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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1910
Page
3
A letter from Ridgway describes his advertising unit as a democracy of associates not staff. He explains decisions are by majority vote, open conferences, and mutual advice. He asserts no bossing, equal loyalty, and that any associate can challenge direction without fear.
In Newark first criminal court a slander case named the defendant uttered a guarded phrase when asked to repeat words allegedly commanded by counsel for the woman plaintiff. The exchange prompted counsel to urging the court to quiet the room and the judge had to call for order.
Lancaster California August 14 a pet dog unearthed the body of Mrs Frieda Custine in a shallow grave in her front yard. Authorities point to homicide with robbery as motive. Otto Schultz the brother in law left for Germany after learning of the remittance of 146000 to San Francisco. Autopsy notes breathing gasps and a fatal axe wound. Custine's son found the body partially buried and injured by the dog. Suspect Schultz remains missing and an 8000 remittance linked to the Fatherland is cited.
Rome August 14 Cardinal Merry del Val a youth of extraordinary class is noted for his athleticism. A 2,000,000 bequest to the Holy See led to a court chase with a papal secretary absent and the cardinal eluding a steady official pursuit by water to Lake Bracciano and a private lunch after the mix up. The decree simply authorized the Vatican to accept the legacy.
In Cleveland after dinner remarks, Benator Beverhige criticized a corrupt politician and compared excuses to a minister’s defense. The minister allegedly admitted borrowing funds but signaled it by raising two songs at the start and end of the borrowed matter, per the St. Louis Chronicle-Democrat.
A bronze copy of the Myudon Washington statue, to be presented to France by Virginia on August 18, will be unveiled amid a large celebration. Organizers include Colonel James Mann and Senators Floyd King and Doug Halsey, with speeches, music, and banquets planned in Versailles and nearby.
A July travel piece notes London loses its English atmosphere as Americans flood the city, translating prices into dollars, crowding stores and buses, and mingling freely with locals. The writer jokes about Americans misunderstanding English customs, cites museum caretakers, theaters, and fashion, and contrasts American and English traits amid a July influx.
Berlin reports from the German Imperial Labor Gazette show Germany with the most strikes in 1908 and 1909. Data cites 1 347 strikes in 1908, 1 418 in 1909 with 253 successful, 488 partial, 674 unsuccessful. German unions spent 3.5 million marks on strikes in 1907, versus 665 thousand in Britain.
Lexington Kentucky August 14 Burley Tobacco society officials announce bids will be invited from manufacturers for pooled crop of 120,000,000 pounds to be sold next Tuesday at prices set by the society executive board. Some holdings may be sold now, others held until fall across sixty counties in Ohio Kentucky and Indiana.
A fragment discussing paint quality and its impact on a home's appearance. It stresses choosing the best paint and takes a stance that well painted houses reflect well on their owners, noting that good color and finish enhance perceived value and taste.
Red Seal or Atlantic Red Seal or Atlantic Pure White Lead known as standard paint for years resists weather is economical. Mixed with pure linseed oil and tinted to any color then applied by a good painter boosts life and durability. Free on request from National Lead Company Air Broadway New York.
Idaho's Big Creek settlement along the St Joe river is reported driven from homes by advancing forest fires. Joseph Burzinsky and others are missing as much of the Big Creek area is said to be wiped out. In Washington, Wenah reserve fires are under control while calls for more troops to fight the Rocky Mountain fires intensify. General Wood orders troops to Republic as around 5,000 men are deployed to combat the blazes.
A brief campaign appeal urging voters to support R. B. Davison as the People’s Candidate for the Prison Commission. The message stresses Davison’s commitment to reform and public accountability in state corrections oversight.
Berlin reports a local policy granting bounties for every child born to municipal workmen families. extra monthly payments scale with children from three to six, plus pensions for dependent children. Regulations circulated to workers, with future pensions promised for larger families. evidence of dependency required.
A long chain of transfers traces land lot 77 in the Fourteenth district of Henry county now Fulton. The parcel fronting Whitehall Street 1816-10 feet on Brotherton Street sold for 23450 with a history tying to landmarks such as the Union Depot, Kimball House, the Fulton County courthouse, and the Capitol. The tract’s title, dating back to 1821, weaves through Beckman, Mitchell, and Doonin lines, with the present owner Charles Robison, a noted Atlanta furniture dealer, and improvements noted on the site.
New York August 14 F Willard piloted a Curtiss aeroplane from Mineola with three passengers and himself covering 500 yards this evening This marks the first three passenger flight recorded in America On board were his brother W OH Willard RF Patterson and Archibald Albin The craft rose and skimmed the air at about 20 feet Clifford Harmon then set a long duration mark flying one hour three minutes and forty five seconds for the course.
A vintage advertorial argues headaches signal liver trouble and promotes Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a cure. It claims pills detoxify bile, aid digestion, and prevent headaches, noting physicians endorse them and offering mail order if local dealers refuse.
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