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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1903

Page

9

Swamp Root Advertises Kidney Remedy Claims

An advertisement for Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root promotes its kidney, liver and bladder healing effects. It includes patient testimonials, a sample offer by mail from Binghamton NY, and urges readers with urinary and kidney symptoms to use the product.

Kilmer New York City Sir New York Robert Rervar Mall Pastpad Kilmer & Co Binghamton NI Atlanta Daily Constitution Ki'mer Breanee Binghamton NY

Colombians challenge US warship in Darien Gulf standoff

The Atlanta, with an American landing party, faced strong Colombian protests in Colombian waters near the Gulf of Darien. General Ortiz demanded the American flag be lowered, but Lieutenant Perrill refused. A Colombian camp was found onshore, well provisioned, signaling possible sustained operations as tensions rose amid pending Washington talks and possible Panama reassignment.

Colombia United States Atlanta Gulf Turner Colon Cochran Atrato River Cartagena General Associated Press Rafael Ngvo Daniel Ortiz Novo Perrill Ortiz Damutenant Yerrill Kareen Perri Flrat Coac- Jan Perritt Edward B Mainwaring Marine Guard Perrilt Mainwaring I Oelock General Ortiz Reyes Washington Panema

Hanna Strong for Roosevelt in Alabama

In Birmingham on December 17, J J J G Thompson Charles H Scott and W F Aldrich Alabama referees of President Roosevelt returned from Washington stating Roosevelt faces no opposition for the Republican nomination. They praised Mark Hanna as a loyal ally and said Hanna will not seek the nomination. Lumber Fire at Orange Texas

Birmingham Ala Bpeela J.j—J. G. Thompson Charles H. Scott W. F. Aldrich Alabama Roosevelt Washington Roosevel Mark Hanna Hanna

Iapan 10 Defy Russian Bear

Tokyo reports a conference of Japan's elder statesmen including Ito Yamagata Matsukata Inouye and Oyama sought a strong front against Russia over unsatisfactory Russian proposals. Russia's stance drew cautious diplomatic notes from St Petersburg with flatly mixed signals and hopes for a new round of talks to avert war.

Tokyo Japan Marquis Ito Russia Ito Yamagata Matsukata Inouye Korea Oyama China St Petersburg Lia

Black Chosen by Roosevelt

Washington December 7 The president tendered the position of civil services commissioner vacant by the death of John R Proctor to General John C Black of Chicago General Black as commander in chief of the Grand Army has not indicated whether he will accept the appointment He served as commissioner of pensions during Cleveland's second administration.

Washington John R. Proctor John C Black Chicago Black Grand Army Cleveland

Murray Crane for Chairman

Washington December 17 President Roosevelt hosted a luncheon with former Governor Murray Crane Senator Lodge and Secretaries Root and Cortelyou The event sparked commentary on Crane potentially taking an intimate role in next year’s campaign and possibly chairing the Republican National Committee if Hanna declines No decision was made regarding the chairmanship and Hanna was asked to keep the position pending his decision The luncheon was described as informal and not consequential

Washington Roosevelt Murray Crane Senator Lodge Massachusetts Root Cortelyou Crane Republican National Committee Hanna Sore

Mobile court binds three burglars’ tools case

Mobile Alabama December 17 Albert Driscoll Duncan and J HB Russell alias Clark arrested last week on charges of blowing safes in Jacksonville and Montgomery and other points were arraigned in the recorder's court. They waived examination and were bound over to the city court in 360 for the first charge and 160 for the second. They were defended by counsel and may be turned over to Jacksonville or Montgomery officers in a few days as both cities press to secure the prisoners. Two Jacksonville detectives are present.

Mobile Ala Albert Driscoll Ailan Duncan J. HB. Russell Clark Jacksonville Fla Montgomery Recorder's Court

Brine Wins Club Tourney at Atlanta Club

F A Brine wins the Inagoor athletic tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club with 47 points from 50, breaking two club records. A M Freeman Jr is second with 48.5, James D Calloway third with 43.5. Harris tops broad jump, Brine also sets hop step and jump and shot put marks, cup presented after indoor baseball slugging contest.

Atlanta Athletic Club Hig Prine Clarke Glenn A M Freeman, Jr James D. Calloway L J Harris Brina

Robert Alexander dead long time counsel for Atlanta Standard

Robert W Alexander general counsel of the Atlanta Standard Telephone Company died in Philadelphia after a three week illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held last Wednesday. He was well known in Atlanta for business with the Standard company and had visited the city on enterprise. Protest from Isle of Pines noted in Washington as senate discusses ratification of the US Cuba treaty.

