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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1913
Page
7
The woman, cleared of murder charges after a trial at the Dakota hotel, revived after a near collapse as Deputy Sheriff Plennte Miner intervened. She expressed gratitude to rescuers, insisted on her innocence, and declared joy at the jury’s acquittal despite earlier peril.
The trial entered its third day as Mrs Appelbaum testified in a clear voice about her husband’s death. She described threats, a pistol, and a note to her son, detailing domestic turmoil and her alleged attempt at suicide. State witnesses challenged her account, noting inconsistencies about shots heard and events surrounding the tragedy.
The defense laboriously argued for fairness and duty, contending the state hid details and that the jury must weigh evidence without bias. Solicitors Dorsey and Branch pressed for acquittal if innocence could be proven, while Judge Isa Roan instructed the jury on homicide verdicts and the drug defense.
Susie Wohert, ten years old, was bitten while playing in her yard. Police faced a decision as suspects and a neighbor’s dog Ponto stood down. The dog was spared and taken to the Pasteur Institute for examination, while Susie urged against shooting.
Henry C Conway longtime Southern Bell Telephone employee and Athens manager for many years died after months of illness. The body will be taken to Atlanta for interment. Survived by wife, sister of Mrs WT Gentry of Atlanta, son Keith Conway of Atlanta, and several brothers.
Atkinson and Lamb submitted their quarterly report on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic, and Georgia Terminal Company and Alabama Railroad Terminal Company. Receipts January to March 1913 totaled 1132 80998 dollars while disbursements were 1100 70178 dollars. The balance on hand stood at 22377271 dollars. Thirty five garnishments were served to collect from employees. The receivers asked the court for relief as garnishments hinder operations. Judge Pardee ordered the receivers to ignore garnishments and report the order in writing.
A distressed mother, Mrs D N Mangum, reported her 12 year old son Alfred Stig ran away after stealing $5 from her at 4 Laws Street. He was last seen heading toward Fairfield, and police searched the area and questioned possible leads. The ad about a rental place appeared among other notices in The Constitution Classified.
The senior class of the Atlanta School of Medicine held an annual dinner at the Hills Home marking the end of the term. Many graduates spoke in humorous tones while faculty and invited guests attended, with graduation exercises scheduled for near Wednesday.
Memorial day observances in Waynesboro featured Reverend Ashby Jones of Auero delivering the address. Introduced by Hon W H Davis, Jones spoke as the procession from the Methodist church to the courthouse proceeded, ending with flowers placed at the veterans’ graves.
An odd home remedy advertises a new absorption treatment promising immediate relief and permanent cure for bleeding and related conditions. It asks readers to send their address to receive trial supplies and references, with a promise of no upfront payment and further information from Mrs Summers at Box P Notre Dame.
President Wilmer J. Moore of the chamber of commerce has appointed Ivan E Allen J Haden and Fred Houser to award prizes for securing the largest number of clean up pledges last week. Forty thousand blank pledges were distributed and replica packages received from many schools. Schools must save their replies by next Tuesday morning or they will not be counted. The committee will meet Tuesday to award prizes.
Chicago police report two Black men lured nurse Emma M Robinson to a vacant house at 3123 South Michigan Avenue with a phone call. They knocked her down tied her hands and feet in the basement and menaced her with a razor. She escaped after four hours by breaking a neighbor’s window. The home is in a prominent Chicago neighborhood.
A historical ad promises relief for chronic ailments with Pertsa’s Antiseptic Healing. It touts cures for long standing pains and claims simultaneous healing. Product priced 5c and claimed to work where other remedies fail.
Delay may cost you the tenant room or job you want. The Constitution’s Classifieds are widely read daily. Place your want before readers now to secure the desired role home or office.
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