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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
3
Bambridge Ge March 4 A.Babcock Bros Lumber Co mill near the city was partially destroyed by fire. Loss estimated around 960000 with about 40000 insurance. Mill to be rebuilt.
In Cirrant Literarire Maych issue a long metaphysical line on plays about psychic forces shaping fate for harm or good. It notes recent works by Burnett Woolf and Vierese as attempting new timely problems, moving beyond earlier bellet in witchcraft to more speculative themes.
Francis Denton, son of Mr and Mrs MH W Denton, died at the parents' home, S38 Formwate. The funeral will be held this morning at 18 o'clock from the residence, with interment at Westview Cemetery.
Mire E M Patillio widow of the late F Patilllco died at her residence on LM Valier Street yesterday morning at 608 well el. The funeral will be conducted from the residence at 1 oclock this morning and the Inverment will be at Oakland cemetery.
State tax officers will convene in Atlanta on the second Wednesday in March at the Fulton county courthouse. The gathering aims to decide matters relating to the work and tenure of county officers and will attract many collectors, receivers, and treasurers from across the state. Secretary Treasurer T V Everett of Twiggs County urges all eligible members to attend.
From The World Mirror March issue, an essay by Dr WT Partridge criticizes early spring health tonics and old remedies. It mocks heroic treatments of sulfur, molasses, and jalap herbs, noting modern readers avoid unproven alteratives and cautioning against urban neglect of ventilation and diet that fueled spring illnesses.
Special report from Blakely states a mob stormed the Early County jail on March 4, forcing entry by breaking the Suter lock and sawing inner locks. John Fowler, a Black man linked to the earlier shooting of Deputy Sheriff Dunk Burkis, was dragged out and killed near a roadside camp about 200 yards from the jail. Sheriff Black and Deputy Burkis were stationed nearby in McRae and Dakin as the intrusion occurred.
The sixtieth Congress adjourned amid formal proceedings and a blunt forecast of fiscal strain. Expenditures rose sharply, with an estimated deficit of 150 million dollars projected by the end of the year. Leaders criticized executive spending while praising orderly adjournment and Speaker Cannon's leadership. The sessions featured pension and supply measures and a ceremonial transfer of power as the administration enters an extraordinary session to consider presidential appointments.
Series of warranty deeds quitclaim and loan deeds recorded for transfers on Abbott and Piedmont avenues, Richmond and Oak streets, and other addresses. Names include McConnell Clarke Badie Be Donne Bates, Julia Maconnell Henry, Julian, Coca Cola Company, Myrick Beasley, Georgia Savings Bank and Trust Company, Robert W Parra, Mira Mate, Rebecca L Gillman, Bond for title notes, and various penal sums listed for reconveyance and secure loan actions.
Maeterlinck’s evolution from dark symbolic drama to hopeful philosophy is traced by Alvan F Bantor in Mukgeys Magazine. Georgette Leblanc’s influence, described as transformative love, is cited as turning the poet into a cheerful teacher and aspirant of universal harmony.
Reports from Selma describe two white youths abducting and severely beating Mose Coleman, an elderly Black man, near Sum mertiel. The assailants burned him with pine straw after attempting to force him to Campbell's home, injuring his son who tried to intervene. a physician tended Coleman through the night with possible surgery anticipated.
The Texas state supreme court ruled that the Presbyterian Church in the United States holds rightful ownership of all Cumberland Presbyterian church property, following the union of the two denominations. The Cumberland Presbyterians of Texas had resisted turnover and challenged the consolidation on several grounds. The court affirmed the legality of the union but did not decide on whether the United States Presbyterian Church accepts Blacks into full fellowship.
A meeting of independent sheet manufacturers in this city led to a price reduction plan for all grades of steel sheets. The reported cuts range from lower grades to higher ones, with figures cited as potential cuts, though confirmation from attendees is awaited.
Care of the refrigerator is stressed with daily cleaning. Remove crumbs and wipe spills promptly. In summer, frequent thorough cleaning is advised including emptying the water pan and washing shelves with hot water and Gold Dust soap. Dry and air to prevent odors and residue.
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