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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1909
Page
10
A fragmented weather note states no official forecast for today as the Weather Man did not report to the office on Labor Day. The only action mentioned is someone turning off equipment, leaving readers with no current meteorological update.
Local notes describe dry humidity low temperatures easing, with forecasts extended to Wednesday. The writer recalls Labor Day events, a Welcome to Our City committee, and an afternoon double header at Ponce de Leon Park amid mild conditions and a mysterious mist of small town chatter.
The Norfolk fleet trains amid favorable seas as a large battleship and accompanying cruiser suffer shell damage and must return for repairs. A NW wind of 20 mph and 66 degree skies accompany ongoing maneuvers and target work. Labor Day suspends land work while fifteen thousand crewmen stay on while twenty ships continue operations.
The strike at Preased Steel Car Company in McKees Rocks nears settlement with wage increases to be granted when business warrants. About 600 workers who led the walkout will be recalled. A British warship is investigating after the French schooner Qualite crew were murdered by natives of Mallicollo Island New Hebrides.
Secretary Ballinger met President Taft in Beverly after a day in Boston. He carried bundles of government papers, including reports from Frank Pierce Fred Bennett and Henry Schwartz about Cunningham Alaska coal land cases. The documents address allegations by Louisa Glavis that Interior officials favored patents without proper hearings. The clash between Interior and Forestry over Ballinger Pinchot actions is underscored by the dispute’s financial and policy stakes.
Seaboard's excursion departs Atlanta at 8 am on September 4 for Birmingham arriving at 12 15 noon. The Smooth-on-time Line offers a $2 50 round trip fare.
Mass meeting of Fifth Ward citizens this evening at 8 at the Anne Wallace Branch Library corner Luckie Street and Merritts avenue to hear committee reports on raising funds for books. J Dr W O Trammel is chairman of the men’s committee and both committees have done good work. Sussex ladies have secured book donations. Atlanta residents invited. no subscriptions taken. Special train from Atlanta to Birmingham September 14 via Southern Railway departs 8:00 am arrives 12:30 noon. phone numbers for details.
Huntington WV September 6 A sensational tragedy as N Chapman supervisor of the Huntington division of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was fatally wounded by Earle Dudding a leading local businessman. Dudding says Chapman attacked with a hatchet and he fired in self defense. Chapman died a few hours later after the shooting.
Members of the Macon chamber of commerce will attend the hot session tomorrow afternoon to discuss the summer's business. They expect to cover the period when the chamber had no meetings and anticipate a busy agenda.
Ocala Florida September 6 John Bevil a son of county commissioner Thomas Bevil shot and killed Mr and Mrs Harter and injured his wife at the Harter home in Sumterville near here about 9 oclock this morning Bevil drove to the yard opened fire without warning He was later surrounded and jailed The tragedy stemmed from the parents refusing to allow their daughter to return to Bevil after she left him
In Pittsburg, a three year old girl placed her hand into a lion’s cage at Highland Park Zoo. The lion licked and pawed the hand as onlookers fainted and keepers rushed in. The animal had earlier tried to break its bars before being held back.
Col Frank M Stafford is laid to rest in Barnesville Georgia as officials and family gather for funeral rites. The ceremony reflects on his military service and dedication, with local officials and veterans joining the tribute. City residents recall his leadership and community involvement during his years of service.
Funeral services held at the Methodist Church drew hundreds as business houses closed. Dr W WN Ainsworth, president of Wesleyan College, and Dr J H Eake, Presiding Elder of Griffin district, led tributes to Kev J O Grogan of Atlanta and Rev S C Christian. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
An armed posse pursues an 8 year old Negro after he attacked Miss Cora Mattox on John Lee's farm, six miles from the railway. She wrestled free, shots fired as pursuers near Staunton river, bloodhounds search at 1015 tonight, confidence high he will be captured before dawn.
Jack Chambliss a farmer aged 58 died last night in Macon after years of residence in Bible without relatives locally He had one living brother a Atlanta merchant E Chambliss formerly known in the community Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Jesse B Hart undertaking establishment and the remains will be interred in Chambliss cemetery
Blake is due in Macon this week to join Mercer University football practice. He may start with an early edge, challenging for a starting spot as the team opens fall drills. Strong opponents loom on Mercer's schedule as the season begins.
