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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
12
Many children are restricted in school work by eye deficiency. A quick test may hide trouble, but with modern instruments and graduate optometrists we offer thorough eye exams and will advise medical attention if needed.
President Taft plans to seek the wishes of southern state senators for federal posts. He met Senator Smith of South Carolina and will also confer with Senator Tillman, with Senator Bailey informed of the process. Postmaster General Hitchcock, as Republican National Committee chair, likely to have final say on most southern appointments.
A DeKalb County voters appeal from candidate Murphy Candler outlines his stance on annexation and county governance. He argues the 1906 Atlanta annexation and current taxes threaten DeKalb’s wealth and urges a public vote on annexation and representation in the legislature. He promises to pursue a bill granting residents the right to vote on the issue and seeks support for victory.
A tornado sweeping Laredo Texas on March 21 killed one person and injured four others. It caused about 75000 dollars in damage, destroying the Merlean Metronal railroad roundhouse and the Guadaloupe Grater orphanage on Loma Vista Heights, with many homes damaged. The storm was felt as far south as La Jerita and extended to nearby rail lines.
The shirtwaist season introduces a range of jewelry items including rings, belt buckles, and fobs. Bold dull gold pieces with settings of jade, coral, turquoise matrix, topaz, and other accents appeal to dressers seeking refined fashion updates.
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt sails from New York aboard the Hamburg for an African safari. Thousands cheer as he leaves, Taft sends a gift and message, and Kermit Roosevelt photographs the voyage. The departure is delayed briefly for official goodbyes and notable attendees wave goodbye from the pier.
Reports describe Mombasa as the African port Roosevelt will land at before taking the Uganda railway to Lake Victoria and a caravan toward the Nie. It notes Mombasa as a British protectorate port with a harbor, fort, hospital, and poverty amid historic rule changes and a 27,000 population in 1896.
A group of six Georgia members skipped last night's House caucus amid a rift over Fitzgerald plan and Cannonism, arguing the move harmed party unity. The rebuke to 23 rules supporters intensified tensions as other Democrats debated leadership and committee power, with no sign of a quick reconciliation.
A. H. Ulm of The Macon Telegraph publishes a card defending a local Atlantic story about Governor Hoke Smith planning to run again. The card disputes the interview as reported, calling it gossip based on reliable but unauthenticated sources from friends. Ulm questions the accuracy and urges accountability for those circulating the alleged remarks.
Cologne reports Ex-President Castro of Venezuela is short of funds while en route to Bordeaux and Paris. He has about 373000 in Europe and arranged a 100000 credit with Deutsche Bank Berth later endorsed by draft. A large Venezuelan arms shipment claim is denied.
Montgomery Alabama March 28 special report says the board, after hiring Frank Lockwood to draft plans for a new high school, will visit many cities to study the most improved buildings. They plan to examine facilities including the proposed Birmingham site to ensure the new building is adequately suited to the needs.
Montgomery March 8. Company K of the Third regiment in Florence is now regularly in service with officers IO E Guilette captain W Young and John M Pitampiin as lieutenants. It replaces Company K at Birmingham which was recently mustered out. Adjacent General Greves and Major Thurston of the state department will inspect the organization April.
A posted notice from The Carpenter Bien reports a wage reduction of MW percent affecting seven workers in Reading Pennsylvania today. The notice specifies the six workers and outlines the employer’s plan to adjust pay accordingly.
A Crumley of Whitehall Street advertises that several little girls and boys from four weeks to one year old are ready for adoption. He claims they come from good families, healthy, and vary in age. interested parties may call to learn details and arrange care.
A derailment near Savannah derailed a Bevan nah to Atlanta train, wrecking the Central of Georgia tax papers tied to Colonel A R Lawton's private car. The engine stayed on track while cars toppled onto the embankment, a relief train aided passengers to Atlanta.
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