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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
4
Earle Doud, acting postmaster and prominent Sheffield Alabama man, was shot by his wife during a heated quarrel at about six this morning. Mrs Doud says he threatened her and she secured a revolver, firing two shots into his back before being arrested on murder in the first degree awaiting investigation.
Butte, Mont October 19. A wagon load of dynamite exploded as it was hauled into the yard of the Granite Mountain mine owned by the North Butte company. At least seven men were killed and five seriously injured, one of whom will die. Most victims were at work in the mine buildings.
Home Industry feature by Mr Weaver promotes a $35 salt of exquisite fabric tailored to individuality. Emphasizes fit style and quality on par with top makers. Located at 13044 Peachtree upstairs opposite Candler building.
Washington reports no evidence substantiating charges against Kenneth G. Triest, a former Princeton student held in London on espionage charges. Letters cited as incriminating were found to refer to events that did not occur, and a trial date remains set while his family seeks discharge and possible mental evaluation.
At the Atlanta Theaters tonight the first of three performances of Robin Hood will feature Ivy Scott as Maid Marian with a renowned international cast. An orchestra of fifty and a chorus of fifty voices back a high quality production praised by critics. Also listings include Matt and Jeff in College, Henrietta Crosman at Varsity, and films featuring Wilhel Barrymore in The Final Judgment at Strand.
The murder trial of Porter Charlton in Como was continued and postponed to October 22. Expert testimony addressed the prisoner’s mental condition while depositions from U S extradition proceedings were read. The delay was due to illness of chief counsel Micelli Picardi.
London reports two prisoners charged with espionage were tried by court martial. One man was sentenced to death and executed this morning while the other received five years penal servitude. The War Office press bureau released the details.
Realty activity shows a quiet week with no sales closed yet while inquiries rise and contracts grow. Ponce de Leon avenue paving moves forward after council action easing base requirements, with completion hoped by December pending weather and mayoral approval.
A fragmentary record lists multiple real estate transactions and mortgages from 1915 to 1935. Items include bonds for title around 20 000 dollars for Frank C Owens to Knox Realty, transfers of parcels on Spring street and Greenwood Avenue, and mortgage entries for properties on Harrigan Avenue Hill and No jam streets. The text preserves names, addresses, lot sizes, dates, and involved entities such as Dixie Realty Company and Security State Park.
Funeral rites for Professor S P Settle who died at a Savannah hospital were held in Waycross with interment at Gott cemetery. He was 64 and a leading educator in Ware and surrounding counties, founding schools since 1845 near Waycross. Survived by wife and six children including A Broxton Savannah and E E McQuaig Waycross, plus L J Settle WV Settle and B M Settle. Also noted is the death of Mrs W A Woodruff at 60, with services planned in Hayston after treatment in Atlanta. she leaves husband and her parents A Hays and Mrs Hays.
Mrs. Mary E. Sconson aged 64 died Monday afternoon at her residence 14 Richardson Street. She is survived by two sisters Mrs. F C Perkins and Mrs. H Light of Atlanta and three brothers M D Sockwell and A P Sockwell of Oxford and M A Sockwell of Atlanta.
Four obituary notices appear. John T. Duckworth, died at a private hospital and is survived by his mother, brother, and two sisters. Maggie Reeves, 39, died at a private hospital, survived by three children, with funeral arrangements pending. E Grant, 19, died at home, survived by one son, with cremation planned in Cincinnati. Addie May Kirkpatrick, 16, died at a private hospital, survived by parents, three sisters, and two brothers.
W A Blackburn editor of The Star was shot and killed in Purvis Mississippi. Dr Satopel J Reese editor of The Purvis Booster is held in the local jail charged with murder. The shooting followed an argument over printing contracts between rival papers.
In Lamar County, a shooting in the sheriff's office within the courthouse left Jackhure dead from four pistol wounds. Reese surrendered to authorities soon after. The editors were in the courthouse to appear before the county elections committee to bid for the printing contract.
An authority notes meat intake produces uric acid that clogs kidney pores. Bladder and kidney issues, including backache and cloudy urine, improve after taking Rad Salts from a pharmacy, a grape and lemon juice formula with Uthia. Regular meat eaters are advised to drink this effervescent mixture to keep kidneys clean.
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