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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
5
A travel advertisement extols the benefits of “Title Comforters” from Dr Miles Anti-Palin. It claims soothing relief for stomach pain headaches and nervous tension with no side effects. The pitch promises real comfort and a risk free trial with a small price.
A man named Bunt claiming Mississippi patrol control barred bridge opening on the draw to keep boats from Lake Pontchartrain into Lake Borgne. Sixteen to eighteen boats at Bhir Island were captured and towed to Ship Island quarantine station. The Bray Head failed to secure a cargo due to patrols, provoking a dispute with Louisiana authorities. Governor Vardaman vows to strengthen guards and vigilance to enforce Mississippi quarantine rules. Detention camp planned on the Louisville and Nashville line near the Mississippi coast with coordination between health authorities and governors for camp setup and staff.
For every Saturday trains from Atlanta to Lookout Mountain Dalton Monteagle and return at set rates. Enterprise training ship arrives at Queenstown August 2 and will stay a week.
A meeting of Atlanta merchants and manufacturers is set for 3 30 this afternoon in the chamber of commerce rooms at city hall to discuss promoting Atlanta as a manufacturing and jobbing center. Attending firms include Truitt Silvey Hat Co J Orr Shoe Co Ernest T Rhodes Co and Everett Ridley Co. The group believes now is the time to publicize Atlanta advantages and keep trade from migrating to other states. The gathering is expected to be well attended.
Dr J D Wade longtime Marshallville physician dies at 40 years practice marked by high professional regard and beloved character. Survived by widow a daughter and son. Also notice of Mrs Annie Dismukes Columbus leader and DAR officer dies in Nashville after illness. city councils send sympathy. Mrs I W Shields of Thomson dies after paralytic illness. longtime resident and prominent county figure.
City officials and lawmakers debated initiation of work on the viaduct and Waverly Place sloping. Mayor Woodward avoided a direct answer, citing a well known record. Speakers including F W Martin and C T Ladson urged prompt action as representatives planned next conference dates.
Ten new animals born at Grant Park will be presented to city children this afternoon with the park board in attendance. Wenemeyer’s concert band will perform a special program for the youngsters including a Mexican Dance and several waltzes and marches. Intermission features twelve newly purchased entries and a parade of selections by Epraim, Blanke, and Estrada, among others.
A New York physician warns that sunstroke and heat cause fatalities in warm weather. He notes dehydration from drinking seawater and advises caution, emphasizing dangers of extreme temperatures and unsafe hydration practices.
An old advertisement promotes Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a health tonic. It claims to aid digestion, bowels, kidneys, lungs and nerves, cures malaria and fevers, and notes 4 million cures in 50 years. Priced at $1.90 a bottle with a small booklet offered. Rochester New York.
In a Rome Georgia trial, the court barred key statements linking George Wright and Mrs. Sanford to a hotel room, alleged illicit relations, and home visits. Witnesses described a suspicious man near the Sanford home and various telegrams and phone calls, with jurors hearing limited testimony on Wright’s location and Mrs. Sanford’s movements around Atlanta and Rome.
The sworn testimony recounts a troubling voyage to the Isle of Palms. Sanford alleges his wife Lizzie carried on with George Wright, fueling jealousy, financial disputes, and family estrangement as they travel from Charleston to Augusta and Rome amid a courtroom march toward closing arguments.
The defendant spoke of deep jealousy and a claimed affair between his wife and Wright. He described traveling to Rome, confronting Wright, shooting his hand, and later killing him before surrendering, insisting his life is ruined and insured, with detectives hired to prove his claim.
Short items report Mrs Elizabeth Wolf died at 1 pm at 482 Houston Street widow after long illness. Funeral 3 pm from home. interment Westview cemetery. Pallbearers asked to meet 2:30 pm at HE M. Patterson, 96 Worth Pryor Street. Other notices include Mrs Van E Sims dying Wednesday at 2 pm, typhoid fever. funeral at Stathan Church. interment in churchyard. William Persall Confederate veteran funeral held at 11 am at Harelay Brandon chapel. interment Westview. Susie Neal Forbes, 16, died Tuesday after illness at 31 Hayden Street. funeral 10 am Moore Memories Church. interment Westview. Francis J Latatte infant of Mr Mrs TaHatte funeral at 10:30 am 425 Washington Street. interment Guinea-ville Ga. Mrs Ayette Seavers, 45, died at 4 pm 128 Greenwich Street. funeral 1 pm. interment Westview. A white man struck by trolley near 307 Ratttaette Street remains unconscious at Grwig hospital. unidentified, about 35, workman garb. Dr Wie awaiting further test results.
Jef Al Taylor a noted young Georgian businessman is in Atlanta with two companions after recently acquiring a large Tampa enterprise. The Americus native rose in local business and political circles and once worked at a local newspaper. L D Geiger, former Florida wholesale grocer, will oversee the Atlanta area and enjoys strong Floridian regard. Meridian Loser Pelicans.
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