30 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
1
A severe storm causes damage across multiple county sections. Officials report downed trees, blocked roads, and power outages as residents assess losses and emergency crews work to restore services. No serious injuries reported, but cleanup begins.
Center of disturbance was in Detroit. In the Western states loss of property was very large. Windy weather in Atlanta.
New York reports a weather warning predicting two hours of snow this afternoon followed by a quick rain. The forecast says a major storm, already raging in the west, will move rapidly toward the sea coast, bringing heavy impacts to the eastern region.
A violent January storm battered Chicago bringing heavy suet snow rain and high winds. Telegraph and telephone lines were prostrated disrupting service as trains went missing and injuries and fatalities were reported across Missouri Illinois and surrounding states.
A heavy snow and fierce wind hit Atlanta at 3 am as the Lyceum Theater on Decatur Street caught fire. Firefighters saved the block though several narrowly escaped as the three story building burned from restaurant first to roof. Crews moved horses from nearby stables amid fears of wider damage.
Scranton resident Edward J. Fuller, president of the International Salt Company, died in Augusta Georgia after traveling from New York with Dr J C Price of Scranton. Fuller had filed a claim today in Augusta following his departure Saturday.
Reverend D W Burkheld of Gratton Vermont has been called to lead the Presbyterian church at Opelika. He is the son of a former pastor of Montgomery's First Presbyterian Church, marking a notable clerical move in the region.
New York January 29 Police chaperonage of drunken men to their homes was discussed by Police Commissioner Bingham in testimony before a legislative committee investigating courts. He cited Chief Koehler of Cleveland and urged not arresting drunks. He noted discretion may be used for a five dollar fine and addressed graft, social evil, white slave traffic, and migrants.
Henderson Cremeans, reputed oldest man in West Virginia and possibly in the United States, died at 115 at his grandson Clark Crameane’s home near Point Pleasant, Macon County. He remained hearty, died after a fall near the crorcery store. His parents are said to be among the first married west of the Blue Ridge. His mother lived to 120, his wife to 101. A pioneer of the Ohio Valley, he left 70 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild, and abstained from liquor and tobacco.
London dispatches report widespread damage across Valencia and Murcia regions with Barcelona and Tarrassa among affected cities. Warnings describe submerged coastlines and panicked crowds as people flee collapsing structures. Malaga and Totana also suffer damage amid tremors felt along the Mediterranean coast. Reports from Paris and Washington note no confirmed local details beyond initial AP dispatches.
President-elect Taft began a sweep through the Isthmus, landing at Colon and traveling to Culebra by special train. He met Panamanian officials including Governor Porfiro Solendes and Mayor Henigno Andrion as the North Carolina cruiser and convoy arrived in Colon. Taft announced aims to inspire canal engineers to maintain independence of opinion and prepared to visit Gatun Dam the next day.
Amid wrangling over officers reports and alleged personal disputes the United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis heard rebukes of Indiana officers for seeking an injunction against President Lewis and national leaders. Leaders from Ohio and Illinois defended or attacked Lewis as the convention prepared to resume debate on the internal divisions and strikes across Pennsylvania and Alabama. In Mobile, Hardaway Young and wife were robbed after a pistol‑point hold‑up ordered by Lester, who and his wife were jailed without bail. At Atlanta, clergy and women organized with the Associated Charities, prompting pledges to preach and recruit new helpers.
The governor of Adrianople telegraphed the interior minister that Bulgaria is disbanding the reservists recently concentrated on the Turkish frontier.
A blaze in St Paul Minnesota on January 29 destroyed half a dozen business buildings including the White House Department Store and California Wine House causing about 600000 dollars in property damage. The cause is undetermined and no injuries were reported.
City council approves a new division of funds for street projects directing allocations to wards. The move aims to accelerate repairs, repaving, and sidewalk improvements across districts with emphasis on deficit areas and safety upgrades.
City council debate over an $18,000 street fund divided by ward lines. A substitute allocation proposed, giving each ward varying amounts from $2,000 to $3,000, with sixth and eighth wards showing opposition but ultimately voting in favor.
Georgia and nearby regions face much colder conditions Saturday and Sunday with cold air sinking south and east. Expect high winds from the north, and diminishing warmth across the area as the weekend approaches.
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