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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
8
J W Hinson, 38, a farmer from Campbell County, used a small pocket knife to threaten fellow inmates during a prison incident. Authorities say the weapon appeared during the disturbance and prompted security responses. The case involves alleged assault and threats within the facility.
An advertisement promotes 14 oz bottles of Stuarts Buchu and Juniper Compound as a remedy for weak kidneys and bladder. It claims to clear impurities, neutralize uric acids, and reduce symptoms like swelling, nocturia, and pain. The text urges avoiding sugar and sweets, drinking water, and using the product after meals.
Linson, Turnley Hrannen, and others faced a violent scene as a drunken farmer threatened to kill. he was overpowered by officers at the police barracks and disarmed after a fierce struggle. He remained in a slick cell until sober and promised to behave when released.
Mrs Dela Karst of 136 Kelly street was attacked about 8 last night in front of 97 Kelly street by a man described as a negro. He grabbed a bag containing a gold watch and chain and a gold socket and chain after a fierce struggle. The assailant fled before police could arrive. Karst pursued him for a block.
Jacksonville Florida moves to shut the red light district amid a reform push led by Mayor Van Swearingen and supported by the Men and Religion Forward Movement. Rev Hugh Wallace says Jacksonville will not have a segregated district next week as efforts organize to care for former inmates. The group coordinating the effort draws leaders from Florida evangelical denominations and includes Jacksonville’s wealthiest residents.
Governor Slaton spoke at the seventh district Masons convention in Rome on May 6. He praised Masonry’s influence for good, paid tribute to Titanic victim Archibald, and noted a Ladies Night gathering with Rome officials and visiting Masons in attendance.
The Atlant Moose Club added thirty five new members last night at the Silvery building on Five Points. Horace C Alford directed the initiation from Birmingham arriving to participate. The Moose plan large decorations and have spent multiple hundreds on Shriners preparations. LeFevre leaves Piedmont clerk post for a Hudson River steamboat trip aboard the Washington Irving. A Kingsland good roads meeting is postponed to May 19 due to overlapping events. An Overland five passenger car was stolen in Durham from in front of the Johnson Gewinner street. model L.
Petition filed by debtors Bush and Harris jewelers at 6 Central Avenue shows liabilities of 874269 with assets of 500150. The filing lists the firm as bankrupt, detailing the balance between debt and asset values and indicating asset liquidation under court supervision.
The Forsyth presents Keith Vaudeville with The Vorerths big bill headlined by Jesse Lasky and a trio of pretty musical acts. Katheryn Garman stars on cornet with stylish gowns by Luiglia Ta Verne. Heir to the Hoorah, Are You a Mason next week, and The Dread Doom feature film.
The Chattanooga Times notes poor attendance in Atlanta games held in Chattanooga. Four game series drew 502 total attendees, with 1440 paid admissions at a Saturday turnstile and 1586 at a Tuesday game. Across eight days nine games, Atlanta Crackers averaged 2145 fans per game, surpassing Chattanooga’s series total. In Bogota, Colombia, bubonic plague appears on the Atlantic coast prompting active protection measures though travel remains largely unrestricted.
An early 20th century testimonial describes persistent boils and red blotches on the face, claiming relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a four month cure. The notice promotes Cuticura products and offers free samples and a Skin Book.
Gibbs and Miss Free were married today at 1 o clock in Clarke ville by Rev J R McAlpine. Gibbs is assistant cashier at Habersham Bank and daughter of Mrs William Free, with prominent local connections.
Reports say a corpse was found in a fish net near Guyan Island in Chesapeake Bay aboard the schooner Mars Inez. The vessel’s captain, described as 36 Marks, was on board when the murder occurred. Rob Bers is named as the suspected mover, but no arrests have been made. The skull showed fatal injuries.
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