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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
12
A vintage medicine advertisement warns mothers about foul stomachs and child illness urging use of California Syrup of Figs. It claims a teaspoon removes waste, relieves indigestion and diarrhea, promising a quick return to a playful child.
The board deadlocked after fifty ballots with Fain and Pace near seating. Johnson shifts to Fain and the rest stay with their original choices. A second election phase is planned, possibly on the next regular meeting or a special session, depending on whether seven or more petition Mayor Woodward to chair. An attempted adjournment at 10 pm failed, leaving the vote tally at 6 to 6.
Seven men treated for blood disorder at Los Angeles County Hospital died from toxic poisoning. Post mortem findings by surgeons were given to Coroner Hartwell, who noted eight patients received serum last Saturday. four died, one still alive with hoped recovery, and investigators may probe criminality with a county grand jury.
Terre Haute Ind March 10 Bert W Dickens 2 carpenter today was arrested on an indictment charging conspiracy to kill Judge Charles M Fortune Vigo county circuit court Felix Blankenbaker special judge hearing ejection fraud cases and Joseph Roach special prosecutor in the trial Dickens allegedly entered into an agreement with unnamed others to bomb or dynamite the officials A witness testified an attempt to dynamite Fortune home Sunday night failed due to guards Fortune Roach appealed for military protection during next weeks trial of Mayor Don Roberts on election fraud charges Cronin councilman was indicted for perjury over election expense funds Dickens held in jail bond set at 25000. Cronin released on 1000 bond
An advertisement touts Paper Diapepsin as a quick remedy for sour stomach indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief in five minutes, with a candy like taste and no need for laxatives, urging readers to ask a pharmacist to show the formula on fifty cent cases.
Washington March 10 Senators debated Senator Tillmans non smoking resolution and his claim he could lengthen life if colleagues followed his advice He cited his paralysis and obituary reading noting mortality among senators and linked it to Washington life He urged rational living temperance self control in eating and exercise and said tobacco and alcohol are harmful in excess He said the resolution bans smoking during executive sessions and that he had to leave secret sessions because of tobacco fumes
Morganton reports nine members of Pitts and Hennesses factions pleaded guilty to a resent affray. Adult men, led by Dr EA Mennes, claim the feud began over 50 cents quarrel. Both sides will present further testimony before sentencing.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Wo HL Brown a deputy sheriff and Atlanta painter aided in the arrest of his 19 year old son Harry Theatter and two Atlanta youths 20 and 17 on Government Square. They confessed to stealing John Roberts automobile and pawning it for 10 dollars at Miller Bros livery in Loudon Tenn. They claimed to be en route to Knoxville for work, came to Cincinnati, and walked from Covington. Warrants issued in Atlanta. suspects held by Cincinnati detectives with Atlanta police to follow up.
Alleged to be from federal soldiers of the Hidalgo garrison and for reparation from the Mexican government was received with satisfaction along the border today.
Governor Colquitt told the Texas Cattle Raisers association in Fort Worth that he favors direct negotiations with Mexican authorities to secure rights for Texans. A resolution praising Colquitt was ruled out of order as it would enter politics.
In a chamber of deputies speech Pana says France fears grave Mexican civil war effects on French interests. He cites French warships operating in Mexican waters, notes no interior intervention, and states faith in Washington but reserves right to seek satisfaction for injuries to French interests when the moment arrives.
Washington reports no federal Texas clash over Clemente Vergara’s body recovery. Cabinet says Vergara lured across border and slain. body transported by private locals, not Texas Rangers, after witnesses identified horses and crossing river. Consul Garrett’s investigation details and timing.
Report from El Paso says General Villa revoked a confiscation order against General W. O. H. Snyman’s ranch in Chihuahua. A British subject, Snyman’s property was targeted by Carranza’s commission, while Benton's unverified burial site and ongoing investigations at Juarez and Chihuahua were noted amid railroad burning near Agua Prieta Sonora.
General Carranza plans a 306 mile advance from the Mexican north, a battalion of infantry moves today along the tras, and about 1 000 troops accompany him. Meanwhile two bridges burned on the Southern Pacific between Cananea and Nogales and a trestle on the Nacozari line near Agua Prieta were reported with no federal troops between Guaymas and Torreon.
Griffin Ga March 20 Special within the past day a series of queer automobile accidents occurred Arthur Renfroe and Charles Pound were first victims when their car turned turtle after a quick turn in the rear Both men were pinned beneath the car but Renfroe was seriously hurt Luther Allen lost control of his steering gear his car ran into a tree on West Poplar street the machine demolished Allen is laid up for a month with flesh torn from knee to ankle Louis Blanta’s car ran down a steep embankment turning turtle but he was not hurt Jim Cox’s car turned into a deep ditch in East Griffin and damaged it considerably with no serious injury to him
Secretary of Commerce Redfield urged liberal laws to restore American maritime trade in a Brooklyn speech. He cited Great Lakes success, canal plans, and deeper Atlantic waterways as keys to profitable ocean transport and national prosperity. He noted high exports, wealth growth, and rail/transport capacity concerns amid growing social demands.
A new speed ordinance requires speed offenders to spend at least one night in jail. Previously many drivers avoided fines by brief holds, with penalties often a $20 fine or a short jail stay. Under the change, magistrates must impose a $25 fine or a sentence of at least two days in jail.
Councilman from the tenth ward, Kimbrough, is at his Murphy avenue home after a severe paralysis attack. His condition improved overnight but recovery will take several days. he is a noted promoter of ward improvements and his illness follows Judge Candler’s similar illness and absence.
A strange verse warns that a sharp knock may signal Opportunity rather than misery. It recalls labor and resilience, suggesting preparedness to answer the call and follow fate’s summons, with implied metaphorical armor for facing what lies ahead.
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