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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

10

Warm Weather Theories Prompted By a Globe Skew

A chaotic exchange on weather misinterpretations as readers debate why warm weather seems linked to eccentric ideas about the earth shifting its orbit and causing global weather chaos. Professor von Herrmann counters fruitless theories, noting January solar distance and planetary motions don’t explain regional heat.

Weather Office Florida von Herrmeen Herdiy Georgia Mexico Venezuela Bresilian Weath Brad Patagonia

Capitol Gossip on Voter Registration and Laws

Comptroller General Wright sends a long letter to Attorney General Hart detailing views on voter registration under the new law. The piece also notes the Georgia license denial for Ola Colony Life Insurance, prison farm land auctions, clemency filings, and a Seaboard Air Line hearing on Georgia passenger service.

Wright John C Hart Comptroller Central Boas Shem Ath Theater General Stewart Fultom County William A Wright W A Wright Yeaterday Georgia Ola Colony Life Insurance Company Chiloeg Old Colony Comptroller General

Telephone Co Enlarges At Fairburn Ga

A meeting of the Fife Telephone Company in Fairburn Ga reorganised to accommodate new members seeking service. J W A Sperr was unanimously reelected president of the enlarged company. A second line will be built to handle demand. standard material and equipment have been ordered and will arrive soon.

Fairburn Spacin Fife Telephone Company Fife J W. A. Sperr Waltburn Southern Bell Telephones and Telegraph Company

Gilmore Named as Sole Candidate for Vacant Louisiana Seat

Robert V Davey, representative from Louisiana's second district, died last night at midnight. Samuel L Gilmore, city attorney of New Orleans, was the only Democrat to file. Republicans failed to nominate a ticket, leaving Gilmore as the sole entrant for the vacancy.

Republian Robert V Davey Congress Second District Louisiana Samuel L Gilmore New Orleans Gilmore

Mobile Citizen Defends Statement About Lynching Remark

Robert J. McCreary, a well known Mobile resident, says he did not insult Minister Cox. He insists his remark, There goes a man who does not believe in lynching, was misinterpreted and that he never called the minister a coward.

Robert J .McCreary Mobile Als Robert J. McCreary W. J. E. Cox McCreary

Weather Teases Missouri Valley With Falling Temperatures

fragmentary report notes a weak end segment with a tanking trend and wet air, following an upper rate pattern over the Missouri valley amid falling temperatures and unsettled conditions.

Missouri Valley

Weather Outlook From Friday Through Tuesday

Rain is forecast for Friday across the Ohio valley and the middle Atlantic into the south Atlantic and southern New England. Expect rain or snow in the lower lake region and New England, then clearing with fair and colder conditions Sunday through Tuesday. Northwest and Rocky Mountain areas will be generally fair with low temperatures Thursday night and Friday, a warming rise by Saturday followed by another fall near Sunday.

Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Lower Lake Region New England Atlantic States Northwest Rocky Mountain Teglon Weet Gimday

Auditorium Inspection By Council Committee Highlights Progress

The launch committee on auditorium and conventions inspected the new building yesterday and found progress moving smoothly. They decided not to allow military use, awaiting completion around early and considered supervision arrangements with the chamber of commerce handled by Chairman Pomeroy and staff.

Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Ita Cla Ls

Relations broken by Chile and Peru spark diplomatic strains

January 28 reports from Vaiparaisa Chile describe a rupture in Chile Peru relations marked by the withdrawal of the Cuban minister in Lima and the revival of old tensions over Tacna and Arica. Chilean Admiral Wilson’s squadron is ordered north, while Peru rebuffs a Chilean tablet honoring fallen soldiers. The dispute remains diplomatic, not yet armed.

Vaiparaisa Chile Peru Benor JM Bohenique Lima Haa Reas Tacna Arica Wilson Magollan Siener Eicheniqua Pert Senor Kehenique Paruia

Yeggman Killed in Rail Yard Encounter

In a January 28 incident at the city railroad yards Patrolmen Walker and Mona confronted a suspicious man. The unknown yeoman was killed and Patrolman McDuffie Blone was fatally wounded. the burglar Stone was shot during the exchange as Walker pursued him and the suspect resisted arrest.

Taurens, & C Pollestation McDuffie Blone Iva Dintel Wounde Hioody Walker Mona Stone Tone

Dave Edwards Hanged For Murder In Crattancoge Tenn

Dave Edwards was hanged at the county jail in Crattancoge Tennessee for the murder of J. W. Davis. The execution followed a crowded scene as the drop caused his neck to break. Edwards spoke of meeting Davis in the hereafter, expressing faith and final thoughts minutes before death.

Gilbert Mathews Bibb Joe Verner Fulton Gaming Velvia Turner Carroll Jon Tannerson Emenvil Se Fe Lagute Bearcy Gijex James Dupres Chatham Imreny Howard Brown Fulton Rimismesher Iftaautt Trim Lewis Maimeneantr Nancy Marris Newton Ite David Wilson Noah Guanine Liberty Arthur i George Houston Surder Jobo Barnes Banocci Harry Pambal Bia Wil Biman Monte Gamnard Wihara Falton Wilton James A Gonesti Mason Wes Wil Tinsley Terrell Frank Dorecy White Henry Banks Lee Edwards Sumter Henry Carden Pike Rich Farguson Morgan Dave Edwards Crattancoge Tenn J. W. Davis Hho Davia Davis

Warrant Drawn for Pension Payments to Confederate Veterans

Governor signs warrant totaling 939,570 to pay 1908 pension obligations to Confederate soldiers and widows in Georgia. Comptroller General notes it is the largest treasury warrant countersigned. Checks to be mailed, with county-by-county payment totals and distribution over six weeks, statewide to pensioners by Monday. Core counties listed with respective payment amounts from $1,000 to $15,780 and related administrative steps.

