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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1911
Page
2
Mrs M Morgan of 411 4th Ave E Brainerd Minnesota writes she takes Hood s Sera parila each spring to purify the blood and feel light footed and cheerful. The ad touts Hood s Sareapartilato as combining roots barks and herbs to raise efficiency and claims unequaled cures.
Washington says the favored nation clause does not extend to the reciprocity agreement with Canada. The president and officials describe the pact as a tariff concession contract requiring similar agreements with others. The rule traces to past U S practice when Germany sought such treatment on sugar under the Hawaii reciprocity treaty.
Dr Albert W Ferrin head of the state lunacy commission reports at the New York School of Philanthropies that one in 276 people in the state is insane. State hospitals hold 22000 patients while private institutions care for 31000 more. About 160 new patients are admitted weekly at state asylums. The annual cost per insane patient runs around 200 dollars.
Bt Petersburg April 4 M Rodzi anks of Yekateratoalay was elected president of the duma tonight in place of M Guchkoff who recently resigned. M Rodsiako is conservative. His selection as candidate by the Octoherists and his election by a substantial majority are considered to mean the virtual end of the anti Stolypin agitation in the duma.
The city council revoked the license of GG Andrews, a Fourth Street saloon proprietor, under an ordinance enforcing forfeiture for convictions or violations of state prohibition law. Andrews was recently convicted in the city.
Senator George C. Perkins of California as chairman of the senate committee on naval affairs has written to Secretary George L. von Meyer seeking whether it was prudent to shoot up and sink the battleship Texas renamed the San Marcos. Perkins and other committee members are roused over what they call unnecessary destruction worth thousands of dollars and aim to compel an explanation from Secretary Meyer. A senate floor clash is anticipated on the issue.
The English Dyadic Front, a camels hair and wool interlined front, changes coats by removing the stiff flat front for a soft weighted shape.Louis Asher promotes the innovation as costly but advantageous for southern trade, with national custom cutter convention backing it and Atlanta shops given exclusive output.
Carter Harrison claimed victory as the voting totals showed 24 009 for his side, an 11 000 rise from four years ago, while prohibition dropped from 5 375 to 3 000. Harrison thanked supporters at home and outlined plans on city improvements, transit unification, gas pricing, and utility regulation, pledging vice control and a steady administration.
April 4 dispatches report severe wind and rain across Alabama and Mississippi. In Clanton Alabama trees uprooted and courthouse tower damaged. electric plant out of service. Mississippi ports like Gulfport and towns including Macon and Crenshaw report widespread damage to property, washed-out bridges, and railroad disruptions. Roosevelt home county races in Nassau, Long Island swing Democratic. Hartford elects Democratic city government.
New York April 4 The Right Rev Henry D Aves Episcopal bishop of Mexico argues in The Churchman that American capital and mining firms have oppressed MexicoAmericans have built churches schools and hospitals but failed to invest in uplift or education He warns of a growing revolt under the banner Mexico for the Mexicans down with the Gringo and blames vast concessions to Americans for keeping Mexicans discontented and ignorant He cites no American institutions for intellectual moral social or spiritual betterment and contrasts Spaniards who he says did more for Mexican welfare with the rich North’s drive for wealth and power.
Philadelphia April 4 Interest in the search for Cornelius Rogers 12 years old missing from his home intensified when Joseph P Rogers assistant district attorney and uncle received a postcard claiming the boy was hidden in a freight car. The writer says the uncle was convicted for four years and vows vengeance on his family.
In Charlotte on April 4 Dr G A Bland retired dentist won the nomination over incumbent Mayor Thomas W Hawkins in a highly publicized municipal primary. Newspapers were heavily used to promote each candidate with bands red fire liquor and money appearing in the campaign. The nomination is effectively the election.
Cincinnati April 4 A man named Granville Steward aged 58 attempting to rid his home of rats in Fort Thomas Kentucky accidentally shot and killed his wife last night The misfired shotgun blast tore away her head and she died instantly in the room where the couple stood
Ratifications of the American Japanese commercial treaty were exchanged this afternoon after a palace luncheon hosted by Emperor Matsuhito for American Ambassador O'Brien. Premier Katoura and Foreign Minister Komura attended at the luncheon, and the emperor granted a private audience to Mr. O'Brien.
Francisco I. Madero declares no laydown of arms until Diaz resigns and a free ballot is guaranteed. he criticizes cabinet changes as too late and vows ongoing insurgent strength across northern Mexico. He notes his camp near Chihuahue and cites US observers and allies.
W B Pennent 27 of 62 East Twelfth street walked into Atlanta police at 2 am confessing to killing a stranger in Mareelle Illinois last August and asking to be jailed He says he is Mrs Barah Stansells brother and has been living with her since returning from an eleven year absence He claims he is a shipping clerk for Western Electric and that Diaz opponents are to blame for property damage He urges US troops to stay away and hints at reforms.
A historical note highlights Ludden and Bates pianos widely found in Southern households, reflecting the company’s prominent role in American music education and home entertainment during the era.
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