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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
2
May 26 Carnegie plans a 1 000 000 dollar hero fund in France under similar terms as funds in the United States England and Scotland. Formal announcement to be made at a luncheon at Sarbonne tomorrow with Mr Carnegie as guest of honor Président Failieres to attend.
A terrific rain storm caused rivers to spill, bridges to wash out, and crops to flood in Newton and surrounding areas. Rural mail delivery halted and railroad traffic along the A and M line was severely disrupted by flood damage and washed out crossings.
Four trains daily depart Atlanta Terminal at specified hours with coaches and Pullman cars on all trains. Messin served in dining car and meal service offered by the Southern Railway.
Tenn May 26 The tenth annual session of the Tennessee Bankers Association convened here with 400 delegates present A nonpartisan politics plea and a higher form of citizenship opened the proceedings Bishop Gailor spoke on The Wealth of National Education and urged restrictions on suffrage The logitudinal financial report by J Hoflin showed rapid recovery from the panic The meeting elected ABA officers including Walter Howell to Union City as vice president for Tennessee and J Mink of Jonesboro as president The session will close at noon tomorrow A note from the State Farmers Union asked cooperation to store cotton in federated warehouses
Special report from Savannah Georgia May 15 indicates the Presbyterian General Assembly accepted an invitation to meet in Savannah while considering invitations from Louisville and Texarkana. Dr B L Morris of Atlanta spoke on Calvinism and mission fields and Dr George H Denny of Washington and Lee University was slated to discuss education contributions.
Forecast calls for showers and possible thunderstorms across a broad swath from the central valley to the Canadian border. Rain expected to cover a wide area with unsettled conditions throughout the day.
A playful Gopher at a club event spins wildly to show off a flying water jug trick. Drinks topple from a refreshed serving table as bystanders laugh at the chaotic moment. The scene unfolds amid stormy weather chatter in Missouri and Texas with forecasted unsettled conditions for Atlanta.
Ten year old Daniel W Johnson has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta for fraud via Black Hand letters demanding eighteen thousand dollars. Prosecutors Carrie Tate and Charles C Thorn seek a federal court trial, with Johnson bonded awaiting arraignment. He confessed writing and sending threats, and detectives arrested him as they shadowed a supposed payment, leading to a forthcoming court appearance.
Washington juniors claim a victory in a brief notice with limited readable details. Named entities include Washington and Btreeat Juniors as referenced. The fragmentary text suggests a contest outcome but lacks clear scores dates or full context.
Meton Ga May 25 A special report says jurors were chosen in the J W Cabantes case with two bank directors examined. The panel includes HG Hohingeworth Douglass J Gombe Eugene Schopp JM Brantley Whitebead Dick Durden Joe H Thom ax O A Brooks Charles Gwen and A Collins. Court movement suggests a verdict is near.
Dahlonega Ga May 26 special Governor elect Joseph M Brown spent Saturday night in Gadstown and Sunday visited his grandfather's field in Canada district before a reception in Dahlonega. He spoke to a packed court house crowd then toured, lunched with Professor Gaillard, and attended a college-hosted reception at Colonel Rit Baker's home. Cadet bands and artillery salutes marked the events before Brown departed for Dawsonville early Monday.
E T Comer of Savannah was elected president of the Bible Manufacturing Company to succeed the late Walter Hafan. Directors voting at noon named Comer, joined by Gunby Jordan of Columbus, Milla Lane, E T Comer of Savannah, BP O Neal and Hubert Duckworth of Macon. Comer, a brother of the late H W Comer, has headed the company before and is regarded as capable to steer mill affairs.
A newspaper notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for children. It claims regular use promotes health, offers a free trial bottle by mail, and mentions testimonials from mothers in Webb Oklahoma and Loweville Kentucky. It urges parents to seek doctor guidance for any digestive issues.
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