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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
2
A horse drew a wagon into splinters on Broad Street near Alabama yesterday as it suffered an epileptic fit. Dr. Camea administered morphine to the horse, and chioiform was given nasally. In fifteen minutes the wagon-puller was en route to Carnes equine hospital on Marlette Street.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative, claiming natural cleansing of internal organs with no debility and steady use. It asserts 25 percent laxative strength, physician approval, and the genuine California Fig Syrup Co product availability through leading druggists.
Judge Pendleton ordered that deposits be used to pay notes still held by the Neal Bank or hypothecated, affecting notes and deposits between bank and debtors. The decision clarifies setoffs when notes are in the bank’s possession, while unpaid checks on other banks will be returned to depositors. Foreclosure details reveal a $10,000 debt plus four notes and stock seizure at G G Reid store. Weather at City Park in New Orleans shows four favorites winning, with detailed race results and tomorrow’s entries.
A fight at a pawn shop on Peters street led to Jim Turner and four others being arrested. Police say over twenty more suspects were identified, with Turner’s confession prompting additional arrests. Twelve bound over for weapons and burglaries. three for vagrancy. Names include Henry Jones Jim Turner Son Smith Jim Latimer Willie Atkins Henry Steller Jim Heard Herbert Boon. Columbus special report notes a Mason elected Worshipful Master at Mount Herman lodge No 904.
J. P. Camp and A. M. Camp, brothers, caused audience panic at the Bijou during a Thursday performance of the Contented Woman. They were arraigned before Judge Broyles on drunk and disorderly conduct charges. Officers testified their conduct was out of character and their first offense. they paid fines plus costs, $100 for the elder and $10 for the younger.
Fire believed incendiary destroys the Plant of the Union City Furniture Manufacturing Company in Shreveport Louisiana early today. Loss estimated at 125000 with 50000 insured. Local plant and workers affected as investigation proceeds.
San Francisco December 27 Abe Attel weighs in at 120 pounds 12 1/2 ahead of New Year’s Day bout with Owen Moran for the world featherweight championship. Moran’s weight listed as official. Betting odds remain 8 to 10 favorite. Also a local ad offers Christmas presents free for hat cleaning services.
Gewall, star performer for C and Darneil, sold for 6100 to George Biller at Emeryville. Miller plans to race the horse in major stakes next summer. Keene Bros. win third race with Boas as four races face scratches. Judge Nelson wins from Fulletta and Northwest in the day’s top event. Five furlongs sees Ban Lord triumph. selling races feature Triumphant and Captain Hale among others.
An old Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement precedes a dispute between the National Baseball Commission and minor leagues. The commission rules against George Tebeau over pitcher Campbell, who left Harrisburg for Cincinnati after being blacklisted, affirming Campbell's transfer despite Tebeau's contract claim.
At Santa Anita Park a Money Muss victory in the third race sparked cheers and boos, while fans misjudged Scarefell the winner. Multiple crashes marred earlier races as young jockeys missed mounts and riders were unseated, including Edna Felice, Summer Cloud, and Murphy. Race results list Niblick, Jeane Swift, Money Mass, Murster, Halton, and Creeps Beckham as winners across the day. A parish scene closed with a prayer and a subdued church response to the distress.
Instant relief claimed for catarrh with Eclipse Catarrh Cure. Sample offered for twenty five cents in stamps with a week’s treatment and a pipe. Testimonials from Mrs. M. C. Bleck of Anderson praise cure and urge others to write for information and booklet. Address Eclipse Medicine Manufacturing Company in Atlanta.
A weekly trade summary notes heavy holiday shopping lifting season totals above expectations though last year’s figures look unfavorable. Demand in dry goods rose via clearance sales while banks eased payments. Unemployment rose with some factory resumption planned for 1808. Textile output fell due to New England spinners and weak sales. Export demand in China remains apathy. Prices for heavy woolens may rise after January.
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