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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1910
Page
6
In Rome on January 21 a strange tale arises of Black residents from nearby Chubb Town who were duped by a bunco scheme. The con artists sold magic digging candies at 12.50 each to lure victims into night searches for supposed gold left by spirits. After several victims were drawn in, the scammers vanished when scrutiny rose, leaving the community to unravel the ploy.
Athens January 41 Special Dr John A Ashford of Watkinsville died late tonight from blood poisoning that developed to tetanus after treating his sister who died recently. He contracted the disease while attending her as physician. He died in horrible agony around 10 o clock. Funeral plans not announced.
A man, Cash, was poisoned with arsenic and robbed of cash and water after being taken to a tavern and restaurant by unidentified assailants. Household members summoned help. he regained consciousness and recalled meeting a man in a saloon before the incident. He later recovered consciousness.
Washington January 21 Comptral Jer of the Currency Murray issues an order advising all national examiners that bank clerks must not be asked to assist in examining banks where they work. The directive aims to preserve independence of bank examinations and prevent conflicts of interest.
A Brooklyn mother recounts using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent to heal her daughter’s five year eczema after failed doctors and treatments. The child recovered completely by age eleven, with a photograph from age eighteen months. The letter dates September 27, 1909, praising Cuticura for rapid relief and broad suitability.
Albert Howe and Hugh M Dorsey partner with Heyman Dorsey Brewater Howell and Heyman Attorneys at Law occupy offices 203 204 205 208 707 20 and 210 Kiger Building Atlanta Ga contact numbers 3023 3024 3075 provide legal services in multiple practice areas
Carliste Ky January 21 H B Talley, a recent migrant from Sharpaburg, says he will brief Governor Willson with names of night riders involved in the Hiram Hedges killing in Nicholas County. He adds he was attacked by night riders and can identify the men, urging action after two decades with no arrests.
Fire ripped through Wiggins Mississippi on January 21 destroying the business district near Gulfport Lign Inland Railroad depot and the Burnette Hotel Peoples Bank and several shops The estimated loss runs to about 138000 with scant insurance A northwest wind fanned the flames as the fire swept across the town before burning out on the outskirts.
Immense flood damage reported in Haat and Central France with a newly built subway flooded and foundations weakened. Boulevard Saint Germain area feared to collapse as Latin Quarter rail traffic is suspended and river banks along the Rhone Seine Ardeche and Gard cause destruction driving residents to seek refuge inland.
Five hundred attendees heard Dr R J Willingham Rev R W Patton Wm T Ellis and R L Ander ton speak at the Central City gathering in Brown House Mecon on January 21 The Volunteers' armory banquet featured Ladies Auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association serving a large crowd, with decorations and an inspiring program focused on foreign missions and missionary obligation.
Clarence H Macha told New York legislators the Postal Telegraph Cable Company forced telegraph rate cuts from 20 to 6 percent due to competition with Western Union. He warned that a Postal Company-Bell Telephone-Western Union merger would end all new telegraph entrants and force a choice between monopoly and government ownership. He asserted the Postal acted without any merger or control ties to Bell or Western Union.
Warden H Moyer of the United States penitentiary at Atlanta Ga disputes published reports that privileges were granted to Charles Morse the New York banker serving a sixteen year sentence. He states Morse was treated like other prisoners and any moustache restoration occurred after Moran’s removal as a privilege for tail prisoners.
Dirt was broken this week on a two story brick Farmers Bank of Jenkinsburg. The bank opened Monday in the Cohin store with strong prospects and large deposits. Building to be completed will house the bank and offices. LO Benton of Montrello is president, J W Benson Jr of Jenkinsburg is vice president, L V Hodges of Oganeville is cashier. Capitalized at 25,000 dollars.
The armored cruiser squadron led by West Virginia Colorado Maryland California Washington Tennessee and Pennsylvania sailed from Yokohama for Honolulu then to join Montana North Carolina and Chester at Buenos Aires. The group will represent the United States at the Argentine centennial celebration.
In New Orleans on January 21 the penitentiary term of fourteen years was imposed on Giuseppe Fragamore and Oscar Bunjan after their conviction on forgery charges. The men were alleged members of a clever gang that operated in New Orleans and other southern cities, exploiting victims with forged documents.
After a three week search prank Crabtree was arrested today at Somerset charged with the murder of Andrew Romney. Romney's mutilated and partially incinerated body was found in the ruins of a blind tier near Lexington. Frank Perkine, arrested soon after the crime was discovered, is said to have confessed implicating Crabtree as the real slayer. A woman and a boy are also under arrest in connection with the case.
Washington January 71 The Indian appropriation bill carrying approximately $9 060 000 will be reported for the house next Monday.
Kansas City attorney Jonon Z Atwood for the Swone estate says no important news will emerge this week. Chicago specialists examining the Swone mystery have paused as Dr Walter Haines is called away for private business.
Plans were formed in New Orleans for a convention to discuss and act on merchant marine topics. All Gulf states commercial fleets will be invited to send delegates and prominent public figures may address the gathering. Washington private claims bills occupied much of the House session today as the private calendar was taken up.
Minnesota supreme court ruled that a dog on a street car track has no rights the motorman must obey. In Willam J Henry vs St Paul City Railway the court reversed a damages verdict noting drivers need not foresee dogs failing to move and may not be required to stop for a fighting dog incident.
New York reports the Aero Club of America received notice from the International Aeronautic Federation warning that foreign machines may join the forthcoming United States tournament only if the Wrights drop legal action. This threatens interest in the event. A separate item notes Erie Railroad rejecting wage demands from trainmen and conductors after a brief meeting. forty-one railroads have yet to act, with follow up conferences planned.
In Trout Louisiana on January 21 7 Helloman telegraph operator for the Louisiana and Arkansas railroad was accidentally killed by the discharge of his revolver. The incident occurred at his home. The report comes from Alexandria La with further notes from Raleigh NC.
Fort Valley resident Frank Hardin narrowly escaped death when his automobile with his young son was struck by a Central railroad passenger train at a crossing near Macon yesterday afternoon. The car stalled on the crossing delaying the people inside before the engine struck as the train rounded a curve.
Charleston representatives for the Guggenheim interests report options on 30 percent of the New River coal field totaling 200000 acres. The move aims to unite bituminous coal interests across Southern West Virginia the Fairmont field and the Pittsburg Coal Company, giving Guggenheims about 76 percent of the country’s soft coal.
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