Augusta Assembly forms to curb APA grip in city and county
Augusta Georgia March 16 The rise of an Independent party in Augusta and Richmond County aims to end the A P A influence and political boss control. Led by Thomas W Lauless it seeks government for and by the people and to stamp out corruption in local offices. The effort follows public revelations of Edenfield as the Augusta Richmond county boss and a police scandal. The movement has gained rapid support as Layless and allies push to purge old factions and democratize city and county government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Risnivont
Jissea
Beimg
Thomas W. Lauless
Welden
A. PA
Auwet
APA
County
Aas
Hiie
Tment
Council of the Police Department
Go Pden
Richmond County
R. J. Edeneld
Edenfield
Gam Mers
Garnett
Altal
Dulyna
Layless
Chamber of Couterres
Georgia Carolina Fair Association
Lmne
Richmond
Pone
Det DeWitt's Carbol'z Witch Salve for Piles
Det DeWitt's Carbol'z Witch Salve is marketed as a remedy for piles and is available through all druggists. The ad emphasizes its effectiveness and broad sale.
Sunday School State Convention Opens in Athens
Georgia Sunday School Association led by Mr George Hains of Augusta announces the thirty fourth annual convention to be held in Athens April 22 to 24 Invitations go to all Georgia Sunday schools Delegates should be selected promptly Rev William R Mackay will lead singing Dr Joseph Broughton Augusta will host the adult department Miss Lucy Irby will deliver addresses Mr M M Davis will chair the Home Department The Teachers Training Class led by Mr George P Butler will present a report Key figures include Rev Henry B Mage s Rev B Holley Rev J W Stokes Rev Herman Jones and J J Cobb Mrs J Woodbridge Barnes will assist with primary department work The convention focuses on Primary Methods Cradle Roll and Teacher Training services Augusta Chronicle and Wa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hains
Augusta
Georgia Sunday School Association
Athens
Hains
Georgia
Richmond County
William R. Mackay
Marietta
Joseph Broughton
Atlanta
Lucy Irby
M. M. Davis
Chrous
Acinl
Home Department
George P. Butler
Corps of Assisants
Henry B
Butler
Mages
B. Holley
J. W. Stokes
Dublin
Herman (. Jones
Boston
J. J. Cobb
Macon
Toberman
Chipley
Edgewood
J. Woodbridge Barnes
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Kirksville Merchant
W S Pelham of Kirksville Iowa extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior for coughs cold and croup noting it is pleasant to take and harmless. He claims over two decades of use as a leading throat remedy with loyal customers. Available through HL Palmer Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. S. Pelham
Kirksville
Iowa
HL. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
Actor Ludlum Returns To Stage Despite Wealth
Cincinnati Times-Sun recounts Henry Ludlum the actor who, after years of wealth and leisure, contemplates a stage comeback with Shakespeare productions Shylock and Hamlet. He plans a brief New York stay to fund or seed a tour despite critics and the cost to his fortune. He embraces one-night stands and the stage’s demands with renewed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times-Sun
Henry Ludlum
Ludlum
Sander
Riviera
Richard Mansfield
Cative
New York
Health Coffee Deception Ad Targeting Coffee Critics
A quip invites fooling a known Coffee Critle by serving Dr Shoop's Health Coffee. It claims the blend fools Mrs Shoop and others, being made from toasted grains malt and nuts. Advertises 11 pounds for 25 cents from G HL Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critle
Dr Shoop
Prohibition Push for Stock Gambling Contemplates Inquiry
New York March 16 The Roosevelt directed probe by Merbert Knox Smith seeks to determine if a law can bar stock gambling. Officials of the New York and Consolidated Exchanges welcome scrutiny and pledge full cooperation. Bucket shops face possible abolition as market turns up. Prices rise on covering shorts amid improving trade and industry, with a natural near-term pullback anticipated. Notice to customers announces that Odey’s Honey and Tar for coughs remains legal under the Pure Food law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Washington
Roosevelt
Merbert Knox Smith
Department of Commerce and Labor
New York Stock Exchange
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Broad Street
Knox
Mr. Smith
Albany
China and Japan settle Tatsu Maru affair with Chinese concessions
Tokio reports a satisfactory settlement as China agrees to purchase arms from the Tatsu Maru and hoist the Japanese flag on the vessel. A salute by a Chinese warship follows. Canton officials protest and a boycott threat looms if diplomacy fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
China
Hlong Kong
Cainton
Political news among politicians across states and parties
The memo lists potential moves in Indiana and other states with governors, delegates, and conventions. It notes Jesse Overstreet as temporary Indiana Republican convention chair, a Ohio Socialist slate led by Robert Bandlow, and Missouri Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Walter A. Kelly. It cites Dryden’s Taft plan, Idaho's Mormon issue, Caleb Powers canvassing from prison, Shallenberger’s Nebraska bid, and Fort Knox, Knox, and Stuart at Dickinson College anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Overstreet
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ohio Socialist Party
Robert Bandlow
Cleveland
Walter A. Kelly
St. Louis
Missouri
John F. Dryden
New Jersey
Taft
Frank O Briggs
Idaho
Dubols
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Shallenberger
Nebraska
State Railway Commission
J. Franklin Port
United States
Knox
Edwin Stuart
Pennsylvania
Dickinson College
Fort
Chicago
William ©. Bradley
Fairbanks
Harvard University
Hughes
Bryan
Johnson
Socialist Party
New York
Minois
Wihaconsia
Ohio
California
Oklahoma
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Orino Laxative Syrup Promoted as Gentle Remedy
Orino Laxative Syrup is presented as an improved laxative that does not gripe or nauseate, offering a pleasant taste. The product is advertised with a guarantee of effectiveness and comfort compared with older laxatives.
