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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
9
E Hughes quotes Prudential on 72 percent of industrial policies rising within five years. Isaac Senator Dryden cites high lapse and rate levels. Haley Fiske of Metropolitan recounts William A Reed buying 3333 railroad shares for the company and later selling to brokers at $10 below broker price, with Reed refusing to return funds.
In Waynesboro on December 13 a would be burglar attempted to break into the express office around 3 o’clock. The pistol fire by the clerk halted the break in and the assailant fled. Police investigated and identified a negro suspect, but no entry was made.
This morning Edgar Fountain and Cap Fisher two convicts escaped from the guard and are at large. They carried away an ax with which they cut the chain. The ax and chains have been found by officers who think they will capture the negroes.
Jeff Harbin convicted for shooting Drew Jett and released on prior bond. Court to sentence this morning. Six bar applicants faced exams before Judge Pendleton with five whites and one Negro. Guardian named for Henry Spalding by Ordinary Wilkinson. Jesse Gossett found guilty of stabbing Henry Harper with fines and suspended sentence. Grand jury to present to Judge Pendleton at 10 o clock. Fall term shortened by new system. next term starts January. Bonaparte unable to attend Milwaukee Civic Service Reform League convention due to cold.
An old herbal advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for catarrh and deafness. It claims relief for paralyzed nerves, mucus membranes, and joint warmth, with testimonials of hearing restoration after thirty years of testing. Price is $1 per bottle, refund offered if not cured.
Pittsburg December 13 3 B Corey uncle of William Ellis Corey president of United States Steel Corp writes to Pittsburg reporters. He claims his privacy harmed by nephew affairs and offers to sell letters he exchanged with Andrew Carnegie Charles M Schwab and H R Corey for 100000 to fund a relief drive for Jews in Russia. He says money raised will be used and refunds guaranteed if not satisfied.
Waynesboro Ga December 13 Second derby series produced good work with Rip Baby leading two bevy gaps but Pearl steady. Vashti and King Wooten performed, Mister Ransom timed out with two singles. Rio Baby won 250 purse, Alfords Hing 150, Mise Ransom 100. All age stake to resume with barbecue at Rays bridge and a fox race planned.
Mercer Georgia December 13 Special Merc er M C A passes resolutions regretting the departure of Dr W N Ainsworth, longtime Mulberry Street Methodist pastor in Savannah. He served Mercer as debate judge, spoke often at the college, and showed strong support for students and the school.
Letter from H M Davis of Cincinnati praises Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure claiming long term catarrh and asthma relief after trying the product in Chattanooga. The advertisement touts business success, offers a month’s treatment by mail for one dollar from Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co in Atlanta, Ga Box 204.
Dr Benjamin Blackford longtime superintendent of Western State Hospital Staunton Va died in Roanoke tonight of pneumonia aged 71 after four days illness His wife died two weeks ago of the same disease Louis Me of Baltimore prominent Anander and capitalist uncle of late Mayor Robert M McLane died today at age 82 of complications in Baltimore
The ad argues nourishment comes from the body's strength, not just food. It urges eating less, regular meals, and a half-hour after eating a tablespoon of Scott's Emulsion. It claims people have lived on little else with gain in flesh and health, citing cod liver oil and glycerine as strength-building elements. Scott & Bowne, New York.
Henry C Pulliam was reelected president secretary and treasurer of the National League of Baseball Clubs at a meeting in New York. James A Hart, retiring Chicago club president, was nominated against him by John T Brash but declined to run. The new board includes A H Soden Barney Dreyfus Charles BBvets WF Shetteline and Charles W Murphy with changes to the director rule and one man grafting system discussed with Ban Johnson. Genigna Postmasters Confirmed in Washington with appointments in Georgia Alabama and other states.
An advertisement urges readers to consult Dr. Hathaway for a free consultation on neurasthenia and related nervous exhaustion. It touts nearly 26 years of experience in treatment and promises guidance on cure.
An Atlanta advertisement touts Dr Hathaway and Co offering home treatment for neurasthenia and other chronic ailments. It claims no consultation or advice charges, invites written contact if you cannot call, and lists a range of disorders supposedly treated including kidney disorders heart and stomach diseases.
Columbus editorial note indicates local preference for a debate between Clark Howell and Hoke Smith on January 10. Citizens oppose an outdoor format due to rain cold and health risk. If indoor venues fail Springer Opera House or Golden Foumary are proposed to seat about 6 000.
Circulars announce R G D Simpson as assistant superintendent of the Southern railway, joining Superintendent Foraker in Atlanta from Asheville. The Frisco system consolidates headquarters in Atlanta, with T C Tipton and two officials relocating. Traffic manager L Green visits, advancing freight terminals construction between Mitchell and Peters streets, with a roughly 250000 dollar project to build new terminals and a viaduct within nine to twelve months. Citizens praise railroad support for Atlanta art exhibits amid a rising city role in rail leadership.
The advertisement touts Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a vegetable tonic for women's diseases, claiming a century of cures and no alcohol. It offers free medical advice by letter from Dr. Pierce, founder of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, and urges readers to request The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser.
A Atlanta woman disappears from her home prompting police to search for her. Husband Richard Van Wagner aids detectives while relatives are distressed. He notes no known family trouble and doubts significant money motivated the vanishing. The missing woman, about 80, five feet seven, 140 to 150 pounds, wearing a grey walking suit and black hat, has two young children at home.
A Buffalo physician extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for gas relief in stomach and bowels and for clearer complexion purer breath and detoxified mouth throat and blood. He notes they cost twenty five cents a box and come in honey flavored tablet form.
An ad-like feature touts peach growing in the Great Southwest fruit belt with yields of $80 to $100 per acre. It urges readers to buy land as cheap as $10 an acre, highlights Frisco System travel discounts, and offers subscriptions and a fruit culture book.
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