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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1910
Page
9
Ad offers a free pamphlet and sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmar and Co of Hingham ton, N. Billed as a cure or guidance for kidney trouble with postal address to request information and reveal health issues.
Georgia's quota of militiamen will depart Sunday to participate in maneuvers at Chickamauga Park from July 12 to 20. The first regiment will begin leaving home on Sunday, with preparation underway for the large muster.
Georgia will mobilize about 2 225 men including officers for the annual maneuvers with headquarters in Savannah Macon and Atlanta. The Fifth division leads with cavalry and light artillery while infantry and support units prepare. General Ol ford Anderson commands the brigade assisted by Majors Laird Danieh Moron Stockdell Lyle and Lt Wilder as staff.
In Kansas City Missouri a federal court jury failed to reach a verdict tonight in the bleached flour case after deliberating since eight o'clock. Judge McPherson let the jurors go home and said deliberations would resume tomorrow. Scarritt for the defense objected to instructions deemed favorable to the government.
Report from Ogden July 5 describes a crowd of 5600 surrounding Jack Johnson’s private car as confrontations arose with taunts and threats of shooting. Officers pushed back the mob while the train pulled away with Johnson and his wife aboard. Johnson claimed he felt in control during earlier rounds of a fight with Jeffries and planned NYC theater debut next. Tiny Johnson said the champion would retire from boxing.
News of the marriage of Bolivian minister to the United States Dento Calderon and Miss Beatrice Monica Abnney leaked out. They were married last Friday at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic church in Memaroneck New York. Calderon gave his age as 60 and residence as Washington. Bride Beatrice Abnney listed age 43. Calderon is described as a professor. he is a well known Washington figure with a beautiful home.
In Betheny Plains a series of speed trials unfolded with monoplanes. Leblany and Bleriot machines set new world marks for 100 kilometers in 1 hour 1 minute 11 seconds, plus records at 40 and 30 kilometers. Altairne and Latham led Paris entries as Labouchere and others qualified for the Gordon Bennett contest in the United States.
Glenn H. Curtiss completed an eight minute flight directly over the ocean at Atlantic City New Jersey. The test included a flight along the shoreline about a mile from shore and at 7500 feet above the open water. A previous attempt ended with a mishap when a turning maneuver tossed the plane into the ocean but Curtiss recovered and landed on the beach. He escaped injuries due to braces on his seat. Tomorrow reinforcements from Curtiss machines and pilots are expected to arrive for further flights and a 50 mile speed attempt may be announced.
The Forsyth hosts a strong turnout and hopeful plans for a summer addition while the Lyric’s Tennessee’s Pardner stars Mike Bunting and a capable cast. Caleb Ewan and Gewllither Hay receive praise for their stage presence and character work as audiences enjoy the western mining drama.
In Baton Rouge Louisiana Governor elect Jared Young Sanders was declared the winner by an overwhelming majority after July voting. The state’s chief executive selection follows a Senate successor naming and confirms the transition in the capital.
Jackson Ga July reports the sixth district congressional contest heating up as candidates Bartlett Ross Blootworth Redding Flynt campaign house to house. Bartlett a noted campaigner canvasses upper counties while Redding largely stays home. Joint debates prove elusive as the race unfolds toward the August 28 primary amid limited cross district interference.
Kansas Attorney General Jackson seeks ouster in district court against Missouri Kansas Telephone Company and AEC Telegraph. Court issues temporary injunction preventing either company from acquiring or absorbing Independent Mines until a gate remains in dispute.
The Louisiana General Assembly selects James Sanders to fill the late Senator Samuel McEnery’s seat. With 37 Senate votes and broad cross‑party support, Sanders is expected to be formally elected in joint session tomorrow. Upon confirmation he will resign as lieutenant governor to assume the senate post.
In Beverly Mass on July 6 President Taft and Secretary Ballinger held a three hour talk on the service’s reorganization. Reports say Frederick H. Newell may lose his post as director though no official word was given. Ballinger has long opposed Newell and favors Dix. Newell as the new head of the service. Ballinger plans a Washington trip then a Western tour to Indian reserves and active reclamation projects. He will be away six weeks to two months.
Mrs Mary E Courtney widow of Major J C Courtney former Western Union manager and Western Atlantic railroad auditor died yesterday at 24 Hart Baker street. She is survived by two sons and one daughter Jobo H Courtney of Atlanta and Atchaha B Courtney of Dallas and Miss Mollie Courtney. She was 73 and a devoted First Methodist member. Funeral at 6 pm today at the First Methodist church with burial in Petersburg Virginia. Pallbearers listed.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe marble statuary carved for Mexico, mentioning a significant piece and a transfer to a department of something related to public works or functionary. The text references old Ga n cAgustin and an acquisition by a depart ment, but details are unclear.
Leola Adams Bonar, described as selfless and devoted, married Jeannie B. Jones' cousin Tom Jones yesterday near the Southern railway depot. The ceremony was performed by Rev J P Lacy of East Macon Baptist Church as the bride, now a prisoner’s wife, plans to aid in his defense regarding the Wiley D Bishon murder case. The couple's activities and defense plans mark a tense turn in Bibb County legal proceedings.
A string of death notices and funeral arrangements across Floyd County including Everhart Jones of 36 Rankin Street, Hiverhart Jones buried at West View, and W. L. Gillglend buried after private sanitarium death. Also listed are Judge R. R. Harris, Virginia Fuller, J. H. Marchman, Cicero Hunt, Nancy Smith of Hemphill, G. C. Thomason, Q. Thompson, Clifford Hammond, and Mrs. W. L. Kilpatrick with details on funeral venues, times, and interment sites such as Sharon church West View and Norcrody. Several notices mention interment in West View and family survivors.
Fires surround Rayfield Wik Coricopia and Port Wing on the south shore of Lake Superior forcing evacuation by boat and limited road escape. The Barker steamer rescued 165 women and children from the village while winds drive flames to cut off the town, with about 400 residents in Coricopia and 3,090 in Port Wing at risk.
Jos Angeles July 5 It is the Lord's will says Rev Alexis Jeffries father of Jim Jeffries after learning his son was whipped and tongue reverent The elder praised Jim but worried he has not lived right and the Lord uses this trial to bring him to his senses Mrs Jeffries cried in shock and the father said to the Lord's will Also reports of Arch Hoxsey's Wright biplane crash near Pittsburg Kansas July 5 with the aircraft wrecked and Hoxsey emerging from the ruins injured
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