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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1905
Page
3
An advertisement asserts scrofula is commonly inherited and widespread among children and adults. It touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Eradicata as definitive cures, citing thousands of permanent results and offering testimonials by request from C L Hood Co of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Amid a destructive outage, 1400 phones were damaged or repaired, leaving about 900 out of service. Southern Bell and Atlanta Telephone Company mobilize hundreds of workers to clear lines and restore service, with two to three weeks anticipated for full recovery. A horse was burned after a downed wire sparked near South Forsyth and Windsor streets. A gas of the era creeps into the report.
Mary M Weaver born in Greensboro widow of James E Palmer professor at Emory died at Judge Howard Palmer's residence in Inman Park after a ten day illness. She leaves son OE W Palmer and daughter Mrs W T Fengin, plus siblings and grandchildren. funeral at Judge Palmer's home at 2 30 p m Sunday then interment in Greensboro. She was a devoted Methodist with noted piety.
A compact obituary roundup from February reports death notices across Georgia and nearby areas. Included are Will G. Phipps of Watauga County at 270 pounds, Mrs. John L. Johns of Batonton, John Wells of Macon, Henry Peterson a railroad man, Mrs. J. A Lindsay, and several other local deaths with service details and burial locations.
Johann Hoch, famed for allegedly marrying thirty nine women, sits for examination as witnesses recount how Mrs Walker Hoch died. Police predict he will admit to more marriages before the inquest. Crowds line streets to glimpse Hoch led in a patrol wagon. Hoch shows dejected, silent demeanor in court.
Three teenaged N C men on a February hunting trip found an elderly man waist deep and near freezing in a pond. They failed to rescue him alone and summoned Lineburger of Gaston county to assist. He arrived with air and help but faced backlash over a $25 rescue bill from county officials.
After a lull in forecasts from the Atlanta weather bureau and scattered reports from other regions, Atlanta expected continued fair weather. Electric lights to return, wires to be repaired, and traffic to resume as work clears debris. damage to shade trees may take years to mend. Officials anticipate normal service returning by afternoon, though full permanent repairs will take weeks.
Augusta Ga February 10 Special report says clear skies and warm air followed a severe blizzard era. Rain washed away snow traces. Postal Telegraph regained outer world contact. Trains run late up to ten hours to north and west. Damage to Augusta estimated under $2000. shade trees lightly damaged.
A Los Angeles reader recounts a husband’s decade long dyspepsia and biliousness. After stopping regular breakfast and using Grape Nuts and cream, he reportedly improved quickly, gained weight, and returned to health. The couple also notes giving Grape Nuts to their baby and praising the product. The letter appears in a local reader’s column advocating the cereal’s benefits.
Reports vary on the Mexico to St Louis Express wreck near Carneros Mexico with conflicting counts of dead and injured. An official inquiry in Laredo found no details, while a Balrill telegraph report cited one death. Carneros lies 258 miles south of Laredo on the middle division.
Washington notes Mississippi Governor Vardaman will not attend or send any delegation to the inauguration. He responded to L. C. Lamar, declining high school student representation. Meanwhile, three carloads of plaster works and parade decorations worth about $100,000 are en route to Washington for inaugural festivities.
Washington reports the president arranged transfers in European diplomatic posts to take effect March 4. Ambassador McCormick moves from St Petersbore to France, George Meyer becomes ambassador to Italy, Henry White moves to Rome, and no change is made at Perama where Mr. Barrett remains in office for the rest of the final year.
A compact notice touts a product that protects against rain and snow, claiming it helps avoid colds and eases the winter gauntlet. The language emphasizes readiness and steady use for better health and comfort in inclement weather.
Washington February 10 The House moved swiftly through pension bills with about 432 passed in an hour and a half, as Mr Maddox of Georgia urged printing reports. Republicans met at 3 pm to confer on the statehood bill after authorizing bridge construction for several railway routes. The Panama canal zone government measure remained under debate.
Weather woes push city and Georgia Railway and Electric to extend discounts on gas and water bills from the 10th to Monday February 13 as normal conditions return. Residents rush to pay, since ice and storm damage disrupted services and transport. Canton reports record ice and timber damage, with some fruit losses but telephones and telegraphs affected. Newton County to issue $6,656 in pensions to Confederate soldiers and widows on February 14. Columbus showcases a gymnasium exhibition at the YMCA with basketball as a highlight.
Georgia Railway and Electric Company began operating trolleys yesterday as most lines returned to service outside fire limits. Commercial lights outside the fire limits were not yet on, with plans to restore full system operation by Sunday. The revival sparked relief as commerce and daily life resumed, transforming the city and reconnecting neighborhoods long isolated by the storm.
Brunswick Ga February 10 Spe cials Brown & Co the largest crosstie co operators closed a contract with the Isthmian canal commission for eight cargoes of crossties valued at upwards of 75000 The contract followed several days of pending bids from crosstie firms on the Pacific Atlantic and gulf coast The shipment will be used in the Panama canal construction and the entire supply will be sent to Colon shipped through this port.
Washington reports Senator Clay introduced amendments to the post office bill to curb speculation in cotton stocks and grain. The proposed changes aim to bar bucket shop operators from using the mails and commercial telegraph wires, potentially ending their business. Clay has been researching the law with authorities for weeks.
Washington reports the Republican majority in the House defeated statehood action, upholding a plan to treat Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state and New Mexico and Arizona as another. Debates centered on caucus binding rules and potential Senate acceptance, with Speaker Cannon leading and various members pushing for action on statehood despite opposition.
Columbus, Ga., February 10 Spectal Columbus cannot communicate with Atlanta over the wire today. Telegraph offices say messages to that city are delayed due to futures concerns. Senator Clay vows to push laws to curb bucket shops and extend interstate commerce regulations to telegraph use. The aim is to deny mails and telegraph access to gambling via futures. Support grows, with a fight to continue into the next session if needed.
Weather bulletin shows increasing cloudiness in Georgia with rain expected Saturday and Sunday. Winds rise, with possible snow Saturday. Temperatures range from highs near 85 to lows around 23. Precipitation totals and temperature summaries follow standard clerk’s notes.
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