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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
5
A southern itinerant Methodist preacher's wife recounts his life and her own on a rugged circuit. The book promises readers insights into their own hearts and a deeper religious sympathy. Cloth bound illustrated edition priced at $1.50, available at booksellers.
The article recalls New York Life proofs read by Mr McCall who praised them as the finest advertisements he had seen and offered a thousand dollar check which was declined. It notes this as a start of newspapers mapping advertising campaigns to educate the public on life insurance and support agents nationwide. It also mentions Harris recovering after injuries from a mill balcony fall and the dismissal of an extortion charge against bailiff W W Rogers after evidence was presented.
Ex Senator WC Bunn of Cedartown argues against claims that Governor Smith lacked power to deploy state troops. He imagines a county riot with sheriff and mayor absent, urging swift action by the governor under informed discretion. He cites Brown and Dempsey as examples and dismisses critiques as a tempest in a teapot. Cedartown Ga August 4 1910.
In the heart of the city Oscar Clay a 30 year old bricklayer living on Bradley street was robbed of 15 dollars at 12 20 this morning. A tall black moustached man engaged him in talk at the corner and lured him toward a near beer saloon then struck him and escaped with the money before help could be summoned.
Negroes rally for Patterson while Charlen T Cates and others campaign for the Independent ticket backed by Republicans. Both camps claim potential victory as ballots are counted. The controversy centers on Governor Patterson’s pardoning of Cooper for killing Senator Carmack and its impact on the judicial election.
Guthrie August primary results indicate slow returns with republican leaders predicting a close race between McNeal and Ferguson for governor. Democratic contenders Murray and Crane claim victory ranges, while the grandfather clause appears to have passed by a significant margin. Republican incumbents McGuire Morgan and Creager are renominated.
Mr and Mrs Walter Jernoe of Kansas City traveled by freight and stayed in hotels using male disguises after their July wedding. They rode freight to Denver and Chicago, spent their money on the road, and were later taken to a police station by a railroad detective. They may be released.
At a Fairbury Nebraska union meeting of four Christian Young People societies an open letter was sent to Mrs Nicho lan Longworth asking her to forego cigarettes. The action reflects concern over the influence on youth. The groups involved are Epworth League Baptist Young Peoples Union and Christian Endeavor.
Belvidere August 3 The honor of greeting Theodore Roosevelt nearly cost Shea his life after the former president shook his hand on the Belvider road. The man, excited to tell friends of the meeting, ran two miles into the city and collapsed unconscious. Two doctors worked four hours to revive him. he remains in danger amid a history of heart disease and cautions against strenuous activity.
Obituaries report the death of Julia C Craig 76 at a daughter’s home 4 Gresham Street with burial in Shopping Shoals McDonough County. Mary Jane Tippen 73 dies at 214 South Avenue with funeral in Woodstoak. pallbearers to meet at Greenberg Bond Bloomfield chapel. Ruth Sellers 17 months dies at 751 Marietta Street. funeral at home then West View Cemetery. A 8 month old infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hange dies at Battle Hill. funeral at Hearty G Povsie's chapel in Hapoville.
In Lebanon Tennessee on August 3 Neppar Byron ages about 0 and father of twelve shot and killed his wife at about 10 pm at his home near Silver Springs using a pistol through an open window. Byron is brother to Thomas Byron who killed J W Puckett nearby weeks earlier in a linked case. After the shooting Byron escaped but was captured this morning.
Murmur of loss surrounds Herbart Mattingly director of the Mattingly School of Music who died at home 97 East Pinestreet after an operation for appendicitis. He leaves a wife and father. Funeral is set for six oclock this afternoon at the residence.
The Chinese Theaters present Salomy Jane by Emma Bunting with Paul Armstrongs company. The show runs smoothly and earns praise as a top stock offering. Next week opens Sweet Clover, once used by Adelaide Thurston, revived from a prior Grand Opera House season.
A testimonial from Mrs. Joe Etson of Battle Creek dated October 16, 1909 describes five years of severe itching and bleeding eczema relieved by Cuticure Resolvent after failed treatments from various doctors and medicines. The note invites others to benefit from this cure.
The convention split between progressive and stand pat factions erupts as speakers denounce the Payne Aldrich tariff and praise Taft’s administration. Cummins urges a complete party shift toward progressivism while endorsing railroad regulation and tariff reform amid tense floor clashes.
A gunners mate on the battleship Connecticut, George William Faoley of Orangeburg, South Carolina, drowned yesterday while diving for a sunken torpedo near Provincetown Massachusetts. The cause is not known but suspected to involve air transmission trouble. The body was shipped today for review.
United States Senator H J Gambs of Jankton announced a Senate committee will investigate charge of William Lorimer to seat in the Senate. The panel will spend several days in Chicago and Springfield before returning to Washington for deliberations starting September 10.
St Louis shoe market saw 48 factories produce 447 888 pairs of footwear in the week ending July 23. Shipments by rail and river reached 19 330 cases. A large number of merchants visited the market to buy for fall and winter.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Kramer Ind opened a water card shop with a focus on fastout products and big heated items. Associated names A dden and J on appear, suggesting a local business listing or notice. Details are unclear but imply a new store launch and product emphasis.
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