Case features record for court with juror Patten
A courtroom diary recounts Juror Patten's recovery and return amid the case labeled the most tremendous record ever submitted to a United States court. Judge Sweer appeals to patriotism as the trial proceeds despite illness and adjournment, while Confederate badge references color the session.
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Javennas Statorary
Jamuel BR. Patten
Orne
Gaynor
Sweer
Petersoure
Vicksburge
United States
Patten
Free Catarrh Cure Promised to All Sufferers in Ad
A 19th century advertisement claims Eclipse Catarrh Cure can reach the lungs and relieve catarrh, offering a free trial by mail. Includes warnings about the disease and a call to write Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Co. Atlanta Ga. Also reports a large saw mill fire in Hawkinsville Ga with an $8000 loss and no insurance.
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America
Eclipse Medicine an@ Manufacturing Co
Atlanta
Hawkinsville
W. H. Fairetoth
Gambling Unlawful in U S Territories Despite Delegation Protest
Congress passes three bills under suspension. One bans gambling in U S territories including Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Indian Territory and Alaska. It targets licensed gambling in Arizona and New Mexico. Delegate Mark Smith condemns meddling by Maine. The measure sets a $6000 fine and up to one year in jail. A census stats bill and coal lands purchase are also approved.
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Washington
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Alaska
Census Bureau
Batan
Philippine
Littlefield
Maine
Judiciary Committee
Mark Smith
Rela
Bangor
The Curtis Publishing Co Advertises Value of Prestige Media
An editorial promoting advertising as a lasting security argues that using The Ladies Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post builds a consumer prejudice in five million minds. It claims space cost is secondary to the investment in brand prestige, suggesting these publications offer durable value despite market troubles.
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Lapies’ Home Journal
SaturdDay Evening Post
Murderer Used Axe On Victim
Roanoke area report details the murder of Ex-Sheriff John B. Traynham in his bedroom with an axe. The police deem it a mysterious, motive-free killing as the intruder fled after washing blood from hands. Traynham, 68, Confederate veteran, leaves surviving son Dr. Traynham of Pittsburg Texas.
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Roanoke
John B. Traynham
Roanoke City
Traynham
Traynhad
Geome
Dr. Traynham
Pittsburg
Tex
Safe blowers get busy near Calhoun Georgia
Two safes were blown open at Resacca about 14 miles north of Calhoun between 1 and 2 AM. The post office safe contained 70 dollars for the office and about 30 dollars of the postmaster W. M. Taylor personal funds. 100 dollars remained untouched in another drawer. A second safe at D and Brown’s store yielded no loot beyond a few small items and canned goods. Freight crew heard detonations and saw suspects flee toward Rogers station, with Carterville officers alerted to pursue.
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Calhoun
Resacca
W. M. Taylor
D. & Brown
Carterayil
Cartersiile
Rogers Station
Investigation of Oil Rates Ordered for Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders an investigation into rates and practices of rail carriers shipping between Kansas and Indian Territory to interstate destinations. Hearing set for March 12, 1906, in Kansas City, Mo, prompted by the Kansas Oil Producers' Association petition. Also reported is an update on James Alexander's recovery after surgery, with his son H. M. Alexander stating signs of improvement but ongoing risk.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas and
Indian Territory
Kansas City
Kansas Oil Producers’ Association
SubpriSed Doctor Illustrating The Effect Of Food
Mrs H from Ra Wis details a stomach ailment two years ago. She credits Grape-Nuts with enabling gentle eating without distress and full recovery, including nerves improving and appetite returning. The testimonial notes the doctor advised small portions daily and praises the product’s effect on health.
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Ra. Wis
Ste
Hattie Creek
Apeisean
Wells
Bayonets Gleam in Parliament as Budapest Dissolves
Budapest suffuses a dramatic dawn as the Hungarian parliament dissolves by royal rescript amid police force and militia. Deputies resist, then sing the Kossuth hymn as troops enter the chamber and clear galleries. Leader Francis Kossuth and Count Aponini are escorted from the building.
