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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1914

Page

2

Outlaw Beardsley Sheltered by Wife and Children

Mayville reports Edward Beardsley, an outlaw, sheltered in a secluded shack with his wife and nine children amid heavy snow. Sheriff Anderson plans a noon tomorrow offensive using a sharpshooter if Beardsley does not surrender, while Beardsley warns intruders to stay back and keeps a rifle at hand. Three brothers of Beardsley arrive to urge surrender and aid the sheriff’s plan as traffic is halted and talks continue.

Mayville Edward Beardsley Summerdale Beardsley Anderson Jamestown, & Brother Carl Beardsley Timothy van Cise Wiliam Walker van Cise Hadeen Walker van Gise Titusville James Beardsley Beardeles Charles Beardsley Carl Jonestown William Pennsylvania Edward

What They Used to Do Crepwuecus copa sapere

When William R Hearst as a Harvard student sought fame as an amateur actor he stood out. Before Augustus I Gardner entered politics he was a prize polo player and famed as a judge of polo ponies in the country.

Wiliam R. Hearst Ney Harvard University Augustus I. Gardner House of Representatives

Sixty Years of Humphreys Manual Revised Edition

In celebration of sixty years a revised edition of Dr Humphreys Manual is published. It details disease treatment with Humphreys Remedies in clear plain terms. The cover shows Noah’s Ark colors from a painting by a noted artist illustrating remedies for living things. Free copy by request to Humphreys Homeo Med Co New York.

Humphreys

Hulbert Advocates Safe Driving Movement In 1900s Speech

W Hulbert Studebaker sales manager, a veteran auto man since 1899, urges sane driving for public safety. He notes cars grown to a major industry, argues drivers must show consideration to pedestrians, and emphasizes speed requires caution to prevent danger while promoting efficient business travel.

W. Hulbert Studebaker Corporation Malvert

New Republic Tires For Lightweight Car

The Republic Rubber company of Koungetown Ohio unveils a tire designed for Ford type cars. It features lighter weight tread and a non skid WM design with angular depressions improving grip on wet or muddy roads. Three sizes are offered: 30x3, 30x3 1/2, and 32x3.

Republic Rubber Company Koungetown Ohio Ford Republic

Convicts Ride In Smoker With Warden To Build New Penitentiary

In western Pennsylvania a group of five prisoners from the western penitentiary rode in a smoker car with Warden John Francis as he led them to Centre County to supervise the laying out of the grounds for a new penitentiary. About 150 convicts are at work, under guard, roaming freely when not at work or asleep. Francis expressed strong faith in the men and predicted more convicts would soon be brought to the project, unshackled and unsupervised. The article also notes a discussion by William B. Dickson on shortening the steel industry workday and its practical costs and benefits in balancing worker well being with production costs.

Pennsylvania Western Pennslvania John Francis Centre County Francis Tur_vsmDASn Wiliam B. Dickson United States Steel Corporation Jahorera Europe Africa Asia Ching South America United States India Egypt Penu Labar

The Extremes in the Cabinet

William Jennings Bryan, secretary of state, is noted as the most talkative member of President Wilson's cabinet. In contrast, David I. Houston, secretary of agriculture, is famed for his silence and is nicknamed the cordial silence.

Popular William Jennings Bryan Wilson David I. Houston Washington

Local Five Loses In Fierce Battle

Birmingham Ath letic club falls to Atlanta Athlete club 22 to 35 in a tense Birmingham floor contest. Atlanta led 14 to 2 at half, with Forbes and Dubard starring for the visitors. Birmingham rallied late but could not overcome the deficit as McGowan and Thomas paced the local five.

Local Five Birmingham Ala Birmingham Athletic Club Atlanta Athlete Club Cave

Hon Thomas H Goodwin in Race for Police Recorder

Hon Thomas H Goodwin announces his candidacy for City Recorder of Atlanta. He cites long residence and 14 years in the Recorder’s Court, pledging a clean fair and honest administration to treat rich and poor equally and safeguard life and property. He asks voters to support him in the 1914 race beginning January 1.

Thomas FH. Goodwin Atlanta Nash Broyle Recordger’s Nike Ite Tam Goodwin

Royal Welsh Ladies Choir Sings Here Tuesday Night

The Royal Welsh Ladies Choir, successor to the original Welsh Choir, will perform next Tuesday at the Auditorium under the Atlanta Music Festival. Led by Madame Agnes-Thomas, the group features Celtic songs in Welsh, with costumes and a program including the Miserere from Verdi. The Atlanta Music Festival Association promotes top artists, and strong patronage suggests a crowded house.

