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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1905

Page

3

Senate Moves to Conference on Statehood Bill

Washington week opens with a motion to appoint conferees on the joint statehood bill and a likely conference. Swayne impeachment trial proceeds Monday at 2 PM with few witnesses. Post office and other supply bills front the week. House acts on emergency measures including the river and harbor and sundry civil bills. Public buildings bill becomes contested between rules committee and supporters. A combined movement seeks a rule to push the bill through.

Washington Senate Swayne Committee On Rules House

Short Items of Local Interest

The Masked Ball announced for Friday at Capital City Club now set for Tuesday February 28. Lahatte, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hatte, died early morning at 25 Washington Street. Funeral today at 10 at residence, then body to Gainesville for interment at 2:16 this afternoon. Matty Haskew aged 4 died of diphtheria yesterday at 18 Formpress Street. Funeral 1 o'clock today, private due to illness. Fitzhugh Allen Lee aged 14, son of Oscar Lee, died of normal illness yesterday at 88 Markham Street. Body taken to Columbus for funeral and interment. San Domingo quiet. navy report says affairs progressing satisfactorily.

Readir Capital City Anton Ngeglie Lahatte Cr. Hatte Washington Treet Fether Bazia Matty Haskew Eary Mpralt Westviswon Fitzhuch Allen Lee Oscar Lee Markham Columbus, Ga

Offer to Kidney Sufferers From Dr Shoop

A vintage testimonial ad claims a kidney remedy strengthens nerves and organs to cure kidney trouble. It urges readers to write for a one year supply through a pharmacist, promising free samples and urging prompt posting.

Sevastopol Officers Call Stoessel a Coward in Vue of Surrender

Aboard the steamer Tartar arriving today were Lt Below and Bondy from the Rus sian cruiser Sevastopol captured at Port Arthur. They were released on parole. Officers praise Stoessel as a brave soldier while others call him a coward amid defense losses and supply shortages.

Below Bondy Sevastopol Port Arthur Ther Parol Bau Branisco General Staessel Stoesell Heron Madame Zouhosen Kuropatkin Stoessel von Exsen Gettison

Victim Turns Tables On Saucy Actress at Theater Return

At a Columbia theater return engagement a Newberry Dispensary board chair, H. Evans, climbed onto the stage box and sat beside a young actress after she directed a jab at him during a coon song scene. Evans had previously been hurt by similar lines last year, but the audience backed him as he confronted the performer.

Columbia Theater H. Evans Newberry State Dispensary Regilar Triple Tryble Sammy Trixie Mr. Vans Mr. Evans Ing

Corpse Reawakens After Being Prepared for Grave

A West End man, Robert Butts aged about seventy, was declared dead and laid out for burial. Moments later his relatives heard a movement and found him sitting up on the cooling board. He then suffered another stroke of paralysis and was returned to bed. Local officials report the incident as a remarkable revival.

Robert Butts West End Mil

Atlanta Man Takes Own Life

Information reached Atlanta of the death by self destruction of R. P. Chambers a well known former Atlanta resident who moved to Jacksonville about a month ago He was formerly a car repairer for the Southern railway later worked in street car service and shipping clerks He is survived by five sisters five brothers his father and mother and was unmarried Funeral services and interment will follow the arrival of the body in Atlanta from Jacksonville

Atlanta R. P. Chambers Jacksonville J. W. Chambers Hendricks Avenue Southern Railway

Dr Broughton Attacks Atlanta Dance Halls

Dr Broughton urged Atlanta church members to influence city council to block reopening of negro dance halls. He cited board of policy commissioners debate and said white servants and residents were harmed by them, urging action from Ward voters. Also notes Jasper Ridley at White House social visit with Roosevelt.

Atlanta Tusseramd Roosevelt Washington Jasperrat White House

Alumni Banquet Set for Wednesday at Kimball Hall

The Boys High School Alumni Association holds its annual meeting and banquet Wednesday night at Kimball Hall. Over 125 members have paid to attend the dinner. President James L. Mayson will preside with Reuben Army and Clark Ronwell among speakers. committee plans promise continued interest and a large attendance.

Boys' High School Alumni Association Wiliam Goodwin Committee of Cocaalen James L. Mayson Reuben Army Clark Ronwell Alrger Py Sloden

Pope blesses Mulry at fiftieth birthday banquet

Thomas M. Mulry of the St Vincent de Paul Society was honored at a Catholic Club banquet in New York. A telegram from Merry del Val conveyed the papal blessing for his fiftieth birthday. Attorney General Mayer read Roosevelt telegrams of felicitation as Mulry served as a key organizer and later president of the New York Conference of Charities and Correction.

Thomas M. Mulry St Vincent de Paul Society Catholic Club New York City Merry del Val McMahon Fing X Thia Muiry National Conference of Charities and Correction New York

Schooner Waltham Towed After Running Aground

The three masted Schooner Waltham of Brunswick Ga ran ashore off the west end of Fisher's Inland yesterday near New London Conn. It was pulled off today and towed to port. The damage is believed slight.

Waltham Port New London Conn Farker Brunswick Noanik Westert

John Redmond Makes Trouble in Irish Debate

London February 20. J E Redmond’s amendment to the address opposes the Irish government as against the will of the Irish people and will be moved in the house today. The motion aims to pressure Premier Balfour by implicating Sir Antony MacDonnell and the Dunraven revolution scheme, with dissension inside the cabinet. Lord Lansdowne admitted in the Lords that MacDonnell aided Dunraven, and Wyndham spoke caustically on MacDonnell’s role. The Orange section calls for resignations of Dudley and MacDonnell. The debate will last two days and be heated as the opposition portrays MacDonnell as a scapegoat.

