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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1905
Page
5
Weak kidneys cause widespread illness and danger if unchecked. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root promises relief by improving kidney, liver and bladder function, with testimonials from users and an offer for a free sample bottle and informational book.
Richmond reporters say a counterfeit operation run by convicts was uncovered in a state penitentiary cell. Officers recovered coins, mostly 10 and 25 cent pieces, with a plan that used melted metal and canned goods to forge money. An inmate named Walter Turpin is linked to the gang, with two others suspected.
Milledgeville resident Mrs. Leonora Womack wife of Col Emmett Womack was killed at her daughter's home on Sunday morning. Athens resident Mrs J L Autrey died yesterday morning with her husband ill from pneumonia. she leaves one daughter Miss Clo Autrey and was interred at Oconee Cemetery pending survivors.
Reports from the Piedmont assembly room note fifty to sixty attendees and mail from Dayton. Ordinary Wilkinson informs Gus Stilson's Georgia relatives of his illness at Milledgeville estate sanitarium. Messages from Carolina discuss the “crazy negro” case and funding for return to Georgia. Obituaries and local notices include E. F. Very’s death at Hotel Central and Rev. M L Tervis noted in Covington. A Georgia real estate broker and Machen merchant are mentioned with other brief items.
Charles Allen, a Black man, will appear in court to answer a breaking and entering charge at 355 Glen street. Police secured Allen at the scene after an alleged late night burglary attempt. no items were recovered. Police report officers Dorante and Goopes transported him to the police station. The incident occurred about 12 o'clock last night.
Charles Ganson a Black man about 0 years old was found dead at 15 West Hunter Street. A 27 year old private in the Riccoenth Infantry, identified as Young, is charged with murder. The victim’s wife Bade Gan son alleges the soldier cut his throat. Young claims he heard a remark then found the body as he entered. The crime occurred shortly before 3 AM. both suspects were arrested after police were summoned.
Two passengers were killed and one seriously injured in the wreck of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific train near Wiota Town today. The dead include Henry Hebler and Rev J R Johnson. Injured passenger B Kent of Morrin Wisconsin. The Chicago and Denver Express left Chicago last night at 8 o'clock and the crash was caused by a broken rail. The engine stayed upright but several cars overturned. victims were in the smoking car.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson accuses councilmen Dewar and Wilke of accepting bribes from Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. He also says all Republican council members were influenced by company contributions to campaign funds and to the party slate. The row follows his earlier claim that defeat of annexation ordinances for South Brookfield was due to undue influence. Missouri may face a fight as Kansas City seeks action against Standard Oil. Representative Lyons plans to push a maximum freight bill making pipelines common carriers in Jefferson City.
A ragged sensational ad promotes a so called remedy by Dr. Sheep promising relief for nerves stomach heart and kidneys. It offers a free sample through a mail order system citing books on various ailments and presses readers to write for a bottle and a catalog. The language is garbled and implausible, reflecting a dubious health gimmick from a bygone era.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for cost and effect, claiming it purifies blood, cures pimples eczema eruptions and cures tiredness loss of appetite and general debility. It asserts the product will cure and keep the promise.
London February 20 The Irish party led by John E Redmond attacked the throne speech amendment arguing the present Irish government system opposes Irish will. Redmond and Moore condemned the administration over MacDonnell and devolution issues as speculation spread that Earl of Dudley resigned the lord lieutenancy. The night session featured Redmond Churchill Russell and others pressing the administration with a cabinet meeting set for tomorrow.
A fierce blaze at pier 4 of the Hoosac Tunnel docks in Charles town Boston caused heavy losses. The Philadelphian and Datton-Bail steamers ran aflame as flames spread rapidly to nearby vessels. Cargo on the Philadelphian valued at three quarters of a million dollars and wool cargo partly destroyed. No lives reported at 2 30 am. Austro German treaty approved by Reichstag. Neil Burgess files for bankruptcy in Trenton with assets listed.
Washington February 20 The house completed a seven hour session on the naval appropriation bill totaling 99 94355. The provision for two battleships was retained amid sharp party split with many Republicans in opposition and dissenting Democrats crossing over. Changes included striking the marine corps expansion and the collier location, and an offered amendment to reduce battleships to one. Maddox urged ten ships while others argued limits. Debate touched on domestic steel and armor plate funds, with procedural moves delaying a vote before adjournment.
The meeting drew students and a few tutors, near-diploma seekers, with mild auditorium speeches while overflow rooms heard incendiary remarks. Italian students denounced the January tragedy and bureaucracy, Russians pressed for liberty, and a student procession tore down a portrait of Emperor Nicholas, provoking broad protest. Proclamations circulated as the crowd paraded halls shouting for reform.
A Philadelphia reader testifies that Pyramid Pile Cure cured her eight years of fissures after childbirth, with rapid relief in three days. She praises the remedy’s direct, suppository action and urges others to try it, noting a free booklet from the Pyramid Drug Company.
The House fray centers on President Roosevelt's condolence message to Russia after Grand Duke Sergius's assassination. Baker and Maddox condemn the murder and the Russian crackdown, while Grosvenor defends the president and argues no formal judgment should be passed.
Dr J M Ware of 231 Courtland Avenue was attacked by two dark skinned men on Courtland Avenue between Auburn and Houston. They knocked him down and took $4.50 as he walked along the street, both wearing slouch hats.
A freight wreck on the Southern railway near Cornelia Georgia occurred shortly after eleven this morning. Freight train No 65 and the third section of No 74 collided head on due to an open switch. No one was seriously injured though several crew members suffered minor cuts. Crews are being cleared as quickly as possible.
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