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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1910
Page
3
The author argues publishers must avoid unfair ads and deceitful advertisers. They condemn expedient integrity and insist honesty builds lasting trust. A publisher or advertiser who commits to a square deal eventually succeeds. (To Be Continued.)
Under the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church's auspices a mission meeting was held at Butler Street Auditorium with Bishop J. H. Molacy presiding. Rev F Dempsey spoke on the churchs relation to the Protestant Episcopal Church. Dr Newton urged more missionaries and Willau Nyatikiza, just home from Palno College, Augusta, was introduced as the new Africa-bound missionary. A chorus of 100 voices performed, and $400 was raised for the mission fund before adjournment after a consecration service.
Bermuda grass covers the former unsightly plot beside the Carnegie Library and Patterson's undertaking. Julia Rankin and Dan Carey spearheaded the effort, sodding with Bermuda grass, planting euonymous bushes, aucustums, arunda donax, and salvias to create a colorful front. The area now resembles a pleasant city path rather than an eyesore.
Kuttawa Kentucky July 1 a farm barbecue near Lamanco Lyon county saw Axeltree Cooper a state witness against night riders shot fatally wounding William Mitchell Alonzo Gray and Brown Hawkins were arrested by state troops and charged with the shooting Reports say one man knocked Cooper down and two others fired as he rose The death was expected and guards were sent to the Oliver home to prevent further trouble
Americus Ga July 31 Special The cotton crop prospect in Sumter county and nearby areas improved after a dry hot week The grass problem is largely controlled and crops are cleaned though 19 percent of acreage was abandoned to grass due to heavy June and July rains Now estimated average cotton yield may reach 75 percent of normal if weather stays favorable The corn and cane crops are exceptionally good In several fields corn contests offer prizes from The Times Recorder and Americas merchants with yields of 100 to 125 bushels per acre observed in favorable plots One acre of unusually fine corn reportedly has 19 000 stalks growing and grain yields are expected to be large.
Dr A R Holderby Moors Memorial church denounces prizefights as acts of the devil labeling them brutal and cruel as he cites Job and palmists as instruments of satan He warns the devil’s power will be broken and God’s kingdom of righteousness will prevail despite worldly evil
Beaumont Texas July 31 a fatal shooting leaves one Negro dead and two others wounded in a daytime incident. Police are investigating and no motive is given.
Detective Robert A Wood of the city police fractured two ribs and was soaked with soap water while pursuing Elbert Doyle in Tolbert alley off Cutler Street. He held the suspect despite injuries and with assistance from Detective Norris, then walked to headquarters. He learned of the injuries at Grady Hospital and was later released after his side was bound.
Ad pitches Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a cure for lingering digestion issues including constipation biliousness and nervous restlessness. Claims mythic natural laxative effects, no habit formation and physician endorsement, urging a one week course to restore appetite sleep and mood.
The fragment notes a medic named Genter involved with Finsannia and PF, likely referencing medical support or personnel tied to those entities. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.
An attorney general analysis states Congress imposed no limit on states selecting individuals for the National Statuary Hall. It notes Virginia naturally chose Robert E. Lee and supports placing him in Confederate uniform, asserting no lawful obstacle to such a designation or costume under current law.
Jules Bert and T. J. Weir, held since May 24 for the theft of Milas Wickham’s trunk during Atlanta grand opera week, appeal from Fullen county Tower for a speedy trial. They assert no evidence proves guilt and describe Bert’s harsh interrogation while trusting a jury to prove their innocence.
John G. Carlisle, notable longtime Democrat and former U S senator and secretary of the treasury under Grover Cleveland, died tonight after a battle with heart trouble and kidney ailment. Born September 8, 1885 in Kenton County Kentucky, he rose from Kentucky politics to national positions, later practicing law in New York City. The body will go to Washington for funeral services likely from his residence there, with burial planned in Covington.
A freight and passenger train plunged from a trestle into a smoky creek after the bridge caught fire. Engineer Taylor and Fireman Dunbar perished under the tender. Baggagemaster Box escaped with eight injuries. Clerk Bloom injured but saved most mail. Passengers sent to Augusta. Superintendent Anderton notes bridge fire theory under investigation.
The campaign for the August 28 primary enters its sixth week with both sides confident. At Brown and Smith headquarters in Kimball and Peters buildings excitement runs high as 6250 Fulton County veterans enroll with the Brown Club. Brown is expected to issue statements this week defending his administration while Smith plans a speech in Monroe and possibly Atlanta.
Special rail offer for a Richmond or Norfolk round trip at 12 dollars with Saturday date travel via Seaboard. Train departs via S A with Pullman seats reserved at the ticket office. Sale good until August 28.
Beverly July 31 President Taft rode from Worcester to Mulberry Mass for a family reunion at Aunt Delia Torrey’s home. He shared Aunt Delia’s apple pie and walked with her neighbor while stories of the day circulated. The trip totaled about 115 miles and included Mrs Taft and several Taft brothers.
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