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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1910
Page
10
Testimony reveals harsh punishment, shackling, and corporal punishment of black convicts at the stockade. Witnesses describe strapping, walling, and forced labor under Mr Vining and Mr Collier, with inmates alleging neglect, theft, and mistreatment including a black woman whipped on Memorial Day.
In Macon on December 31 a fire at 4 o clock destroyed the home of Mrs Joss Evans occupied by Conductor Lea Grace of the Maconstruct railway. The family escaped in night garments as the flames spread to an adjacent Mrs Evate residence. Firemen saved the second dwelling and insured losses are reported partially covered.
New York on December 31 authorities arrested three men in Brooklyn believed to lead a Black Hand organization that has carried out extortion across the city and surrounding areas for years. One suspect, Erasimo, previously faced twelve indictments in separate cases related to the same network.
The Savannah Presbytery formally removed Rev. Robert Grant from the Presbyterian rolls, citing unreliability and unfitness for ministry. It states Grant violated vows to study church unity and submit to presbytery governance, with extensive proof from his past charges and conduct.
A letter signed by many German residents of Atlanta and across Georgia thanks Governor Brown for pardoning a German man who had been imprisoned for horse stealing after a bad deed by a debtor. The man, who moved from Pennsylvania with a wife and two children, later reunited with his family as Germans raised a purse.
Handel's Messiah, a famed oratorio, will be presented Sunday evening at Jackson Hill church under organist Mr Barnes. About one hundred Atlanta Festival Association chorus voters and a twenty-man orchestra with the great organ will back the performance. Soloists drawn from the church quartet include Miss Mary Levetin, Mrs John Cooper, Frank Cundet, and Edward Werner. The program portrays the birth, ministry, death and resurrection of Christ. Doors open 7:30 pm and the rendition begins at 8:00 pm.
The steamer Comanche of the Clyde Line, from Charleston, ran aground on the easterly edge of the Swash channel while trying to enter the harbor this afternoon. The position is not dangerous.
Decatur street near beer dealer Minor was convicted in the recorder's court for violation of the prohibition law. Judge Broyles revoked his license and ordered permanent closure of the business. Minor's saloon, raided December 24, showed a bottle with whisky previously sold, and he was fined 600 dollars, sentenced 30 days, and bound over to the superior court with a 1000 dollar bond.
The Georgia Bread and Bakery Company stables at 8 Mangum Street burned last night about 7 30 o clock. Seven horses were killed, with fire alarms overlapping as multiple calls misled responders. Some horses were saved, but seven died in the flames. The establishment was insured.
At a negro frolic six miles east of Whitesburg Charley Rooks a young White man was shot Wednesday night Negroes Bill Virgo Johnson and John Boone were arrested charged with shooting Rooks one has confessed Officers report Rooks cannot recover and the incident arose after he went to the negro house for whisky
Miss Ina Bhenard, manager of the Birmingham Clearing House Association, reports 1909 bank clearings totaling 108,788,161 14 with an increase of 15,162,810 over the previous year. The December 11 release notes the yearly rise and the year’s overall financial activity in Birmingham, Alabama.
Fort Worth Texas December 31 HU Mudge has been elected president of the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf railroad to succeed B L Winchell who has joined the Frisco system.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science concluded its general session in Minneapolis, with a noon adjournment. A new resolution urged Congress to place an eminent astronomer as head of the United States Naval Observatory and to establish an immediate Bureau of Mines to study and reduce resource waste. Albert A. Michelson of the University of Chicago, a Nobel laureate, was elected president of the session.
The article discusses how defining foal whisky will be set out in upcoming regulations drawn by a special committee. Two members have been chosen Internal Ravenna Commissioner Cabell and Solicitor McCabe, both appointed by secretaries, with Nagel to name the third member as the cabinet meets to discuss the whisky question.
Agents of the American Foundation Society seek the final 75000 to secure Mrs Russell Sigo's 45000 gift. A Helen Gould check for 26000 reduced the remaining needed total to 765000, with January deadline looming.
Americus Ga December 21 Hon Thomas G Hudson commissioner of agriculture announced he would not run for congress in the third district opposing Dudley M Hughes instead he will seek reelection to the agriculture post with no opposition expected. Also news from Washington describes the Roosevelt steamer sale offer to Peary expedition being declined by the treasury department.
In Washington on December 21 a DAR defalcation scandal caused two female clerks to die or collapse from worry. A confession revealed, names withheld, sparking nationwide fear despite innocence. A new accounting system followed the irregularities.
Public notice-style testimonial promotes Eclipse Catarrh Cure as a rapid remedy for catarrh with instant relief. Contains customer letter from S A Kennedy of Hollville Texas praising benefits including improved hearing and sleep. Advertisement directs readers to mail for a 25 cent trial or $1 order, funded by money order.
Macon Ga December 31 Special Oliver Orr was today named custodian of the stock of merchandise of B B Barkedale Norwood Ga appointed by Judge Emory Speer upon the petition of Talley and Hayward creditors. The stock valued at 7000 dollars and creditors claim the debtor favored some creditors in the distribution.
A major blaze swept the American Express Company offices and store rooms near Grand Central Station, causing extensive damage estimated at six hundred thousand dollars. The fire raged for hours, consuming the main building and adjacent structures while Christmas shipments and express packages were ruined.
Mourmelon LeGrand December 31 A French pilot named Batder attempted to circle for the Michelin cup in distance and duration when his aeroplane failed. The craft landed atop a pine tree but Batder escaped uninjured, leaving the machine suspended in branches.
Cascarets claim to improve bowel and liver function, noting many ailments stem from digestive issues and promising relief for tired heads and bodies through better bowel health.
Thomas B Watson of Thorm son is challenged by Georgia churchmen to a public debate in Atlanta on the proposition that foreign missions conducted by Christian churches are unwise unnecessary and fruitless. William T Emis of Philadelphia invited Watson to uphold the affirmative. The call follows Watsons recent outspoken criticism of foreign missions and notes he had not yet replied when contacted.
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