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VOLUME XV.
ALBANY,
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WEDNESDAY. AFTERNOON, JANUARY 3, 1908.
A DISASTROUS TORNADO ,
SWOOPS DOWN ON
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Great Property Damage and' Some Loss of Life The Course
of the Storm.
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A destructive tornado passed over the western portion of
the city about 1:30 o’clock this afternoon and left death and de
vastation in its wake.
It is known that one man was instantly killed and that a
number of others have been, seriously injured.
One who views the wake of the tornado marvels that scores
were not instantly killed. • * •
The terrific wind came from a southwesterly direction, first
striking the sparsely populated district on that edge of the city.
It completely demolished the big acid chamber of the Vir
ginia Carolina Chemical Company.
Ben Jones, a negro employe, was instantly killed, being
caught under the falling timbers. - The large brick structure
containing the ovens was also destroyed.
Dozens of small frame dwellings on Residence, North,
Madison, Flint and Pine streets were either wholly or partially
demolished.
The principal destruction was wrought among cottages,
largely occupied by negroes, on Madison street between North
and Residence streets, and on North street, west of Madison.
> Several of the houses occupied by the families of empldyes
of the Vinginia-Carolina Chemical''Co., in the grounds of the
plant, were completely demolished.
At this writing it can only be stated that many are serious
ly injured and very many slightly hurt.
Mr. Walker Saunders, assistant manager of the plant of the
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co., escaped death by a miracle.
He was caught under the debris of -the acid chamber when it
cpllapsed, but escaped with slight injuries.
The tornado missed the Albany Academy by perhaps less
than 100 yards. The building was crowded with teachers and
pupils at the time, and had the building been demolished, the
loss of life would have been frightful. ' '
The negro C. M. E. church' and several stores were completely
demolished.
The storm then rose and passed over the city until it N reached
a point over Washington street, where it began afresh its work of
demolision. The large hull house of the Georgia Cotton Qil Com
pany, the frame for the new storage house of the Crystal Ice Co.,
and a score of cars in the railroad yard were demolished.
The delivery \Vagon of S. E. Bush was blown Son} Washing*
ton street into the railroad y^rd, and the driver, Jesse, Woodal, was
seriously injured., ,
TELEGRAPH WIRES DOWN.
The Herald has received no telegraphic dispatches since the
storm passed, and at 2:30 Manager Rust of the Western Union
notified us that he didn’t have “a wire.in the house.
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The Herald will issue an Extra later
this evening giving fuller details of fh
storm.
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■ 'Chicago, Jan. 3.—A Tribune dispatch from Washington says that the attitude
of the Chinese towards foreigners and foreign interests has become sufficiently hostile
to warrant preparations by the various governments, for the suppression of another
demonstration such as occurred in 1900.
The Navy Department intended to order the battleship Oregon back to the United
States, but' instructions have been cabled to leave the Oregon in the Orient. Two
vessels will be added to the battleship squadron thpre during the spring.
Car Loads
All Bought Before
the Advance in Price
LET US FIGURE
WITH YOU
Albany
^Machinery
Co. . .
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STITE 6181 OF HEALTH TO
ESTABLISH SUt-L
IA SOUTH (EM.
Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 3.—(Special.)—At its meeting last
night the State Board of Health decided to establish a sub-
laboratory in South Georgia for the study of “slow fever,”
which has been causing many deaths and making invalids.
The station will be located either in Albany or Thomasville,
with Albany the favorite for the place. It will be ready for
business May 1st.
EONING INSURANCE GO
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Albany, N. Y„ Jan. 1—The annnual message of Governor Higgins to
the legislature today was awaited with much interest on account of ex
pected recommendations regarding insurance legislation. He urged the
enactment of a dtastic, but practicable and sane law for the protection
of policy holders. He further demanded the careful inspection and su
pervision o’companies as to the investment of funds'and full publicity
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II FIERCE BUTTLE FOUGHT
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Forces of Fugitive President Morales At
tacked Porto Plata.
Cape Hatlen, Hayti, Jan. 3—Advices received here early today from
Porto Plata, Santo Domingo, say that the troops of the fugitive president
Morales attacked Porto Plata at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, and severe
lighting continued till 5 o'clock In the afternoon. The beselging force
then retired. A number were killed or wounded on both sides. Bayonets
and swords were the principal weapons.
Morales’ forces, when the dispatch was died, were preparing for an
other attack on the place. A portion of the population of Porto Plata
declared favoring Morales, and heavy street fighting followed, the
troops of General Ceceoes being unable to locate the source of attacks.
It is rumored that General Rodriguez, comamnding Morales’ forces,
has announced that if victorious he will declare himself a candidate for
the presidency. '
“Robin Hood" is one of the great-'
est conic operas now on the road, and
with a cast like that which will pro
duce It tonight, including several of
'the principals of the Bostbnlahs, it
ould he greeted with a Arge and
The weather is not calculated to do
much harm to tbo "Robin Hood” com
pany tonight as those who love good
music and good singing will ! not let
rain prevent them from attending.
Latest Music. Just arrived.
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Prescriptions
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them filled
by experienced
pharmacists
with pure
ingredients*and
exactly
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that
your .physician
wants them
compounded.
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