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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1911
Page
2
Physicians warn kidneys need attention as they filter poisons. Winter indoor life reduces water intake and raises workload, causing back pain and urine issues. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root marketed as a mineral-free herbal remedy with free sample offer via mail from Binghamton New York.
City officials debate funding to build a central police station at City Hall and three sub stations in West End and near Marietta Street. Chairman Vasona Views Carlo and Chief Jennings back selling the current station to finance the new plan, noting the old building is in disrepair and a larger force is needed.
An editor extols lardless cooking noting lard causes indigestion and citing the N. K. Farr tank Companys Cottolene as a lard substitute. It is claimed to be digestible nourishing and cheaper than lard with less quantity needed.
Atlanta officers of the Southern Weighing and Inspection Bureau warn merchants of potential indictments for false billing after investigations into mis represented shipments. The Richmond based EB Taylor Company was cited by the Interstate Commerce Commission for mis describing freight to evade higher rates.
The article discusses moving city offices to Six North Broad Street and details proposed police station changes including central station at city hall and three sub stations. It notes opinions from Mayor Winn and Chief Jennings about studying and approving plans and the need for better central police facilities and suburban stations.
Washington April 10 Special Representative William Schley Howard introduces a bill to trim express firms and restore a government monopoly on package carrying. The measure seeks to prohibit private express firms from competing with the postal service for parcels up to 14 pounds, asserting constitutional government rights while revising Section 181 to prevent misconstruction. The proposal cites potential postage reductions and increased government revenue, noting prior legal interpretations allowed express firms to transport small packages.
New Orleans Cotton Exchange resolutions appeal to Congress to place bagging and ties on the free list and urge urgent legislation. President W B Thompson notes the substantial south crop value and argues current tariffs disproportionately burden cotton growers while benefiting trusts. The piece details proposed tariff shifts from 0.7 to 21 cents per bale and the resulting fiscal impact on farmers, claiming inequity and discrimination against southern producers.
Madrid April 10 republic proclaimed at Canillas de Aceitune in Malaga province rebels attack civil guard barracks Several wounded as troops rush to quell unrest Republicans inspired by Portugal's events and Ferrer debate rise in force Government vows no tolerance for Portuguese intervention in Spanish affairs King Alfonso faced a January Antwerp incident in Malaga with a crowd explosion injuring two. pistol in a box raised fears of an assassination attempt.
Seaboard shortens New York schedule effective April 9 leaving Atlanta at 1 15 pm and arriving Richmond at 7 25 am Washington at 10 17 am New York at 3 68 pm service travels via steel sleeping and nervation cars with electric lighting into the new Pennsylvania Railroad station at Seventh Avenue and Thirty Second Street New York City ticket office eight dollars Peachtree
Victoria April 19 Twenty lives were lost when the little wooden steamer Iroquois, traveling from Sidney to the Gulf Islands, capsized soon after departure. The purser among the dead, seven crew and many passengers were saved, while four crew and about sixteen passengers perished. Winds and currents hampered rescue as survivors clung to wreckage and life buoys while crews attempted to reach the wreck. The vessel foundered shortly after leaving Sidney, its boilers exploding as it sank in shallow water.
Spartanburg April 10 Mrs W Dunlap of Union died in an express car shortly after her husband�s death on the same day. Her daughter, traveling with her, rode beside her mother unaware until she tried to wake her for leaving the tram. Mr Dunlap to be buried with his wife in Union tomorrow.
President Taft weighs a plan to avoid disapproval of Arizona's constitution by allowing recall of all officers except judges. He favors adopting the constitution first and letting Arizonans propose an amendment later. Possible executive support hinges on Flood and Houston discussions. Separately, $160,000 in famine relief funds from the United States is reported.
Miss Bunting’s illness forced a last minute substitution as Miss Mary Asquith read the part in Clyde Fitch’s Girls at the Grand. Despite the handicap the company delivered a lively performance that satisfied the audience, with the matinee to feature Miss Bunting’s return. East Lynne opened at the Lyric with Ynez Seabury’s touching turn as the child and Ida A. Thomas' Corney Carlyle delivering humor, while Keith Vaudeville at the Forsyth showcased William Farnum in The Mallet's Masterpiece with strong dramatic and emotional moments.
A review lauds the Orpheum acts including Clade and Fannie Usher while praising Mile Omega tight rope performance and Rexponles closing the show The program features Three Twins with Victor Morley and a large cast Beasts on sale Thursday morning Also reported are multiple funeral notices including Myre Effie Burton Lily Orr Frix and others with services planned in Georgia and nearby towns
Dr Henry S Wright prominent Atlanta physician and Mason will be buried at West View after services at First Methodist Church this afternoon. Mrs Fannie Smith 49 died at 46 Hightower Street yesterday morning and funeral will be at her residence at 2 PM with interment at West View. Ernest Lee Kenney infant son of Mr and Mrs W F Kenney mentioned in the obituary.
The item announces schedule changes for Eastern Service via Seaboard with earlier Atlanta departure and Washington arrival times, effective April 9, plus notes on electric lighted steel sleeping and dining cars, Newark vestibule coaches, and ticket offices in Atlanta. It also includes a quoted anecdote about Whistler and an English painter arguing over Velasquez and a Whistler quote on self-perception, ending with a Whipple remark on perfection and invention.
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