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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
10
A 103 year old Maine resident testifies to using Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as the sole medicine, claiming health and vigor with no pains, sleep soundly, and perform household tasks, endorsing the product as trusted by hospitals and chemists.
In Iowa Kansas City speech, Hoch claims Standard Oil yields 60000 barrels daily and pays one third of prior year value. He says Kansas loses about 60,000 dollars per day, equating to 22 million yearly, urging action to end the “robbery” by the corporation.
Representative Lovering of Massachusetts declares the government crop estimating system is flawed and urges a January supplemental estimate to show true cotton production. He argues estimates hurt mill operators and buyers, noting New England manufacturers rely on fair margins while southern growers are seen by him as speculative. He seeks an early hearing with Agriculture Committee Chairman Wundis amth.
Waynesboro Ga December 13 Last night George Glisson aged about twenty five shot and killed his father Wg Ct Glisson The son returned drunk after a dispute about his father's talk to him He broke down a locked door and fired wounding his father in the stomach who died about an hour later The young man fled and was pursued by his brother John who wounded him in the arm He has not yet been arrested and was last heard from at work parish near his home
Five men died when the mung house at the upper pundang department of Dupont powder mills, seven to eight miles north of Birmingham, blew up at 11 20 this morning. The blast shattered the building, scattering bodies and debris over the area. The victims named were Dave Coghill Bud Wright Pyree Wright John Dixon Uat Knox. portions of bodies were found in the debris and nearby lanes.
Democratic fray in Washington as Lamar of Florida and Shackleford of Missouri attack minority leader John Sharp Williams over committee appointments. Williams defends unity and railroad rate policy, recounting past votes and urging restraint while Lamar accuses him of unjust charges and personality clashes amid party tensions.
The speech recalls Mr Williams denying harsh personal attacks by Mr Lamar over the Hearst bill and committee seats. Williams asserts he acted to serve public business, not individuals, noting near unanimous minority support and pledging focus on policy over personalities amid relentless discord.
Washington December 13 The senate was in for about an hour and a half focusing on executive business and private bills. Senator Allison reported the appropriations committee on the Panama canal bill and announced it would be taken up tomorrow. A communication from Secretary Shaw regarding campaign contributions by national banks was read, including a letter from the comptroller of the currency noting only a few small contributions in the last fourteen years.
Brunswick Ga December 13 Special Brunswick is in total darkness tonight all electrical machinery is out of service and the water supply is threatened following a fire at the Mutual Tight and Water Company plant most businesses are dark and the company cannot yet say when power will resume or the extent of the loss
Americus December 13 Special Maz Powell a 22 year old farmer shot and instantly killed his brother Thomas Powell at their country home near Americus The homicide stems from a prior dispute in which Thomas received a minor arm wound The brothers had come to Americus and on return home late last night the tragedy occurred Coroner Duckworth is at the Powell home investigating The Powells were well regarded in their community
An advertised remedy by Dr E W Ball promises to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold at druggists and offered by mail as a two month treatment for $100 from 2930 Olivest Street St Louis.
Dickson F Kirkland division superintendent of the Atlantic Coast Zine with headquarters in Waycross tendered his resignation to take effect on December 20. It was not known who will succeed him. His departure is an unpleasant surprise to residents who highly esteem him.
In Darien on December 13 the sheriff faced an inmate uprising in the McIntosh County Jail. One prisoner escaped while others were subdued. no serious injuries reported to the sheriff, and the assailants were restrained by staff.
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