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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
8
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Recorder Broyles ruled Sapho a classical work and allowed sale in Atlanta after experts testified the novel is not obscene. Defendants Harry Silverman and others faced trial as ministers and literary figures debated if the work moral or licentious.
A courtroom battle over Daudet's Sapho featured witnesses praising the novel as high literary merit and a moral warning. After cross examinations and arguments by defense and prosecution, Recorder Broyles ruled Sapho not obscene under the city ordinance, dismissing the case.
Representatives from the Stove Founders National Defense Association and the Iron Molders Union of North America convened at the Kimball House for a multi session conference. Executives and delegates from major firms and unions discussed wage scales and agreements, with three sessions held yesterday and another planned today. No public announcements were made as talks continued into the night.
Smallpox spreads in Sparta Georgia with several cases among black residents on Spring street. Quarantine placed on infected houses as doctors describe cases as mild and unlikely to turn dangerous. outbreak triggers local alarm and public health actions.
Letters from Hon. S. S. Matthews Hon. J. I. Croaker Hon. B. B. Deviner and others praise Peruna catarrh remedy in June Mississippi to Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio from Hazelhurst Buffalo and Washington with claims of complete cures and strong endorsements including direct doctor correspondence and postal orders for further information.
Granville Clayton, employed to feed five to six cows, shot Munroe Durham during a night theft in a yard at No 6 West Pine street. Durham, wounded in the throat, is at Grady hospital and likely to die. Clayton says he acted to protect his master’s property and has been jailed pending further action. Durham has prior convictions. prosecutors do not expect charges against Clayton.
Knoxville March 14 Sheriff J. W. Wilkinson and deputy H. E B. James are indicted for murder for allegedly lying to arrest John Hendricks. Wilkinson shot Hendricks after he felled James with a club as they confronted him over his son. Large crowd gathered as indictments were announced.
Vicksburg Miss March 14 Speciz Hi Preston a prominent figure with the Diamond Match Company attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head. He is not expected to recover and may die by morning.
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