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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
13
Philadelphia April 26 The directors of the North and Western Railroad company declared a 1 percent extra dividend and raised the common stock rate to 7 percent from 6 percent. An additional 1 percent extra dividend was also declared.
Public notice from the collector of customs announces sale of merchandise at the postoffice building on May 10 at 1 oclock. Highest bidder to pay cash. Descriptions available on request at Cus House Davfi Burrow Ir Collec.
John A Patten president of Chattanooga Medicine Co died in a Chicago hospital after a short illness from poisoning due to rupture of an intestinal ulcer. He was in Chicago for a libel suit against the American Medical Association. Patten was active in Methodist church affairs and civic work in Chattanooga. He leaves a widow, six children, and two brothers. burial planned in Chattanooga.
Mrs Julia Marsh, linked to a prominent Georgia family, committed suicide by inhaling gas at her New York City apartment. Her divorce case with Porrest Marsh, an investment broker, is before a Philadelphia court referee. Marsh had been melancholy and had visited the apartment after being informed of the event. The couple reportedly wed in Georgia about six years ago and grew estranged last year over her stage ambitions.
The Knight Tire and Rubber Company reported to police last night that twenty five auto tires of varying sizes and makes were stolen from their place of business. The tires are valued at several hundred dollars.
Boston April 26 speakers at the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers opened sessions on rebuilding the US dyestuffs industry for a steady textile supply. Edward S Chapin urged domestic use of natural dyes and coal tar methods, noting progress and diversifying shades. Herman A Metz cited export limits and shipping hurdles while Joseph Davies discussed government and business.
Ida Sniffen Walter Rogers, who poisoned her two children on December 29 1914, was freed in a New York supreme court after a jury acquitted her of the murder of her 2 year old son John. The verdict found her not guilty on grounds of insanity and the court dismissed another indictment for the murder of her eight month old daughter Lorida. Rogers collapsed when the verdict was announced.
During deliberations in the Rogers murder case jurors asked to hear a question posed to Dr Menars S Gregory the prosecution alienist. The question queried whether a mother who loved her children could murder them unless insane. Dr Gregory answered it would be a very suspicious circumstance.
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