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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
1
A Marietta blaze consumed Piedmont Stables, destroying the facility and about 200 horses. Prize winnings from a horse show were reportedly burned, while the Orpheum Theater on Marietta Street was threatened by the flames and sustained fire damage.
Fire roars through the Achwitzerfel Brothers bakery district and surrounding stores on Marietta Street destroying Piedmont stables and many shops. Horses perish and owners Newsome and Patillo are hurt while efforts by Chief Cummings and the Orpheum theater team saved the theater and nearby property. About 8 100 people witness the scene as flames engulfed buildings from 114 to 140 Marietta Street. Insurance and losses are tallied with the total value near 63 000.
A major blaze destroyed a large city stable killing over two hundred horses and mules. Valued stockmen estimate losses around $36,000 with many high priced show horses and luxury carriages among the ruin. Oscar Ray described the barn as one of the city’s best equipped, housing numerous pricey assets and top performers.
The city council unanimously awarded Scott Bros the $19 500 contract for a new reservoir. Work will start soon with convict labor supplied by the county, using steam shovels and cars. Completion expected in six months with new mains from Hemphill station and an enhanced water supply for the business district.
The finance committee of the general council plans a Thursday 11 o clock meeting to review the chamber of commerce report supporting a 1 500 000 bond issue for schools waterworks and sewers. Council members and chamber of commerce will invite all citizens to participate in a full discussion with aims to act promptly.
The general council unanimously approved a 500 dollar appropriation to start an immediate campaign against mosquitoes. The health board may spend the money now, with inspectors distributing oil to eliminate breeding spots, and a subsequent 800 dollar allotment planned once exhausted.
Fire swept near the theater as Orpheum manager Kahn announced a benefit for Atlanta firemen. Performers Bedini and Arthur continued their juggling act despite smoke, guiding the crowd to exits while preserving calm. The theater will run matinees and nightly shows all week with proceeds aiding the fire department.
Fire engulfed a stable as Gus Newsome Ab Cohen W A Geesling and Barclay Brandon workers braved flames to save five horses. Newsome made two trips into the blaze and nearly collapsed. Cohen was briefly overcome but revived. The fire prevented further rescues as it intensified. Mev Crager marries Wade Chance in Washington on May 13. couple to sail to England.
The general conference discusses Negro and white requests for expanded Episcopal supervision, southern bishop residences, and a southern bishop for the Negro churches. Potential candidates include Rev. Dr. Mason and educators Trever and Thirkfeld. Aimed at May 20 election decisions amid cross racial and regional pressures.
A special note says an urgent invitation will be extended to a speaker from the Gritth Club to Americus Ga for Tuesday morning May 11. The chosen figure declined to attend Americus but will participate in the region’s strongest effort.
Washington on May 1, Republican leaders in Congress push a plan to keep harmony at the Chicago convention and nominate William H. Taft on the first ballot. Senators Aldrich Hale Allison Crane and Representatives Payne Sherman Tawney Jenkins Smitty and others meet daily to push Taft while backing Fairbanks Cannon Knox or Hughes. The drive aims to blunt Roosevelt renominations and keep Taft unopposed, with no hostile stance toward Roosevelt.
Washington May 11 forecast notes Georgia may see fall Tuesday with showers in the northwest. Wednesday brings more showers and fresh south winds. The report lists temperatures, rainfall in 24 hours, and deviations from normal, with an unclear note about disappearances.
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