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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1909

Page

8

Young man found badly wounded with knife wounds

A 20 year old iron worker named W T Scott was found in front of 342 Decatur Street with six stab wounds in the back. He was taken to Grady Hospital and regained consciousness briefly to identify the suspected attacker from East Fair Street after a dispute over a trivial matter. His wounds were severe but reportedly not life threatening as he rested.

W T Scott Decatur Street Grady Hospital Ormewood East Fair Street

Doyal Struck By Carl Witt at Peachtree and Elisa

Frank Doyal a 34 year old medical student was struck by Carl Witt owner of the Peachtree roof garden last night around 11 at Peach tree and Elisa. Doyal was taken to Grady hospital where he refused treatment and fought officers and doctors. He wrestled from the table, scattering instruments, then was restrained as surgeons worked.

Frank Doyal Carl Witt Peachtree Peachtrea and Elisa Streets Witt Doyal Grady Hospital

The Yankee Prince Shines At Grand Theater Night Crowd

George Cohan star vehicle The Yankee Prince drew a full house at the Grand with a mixed program of songs and lively stage effects. Critics praise Cohan's energy, the supporting cast, and the high audience response, as the show blends music and humor into a bustling musical comedy.

Allanza Theatergpera George Cohans Atlanta Agalo Cohan Gongea Cohan Savings Cohan Cohan George Jerry Colan Emil George Cohan Mr. Cohan Cohans Tom Lewis Mildred Elaine P B Pratt

Cook and Peary Both Found Pole in Arctic Claims

In an interview in Lowell Greely supported the view that Cook and Peary reached the Pole with the equipment claimed. He downplayed objections to Cook’s narrative and said discrepancies could be explained. Peary’s party later toured New York, encountering Arctic fauna at the American Museum of Natural History amid a report on Peary’s expedition.

Lowell Mass A. W Greely Cook Peary Pole Yat Greely New York Arctic Circle Robert E Pearys American Museum of Natural History Matt Hensen Eskimolos Copenhagen C EB Borchgrevink American Geographical Society Greenland Ludwigs Cape York Pears Tre Kansas City

No Free Gum Rosin For Georgia Dealers

Philadelphia October 7 A decision soon on taxing or granting free admission to gum resin shipped from abroad follows a protest by Savannah interests. A shipment of 205 cases awaits the Philadelphia appraiser's ruling with duties of one quarter of one percent per pound plus 10 percent ad valorem beyond free natural resin.

Philadelphia Treasury Department Washington Savannah

Steamer Arapahoe Reaches Port After Delay

The Clyde Line steamer Arapahoe crept into Charleston at 11 o'clock tonight sixteen hours overdue from Jacksonville, Florida. Disabled machinery caused the delay but she came in under her own steam. after temporary repairs she will proceed to New York aboard the Chippewa. The Arapahoe previously faced a similar two day delay off the North Carolina coast two months earlier.

Charleston Clyde Line Jacksonville New York North Carolina

Candy Kid Vocalist Stars At Lyric And Orpheum Circuit

Raymond Paina stars as The Candy Kid in a clever singing and dancing act with Misa Wanda Ludlow and David Higgins. Higgins headlines next week in Capt Clay, of Missouri, written with Milton Higgins. Orpheum show features the Vampire dance by Bert French and Alice Eis as top vaudeville attractions drawing strong Atlanta theatergoers.

Candy Kid Anced Raymond Paina Misa Wanda Ludlow David Higgins Lyric Capt Clay Missouri Milton Mr Higgins The Orpheum

Dress torn from widow as boys drag toy wagon past

Mrs Nancy L Queen of 318 Simpson Street reports her dress torn at the Edgewood Heil corner yesterday at 5 PM when two young boys aged 7 and 6 push a toy wagon into her dress. Police arrested George Williame and Clem Dennon for the incident. The new dress of black billie fabric suffered a complete hem tear about ten inches from the ground.

Nancy L Queen Simpson Street David Queen Edgewood Avenue Heil Streets

Miss Elkin Meets Duke of the Abruzzi Questioned

New York October 7 Miss Katherine Elking arrives on the Adriatic after weeks in Europe amid reports she met the Duke of the Abruzzi, once said to be engaged. Her family denies an engagement and refuses interviews as photographers are blocked. Senator Elkins comments on press rumors and her apparent distress.

New York Katherine Elking Europe Duke of the Miss Elkins Stephen B Elking Stephen Davia

Nervous Dyspepsia and Neurasthenia

Neurasthenia also called nervous exhaustion is described as persistent energy loss and irritability with insomnia low mood and impaired concentration. It notes nervous dyspepsia as central and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure with a 50 cent box and free sample offer.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Merhall, Mich

Balloonist Mix Wins Gordon Bennett Cup Flight Over Alps

American aeronaut H Edgar W Mix of Columbus Ohio reports winning the Gordon Bennett balloon race starting Zurich and ending in Ostrolenko after a hazardous Alps crossing. He describes fog weather track by compass, ballast loss, crashes through treetops, village encounters, jota rope damage, and a detour to Breslau before landing in a pine forest and final police inquiry.

Europe Alps Paris H Edgar W. Mix Columbus Ohio Zurich Warsaw Constance Bavarian Alps Pine Valley Erla Konigstadt Waldenburg Breslau Gustav America Ostrolenko St Petersburg

Leary Elected Express Head in New York

New York October 7 T W Leary of Atlanta Ga former first vice president of the Southern Express Company was elected president by the directors today The move may shift headquarters to Atlanta The Constitution had predicted the election.

New York T W Leary Atlanta Southern Express Company Leary Noo

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