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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
9
In Columbia Teno on January 28 a movement by city preachers seeks to reform funeral conduct. Proposed rules favor brief services with minimal pastor comments, limit cemetery time especially in winter, and discourage Sunday funerals.
Mrs Susan Tee and her daughter Grace publicly offered to forgive George L Marton for the murder of Grace March in Zion Clky Ml. The Dowle faith followers stated they forgave the accused, who replied he did not know the women. The defense pleads insanity.
The Texas Company, with John Whiten Ig as a major stockholder, reports to the Alabama secretary of state that it will spend 44000 in the state to promote its oil and gas business. Palmer Pillans of Mobile is the agent. the firm is authorized to raise funds, drill oil, produce gas, and build pipelines, with headquarters in Corsican Texas.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal digestive aid. It claims refined food culture and climate influence stomach health, urges use after meals, and promises rapid relief from indigestion and dyspepsia. Readers are invited to request a free sample by mail.
Valdosta Ga January 18 Special The Valdosta Ice and Manufacturing Company is to be purchased by GW Varn and associates of the Consolidated Ice and Power Company. The deal, valued around 100000 dollars, will place both local ice firms under the Consolidated Ice and Power Company. The consolidation changes city plans for a new electric light and power plant, with franchises already granted for twenty years. The Valdosta Ice and Manufacturing Company has operated for over twenty years. the partner concern was established two years ago.
The government filed a brief in the U S circuit court seeking to break up the anthracite coal trust. The suit, brought in April 1907, argues a long held conspiracy among defendants to stifle competition and restrain trade. It seeks to enjoin the monopoly and the contract with independents taking 85 percent of the tidewater selling price.
The U S circuit court of appeals in New Orleans affirmed the Florida federal court verdict against James Graham for peonage of a white man, James McCants. Graham received a thirteen month sentence in Atlanta federal prison and a $500 fine.
Washington January 18 graduates of five distinguished institutions of learning class of 1909 were today chosen by the war department for Second Houtenanta in the army. They are George S Gay of St Johns School Manhattan New York appointed to the field artillery Clarence M Mc Murray of the South Carolina military Academy Guy Howe of the Norwich University Northfield Vermont John MacGruder of the Virginia Military Institute and Charla Everitt of the Culver Military Academy at Culver Indiana.
Attorneys for Morse announce plans to bring Morse before a Georgia court next month on a writ of habeas corpus. They challenge the indictment, alleging an authorized third party aided the grand jury, raising jurisdiction questions about the case against Morse and Walsh.
Edward A hb Andrews of New York City speaks before the senate Judiciary committee in Providence about repealing North Carolina law that forces acceptance of a 511 000 gift of bonds. Bondholders nationwide press for action while states and the Saultmertoan republic consider suing Rhode Island over the gift and related repayments. Prominent citizens voice support for repeal.
Chicago reports a renewed conference among the estate of Colonel Thomas Swope and researchers Professor Walter Haines and Dr Ludwig Hektoen as they study Swope's stomach. Dr Hektoen retracts claim of finding four grains of white powder possibly strychnine while Haines prepares chemical analyses and a full report to be released soon.
Alabama imposes a three cent per barrel tax on oysters from outside the state after a ruling by the Oyster Commission. The Alabama Game and Fish Commission reports several beds in state waters being cloned to prevent depletion and officials, including Wallace, are notified of the development.
In winter and early spring influenza and colds loom as hazards and Ozomullion is advertised as a preventative tonic. The product is described as a 20th century combination of cod liver oil glycerine and hypo phosphites of soda and tamar, touted as a physician prescribed cure for the listed ailments. Bottles are sold by druggists nationwide and pharmacies.
The pro mulsion Co offers a 3 oz trial bottle mailed to anyone who sends their address by postcard or letter to 48 Pearl St New York. The offer invites readers to experience the exclusive preparation.
Bashinski files suit in Macon city court seeking 26900 damages from former Kennessaw Restaurant owner Todge A L Miller. He alleges defamation of character from a 1908 blind tiger arrest during Miller's administration. Judge Miller’s remark and the verdict placing Bashinski on the chain gang sparked the suit and debate over mayoral authority.
In St Louis a complaint charges RD Stack of Tecana ba Mich with kidnapping his 6 year old son. The child was taken last night and Stack claimed he would take him to London. The boy had been under Mrs J W Allen Nashvil Tennessee, the grandmother, and Stack was telegraphed to be intercepted. The mother Mia Stack had a $900 alimony award and custody for ten months yearly after a court order. Mia Stack recently married Orlen Burbank of Los Angeles.
Washington January 18 Senior Beveridge today introduced a bill to create a legislative council for Alaska. The bill, requiring presidential approval, would appoint a governor and four commissioners plus two others for four year terms, giving Alaska a form of home rule. The governor would preside, with the president naming a vice governor on vacancies or absence. The governor’s usual duties are assigned by the bill.
Stockholders meet in St Louis to increase bonded indebtedness by 176 million dollars to acquire 25 million of Iron Mountain bonds. Directors adopt by laws and authorize purchase of subsidiary lines. George J Gould and other New York holders vote by proxy. Vice President C Glark leads the discussion.
Macon Gaj appeared before Recorder Daly in police court this morning for conducting near beer sales without a license. WT Womack joined the arraignment, facing a 190 cent fine for the offense.
The San Juan reports a bloodless clash of scenes at Corinto involving United States naval officers and Nicaraguan authorities. Captain Nelson of the City of Para secured clearance after Captain Oliver of the Albany intervened, granting five minutes to resolve the situation and obtain papers.
Pittsburg magistrate, in the death by own action belt, vows fines and arrest for those attempting suicide rather than completing it. He discharged a girl who took carbolic acid and warned future students of disorderly conduct for failing to follow through. The section, long a focus in Allegheny, sees strict measures against such cases. A Rome fire at the First Baptist Church caused minor damage, likely from the furnace, with $150 insured and repairs planned once insured loss is settled.
The Dublin district Preachers Institute opened at the Wrightsville Methodist church with Rev L J Ballard presiding elder in charge. Morning and afternoon business sessions proceed, with 1 pm and 7 pm preaching by visiting district ministers. Rev Hill delivered a forceful sermon as locals host the guests. Dreadnoughts for Argentina. Buenos Ayres reports Argentina naval commission urges two 28000 ton battleships at 22 knots with 12 inch guns, to be built by Fore River Shipbuilding Co. of Quincy, Mass.
The World State Democratic Executive Committee met in Jacksonville on January 18 and called a primary election for May 10 to nominate United States senator congressman and all state and county officers. A second primary will be held in Zones 10 for offices where candidates failed to win a majority in the first primary.
The president issued a proclamation declaring under the new tariff law that Italy Great Britain Russia Spain Turkey and Switzerland are entitled to the minimum rates. The move marks a tariff initiative affecting major nations and signals a shift in trade policy during the current administration.
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