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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1911

Page

3

Atlanta children enjoy Easter egg hunt today in Grant Park

The annual Easter egg hunt for Atlanta children begins at 3 p.m. at Grant Park with a grand plan including a golden eye containing a 35 gold piece. More than 115000 eggs weigh about 1000 pounds across twenty four barrels for an estimated 75000 children. Prize eggs offer substantial presents. winners must claim at the park office and redeem certificates at participating stores. Extra cars run to Grant Park, and all eggs are hidden within defined boundaries. If unable to attend, call City Attorney Mayson’s office for details.

Atlanta Grant Park Lvcky Menegerie Mayson Atlanta National Bank Puckett

Launch Carrying 25 Women Sinks in Tampa River

A launch with twenty five passengers, mostly women, capsized in the Hillsborough River in Tampa Florida. Rescue efforts continue as the river is being dragged for bodies. The vessel was ferrying passengers while a bridge remained out of service.

Tampa Fla Fillsborough River

Boy Survives Live Wire Shock After Trestle Fall

Fount Lege a 2 M-year-old boy from 190 Jones avenue caught a live wire on the AB and A trestle over Simpson street last night. He woke in Atlanta hospital after doctors discussed amputation of four fingers. He remembers nothing else, aside from burns on his right hand. He was found in the street, bruised and sore, with the broken wire preventing further danger. The exact sequence remains unclear due to lack of eyewitnesses.

Fount Lege Jones Avenue AB & A Simpson Street Atlanta Fount Seri Greenberg & Bond

Blind horse in china shop roars through windows

New York April 21 a totally blind aged horse kicked through two plate glass windows of a Maiden Lane jewelry store and sent $200,000 worth of diamonds and tens of thousands in stones crashing into the street. Crowds watched as proprietors and clerks scrambled to save gems, with an inventory needed to see if any theft occurred.

New York Maiden Lane Broadway

Eye of Camorra Usurper Hurls Glass Eye at Court

In Viterbo Italy on April 21 Camorra suspect Andrena Esposito tore a glass eye from his head and hurled it at the feet of the presiding judge before fainting. President Bianchi suspended the session as fellow prisoners shouted and a physician attended the deranged defendant. Esposito, once leader of the Camorra, faced charges over the Cuoccolo murder plot and his alibi claims centered on travel between Milan and Rome. The dramatic act followed his testimony and an outburst that exposed his past injuries and ill health.

Viterbo Italy Camorristi Andrena Especito Bianchi Esposito Eziricone Alfano Camorra United States Petrosino Espo‘sito Bagnoli Genarro Cuocccolo Albi Milan Rome Cuoccolo

Low Rate to Little Rock Confederate Veterans Reunion Train

Special Seaboard train leaves Old Station Atlanta at 3 PM Sunday May 14 for Little Rock arriving Monday morning. Round trip from Atlanta 1180 dollars with through sleepers and coaches. Tickets on sale May 13 14 16 with limited 234 privilege extension to June 14. Make Pullman reservations now City Ticket Office 88 Peachtree

Old Station Atlanta Little Rock City Peachtree

Man Reaches Cuthbert in Search for Wife

Cuthbert Georgia April 1 Special I W Boatright from Escambia county Alabama drove into town this afternoon asking nearly everyone if they had seen a strange white man and woman with two small children in the last day or two. He describes them traveling in an open buggy drawing a poor black horse with a trunk tied behind. He wore colored glasses and carried a Winchester rifle.

Cuthbert Boatright Escambia County Alabama

Ogden Again Heads Education Conference

Jacksonville Fla April 21 All the old officers of the Conference for Education in the South were re elected today by the delegates at the annual convention. The officers are Robert G C Ogden New York president Wickliffe Hose Washington vice president William A Blair North Carolina treasurer P P Claxton Tennessee executive secretary. Members of the executive committee chosen today are Joseph Cook Mississippi S J Brooks Texas J Harwell Louisiana and A Murphree Florida. The meetings will end tomorrow.

Jacksonville Fla Conference For Education In the South Robert GC. Ogden New York Wickliffe Hose Washington William A Blair North Carolina P. P. Claxton Tennessee Joseph Cook Mississippi S. J Brooks Texas J. Harwell Louisiana A. Murphree Florida

We Have Moved City Office and Stationery Department

The notice announces the relocation of the city office and the stationery department to No. Six North Broadest. It lists Foote and Davies Co with the phone number Main 61 for contact.

No. Six North Broadest Foote & Davies Co

Cordele U Daughters Seal Funded Confederate Monument

Cordele Georgia April 1 Special The Cordele chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy completed funding for a handsome Confederate monument and formally accepted it after inspection. A $2 500 payment was handed to Consolidated Marble Company by Miss Tallgian Auking president and treasurer. The monument stands in the business district and enhances the city’s appearance. Henderson Dies From Wound In New Orleans April 21 A Henderson shot in the chest dies after a reported dying statement.

Cordele United Daughters of the Confederacy Consolidated Marble Company Henderson New Orleans A. A. Henderson

Correct Clothes For Men Saturday Shirt Sale Ad

Correct Clothes For Men promotes Saturday shopping time for men. Feature Earl & Wilson and the Star shirts priced $1.50 to $3.00. Own label shirts 4.00. Neckwear new and stylish with a 50 cent line. Silk socks match available at 5 cents.

