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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1904

Page

17

Thousands of Women Suffer Kidney Trouble Yet Escape Notice

An editorial notice promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy for women with back pain weakness and fatigue. It claims many misunderstand the source of distress and urges readers to try a free sample and learn about the product through Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton New York.

Mall tevDr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. C Bel Atlanta Daily Constitution

Disallowing Dillon’s 2:05 Trotting Record Attributed to Wind Shields

New York January 7 The National Trotting Association joint committee disallowed Lou Dillon’s 2:05 record set at Cleveland on September 12 aboard a high wheeled sulky. The ruling cites prior faster performances by the mare and notes Maud’s 1885 Cleveland time was not her best. The committee also excludes wind shield assisted times, except with a dirt shield and pacemaker, marking such records accordingly.

New York National Trotting Association Lou ‘Dillon Cleveland Maud Ohio Meteor P. P. Johnston Lexington Major Delmar Prince Alarts

Fined in Montgomery court by Judge Jones

In Montgomery Alabama on January 7 the United States court heard pleas of guilty from Robert N. Franklin and F M Pruett of Goodwater in eighteen cases. Judge Jones fined them $1,000 in each case with suspended sentences for the present.

Montgomery Ala Robert N. Franklin F. M. Pruett Goodwater Thetaware Franklin Pruett Jones

Fire in Senate Electric Duct Leaves Capitol In Darkness

A fire in the electric duct on the senate side of the capitol building burned insulation from wires, plunging part of the structure into darkness. The blaze was controlled within about an hour, with nine German workers reportedly present and no danger to the rest of the building. Damages were limited to insulation and electrical work from crossed wires during the night.

Washington Senate Capital Building At & O'Clock Eddie Foy Precenium Arch Hingham, Missa C. W. ‘Trainer Manufacturing Company Traiger

City Treasurer Arrested Over Bond Shortage in Haverhill

January 7 reports Joan A. 5, city treasurer, arrested on charter larceny charges over a $843,000 shortage in the city bonds. The sinking fund commissioners found the deficit and notified authorities. The mayor summoned the treasurer who allegedly admitted pledging the bonds and related securities.

Haverhill Mass Joan A. 5 Weyer Woods Mea Giles Basi Geen

Court Rules Dodge Has Wife In Georgia And In New York

New York Supreme Court recently set aside a divorce decree for Charles F. Dodge of Atlanta, formerly Aragon hotel manager, revealing he is legally married in both Georgia and New York. Dodge’s estranged wife had sued for divorce in New York, where she later wed Charles W Morse, a New York banker. The NY court nullified the divorce and annulled the second marriage, leaving Mrs Dodge as a wife in both states, with Dodge reportedly abroad and unaware of the ruling. The case leaves Dodge facing another possible divorce action in Atlanta once he learns the facts.

New York Supreme Court Charles F. Dodge Atlanta Aragon Hotel Ir. Dodge The Aragon Dodge New York Sait Divarce San Francisco Mr. Dodge

Deadly Gas Explosion Hits Montague Millinery Store

An explosion at Cleary Bros millinery in Montague Maine on January 7 killed at least two people, severely injured five, and destroyed the building with about 25 000 dollars in loss. Four people missing are feared dead, and the blast shattered timbers and shook the town.

Montague Cleary Bros

New National Liquor League Formed By Three Buyer Groups

Representatives of the National Retail Liquor Dealers Association the Knights of Fidelity and the Knights of the Royal Arch met at the Palace hotel and recommended amalgamating into the National Liquor League of the United States. The three organizations total over 160000 members and will seek ratification at upcoming conventions. A label plan was adopted to raise over 100000 annually to combat anti liquor reforms.

Cincinnati Onio Liquor Dealers' Association Knights of Fidelity Knights of the Royal Arch Palace Hotel Hera J National Liquor League of the Limior Dealers’ Association

Victims Found Doors Locked At Theater Fire Inquest

Chicago January dense crowd fills city hall as Coroner Traeger and a six man jury begin an inquest into the Irequois Theater fire. Witnesses from the matinee describe panic and locked exits while victims and witnesses crowd the ante rooms. Key testimony includes Elvira Pinedo near the main door and Eddie Foy detailing actions during the outbreak and efforts to calm spectators. The jury questions asbestos curtains and seeks to identify victims at the locked south exit passage.

Chicago Council Trueger Inquisiton Theyer Tuling Deneen Trae Ber Georgia B. K. Strong Vera Goolsby Americus James Bluebeard George W. Stetson Trogouls John ©. Galvin Elvira Ty Min Lfe

Heard Murder Over Telephone In West Hotel Area

Minneapolis police found James Garfield dying from a gunshot wound and Pearl Guyette, a vaudeville artist, dead after a disturbance reported by a friend who heard screams and three shots. Garfield, from Hutley Wisconsin, had announced intent to harm.

