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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1909

Page

10

Middy Young Weds in Quick Newport News Ceremony

Midshipman Robert Simonson Young Jr attached to the armored cruiser North Carolina wed Margaret Connell daughter of A J Conner of Bovanten Powers at midnight in the Chamberlin hotel Old Point. Chaplain Allen of the battleship Connecticut performed the ceremony witnessed by friends. Midshipman Strauss served as best man and Miss Nation of Paso Tex was maid of honor. The couple reportedly met during a homeroming visit the previous Monday.

Newport News Vn Midanip Robert Simonson Young Jr North Carolina Mims Margaret Connell A. J Conner Bovanten Powers Merried Chamberlin Hotel Old Point Allen Strauss Young Robets Young Charlotte Way

Army Bill Conferees Adopt Senate Edits on Pay and Cadets

Washington February conference on the Army appropriation bill completed today and will report to the senate Monday. House conferees accepted senate amendments increasing funds for the army and retirement provisions for regular officers from second lieutenant upward. The measure aims to remedy seniority injuries and allows West Point cadets to attend the inauspicious ceremony.

Washington Senate House West Point

Swimming Star Defeated in Handicap Race at Madison Square Garden

New York February WP C Me Daniel, famed as a world record holder, was beaten in the 100 yard handicap at the Sportsmen’s Show. The handicap left him unable to close on the young challenger who led most the distance. The winner, credited as YOM Co 4, completed 100 yards in 1 minute 49.6 seconds after receiving a 10 second head start.

New York Daniel Sevacs Sportemans Mattison Square Garden Champios Miore

Army Money Bill Advances in Senate Amendments

The February 87 date is noted as the Army appropriation bill undergoes committee revisions and faces a report later today. Senate amendments would raise the pay of enlisted men, altering the funding justification and scope of the military payroll.

Free Trial Offer Promotes Syrup Pepsin Remedy

An old advertisement touts Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Texas and his Syrup Pepsin as a long trusted digestive aid. It touts a free trial by mail, urges readers to send name and address, and claims the product benefits stomach liver and bowels. It notes prices of 50 cents to 2 dollars and urges to contact the doctor for guidance.

W B Caldwell Monticello Doctor Rae Burk Tor Bayone Wicada

Quorum Crisis as Senators Leave State for 13 Missing Roll Calls

Nashville Town February 27. Lagralative wheels deadlocked due to thirteen senators long absent to break a quorum. Missing members said to be in Hopkinville Kentucky. State officials suspend cash payments awaiting resumption of business. Joint convention flounders as repeated attempts to set a new meeting fail.

Nashville Comptroller Ber Seant-At-Arma Boatwright Hie Sotiye Hopkinville Legislative Finance Committees State Treasury Folkc Senate Cox Kinney House Rummey

German Cafe To Open Sunday Service

The newly opened German Cafe announced a Sunday service starting today. Though only a week old it has drawn many patrons with a noonday dinner for 25 cents featuring two meats four vegetables dessert and coffee. A Sunday lunch is offered for 25 cents and a half dollar dinner is planned. The cafe claims growing popularity and improving menu and service.

Wa Auanes Provent

No Trace of Poison Found in Stomach in US Soldier Case

New Bedford Massachusetts February 27 no trace of poison was found in the stomach of Mrs Ida Howard of Sevierville Tennessee according to poison expert Professor William Whitney of Harvard who tested for morphine and metallic poisons and found none He did not test for chloral cyanide or copper phosphorus due to late arrival of the stomach witnesses described marks on the body and a man claiming to hear a woman scream near the bridge where the body was found the day after the discovery.

New Bedford Mass Ida Howard Seviervile Tenn William Whitney Harvard Willem C Howard United States Artilleryman Whitney Charles Meade Dartmouth Howard Alton W Chase

Cadets Leave Atlanta for Washington In Inaugural Train

Georgia Military academy cadets at College Park and Donald Preser academy cadets depart Atlanta by Seaboard Air Line train at 11 a m for Washington. About 138 cadets under Col FC Woodward and Profemor Gardner travel four coaches, led by Traveling Passenger Agent D W Morrah, to join the Georgia contingent for the March 4 inaugural parade. The second special follows Wednesday on the Geuboard Air Line with Atlanta firemen drum corps, Fifth Regiment Guards, cavalry troop L, and the Governor's Horse Guard. They arrive in time for the parade.

Georgia Miliary Academy College Park FC Woodward Donald Preser Decatur Frofemor Gardner Seaboart Ate Ling Union Ration l Washington Nations Ragent Georgia Goa Geuboard Atlanta Fifth Régiment Ovations Guard of Gusnie

Prohibition Fight Defeated in Arkansas House Session

The Arkansas House adjourned at night after a heated, protracted day over statewide prohibition. An amendment to submit the issue to a popular vote failed, as anti prohibition factions used time to seek adjournment while pro prohibition supporters fought to block the measure. The session marked the most strenuous legislative contest in years with continued consideration slated for Sunday.

