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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
1
Two tremors from northeast to southwest shook Marseilles region causing damage across Lamboso Enguia and Aix. In Lamboso 12 deaths, eight homes collapsed, troops searched debris. Warships in Toulon harbor broke moorings as shocks disrupted coastal towns.
New York City reports a definite move toward reorganizing the Seaboard Line Railway Company to prevent foreclosure. The plan would leave the 4 percent first mortgage bonds undisturbed, raise funds via income bonds, retire $3.9 million in collateral trust notes, and terminate the receivership by January 1, 1910.
A tornado struck Texas killing K Gelurp and three children, fatally injuring Mrs Gelurp and badly injuring A Anderson. Thirteen houses were destroyed and fifty cattle killed, with more fatalities and about one hundred houses leveled across the region. Merkel and Haskell also reported destroyed residences and fatalities. Fort Worth area cloudbursts produced injuries, and a passenger train was derailed near Knox City by the storm.
Vict oria Griffin, a 30 year old married woman, was found dead in a well at her Columbia home. A bloody axe was located in the kitchen, and three of her sons Walter, Jim Griffin, and Luke Griffin along with a friend 8 Wash Medlin are jailed as suspects in the murder.
Authorities investigate a string of horse deaths tied to a bad feed mix. Western shipments of oats adulterated with barley are blamed, causing severe intestinal distress among valuable work horses. Stable superintendents note the oats were mixed with barley to cut costs, triggering the U.S. veterinary inquiry.
Washington report says a fourteen-foot deep waterway from St. Louis to the gulf is not desirable. Estimated cost 128 million dollars and annual maintenance of six million. Engineers base verdict on a Mississippi survey and agree that only new river-originating commerce would justify the expense.
Refugio Juarequen, condemned to hang, fought the scaffold with a sharpened spoon and stabbed Sheriff William Wright in the chest. The blade was deflected. the wound not deemed serious. The execution proceeded, Juarequen fell through the trap and died by strangulation as the second attempt succeeded. He protested innocence to the end.
Washington reports the national crop condition on June 1 runs about 4 percent below last year but 8 percent above two years ago. Estimated acreages planted include Winter wheat 91.8 percent Spring wheat 106.9 oats 100.2 barley 108.5 clover for hay 88 sugar cane 106.9 cotton 95.6. In New York City Charles Miller, an $80 a month hotel waiter for 34 years, resigns to travel to Europe, reputedly leaving a $200,000 fortune and a circle of prominent friends.
Washington sculptor L Amateis completes a bronze statue titled The Inspiring Genius of the Confederacy. Commissioned by a joint United Confederate Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans committee, it honors the heroism self sacrifice patriotism and devotion of Southern women to the Confederacy.
Governor Comer of Alabama met President Taft in Washington to discuss southern issues. Taft praised Alabama for leading efforts to break up mob law after the impeachment of an Alabama sheriff and the deployment of troops to protect a Black individual from a mob.
Seattle officials announce a new anti cigarette law effective immediately. The attorney general's office holds possession of cigarettes as subject to fine and imprisonment with strict enforcement by Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition police. No smoking allowed on the grounds.
George Thlmes aged 83 was found wandering swamp near Bayou Chico after ten days of exposure. He is in critical condition from exposure and insect bites and is described as partially insane by rescuers.
Paris reports cabinet approval of a ten year navy program totaling 600 million dollars. The plan includes six Danton type battleships six Republic type battleships and four armored cruisers.
Governor Smith signed the warrant for 3000 to finance supplies bought on the state farm since January 1, 1909, enabling the prison commission to close books and issue the annual report. The audit finds no real system at the state farm and calls for reforms as judges may adopt new attire after the Warm Springs meeting.
At Annapolis 175 midshipmen received commissions. Georgia graduates include Howard Hartwell James Benson of Macon ranked 60th with ten months sea service, Joel William Bunkley of Macon 41st with six months, Charles Milford Elder of Cordele 165th with four months, Thomas Hardaway Jones of Norcross 120th with eight months, John William Quillian of Atlanta 24th with six months, William Lawton Roberts of Savannah 123rd with three months, and Glenn Beauregard Strickland of Duluth 144th with six months.
Savannah Chief W G Austin released the 1908 crime report to Mayor George W Tiedeman noting crime has fallen overall due to expanded police and detective forces. Arrests reached 8493, up 414 from 1907, with drunk and disorderly offenses down 147 and no major on duty injuries or serious assaults reported. He also notes no gaming houses currently operating in the city.
The Georgia National Guard may hold its annual encampment if Governor-elect Joseph M. Brown issues orders after his June 26 inauguration. At the National Guard Officers Association meeting in Atlanta the sentiment was to camp, and funds are available to cover state expenses. The decision rests with the new governor.
The New York Sun notes that vacuum and suction cleaning devices are hailed as a civilizational advance comparable to printing and steam power. Manufacturers claim dust elimination improves health, arguing fewer dust borne germs will raise public well being as offices theatres churches hotels and homes adopt permanent or portable suction systems.
A Chicago Tribune account describes a tense scene where Shorty the motorman delays passengers after a freight obstruction. A wealthy man in a smashing automobile taunts the motorman as he speeds the trolley to beat a deadline, admitting deliberate wreckage to halt for a moment.
The New York World argues that the saying visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children remains true today just as in biblical times, noting that both virtue and vice tend to perpetuate themselves.
A Southern public schools superintendent recounts his mother’s long heart trouble and stomach issues linked to coffee. After switching to Postum, the family notes improved health, fewer headaches, and his mother gaining strength. The letter promotes Postum with a testimonial tone and a plug for The Road to Wellville.
A descriptively titled travel feature outlines a personally conducted tour extending through New England, New York, the Middle Atlantic States, the National Capital region, Virginia, and the Carolinas. It notes a journey duration of forty hours aboard the Atlantic Ocean.
Seaboard invites travelers to a two week guided journey with David W. Morrah and Mrs. M. H. Whitner. The trip includes Norfolk Portsmouth Virginia Beach Providence Newport Narragansett Pier Boston New York and Washington in ornate Pullman cars on palatial steamers with all meals and travel costs covered except New York hotel meals. Full itinerary and rates are available on request.
The party will leave Atlanta at 11:25 a m on July 2 and stop at principal points in Georgia and South Carolina. A representative will anticipate every wish and comfort. For full information contact C. D. Wayne, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Ga.
A London Sphere tale describes two strangers on an English train who switch attire revealing a bank robbery and a reveal by a Detective from Scotland Yard. The man in woman’s clothing is restrained as the detective unravels the ruse.
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