Ty Cobb Takes A Very Long Shot In Detroit Talks
Augusta reporters say Ty Cobb is taking a long shot by traveling to Detroit to meet Navin without a definite salary offer. Julian McCurry will accompany Cobb, and if Navin offers a stronger deal Cobb may accept. otherwise Cobb will stay in Georgia until May 1. Cobb noted he will take the best offer or retire to a quiet Georgia life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ty Cobb
Navin
Detroit
Julian McCurry
Georgia
Cobb
Audubon Societies Launch Nationwide Spring Shooting Battle
New York report says the National Association of Audubon Societies will campaign state by state to protect breeding birds from market hunters and unsportsmanlike activity. Fifteen states and nine Canadian provinces already shield birds during the mating season. Leaders warn that without swift law changes, game shooting may end across the country with species becoming extinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Agriculture
National Association of Audubon Societies
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Wyoming
Iowa
Nebraska
New Mexico
Ilinois
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Traveling men shot as racial tensions flare in Kentucky and Georgia
In Dixon Kentucky Deputy Marshal Childers is wounded while arresting Jake McDowell. Two traveling men, P B Carter and J B Barry, are shot by armed negroes amid mob unrest. Carter likely fatally wounded. Barry hurt. McDowell sent to Henderson. mob scenes loom for possible lynching. In Savannah Georgia Miss Bessie Stoddard, 18, lunges from a second floor to a porch roof to escape smoke during a boarding house fire that traps others. Fire causes further injuries. a double wedding fireman couple among rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Marshal Smith Childers
Jake McDowell
Providence
P. B. Carter
Chattanooga
J. B. Barry
McDowell
Childers
MeDowell
Henderson
Carter
Evansville
Ind
Savannah
Bessie Stoddard
Tracy Allen
Florence Kady
Linenlaw Wenan
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful smarting feet and ingrown nails. It eases tight or new shoes and cures sweating, corns, calluses, swelling, tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25 cents by mail. Trial package free. Allen's Olmstead Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Mall
Allen' S
Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Johnson cuts throat on Alabama train in Chattanooga
Jas Johnson a Chattanooga capitalist and politician killed himself on an Alabama Great Southern train between Chattanooga and Birmingham after attempting suicide with strychnine and a pocket knife. He had visited New Orleans with his wife and baby, then recovered enough to travel home. He was president of Forest Hill Cemetery Company and a large realty holder. causes remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jas. Johnson
Alabama Great Southern
Birmingham
Johnson
Forest Hill Cemetery Company
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in 1836 Toledo Gazette
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of incurable catarrh. The notice, sworn December 6, 1836, states the remedy is taken internally and claims blood and mucous surfaces are affected. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists Toledo druggists selling the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Gleason
JELI-O Dessert Adits for Quick Family Treats
A vintage ad promotes JELI-O dessert as a dainty economical choice. Ready instantly by adding boiling water, it promises ideal flavor and sweetness. Sold by grocers with seven flavors including Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry and Peach.
Race Riot Stirs Louisiana Town
Alpha La March 17 Midnight train to Alexandria from Verda La arrives amid reports of a fresh race riot in Verda. Several wounded including George Poole of Orange Texas shot in the stomach and seriously hurt, Scotty missing, George Smith also wounded. Exchange of more than a score of shots. Fearful crowds surround Verda station as white workers clash with black laborers over wages and prior unrest. Authorities expect further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha
Alexandrky
Verda
Grant Parish
George Poole
Orange
Tex
Taylor-Richardson Lumber Company
Robert Strong
Scotty
George Smith
Lumber Company
Remember Foley's Honey and Tar for cough cures
An old advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and coughs, warning against inferior imitations and noting the product is sold by all druggists in a yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
La Follette Named by Hearst Independence Party
Washington March 16 Hearst independence party will nominate Robert M La Follette United States senator Wisconsin for the presidency according to Senator Nelson W Aldrich of Rhode Island Aldrich says he provided inside information at the White House after an interview with President Roosevelt La Follette will speak in the Senate tomorrow against the Allegh currency bill and is said to attack its provisions and purposes in a vigorous fashion This aligns La Follette with Hearst’s radical political element and explains Allegh’s remarks about Hearst’s candidate choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hearst
Independence Party
Robert M. Labollette
United States
Wisconsin
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Aldrich
White House
Roosevelt
St. Labollette
Senate
Alleich
Alleleh
LaPollette
For Over Five Years I Was Given Up to Die
Evansville resident B Speigel writes that years of kidney and bladder trouble left him weak and unable to work. After three doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Cure gave relief with the first bottle and full cure after the second. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Speigel
Virginie St
Evansville
Ind
Foley
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Party
Oey
Wade
Audubon Societies
Miss Stoddard
Mem
Louisiana Town
Lafollette
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!