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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1910

Page

5

Col A J Lowry Treated By Taft In Washington

Col Robert J Lowry arrived in Washington from New York and will stay a few days. He attended Lincoln Day dinner where Taft spoke and met officials including Lea McClung and Postmaster General Hitchcock. He favors a central bank, opposes postal savings depositories, and expresses astonishment at Atlanta real estate prices driven by recent sales.

John Corrigan, Jr Ashington Robert J. Lowry Washington New York Taft Hon. Jackson Coronel Lowry Lowry White House Metropolitan Club Lea McClung United States Hitchcock Ridgely

Robbers Brack Two Post Offices

Robbers blew open Stephens postoffice at Lexington Georgia using dynamite and stole $200 in cash and stamps but left a nitro glycering bottle. they then robbed Maxeys postoffice nearby, blew the safe and took $30 in cash and 100 in stamps.

Lexington Stephens Maxeys Lake

Beaumont and Abbe Sparlanzani Pioneering Stomach Science

The text recounts early scientists Abbe Sparlanzani and Beaumont studying stomach digestion. Beaumont’s careful experiments at a military post in Michigan laid the foundation for modern knowledge of gastric digestion, food effects, and stomach chemistry.

Stuart Sparlanzani Beaumont Michigan Alexis Neantmene

Mackay Firms Decide to Sell All AT&T Holdings

The Mackay companies will sell their holdings in the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, which controls Western Union. The move aims to preserve Postal Telegraph Cable Company’s independence and its role as a competitor to Western Union, ending speculation of a merger involving Mackay, AT&T, and Western Union.

Mackay Western Union New’ York Mackay Companies American Telephona and Telegraph Company Postal Telegraph- Cable Company American Telephone and Telegraph Company George Gould Clarence H. Mackay Mackay Company American Telephone and Telegraph Companies Boston New York C. C. Adams Postal Telegraph Cable Company

Final chapter Cordele romance ends in marriage

Fred H Morris, who recently attempted suicide after a troubled love affair, wed Miss Bennie Johnson in Cordele. The couple, once in love during the crisis, attended services at the Methodist church and were joined by Rev M A Moygan at the Presbyterian manse. They plan to live in Memphis.

Misa Johns Cordele Emma Johnson Fred Morris Port English Fla Memphis

Hobby stories and explorers share unlikely quotes

Dr. Wiley discusses consumer rights as a hobby while promoting fair treatment under the food and drug act. Commander Peary links antarctic exploration to personal ethics and jokes about a race with Captain Scott. Weather chief Moore and Champ Clark offer remarks on storms, votes, and historical examples shaping policy.

Peary Pele Scott England Kr. Moore Weather Bureau Champ Clark Congress Motablds J, Lowry

Final Casualties Report From G S & F Wreck

Six dead and seven injured after the Georgia Southern and Florida collision 19 miles south of Macon. J F Blount of Orangeburg and James Stavens, a colored fireman, died today. A H Taylor of Nashville expected to live a few hours. Conductor Goldwire's orders and a dispatcher clash blamed in varying accounts. Johnson of Americus, a gunman in a Jacksonville homicide, killed yesterday and to be buried tomorrow.

Macon Georgia Southern and Florida J. F. Blount Orangeburg James Stavens Blount A. H. Taylor Express Menwenger Nashville Tenn Goldwire Kathleen Bonaire Johnson America Americas Johnaém Fagman Georgia Southern and Florida Americus Jacksonville

New Oil Shippers Face New Regulation Plan

New Orleans February 15 A Southern Classification Committee ruling requires shippers to provide metal casks for gasoline naphtha benzine and similar products between April 1 and July 1 The rule targets oil shipments by rail and imposes heavy equipment needs on shippers Also affected are slave and coffee shipments with the committee barring common utensil items in coffee and mandating crate shipping for all groves cast after September 1 The decision marks broad changes in freight classifications and handling practices

New Orleans Southern

Washington bishops interview with president amid dead Fairbanks issue

Washington reports Bishop Ireland met the White House to arrange a forthcoming interview with the president. He dismissed the Fairbanks episode as a dead issue, claiming Goma people enjoy pranks with corpses, a remark he quickly softened. Mortgages foreclosed. Columbus Carriage Works Co. shut by Sheriff Beard for foreclosure with Morgan & Smith. A. B. King’s bowling alley also foreclosed. Claims under $1,000. Colonel G H Jones very ill at White Springs Florida. daughter Mrs. R E Shiner at his bedside.

Washington Arch Ireland White House Fairbanks Columbes Beard Columbus Carriage Works Company Morgan & Smith A. B. King G. H. Jones Norcross George H. Jones White Springs Fla. Ia R. E. Shiner

Free Sample Offer for Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Baby Aid

A plea for relief from infant constipation and indigestion promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, pleasant tasting tonic. The ad offers a free sample bottle to try before buying, with a reply explaining the case and mailing address for home delivery to families including Strattonville Pennsylvania and Walnut Grove Tennessee.

Dr. Caldwell D. W. Spangler Strattonville A. B. Jotngon Walnut Grove Tenn Calawelhe

Special Sale on Skirts and Dresses Today

A local sale offers 47 brand new dresses and waists trending with latest fashions. Skirts feature pleats, yokes, lace trims and various color patterns while waists showcase Princess lace styles with Irish center medallion. Regular prices up to 13.75, sale today at reduced prices.

