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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1910
Page
10
Montgomery Alabama February 14 report to 60 persons examined in Pike county state health department by Dr. RG shows 35 found infected with weak worm. Perry worked under the auspices of the office in 11 Camilles.
Little Rock Ark February 14 The hog tight woven wire fence on both sides of the right of way of that Iron Mountain Railroad has let a confider of the right of way of that road tract to a St Louis contractor for all The contract price is to be $1000.
Mobile authorities moved quickly after a February 14 assault in which a year-old girl was attacked by Moseley. The mobile incident prompted a grand jury hearing, with witnesses stating the details of the crime. Authorities seek an immediate trial and to quell rising tensions. The note also mentions the Young Women's Christian Association planning an annual convention in Mobile next year.
Charles R. Heike, secretary of the American Sugar Refining Company, is not immune and must stand trial starting March 1 on indictments accusing him and others of conspiring to defraud the government by underweighing imported sugar. Judge Martin rejected immunity claims and instructed a guilty verdict plea be dismissed. Heike’s counsel shifted to not guilty. time set for trial.
Mark O'Brien of the Southern Express Company dies suddenly in New York at age 46 after returning from Augusta with his wife and children. He served as assistant to President Leary and leaves a wife and two children. Next: Bailey urges constitutional income tax in SC and speaks on its funding role and wealth-based taxation.
The dest in the south and we deliver at the quickest possible time. Bring us your flims and plates. See our window display Kodak department A. K. Hawkes Co. 14 Whitehall 125 Peachtree.
Rev H D Helwig spent Sunday in Evanaville jail after being arrested on forgery charges for passing a $500 check to fund travel to Clarkaville Tennessee for a pulpit engagement. He admitted prior pastorates at Fremont Nebraska and Thurston Nebraska. bank plans to press no prosecution after recovering $48.50.
Macon stores sold in Hollingsworth block on Poplar Street with two fronting shops 46 feet total frontage. Edward Welschelbaum sold to Mrs Ilah D Little of Atlanta for 25000 dollars, about 5000 per front foot.
Lafayette Parsons sues Ella May West for total divorce alleging forced marriage on December 5 1905 and adultery. J S Slicer foreman represents plaintiff Nelle Smith sues R W H Smith for divorce alleging intoxication and requests possession of a cow a cart and kitchen utensils. Return day at courthouse saw clerks busy answering suits as the docket fills. Atlanta needs bonds and you need a Reo.
Savannah volunteers donate about 150 discarded gray uniforms to the Confederate Soldiers' Home in Atlanta. The Guards, meeting in Savannah on February 14, note many of the old outfits were unused before being replaced by new attire.
Columbus February 14 A young man arrested at Troy Alabama for cashing a $50 worthless check in Columbus has been brought back. He admitted not being the son of an Atlanta traveling man and confessed to the entire scheme. The Bush Phillips Hardware Co loaned him $50 based on a forged telegram from J W Moore. He stole a telegraph blank and a delivery bank used to send the fake telegram. A telegram named G T Moore to hold him for jail breaking in Anniston is said to be in today’s developments.
Rey Bosca aged 20 in Ottumwa Iowa allegedly confessed to United States Marshal Clark that he wrote a black hand letter demanding 3000 dollars from banker and former legislator F M Epper sen. The note threatened dynamite at the recipient's home and business if payment was not made.
At the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Association meeting in Madison in February, prize winning wheat sold for 364 a bushel at auction, barley brought 60 a bushel, and oats fetched 44 a bushel. A best sample of corn priced at 6.50.
A Louisville and Nashville Elktun and Guthrie branch train derailed near Herman Kentucky. Engineer J Hitt of Nashville and Fireman M A McAfee of Elkton were crushed under the overturned engine and severely scalded and bruised with broken bones. Their condition is critical though most passengers were not seriously injured as coaches left the track.
Governor Thomas reports the Higur railroad will stop running two trains to convey persons from Cina to Hanover pool rooms. The Hanover pool room was dynamited last week and since then has been closed. The governor thanked Big Four officials for enforcing the law.
London February 24 The Sackville peerage dispute ends with Ernest Henry Sackville West being denied a claim to his father Lord Lionel Sackville West’s title and estates. Sir John Bignam, president of the probate court, orders the petitioner to pay heavy costs.
The Atlanta Turn Verein hosts a ball and concert for members and families tonight. A male vocal feature by the United Singers, rehearsing for the Tampa Singing Festival on February 21, promises the best German voice in the South. Over three hundred voices from cities including Cincinnati Louisville and St. Louis are expected. Atlanta sends forty singers plus many friends. George May leads the United Singers, with Tara Vereinerg and Freundachafisbunders composers.
William G Rockefeller, famed for breeding and training beagles, retires from the hobby. His dogs, housed in an $80,000 kennels complex said to be the finest in the country, have earned hundreds of blue ribbons after about $250,000 spent over the last decade.
Major Charles Hall was granted a divorce from Madelaine Hall on the grounds of bigamy. Counsel for Major Hall states the respondent was the daughter of Judge John R. Brady, an American, and was a widow with an income of 50,000 dollars a year when she married Major Hall in 1902.
Portland jury reports no agreement in the Ringer Hermann land fraud case. Proceedings halted with unresolved questions as the trial stalled, awaiting further proceedings or a possible retrial.
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