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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
10
The state prison commission heard on Wednesday the petition of attorneys for Alva Short who is serving a different sentence for the killing of J. Douglass Bass in 1912. They argued Short killed Bass due to Bass's persistent attentions to Short's wife and petitioned for a commutation to present service.
A 50 cent bottle of Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is promoted as restoring natural dark color to gray or faded hair. The ad claims rapid results, with hair appearing darker and more youthful after one or two applications, and asserts that baldness or scalp issues are alleviated.
Noting the cross stripe effect in new fabrics, the article describes full cut, fast color patterns priced at $1.00 and $1.50. It also highlights new suit patterns for men at fifteen dollars, signaling fresh fashion offerings and modern styling for readers.
Louisiana challenges a Western District of Louisiana ruling over a 909000 acre land sale by the Tensas levee board to Tensas Delta Land. The state’s appeal, led by Attorney General Pleasant, targets Judge Boarman’s dismissal and recalls the Hall Michel political clash and the Great Louisiana land fraud controversy.
A Fulton County board resolution led by Tull C Waters endorses reestablishing honor camps for convicts. It calls for two camps, a colored camp at Fort McPherson and a portable white camp, noting the prior plan last May to July failed on behavior criteria and the warden would control placement of prisoners in honor camps.
Jasper N Smith, owner of a store and garage on Ivy Street, sues the city of Atlanta for 15000 claiming that lowering Ivy Street’s grade raised his garage six feet, making it impractical for an average automobile to access the garage via a flight of stairs and forcing him out of business. The suit, filed in superior court on Wednesday afternoon, argues the city’s grade change damaged his business and customer access.
Bliss Blanche Rose in Chicago II interview shares a home recipe to darken gray hair and add shine. The mix uses water rum Barbo Com pound siycerine and applies twice weekly to reduce age appearance and promote hair growth while easing itching and scalp humors.
An advertisement urges consumers to obtain genuine Resinol in the original blue package to treat eczema pimples and skin eruptions. It warns that look alike or cheaper substitutes may be inferior or unsafe and offers a free sample via Dept. 1-R Resinol Baltimore MD.
Grand jury returned two vice indictments after a morning conference with Chief Beavers and Chief Newport Sanford. A. B Holder proprietor of the Peachtree hotel at 8812 Peachtree street is charged along with Alice Little who lived with Holder in the establishment. Bond set at 600 for Holder and 50 for the woman. Police declined to discuss details of the conference or the inquiry into vice in downtown districts.
Citizens of Atlanta flocked to purchase the year’s exceptional encyclopedia set. Thousands rushed to The Constitution for ready reference, many buying for family gifts or multiple sets. If demand continues, the allotment may not last ten days. clip the coupon and obtain a set immediately.
Grand management to broadcast every World Series game between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Braves via direct electrical scoreboard images with expert narration. Direct wire to grounds provides plays shown minutes after they occur, with lower prices and rain checks if rain ends before the fifth inning.
A.G. Kelley filed for divorce in superior court yesterday from his wife formerly Miss Minnie Jones after she confessed an affair with another man. He names a residence on Ivy Street as the site of clandestine meetings and accuses Joe Bishop as the co respondent. The suit is not opposed by the wife.
Councilmen Wood and Kumbrough draft a traffic ordinance prohibiting vehicles from standing within twenty feet of street corners to relieve congestion and reduce danger to pedestrians and streetcar riders. The measure, discussed by many council members, is expected to be adopted after the finance sheet is handled as the special order of business.
Atlanta Scots raise funds for European war relief at a Friday meeting. Committee reports success but urges greater effort as distress among deserving Scots and friends grows. subscriptions urged to Chief A Cruickshank and Dr Alex B Smelhe at local addresses.
Attorney General Grice ruled that prisoners sentenced to service at the state farm cannot be transferred to county gangs. He said the remedy lies in courts whose sentences do not stipulate state farm service.
Two Mexican missionaries, Inman and Brown, spoke at the Disciples of Christ convention in Atlanta at Piedmont Hotel. Inman, head of the Coahuila missionary field, cited 1,500 converts since 1904 and his Columbia background. Brown, a Columbia graduate, praised Mexicans and rejected negative depictions, noting Protestant growth amid revolution and kindness of the people.
San Antonio report says the grand jury investigating the Nelms sisters disappearance did not report yesterday. Hearing of habeas corpus actions for Victor Innes and wife, charged with murder, postponed to October 15 by defense and prosecution agreement. Grand jury resume inquiry while Mrs Nelms seeks permanent administration for Beatrice Nelms property in Cobb County.
Winn, chairman of the local executive committee of the American Road Congress, calls a meeting of his committee for next Monday at the Ansley hotel at 1230 p.m. The event will bring about 6,000 guests to Atlanta in November. Luncheon will be served and invitations have been extended to the governor, the mayor, and the Convention Bureau directors.
Leonard F. Grossman, noted attorney and suffrage leader, told The Constitution he is a Democrat but intends to vote the progressive ticket. He stressed party regularity over personal preferences and did not mean to misinterpret his remarks.
The University Club of Atlanta will display scenes from campuses of every American college in the club House. The collection features the college seal of each member's alma mater and represents over sixty colleges and universities among its membership.
Governor John M. Slaten on Wednesday offered 250 reward for capture and conviction of those believed responsible for burning the Webster county courthouse at Preston on September 27.
Dr J T Woofter of Athens, dean of the school of education at the state university and state board of education member, whose study abroad was interrupted by the war, is expected to reach New York in the coming days and will likely study in the east this winter, probably at Columbia.
Arthur Thurman was discharged yesterday in Judge J. B Ridley’s municipal court after a hearing on a warrant charging a misdemeanor. He was arrested October 1 on a warrant by D and Wairaven’s firm alleging he bought a racing automobile whose titles were not cleared, and he was charged with removing it from the state. He was held under $200 bond.
Dr Zoepffel Quellenstein German consul to Atlanta was summoned to military duty. A captain in the first regiment of the Imperial guards he will depart when possible to assume his post. He expressed honor at serving his country and said he hopes to return soon. He could not confirm transport arrangements or a fixed departure date. He voiced confidence that Germany will soon occupy Antwerp, but could not state whether his government would hold the Belgian port if victorious.
The Tan club plans its next teeing at the Ansley hotel with Judge Joseph Henry Tompkin presiding. Samuel D. Jones will read a paper on Henry Matthews. In Trenton, Rev. Paul Matthews of Faribault Minn was elected bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New Jersey.
At a special meeting of the diocesan convention, a new bishop was chosen to succeed the late John Scarborough. The ceremony confirmed the selection and honors the former leader while inaugurating the new spiritual head for the diocese.
The piece honors Red Cross nurses and European women aiding relief, farming, mining, and bearing burdens while men fight. It extols motherhood and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women’s ailments, claiming it restores health and relieves maternity pains.
Readers urged to mail 20 cents for a copy of That People's Common Sense Medical Adviser from Dr. Pierce. Send notice and stamps to Wellds' Hotel Buffalo N.Y. for return mail copy prepaid.
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