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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1910
Page
9
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for urinary, kidney, liver and bladder ailments. It promises relief from nocturnal urination, pain, and aftereffects of alcohol, claiming a pleasant, mild effect. Offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Binghamton NY.
A coal mine explosion leaves Pit Boss Wilhelm missing as rescue efforts continue. Women and children gather by the shaft while workers clear debris with pick and shovel. Fifteen bodies recovered by 10 oclock, some burned beyond recognition. authorities deem this the worst disaster in western coal mining history. A prior 1907 blast on the same property claimed twenty four lives.
Henry W. Taft, brother of the president, is gravely ill with erysipelas in a Los Angeles hospital. He became suddenly worse tonight, and the president has been notified of the change.
In Fittsburg on a January night Wil Ve Hoppe, the rising billiard champion, formally claimed the 18-1 balk lina championship after George Sutton failed to honor a two match agreement. Hoppe asserted the emblem and title by default as the formal claim.
Wrights aeroplane record of one hour 47 minutes with passengers was surpassed today at Mourmelon by aviators Efk tof and Vanderborn who achieved one hour 30 minutes and one hour 32 minutes respectively both flights carrying passengers in foreman Wn-planes.
Boston January 31. Amherst College president George Harris warned that football would not be played this year unless rules are materially changed. He pledged a suitable substitute if football is barred by the university.
Zelaya, former Nicaragua president, said he was tricked by the United States into arming revolutionists and prolonging the conflict. He claimed Washington favored insurgents, denying neutrality while arms arrived, and predicted Nicaragua might come under American corporate influence in the future. He denied Knox charges and cited regional pressure against his government.
New York January 31 a tide of crime with unapprehended perpetrators has gripped the city. Police chief and 200 detectives launched a campaign after eight murders in a month. The latest slaying of Moses Gootman and wounding of his son Isaac in East One Hundred Ninth Street spurred investigators to probe a robbery motive and possible suspect.
Professor Buffum of Worldhd Wy0s argues seed breeding can double farm output. He cites corn yield gains from selection and breeding and predicts expansion to other crops and livestock. He notes prior neglect of practical breeding in agriculture and urges education to raise crop growth.
The case of Miss R. Tillman Jr. against Senator B. R. Tillman and his wife for custody of two children opened in the South Carolina Supreme Court. Senator Tillman and his son attended. Mrs. Tillman was not present. Arguments focused on a uplifting statute governing guardianship and the couple’s conduct, with affidavits read from all parties and letters introduced by young Mrs. Tillman.
Major T P Wallace died in Frederickaburg Virginia on January 31 from paralysis. He was a Confederate soldier, former legislator and former mayor of the city, a prominent attorney who took an active part in politics. He is survived by one brother A Henderson Wallace of Culpeper County.
A fragment reports a fatal duel involving Sprinton and Miau dated January 31. Details are incomplete but indicate a deadly confrontation and an official response is expected.
Morris Brown College chancellor Bishop Smith of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Georgia declares the college’s Industrial department does not need aid after a recent fire. He says bishops Turner and Flipper lack authority to request help, urges public to donate only to Dr. E W Lee for affected students, and notes Turner’s removal from episcopal service since 1908. A Beestaant Taft check for Morris Brown is recalled.
A dated advertorial extols Eckmann's Alterative as a cure for consumption, arguing doctors fail due to negligence of practical medicine. It touts nourishing diets but warns against excessive milk or eggs, claiming the Alterative has saved many consumptives and includes a testimonial from 1907.
In Oklahoma City January 31 a House resolution by Representative Humphrey urged an inquiry into the Columbia Bank and Trust Co failure that left creditors over 1 million dollars. It cites an attorney general letter criticizing acts of officials and suggests possible impeachment of Governor Charles N. Haskell and others.
Two boys masquerading as bold cowboys in sombrero hats were arrested in St. Louis today. Michael Patrick, 13, and William Lobosh, 16, were detained awaiting parental contact from Charleroi, Pennsylvania. They planned to travel to Utah to seek buried treasure and carried a rifle, plates, hatchet, dagger, telescope, a map, two rolls of stage money, and a prayer book.
New York January 41 liverymen in fifteen Staten Island towns form a coalition to oppose an undertakers trust They will notify relatives of every Staten Island death offering funeral coaches at half the undertaker charges The liverymen accuse undertakers of extortion and profits from funeral services Conservative tone of a late 19th century brief signals public price-fighting in the funeral trade.
Brookhaven editor Hobbs drew his revolver and halted a visiting legislator in a hotel lobby before the weapon was handed to an arbiter as friends intervened. The dispute followed an open letter attacking Vardaman and claims of corporate influence, which Feroy Baye denied.
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