London J. E. Redmond House of Command Antony MacDonnell Lord Heutenant Ireland Premier Balfour Lord Lansdowne House of Lords Lord Dudley MacDonnell Lord Dunraven Wyndham Irelana Orange Section

New Library For Atlanta by Travelers Protective Association

A Travelers Protective Association library has been set up at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta for the use of traveling men who are members. Librarian Lynn Boyd will curate a large collection emphasizing fiction and trade topics. Books can be borrowed at any city library on the road and returned later, with periodic checks to prevent loss.

Avery Feelina Houwkt Actian Travelers Protective Association Lynn Boyd Travelers’ Protective Assocation Piedmont Hotel Atlanta SLI Canada Tabrarian Boyd Pest B South

Ministers Meet Today in Atlanta Churches Union Discussion

Baptist and Presbyterian ministers associations in Atlanta meet this morning at 10:30. The Presbyterian group at First Presbyterian Church will consider forming a city wide Presbyterian union to strengthen the denomination. The Baptist Ministers Association at First Baptist Church will continue talks on how to engage men through church outreach.

Baptist Presbyterian Atlanta Baptist Ministers’ Associations Presbyterian Association First Presbyterian Church

Hearty Older Men at Lunch Counter and Digestion Aid

A physician notes a common sight of robust older men at tables in restaurants, ages 60 to 80, eating hearty meals like roast beef, mutton, and lobster. He argues good digestion from wholesome food sustains age, dismisses anti-meat health fads, and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe remedy for indigestion, sold nationwide.

Puta Sored Brush Rastase Nux Stuart Stuart Bourke

Soaked in oil and set a fire in New York yards

Max Spitz, a car cleaner, told police his clothing was doused with kerosene and he was set on fire by workmates in the round house of the New York Central Railroad. He escaped after rolling in snow. Henry Reisenheiser, a round house watchman, was arrested but denies involvement.

New York Max Spitz New York Centra Raiiroas Spitz Round House Henry Reisenheiser

Operator's House Burns at Seaboard Station Inman Park

Fire swept the Seaboard Air Line operator's station at Delta Place Inman Park last night around eight o'clock. The blaze burned to the ground before the department arrived, with crews focusing on surrounding areas as the cause and extent of damage remained undetermined.

Seaboard Inman Park Seaboard Air Line Railway Delta Place Tha Ealy

Stronger laws urged for mutual insurance firms in state

Comptroller General Wright urges stricter rules for mutual, industrial, and fraternal insurers chartered to do business in the state. He cites lack of public protection beyond a $20,000 deposit and notes most mutuals stay under a $500 policy limit, with little state oversight. He also warns fraternal orders pose greater risk due to minimal business discipline and no required filings.

W. A. Wright Cross Roads Secretary of State Comptroller General Lberty Comptroller Wright Atlanta Superior Court SIC Thesd

Two Men Drown In Levy Lake Fishing Accident

John Dean of Anderson Ohio and Roy Emerson of Tacoma were fishing in Levy lake near Micanopy Florida when their boat capsized. Both men drowned. Dean’s body to be sent to Anderson for burial.

John Dean Roy Emerson Fla Anderson, C Tacoma Levy Lake Dean Anderson

Mortuary notices and a police stoppage in St Louis

Norfolk mourns Col C A Nash head of large Southern building supply firm died of heart failure at Finghurst NC. Mobie attorney Jabez J Parker aged 78 noted as Alabama secretary of state in 1872 and Civil War figure dies suddenly. A prize fight in South St Louis between Al Tofte and Young Pickett is halted by police just as start.

C. A. Wash Pinehurst Norfolk C. A. Nash Fing Hurst Virginia Dabter J. Parker Mobile Ala Sona .Ylbl Mobie Jabez J. Farker South Alabama St Louis South St Louis al Tofte Young Pickett

Are You Bilious The Liver Cure Promises Relief

A vintage medical advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for biliousness liver complaints and related symptoms. It claims to cleanse and invigorate the liver without alcohol or syrup and endorses accompanying Pleasant Pellets for stomach and bowels. The piece includes patient testimonials and advise on obtaining the doctor’s manuals.

Pierce Miss Acorsts Ratytm Findlay Ave Hig Haplds Michigan Golden Medical R.V. Pierce

Fear of Dread Bomb Grips Russian Royalty

Reports from Moscow and St Petersburg describe a climate of fear and political unrest in Russia. Strikes surge across railroads and major plants, prompting suspensions at several works. Condolence messages flow from London and Washington as mourners honor Grand Duke Sergius in New York.

Moscow St Petersburg Bron Notte France Germany Nevsky Works Pinanca Kokersoff Russia Our Life Our Sergius New York St. Nicholas Alexander Hatovitsky

Oil Hen to Fight Standard in Indiana Company Battle

Richmond Ind Feb 19 Alarmed by Standard Oil advances in Indiana citizens organize to oppose the great corporation The movement draws inspiration from Kansas action and plans include building an independent refinery in Indiana

Standard Richmond Ind Indiana Kansas

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