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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1910
Page
7
A testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla revived appetite and strength after illness. The author reports poor health, loss of appetite, and fatigue, then notes full recovery, ability to work at home, and no longer feeling tired. They contrast with previous liquid or chocolate Sareatabs.
Providence reports a far reaching jewelry swindle worth at least half a million dollars. Ten arrests have been made in Alabama and Texas. The scheme allegedly bought items nationwide then routed shipments through Montgomery firms using dummy packages. Arson was suspected as a possible method.
Washington April 26 The railroad bill dominated the house session as insurgents allied with Democrats to push amendments. They struck at the court of commerce provision and blocked a move to strike the commerce court. The speaker entered abruptly while counting votes, and Mr Ruswell of Texas sided with Republicans on all motions. Insurgents fluctuated between twenty on some votes and about a dozen on others as Me Macon and Me Wanger proposals failed.
An old time health advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell’s Shop Pepsin as a gentle laxative for the elderly. It claims to regulate bowels and fortify stomach and bowels without shocks, offers a free sample by mail, and pitches affordability and family use. It cites testimonials from Knoxville and Oklahoma and invites medical advice from Dr Caldwell free of charge.
Testimony in the Hyde matter trial describes polluted water at the Swope house causing typhoid fever in Mia Hyde's family. Witnesses include Lucy Lee, Sarah Awopt, Nora Bell Dickson, and nurse Mae Pierce. The hanging of Robert Devis was postponed by order of Governor Hadley to May 20.
Louiaville area records low temperatures from Arkansas and southern Missouri through the Appalachians to Atlanta. A disturbance centered over the eastern U.S. yesterday has moved west, spreading unsettled weather from Tennessee northward to the lower lake region. Rain falls over much of the section as temperatures remain unusually low.
In an afternoon wreck one mile east of McDonough a car overturned after rear tires failed. Occupants Carl Patterson driver Brun Rodgers Austin and L Bartlett, all from this county, sustained injuries. Rodgers had minor bruises while Austin and Bartlett suffered severe facial cuts ribs broken and deep wounds. The car reportedly traveled at high speed. They were brought to McDonough for medical care.
Cedartown Ga April 26 Special Group three of the Georgia Bankers Association held their session there. About seventy five bankers attended the association from all points constituting the division. After registering the Secretary the meeting was called to order by Chairman A E Sawad cashier of the Citizens Bank of Carrollton. The program then followed.
At a quarterly meeting of United States Steel Corporation today the directors declared a regular dividend of 1% on the common shares, raising the rate from 0% to 1% annually. Earnings for the quarter ending March 31 totaled 27,016,876 with net returns of 21,502,194. Unfilled orders stood at 64,026,414 tons. Preferred stock dividend of 1% was declared payable May 28, and common dividend payable June 29.
Advertisement for Digestit claimed to cure indigestion quickly. It described indigestion symptoms from food souring in the stomach and urged readers to visit Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta or mail order from W L Brown Company in Jackson Mississippi for a 50 cent package.
Ray Maddox and J D Lee were arrested after a dispute at a lady friends home when two other men were found visiting. Maddox allegedly brandished a revolver and fired into the air while Lee faced disorderly conduct and concealed weapons charges. Officers Gossman and Palmer took them to the barracks after the incident.
A blackbuck antelope from India was donated to the Greers zoo in Grant Park by LH Oppenheim of Atlanta. The young male, horned seven inches, recently arrived in America and is now at Cincinnati gardens awaiting arrival in Atlanta later this week. The gift marks a notable civic gesture to enrich the city’s zoological collection and inspire similar acts by other cities.
Savannah Ge April 26 Patrolman F V Hansen was fatally shot through the breast by Judge Jones negro tonight and Patrolman J D Langabiugh was badly cut with a razor by an unknown negro wanted as a witness to the shooting. The assailant also slashed Rugh Glieber, a white man, with a razor and left a long cut on Glieber’s back. Hag rene asailant, trying to arrest him, is known to railroad men from the Atlantic Coast Line pay train service.
The Southern Railway offers very low excursion fares to Asheville North Carolina May 2 through May 11. Rates from Atlanta are especially low with a statewide reduction and a limited reach. James Freeman, District Passenger Agent, and JL Meek, Assistant General Passenger Agent in Atlanta, Ga, handle inquiries.
A Macon area farmer Middleton living on the Columbus road, about four miles from town, was shot through the heart yesterday afternoon near his home after visiting Macon. Rosa Denton, a 16 year old Black boy, is held by the coroner's jury as a person connected to the crime. Authorities indicate lingering mystery and potential further action.
In Knoxville on April 24, a feud over a land tract led Frank Moore to shoot and kill Charles Park this morning. Moore fled into the hills and is said to be evading arrest. The two men were brothers in law and the quarrel ended in a deadly shooting.
Mia Agness Van Zante, famed contralto from Chicago, visits Mrs W Evarnes at 140 Capital Avenue after closing a engagement in New Orleans. She will sing in Cincinnati, then New York, and later Paris. Those who have not heard her have misread a rare treat.
Herbert Lytle, the daring young river for the American Motor Car Company, will drive exclusively this season. He arrives in Atlanta amid bitter cold to inspect the Speedway track and expresses optimism about fast speeds and world records. Notables like Lewis Strang, Ralph DePalma, John Aitken, and William Stoddard are listed among entrants for the 200-mile Atlanta Speedway trophy and other events. Free tickets are offered to orphans and at-risk youths for Monday and Tuesday aviation events at the track, with pricing details for grandstand seats.
Young man with 1000 to 2000 dollars to invest in an Atlanta manufacturing firm can secure a good position. Firm well rated and established, product well known. Address Box 357, Atlanta, Georgia.
An early health ad extols Smith's Pineapple and Butter Pills for relief from bilious attacks and headaches. It claims rapid liver and stomach restoration, blood purification, and constipation relief, urging readers to keep the vegetable fills on hand and to use three at night then two more at retirement. It promotes other remedies for kidneys, bile, and general tonics with promotional language.
A long notice by Dr. Hathaway & Co offering help for men, claiming to restore manhood and health. It details symptoms of decline, urges consultation, and promotes a book titled Perfect Manhood and Health. Based in Atlanta with a free consultation and office hours.
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