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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1909
Page
10
Washington report on a conference between Bishop Gaines of the A. M. E. church and the president. Gaines expresses belief the president will treat the Negro race fairly and aims to retain office positions in the South.
Dr Floyd McRae’s real estate firm BM Grant & Co sold the property at 212 Marietta Street to M R Berry for 914,400 cash, or 8 per front foot. The lot lies on the east side between Magnolia and Foundry. Nearby Marietta Street activity suggests rents and prices will rise after new wooden block paving is laid.
Paris reports the preliminary inquiry found sufficient evidence to formally accuse Mme Steinheil of premeditated murder in the deaths of her husband Adolph Steinheil and her stepmother Mme Japy. The magistrate says her statements contain contradictions and rejects a gang theory, indicating she planned and carried out the double murder to gain inheritance. Also noted is Co Noyes's election to the Gridiron Club in Washington.
Following a reply from President C A Wickerupam chair of the board of control of the Tez Ania station, plans were made to publish arrivals and departures of air trains in morning and afternoon papers. Chairman G L McLendon of the railroad commission addressed Checks Harman to coordinate publishing all passenger schedules at the union depot and the terminal. The matter is expected to be worked out within days to provide convenient schedules, a request echoed by Travelers Protective Association members.
An application to raise the annual allowance for ex husband of Amelie Rives, John Armстрong Chanler, from the Chanler estate is before Justice Fitzwereld in the New York Supreme Court. Chanler, once confined as insane and now living at The Merry Hills farm in Jobham, Virginia, is described as a society figure and capable manager. The committee, led by Thomas T. Sherman, seeks an increase from $10,000 to $14,000 yearly.
The Rev. W M Man D D pastor of Poore de Leon Avenue Baptist Church resumes duties after a six month absence. He is reported restored to health and had been away while the pulpit was filled by Rev. W Jasper Howell.
In Roanoke Virginia the church grants Dr Millard a March leave and plans his return in April. Dr Poteat and Rev Howell cover March, Howell preaching today, Poteat the next two Sundays. Millard’s recovery is steady and he resumes work the first of April. The Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist Church has grown to about 400 members and contributes richly to denomination benevolences.
An afternoon educational meeting at Clark University, Central Avenue Methodist Church, 2:30 pm. Dr. A M Soule, president of the Agricultural college at Athens, will discuss What a Systematic Training in Agriculture Will Do to Help the Negro. Ex Governor W J Northen speaks on what the state ought to do to help the Negro. The program includes sermons, music, and talks by Rev J A Rush Ray Miller and J W Bowen among others. A contribution will be asked to help rebuild the barn destroyed by fire last summer.
Rufus A. Humphries a farmer twelve miles from Jacksonville Florida shot and killed Tom McManus a farm hand and seriously wounded his six year old wife The couple reportedly had improper relations The husband surrendered in Jacksonville and is jailed The wife remains in precarious condition no further details provided
The Ocmulgee river has risen above its banks following days of heavy rain, causing extensive damage to properties along the river from Macon south toward the South Base area. Numerous property owners report significant losses as floodwaters inundate riverfront areas.
Luckie street from Forsyth to Spring and nearby streets near a residential area are eyed for a future business district development. Taxable value could rise by 100000, with grading and widening of intersecting streets. County grading, waivers of damages, and funding details hinge on council action and county decisions.
Property owners along Walton Cone Poplar Luckie and adjacent blocks push for major new structures. Plans include a 12 story apartment block on the Moore estate, a business building at Lachin and Fairlie, five stores with apartments on Luckie Fairlie, a four story office on Luckie, an insurance tower on Luckie, a ten story freeroof hotel at Poplar Forsyth, and a ten story auto building at James and Fairlie. Council endorsement needed before county approval.
Satesboro Georgia March 13 The council reviewed the Groover case after petitions from 406 women urging him to stop selling near beer and return the cross of honor. Groover refused and faced a mayoral ruling, a public nuisance charge, and a 60 fine. The council did not uphold the mayor’s declaration of a public nuisance.
Washington correspondent Jake Corrigan Jr. reports Sully urging extreme protectionism to develop southern cotton mills. He cites annual imports of manufactured cotton products valued at hundreds of millions, arguing tariffs on cotton goods would enable domestic production and reduce reliance on Europe and New England exports.
Neary Blanchara and Co of Sparta filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Macon court. Schedules were filed for the company and individuals. The case was referred for adjudication.
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