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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
12
Aiken S C August 20 Mark Duncan about 40 years old was placed in jail this afternoon pending an investigation of the death of Will Brooks of Augusta whose dead body was found today near Bath with a knife wound in the side which evidently caused death Duncan and Brooks had a fight Wednesday night it is said over alleged relations between Brooks and Duncan s wife in which fight Brooks was stabbed
Washington August 20. Henry E Davis counsel for Mrs Sutton denounces the court of inquiry findings on Lieutenant James N Sutton death. He argues the judge advocate failed to accept key evidence and questions the reasoning on death by own action versus wound. Davis plans further action and will return in October with a public statement.
Judge Howel Cobb’s funeral was held in Athens at the university chapel with the city’s stores closed and the city court suspended. The service, led by Rev L Hill of the Presbyterian Church, featured a hour long viewing as hundreds paid their respects to the late jurist.
E H Harriman comes home from Europe earlier than expected seeking comfort and rest at home after treatment abroad. Alexander Miller, secretary of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, says Harriman’s condition is not as bad as implied and he will not engage in major business for several weeks after arrival aboard the Mauretania.
The First Baptist Church of Columbus plans to call a pastor on Sunday morning and is reported to extend the offer to a prominent Georgia minister. The pulpit has been vacant since Dr. M. Ashby Jones resigned months ago to lead the First Baptist church in Augusta.
The piece argues playgrounds aid character formation through recreation, citing Judge Lindsay and Tee Fo Han mir on outlets for energy and lawful activity. It highlights Atlanta's 1909-1910 playground growth under Associated Charities, with new sites, funding, and daily supervision, plus Mother involvement and public support for safer, structured play spaces.
A Mexico City dispatch reports widespread unrest across northern Mexico with fears of clashes. General Reyes, former war minister and Nuevo Leon governor, seeks the vice presidency against Ramon Corral. federal troops move to secure key areas as Reyes surrounds Monterrey. Police and soldiers prepare for a large Alamed a demonstration while clandestine Masons pledge support to Reyes.
Denver August 20 agitation over Colorado forest reserves and Gifford Pinchot sparked a heated session. A Patterson resolution calling for a law dividing agricultural, mineral and forest lands passed after debate. Amendment praising administration forestry policy was accepted. Hadley of Missouri urged rate reform linking rebates to trusts, endorsing inland waterways. A Pepsi ad closes the page.
Memphis August 20 Shelby county grand jury returned 22 true bills for violations of the prohibition law and ignored 34 others drawn for the same cause Indictments were based on testimony of prominent citizens not just detective evidence No indictments were returned against the numerous clubs in the city
In Pittsboro Pennsylvania on August 20 a crowd of about 500 women sympathizers gathered at a car plant gate and hurled paving stones over the stockade. State troopers dispersed the melee, and later confrontations continued near the company restaurant with mounted troopers using night sticks. A note found outside the stockade read We want to get out of here. Can't you help us. Police reported further disturbances and soiled material near the paint house.
GoM MeRis of 44 Kirkwood Avenue reports the disappearance of his sister Mrs Lewis from Kirkwyood Thursday the 19th. Police were notified and a description given: brunette, 2b, wearing white embroidery. Brother Mr Meckay aged 16 works at Etowah barber shop.
At a city council meeting on August 10 the council authorized free transportation from the street car company for police and firemen. Officers welcome the return to free rides after almost two years of paying fares, with some expenses running up to five dollars a month.
The dispensary cages will come up as the September term of court on the first Monday in September. Attorney General Lyon announced the plan and said he would insist on trials. Indicted are Toha Black Lo W Roshin James Farnum John Bell Tow Joseph Wya JM Rawhoson Woo Tam M A Goodman and Woo A Bsars. Much interest attaches to the outcomes.
A distressed time with severe skin disease ends after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The narrator details months of itching sores and failed treatments, then reports relief and renewed health within a month, urging others with skin suffering to try the remedies.
A concise health update discusses keeping hair healthy to prevent irritation and oiliness. It mentions references to care routines and seeks guidance on managing scalp condition and comfort. It notes potential involvement of known clinics and products without detailing specific recommendations.
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