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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
5
The statement follows the Scott family’s refusal to let detectives interview the injured man at the hospital. Police report the incident is now fully cleared with suspects arrested, as Mr and Mrs S B Scott, the wounded man’s parents, declined to authorize questioning.
Detectives questioned relatives for a detailed account of a rumored altercation between Mrs and Mrs Scott the night of their separation. Ward and others spoke to Starnes and Campbell at police headquarters but efforts to confirm the dispute failed.
Police press details of a widening inquiry into a disputed apartment incident. Detected progress includes a conference with Hugh Dorsey and plans to interview a former servant girl to gain crucial information. Mrs Word denies knowledge of any quarrel linked to the couple’s separation.
A garbled note discusses giving quinine to children and mentions a trademark FERILIVE. It claims pleasant taste and stomach friendliness, asserts no nervousness or head issues, and advises asking for the original package. Specific drug details or dosage are unclear due to the text quality.
Athens Ga January 19 Special With Albany chosen for the annual summer meeting of the Georgia State Horticultural Society the session ended. Papers on scuppernong grapes pecan culture sweet potatoes and peach growing were read. A notable address on City Parks and Streets by W R Marquis of Augusta. Officers not elected. election to be held at the summer meeting. Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association concluded its twentieth session with talks on stock topics and several papers. Officers elected: HA Fetty Dawson president J J Owen Canon vice president Dr MOP Jartigen Athens secretary Pro Texwer T Goodwin Athens treasurer. Next mid summer meeting set for Waconda. Breeders Elect Giftcorn: closing session of the Georgia Breeders Association featured talks on corn and boll weevil conditions. Officers elected: RT Bollard Ashburn president Professor John Fain Athens vice president Professor LF Rast Athens secretary. Next annual meeting to be held in Athens in January 1917.
Washington reports an urgent deficiency appropriation bill includes 300000 for citrus canker eradication and 75000 for a confidential diplomatic fund. The act, totaling about 12500 009, advances to the House for passage, with Florida groves slated for immediate inspection and likely 3 to 4 million dollars needed to stamp out the disease.
London January 19 Harald J Tennant announces in the House of Commons total German casualties to date 2 535 768. Of these 588 986 were killed and 3 566 648 wounded and missing. Prisoners numbered 25615 and 24080 died from various causes. Figures cover the entire German army.
Jasper Nix faced revenue raiders at a Union County still raid. He testified he fled only under self defense as two men with revolvers appeared and fired. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
An OCR fragment promotes Bromo Quinine or Bromoline Quinine as a cold and influenza defense. It touts a combination of quinine with other ingredients to destroy germs, act as a tonic and laxative, and keep the system in condition to withstand grip and influenza. The snippet mentions a boxed product with a signature imprint.
In Tift County a long court record details Mrs Mohr threatening to kill her rival Miss Burger and the doctor involved in her husband’s life. Witnesses recount abuses, plans to divorce for $30,000, and warnings of fatal consequences amid alleged affairs. A separate note reports bull fighting gaining popularity in rural Georgia with matches between Mims and Smith bulls and related crowd interest.
A fragment recalls a time when bull fights drew crowds during spring gatherings as stock raring bull events waned for decades. With fresh grass and new energy, the pastime makes a rare comeback this spring, amid renewed interest and travel to see fights.
Henry Sehmidt, a United States penitentiary prisoner, was killed at Leavenworth on January 18 after an argument with inmate IS Jones. The dispute began when Sehmidt spit salt on Jones’s bread in the dining hall, and Jones stabbed Sehmidt in the chest with a steel pries as prisoners formed for dinner. Sehmidt was serving a three year sentence for sim, desertion, and lar ceny.
Richmond January 19 The Virginia Anti Saloon league urges creation of a state commission of morals to enforce statewide prohibition independently of the governor. The administrative report given at the league’s annual convention recommends this and notes anti shipping laws pending the Webb Kenyon decision.
A home ad promotes Shredded Wheat Biscuit as a ready wholesome meal. It suggests heating in the oven for breakfast to restore crispness and serving with hot milk, or with sliced bananas for lunch. Made at Niagara Falls, N Y.
A local tax proposal was examined and enacted to comply with the adjustments required by the recently enacted prohibition statute. The action reflects municipal adaptation to the new legal framework and fiscal planning considerations.
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