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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1910

Page

6

Weaver Seeks McCowan Arrest Over Missing Daughter

The article reports C C Weaver, a tool maker, claiming his 14 year old daughter Sadie was lured away by Sydney McCowan formerly of Atlanta and now of the United States Navy. Weaver asked police to locate the girl and detain McCowan, presenting letters and a hotel register as evidence. He described distress at the home and alleged McCowan had pursued both Ruth and Sadie after Ruth’s marriage. Detectives Dorsett and Coker began an investigation, noting Trinity avenue sightings and a terminal station recognition of Sadie. A warrant was expected to be issued for the couple’s detention wherever found. The piece notes McCowan’s medical background and family ties, and quotes Weaver’s emotional testimony.

Sadia Sydney McCowan Atlanta United States Navy Cc. C. Weaver John J. Woodside Vi Street McCowan Weaver Ane Sadie Trinity Avenue Kingston Hotel Rydney McCowan Thomas J. McCowan Grant Street Slater Ruth College of Physicians and Surgeons Badle

Quick Trial For Negro Assault Near Tampa

In a sensational arraignment at the circuit court Judge Wall presided over the case of a man accused of assaulting Mrs Ellerbes near Tampa yesterday. The defendant, identified as Peck, faced a grand jury and was ordered held for a state trial in February. The proceedings reflected intense local tension and the judge directed the grand jury to continue its inquiry.

Ellerbes Tampa Fils Wall Sireul Court

Crete Tensions Flare As Greeks Seek Assembly Seat

Crete remains a flashpoint between Turkey and Greece with the islanders pushing to join Greece in Athens national assembly. Sultan Mohammed’s government warns such admission could trigger war. Recent Far East Mediterranean naval activity linked to the dispute.

Crete King George National Assembly Athens Sultan Mohammed Sublime Porte Far Eastern Mediterranean

Vaccinate the babies to end smallpox says Dr. Summerall

Dr William B Summerall superintendent of Grady Hospital aligns with leading physicians and students urging universal infant vaccination. He argues every child should be vaccinated at one month to stamp out smallpox, claiming modern cowpox derived vaccine is safe and effective and would render smallpox ancient history.

William B. Summerall Grady Hospital Atlanta Constitution Summerall

Graveyard Fire Stuns Urchin and Brooklyn Cop

In New York on February 11 a frightened boy led a Brooklyn officer to a burning graveyard where snow on snow covered headboards hid the graves of impoverished unseen. The vandalism fire burned wooden boards and caused dramatic escapes from tombs as the poor could not afford granite markers.

New York Brooklyn Dames

Pathetic Stage Figure Madame Periwinkle Dies at 61

Cincinnati marks the death of Madame Periwinkle, once famed as Susanne Martin. Once deemed the greatest actress by herself, her mind wavered after a troubled marriage and she toured vaudeville with odd costumes and little talent. Her final curtain came as critics jeered.

Cincinnati Madame Perlwintle Susanne Martin Madame Periiwinkie Madame Periwinkle

Protest Based on Scripture Citations in Supreme Court Brief

A contemporary report notes a Black protest grounded in Biblical citations presented before the U S Supreme Court. The argument links constitutional justice to religious authority, asserting that God's guidance supports upholding perceived lawful outcomes.

Senator Clay Probes Rail Rates For Mail Transport

Special dispatch reports Senator Clay in the Senate introduced a resolution to determine if the government overpays railroads for transporting mail compared with private express firms. The Interstate Commerce Commission says it lacks full, detailed reports on rail costs for mail, express, and related services, citing secrecy and unresolved questions.

Joha ‘Corrigan Washington Clay Interstate * Commerce Commission Fisoton Stone Wall Barlow Gicago Senate

Actress Laura Biggar Hit With Record Alienation Award

New York February 11 a verdict of 76000 is awarded to Mrs. Johannes Hendrick of Brooklyn against former actress Laura Biggar for alienation of her husband Dr. Charles C. Hendrick. The case involved a divorce and prior conspiracy indictments over a Pittsburg manager’s estate. Both defendants were absent but represented.

New York Qohannes $C. Hendrick Brooklyn Laura Biggar Henry W. Bennett Pittsburg Laura Biggard Dr. Hendrick Bequitt Hendrick Laura

George Ebeling Admits Guilty To Mail Robbery Near Eureka

George Ebeling pleaded guilty to robbing the mails on a Missouri Pacific train near Eureka Missouri on the night of January 21. He was arrested yesterday at Little Rock Arkansas by postoffice inspectors. The admission was made this afternoon in St Louis Missouri.

St Louis George Ebeling

Goldwin Smith Injured by a Fall in Toronto Home

Toronto reports renowned historian Goldwin Smith injured after a fall at his home. Age and frailty limit prospects for recovery as physicians express little hope for improvement. Smith, born in England, was a leading figure in modern history and philosophy with ties to Canada and the United States.

Toronto Goldwin ‘Smith Smith England Toxdate Cangola United States Canada Atletica Oxford Susan Benith Hierd- Bey

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