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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
10
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a product claim for a remedy to cure cold symptoms. Names are unclear, but references to quinine and a call for a full name reader may indicate a public interest alert or advertisement in the issue.
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as quick healing remedies for itchy burning or disfigured skin along with pimples burns and bruises. It invites trials from Baltimore Maryland and urges asking for Resinol by name with low risk claims and household uses.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 18 Howard J Coyle a Perry Oklahoma cotton gin owner was arrested on charges of hiring William Shaffer to burn two cotton gins at Crescent City causing a loss of forty thousand dollars He was bound over under two thousand dollars bail his brother W H Coyle president of the Independent Cotton Company acted as bondman Shaffer was arrested yesterday.
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use tonic that darkens gray hair evenly without obvious coloring. It claims to restore natural color, add thickness and luster, stop itching, and prevent hair loss with routine application using a sponge or brush.
Russell Sage Foundation survey on Atlanta conditions was conducted in three parts sanitation health schools and general conditions The sanitation report has been released while the school and general condition reports remain delayed due to illness of Harrison head of the bureau of social survey The chamber of commerce and public were informed that the school report is not yet finished.
In Turner county March 13 primary results show Jarman defeating J King for sheriff by 207 votes. Tipton reelected city court judge. Rodgers elected city court solicitor. HM Moore leads six opponents for treasurer. OG Whits over Cravey for roads and revenues by 47 votes. EY Pa reelected tax collector. E Hardy, Paulk forder, JF Spradley, and A Jones unopposed and fully voted.
Fifteen freight cars on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad were almost totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The cars stood on a sidetrack just outside Brunswick city limits. The fire department responded but could not reach the blaze, and battles assistance was rendered.
Nashville March 18 Jonas T Amis chairman of the state independent democratic executive committee today denied that the committee indorsed Governor Hooper. He said the action was meant to prematurely commit independent democrats to Hooper for a third term and thwart attempts to harmonize democratic factions.
Mrs Laura A Greene describes severe dandruff and hair loss after malaria fever. She reports relief and full hair after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and recommends the products for scalp health.
Peachtree Heights lots lie 20 minutes from Five Points offering depths of 300 to 500 feet and shade coverage. Values rise with each sunset as prices stay low and terms remain easy for buyers seeking investment and residence options.
Gainesville Ga March 18 Special John Frederick Downes alias Brown was tried at a special city court sitting and sentenced to twelve months in the penitentiary for stealing two malt cases an overcoat and breaking his board bill. He traveled the south on a dead beating tour and was arrested at Buford Ga as he planned to marry a widow for life insurance. James Merritt a prominent official testified. Downes told Merritt he would kill him once released and asked the judge for hard labor saying he was used to it and would not be at home without it.
Washington March 18 Preliminary skirmish marks the tolls controversy as Senator Jones of Washington pushes a resolution seeking information on foreign protests against toll exemption for coastwise ships. Opponents argue the resolution should go to the foreign relations committee and contend the issue is tied to repeal of the exemption.
Four men named as primary speakers for a triangular intercollegiate debate among Walford Spartanburg Emory Oxford Ga and Emory and Henry. Affirmative speakers Osborne and Randall debate at Mary while negative Quitlan Bain debate at Emory College Oxford Ga. Question: whether direct legislation via initiation and referendum should be adopted by states.
About 1800 students at Savannah High School were returned to classes after a strike over parades. Leaders convinced Principal Fckett that students were misled from classrooms as The Wearing of the Grey played. No punishments were imposed.
In a Kimball house meeting Fulton County progressives unanimously endorsed submitting a full Georgia progressive ticket from United States senator to bailiff for next summer’s elections. The state convention is set for May 12. Possible senatorial nominees include Seaborn Wright of Rome and Harry Stillwell Edwards. A committee of Dr F H Pek, D BE Ryman, and Alexander Hamilton was formed to present the resolutions at the May convention.
Federal warrants issued in Montgomery for Harry Marx Frank Moore and John Williams, part of a quartet held over two weeks for a Great Southern passenger train robbery near Bibbville last December. Preliminary hearing set before US Commissioner Elmore J Todd. A fourth suspect faced concealed weapons charge. Police seized nitroglycerin and safe-blowing tools at arrest.
A Rome Ga traveling salesman named Guest fought with Maddox, manager of Aragon hotel pool room parlors, after Maddox struck him with a billiard cue, leaving Guest unconscious. Guests wounds were treated by house physicians. Cases were docketed against both men and set for 2:80 o clock this afternoon before Judge Broyles.
Pittsburg reports on March 1 the will of George Westinghouse who died last week being filed for probate. The estate is not valued officially, but rumors place it around 35 million dollars. Widow Margaret E W Westinghouse receives two thirds of all Westinghouse Air Spring company stock and one third to his son. Certain personal staff get two years salary and a 50,000 dollar bequest.
Mothers value their children and seek comfort with Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children. For 24 years the powder is advertised to relieve colds fevers teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Sold by all drug stores at 25 cents. Sample malted free address Le Roy NY.
Washington reports Mrs Woodrow Wilson is recovering slowly after a fall on the White House floor two weeks ago. Earlier notices of serious illness were corrected as she is expected to be up and about in a few days, according to the Times.
Chicago March 18 reports the opening of the Chicago Court for Boys, a pioneering unit within the municipal judiciary. This tribunal handles offenders aged 17 to 21 with aims to shield youths from mature criminals and provide sympathetic, corrective consideration in lieu of harsher adult proceedings.
Judge Newman presided yesterday as eight moonshine cases were heard. Two pleas of guilty were entered and two convictions were brought in by juries. Four defendants were acquitted. The longest sentence imposed was one month in Fulton county jail and a fine of one hundred dollars.
Charles Over, a Negro man, bound over to the superior court under a $5000 bond by Judge Broyles on Wednesday afternoon for assault with intent to murder after a shooting incident about two months ago when the officer attempted to arrest him with a revolver.
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