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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1909
Page
6
Witnesses describe the Carmack case with Governor Patterson links. Robin Cooper testifies about conversations with Carmack and Patterson, the armed visit before the shooting, and the gun’s ownership. John J Sharp adds details on the meeting at the Arcades and the path to the Tulane hotel as the day unfolded.
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for many ailments including blood disorders stomach troubles and liver issues. Claims it has superior curative power versus substitutes and notes liquid or Sarsatabs tablet forms are available.
Testimony describes Colonel Cooper awaiting across the street as Robin Cooper and Senator Carmack interact. John D Sharp recalls the moments before and after the shooting, including Carmack firing twice and Sharp’s denied involvement, with Skeffington and others present.
Witness testifies about the Truman era confrontation describing the Coopers and Carmack, the exchange of shots, and his reaction amid statements by General Garner. He recalls seeing Carmack’s revolver and mentions plans to return home to tell his wife before rejoining the scene.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root for kidney trouble including back ache and frequent urination. It claims it restores health in Bright’s disease and general kidney distress, offers sample bottles, and lists Hinghamton New York as the company location with the Atlanta publication mention.
The witness claimed he did not know the plural Coopers and said he only learned of the shooting after meeting Miss Skeffington the sole eyewitness. He described roaming downtown after the event and denied arranging an alibi, stating he saw the shooting but was not at the scene. The state moved to resume cross examination on a new day as hours grew late.
W. M. Reeves a prominent merchant and citizen and member of the city council died at his residence here Sunday night at 10 o'clock from paralysis. He is survived by his wife Alexandra and four daughters, with relatives including Leonard, Parks and John Reeves of this city. Others listed are Bates, Herman and Herschel Reeves, a taskman of East St Louis, Mrs Thomas of Heat St Louis, and three daughters of this city.
Dresden February 22 Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela intends to return to his country and resume private life. He wrote to President Gomez weeks ago stating willingness to regularize Gomez's position by voluntarily retiring from the presidency, but has received no reply. He plans to sail from Bordeaux March 26 on the steamer Guadeloupe to La Guaira, according to current plans.
In Washington today the university conferred honorary Doctor of Awe degrees on President Roosevelt Governor Charles E Hughes of New York and Bishop Alfred Harding of the diocese. Hughes delivered the principal address on Progress and the Ideals of Washington, while the event highlighted civic leadership and education.
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