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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1903

Page

5

Swamp Root free sample offer in The Constitution ad

An Atlanta Daily Constitution reader is urged to test Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with a free sample by mail. The piece touts kidney and bladder remedies, cites testimonials including a 70 year old reader, and notes hospital use. It lists ingredients, prices, and contact at Binghamton NY.

Mall Kilmer East 120Th St New York City New York Bright Klimer Binghamton Dr Kilmer & Co Binghamton, NY Atlanta Daily Constitution

TWO MORE HAVE RESIGNED Third Regiment Alabama National Guard

In Anniston Alabama December 10 special report Captain Tom B Cooper on the staff of Lieutenant Colonel Mcflennell resigned to Colonel McConnell at Talladega. Following were the resignations of Regimental Quartermaster J H Edwards and Chief Musician J C Jarrett from Oxford. They left after Colonel McConnell requested the resignation of Birmingham adjutant Hughes B Kennedy. Local officers signed a petition for field officer resignations to seek harmony, with Major J L Daniel of the Second battalion near resignation but urged to stay if others wished him to remain.

Alabama National Guard Anniston Ala Tom B Cooper Mcflennell McConnell Talladega J HH Edmondson J. C. Jarrett Oxford Ine

Regiment Petitioned Resignations Spark Local Vote

The regiment held Sunday services with attendees from Birmingham Gadsden Oxford Talladega and Anniston and filed a petition for all field officers to resign and not seek reelection. An officer aware of the situation says a majority have already signed the petition.

Birmingham Gadsden Oxford Talladega Anniston

Dixon Shoots Himself to Death in Macon House

In Macon Georgia Henry B Dixon killed himself with a pistol at 10 30 tonight in Holmes Johnsons residence at 147 High street after disrobing and sitting on the bed he fired a bullet through his heart. He had recently come from Atlanta and worked as an agent for an international correspondence school in Scranton Pennsylvania. The coroner is in charge.

Macon Henry B. Dixon Dixon Holmes Johnson High Street Johnson Atlanta Woodbury Molina Scranton

Seven Teams Ride In Bunch In Six Day Bicycle Race

New York December 10 Root and Dorlan were officially declared out of the six day bicycle race at i30 tonight after having ridden 1 626 miles and 7 laps Dorlan was found physically unable to ride due to a fall on Monday At 2 o'clock midnight Contenet and Breton Leander and Butler Krebs and Peterson Newkirk and Jacobson John and M Bedell Bowler and Fisher and Walthour and Munroe were tied at 1 833 miles and 2 laps Moran and Keegan had 1 633 miles and 1 lap to their credit while the others stood Samson and Vandeerstuyft 1 631 miles and 6 laps Krebs and Gougoltz 1 029 miles 2 laps Dova and Bledspeth 1 617 miles 1 lap Tonight Frank Kramer world champion unpaced rider broke the indoor unpaced record for half mile making the distance in 53 26.

New York Root Dorlan Contenet Breton Leander Butler Krebs Peterson Newkirk Jacobson John M Bedell Bowler Fisher Walthour Munroe

Guaranteed Cure for Piles Claims Advertised

An old advertisement promotes a miracle cure for piles with promises of relief from itching bleeding and protrusion within six to fourteen days. The copy claims a guaranteed refund via the druggist if not cured and references PAZO OINTMENT as the product.

Two Local Notables Die of Pneumonia

J Henry Ware Jr longtime Greenville city council member and notable citizen dies at noon after brief illness. Austin township farmer Won Baldwin dies of pneumonia at age 66.

J. H. Ware Greenville S. C

Burton Gets Sixteen Years For Fratricide In Columbus

In Columbus Georgia on December 10 special report says R H Burton who killed his 18 year old son Jesse was sentenced by Judge Butt to sixteen years in the penitentiary after the jury found him guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Also in federal court W H McMath was acquitted of robbing a LaCrosse post office in 1895 and Charles Hagan was cleared of assault with intent to murder in a riot at Wildwood park last summer.principal figures include Jesse Burton Willy Camp and Columbus Railroad Company officials.

Columbus R H Burton Jesse Butt W H McMath LaCrosse

Death of H Reed Morrison in White Springs Fla

Telegram reports the death of H Reed Morrison formerly of Waycross Florida after a long illness with Brights disease. He recently married Miss Strick and was the daughter of J T Strickland of Waycross. The notice notes his death occurred in White Springs Florida.

