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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1910
Page
2
An advertisement from National Lead Company of New York promoting Red Seal and Atlantic Pure White Lead with Dutch Boy trade marks. It boasts durability, resistance to chipping and cracking, and suggests specifying Red Seal or Atlantic Pure White Lead to ensure quality.
The text praises motor tourism to the Dominion and Vermont, noting huge travel profits and investment benefits. It highlights plans to improve Georgia roads with sand clay and reefs to prevent mud, urging counties to build hard surfaces. Macon hosts Buick Scout event on July 11 to restart road contest efforts, with former contestants back to promote the 5004 roads tour and gauge progress since last year.
Morgantown W Va July 17 The father of Governor Glasscock died at his home in this city today Bealdes Governor Glasscock two other sons survive Jockey Wins and Drops Dead Winnipeg July 1 Hale Simmons a jockey dropped dead after driving Beulah Rid victory at Exhibition track He was years old and had been a jockey for 46 years
President Taft said he will not write party platforms or name candidates for states, focusing on his duties in Washington. He will speak in Maine and will avoid political endorsements, while Ohio leadership debates potential compromise candidates amid a busy ten day cruise.
Boston July 17 Sixteen practitioners identified with and backed Mrs Stetson in her dispute with the First Church Christian Science in New York City have been dropped from membership by the board of directors of the mother church in Boston Archibald McLellan said the sixteen were notified of their removal and he declined to name them He stated they were the most prominent supporters of Mrs Stetson.
The father of Oscar Sarbslosh, killed July 13 when the dirigible Enbslosh exploded, dies of apoplectic stroke at his son’s funeral. Officials say shock from the aeronauts death triggered the fatal event.
James L. Clay descendant of Henry Clay and noted Kentucky horse breeder died at his Bourbon County home near Marchant in Lexington by July 17. He was sixty one years old.
Mrs Laura Cramer a clerk in the state department faced a Connecticut conservator’s suit over 40000 given by Fonton J Hurd. The Greenwitch court issued a temporary injunction to block funds, while Cramer admitted receiving 40000 for care but denied spook influence allegations. She said Hurd wished to give 12000 to a potential wife. The case continues as Dr Lee M Hurd plans a reply.
Governor Brown led a Georgian military party including Col Pomeroy succeeding Harris. The officers visited park exhibits with General Anderson and General Mit aboard, dining at General Andersons quarters. After nine, Brown departed for Chattanooga praising the reception and attentions.
Indications point to the July cotton deal in New York continuing to draw attention this week though commitments are concentrated among few. The July position could influence other markets globally as traders await government condition reports due August, with bears focusing on Texas and Oklahoma while bulls watch Arkansas Mississippi and Alabama for crop signals. English labor peace may impact supply and spinners’ demand, shaping hedging and visible supply expectations for September.
Fort Worth Texas July 17 Enet heer Decamp was instantly killed Fire man Percy Hamilton fatally scalded and Fireman Nagio severely injured when the engine drawing a northbound Frisco passenger train went into the ditch one mile west of Tolar at 5 40 o clock this evening Railroad official report that the wreck was due to train wreckers clamp having been fastened to the outside rail on a sharp curve Decamp saw the obstruction reversed his engine put on the emergency brakes and aired his train Due the engine struck the obstruction and dashed down the embankment Decamp was crushed In a frightful manner Beyond a severe shaking up the passengers secured injury
Delegates from across the country arrived at Narragansett Pier for the Commercial Law League annual convention. The meeting at America will open tomorrow and run throughout the week drawing members from diverse regions to discuss legal business and practices.
Two miners, Bochum Prasata, were dug out after 121 hours buried beneath solid rock in the Pring Hesent coal pit. They survived without food or water as 190 men worked around the clock to free them from 140 feet of rock.
Eight people died and thirty were injured when the Brighton express to Melbourne derailed at Richmond station. A standing train was lifted with two carriages and the guards' van wrecked.
In Chicago on July 17 two Polish groups the Polish National Alliance and the Polish Falcons confronted each other at a 100th anniversary celebration of the Grunwald battle. Illinois National Guard troops intervened to separate rival crowds as fighting broke out leaving injuries. Over 30 000 attended the event held at the old American League ball park.
Southern Railway announces round trip from Atlanta to Chatanooga for 4.40 and back on July 20 and 21 with a maximum fourteen day limit and proportionately reduced rates from all other Georgia points. The offer highlights Georgia origin travel under ongoing regional fare sale.
New York July 17 Twelve clergy men and twelve laymen of the Protestant Episcopal church incorporate the Christian Unity Foundation. The group aims to knit Christian bodies into visible unity through faith and practice. Notable incorporators include Bishops Deane and Greer, George Wharton Pepper, John Stine, Frederick Courtney, Bishop Vincent, and Rear Admiral Goodrich among others. Funds have been subscribed by lay members as the ambitious project proceeds quietly.
Pittsburg July 17. In Ford City a three year old boy, son of Mearhard Suffran a merchant, was fatally run over by a trolley. The father, enraged by the accident, assaulted the boy's mother on a porch and beat her until police intervened. One suspect fled and is at large.
The article traces Charles Frohman’s prominent 1910-11 season plans, listing star attractions and his aim to stage shows nationwide without theater owners’ consent. It notes Henry Savage’s sorely needed return to syndicate ventures, Klaw & Erlanger’s control, and new openings including the Hurt theater foundations and the Orpheum being prepared for big tours. It mentions renovations, staff changes at the Grand, and ongoing open-door strategies with theaters in Atlanta and other cities. The Ponce de Leon resort remains popular with varied amusements and new attractions for visitors.
Graefrath Rhenish Prussia forms The Lower Rhine Company with 500000 capital to construct air cruisers designed to drop explosives. Dirigible balloons about 80 feet long and 14800 cubic metres capacity will carry more than five tons. July documents note the launch under Count Moltke.
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