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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1910
Page
6
Strong discounts on all summer low cut shoes highlight finest makes and leathers. Carlton stock touted as best styles with up-to-date models. every price shaved to maximize savings for buyers.
Savannah dispatch reports Goss arrested on charges linked to two marriages and children by a second wife in Nichola In Coffea county. Foreman at Atlanta Coast Line yards, Goss admits two marriages and is held for county authorities amid alleged support needs for his children. Funeral services noted for Fifard Masses, age 86, with surviving wife and six children.
In Laurens South Carolina attorney general J Fraser Lyon was assaulted by supporters of J Crews editor of a Laurens newspaper after Lyon referenced Crews during the state campaign. Crews demanded reading more letters, four men charged the platform as Lyon swung at Henry Wright in the chest. Police restrained the scene for several minutes until order returned. Four men leaped onto the stage as candidates for state offices spoke.
In Washington an official notice announced the death of Commodore Foper Hlatt Galt, a United States Navy retiree. Born in Norfolk in 1845, he died at 6 30 am today, with the death reported to the Navy Department.
Bailey Higgins, railroad operator for the Southern, was assaulted and robbed by a negro around 7 o clock as he walked toward Cornelia. Higgins, though injured, retained his watch and $125 were stolen in the incident.
A dynamiting occurred on the Westergilie Interurban line near Columbus as a freight car was blown up. A following passenger car shook as the blast occurred during a strike by Columbus Railway and Light Company workers. The Columbus Clearing House Association declared the strike near its end and urged public use of inner-urban cars. The First Regiment Ohio National Guard from Cincinnati left for Fort Ancient, followed by the Fifth Regiment from Cleveland.
The 75 year old Theoderick Brooks, eldest son of John B Brooks, a Wilkes County planter, suffered a severe sawmill accident Thursday when a cant hook left by workers struck him near the heart and face. He was taken by early train to Augusta for medical treatment with grave prognosis.
Managua reports General Emiliano Chamorro will relieve Jose Dolores Estrada as acting president and temporarily hold the office until Juan Estrada arrives to take charge of the government. Chamorro, a prominent revolutionary figure, is named among provisional leaders and advisers.
City work to install the Peachtree Whitehall and Mitchell street electric line advances as $145,300 remains to be raised. About $13,500 of $15,000 needed has been subscribed and signatures from a few holdouts among property owners and tenants are being secured daily to begin the project soon.
Important notice announces train schedule changes for August 28 1910. Train No 4 will depart Atlanta at 1015 PM instead of 815 PM carrying a sleeper to Thomasville. Passenger service opens at 9 PM.
General Julian Carr of Durham NC met local advisory committees in Norfolk to discuss the veterans reunion on September 6. He estimated that about 6000 veterans and their families would attend the event.
Dispatch from August 26 reports the North German Lloyd steamer Koenigin Luise rescued the crew of the Harvest Queen of Windsor from sinking near 40 31 N 44 24 W. Harvest Queen had sailed from Dalougie New Brunswick August 10 bound for Buenos Aires August 4, leaving the ship burning as the Koenigin Luise towed her and transferred all hands aboard.
A historical notice describes a claimed cure for male weakness offered without charge. The text promotes a proprietary remedy, claims quick restoration of vitality, and urges readers to obtain the prescription and use the home remedy privately. The language reflects period promotional medical patent medicine framing with calls to action and personal testimonials.
The article notes high telegraph costs for gubernatorial campaigns. Brown spent 409 telegram tolls and Smith added extra words, totaling about $400 in a single day. An Atlanta hopeful muses he could not afford the job if payment is required to thank supporters.
Local horses show organizers partner with a printing shop to place a vivid horse show illustration on business envelopes at no cost to supporting firms. The image shows a spirited horse guided by a groom and accompanies brief patriotic copy. Firms ready to participate should contact Secretary R C Congdon by Bell phone 4946 or mail.
William B Walker, farmer, accused of setting fire that killed his wife near Macon seven miles west, was held for grand jury by Justice ROP McCowan on murder charges. Only his mother testified. state witnesses claimed Walker admitted the act while denying he burned his wife. A state witness said Walker offered to hire him to claim Walker was at the stove when the clothes caught fire.
Delegates from Greenvale arrive in Columbia for a two day session of the International Association of Factory Inspectors and the International Association of Labor Commissioners. Officers chosen include Louis Guyon of Montreal as president and D K Ward, Barney Cohen Hingis, Frank S Nash, S M Sloan as vice presidents, with WW Williams as secretary treasurer. A barbecue at Ridgewood Park followed. Kingston Jamaica acts to curb procuration of women for immoral purposes connected to Panama traffic. locals report victims recruited to Calan for domestic work or shop assisting roles.
Special dispatch from Macon reports Thomas Roiekeen of the Wright Brothers negotiating with state fair officials to stage a Wright aeroplane demonstration during the Georgia State Fair in the fall. Effort planned to schedule the attraction along the alleyway during the fair. County officers elected in Lawrenceville include R N Holt clerk of superior court E 8 Garner sheriff John T Simpson tax collector J Henry Johnson tax receiver Charley Smith treasurer G L Veal surveyor J J Barnes coroner. Bond proposition for road improvements to $100000 was defeated by a large margin.
Themasvilla residents learned that Judge Robert Mitchell resigned last night, sending his letter to Governor Brown. He refused to reconsider after being urged to stay. Defeated in the primary by W E Thomas of Valdosta, his term continues until January, leaving speculation over who will fill the unexpired term.
Foote and Davies promotes the opening of a new institutional auditorium in College Park built largely through Rev C K Welter's work. The facility on church grounds serves College Park, featuring a gymnasium, swimming, and kinder- bar. An afternoon and evening entertainment funds building and equipment, with support from local leaders and denominations.
Jonn R Collins a 60 year veteran engineer for the Central was laid to rest at Rose Hill cemetery after funeral services at his Mulberry street home conducted by Dr W O N Ainsworth. A Civil War veteran and longtime member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, he left a wife as his survivor.
News from Atlanta reports Mrs Joseph Jacobs wife of the Bethlehem druggist Dr Jon Jacobs died in Bethlehem New Hampshire after a long illness she had been away since June with one son Sinclair and two sisters Mrs E Rich and Mrs L Adler of this city funeral arrangements to be announced later
Cholera officially announced in Vienna on August 26, with victims reported to be from Hungary. The disease is traced to Russia and has appeared within the empire. Authorities warn of spread and urge caution in affected areas.
In Meridian Mississippi August the fifth district election returns show BA. Wilson of Merit Ian defeats incumbent Adam M. Byrd by about 160 votes. The primary outcome reflects a shift in the district’s political alignment.
Jefferson City Mo August 26 Four men were killed and two injured when two heavy freight trains on the River Route division of the Missouri Pacific collided head on near Buckwater about 65 miles west of here today The dead include D H Kitchene engineer Kansas City Mo Eal E Finnell engineer Jefferson Z ae H Roth brakeman Jefferson or T C Fredericks freman Hedalis The injured are George Taggart freeman Jefferson City and Brekéman Gannoway Jefferson City
Paris August 26. Textile exporters protest to Commerce Minister Dupuy against new consular sampling rules. They say sending samples to consuls, except laces and embroidery sent to the United States, burdens trade and raises costs. American Chamber of Commerce members back the French protest, urging annulment of the regulation.
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