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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
6
In a police court hearing, Eula Moody, an almost teenage girl, testifies to brutal abuse by her father W H Moody a weeksmith. Neighbors corroborate the cruelty and the recorder binds Moody over on a $1000 bond as detectives present the case for trial. Moody denies the charges claiming family strife and misrepresentation.
Georgia University faces the University of Georgia in a high profile baseball game at Brisbane Park this afternoon. Star players Henley and Richardson headline the pitching and batting for the teams, with Hall guiding the varsity lineup. Rosters list McKbben Murphy Asbury Ridley Whitfield Merida Henley Cox Richardson and Hall among others in a tense contest between local rivals.
Moody, bound over to state courts in a $1,000 bond, faces trial for brutal treatment of his daughter. Recorder Broyles expressed inability to fully describe his feelings and urged full justice in a higher court. Moody could not post bond and was sent to the Tower.
A New York professional woman near death last October reports a remarkable recovery after using Grape-Nuts since November 1899. She claims to have gained 2 pounds while reducing other foods, with about 150 packages consumed and many families adopting the use, while asking her professional ties remain unnamed.
An Atlanta committee led by Colonel A J McBride and General A J West worked to organize transport and funding for maimed Confederate Veterans to attend the Louisville reunion. They expanded the committee, thanked Steve Johnston for Grand Hotel entertainment, and urged community support for veterans with Major W B Dearing commanding the battalion. Press Huddleston was named treasurer to collect unpaid subscriptions.
President Charles A. Collier appoints a 33 member committee led by Colonel W A Hemphill to organize Atlanta’s July 19 and 20 federal and Confederate soldiers reunion. Hemphill aims to foster fellowship and mark battle lines. he may add more members as needed. The roster includes Howell, Adair, Mayson, DuBose, Calhoun and others.
The hearing before Judge John B. Candler will decide if T. J. Penn’s $200 bond to secure liberty from the Tower should be lowered. Penn, sent for contempt by Judge J. H. Lumpkin, remains a witness in the Looney case and faces trial. His attorney, Judge Robert L. Rodgers, argues for a reduced bond to permit release pending trial.
An advertisement claims No Cure No Pay for Pazo Ointment with money refund if it fails to cure, mentioning Rokindle boards and other games. The notice references John M. Miller Co and notes friction measuring devices.
Prominent Hannibal citizen J B Lilly recounts a near death from typhoid pneumonia. After failing to improve, he credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery. The ad touts it as the safest cure for lung troubles with trial bottles free at drug stores.
Children from the First Presbyterian Sunday School depart Atlanta this morning on special coaches at 7:50 to Lithia Springs. The church committee organized the outing with entertainment planned for a large number of youngsters. Tickets for Lithia and return are available at the ticket office in the Kimball building.
Jones brothers lost to Brown and Alfriend Angier and Williams beat Rose and Wright to reach semis. McRae and Harris defeated Inman and Clark while Angier and Williams dominated Rose and Wright 6 1 6 0. Next there will be McRae and Harris versus Angier and Williams in the semis.
The recorder tried J A Emery yesterday for not notifying Chief Joyner about a street excavation at Auburn and Pryor where a chemical engine wreck occurred Wednesday night. Joyner testified he had not been notified. Emery, Collins Park and Belt Line railroad engineer, produced a witness saying the assistant fire chief was told. No fine was imposed but officials said proper notification will be required in the future.
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