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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
3
An advert says a throat and lung specialist promotes half ounce pine concentrate mixed with two ounces glycerin and half a pint tea, to be taken four times daily for cures of colds and coughs. It warns against bulk pine and patent medicines, stating improper forms harm kidneys and dosing requires care.
The narrative traces the 1907 banking panic from the August market downturn through October when the Knickerbocker Trust collapse and widespread bank suspensions hit. It notes government actions by Cortelyou and Roosevelt to stabilize liquidity, the bond and currency measures, and the gold outflow from Europe. It concludes with a view that the financial system endured heavy strain but entered the new year in stronger, safer condition than a year earlier.
Vice Chairman Hillyer of the Georgia railroad commission announced that on Wednesday January 1 the legal arguments in the case over alleged monopoly by the Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company would be heard. Evidence previously showed the firm enjoyed terminal privileges at Atlanta Terminal Station under rule No 10, privileges the American Baggage and Transfer Company seeks to have abolished to level competition among transfer firms.
From October to May colds are the main frequent cause of headache. Laxative Brock Moore Quinine helps remove the cause. F. W. Grove noted on the box.
Chicago December 30 The Sunday saloon was endorsed at a session of the national ethical convention. Dr Emil Hirach of Chicago spoke in support of operating saloons on Sundays as an ethical necessity not an ideal. Speakers argued wider present conditions require tolerating saloons as a necessity of modern city life.
Grand jury returns four indictments against California Safe Deposit and Trust Company officials. Walter J. Bartnett charged with one count for alleged misappropriation of 330,000. J Dalsell Brown indicted for 25,000. James Treadwell cited on two counts. Bench warrants issued with bonds 30,000 to Brown, 35,000 to Bartnett, 80,000 on each Treadwell charge, and 25,000 on the feeder. Brown and Bartnett already jailed for related embezzlement of securities of the Colony estate.
Longton December 30 The body of Thomas Charles Druce was exhumed at High Gate cemetery forty three years to the day after burial. The coffin contained a human body, refuting Caldwell and others who claimed the coffin held a lead roll. Officials state the remains are those of T C Cruce, with a bearded man’s bones. George Hollamby Cruce challenges see of Portland dukedom and estate, while Druce remains determined to press his claim. Caldwell’s perjury tale discredited and New York reports Caldwell under bond.
In Athens Georgia on December 30 a 16 year old struck and injured his 12 year old brother during a quarrel. The coroner's jury ruled a serious case and the younger boy was being sheltered. Both youths are Black.
Covington Georgia December 30 The Bank of Covington increases its capital to 100000 to take effect January and promises the best statement in its history including the Sebonit Communte undissidiahed.
Georgia's new school commissioner Jere M. Pound says removing whisky from homes of poorer families will improve thousands of children’s education. He left Milledgeville to assume duties as 1930 begins and spoke from Macon about the policy.
Douglasville and Macon special reports confirm Captain Caleb P. Bowen, veteran of the Thirtieth Georgia and former county leader, died at his home in Douglasville at age 90. He served as county treasurer, state representative from 1876 to 1880, and postmaster 1893 to 1897. He leaves a wife and two children. funeral set for tomorrow. Plans in Macon discuss retaining mounted police for holidays, with talk of expanding their role to a formal mounted unit.
Gerald Balcom alias Cooke, a pastor, vanished with a young woman and their baby after a troubled marriage. He told of a loveless life built on social ambition and wealth, choosing love and poverty over honor. Investigators report heart failure during an interview as authorities seek his arrest for abduction.
Roberts of Blue Ridge was struck by a freight train while crossing Butter street bridge after his first day on a Georgia railroad job. He and two friends were crossing when cars hit him, his leg crushed above the knees. He survived emergency aid only to die at 6 o'clock after surgery to amputate his feet at Ada-Goldsmith sanitarium.
New York reports Mrs Mollie Desmond died after eighteen months of treatment following a prior attempt in 1906 when she swallowed 144 needles. Doctors performed twenty five surgeries removing 82 needles. one more was later found by heart pain, with needles moving through vital organs.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions a contract tied to a presidency scene at Elysium Gmbh with Secretary Tagtnog. It recalls guests shaking hands and a quoted line praising the United States, describing it as a great delight to see.
In Texas, officers report stolen mail from Temple truck routes likely Saturday night. About $15000 worth of cash orders drafts and money were found torn from letters near a thicket in Waco area. Registered packages and money in letters were taken. total haul unknown.
Incoming tremors from several stations including Cheltenham Mid Albany and Laibach describe strong quakes centered between Mexico and Central America or Pacific Ocean. Observatories note violent shocks with potential submarine or coastal epicenters and possible historic scale. Professors Milne Belar warn of potentially destructive impact.
Secretary Taft delivered a broad defense of President Roosevelt before Boston merchants, naming “guilty managers of large railroad and financial enterprises” as responsible for the panic. He stressed honest business and did not imply a presidential bid, after a day of public events.
The funeral of Mrs Luttia Tyler Semple, daughter of President Tyler and former White House mistress, was held at the Louise home this morning. Bishop Satterlee read the service and offered a brief prayer. The body was taken to Richmond and Williamsburg for interment tomorrow at Cedar Grove, the Tyler family ancestral home.
Special from Thomasville Ga December 30 Judge Mitchell granted an injunction forbidding a recount of votes in the recent election securing the victory of Judge Montgomery for mayor and the nil-cow aide.
Advertisement solicits name and address for a free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure, promising relief at home for piles and related symptoms. Offers full treatment by mail for 60 cents after trying the sample, with instructions to send money if not available.
In a police court session a woman testified that a peacemaker tried to intervene in a marital quarrel between B wafford and his wife. The husband beat and choked the sister who intervened, and the accused was fined $100 and costs after his wife fainted from the scene. Separately, burglars blew open the Miller & bank safe early today and escaped with about $5,000 in cash.
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