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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
1
Conditions in war battered Italian provinces show marked improvement as relief efforts advance. Authorities report restored services, reduced shortages, and safer travel corridors for civilians amid continuing reconstruction and aid deliveries.
Amid continuing aftershocks in Messina, survivors endure in open spaces as relief ships Yankton and Culgoa distribute provisions. General Mazza tightens security and orders harsh measures to protect property. Death toll officially listed at 164000 as Allied ships and battleships arrive near Naples.
The Census Bureau reports 12,470,226 running bales of cotton ginned through January 1, 1909, up from 9,951,505 a year earlier, with 27,386 ginneries operating. It notes 281,821 round bales and 88,016 sea island bales for 1908, and provides state-by-state ginned totals and ginneries, plus comparisons to 1906 and 1907 crop totals. Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and others are listed with ginned bales and plantation data.
A gas explosion at Joseph Leiter's colliery in Zeigler Illinois killed twenty five workers and burned bodies hindered identification. Only one Italian youth survived as 26 men entered the mine for the night shift and authorities traced victims by payroll.
Final drafts in English and Spanish were prepared at the state department for treaties between the United States and Panama and between the United States of Colombia and Panama. The completion ends long-pending issues and opens the way for diplomatic and trade flows between the nations. The situation has become a three-cornered affair due to Panama's position on a canal zone strip.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson appoints a six man committee to fix nine official cotton grades, meeting in Washington on February 1. Members hail from New Orleans Atlanta Memphis Paris Texas New York City and Greenville with extensive industry backing and global exchange input from Augusta Macon Charleston Charlotte Galveston Waco Little Rock Liverpool Manchester Memphis Mobile New Orleans New York City and Vicksburg.
Six men named Garrett Johnson Ted Burton Roy Ranson Fred Hinton Arthur Clear Sam Applewhite found guilty of murder in the first degree with mitigating circumstances. Bud Morris and Bob Hoffman among those convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to twenty years. Judge Jones set February 6 for the executions of the six first defendants.
Memphis business and professional men held a mass meeting to protest the passage of a blanket prohibition law. Resolutions urged local option and high license, with committees set to address Nashville before the senate liquor trade committee and to gather signatures from business groups and citizens. The meeting followed city clubs and merchant groups, and the Memphis City Council also opposed statewide prohibition.
Senator Culberson of Texas introduced four resolutions to probe if the president exceeded authority by permitting the absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron by United States Steel. He argued Congress can direct executive actions under defined conditions and denounced the move as lawless. Honolulu observers report Dr. T W Wayson announced a leprosy case cured by undisclosed treatment.
A bolt descended the chimney at Lee Lofton’s residence near Hamburg Arkansas injuring Mrs Lofton by removing her left eye and knocking Lofton down. He was unharmed.
Senator McCreary of Kentucky seeks to safeguard former U S presidents by a bill allowing them to be appointed to international commissions and U S representatives at foreign affairs conferences. The measure, already referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has had several hearings.
Tang Shao Yi, a Chinese diplomat on a special mission, has been recalled to Peking. He will depart via Europe and leave Washington immediately. His costly mission fuels criticism alleging extravagance tied to Yuan Shikai, the dismissed grand councillor.
The Southeastern Millers Association, meeting in Nashville, recommended adopting a uniform food law. A measure will be drafted to align with food statutes in about twelve southern states and presented to the Tennessee legislature. The move aims to reduce adulteration concerns and conflicts from varying state laws.
The U S circuit court of appeals reversed a Georgia federal judge and allowed a planned freight rate increase by Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company and allies to take effect. The case, Atlantic Coast Line et al v Macon Grocery Co, challenges alleged illegal restraint of trade by Southeastern Freight Association members. A Supreme Court appeal is anticipated.
The secretary of the treasury issued a call on national bank depositaries for about $25,000,000 in government deposits. Of this amount $16,000,000 is due by January 28, 1909, with the remainder payable by February 10, 1909. The move, not driven by an immediate cash need, aims to ensure ample funds for the new administration while banks are expected to accommodate the withdrawal.
The national headquarters committee of the Anti Saloon League of America decided to build a publishing plant near Columbus Ohio. The project, named Lincoln Temperance Memorial, will house the league’s official organ The American Issue and involve about one hundred thousand dollars in investment.
Colonel Zanamitsky of Viadiscostox received four years in prison for manufacturing evidence at treason trials. George LaFord, a chauffeur, lies in a Menominee hospital in critical condition from hip disease contracted while driving. right leg now useless due to long-term muscle strain. Memphis police hunt a man following an attempted theft of a coffin factory, a brick plant in a sparsely populated area. Unknown man allegedly directed demolition by seven workers. bricks sold by wagon load. operations master fled after paying workers. Ralph Crockett, Boston lawyer’s office boy, left a note and $500 in cash and checks claiming to need money before returning it. Plans emerge for a world songs book and a US Education Bureau pamphlet on tuition and living costs for foreign distribution. North Carolina labor officials report 352 cotton mills with $54 million invested, employing 64,262, 3,100,000 spindles, and 68,000 looms.
President Roosevelt releases details of a post office and secret service inquiry into Senator Tillman of South Carolina. The report alleges Tillman used his influence to pressure a railroad to relinquish land grants for private profit, and claims he used franking privileges for private business. Tillman has bitterly attacked Roosevelt on the Senate floor.
Columbus Ga Jack Paney balloonist narrowly escaped death as his parachute snagged on two telephone wires near a street fair in Phenix City Alabama. Fellow showman climbed an oak to grab Paney’s foot and pull him free, Paney then dropped onto the other rescuer and both men landed safely amid the crowd.
Washington reports sharp criticism of army management as testimony before the house military affairs committee revealed 10 499 spent on mileage for horsemanship tests ordered by the president. Fort Ethan Allen and Fort Myer cited as examples while Hull Iowa quipped about officers needing watching riders during a Myer exercise.
A Philadelphia announcement credits Dr. KR C G Roseburg of Jefferson Medical College with a breakthrough showing the tuberculosis germ in blood long before lung involvement. The finding suggests an anti-toxin could eradicate the disease through simple treatment and fresh air.
Late news notes report France will urge tighter limits on death sentences. The Pennsylvania Child Labor association strives to energize state-wide abolition efforts urging Governor Stuart to emulate New York’s 1902 action.
A comic quip questions why faith would move a mountain if it cannot remove a wart, attributed to Puck. The line plays on biblical phrasing and medieval wit.
A woman testifies that Grape-Nuts restored her wife’s health after months of poor digestion. She credits milk and Grape-Nuts with rebuilding strength, saying she is now rosy and plump again. The letter is from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan with the slogan There’s a Reason.
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