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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
6
In Commerce Georgia on February 23 I L Tucker of near the town was injured in a strange accident. While sitting on the end of a long lever under a large stock jug the weight shifted and he was hurled about twenty feet into the air. He landed on his head and shoulders suffering internal injuries.
An investigation found no evidence of the so called third degree used by Newark Police against Mrs. Mary J. Wilhelm. Officer Michael Corbitt denied the report published February 4 and says the claim of pollen related third degree is untrue.
The Kyiv police bar a planned university celebration of Charles Darwin's centennial on February 23 citing religious objections to Darwinian theory, preventing the event in the city.
Dan W. Rountree of Atlanta arrived in Washington to appear before the Supreme Court in the South Carolina dispensary case. The matter may be taken up tomorrow for argument as attorneys discuss the disposition of the $200,000 in the state treasury from the dispensary operation. Washington reports note other attorneys involved, including Attorney General J. Freder Lyon and W. F. Stevenson.
Morristown N S February 23 Miss Sylvia Green daughter of Mrs Hetty Green of New York one of America's wealthiest women married Matthew Astor Wilks great grandson of John Jacob Astor at St Peters Episcopal Church Rev Phila mon Sturges officiated. A one horse cab and a parade of wagons followed by street crowds and students at Stevens Institute creating a loud, comic scene before the Lackawanna depot arranged a special car for the party.
An Atlanta bookshop report notes the release of Twilight of Consciousness a study on psychic suggestion by Royal Dariel with an introduction by Dr. C Greck in ridge Wilmer. The volume drew local interest as stores stocked copies yesterday.
An Atlanta man contributed to a new psychology book born from over twenty years of investigation and experimentation. The work by Daniel blends psychology with Christianity in accessible language with Wilmer’s Introduction arguing both fields can align. The volume aims at ministers physicians teachers and casual readers alike and uses large print on heavy eggshell paper. In a side note race results appear with Helen Virginia winning a 10 yard dash and Heart of Byacinth coming in second in a field including several other runners.
Decatur will erect a modern public school on the current site at once. Architect Eugene Wachenlirof prepared plans accepted by the board of education and city council. The building will include heating, water, and modern facilities and should be ready by next fall for the Agnes Story college and Donard Fraser high school.
Miss Mumis Kirkland, 19, daughter of farmer W. T. Kirkland near Harlem, Ga, died by self inflicted gunshot this evening. Officials note illness and despondency as factors. she was alone in her room when the act occurred.
Rome Georgia February 23 Special The municipal primary completed tally shows five members of the people's ticket elected and two of the citizens' ticket. Elected councilmen are Dr William Delay Dr W F Harbin M Irwin Wester Hanna Carey J King W Copeland and F S Fresman. Total votes 874. majorities up to 193. Election was orderly. old executive members re-elected.
Brown House Macon Ga February 23 Special. Tomorrow will be a day of banquets barbecue and speeches for Macon business leaders. A large party led by Central Georgia Power President W G Munsee will travel by special train to Lloyd Shoals for a barbecue then return for the Chamber of Commerce banquet. The event draws hundreds of local business men and visiting financiers from New York and the East with railroad officials and industry presidents attending.
J W Crate Atlantic Coast Line passenger agent traveled from Georgetown to Savannah to move General E B P Alexander who was recently stricken with paralysis to the home of his son A L Alexander in Savannah Ga. Alexander had sold holdings on North and South islands to travel for health and was once a warm friend of late President Cleveland. He has recovered enough to walk about.
In Columbia on February 23 a Black man named Mayes, after being arrested and held at the guard house, was removed to the town outskirts and whipped by unknown individuals. He was later found at his father's home near the Blyth? river, and the family described the event as an attempted fright scare with no serious danger or trouble anticipated by officials.
Memphis Tennessee was selected by the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association as the site for the 1908 convention. The event will begin May 18 and run for three days, with the executive committee authorizing the announcement.
An unusual funeral was held yesterday in the chapel of L. J. Yee for William Jones, an aged negro and longtime faithful servant to the Harrison family. Dr. Holderby officiated, reading scripture as the procession carried the casket to its final resting place. Captain Harrison, his brothers, and his nephew John Morrison bore the body, reflecting deep affection for the servant who served the family for many years.
Montgomery reports Sheriff Hood on a Sunday suburban swing. He says no visible negro crowds near illegal drinking spots and notes stronger adherence to prohibition than expected. Hood quotes a preacher praising voluntary help to enforce the law and mentions local cooperation with officers. Clarke's Bore Ry a is advertised as a bottled whiskey with four quarts delivered.
Funeral services over the body of Miss Lily Beall were held at 10 40 this morning at the residence of Milton A Smith 20 Park Street with Dr Richard Orme Flynn officiating Pallbearers included George Forrester BL Elmo Massengale Joseph Scrutchin Millen A Binith and Dre J W Hurt and W C Jamungmn Internment was at Oakland The deceased had lived most of her life in this city She is survived by no brothers A I Beall of Charlotte NC Samuel Beall of Texas and one sister Mrs Frank Lowman of Atlanta Also aunt of George and Thomas Lowman Mrs Robert Hancock Mrs Springs Sire and Beall Te Wright and Campbell Beall She was sister of the late Captain Beall who was a conductor on the Western and Atlantic railway
George W Jones presided over the Commercial Club Washington birthday banquet in Montgomery Alabama on Monday night keeping the crowd of nearly two hundred entertained Speakers included former President AG Stornes and club president Miles who spoke of the club's future Retiring Secretary Dawe was honored Mine Heat Hickey’s dinner was served amid a display of fellowship The remarks emphasized the club's growing popularity based on southern effort and harmony.
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