Tittle Rock Seston Arimoens Tomight Raserd Tranyladle Sionday

Program 15 Arranged for the Inauguration

Washington February 27 The congressional committee on arrangements announces the Inaugural program for March 4 with ceremonies in the Senate chamber. It details carriages for the president, vice president, and president elect, and the order of seating and escort duties for Knox Lodge Bacon Burkes Herman Young Gaines.

Washington Knox Lodge White House Yiase Enator Bacon Burkes Young and Gaines Herman Benster Haron Burke Senate Young Ines Uheir

Narrow Escape for King in Madrid Car Crash

King Alfanrc narrowly escaped serious injury when his car skidded and struck a tree near Villamaneyque in Madrid. The machine nearly toppled into a deep ravine, but the occupants were not injured.

Madrid King Alfanrc Villamaneyque

White Sox Open California Season In San Francisco

The White Sox schedule kicks off in California with No Y starting practice in San Francisco on Tuesday. The team will travel to Los Angeles for training as the first game against the eastern team and the San Francisco nine is set for Friday in this early season preview.

San Byanewey Peasuely White Sox San Francisco California San Franciars Wox San Franciscs

Cancer Cured In 10 Days Discovery Shocks Medical World

Self styled claim promises cancer cure in ten days with mailed free offer and instructions. The ad asserts a group of remedies and urges readers to mail name and address to receive personal home treatment guidance from unidentified firms, mentioning BASF and locations in St Louis and Lebanon.

Basf F J Smith Idaho Ave St Louis Lebanon

J H Walden Joins Georgia Paint and Glass Co in Atlanta

J H Walden, longtime Birmingham paint expert and former manager at Mad Maunk Co and secretary at Southern Paint and Glass, has joined the Georgia Paint and Glass Co at 40 Peachtree Street Atlanta. Known for depth in paints, varnishes, and purity, Walden’s return to Atlanta is welcomed by friends and business associates across the Southeast. He is described as master of his craft and highly respected in the trade. Walden will operate from 40 Peachtree Street.

S/H Weldon Birmingham Georgia Paint and Glass Company Peachigee Street Mana Mad Maunk Company Alabama Street Southern Paint and Glass Company J H Walden Georgia Paint and Gtnds JH Walden Southeast Atlanta Peachtres Street

Atl ante signs Caruso for two Atlanta concerts

Enrico Caruso will headline Atlanta’s May music festival with two appearances at the new half-million dollar auditorium. The plan includes the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra, soprano Fremstedt, and other Metropolitan stars, aiming to attract a record Southern audience. Victor Smith leads the effort with New York notices confirming the bookings.

New York Victor Smith Atlanta Enrico Caruso Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra Thia Sunith

Penal code bill eyed as rider on prohibition measure

Washington report says a penal code bill with probation provisions affecting interstate liquor shipments is riding as an amendment to the prohibition measure. Conferees have been named but senate leaders doubt passage in the remaining three days. Senator Clark warns of ten thousand objections while supporting state power to restrict imports.

John Corrigan Washington United States Ita Senate Bacon Clay Clark Arkansas T Am Wyner

Compromise Prohibition Bill Approved by House

Columbia February 27 The House concurred in all amendments to the prohibition bill accepting the local option compromise from the Senate. The measure retains statewide character with no election in Wet counties to decide continuation of the Carly Cothran act. The bill allows a fourteen day period of prohibition before the August election.

Columbia House Senate Water Hall Carly Cothran

Runaway Collision Injures Bremen Team Members

Four Bremen players were injured when their bogey unit ran away on the return from Bremen. James Reiding Avery Merritt and A E Rabon were thrown from the vehicle. Merritt suffered a broken shoulder and other injuries, with both army personnel aboard sustaining serious harm.

Bremen James 1 Reiding Avery Merritt A E Rabon Merritte

Marmola Diet Tablets Promise Rapid Fat Loss

Advertisement touts Marmola diet tablets as an effortless weight loss solution. Claiming to be made by Marmola prescription, the product supposedly reduces fat without exercise or dieting and reports many users shedding thirty pounds in days.

de Marmels Co

European tour notes and Met Opera stars listed

The four year collaboration with Br Olsen features major figures at the Metropolitan Opera including Mme Prematad and Mme Chariette Maconds. Notables such as Albert Spalding and Germaine Gekniteer are named with expectations of five performances and possible extensions. Victor Smith confirms contracts and anticipates a southern trip including Florida and Texas before returning to Italy.

Br Olsen Europe Mme Prematad Victor Smith Ang Atlanta Constitution South Florida Texas Colog Ae Pacife Taly Wi

Goodyear Tire Ad Promotes Nvetfabric Breaker Strips

An advertisement touts Goodyear tires and their patented nvetfabric breaker strips. It explains how these woven rubber grids integrate tread with the tire body to prevent looseness, reduce vulcanizing costs, and improve wear. The copy promises a helpful book on tire selection and mentions a tire bottle inflator for maintenance.

Goodyear

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