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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
10
Rome Ga February 1 Special Judge Moses Wright will immediately begin an aggressive campaign for congress speaking at all of the same courts He will confine addresses to measures for the present as he is the only announced candidate He doubts Gordon Lee will run again and says he will not believe an announcement until he sees one
Missouri Representative Crow charged Democrats with gerrymandering his district to favor party gains. He read a letter in the house asserting support for census supervisors who would collect political-view information, claiming past votes included deceased individuals and even horses and dogs.
Louis Swasterus, 67, was found dead in a burning two room house that served as his home and cobbler shop in Toledo on February 3. His pockets were emptied, no watch on his chain, and $400 he boasted of having was missing. Two young men who forced entry and pulled out the body were detained by police. Meanwhile Missouri towns vote pro or anti liquor amid local option results with Carthage and Cartersville approving prohibition and Joplin remaining wet in Jasper county.
Incomplete text notes rising prices and sales, mentioning India. References to cotton fields, stimulus, and crackers. unclear specifics, no definite events, dates, or entities identifiable.
The Rev John A Thurman aged 60 and longtime North Georgia Conference minister died at a private sanitarium on Wednesday afternoon. He served since 1878, first with Northern Methodist then North Georgia Conference. Survived by several relatives in Texas and Georgia, his body moved to Harry G Poole's chapel. funeral arrangements will be announced later.
A telegram from Vera Cruz reports Jose Santos Zelaya went to Mexico City and sailed toward Vigo Spain aboard the German steamer Alemia. He appeared sullen and silent on deck while a labor crowd cried Vive Zelaya and shouted praise for Mexican hospitality.
In Macon Georgia February 3 a coroner's jury said 18 year old Sato Collins a Black youth fired at Herby Lewis another Black boy on Clinton Road last night. Williams ordered Collins to stop firing a public safety item at random. Collins menaced Williams before firing fatally wounding him and fled the scene. No arrest reported.
Wesley Taylor a well known farmer dies at 75 after feeble months. Survived by four daughters and four sons. Funeral by Rev Hudson at home tomorrow afternoon. Interment in Shiloh cemetery.
Macon Georgia February 2 Special A brief resolution was passed at a Central Labor Union meeting calling for a meat boycott starting February 7 for one month No member was forced to join but urged to abstain until reasonable prices prevail Local meat cutters have kept prices steady for two years awaiting results of the meeting with interest.
Montgomery February 3. A veteran conductor on the Louisville and Nashville recounts a tale of a pilot and a dog yearling rescue. A dog was found miles down the road and carried to Verbena where the animal is now safe and uninjured.
In Columbia South Carolina February 3 special letters from Atlanta automobile enthusiasts drew applause at a meeting last night. Business leaders backed the Capital Highway and planned an April run from Columbia to Pinehurst North Carolina to boost the winter roads and showcase the route as a practical Glidden tour path. They expect 250 miles from Augusta to Pinehurst to be ready by April with bridges at Cheraw and Camden nearing completion. Columbia Augusta and other cities will contribute cars with Atlanta promising 25 or more entries and Maxwell and Stevens-Duryea support. A publicity fund began with a 500 dollar gift as regional clubs plan to invite motorists for the tour.
Washington February 3 Secretary of the Navy Meyer faces a split in the House committee on naval affairs over his reorganization plan. Meyer argues his authority to decide whether bureau chiefs like Rear Admiral Capps and Rear Admiral Rogers should remain in their posts if their testimony opposes the plan. He maintains the committee may question Navy Department members but that his leadership must direct who continues to work on the plan.
Norfolk note reports two workers George Carating and J Pelanger injured by a lime vat explosion at Seaboard Air Line Railway shops in Portsmouth while pouring water into lime to make calcimine. Both men suffered severe injuries, with eyes and faces badly burned. prognosis uncertain.
Nashville hearing closes for the Cooper case as General Luke Wright argues for Cooper and his son. He concedes Cooper lost his head but says Carmack provoked the deadly sequence with threats and taunts. The defense asserts a tragic misunderstanding and pleads for clemency pending a potential new trial.
Satin foulards in new spring patterns and polka dots priced at 69 cents per yard. Ottoman suitings offer a silk cotton weave for coats priced at 50 cents a yard. Tissues in multiple colors, 27 inch width, 29 cents per yard. Self dotted tissues in varied colors at 35 cents per yard.
A promotional notice describes self striped serge as stylish and practical with good wear. Available colors include navy gray taupe Alice blue reseda and black priced at 75 cents per yard. Also featured are robust black and colored dress goods at 50 cents per yard and self striped mohair at 69 cents, plus remnants with wide wool selections and substantial price reductions.
Classified notice lists 22 inch switches weighing 11-2 ounces value 3.00 and 91-50 today. 24 inch switches 1 3-4 ounces value 3.50 or 34.50 today. 28 inch switches 2 1-4 ounces value 5.00 or 3.50 today. 45 inch Barrette Braid switches 3 1-2 ounces 0.50 value or 3.50 only. A few transformations marked down from 1.50 to 3.50 to close out at 98¢ choice.
The defense disputes a murder charge by arguing that whispered words were twisted into guilt and that conspiracy theories fail. General Wright notes trial errors in jury instructions and asserts the right of self defense was improperly omitted, insisting the Cooper stance to demand Carmack was legal even if armed.
At the annual meeting of Hermes lodge No 4 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masons held at the Masonic temple last night the following officers were elected for the coming year W H Terrel venerable master H M Hafer senior warden Chris H Essig junior warden Dr David Marx orator H C Stockdell treasurer Forrest Adair almoner Paul Burkert secretary
The eighth annual Hard wood Manufacturers Association of the United States convention in Cincinnati Ohio closed with election of officers including President R M Carrier Sardis Mississippi, First Vice President Frank It Fes Little Rock Arkansas, Second Vice President W W Townsend Townsend Tennessee, Treasurer G M Crawford Cogg Grove Iowa.
Jackson Ga February Spe cial The opening gun in the race for congress from the sixth district was fired when Hon C H B Bloodworth of Forsyth announced against incumbent Charles L Bartlett. Bloodworth, former solicitor general of the Flint circuit, pledges to oppose wasteful spending and burdensome taxation while defending state rights and equal rights for all. He would devote his time and ability to the office and treat every citizen’s request with prompt attention. Flynt of Griffin is also said to consider a run, with Bartlett expected to contend against all comers.
Advertises Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a remedy for piles caused by constipation. Promises full bowel relief without pain, with a nightly to morning dosage plan and claims to purify blood, invigorate liver, regulate bowels, and prevent recurrence. States physicians recommend and products form no habit.
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