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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
6
Washington August 6 three boys brought to police court charged with playing marbles for keeps. Judge Kimball ruled any game of chance constitutes gambling and suspended sentence on good behavior. He warned he would break up such activity.
Crowds formed at the Lowry National Bank as the first Lincoln pennies issued by the Treasury drew collectors and bidders. Bank says only $100 received, no Washington orders to halt issuance, but reports of future changes circulate. Prices reached 26 cents for a single coin as demand outstripped supply.
J. H. Leinkauf, longtime Atlante capitalist and real estate magnate, died yesterday at 12 45 in a private sanitarium after returning from Atlantic City. A Mobile native, he had lived in Atlanta about fifteen years and built a large fortune. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Bewald Cohen and Mrs Alvin Wellhouse and a son Herman Leinkauf of New York. Body to be sent to Mobile with Rabbi David Marx to conduct services there.
The grand jury returned a true bill against Donald Bain for the murder of William in the Prudential Building office. The trial is set for a special term of Fulton County Superior Court Criminal Division on Monday August 16. Eye witness Beardsley testified, autopsy details were presented, and Bain remains in Fulton County Tower awaiting proceedings while 46 true bills and fatama bills were returned by the grand jury.
Yesterday at noon the Junior Order United American Mechanics Council No 43 presented a Bible and a U S flag to Chamlee School. The event included prayer scripture, speeches, songs by pupils, and a prime dinner afterward. Participants included Council members from Gaze City Norcross Buckhead and Chamlee with Miss Thompson receiving the gift for the school and trustees.
An old testimonial book promotes a vegetable catarrh cure as highly effective for nasal passage inflammation. A Florida resident reports rapid improvement and sent payment for more, while others claim discharge ceased after days of use. The ad offers a week’s trial for 25 cents and a full package by mail from Bell Company in Atlanta.
In a weather bureau bulletin titled Cheap Protection from Lightning Professor Henry urges more focus on lightning safety. He notes about 800 people die and vast property damage yearly and offers inexpensive lightning rod methods anyone can install using galvanized iron wire staples tees and aluminum paint. He argues iron conducts less dangerously than copper and dissipates lightning energy more effectively.
Rex John Roach Straton, former Georgian, now pastor of a leading Baltimore Baptist church, will be heard again at the Second Baptist.
The text notes church services on Sunday with morning and evening sermons and mentions two upcoming Sundays at Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist church. It also reports Governor Fort addressing physicians and condemning a medical expert witness who testified in a homicide case as insane then sane, urging doctors to discard such witnesses for the benefit of the profession and justice.
A North Carolina justice of the peace testifies his baby suffered extensive eczema with bleeding sores until Cuticura Ointment relieved pain and induced sleep. After using Cuticura Re Solvent and soap, the child improved and has remained well for years.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticure Ointment as a 30 years’ favorite for skin and scalp troubles. It claims long history, complete line including Hesolvent, and guarantees purity and effectiveness across homes.
Brownsville Texas August charged with the murder of Eliseo Cantu a 10 year old playmate Indel fonso Gomez 14 years old was arrested and brought to jail. The victim was found in a woods two days after an investigation showed the boys quarreled after drinking mescal. He allegedly struck his playmate with a heavy stick breaking his neck. A third boy who was in the party guided authorities to the spot and revealed the manner of death.
Seaboard reduces travel costs for the August 14 excursion by adding tourist sleepers to standard sleeping car accommodations and cutting expenses. Officials expect cheaper travel for passengers as plans proceed.
The National Nut Growers Association will hold its eighth annual convention in Albany on October 12 and 13. The event highlights nut culture as a profitable and pleasant pursuit and aims to showcase opportunities for rural homes and profit. Albany is chosen for its historical role and proximity to extensive orchards, nurseries, and bearing trees. The convention will include visits to places of greatest interest in and around Albany.
Mobile Alabama August reports from Lieutenant Johnf R Coleman of the Knights of Columbus Zouaves of St Louis that fifteen members suffered ptomaine poisoning after eating beef last night. Two were stricken during the parade and received attention in the Elis building. All are now out of danger but still feel the illness effects. The command will not depart until tomorrow afternoon.
Orleans August 6 J Quintero Gowland a young lawyer and notary recently arrested on forging mortgage notes was arraigned today pressed guilty and sentenced to eight years in the state penitentiary. Gowland is alleged to have diverted sums totaling about 925 608.
Washington August 6 With Congress adjourned the capitol was deserted and only echoes remained of the tariff debate. Senators and representatives headed home while workmen cleared desks and swept halls. Lawmakers expressed relief that tariff discussions were over and looked forward to resuming normal routines.
Washington reports that the registry system of the post office department has not proved profitable. Postmaster General Hitchcock appointed a special committee to study revenues and costs, seeking self sufficiency without sacrificing safety. The panel, with others, will report progress to the third assistant postmaster general.
In Birmingham Alabama the Carmichael prohibition bill nears passage and the Country Club and Southern Club have closed lockers moved out fixtures. Members told to remove property by 10 PM. Funeral like services at the Southern Club with Blikken the god of fortune dressed in black and lockers bearing crepe. Prominent citizens including judges and merchants attended as rooms were toured in a moment of solemnity. Many leases ended. little liquor remains. Debate over surplus reserve funds of 621000, deemed property of the order and not proratable to insurers.
Modlie Alabama August 6 The national convention of Knights of Columbus adjourned with a move to curb sensational trial publicity and avoid publishing full details. The resolution condemns the trend of undue publicity and urges restraint in reporting.
An advertisement claims a doctor backed remedy cures nervous debility and weak manhood without extra medicine. It promises a free copy of the prescription by mail, urging men to write to Dr. S. Robinson at 308% Lack Blds, Detroit, Mich, for details and a sealed envelope.
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