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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
5
General Whittlesey, a veteran professor at Howard College and Toward University, died yesterday in Washington after a 25 year tenure with Pudlin commissions. A New Britain Connecticut native, he was 35. He served under General Howard in the Civil War.
Scouts depart early Saturday for Macon to inspect the Albany to Augusta route via Milledeer. Commissioners promise a splendid start out of Augusta as new work finishes on the Richmond lane to improve motorist travel. Enthusiasm for road projects grows across the county amid The Constitution's campaign effects.
The Jefferson County Motor Club revised the scout trip plan to two routes from Birmingham to Atlanta. Official cars start Tuesday morning October 5 at eight oclock, with Whitehead and Smith heading to Anniston and Katz toward Gadsden. Turner, Moncriff, and Bravealton proceed to Gadsten and Talladee, respectively, then all units coordinate to meet The Constitution and the Atlanta Automobile Club reaching decamp points.
Commander Robert E Peary and his wife received a festive 60 mile Hudson River parade from New York to Newburgh after his Arctic voyage aboard the Roosevelt. The voyage featured cheers from crowds as the ship rested near West Point due to steering gear issues while Peary praised the reception and thanked the officers and crew.
An Indiana balloon passed Greenville, 110 miles southwest of Loutaville, at 7:20 am heading west. It left its launch point at dusk carrying owner Hensy Pruden of Drayton, Ohio, and two other men.
Over 500000 passengers crowded the crafts following the Half Moon and Clermont as Henry Hudson’s anniversary voyage up the Hudson ends. The escort flotilla, including US and Dutch ships, led a long procession of liners up the river with crowds ashore watching the nautical pageant.
Washington October 1 Pinchot chief of the pursuit of forests warned that a monopoly is forming to seize water power sites nationwide He urged speedy congressional action to regulate water power sites on the public domain to protect the country s fuel supply and prevent a trust He noted consolidation trends in industry likely to reach water power and called for legislation before Congress.
The Jefferson County Motor Club coordinates a multi route convoy from Talladega Cedartown and Birmingham cars to converge near Atlanta. Two Birmingham routes join with twelve official scout cars and additional vehicles to reach Atlanta with about twenty cars plus a staff representation from The Age Herald Constitution.
The Georgia Supreme Court reverses the Court of Appeals in Rose v State, ruling no Georgia offense exists for soliciting liquor orders through mail from outside the state. The decision finds no crime when this activity is conducted by firms in other states, noting Rose Co. exited the liquor business and an U S Supreme Court appeal was possible if reversed.
Ten new policemen were added by Chief Henry Jennings with police commission approval to bolster the force for Auto Week crowds. They have served as supernumeraries and are familiar with duty. appointments were approved by Chairman Mason and commissioners Spratling Kilpatrick and Marbut. Also listed are watches and officers assigned to day and evening shifts.
A large Atlanta crowd attended an Orpheum matinee featuring Mrs Exa Fan with Mrs Fay hosting a women’s only show. The audience filled the house while humor and frank confessions dominated the program, and Mrs Fay fielded personal questions in a lively, motherly style.
Short items report an evening by Mre Jaduette Parmalec atei ed by local talent for disabled union carpenters, admission 2 cents, with references to Epworth League gatherings and kindergarten fund contributions. Also notices on a court petition for charter by Thomas H Pitts Company to run tobacco and soda news shop.
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