Jefferson Georgia loses Colonel Thomas W Webb a longtime staff member to Governors Brown Terrell and Candler and former mayor. He died at his mother's home from pellagra after a July illness. funeral set for Wednesday at 10 am at the Jefferson Baptist church and Unity No 36 F and A.M. He was educated at North Georgia Agricultural College and led the County Board of Education.
An Atlanta to Birmingham Sea Board excursion train departs September 11 at 8 from Peachtree Street and Union Station, offering a 250 train service with a phone contact and a 100 offscas rate.
Superintendent C B Chapman outlines plans to open Bible school books Thursday to prepare for September 23 opening day. The regular board meeting is set for Monday to finalize fall work. A new consolidated high school for Rutland district and a new grammar school at Glenn Cove are ready, with improvements planned for the Cave property and Orange street Cotton avenue area.
Central City park hosted a Labor Day celebration with a large crowd. The morning parade included city police, the mayor and council, the Second Regiment Band, Central Labor Union officials, fire and sanitary departments, business floats, and various trades. W T Anderson delivered the day’s address to assembled citizens.
The article explains Grape-Nuts is pre digested in manufacture turning starch from wheat and barley into grape sugar through moisture and moderate warmth. Diastase develops in grains, long baking completes the starch to grape sugar, aiding quick absorption for brain and nerve nourishment. There's a reason.
John Culberson of Atlanta Investment Co sold two brick stores at Peachtree and Linden to Mrs P Smith for 32060. The day included numerous smaller transactions with G T Pope handling many parcels in South Kirkwood and nearby streets, totaling about the same amount. Also advertised is pure wholesome KEK flour.
Nashville Tennessee September 6 reports that A B Newell was elected president of the Tennessee Central with vice George Wristine resigning were denied in Nashville W G Lerch assistant to Chairman Felton and his Nashville representative said such election cannot be held until the board of directors meets and no meeting has been called making the publication of the election incorrect
Four torpedo boats from the second division of the Atlantic torpedo flotilla departed Hampton Roads under Navy orders to St Louis and escort President Taft down the Mississippi to New Orleans as part of his trans continental tour. The destroyer McDonough and torpedo boats Thornton Tingey and Wilkes will stop at Charleston Key West New Orleans and other Mississippi River cities en route to St Louis, arriving October 3.
In Macon Georgia on September 6 a special Labor Day recess cleared three minor offense cases in superior court. Two defendants faced escape charges while another entered a guilty plea. Regular work resumes tomorrow as the September term begins. In Jackson Georgia the same day the August adjourned term of Butts county superior court opened under Judge Reagan with a heavy docket to dispose of.
John Strovel of Rochester XY and Arthur Thomas of California, arrested at Sheepshead Bay race track, charged with grand larceny in taking from a stable. Ostend, a gelding entered for the last race, was raced at top speed overnight, threatening chances to win. Strovel and Thomas pleaded not guilty and were held in $65,000 bail.
In Macon Georgia on September 6 the will of Henry J Lamar was placed in solemn form in the Ordinary C M Wiley office. Warren Roberts appeared for Jack Lamar and her children. No exceptions were filed to any portion of the will and the estate of nearly half a million will go to the beneficiaries Mrs Jack Lamar and her three children Lamar Washington of New York.
On Sunday a confrontation at the McGinnis farm ten miles south of Salem left Luther McGinnis age 4% mortally wounded while Horace McGinnis 45 is in serious condition at home. The brothers have feuded since the death of William McGinnis, their father, found dead in a barn six weeks earlier.
The Georgia Bankers Association executive committee met in Macon at the American National Bank. A P Coles of Atlanta presided as resolutions of regret were offered for the withdrawal of President E D Walters of Brunswick. Coles, Farmer, and Hillyer formed a committee to select the next convention site. EW Stetson led the entertainment committee and arranged a function at the Log Cabin for visiting bankers.
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