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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1903
Page
5
A vintage advertisement touts Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims relief for rheumatism catarrh digestion and liver troubles and promises a sample bottle upon writing to Dr Kilmer Co. The copy emphasizes hospital use physician endorsement and broad health benefits with instruction to order the regular bottles.
Commerce Ga December 7 Special Mrs Perry white woman 92 years old was burned to death at her home near Hig ten miles below thig Place In Madison county The family found her with her hand in the fire Her face was badly burned beyond recognition It is believed she fell while lighting her pipe and lost balance She had made her own shroud years ago in which she was buried yesterday.
The Alabama railroad commission ruled it has no jurisdiction over car service in the Grie/ Bros et al vs Louisville and Nashville case. Plaintiffs sought penalties for delay in delivery of a car, but the commission upheld the car service association's argument that its act provides no power in such disputes. The decision was announced in Montgomery on December 7 by the Alabama Car Service Association.
Interest centers on a two day mahogany and antique auction on Whitehall Street next Wednesday and Thursday. The sale features a large collection from six southern districts including four poster beds, chairs, tables, desks, chests, wardrobes, and smaller items. Also offered are fancy Christmas presents such as embroidery and dolls.
Gossett, a Columbus man about 30, testifies before a Muscogee county jury why he killed Lee Wimbish in the Jacques building on September 29. He claims Wimbish broke up his home and tried to seduce his wife, recounting a quarrel before the shooting.
Cloudy morning with a 25 degree start rising to 40 by 11. Forecast shows a typical Atlanta day with sun and breathable air. Six Georgina Railway inspectors mounted on bicycles to speed coverage. two inspectors remain on trolleys. Postmaster Blodgett alerts Washington on new South Side station. operation planned January 1. Voluntary bankruptcies filed by Wardlaw and Pennington in U.S. court. Rathgeber of the Sixteenth Infantry ordered to Manila in January. Marbury gadgets uplift Atlanta weather bureau equipment. Dolls delight at Home for the Friendless. Lodge 348 I O B E to meet for elections. Parlor base hosted by Ladies Aid Society. Obituaries: Robert A Glover, Charles M Barry, G W Hull, William Bayre, J W M Smith.
Officers for Cherokee Tribe No. 1 Independent Order of Red Men were elected for the coming year. Names named include R. F Knox as sachem HR. M. Lockhart senior sagamore J. E. 8. Cooper junior sagamore and others serving as prophet keeper of wampum and wigwam association officials.
Promotes stronger growth in thin and backward children through nourishing cod liver oil and hypophosphites. Claims to provide effective nourishment for bone and flesh development with a palatable form. Endorsed by Scott & Bowne advertisements with a note of trusted remedy.
A drunken prank or shouted fire caused a panic at an all day bicycle race in Madison Square Garden New York. Hundreds fled the seating area and slid down the wooden track as guards halted the riders and restored order. Referee Reeves ordered dismounting while climactic divisions and team changes followed.
The Senate closed its extraordinary session and began the regular session with two prayers and the reading of the president's message. Debate focused on the Cuban reciprocity bill led by Mr Callom, while Mr Cullom outlined trade impact and the need for reciprocal concessions. The House also convened for the first regular session under the fifty-eighth Congress, with a shortened opening ceremony.
Colonel R D Locke United States deputy marshal of the southern district of Georgia died at his Second Street apartment in Macon. His body was shipped to Union Springs Alabama for interment. He was an Alabama veteran and later served in public office. Other obituaries include Mrs Porter Fleming Clinton D C, Dr Hugh Buford of Brunswick, Mrs B C Ferrell LaGrange, Mrs Susanna Atha Talbotton, J S Jeffries Madison, Mrs M Mawton Madison, and relatives mourn their losses with funeral arrangements forthcoming.
In Raleigh North Carolina on December 7 a white man named T L Ruth was jailed for selling obscene material titled My Own Outcast. A letter returned from the post office prompted officials to review the case. Mayor Ladden ordered the release after an Assistant Postmaster General letter clarified actions.
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