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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
6
These wool blankets sell for five dollars, cheaper than rivals at six. The main floor display includes white and plaid blankets sized 66 by 80 and 68 by 80 inches weighing 444 pounds. Also available are down or wool filled quilts in French satine covers sized 74 by 72 inches or 78 inches.
The Bibb county sheriff seeks G. I. Cosnette once owner of an employment agency in the Georgia Life building. He vanished with around $200 from various job seekers and $160 from D. Watson for a share in the business. Victims include I. Evans who risked his wife’s watch and can’t locate either item. Board bills and other obligations also unpaid. The warrant charges cheating and swindling.
Miss Inez Thirlkeild a 16 year old mill worker left her Climax Hosiery job in Athens Georgia reporting for duty. She wandered about 19 miles toward Atlanta before falling unconscious in a ditch on Seaboard railroad tracks. She was carried home and now rests, claiming she is not in pain.
Reich a former national amateur heavyweight champion defeated Tom Kennedy of New York in a ten round bout in New York on October 7. Reich weighed 209 pounds, Kennedy lighter, with Coffey at 261 pounds and Keller facing a ninth round stoppage to avert a knockout.
Rome October 7 The condition of Cardinal Ferrata papal secretary of state was worse today and his physicians were discussing tonight the advisability of a consultation with other doctors.
A testimonial from Mrs. Bona Leo dated January 2, 1914 describes severe ear and facial irritation in a two week old infant. After trying various remedies, she reports improvement within ten days using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment and notes promotional mail samples offered by the product.
In Jackson Georgia October 7 a mass meeting of Butts county farmers adopted resolutions refusing to sell cotton at current prices and proposing to offer warehouse receipts to merchants at 10 cents per pound. The gathering drew record attendance and crowded the county courthouse. Other resolutions urged Governor Staten to call an extra session but voted down proposals to sell under ten cents. The plan includes diversifying crops with specified acreage per plow and linking rent to crop options, with rents possibly paid in corn or grain at market prices.
Rome Georgia October 7 Special Monday November 1 was wet as the date of the trial of Sheriff W G Dunehoo and his son Henry Dunehoo charged with shooting GW Smith former deputy sheriff The trial was to have been held last September but Judge Wright was disqualified because his brother Carlton Wright contributed to the prosecution fund Judge A W Fite Cherokee circuit will preside Coroner John W Miller will act as sheriff in this rate
The Forsyth reports strong attendance with a varied bill including Jack Donghue and Alice Marlon Stewart. Ray Mende entertains and Werken earns a place on the honor rail. Next week at the Grand Joseph F Howard and Mabel McCane headline with At Elmo as a popular film, praised for clarity and faithfulness to the original story.
A husband from IX White Street appeals to police to locate his wife who vanished Saturday afternoon after leaving home to mail a package at the Empress office. He fears she may have harmed herself due to long illness, leaving two young children motherless. she is described as dark hair brown eyes and fair skin, wearing a brown dress and brown hat.
A large crowd gathers at an Atlanta theater as the “Human Magnet” known as the Boy Phenomenon performs a magnetism-based healing demonstration. Volunteers seek relief from illnesses, with testimonials reported by The Constitution. A second show is slated for the same night at one o’clock.
Washington reports the caucus of senate democrats finished revising the administration war revenue bill on October 7 and moved to press it in the Senate led by Senator Simmons. The measure envisions beer and rectified spirits levies, with planned annual revenue around 105 million dollars, contingent on beer production.
Atlantic City October 7 reports that American horses are being slaughtered on European battlefields. Mrs B S Von Hoesen urged action as thousands are shipped abroad for harsher suffering while millions are spent on minor injuries at home. G A H Scott noted English buyers for Britain and delegates cited other European powers. President Stillman said the group must uncover facts and press government action. Protests over state health officials closing public troughs to curb glanders sparked debate over disease risk.
Rome source reports the Osservatore Romano states the Holy See places peace above national interest. It urges clergy to counsel the faithful to abandon victory wishes for their country and favor universal peace. Churches should become sanctuaries of tranquility free of hatred.
Birmingham to California shipments illustrate canal use. Paul Hastings testimony before Interstate Commerce Commission shows 32 carloads of cast iron pipe moved Birmingham to New Orleans then via Panama Canal to California. Prior to the canal, such loads traveled entirely by rail. with the canal open, transit time improves and rates drop, prompting railroads to seek rate reductions.
A Vining aged 35 died yesterday afternoon in a private sanitarium. He is survived by his parents Br and Mrs D M Vining of 690 South Boulevard two sisters and three brothers. The body has been removed to the Greenberg and Bond chapel and funeral arrangements will be announced.
Osborne Nichols aged 67 percent died this morning at 1 o clock in a private sanitarium. He resided in East Atlanta and is survived by his widow and seven children. Meredith Millard Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Jones, died yesterday afternoon at the parents' home in Hast Point.
Russian foreign minister Sazonoff announced that the Triple Entente powers Russia Great Britain and France are taking steps to secure the reopening of the Dardanelles amid wartime talks and aims for a maritime corridor.
Real estate activity in Atlanta grows as insurers reenter the loan market and offer funds on solid properties. Rates hover near 3 percent with local money driving some deals, while investors expect further rate reductions as postwar conditions normalize. The article lists numerous property transactions, mortgages, and deeds across the city, reflecting cautious optimism and steady financial activity.
Ottawa October 7 The Methodist general conference closed with a call for Sunday rest and spiritual opportunity Hotels restaurants and drug stores should not operate on the Sabbath Golf social teas and travel should be discouraged The Sabbath committee cited three threats mental unrest Sunday pleasure and recreation and immigration as dangers to observance.
Americus Georgia October 7 Special The municipal campaign opened today immediately after the democratic executive committee named October 22 as the municipal primary election date. Eugene A. Lockett and Lee Allen announced for mayor with others likely to follow. Several aldermen due to-term are expected to seek re election.
Tallapoosa Georgia October 7 special Latamer Mosley brother of Watson Mosley the young farmer missing from Rome recently has returned after aiding in the search. Rome officers aided the inquiry and later learned from a conductor that Watson had ridden to Chattanooga the day before and then boarded a train to Memphis revealing new movement in the case.
New York October 7 The estate of Mrs Frank Leslie includes a bequest to woman suffrage totaling over 800000 in the judgment of executor William Nelson Cromwell. The will was filed today.
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