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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1914

Page

4

Meehan wins 22 mile marathon swim from Battery to Sandy Hook

Boston swimmer George R. Meehan conquers 22 miles in 7 hours 18 minutes, defeating 30 rivals as Sam Richards and Walter Dunn race for second by five yards. Charles Durborow takes fourth after poor piloting, while George Maselborn collapses two-thirds through and is reached by seconds. Meehan chose a tide-friendly course, finishing fresh and strong.

George R. Meehan Boston the Battery Sandy Hank Meehan Sam Richards Walter Dunn Dunn Charles Dur Borow Philadelphia Governor's Land George Maselborn New York West Bank Light

Funeral Notices From Atlanta Immaculate Conception Oakland Cemetery

A sequence of funeral notices lists attendees and pallbearers for Clarence Fagan Julius Regenstein Kate Robson and other relatives. Services at Church of the Immaculate Conception Kirkwood Presbyterian Oakland Cemetery with processions from Barclay Brandon Co. and meeting times in morning and afternoon.

Clarence Fa Annie Fagan Frank J. Fagan WF. Young Margaret Fagan Clarence Fagan Church of the Immaculate Conception Oakland Bentlemen P J Blavor Messrs John McGee Frank Morn John H. Jentzen Regis Erskine Gordon Lewis George Regenstein Julius Rosenstein Mayer Regenstein Seligman Hegenstein Joseph Regenstein Maeffaaing Greenberg & Baul Co Jack Mirsch Frank Liebman Schiff Jake Steinheimer Alex Kreisle J. P Resser E J Bowles J . Inebman Oakland Cemetery Robson Kate Robson J.D. Dunwody Paul Robson Evan B Robson Mabel D Robson Robert Woeht Jackson Robson Dunwody Mira Elizabeth Dunwody Cornelia Dun Wody Archibald Bulloch Dunwody Mises Roberta Robson Julia Rovson Norwood Robson James R. Gray CH House Louie J. Cassels Walter 0 Foote Clyde King HM. Smith Clark’ Howell Carl Barth Ladies’ Aid Society Kirkwood Presbyterian Church Barclay & Brandon Co

After shooting wife he shoots himself in Jacksonville

John Scales, a furniture salesman, went to his separated wife's home in Jacksonville on July 27. He shot her in the back as she opened the door, the bullet lodging in the abdomen, then fired three times at himself in the chest. Both were hospitalized with no hope of recovery. they have three small children. The note adds that Americans control sixteen of Chile's 135 nitrate works.

Jacksonville Fila John Scales Scalesther Chile

Cure for Pellagra Promised by Baughn Remedy

Laurel Parke of Mise writes she declined death from Pellagra after using Baughn's Pellagra Remedy. She claims weight increased from 60 to 90 pounds and urges others to seek the remedy, offering a free book and money-back guarantee if it fails. Jasper Alabama ad promotes the American Compounding Co. Box 2003.

Parké Nicholas Laurel Mise Baughn Anyoe Pellagra Alabama American Compounding Co Jasper Ala

Private Parks Killed by a Mexican Outpost

Vera Cruz July 27 mute evidence of Private Samuel Parks son of the Twenty eighth Infantry United States army who wandered beyond American lines was found. The bloodstained uniform hat and identification tag sent from Mexico City confirm his death by a Mexican outpost near Vera Cruz in May. Officials say the Mexican War Office considers the incident closed and no clear report to Washington is known.

Vera Cruz Samuel Parks Twenty-eighth Infantry United States Army Funston Parke Mexico City Mexican War Office Washington Mewean War Office Park War Department Warks Taggart Twenty-eighth Americana Vera Crug Maas Parks Huerta

Ballet dancing traced to ancient Egypt over two millennia

London dated July 27. A piece of Egyptian pottery over 2,000 years old shows a girl dancing in modern ballet style, disproving the idea that ballet is a French invention. The Meroe collection reveals astronomy marks, instruments for angle measurement, and attempts to map lunar latitude longitude, plus a mysterious new inscriptions language.

London Institute of Archeology Meroe Sudan John Garstang Merce

Atlanta Strides From Day To Day In Street Improvement

Mayor Woodward to sign resolution authorizing a $5,000 appropriation for Spring street work after council approval and technical fixes. Project aims to secure rights of way from Rhoden property to Sixteenth street, extending from the city center to Brookwood with engineering details complete. Realty activity rises with property owners preparing for a continuous thoroughfare and related development in College Park, Bust Point, and nearby areas.

