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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1910
Page
8
In Rome on April, Hon. Wright Willingham won his case against John M. Smith, who was fined $25 with $73 costs after a courtroom altercation. Willingham testified he was struck on the chin and stained by tobacco juice, though he argued no real injury occurred.
Glidden pathfinders traveling with Glidden Tourists, after spending a night in a squatters cabin near Sheffield Alm, will reach Memphis today. An escort will lead them into Arkansas from Grand Junction. The party faced severe mud and swamp conditions with oxen used to pull a vehicle from a deep mud hole near Burneville, Mississippi. The 80 mile stretch between Memphis and Helena was reported in good condition.
The Elk Club met at 3 a.m. at 210 Peachties Street to review the building committee report on a site for the new clubhouse. The Elks favored the Elks Street property below TV but took no definite action until the next meeting Thursday night. The club holds an option on the Elis Street site and plans to start building if chosen, with an estimated cost around 850,000.
George Adair of Forrest Georgia Adair real estate will again lead the Atlanta Athletic Club as it sets its course for the season. The article notes Adair’s continuing influence on club activities and preparations.
At the annual meeting Wil H Glenn was nominated to serve again as president while five director candidates were named: WH Patterson Jr, JH Porter, SC Williams, L. D Scott, FR P Jones and W E Brown. Five seats will be filled with the top five nominees. election is next Tuesday in a quiet session. The president Adair is reelected in recognition of valued services to the club, which now represents a $235000 investment and his personal popularity.
Chicago butter dealers announced an inquiry into conditions behind price fixing of Elgin butter boxes. The probe aims to present evidence to the United States district attorney.
Reports from Georgia peach regions say Monday night frost did not damage blooms or young fruit, but continued cold weather tonight raises fears of damage. Cornelia, Elberton, Macon, Americus, Perry, and Rome areas note no material damage yet, but anticipate risk from another frost and a possible bumper year if temperatures stay low.
A Abingdon reader Mrs Jennie McCall extols Cardui the womans tonic after a decade of female troubles. She says it helped her walk again and urges others to learn of its treatment through Chattanooga Medicine Co with a 64 page women’s advisory book and plain wrap offer.
Myrtis McNair and May Kramer, both of 125 South Pryor street, found two diamond rings on East Atlanta streets within five feet of each other. McNair kept them after failing to locate an owner, while a distressed man later sought return. In court Kramer signed bond and the rings were placed with Policeman Bowie as ownership was resolved. The original owner mourns the loss.
Obituaries report Burgess Smith aged 70 dying at home near Mount Airy with Confederate service and Masonic links. George W Haynes 69 dies at 13 Willow Street with funeral at Decatur. Albert V Mitchell 20 dies at 182 Hunnteut Street. Samuel P Richards pioneer Atlantan to be buried at Oakland Cemetery. Mrs Dr Wayne Sims dies on Peachtrea Road, funeral at Sardis Church. scattered notices include local funerals and internments and a note on contracts and market reports involving New York cotton exchange and Southern spinners.
The article reports on alleged manipulation by cotton bears aiming to depress prices to cover short positions. It cites bears denying conspiracy, notes no grand jury summons for Sterrett Tate, and discusses supply demand, no corner in cotton, and speculation that the government investigation seeks to trigger liquidation to push prices down.
An old pamphlet-style notice argues modern diet poisons the body and promotes Digest it as a universal cure. It claims instant relief by digesting undigested food, destroying poisonous gases, restoring appetite, and aiding absorption. Sold for 60 cents a package by Jacobs' Pharmacy Co with mail address listed for W. E. Brown Co in Jackson, Mississippi.
Witnesses left the grand jury room were directed to the district attorney's office for questioning by Clack Kercher. He stated that future action depended on the grand jury but prepared for developments, while attorney general Wickersham's move against the Hayne Brown pool drew criticism from President Parker.
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