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Budapest
Coalition
Nyiri
Werr Justh
Land
Nyirl
Ilegal
Emperor-Ting
Kossuth
Francis Kossuth
Count Aponini
Electric Bitters Championed by Georgia Pastor
The Rev. J. Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belalt Georgia praises Electric Bitters as a Godsend to mankind. He says it cured his lame back stomach and complaisant physical collapse. After two bottles he walked three miles in 50 minutes and feels strong enough for three more. A remedy for weakness and stomach river and kidney complaints, 60 cents, guaranteed at druggists.
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Warren
Sharon Baptist Church
Belalt
Hriver
Kigney
Mrs Whitney Weds On Secret Ceremony In Memphis
Announcement reveals the clandestine January 20 marriage of Mrs Efe Lyle Whitney of New York to Robert William Lee Johnson of Louisville. The ceremony at Second Presbyterian was private, only family present, and the couple left for Mexico where Johnson pursues mining interests. Mrs Whitney, formerly Mrs James Wareham Whitney, is a noted New York Washington society figure. Johnson is the son of the late Dr Ambrose Marion Johnson of Virginia, a Confederate officer.
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Memphis
Onn
Mis
Efe Lyle Whitney
New York
Tor
Robert William Lee Johnson
Louisville
A. B Curry
Second Presbyterian Church
Lcense
Johnson
Conoon
Mexico
Miss Whitney
James Wareham Whitney
Washington
Riverside Drive
Manhattan
Q Sirest
Mr. Johnson
Ambrose Marlon Johnson
Virginia
Georgia Postmasters Named in President's Senate Nominations
The president sent nominations to the senate naming postmasters for several states. In Georgia the nominees are A Robinson for Eatonton and C W Morley for Wadley. Other states include Alabama Union Springs J B Doughtry and A M Steele. Kentucky J M Vick. Mississippi D E Rosser J T Wood E Mortimer Carrie D Morgan. Tennessee J L Sinclair W B Burford. Texas H C Butler Anson C J Lewis.
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G. I. Robinson
Eatonton
C. W. Morley
Wadley
Washington
Senate
Alabama
A. M. Steele
Tuscumbia
A. C. Walter
Union Springs
J. B Doughtry
Hartford
Georgia
I Robinson
C. Ww. Moxiey
Kentucky
J. M. Vick
Central City
Mississippi
D. E. Rosser
Cleveland
Will Meet Atlanta Team February 19
An announcement states a game between Atlanta and an opposing team is set for February 19 in Atlanta. It notes Pastime bowler Roa Phonan will participate for his city, with details about the anticipated event and any related publicity.
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Mempes
Ispeeis
Atlanta
Runaway horse causes death in Brunswick Georgia
Spectacular citizen Dr J M Madden of Princeville area was killed in a runaway horse incident in Brunswick Georgia. The horse bolted down the street throwing Madden to the ground. He died shortly after at his residence. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Brunswick
Spectaor
J. M. Madden
Prinvwike
Tolumbus
M. Madden
Iroc* J Bsesorsane
Mra. R. B. Tupper
Thus Elty
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Samuel R. Patten
Knox Hats
Knox
Whitehall
Wah
ROUSE
Knights of Green Cloth
Amazons
Lapiss’ Home Journal
THE
Curtis Publishing Company
York
Philadelthia
Bostox
Bishop Blenk
Es-Sherif Traynham
New Orleans
Rome
Congregation of the Propaganda
Chappelle
Cardinal Satolli
Blenke
Porto Rico
Jefferson College
Marist Fathers
France
School of Philosophy
Catholic University of Ireland
Dublin
Redwood
Wellington
New Zealand
Resaca
James Alexander
Equitable Life Assurance Society
H. M. Alexander
Apollinaris
Neuenahr
Germany
Rawlings
Brantley
Federal
Supreme Court of the United States
R Madden
Encyclopaedia
Pree
Daniel Co. Gilman
Harry Thurston Peck
Frank Moore Colby
New International
Becaus
Opaedia
Errelapa
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