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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1900

Page

2

Georgia Medical Association Meets in Atlanta

The Georgia Medical Association opens its fifty first annual session in Atlanta with physicians from across the state arriving. Dr J Wesley Bovee of Washington DC will present a Thursday paper and is anticipated as a leading expert. Two Lyceum theater sessions start daily at 9 30 a m beginning Wednesday for three days.

The Georgia Medical Association Atlanta J. Wesley Bovee Washington, D. C Lyceum Theater

Baker Faces Commitment Trial in Wife Murder Case

James L. Baker stood before Justice Bateman for a commitment trial on a wife murder charge. Only witness Charles A. Pittman testified, the man Baker accuses of alienating Mrs Baker's affections. Pittman was held to answer on a 34,000 bond for his appearance as a state witness.

James L. Baker Bateman Charles A. Pittman Baker

Grain-O the new fool drink replaces coffee

Ask your grocer today to show you a package of GRAIN-G the new fool drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. Grain-O has the rich seal brown color of mocha or java but is made from pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. 15 and 26 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.

Banquet Speakers Dominated By Georgia Leaders

The Georgia Medical Association plans an afternoon session at 2 30 and a Thursday banquet at the Kimball House at 9 o clock with Governor Candler Clark Howell Attorney General Terrell and several physicians among the speakers. Toasts praise state leadership law and medicine. Bohemian smoker at Piedmont Driving Club hosts by Dr Floyd W McRae. Annual officer election set for Friday session.

Sesalona Association Kimball House A. BD. Candler Clark Howell J. M. Terrell F. H. Richardson F. W. McRae James B. Baird Frank M. Ridley LaGrange Cov Candler Mn Clark Howell Joseph M. Terrellress The Medical Association of Georgia Wim. F. Halt Macon Frank M. Tiley Piedmont Driving Club Floyd W. McRae McRae

Baker Trial Notes Reveal Shocking Alibi Gaps

Witness Pittman testified Baker aimed a pistol at his wife and fired, killing Mrs. Baker after an argument at Mrs. Payne’s home. Attorneys clashed over the preliminary hearing as Langley questioned Pittman and noted the state lacked a witness to prove the victim’s death. Baker remains calm with strong faith in his lawyer amid court scrutiny.

Baker Pittman Lee Langley Charley Pittman Martha Payne

Blood and betrayal at courthouse tragedy ends in remand

Incensed over alleged spousal estrangement a man shoots at Pittman and then at Mrs Baker, knocking him unconscious and sending Baker to the Tower. Justice Bateman orders Pittman to post $1,000 bond for witness appearance. Baker is remanded without bail. Mrs Baker, once widowed by a railroad disaster, had grown poor after alcohol drained her wealth and her later life ended in a pauper’s grave.

Pittman Mra. Baker Bateman Baker Marietta Street

May Indict J L Baker Over Wife's Killing

The Grand Jury meets this morning to consider indicting James L Baker for the murder of his wife Mrs. Baker. She was shot Friday night at their home 77 Kennesaw avenue. Baker was arrested after the shooting and held without bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice J N Bateman.

Baker Futton James L. Baker Kennesaw Avenue Superior Court J. N. Bateman

Bond Granted for Det. Looney in Embracery Case

Detective D. S. Looney, indicted with William A. Bradley by the Fulton grand jury on embracery, was freed yesterday morning on a $3,000 bond. Looney’s bond is posted by J. H. Scoggins and J. C. McConnell. Bradley remains at large with an active warrant since last Friday.

David S. Looney William A. Bradley Fulton Grand Jury Embracery Looney J. H. Scoggins J. C. McConnell Criminal Branch Superior Court

Robbed the Grave Side Effect Story Trusted Remedy

John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a dramatic recovery after suffering yellow skin sunken eyes and back pain despite three doctors. A friend urged Electric Bitters, yielding quick improvement after one bottle and full recovery after three weeks. He claims the tonic saved his life and robbed death. Available everywhere for 50 cents with guarantee.

John Oliver Philadelphia

Coca Cola Sues U S Revenue Collector Over War Tax

The Coca Cola Company sues United States internal revenue collector Henry A. Rucker in Atlanta city court for 10 858 76 alleging a 1 75 per gallon war revenue tax on its beverage product as a medicine, though the company claims it is a soda water and not subject to the tax. The petition notes a protest filed with the commissioner of internal revenues and a denial of the claim in December. The suit is returnable to the May term.

Coca-Cola Company United States Revenue Collector Atlanta Mess Arnold Coca- Cola Company Oerm

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