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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
1
Citizens form two committees to address a proposed crematory in the Ninth Ward one focused on peace and the other on opposition. The groups seek to influence officials and public opinion while noting environmental and health concerns. Local residents, churches, and neighborhood associations rally for a cautious approach and demand full disclosure from city authorities.
A mass meeting in East Atlanta organized peace and war committees to block a crematory in the ninth ward. Led by KM Haring the group plans legal and advisory steps, with over 4000 dollars raised and W A Verney named treasurer. Members from Ormewood and other wards pledged support including city officials and ward clubs backing the fight.
Census figures show Rhode Island with 342,474 residents, a 26.6 percent rise since 1900 but not enough for an extra congressional seat. Growth concentrates in manufacturing areas while agriculture counties lag. A separate item notes Oscar Wright, a Georgia burglary suspect, was arrested in Washington and turned over to Georgia authorities.
Eleven coast artillerymen die and several others injured at Fortress Monroe during target practice when a breech block exploded in Battery DeRutsy No 1 gun. Captain James Prentice and Lieutenant George Hawes aid the wounded and fought flames, as a board of inquiry investigates cause.
London bankers resolved to make American cotton bills of lading negotiable only when guaranteed by an American bank starting in November. The move follows a Liverpool discovery of irregularities in U S cotton bills and is addressed to leading American bankers.
Asheville, July 91. John Mor Heon, 72, an insurance man, died by his own action early this morning by drowning in a fountain booth containing two feet of water on county courthouse grounds. Melancholia listed as the cause. Burglars Enter Bank in South Hill, Va. Missing Thousands Not Recovered. Local vault untouched. thieves failed to pry open strong box.
A House committee debates supplementation of a report on graft claims against Mr. Barron. Major W J Houston and J Bengolph Anderson press for fuller investigation including Barron’s guards and carpeting contracts. Chairman Keith to summon Barron and witnesses as the panel plans further sessions.
A reunion at the courthouse and nearby dinner honors the Forty second Georgia veterans. Mayor Maddox will give a welcome as Captain Colson’s Bible returns to Miss Amanda J. Mayson of Atlanta Female Institute, originally given in 1860, with Major Houston coordinating and a commander election later in the day.
Island residents growl over Taft visit as fashion minded summer colony plans falter. Taft agrees to a noon address on the village green, seen as a attempt to connect with year round residents amid tension with local leaders. Taft yacht Mayflower aids two Indian paddlers who capsized in Passamaquoddy Bay, rescued without injury as crew response swift and orderly.
Pittsburg July 21 George Watson Jr wealthy New York horse breeder and sportsman died at Homeopathy Hospital at 10 30 tonight from injuries received recently when thrown from his mount.
Rev Dr Henry W Rugg grand master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar United States and Grand Master of Masons Rhode Island died in Providence late today after diagnoses. Colonel William B Melish deputy grand master announced the death and set funeral for Monday July 25 at 2 p m in Providence under Masonic auspices.
Montreal officials report a proposed arbitration between Grand Trunk Railway and striking trainmen and conductors, with government aid offered for expenses if both sides accept. Grand Trunk delays and Hays refused to pay, while trainmen’s Murdock notes no gain from arbitration. Freight blockades persist but passenger service resumes. separate CP agreement ends strike threat as conductors gain about 90 percent of demands and a retroactive May 4 schedule is set.
A French farmer, Briere, was found guilty and condemned for the murder of his five children in Chartres area. He claimed two tramps killed them during his absence and stated he was attacked on return. The case drew nationwide attention as jurors debated motive and justice.
Rome Judge says Floyd County juries lack nerve to sentence and predicts a white man’s hanging. Clarence Wacaster found guilty of murder in the death of Charles Pyle after a June 28 dispute over a crack gate. Judge Maddox condemns mercy recommendations and warns of a first class hanging in the county. Hooper admits fabricating expenses, living on other people’s checks, from Denver.
Elliott Miss July 1 Five negroes were killed and two mortally wounded today when seven men, angered by Deputy Sheriff Aid Cauley attempting to take them into custody on a minor charge, charged with pitchforks and farming tools. Cauley fired with two revolvers, killing five and wounding the rest. The deputy surrendered and faces a hearing tomorrow. Previous attempt to capture had failed days earlier as the group used the same tactics.
New York July 21 William C. Duncan president of the Greenwich Bank, Batate Institution, said Walter Hall the paying teller of the Herald Square branch had been missing since July 3. He stated the bank did not call police, believing Hall was overheated and would turn up. hospitals are watching.
A weather forecast predicts generally fair conditions for Friday and Saturday in Georgia with variable winds at night. The outlook highlights mild temperatures with no significant storms expected, guiding travelers and outdoor plans through the weekend.
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