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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
6
United States Senator Bradley spoke in the Fifth District nominating J Wheeler Metie of Louisville for Congress. He praised the Republican Party and Taft administration, noted deficits eroding to a surplus, and criticized insurgent Republicans for their alleged heresies, urging a return to unity in coming years.
An extended conference was held in Washington between a delegation from Elberton city and Elbert county Georgia and officials from the good roads division. The Elberton group discussed funding and construction plans for road projects including ten miles of new streets and about six miles of county roads. Members included J R Mattox W E B Wallitt J C Thomas T Brawford and FR L Cauthen with Portmaster O W Farker. The meeting followed a tour of district roadwork and consultations with district engineers.
White and related negligees and plaits reduced to 75 cents to 2 dollars 65 cents from 1 dollar to 3 dollars 50 cents. Off on all Summer Underwear Timon Suits Night Shirts and Pajamas.
Fragmentary text shows sock and hose pricing with multiple price points and quantities. Reads like a 19th or early 20th century ad listing quantities such as 3 for $1 and various dollar amounts for different sock items.
At Portsmouth Ohio and Glenn Kentucky seven people died and about twenty others were hospitalized after consuming poisoned ice cream served at a church event. Physicians report several victims, including a Granite Company manager and several workers, are in serious condition. Investigators say a rusty or unclean tin vessel used in making the ice cream likely caused the contamination.
Children are described as fat and content after eating KE K EK Flour, suggesting a wholesome, wholesome appeal and family meal routine. The copy emphasizes satisfaction and fullness associated with the brand.
A Durant probate court sale of allotted Indian land for a minor yielded $2800 for 140 acres, while guardians and claimants took hundreds more in fees and improvements, amid claims that thousands of acres and the estates of Indian children are being systematically robbed and exploited by guardians and land buyers.
Governor Harmon insists troops be directed without mayoral consent while Mayor Marshall denies making critical remarks. The recall of militia sparked clashes, with Columbus and Cincinnati units en route. Tension rises over who commands the forces as Pinkerton plans a southeastern office in Atlanta amid warnings of further trouble.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on August 18 the bodies of Dr Russell Campbell 24 and Mrs Morrison were found at the Morrison home in New Germantown County. A neighbor found the woman deceased on the front steps and the doctor in his room. Coroner's jury says Campbell performed an operation during the night and took cyanide of potassium after learning the fatal result. Campbell had recently set up practice at the Morrison home.
The article argues tariffs raise consumer prices by marking up imported goods and allowing protected manufacturers to raise prices domestically. It cites sugar, woolen goods, and trusts as examples of how duties affect costs, profits, and competition, alongside a Fulton county requisition ruling and a habeas corpus case.
Dr Horace Grant campaigns in Fulton county promising equal rights for all sections and completion of old roads. He criticizes extravagant taxpayer spending and realty ties, touts retirement from business to serve the public, and pledges monthly reporting of commissioners actions as an expert accountant and reformer.
Emma Bunting starred as Bet in The Gam bler at the Lyric last night, a four act drama tracing a western mining town girl from childhood to marriage with gambler George Whitaker as the hero. Fairfax fights to protect his mine Golden Giant against rival adventurer Moyne, while Bet’s love and resolve drive the plot and lead to a marriage.
Washington Auguste reports the administration Republican Club calls a national convention of Negro voters to meet in the city on September 22 and 20. Eight states and the District of Columbia join in the call to cooperate with Republican national congressional and state committees in organizing the Negro vote in close states and districts.
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