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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
10
Readable ad copy highlights warm overcoats raincoats and suits priced from 15 to 60 dollars. Rogers, Peet & Co. and Hart, Schaffner & Marx are named makers. The item targets gift buyers seeking durable, stylish apparel for cold weather. The ad promises good fit and dependable quality for men.
Chicago December 13 A conference between Judge Landis and prosecutors revealed three commodity tariff books of the Chicago and Alton railway used as evidence in the Standard Oil case are missing The books were offered to show Illinois tariff parity but railroad officials could not produce them The issue may factor into a potential reversal motion as the trial record nears completion in the lower court
The Seaboard line will inaugurate Pullman Parlor-Broiler service on the morning Atlanta train and the afternoon Birmingham train, drawing general approval from patrons. A building ordinance validity battle over reservoir consent is noted in State v Withnell. Nebraska Supreme Court upheld constitutional concerns over mandatory owner consent within a 1000 foot radius, deeming it an unlawful delegation of power. In Deming, New Mexico, Martin Amador and Magdaleno Sabal, condemned murderers, were not hanged as Governor Curry granted 30-day respirations and Santa Fe postponed the execution.
If you suffer from bleeding itching or protruding piles, send your address and I will explain how to cure yourself at home using the new absorption treatment. Free sample offered with local references. Address Mrs M Summers Box P Notre Dame.
Judge Hazell dissolves injunction against Switchmen Union finding Lackawanna failed to prove officers incited a strike. Union president Hawley’s consent to direct a strike not considered incitement. Despite 98 percent voting for a strike, no immediate action planned. possible conference with Lackawanna to avert strike until January. Also reports Entiat river sheep flood and three men killed in a blast at Trahlonock quarry.
The text extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trustworthy laxative option. It asserts the product cleanses and relieves internal organs without debilitation, is pleasant and natural, and uses components approved by physicians. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product and avoiding imitators.
Washington December 13 Special The president remains loyal to Taft as shown by appointments and commissions Charles R Barker named postmaster at Anniston Alabama after the state chairman proposed another candidate Scott urged Barker as a recommendation The move signals Taft influence at the looming national convention Ex representative and former Alabama governor William Oates named commissioner to mark Confederate graves General Oates long in Washington politics and military service. Basil Duke declined the post under the War Department salary about 3600 a year.
A Carrollton special reports white citizens guarded the negro church and schools and county jail all night over rumors of a lynching and arson. No foundation for the reports. 24 negroes in jail received preliminary trials. 12 held for further investigation and 12 released.
In Columbia a December 18 meeting of the Farmers Union of South Carolina is disputed as unauthorized by President P. Goodwin. L Anderson of Greenwood, secretary of the executive committee, counters that the meeting will proceed as called despite his claim.
In Chicago on December 13 Mrs Roy Wigan, wife of an insurance broker, rescued her husband from a berserk bulldog at their home. She drew a sword, ran the dog through the body, and pinned it against the wall. The dog owner Wilson faced the animal with a whip but was seized by the throat. Mrs Wigan delivered a second sword strike, killing the dog. Both victims later lay swooning on the floor.
In Columbia South Carolina on December 13 a Southern railway reorganization moves Superintendent R E Simpagon to Asheville to lead the Asheville division while H A Williams of the Columbia division takes over the Spartanburg division. The shift aims to consolidate the Columbia and Spartanburg divisions and signals further operating changes.
A five week old infant in East Rome was born with what neighbors called two heads, the second being an immense skull tumor containing brain tissue. Surgeons performed a delicate operation, aiming to remove the growth. The child survived and is recovering, though brain power cannot yet be judged.
In Tate Georgia on December 13 special meeting J- Frohawk lodge No 210 elected officers for the term last night. Chancelor commander A Doss. Geo B Fawcett M W. J T Fowler prelate. J W Patterson keeper of records and seal. Fred Boling M of E. J T Fowler M of W. J M Johnson inner guard. Horace Long outer guard. J T Fowler representative to Grand Lodge.
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