Woodward Sten Spring Street Aldermanic Board Brookwood Mike Rhoden Sixteenth Street Caliere Park College Park Bust Point Atlanta Methodist University Cox College At & O'Clock Hapeville Peachtree Street Goodyear Raincoat Company Trough Turman & Calholin Roswell J. L

No Comfort for Prowis in the Texas Returns

Texas returns from Saturdays Democratic primary are incomplete as usual until official results are filed with the state chairman in two to three weeks. Prohibition failed by about 15,000 to 20,000 votes. Nominees include Martin Dies in the Second District and James Young in the Third, with many districts renominated. Four congressional races remain uncertain, including the First and Twelfth districts and congressmen-at-large. State offices show two doubtful spots lieutenant governor and agriculture commissioner.

Dallas Texas Reults Faturday James Ferguson Temple Martin Dies Warren James Young Kaufman Samuel Rayburn Bonham Matton W. Summers Dallan Rafus Hardy Carsteana A. W Gregg Palestine Joseph Eagle Houston GF. Burress Conzales J P. Buchanan Brenham R. L. Henry Waco J H. Stevens Vernon James L. Slayden San Antonio John N. Garner Uvalde WR Smith Colorado Horace Vaughan Oscar Callaway At-Lange J. H. Davis Hopkins County Jef McLemore Daniel Garrett Harris County W. P. Lane Austin Davia McLemore P. Hobby Beaumont Sturgeon Lamar County Oy Sue W. Davig Cooke County H. A Haitert Coleman County

Eczema Relief Promised by Resinol Patient Testimonial

Davenport Iowa May 2 1914 I had a severe torturing case of eczema covering feet hands arms and body The itching was awful It spread to a raw mass of sores After trying many remedies I used Resinol Ointment and Soap and got relief from the first treatment The disease stopped itching instantly and I slept the first night I used four or five jars of Resinol Ointment and Soap and am entirely cured This household treatment for pimples sunburn heat rash and insect bites is sold by all druggists and free trial is offered by Resinol Baltimore MD

Davenport Iowa G. W. Fuller Baltimore

Keith Vaudeville at Forsyth Charms Atlanta Audiences

The Forsyth offers a varied vaudeville bill this week for all ages with strong acts from Jack Wilson and Franklyn Bathe to Those Ridlets, Delmar and Delmar, Sulla Nash, Woodman and Livingstone, and others, earning steady applause from a packed crowd. A standout final dance by Woodman and Livingstone caps the program.

Keith Forsyth Gray Head Jack Wilson Atlanta Franklyn Batile McWaters Tyson Migs Tyson Baby Bin Delmar Ben Smith Atrella Sulla Nash Molly Atlastia Woodman Livingston

Ten Nights in a Barroom at Bijou Impresses Audiences

The Jowell Kelley company played Ten Nights in a Barroom at the Bijou with strong reviews and large crowds. Vernon Wallace and Jos Morgan delivered notable turns as lively patrons and the drunkard, while Sewell Kelley returned as Harvey Green to applause. The Week features also show The Wolf at Grand, promising a strong program.

Jowell Kelley Mored Asother Jos Morgan Dr. Fatlees Atlanta bin Kenda Sprattgatty Judeanie Stork McDonough Bimon Gamblo Bart Higisy Cole Samuel ‘Twitonel Mike Hans ‘Morris Taule Cartwoshh Mr. Lammers Min’ Snckeon

Supreme Court of Georgia Judgments Summary

Fulton and Chatham rulings feature judgments in multiple cases. McWilliams v Smith et al involves affirmations and reversals with listed counsel. Starr and others versus Southern Fittings and Foundry Company notes affirmations with cross bills. Couch et al seeks rehearing denial. Bank of Soperton v Empire Realty Trust appears in Feystie county notes.

McWillams v. Smith Et ‘al Commisatan Fulton Superior Court Judes Elli Actirmed Gober & Jackson Laintiff Hosser Walter eBireath King A. G. Powell Eagie Watling Singletary Chipstead Harry Worhi croseDill H. Gray Diaintiff Glessner & Colina Walter Parl Starr Uss Etc Southern Fittings Foundry Company Chatham Chariton Txiggs & Gazen Oliver & Olver Meldrim Couch Et al Crane Feystie Bank of Soperton Empire Realty Trust Company Btob

Every twelfth German has a criminal record in 1930s bill

Berlin reports that a Reichstag proposal to revise the penal code would allow a convict who leads a blameless life for years to erase the stigma from official records. Current statistics show one in twelve Germans bears a crime record, with penalties affecting employment credibility and witness reliability.

Berlin Reichstag Germany

MA Legislature Defeats Forty Hour Week for Women Workers

The Massachusetts legislature recently defeated a bill from the state AFL branch to enact a forty hour work week for women. Advocates fell short of the 30 votes needed for a roll call. The District of Columbia now matches Washington in limiting women to night work.

Massachusetts American Federation of Labor District of Columbia State of Washington

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