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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
9
Pure White Lead Dutch Boy Pater is the standard house paint praised for weather protection and a smooth finish. It blends with pure colors to produce any shade, promising a white leaded house as the right choice. Ask for our Dutch Boy Paint Adviser No 158 Bent diser upon request by National Lead Company, New York.
A Benton Clark led advisory dinner reveals Atlanta Chamber of Commerce seeks a new 10 story brick building at Peachtree and Ellis. Jacksonville visitors praised its potential while locals urged cautious study. Projections show $2700000 cost, funds from preferred and common stock and a $1000000 loan, with state museum considerations and early subscription terms beginning January 1, 1911.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle safe laxative for women in all roles from maid to mother. It promises a pleasant taste, delicate flavor, and reliable cleansing action, with the California Fig Syrup Co brand shown and a price of fifty cents per bottle.
Gainesville Ga July 20 Special Hon H H Perry announced his candidacy for congress in the Ninth district. He said he offered his name after requests from voters, citing a fight against trusts and monied interests to restore popular government, and urged voters to consider what is best for the country.
The second day of the Grand Trunk strike brings no trains moving freight halted and yards congested in Toronto and other cities. Perishable goods spoil as factories struggle. few trains depart, with special crews and local supervision, while towns face coal shortages and looming delivery delays amid mounting strike tensions in Vermont and Ottawa seeking arbitration rejected by strikers.
Special Sias correspondent reports that Tennessee Copper Company fulfilled promises to Georgia, with crops and forests found in good condition within 20 miles of Copper Hill. Twenty House members toured the plant. fumes are now captured, smoke is steam, and the chamber process converts emissions to liquid for fertilizer production.
The article recalls Rawn’s rise to power at the Illinois Central and his deep involvement in a car repair contract scheme uncovered last fall. Under questioning he admitted supervising the outsourcing to repair firms, with witnesses warning his downfall would ruin reputations. Authorities note the stress of the probe and the public shock at his suicide amid fraud revelations.
Chicago officials announced July 20 that population estimates based on the 1958 school census place the city’s total at about 2,100,000. The minor population counts show 11,315 children, up 66,765 from 1958, with German parentage the largest group followed by Polish, Russian, and Irish communities.
The Constitution reports a massive push to host the Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville from September 12 to October 12. National rail lines approved historically low fares, and the event promises forestry, agriculture, machinery, crafts, education, and entertainment led by figures like the Wright Brothers. Major prizes total tens of thousands of dollars for livestock, horses, and agricultural displays, with nightly galas and special days nationwide.
A lengthy report extols the Ducktown Copper Hill operation as a monumental southern industry centering on copper refinement with sulfuric acid as a secondary byproduct. It notes vast plant capacity, 1409 workers, extensive acid tanks, railways, mines, and a dedicated workers’ club, while listing visiting legislators and company officials from regional and national offices.
In West Palm Beach Florida on July 20 a tragedy unfolded as 11 year old Jacksonville boy Laurence Baker died after a warm water fish with a long barbed spine struck him while swimming near a boat on Lake Worth. His companions say the fish may have slammed into him as it swam past and the barb pierced his neck. He bled out within four minutes.
Miss Mary A Paris 17 died last night at 285 Hill Street. Spencer Smith infant funeral held in Poole chapel. Mrs Mattie Eidson 42 died at 77 Whitehall. Dozens of relatives across Alabama and Georgia attend services. Infant deaths, graves, and funeral arrangements noted. J A Wilson Cordele pioneer dies aged 80. Greeks to be deported. washout closes line on A B & A railroad.
A Bay St Louis posse surrounded woods north of Wateland seeking Paul Combol a 41 year old white man accused of a sexual assault on Irene Fratus, adopted daughter of John Basford. The mob pledged to deliver him to authorities as the sheriff’s posse returned to Waveland without the capture by 11 PM.
Rome July 20 The trial of Murphy charged with the murder of Mc Daniel ended with a guilty verdict and a jury recommendation of life imprisonment The defendant shot McDaniel as he piled brush near Early station on May 8 then fled and was captured in the Cumberland mountains near Alto The defense argued mental irresponsibility Judge Maddox sentenced Murphy to life in the Georgia penitentiary to begin immediately
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