Smith Georgia Wo A Wright Treasury Aid I W Lindsey Park Lindzey Sach Bulloch Oms Marke Gap Butte Calhoun Campbell Wornyth Ie i Gilmer Mair Gikncook Tah Glynn Gordon Grady Resi Haier Ton Jeaper SATH Jeckina Jonm Liberty Lampkin Nava McIntosh Merimether Milton Murray Tee Renw Flans Polk Briteyi Richmond Bciley

Viaduct Question Under Grand Jury Discussion

Since Wednesday the grand jury has met daily to consider the Washington Street viaduct issue. The November grand jury urged moving the recording on Calling Street and set a 40 day limit, which expired this month. Police did not act. A January session will decide whether to adopt or retain the existing arrangements. Another meeting is planned this morning to settle the question.

Washington Street Lethe

Arlantan Named Manager of Hotel Knick in New York

Chetices J. Owens, a famed hotel man once linked with Piedmont and Hotel Astor, is appointed manager of the Hotel Knickerbocker in New York, taking the post February 1. Owens has long been a leading figure in hospitality circles and this step marks another rise in his career at one of the country’s best known hotels.

Chetices J. Owens Woetry W. V. Zimmer Aflaeta Astor New York City New York

Oweng Visits Atlanta Then Takes Knicker Backer Role

Mr Oweng traveled from Gainesville to Atlanta spending January with his mother before joining the Knicker Backer. The Piedmont hotel hosts celebrated his stay with travelers and locals, praising his leadership as he moves toward Gatesville and a return to New York for February. He has a long hotel management career across Brunswick, Macon, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Memphis, St Louis, Kansas City, and the Piedmont. Clarkes Pure Rye is advertised as a trusted brand offering mail order options.

Oweng Atlanta Gainesville Piedmont James B. Reagan Gatesville New York Owens Beng Brunswick Macon Chettanooga Memphis S. Louis Plantere St Louis Baltimore Kansas City Hotel Astor Broadway Forty-third Forty-fourth Streets

Hungarian Orchestra at the Tabernacle

The Royal Hungarian Orchestra under conductor Louis Linski plays at the Baptist Tabernacle on Tuesday evening February 2. The ensemble, famed for shading and phrasing, is described as one of the finest in the country with members linked to major orchestras. The program date was moved from January 2 to February 2.

Royal Hungarian Orchestra Louis Linski Tabernaria Lyceum the Baptist Tabernacle Harops Rio Lipski Safara England Europe Anishthia

Saunders and Sharp move after fire damage

The real estate firm of Saunders and Sharp relocated from No 5 South Broad Street to No 26 South Broad Street after last Tuesday morning’s fire. Offices were damaged by water and the move was deemed necessary. They invite friends to visit at the new location.

Reat Saunders & Sharp No & South Broad Street No 26 South Broad

Juvenile Law Upheld in York Smith Case Release Ordered

Judge William H. Thomas of Montgomery concludes the juvenile court law is valid amid a ruling releasing York Smith a ten year old charged with burglary. The decision affirms that the 1907 extra penal act remains unconstitutional as applied to minors, holding that no child under four years of age should be jailed and that punishment rests with parents. The ruling argues the act would harm control of young black youths and invites further challenges to the law.

Montgomery William H.'Thomas York Smith

Polly of the Circus praised by Nashville critic at Grand

The Nashville Tennessean reviewer lauds Polly of the Circus at the Grand for four shows starting Wednesday. Fred Thompsons Polly of the Circus stars Margaret Mayo as Polly with Toliaferro in the cast and praises the production as clean appealing and emotionally blended between comedy tragedy and romance.

Kipings Fuxzy Wussy Grant and Rice Nashville Tennessean Polly Grand Race Atlanta Fred Thompsons Margaret Mayo Malth Toliaferro Nasshvilie Fotly Circus Hurman

Dialogue on luck and intelligence from a youth

A young man questions luck and the idea of fate, while someone responds with a streetwise view on homegrown philosophy. The exchange hints that intelligence and perseverance underlie outcomes more than chance.

Commission to Elect General Manager for Grant Park

The rare commission will meet at Grant Park to consider bylaws for board government and park regulations. A plan to appoint a general manager for an indefinite term with removal for cause and thirty day notice is discussed. Carey would present monthly park reports and oversee Piedmont park improvements.

Rare Commission Pew Dan Carey Grant Pari de Pote Diemissa Ntotra Park Piedmont Park Carey Judi

House adopts conference report on thirteenth census bill

Washington January. The House of Representatives today adopted the conference report on the bill providing for the taking of the thirteenth census. The key action was the Senate provision authorizing private printing of the census reports to reduce cost and speed up work.

Washington House of Representatives Senate Veneus

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