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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
2
Vernon Loung Vernon, a Cobb county resident near Lost Mountain, shot and killed his father James Vernon in Marietta early today after enraged dispute over the daughter. He surrendered and was jailed to await trial as details emerge.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative that relieves constipation without pain. It claims long use in many homes, with a trial bottle offered free by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello Illinois.
An 11 year old boy reportedly took a shotgun from his home and returned to fatally wound his father within twenty minutes. The case notes long standing tension between father and son, with reports also stating James Vernon is about 8 years old and married.
Massachusetts and other states report unpledged delegates winning in presidential primaries. In Boston and surrounding districts unpledged slates headlined by Governor McCall defeated Roosevelt aligned candidates. Ohio and New Jersey also show unpledged successes while Democratic delegates favor Wilson renomination. Five Roosevelt-leaning New Mexico delegates noted.
The Associated Press elected directors for its board across divisions at the New York meeting on April 25. Names include Charles A Rook Pittsburg Charles Hopking Clark Hartford Clark Howell Atlanta and many others. The luncheon honored guest Ion Nicholas Murray Butler of New York.
Washington April 25 Special Representative Wise today recommended the appointment of Frank Flynt as postmaster at Griffin. The office pays 2500 a year. Mr Flynt is a brother of James Flynt formerly president of the state senate. No opposition is anticipated.
At a New York luncheon in the Associated Press annual meeting Frank B Noyes pledged loyal support to President Wilson. He said the AP members share American citizenship and their chief speaks for the nation in its dealings with foreign powers. Wilson’s role as spokesman and protector of rights was emphasized as the group toasted the president.
A Mechanics and Metals National Bank booklet estimates the ongoing war costs Europe more than 90 million dollars per day. England France and Russia incur about 2.5 million per hour, while Germany faces higher expenses. By August 1 the total would reach about 45.9 billion dollars with Britain holding the largest share.
A vintage medical notice promotes Jacobs Liver Salt as a remedy for chronic constipation and liver purification. It asserts constipation weakens defenses, links liver inactivity to toxins, rheumatism, indigestion, and kidney disease, and sells the laxative for 20 or 60 cents through Linguists or Jacobs Pharmacy.
A public urging from Tom Winn and Paul S Pause endorses Henry M Wood for Fulton County tax receiver. They pledge reforms including a separate colored citizen returns office, expanded rush-period staffing, and courteous service, aiming to replace long-serving incumbent T M Armistead after 26 years. Wood is presented as qualified and deserving of support.
A columnist argues that state expenditures will rise to forty times the current national debt and reach 1120 times the cost of the Panama Canal, vastly exceeding Civil War outlays. The piece frames alarming projections to prompt fiscal caution.
Nashville officials report an impeachment court ruling overruling a plea in abatement by attorneys for Memphis Criminal Court Judge Jesse Edgimeton. The defense promptly moves to quash multiple impeachment counts, arguing charges are not specific enough and time limits may bar actions.
A court document argues that the charged offenses were not acts performed in the defendant's official capacity and that the articles lack proper signing by a court clerk, challenging procedural validity.
A letter from a county school official expresses concern over a change in local school management. It asks for truthful information, promising to rectify issues if present, and requests signatures while noting dissatisfaction with the current superintendent’s administration. The writer seeks honest answers about any problems and pledges to act accordingly.
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