Atlanta Standard Telephone Company Philadelphia Robert W Alexander Atlanta Standard Telephione Company Alexander Atlanta Standard Company Bualneas Washington Senate Penrose Relatioe Isle of Pines United States Cubs Cuba

A Neighbor of W J Bryan Praises Cheney Expectorant

A A Bradbury of Lincoln Nebraska testifies to the beneficial effects of Cheney's Expectorant. He states it cured his cold and provided instant relief from coughing during the past winter.

W. J. Bryan Cheney A. A. Bradbury Lincoln, Neb

BC Jack Hangs For Last Crime

Ned Jack Ferguson known as Big Jack, a 35 year old Black convict, was hanged at Isabella Georgia for fatally shooting Henry Tucker at W P Garry's camp in Worth last October. He weighed 200 pounds, stood six feet tall, and after a twelve minute execution his life ended. He urged courts to be tougher in prisoner trials and said he relied on the Lord. Ferguson had killed two men before Tucker and served nine years of a life sentence. Remainder shipped to Atlanta Medical College. Similar case: John Stringer, colored, hanged in Birmingham yard for stabbing William Neal to death in Pratt mines prison where both were serving sentences.

Bylvester Ned Jack Ferguson Big Jack Isabella Henry Tucker W P Garry Worth Ferguson Atlanta Medical College Tucker Birmingham Ala John Stringer Hawaa William Neal Pratt Mines Stringer

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Endorsed By Woman

Mrs Augustus Emory of Roxbury Boston testifies that after trying Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription she recovered fully in fourteen weeks with restored appetite sleep and energy. The World Dispensary Medical Association offers $500 to women cured of certain conditions, urging confidential correspondence with a noted specialist.

Augustus Emory New Century Club Dean Sim Roxbury Boston Mass Dr. Pierce LY Piegre The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of Buffalo, N.Y. i Pierce Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo

Banks County Robbers Surrounded After Fatal Shot

Two unknown young men looted homes in Banks County near Jewellville. They shot bystander Lowery Patterson as thirty pursuers chased them toward a swamp near Carnot. Patterson fatally wounded. robbers allegedly wounded and hiding in cane brake. posse and sheriff pursuit continue.

Banks County Commerce Jewellville Carnot Lowery Patterson Patterson Cane Brake Mr. Patterson

Teutonic Hit by Lightning Off Newfoundland

The White Star liner Teutonic, arriving from Liverpool, was struck by lightning in a gale and heavy snow about 200 miles east of the Newfoundland bank. The bolt split the top mast and rattled rigging. passengers were alarmed. The ship carried 62 first and 100 second class passengers from the Kroonland, plus 67 packages of gold. A second cabin passenger, Mrs Holeman of Alexandria Louisiana, died aboard the Teutonic on December 1 from ulaemia, and her body was brought to port.

New York Teutonic Liverpool Newfoundland Bank McKinstey Red Star Line Kroonland Mra. Holeman Alexandria Ulaema

Sugar Plant Nearing Completion at De Soto Camp

Americus Ga December 17 Special The sugar plant of the De Soto camp near Americus just completed at cost of probably 0 000 is almost ready to begin operations and will manufacture 15 000 gallons of cane sirup immediately. The entire sirup output will be shipped to Fairbaul Minn where it has been contracted for already. This company will plant several hundred acres in migat cane and tranufecture sugar upon a large scale.

Americus de Soto Camp Fairbaul Minn

Carolina Tank Reports Large 1903 Revenues and Profits

Charleston December 17 figures from Chairman L J Williams show state Aspensary business dons totaling 2 817 908 77 for 1903. 1903 gross sales 2 317 998 77. 1902 gross 2 406 212 27. increase 411 788 27. Net profits to towns and counties 512 216 35. school fund 126 266. 1903 net profits up 571 584 over 1902.

Charleston D. C L J. Williama State Aspensary

City Center Fire Patrol Inaugurated For Fourth Season

Chief W W Joyner of the Atlanta fire department inaugurated the regular Christmas fire patrol for the fourth season. Fire Inspector Macon C Sharp leads a six man patrol of regular firemen who will walk and not answer alarms with apparatus the week after Christmas.

W W. R. Joyner Atlanta Fire Department Macon C. Sharp Joyner

Retail district safety warning from inspectors and guards

In the retail district merchants are urged to heed fire safety and theft protection as inspectors report four years of monitoring and ongoing efforts to prevent losses. Uniformed guards and store managers are advised to stay vigilant to safeguard property and public welfare.

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