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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
7
A concise report notes the final stage of a long contest spanning Vardaman and neighboring regions. The outcome confirms a decisive victory with key figures recognized for their roles. Readers are urged to follow related updates as the situation develops further.
Jackson Miss February 22 Leroy Parey of Greenville lawyer and planter was chosen tonight United States senator to succeed the late A J McLaurin and to serve the three year term by a majority in joint legislative caucus of five votes over former Governor James K Vardaman. The result ended a seven week deadlock.
Rising Fawn Georgia February 22. The wife of John Buffington, living miles away, pursues Buffington and Mrs Georgia Denton who reportedly obtained a license to marry in Chattanooga. Buffington reportedly fled with Denton toward Oklahoma. Buffington’s wife had visited her father near Valley Head. Jim Tinker plans immediate action to arrest Buffington. much of the disposed property belonged to Mrs Buffington.
A three and seven year old, J D Norris and Martha Norris of Hedgewood Avenue, were bitten by a mad dog. Neighbors pursued the animal until it died. Pasteur experts later confirmed the dog’s madness, prompting medical concern and official notices to the Norris family.
New York February 32 William J Conners chairman of the democratic state committee on the eve of départure for Albany tonight predicted he would retain the chairmanship. He said the opposition has not vote enough to oust him and warned against Murphy driven tactics. Conners claimed the Murphy crowd erred in figures and promised an open meeting with him in charge. He pressed for party unity as the Dems near a pivotal contest and refused to align with Murphy or Hearst factions.
February report from New York states John Early, once in US infantry, is homeless with two children and no visible support. Dr. T. Bulkley of the New York Skin and Cancer Hospital refutes leprosy claims, calling Early’s condition pitiable and urging public aid and employment opportunities.
Mrs Carrie Berlingrath Mason widow of Tyr Walter P Mason died of pneumonia at her uncle’s home on 29 West Fifteenth Street after a week of illness. A Fort Worth native who later moved to Atlanta, she was 45 and survived by son Dr Albert B Mason his mother and two sisters Miss Helen and Miss Bellingrath plus brothers Henry and Albert Bellingrath. Funeral Thursday at 10 in 177 Crew Street with Rev Dunbar H Ogden and Rev H J Williams. interment Oakland Cemetery.
A 17 year old boy Branice Jelly or Jolly left Birmingham for Atlanta to seek fortune. His sister Anna was shot dead days later. A letter from the Birmingham Chief Jennings asks authorities to locate Branice and return him to his grieving mother and sister.
Solomon Fiskblatt, longtime mayor of Wilmington and former New York resident, died today aged 67. Funeral services will be held tomorrow from the Vermpie Church with burial to follow. The obituary notes his prominent role in local affairs and connections to New York.
Jamies A Cook, the American railway conductor, was released from custody in Guadalajara after nearly six months in detention. He faced charges tied to negligence in a railway radio duty on a theft case. Bail was set at 32,000 pesos.
The Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes, one of the world’s largest dreadnoughts, sails from England to Rio de Janeiro. The body of Joaquim tobe conveyed to Brazil will rest on the American cruiser North Carolina. L Chermont will accompany the body. The Minas Geraes, launched September 10, 1908, ranked as a leading battleship in its era and reflects Brazil’s practice of naming ships after states.
Tampa February 22 crowds exceed fifty thousand for the Washington birthday feature of the Panama canal celebration. The large attendance was described as one of the most notable efforts in the South, with many visitors noted among the throng.
The Dalai Lama of Tibet, leader of the Buddhist faith supported by Tibetan notaries, is reported to have left from Hasspito, India, and is expected to reach Darjeeling next week. The flight is said to be prompted by the occupation of Khan province by Chinese troops to bolster Neiv L Hasse garrison.
Banks Talmadge of 198 Whitehall Street was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct after crashing the funeral at Harry G Poole undertaking establishment for Charles Mason, a Confederate veteran. He refuses to give his name and claims to have “taken a little too much.” He will be tried this afternoon by Recorder Broyles.
Morehead Kentucky February 2 Miss Goldie Cantrin a pretty girl of 17 was taken in charge by authorities after being found attending school as Sam Murray dressed in boy's clothes. She ranked second in her classes at detection. An orphan living with an aunt at Salt Lick her family is prominent in eastern Kentucky. This is her third adventure in male attire with a prior stint as a News butcher on trains.
Reports say an undertaker in Carolina was fined twenty dollars for crowding bodies in coffins. An investigation reveals crowded potter's field graves with bones scattered as bodies remain in ground for years. The practice includes piling new burials into existing coffins and bones may be discarded. Authorities expect further inquiry into the crowded cemetery.
In New Haven on February 22, a naturalization applicant stated that while Tate is the head man, Roosevelt is coming back. The reply was given in the United States circuit court as part of the ongoing naturalization inquiry.
Glasgow February 22 Lord Curzon of Kedleston has resigned the rectorship of Glasgow University. Earlier the university students adopted a resolution opposing the rector for postponing the installation ceremony in favor of his political engagements.
Three boys were fatally hurt and several injured when mobs attacked Philadelphia Rapid Transit cars after service resumed. Market Street saw continuous disturbances as cars were stoned and police assaulted. Dozens were arrested, militiamen deployed, and a tense standoff with a large mob persisted.
Local report notes fair and colder conditions to arrive, with moderate northwest winds. Temperatures show a low around zero F in some areas, while rainfall remains negligible. Section director Herrmann indicates a slight deficit since January and overall minimal precipitation across 24 hours.
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