Earl & Wilson

Tennessee Solons Reply to Critics on Election Veto

The Alabama wing of the Tennessee legislature in Birmingham authorized publication committees led by Representative Burbage to draft a formal response to critics of Governor Hooper's veto of election laws. A WCTU delegation from Birmingham and Alabama visited and offered greetings. Speaker Johnsonius said legislators were in the interest of ballot purity and clean elections.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Tennessee Burbage Washington County Hooper Tenneaver Woman's Christian Temperance Union Johnsonius

Passes Copyright Bill in Commons Second Reading

London reports the government copyright bill passed its second reading in the house of commons It codifies common law and existing statutes about twenty with amendments based on the 1908 convention Foreign authors must publish within British dominions to claim copyright but may lose protection if their country denies British authors similar protection Imprisonment replaces fines for piracy and protections cover performances from pirated copies Photos gramophone records and perforated music rolls gain copyright lasting fifty years from the creation of the negative or plate

London House of Commons

Receipt Promises Cure for Weak Men Free Trial

A fragmentary ad claims a “comemicd” remedy called Receipt That Cures Weak Men Free! Offered by a alleged provider who promises a free trial to any man writing for a prescription. The copy mentions a special study of men and a sure acting combination for supposed vitality and vigor.

Esremen

Harmon Boom Taking Shape in Ohio Delegation

The Ohio Democratic delegation in Congress moves to act with rivals Champ Clark and Wilson considered formidable for the presidency. They scan eastern and western horizons and decide to go to work in earnest for Governor.

Champ Clark Wilson Washington Congress Missouri Nebraska New Jerey Phuck” Coats

Judson Harmon Leads Ohio Delegation In 1912 Nomination Talk

At a conference with Senator Pomerene Lieutenant Governor Nicholls and sixteen Ohio Democrats, Harmon’s chances drew caution about Bryan and Clark. Cox warned not to overlook Bryan as the main rival while most favored Clark as the one to fear. The lieutenant governor will run the campaign, citing letters showing broad support nationwide.

Judson Harmon Ohio Pomerene Nicholls House Bryan Cox Harman Boomer Chemp Clerk Missouri Wilson New Jerey Clark United States

Youthful sting operation nets six bound over for selling cigarettes

Police court heard a crusade by detectives Coker and McGill against tobacco sales to a minor. Six persons including Burton Myers, Lester Gable, J A Stewart, Tom Argo, H. Jackson, and T Trimble were bound over to the higher court under $190. Two cases against store owners were dismissed. clerks who made the sales were bound over. Detectives visited nearly every downtown store.

Burton Myers W. A. Gresham Lester Gable North Pryor Street J A Stewart South Pryor Street Tom Argo East Hunter Street H. Jackson Marietta Street T. Trimble Coker McGill

Is the Policy of the Y M C A Liberal or Safe

Dr Dunbar Ogden pastor of Central Presbyterian Church will speak next Sunday evening before his sermon. He will address the question Is the Policy of the Y M C A Unfair or liberal in reference to religious creeds and explain what the policy means.

Young Men's Christian Association Dunbar Ogden Central Presbyterian Church

Atlanta Camp Vets Declines Money for Reunion Trip

The Atlanta Camp No 169 United Confederate Veterans adopts a resolution stating they will not participate in fundraising to cover veterans’ travel to the Little Rock reunion. The adjutant will publish the decision noting the camp does not solicit contributions and disclaims authorization for others to solicit aid.

Atlanta United Confederate Veterans Little Rock Atlante United Confederate Waterang Camp v. HT Walker Thin Sity Confedera Tuttle Rock Amos Fox W. H. Harrison vAtlants

Much Tried Marie Evans Faces Jury Again Tuesday

In Atlanta Superior Court Judge Price Edwards presides as a busy docket opens Monday April 24. Marie Evans again faces larceny from the person while two bailiffs J B Gosset and R F Mauldin await trial. Also set for Tuesday are Wer and Berg in the Florence WeKhem trunk theft and other forgery and larceny cases amid assaults with intent to murder and hideaway robbery charges.

Superior Criminal Court Price Edwards L. 3. Roan Atlanta Marie Evans Hem Ghc Lambert Truat Wa Regatti Edwards Buchanan

Southern Gas Men End Montgomery Session

The Southern Gas Association wrapped up its Montgomery Alabama meeting with Jacksonville Florida chosen as the 1912 convention site. Officers elected were H G Hoyt as president G E White as first vice president James Ferrier as second vice president E D Brewer as secretary and treasurer. Directors include B Kersteing Mobile L F Young Athens AB Patterson Meridian and E B Brown Columbia. A barbecue near the city concluded the session.

Montgomery Ala Jacksonville Fla Southern Gas Association H G Hoyt G E White James Ferrier Rome E. D Brewer Atlanta B Kersteing Mobile F Young Athens AB Patterson Meridian Miss E. B. Brown Columbia

Rheumatism Myths And Nervous Causes

A health note explains most claimed rheumatism cases stem from nervous disorders or spinal cord affections, not true rheumatic disease. The author, with over 30 years experience, offers diagnosis and treatment for the real cause and invites readers to visit with free booklets by mail.

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