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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
13
Smart Scotchiest looking coats in plastie heathered textures with big rough weaves yet tight surfaces. They are sturdy, warm, and carry a distinctly English effect. Ideal for driving, motoring, and general outdoor service. Available in tweed and smooth cloth coats.
At Omata Nebraska on October 26 the national convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union elected officers and adopted resolutions denying strong gains for woman suffrage while endorsing the ballot as a citizenship incentive. They called for federal action to curb interstate liquor shipments and to restrict intoxicants, and urged minimum working ages in Panama canal zone child labor law. The organization re-elected its six general officers headed by Idillan M. N. Stevens.
A playful exchange reveals a teacher and student dialogue about spelling and meaning. Willie notes twins as the key, while Judee and Willa grapple with spelling and interpretation in a lighthearted classroom moment.
A vintage styled note emphasizes Waltham watches are long lasting yet advises buying only from regular jewelers to ensure proper START. It warns that many small accidents may occur to a watch and proper service matters.
In a note on watch handling, readers are reminded that Waltham watches move from factory to store via jewelers who know how to detect and fix issues before sale. The guidance urges buyers to request watches adjusted for temperature and position.
In Savannah on October 26 Judge Charlton of the Chatham superior court held the McLendon versus Gray fight over the Georgia railroad commissionership in suspense. Arguments by McLendon and Gray supporters concluded with Judge Charlton reserving decision within ten days.
San Antonio, Oct 26. Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang spoke of possible Chinese colonies in Texas while en route to Mexico City. He cited Texas fields fit for grain and tea, noting few Chinese or Japanese residents and saying he might return to investigate land for colonizing Chinese settlers. He refused to discuss his diplomatic Mexico mission.
United States District Attorney seeks to detain John R. Walsh, former president of the Chicago National Bank, arguing he may flee to a country without extradition. The petition cites $60,000 cash bond with Ulhols Surety and alleges Walsh arranged protections from loss. Walsh denies the charge and says his affairs are better handled from abroad. insists his presence is needed to preserve family wealth.
The habeas corpus hearing in the Stegall case is reset to November 22. The original October 25 date was postponed after Attorney Millner of Kade County told Judge Newnan he was not ready to proceed. Stegall, storekeeper and gauger at the Rising Fawn distillery, refused to testify before the Dade County Brand jury and was jailed for contempt.
New York reports Karl W. Spencer of Chicago offered to pay Edith Thomas’s passage to Sherbrooke Quebec after she attempted self harm. Thomas, who wrote a dramatic letter about preferring death to being bad, left Flower Hospital and declined the offer, choosing to stay as arrangements continued.
John Rourke was shot by a friend during a rabbit hunt in Elgin on October 26. The shooter mistook Rourke for a rabbit and wounded him seriously.
Stockholders of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co expected to authorize a refunding mortgage from 125 million to 175 million at the Richmond meeting November 16 to fund improvements and double tracking plus retire liens. The bonds may bear 4 or 4 1/2 percent interest, with 25 million set aside for double tracking and terminal facilities. Two-thirds consent of certificate holders needed to retire the 21,566,600 in exchange for new bonds.
Warren Pennsylvania October 26 Mrs F C Anderson in custody after news that she killed her husband and planned suicide. Family tragedy began with a letter to her son stating intent and followed by discovery of the father’s death at their home with multiple knife and gunshot wounds. The mother appeared mentally deranged and disheveled.
Chronic constipation stems from intestinal indigestion and leads to appendicitis. Many rely on laxatives, causing further inflammation. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a cure by treating the root digestive issue, with a free sample offer from Stuart Co. in Illinois.
Lynchburg Virginia October 26 five children inmates of the nursery perished as Shelton college burned at the Virginia synod Presbyterian Orphans home. Ruby Moore Field returned to save younger sister and died in the effort. Mrs Priest the coach saved fifteen children but injured herself, sustaining a shoulder scalp wound and back injury.
A courier notes a European practice where hotel porters paste distinctive labels on trunks. The top of the trunk signals generosity, the middle label signals middling tipping, and the bottom indicates a traveler considered not valuable.
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