Royal Welsh Ladies’ Choir Atlanta Music Festival Association Clara Novello Davies Edward Agnes-Thomas Atlanta Biusio Festival Association Atlanta Uro Dey Hughes Thomas Imate

Youth Dressed Robber Wounded After Decatur Street Chase

A youth named Charley Wilson, posing as a relative and using the alias John Johnson, robs a pawnshop during a pistol escape on Decatur Street. He fires at pursuers, is wounded in a pursuit toward Auburn Avenue, and is taken to Grady Hospital with a groin wound. Police recover jewelry, including a diamond ring, with links to the Wickersham burglary and Miss Mary Dogier’s home theft. Police identify Banks as the fugitive. accomplice believed to be Hehnis.

Mra A. Kitchens Wickersham Banks Lichenstein Charley ‘Wilson Nuck Kris Decatur Street Klick Tachenstein Ivy Edecwood Avenue Belleeman W. D McMichen R. Jones McMichen Wesley Memorial Church Auburn Avenue Grady Chet Beavers Arthur George Butler Street Mr. George Beavers Ito College Street Mary Dogier Lucile Avenue Kelieves Behola John ©. Johnson East Point Hehnis iBanks Gate City Courtland Street Bridge

Wickersham Burglary Spurs Citywide Crime Wave

Jewelry valued at 32,000 or more disappeared from Mrs. Charles A. Wickersham’s College Park home after a four day absence. Police suspect an organized gang of second story men. Separate pickpocket operation in the Third National Bank building led to a man’s wallet theft and a narrow escape. Police records show a citywide crime surge with highway robbery and burglaries common, including a horse theft from Judge John S. Candler and multiple jewelry burglaries on Central Avenue and North Jackson Street.

Wickernham Wickersham Charles A. Wickersham Georgia Railroad Atlanta West Point College Park Mamonds Third National Bank Neal Mangum Houston Courtland Streets Vor Watson Candler Herve John 8 Ponce da Leon Avenue Harry & Latham New Orleans A. B. Parks Temple Court Latham Broyles Lichtenstein Edward Lichenstein Werth Jackson

Knoxville Banker Convicted of Insolvent Deposits

William H. Gass, former president of Knoxville Banking and Trust, convicted in criminal court of accepting deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. Sentenced to two to six years in prison. Gass, a former Knoxville mayor, faces appeal next Saturday. Other figures note the broader cotton and textile context, with world demand and supply commentary.

Knoxville Tenn Wiliam H Gass Knoxville Banking and Trust Company Gass Wow Willis

Short-Change Man and a Fiery Fraud Tale

A Kentucky senator’s associate defends a neighbor blamed for arson after a merchant fails at a fire loss claim. The case prompts a sharp critique of fraud as the speaker warns of insurance scams and misdeeds, ending with a mocking rebuke of the accused.

Pape's Diapepsin Digesting Food When Stomach Can't

An old time advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion bloating sour eructations and stomach upset. It claims to neutralize acid stop fermentation and digest any kind of food within minutes promising relief from dyspepsia headaches and constipation.

Pape

Enthusiasm Grows for Silver Lake Estates Development

Investors and Atlanta leaders praise the Silver Lake Estates project by Dake Estates and Oglethorpe University. Notables like Dr R Y Cheston King and George Gordon express confidence, noting added value from the planned university. Prices now at 110, with organization notices to subscribers on February 4.

Pvey Univer Dake Estates Oglethorpe University Atlanta Silver Lake Atvita RY Cheston King Iere Gylethorps ‘University At Silver Lake Estates W. Fleding Wong Rng Rottenfield

The Circus and the Showdown

A dwarf named Harry Pryan in Ken tuck seeks a circus ticket, pays a four dollar note through a ticket wagon window, pleads for a ticket, and argues with the seller who insists Pryan owes nothing. The crowd presses him to move as he stands on the wagon wheel trying to see.

Harry Pryan Kentuck Mme Harry Anealieh Tfarry

Oranges Grapefruit Offer From Tropic Bin

George F. Ensey advertises Indiana River oranges and grapefruit under the Tropic Bin label. The offer includes three dozen assorted fruit for a dollar, or 15 grapefruits for a dollar, with six or more boxes available by parcel post. Showpiece claims promise freshness from the sour House and a money back guarantee.

Ward H. Foster George F. Ensey

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