Skirts on sale by Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Company

A Chamberlin Johnson DuBose sale offers 80 separate skirts in chiffon Panama navy blue and black. Spring models in three styles priced at 3.45 each, well made and usually selling for 6.50 to 7.50.

The Orpheum and Lyric Host Vaudeville and Drama Acts

The Orpheum features Lovi Merrill and Frank Otto in After the Shower with lively musical interruptions and clever baboon acts. At the Lyric Strongheart, DeMille’s drama, stars Hubert Edeson, while the Grand presents Are you a Suffragette with Florence Davis and Yate Hathaway in a modern satire on women’s votes. The Thief at the Grand Opera House stars Henry Bernstein in a high tempo drama, and Klaw & Binger’s Little Nemo opens the Grand for a week, described as the era’s most elaborate musical comedy fare.

The Orpheum Lovi Merrill Frank Otto Gilletti Betty Lyric Strongheart Hubert Edeson America

Wool and Cotton Exchange Debated in 19th Century Speech

In heated discussion Wool and Cotton exchange issues arise from remarks by Wool and Catton and Mr Burleson. The exchange for cotton is praised for price efficiency while wool is labeled dangerous and largely guesswork. George W Neville of New York cotton exchange to testify tomorrow.

Mr. Burleson Mr. Marsh Burleson Thompson New Orleans New York George W. Neville New York’ Cotton Exchange

Noted physician McGahan dies after pneumonia

Dr Charles F McGahan, famed physician with world renown, died at 6:30 PM after a brief illness from pneumonia. He served as professor emeritus of anatomy at Chattanooga Medical College, medical director of Aiken Cottage Sanitarium, and held roles in several medical associations. His death follows care by Dr Valentine Mott and others. The obituary notes extensive affiliations and duties.

Aiken Charles F. McGahan S J. Claire Bathlehem, N. E

Local Mortality Notices From Decatur and Nearby

A series of brief notices records deaths and funerals in the Decatur region. Sarah Jackson, 2, child of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jackson, died at home on Esteen Street. interment in Decatur cemetery. Miss Mary Ward, 24, trained nurse from Washington, Ga., died in a private sanitarium and awaits funeral and interment in Washington. Jesse Moss, 45, of near Flovilla, died after pneumonia. funeral at Sandy Creek. Lewis O. Niles, 8, died at private sanitarium. interment in Marshallville after services at Patterson’s chapel.

Sarah Jackson W. J. Jackson Esteen Street Decatur Cemetery Mary Ward Nurke Washington, Ga Greenberg, Bond & Broomfield J. Moss Jackson Jesse Moss Flovilla Butts County Sandy Creek Lewis O. Niles Hele Mus Evelyn Niles George M. Niles Atlanta C. O. Niles Americus Mary Niles Marshalllville Patterson's Marshallville

Wedding of Mrs Cooke and John S Jarvis

The marriage of Mrs W C Cooke and John S Jarvis, a well known young man in the city, occurred last night at 8:80 by Rev W L Lingle at the First Presbyterian parsonage. It was a surprise to many and the couple left for Florida after the ceremony.

W. C Cooke John & Jarvis W. L. Lingle First Presbyterian Church Wirth Street

Short Items of Interest at Walker Street church concert

A concert scheduled for last Friday at Walker Street church will occur tomorrow evening February 17 with an excellent program. Rev. John T. Almand and Mrs. Almand of 80 Bryan Street are in south Georgia touring Florida before returning home. L. W. James, long with Judge Ridley’s court, is improving at home after a week with grip, and is expected back soon. G C McGee of Atlanta filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with $2,371.08 in liabilities. John Barrett of the Atlanta waterworks, seriously ill, is convalescing at his father Charles Barrett’s home on Parliament Street and should return to work soon. A. F. Bellingrath of Bellingrath Plumbing Company, previously ill, is out and receiving congratulations. James G. Hogan, Southern Railway yard worker, lost the tip of his left index finger in a coupling accident near Central Avenue, mandating amputation. Mrs. Rosa Doonan of Fourteenth Street was fined $5.75 for delaying city vaccination by refusing to vaccinate, after presenting a vaccination certificate. Mounted Officer Dodd reported the incident and a Monday deadline passed without inoculation. Twins for Third Time. New Orleans, Feb 1 — Mrs Haoul J. Baye gave birth to twins for the third time yesterday.

John Berrett Atlanta Waterworks Department Charles Barrett Parliam ‘Street Rosa Doonan Fourteenth Street Broyles Dodd

Elmira laborer wins $400 saving bet in 24 months

Van Vieet of Elmira wins a $10,000 bet that he could save $400 in twenty four months while working as a day laborer. He leaves tonight for home to collect the prize and bring $459 in a bank balance along with him. The loser is AY. Mekeel, publisher of an Elmira newspaper.

St. Louis Almer EB. van Vieet Elmira AY. Mekeel Bimia Swinner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Col A.J Lowry Postal Robbers Brack Fred. Morris Wiley Lalweya Brudry iMr Kaley Federal Baby Lace Florence Davis Yate Hathaway Henry Bernatein Charles Frohman Herbert Ketoey Effie Rhénnon Grand Opera House Klaw & Brianger the Granil Chicago Charles F.mcgahan Philharmonic Grant Office W. Whitney Wamar Meck Mrs. Cook John S. Jarvis Walker Street John T. Almand L. W. James Federal Court G. C. McGee A. F. Bellingrath Bellingrath Plumbing Company Milledge Avenue James G. Hogan Southern Railway Central Avenue Haoul J. Baye New ‘Orleans Railway and Light Company
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