Minneapolis Minn James Garfield Hi Wits Koner Holg Thaling Maten Garfield Pearl Guyette Hutley Wis

General Gordon In Critical Condition In Miami

General John B. Gordon remained critically ill with high fever and weak strength as of the latest bulletin. Attending physicians Gramslug and Jackson note no immediate improvement, with his wife, two sons, and two grandsons at his bedside and daughters notified of the situation.

Jackson Miami John B. Gordon Burton Smith Orton Bishop Brown Gordon Biscayne Orelock Ives Tia Areen Bishop Brown

Fire and Smoke Trigger Mass Jump at Rausch Plant

An explosion on the Rausch Manufacturing plant’s third and fourth floors in Chicago caused a major blaze forcing about seventy workers to jump to escape flames. One man fell to death and several were injured. Witnesses described locked exits and a theater-like stage with soot and cold water as fire authorities investigated. The inquest was adjourned until tomorrow.

Chicago Rausch Manufacturing Company Joseph A. Bruce Antonia Frosciano Emma Schweitzer Josephine Petry Tomorcow

Get My Book if Sick Do Not Send a Penny Offer

A sales pitch for Dr Shoop’s Restorative promises cures with a month on trial at no cost if it fails. Claims 39 of 40 patients recover and urges readers to obtain the book for a sick friend, emphasizing urgency and philanthropic tone. References to a druggist, Racine Wisconsin, and rheumatism cases.

Dr. Shoop Dr. Shodp Grong Bon Dospan Bank Racine

Japan and Russia Edge Toward War Over Manchuria

A 19th century editorial argues Russia blocks open trade by occupying Manchuria and Yalu valley while proposing a Korean neutral zone. It endorses Japan as defensive against Russian aggression and questions American stance, fearing global conflict unless Russia backs down. It discusses Mukden and Tatong Kao access, and the impact on Britain, the United States, and global commerce.

Rutsla St. Petersburg Rusela Manchuria Japan Korea Russia Korean Peninsula Great Britain United States Mukden China Great Yalu Valley Yorgampho Emania Ongland Far East Hara Corres Ana

Glash May Seek Peace Talks In Hours

Reports from Washington and Pekin describe Japan pressing for a peaceful settlement in the Korea crisis. Tokyo resists delay while considering Russia’s protestations, and U S Marines reach Seoul ahead of European troops to safeguard American interests. Russia’s railway strains and horse purchases in Kalgan accompany tense diplomacy as Paris and London comment on possible war and US influence.

Japan Russia United States Washington Ailen Seoul Kares State Department Chemulps Korcan Chemuipo Korea Pekin Nathan Doe Transvaal Siberian Kalgan China Paris Mancharia Buena

Local deaths and inquest notes from Williams Street to Wallaroo

Short items report the death of Charles Simpson struck by a train at Peters Street crossing and funeral notices for Mrs. Alice Hughes Mrs. Thomas Davis Mrs. Charles Robinson Mrs. Nancy Phillips and Mrs. J M Glass. Coroner Stamps to hold inquest. British cruiser Wallaroo boiler explosion at Sydny with four killed and three injured.

Charles Simpson Williams Street Peters Street Simpson Grady Stamps Alice Hughes East Pale Street Alice Donahue Catharine Jhonings Dan Sullivan M . Carroll Misa Kate Donahue Agnes Donahue Treland Thomas J. Davis Soldiers Home 46Th Georgia Volunteers Tolberton Charles Robinson South Decatur Oakland Cemetery Sydny N.S. W

British blue jackets land near Chemuipd in Scout plan

Reports state British blue jackets landed at Chemuipd and may proceed to Scout immediately. Telegrams circulate among M Paylof the Russian minister to Korea Haron De Resen to Japan and Vierrey Alex left as diplomatic activity intensifies amid chatter of a possible war and U S neutrality assurances.

Chemuipd M. Paylof Korea Haron de Resen Japan Vierrey Alex Daily Mail Taxo Taft Marquiz United States Yokhoma Far East Wussla St Petersburg Foreign Ministry Toklo Haren * de Rosen Russia Tapan's Condon Niesiy Insega Gonna Suez Canal Cape Horn Cape Af Good Howe

Two Husbands Nurse One Baby Case Shocks Ho Boken

New York January 7. On a charge of bigamy Mrs Winle Skanpetl was arrested in Hoboken after sworn testimony by her father. He claimed the girl had been married three times with two husbands living. Detectives found two supposed husbands caring for a baby in her flat. The daughter testified for her stepmother. The case involves a complicated family split and pending divorce actions.

New York Winle Skanpetl Hoboken

Cuba Senate Delays Vote On Lottery Bill Over Presidential Veto

Havana January 7 The reading of President Palma's veto text on the lottery bill drew senate opposition and a move to pass it over the veto. Absentees were telegraphed for and the chamber postponed further action until they could be reached. Palma denounced the lottery as demoralizing gambling and idle, urging a continued ban. The senate planned to adjourn January 11 after the House approved the government budget.

Havana Senate Palma Congress Fon Cuba Weesee House

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