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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1924

Page

2

Eulogized by Dr Dempsey in wake of Draketown tragedy

The sermon lauds Mrs. Robert Stewart killed during an abortive abduction of her husband Dr. Elam Dempsey North Georgia conference secretary of education. He denounces bootleggers liquor makers and drink as roots of crime, praising Mrs Stewarts moral strength and calling on community to uphold law and virtue. The pastor also remembers Robert Stewart as warm hearted and brave and condemns liquor smuggling as a moral vice.

Robert Stewart Draketown Elam ¥Mpsey North Georgia Conference Druid Efills Methodist Dempsey

Bravery and outrage stir Georgia to righteous wrath

A passionate denunciation calls on Georgians to reject crime and drink, praising heroic mothers and wartime bravery linked to Grace Darling and Hell in Wood and Chateau Thierry. It questions who fired the shots that wounded a wife and denounces bootleggers, rum runners, and all complicit with DRINK.

Stewart Grace Darling Hellenu Wood Chateau Thierry America Perdon Georgia Paulding County

No Aspirin Kills Pain Like Brom o Aspirin

An old advertisement claims Bromo-Aspirin gives immediate relief for cold symptoms head ache backache fever grippe and neuralgia by stimulating the heart without depressing it. It notes no quinine and distinguishes itself from Taylor's Bromo-Aspirin. Boxes of fifteen tablets sell for 23e at drug stores.

Taylor Aly

Funeral for Katz the violinist and jewel broker

In Los Angeles Harry S Katz a young musician and diamond broker is buried after a week old shooting. Relatives friends and mystery surrounding the slaying are described as detectives watch a crowd of Russians actresses and Greek brokers gather at his funeral amid unresolved clues and fading leads.

Oath to Fight Lawlessness After Killing of Holy Woman

A mob rhetoric sermon denounces dealers and drinkers as complicit in a murder. Citizens vow to uphold law and purge crime, calling for an oath to end lawlessness and prevent such dag tardly crimes, urging collective accountability in the wake of the woman's death.

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Woman Slaying Sparks Hunt in Hills After Abduction

Mob searches mountain regions for suspects in the fatal shooting of Mrs. Stewart who was wounded during an attempted abduction of her husband. She died in Atlanta after doctors fought to save her life. Rev. Stewart attended to his wife and later learned of the arrests as Haralson county officers raid the Draketown and Dallas areas. Funeral plans were set for Helen, her girlhood home.

Stewart Wesley Memorial Hospital Atlanta FH. M. Patterson & Son Helen White County Tannie Loraine Draketown Dallas Griffith Circuit Court Haralson Superior Court Iit B.D. Richards Haralson Hen. Stewart Uhuraday

Congress Crowns Bait G O P Chiefs

Congress debates leadership as senator Wadsworth leads in the race for Senate majority leader with Curtis from Kansas as rival. Borah backs Wadsworth while talk of a deal with Moses surfaces. In the House, Longworth Madden and Burton vie to succeed Gillett as speaker. Ongoing campaign chatter frames the new Congress and power balance.

Ate Hotge Senate Lodge Wadsworth New York Curtis Kansas Capitol Borah Idaho al Smith Fearch Moses New Hampshire Curtin Congress Cumming House Gillett Nick” Longworth Ohio Madden Ilinois Appropriations Committee Burton Longworth Miinais

Major James Burke Dies Film Official at 32

Major James J. Burke 32 of Wied mont avenue The Prado district manager for Metro Goldwyn Mayer died after a three day illness at a private sanitarium. He came to Atlanta five years ago from the army serving in France as a major of the 120th Infantry. He will be buried in Richmond after funeral services. He is survived by his father three sisters and one brother. He had been connected with Patrick Young company before the war and was a member of Sacred Heart church Atlanta lodge of Elks and the American Legion.

James J. Burke Della Manta Wiedmont Avenue Prado Metro-Goldwyn, Picture Distributing Corporation Richmond Burke Atlanta Firm Distributing Company France 120Th Infantry Joseph E. Burke

New Woman Judge Does First Marriage in Tennessee

Knoxville November 16 Tennessee's first woman magistrate officiated the state's first marriage by a woman. John D Kidd wed Miss Gertrude Willoughby in a ceremony conducted by Mrs Lalla Brock Arnstein in her living room. Arnstein, wife of a Knoxville businessman, had no campaign and led her district ticket.

Knoxville Tennessee South John D. Kidd Gertrude Willoughby Lalla Brock Arnstein Arnstein Knox County District Court Angnet

Doctor in Kansas City Invents New Truss

A Kansas City Hernia Specialist Dr. Andrews announces a lightweight truss that weighs ounces, lacks belts or leg straps, and promises cure without operation. He offers free trial by mail to readers of The Constitution, seeking one substitute per neighborhood.

Andrews Keeh Bidg Kansas City

Free Trial Offer Coupon Request Sent by Customer

A reader requests a no obligation free trial offer and provides name and address for processing. The message seeks a coupon and submits contact details for inclusion in the trial program.

Peterson's Ointment Promised to Heal Wide Range of Skin Ailments

A Buffalo speaker urges readers to buy Peterson's Ointment, offering a 30 cent box and a money back guarantee. He cites eczema, sores, rashes, ulcers, chafing, burns, and sunburn as treatable. A St Louis testimonial claims a nine year running sore healed after three boxes.

Peterson Buffalo J. H. Crabtree Olive Street St. Louis

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