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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
8
Newspaper notes a surge in Ton a Vita sales across the country with druggists reporting rapid depletion of stock. It claims to restore vitality and relieve nervous debility, with the promise of a money back if unsatisfied. Also promotes Lee's Rhubarb Laxative as a safe family remedy distributed by Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta.
The report notes General Grant had diabetes and related disturbances under control. He appeared well and renewed in strength, with his wife and nurse present when his heart stopped instantly. Physicians at Governor's Island confirmed the fatal termination, following official prior statements that his leave was not due to serious illness.
Washington mourns General Grant on his death at a hotel in the capital. Officials, including General Wood and Brigadier General Weaver, praise his long service, recounting Civil War roles and later commands in Porto Rico, the Philippines, and key army departments. Mrs Grant notified son Captain A J Grant Ink in Washington.
A candidate at a meeting said he would answer questions. An elector asked if he was worth more than 29 a week, to which the candidate replied that was not too much. The exchange continued with questions about 80 hole a week and a proctor jeering at the chair, saying the old employer was nearby.
Fifty years past the daring Andrews raid united railroad workers and citizens to seize the engine General and chase pursued by Conductor Fuller and local teams. James J. Andrews conceived the plan to cripple Chattanooga and cut supply lines, aiming to seize a Western and Atlantic locomotive in Marietta and drive toward Tennessee. The bold mission, dated April 11 1862, faltered by weather yet showcased relentless pursuit from Atlanta to Adairsville.
The article recounts the pursuit of raiders by the locomotive General and support on the Georgia line. It details rails cut and obstacles, the burning of a car, raiders fleeing into woods, and eventual captures or executions. It notes the fate of other engines William R. Smith Yonah and General, their retirement, and a movement to house the General in a new Cyclorama building in Chattanooga.
Jefferson and Alford await possible gubernatorial stay as doctors treat poisoning and tuberculosis. Brown in Marietta prepared to act if new information justifies a delay. Attorneys pressed for a new trial while officials monitor whether a stay can be issued before Friday dawn.
A local ad notes Jno L Moore and Bans offer grand opera viewing from any seat with a small field glass at 42 North Broad Street followed by an excerpt on Harper’s Bazar April issue debating women’s experiences and authorship, citing Inez Haynes Gillmore and remarks on gender roles and writing.
Noted author Mrs Igindy Harris, creator of The Circuit Rider s Wife and Eve s Second Husband, visits Atlanta traveling to College Park to meet friends and plan her next book. She recalls early editor Clark Howell, her suffrage stance, and the reception of her novels in The Saturday Evening Post and national press.
The funeral of Dr. P Wilson Sr was held yesterday in Newborn Ga where he had served as mayor for twelve years and as Worshipful master in the Newborn lodge for twenty three years He died a long time resident and Civil War surgeon survived by wife and four children Fannie E Wilson also died yesterday and funeral set for Patterson's chapel interment Oakland cemetery Rome Ga reports Confederate veteran W B Towns died at 66 on South Melvin Street in Floyd County survived by four daughters and two sons funeral at Bush Arbor led by Rev Charles Wright and Jd W Kesterton Athens laundry man Claire D Heidler returned from Charlotte after being elected vice president of the Laundry men Association of Georgia and the Carolinas next annual meeting planned for May 1913 at Atlanta Talbotton A H Nesmith secured Herbert Odom as moving picture operator for a new theater with Atlanta film service in first run class
Reports from Greensboro and surrounding counties say Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards, linked to the March 14 Hillsville courthouse murders, have moved across North Carolina and possibly fled toward rail lines. A Walnut Cove doctor cites evidence of their proximity near Pine Hall and a Stokes County negro recalls Allen in a clearing. Floyd Allen murder trial set for April 23 at Wytheville after venue request. Blairsville barn fire destroys outbuildings, no injuries, losses around 800 with no insurance.
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