H. RB. Morrison White Spriggs Fla Waycross Gap White Springs H. Reed Morrison Bright Mise Strickand J. T. Strickland

Arkansas Postoffice Robbed at Altheimer

Burglars rifled the Altheimer post office last night and stole registered packages valued at about $2,000. No suspects identified and no details on how the break in occurred.

Arkansas Altheimer Ark

Union League Probes Suppression of Negro Votes in NY

The Union League Club of New York adopted resolutions denouncing suppression of black votes and urging the U S government to direct district attorneys to prosecute offenders. Former Senator Warner Miller led the measures calling Congress to reduce representation of states that deny legal votes under the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments.

New York Union League Club United States Warner Miller Congress House of Representatives of States

Girls Strike at Norfolk Silk Works Over Wages Change

About 1250 girl operators at the Norfolk Silk Company went on strike today demanding higher wages after the firm reportedly cut a half a cent per yard for weaving silk. They refuse to work until the scale increases.

Norfolk Norfolk Bilk Company

Fatally Burned Black Man Found Near Fire Crosses

In Wilmington North Carolina on December 10 a Black man died after being burned while sleeping beside a fire he had built of crosses near a rall one Bene dew Garganes a Black person and wen fatally turned. His clothes were turned almost completely from his body.

Wilmington N. C Spe- Mall Wen

Captain Brown Visits Atlanta After Philippine Service

Captain Oscar Brown renowned Georgia officer visits Atlanta on a reunion tour. He recalls service with the First Cavalry in the Philippines and the Orient, discusses postwar development there, mentions a Filipino boy Carlos, and shares impressions of Japan, cherry blossoms, and his Oriental picture collection. He plans to stay awhile to renew friendships and enjoy the city.

Oscar Brown United States First Cavalry Ching Brown Firat Cavalry Islands Texas Pitts West Poin West Point Spain Georgia Orient Japan Philippines Anywa General Wood Janey Cagios Barnabe Carlos Quita Carlos Filiping Civ Carleg Golla Atlanta

Mrs Mims to Lecture at Grand Opera House

Mrs Livingston Mims a noted Christian Scientist will speak Sunday afternoon at 3 30 at the Grand Opera House on Jesus His Mission and Method. She is a leading faith figure in the south and helped establish Christian Science in Atlanta.

Grand Opera House Livingston Mims Jesus Mims South Atlanta

Furman President Denies Rockefeller Gift Story

Columbia correspondent for The State, citing Furman University President Poteat, denies a Charlotte report about a Rockefeller gift. The State confirms its correspondent’s account.

Columbia, B. C Greenville Poteat Furman University Charlotte Rockefeller State

Since the Eldest Was a Baby

Mrs. Sarah L. Morrow of Hopkins Ferry Mississippi endorses Cheney's Expectorant as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. She notes use since the eldest child was a baby and reports consistent success with the product.

Cheney Sarah L. Morrow Hopkins Ferry Miss

Local News Briefs From Atlanta Fort McPherson and City

Short notices cover a trolley accident injuring Lieutenant James near Fort McPherson, a Baptist education commission meeting, aldermanic board actions, obituaries for Mrs Louise Carter Wi and James E Mann, and various club and church events including Kappa Sigma discussions, a Santa Claus sale, and Salvation Army Christmas plans.

Interstate Telephone Association Formed In Big Combine

Chicago December 10 final arrangements were made to form the Interstate Telephone Association as one company uniting more than 4000 independent telephone firms across Illinois Wisconsin Kentucky Missouri Iowa Indiana Pennsylvania Nebraska Minnesota Ohio and Michigan under a single umbrella. The deal creates a vast property portfolio and signals a major consolidation in the regional telecommunications network.

Chicago Interstate Telephone Association Inlinois Wisconsin Kentucky Missouri Iews Indiana Penakata Nela Minnesota Obi Michigan

Indoor Baseball Rivalry Ends In Run-Packed Duel At Stet Athletic Club

The Second Team won 24 to 5 in a fast paced indoor game at the Atlanta Athletic Club last night. Glenn captained the red squad as slugging dominated with three baggers and home runs, while both sides committed few errors and showcased steady batting. The innings showed a high scoring pace, reflecting a strong audience response to the two-team exhibition.

Stet Athletic Club Beasdl Atlanta Athletic Hb &Dulged Glenn

Injured Ellsworth Stable After Severe Collision

Chattanooga Tennessee special report describes a crash between an automobile and an electric car that left prominent man Ellsworth badly injured. Doctors say he cannot flee the night and he rests easily, with cautious optimism for recovery though amputation fears once loomed.

Ellsworth Chattanooga Tenn

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