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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
7
A powerful October hurricane lashed western Cuba causing extensive destruction. Buildings and ships were damaged, and casualties and injuries were reported as authorities brace for aftershocks and continued strong winds. Officials warned residents and prepared for further weather threats.
Reports say novelist J M Barrie planned to marry American actress Pauline Chase, following his divorce filing. Chase, born in Washington and educated in a convent, rose to fame as the pink pajama girl in New York before moving to London where Barrie met her through the stage production of Peter Pan. Ansley Park sale today at 2:30. In Havana a deadly hurricane caused widespread damage with several deaths and many injuries. ships sought shelter but two liners arrived safely. Morgan liner Amtilles faced gale off Florida. future reports awaited on Storm impacts.
Francisco Ferrer former director of the Modern School in Barcelona has been sentenced to death as principal instigator of the recent revolution. He will be executed Wednesday night unless countermanded. Court-martial divided on the verdict and Ferrer is being moved to Montjuich under heavy guard amid fears of a possible rescue.
Mineral Point Wis October 11 The First National Bank of Mineral Point reports a shortage of 210000 due to alleged forgeries of notes.
Noted playwright and manager David Belasco is seriously ill at his home with pneumonia. Reports of a critical condition were denied by Mrs. Belasco and the attending physician.
Reported destruction of nine tobacco barns in Chatham County twelve miles from Durham and arson at others prompted Chatham Lumber Company to offer a $100 reward. The fire occurred Friday night as an incendiary first set nine barns ablaze then tampered with buckets and chain to hinder salvage.
President Taft arrives in Southern California greeted by floral reviews and a harbor tour. Rockets barely miss him as his train reaches Bekersfield, then a two hour auto parade through crowded streets. He visits sister Mrs Edwards and meets pioneers, attends a banquet, and views harbor works ahead of trips to Pasadena Riverside and Mexico. Eight Mexicans are held for anti Taft Diaz remarks.
Despite many delays the couple secured a license in Fulton county and, after many misadventures with ministers and officials, were married by Justice Bloodworth in his courtroom with witnesses Miss Fannie Moss and Mr W T Gordon. They depart on a wedding trip to the east.
In Tampa Florida October 11 police took into custody W W Delks who is wanted in Clinch county Georgia for the murder of Chris Vining. Delks claims the August 12 killing was accidental and says he was riding into Tampa with a friend when the conversation was overheard by others who alerted authorities. Georgia officials have been notified.
A horse owned by Matthews & Lively Furniture Co of 21 East Alabama street fell into an old, weed obscured well on a vacant lot in Reedstown yesterday. Efforts to lift the animal failed, and after hours of digging the horse died before rescue could succeed. The firm is in mourning.
Pensacola Fla October 11 The fishing schooner Amy Wixon arriving from the Campeach fishing bank reports passing the British schooner Mattana from Mobile with a cargo of lumber. The vessel was wrecked and abandoned by its crew who left in small boats. Masts splintered deck swept bare and all sails gone. The crew took nearly all provisions but have not been heard from.
Edward Greig Warner longtime general manager of the Florida Home Life Insurance Company died at his Atlanta residence after a two month decline from heart trouble. Born in Richmond in 1867 and raised in Rome Georgia he worked at the Bank of Rome before joining Hartford Fire Insurance and then Florida Home Life. A noted musician he served as organist at St Lukes and Cathedral churches, a Capital City Club member, and a devout Episcopalian. He leaves a wife, his mother and brother. Funeral at All Saints Episcopal Church this afternoon at 3 with interment at West View cemetery. Pallbearers named W B Prescott Clarence Reese E Q Roberts H L Manson and B Clower.
W W Wall aged 33, son in law of W P Shropshire of 694 Washington Street, was arrested after an incident at the Shropshire home. Wall allegedly attempted to see his separated wife Mia Wall, was ordered off, and after he persisted, Shropshire armed with a shotgun and family intervened. Police officers Wand and West took Wall into custody for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, bond set at 1000. Shropshire said Wall threatened to shoot the family.
Macun faces October 11 session as Special Judge Walter Grace and the court officers return to Perry. The grand jury produced seventy bills last week, creating a record-breaking criminal docket for the court’s forthcoming terms.
Hearst accepts nomination amid strong attacks on Tammany Hall. Speech at Carnegie Hall condemns political corruption and calls for cleansing the Democratic machine. Critics cite alleged bargains between Murphy and McCarren as citywide danger. Event noted for 2:30 PM today.
Charlie Forter a known Atlanta youth fell while wrestling with C G Allen in front of 116 Marietta street yesterday afternoon injuring a leg bone. He was taken to a nearby printing office then treated by a physician and rested well later.
Lawyers clash over remittal and political motives in the prosecution of The Indianapolis News publishers. McNamara questions criminal intent while Lindsey argues remand harms liberty and Roosevelt’s definitions. The defense cites Supreme Court precedent on moving trials and district boundaries.
While practicing for the upcoming horse show at Lamar Stockbridge in Ormewood, a rider was thrown and struck on the head. She received seven stitches and is recovering, with hopes to participate in the event.
A report details Joe Jay, a resident of Ocilla Georgia, robbed of $40 at the Atlanta Union Depot last night by two unknown Black men. The incident occurred near Walton Street and involved a person described as a negro from Ocilla. Police are investigating the motive and identities.
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