth of the St Johns River in Jacksonville Florida. The Magic City was laden with merchandise and was entering the bar when struck. The wreck lies in twenty four fathoms of water and efforts will be made to raise it.
In Valdosta February 16 a 19 year old Black man attempted to commit a crime against four year old daughter of horse trader Mr McNamara near Lake Tark. He was captured by John Lofton and jailed. The child was frightened but unharmed.
On February 16 Macon officials received an inquiry from Henry Horne representing foreign capital about buying the Larha Park space on Third Street between Mulberry and Poplar for a large commercial development. The information request and proposed plans await the city council’s action.
Albany police jailed G C Rhodes of Moxley on February 16 for bigamy and attempting to flee bond. He had married Mollie Morgan, 18, daughter of W P Morgan, last August. The arrest followed a train stop as he and his wife were headed toward Macon, while relatives searched the city for Mollie Morgan.
John B Burke chief clerk of the Queen and Crescent railroad cut his throat with a razor while beside his wife in Cincinnati Ohio. He had been suffering nervous prostration for a year and probably will die.
In Columbus on February 16 the wets won a senate battle with an 18 to 214 vote forwarding the Dean bill to the committee on municipal affairs. The measure amends Rose counts to exempt cities from the operation, with the wet committee in control and the temperance committee named dry.
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