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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1909

Page

7

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health

Thousands suffer kidney trouble and seek help as an advertized remedy claims to restore kidney, liver, and bladder health. The copy touts Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as essential for those with symptoms like backache, fatigue, and urinary issues, offering a free sample and a book by mail from Binghamton New York.

Bright Binghamton N. Y Addreea Kilmer & Co Nex Atlanta Daily Constiution

Weather Today Forecast Cloudy And Warmer

The forecast today calls for increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures after a cool previous day. The report notes a shift in conditions with no lingering cold spell and describes mild, unsettled weather patterns for the day.

Apple

Overcoat Temperatures and Secret Service Jokes

The passage notes an overcoat worn despite warmth and a joke about a man named Jimmy Gopher afraid to remove his coat. A friend questions his badge and duties, while references to a wedding follow. A line about General Miley challenging Roosevelt and a temperature reading of 31 degrees Brece appears.

Gopher Jimmy Gopher Secret Service Jimmy Ava Miley Roosevelt

Schooner Goes Ashore Near Cape Henry

A damaged OCR note reports the schooner Pendleton Batiafaction under Captain Clay from Brunswick, Georgia bound for Perth Amboy, New Jersey ran aground near Little Island Life Station eight miles south of Cape Henry. Crew were rescued by Little Island Life Savers tonight.

Norfolk Pendleton

Root Chosen for Senate in New York Caucus

Albany January 18 The Republican legislative caucus unanimously chose Secretary of State Root to succeed Thomas C Plath as U S Senator with term beginning March 1 The Democratic caucus backed former Lieutenant Governor Lewis Gruyngant Chanler of Dutchess County The nomination is effectively final as Republicans hold the legislature The Senate and Assembly to formalize nominations tomorrow noon and Wednesday joint session to declare Root elected for six years Also a veterinary ad notes Brown's Bronchial Trachea cough remedy used for over fifty years by physicians worldwide.

Albany N. M Tha Root Roosevelt Repubican Legislative Courta United States Thomas C. Plath Ldeutenant Lewis Gruyvengnt Chanler Dutchess Mr. Root Senate Assembly Hoot

Illinois Republicans Mixed on Senatorship

Springfield Illinois January 18 With the Inaugural ceremonies camplated today attention was concentrated on the senatorial situation No caucus will precede the first ballot tomorrow in the house and senate separately Some Republicans urge a gathering to consider the senatorial race tomorrow night or Wednesday morning A shift in Democratic votes to a Republican candidate is rumoured but no definite plan has emerged Some oppose Hopkins and insist no choice on the first ballot Governor Deneen is viewed as a potential favorite by some figures Others named include McHinney Lorimer Foss Sherman Yates Campbell and the Chicago Postmaster Widow of Yerkes Mary Adelia Yerke is reported to be near death in Chicago

Springfield Houe Senate Hopkins Legisistora Hooking William McHinney Lorimer Foss L. Y. Sherman Richard Yates Daniel Campbell Chicago Banator Hopkins

Cuba's President Inauguration Preparations Begin

Extensive preparations are under way for the inauguration of Jose Miguel Gomez as president of Cuba on January 28. Parades and a reception at the palace will feature General Gomez’s wife and daughters. Wealthy and influential Cubans are expected to attend, with broad welcome for the departure of American troops signaling Cuba’s independence.

Jose Miguel Gomez Cuba Palsom Gomez

Negro Leader for President in Havana Senate and House

Sessions of the senate and house elected officers. Martin Monin Del Gado was unanimously chosen president of the senate, a largely honorary post with vice president Zayas likely to preside. Coronel Orestes Ferrera, a former military leader, was elected president of the house. Ferrero, Italian native, resigned Hague post amid anarchist charges. Both houses adjourn to Wednesday for joint session to ratify President Gomex and Vice President Zayas.

Havana Senate House of Representatives Martin Monin del Gado Howr Egon Zayas Coronel Orestes Ferrera Ferrero Italy Hague Cuba Presidennt Gomex Zaysa

Wesley Memorial Church Grows With Pastor Siler Aiding

The Hill reports rapid growth at Wesley Memorial under Rev. Frank Siler. Nearly 100 additions since conference and ten more at a Sunday morning service. Bilar preached Pentecost at 11, Siler spoke on Repentance at night. Sunday school attendance rose. Epworth League reform includes a monthly devotional service and a literary night. Executives of the Jonathans planned an aggressive campaign. Youths engage in interdenominational mission study. nurse Bible study at the hospital Friday. Women's Home Mission Society held a large meeting led by Mrs Ridge. visitation plans formed under Mrs Hamlin and district chairmen.

Wesley Memorial Church Frank Siler Bilar Presched Armory Siler R. J. Guinn Epworth League League Jonathans Capitol Avenue Sher Wesley Memorial Hospital Women's Home’ Mission Society Mra. F Rt. Ridge Courtland Atreot Legal Department G. W. Hamlin B. A. Moore R. B. Thomas Mra

Man and Wife Die Together in Norfolk Home Tragedy

Norfolk detectives report Schuyler G. Carskadon and his wife, found dead in their bedroom on B Street near Highteenth, South Norfolk, after an apparent prearranged plan to die together. Both shot themselves. a revolver lay beside the bed. Carskadon, foreman at Walworth Manufacturing, hailed from South Bend, Indiana, with his wife once from New York City.

Norfolk Schuyler GC Carskadow B Street Highteenth Street Carskadon Walworth Ligre South Bend Ind New York City

Old Man Pleads In Court Over Collateral Wagon

L. A. Lindsay a 69 year old man was arraigned for hitching his horse and wagon to a fire plug on the beat of Patraimon Cook and Moncrief. The judge allowed him to go with a light fine and to leave his wagon as security for the debt. He later sent a note from the station house saying he must go to Brook eed and would return soon. Police say he will keep his word.

Patraimon Cook Moncrief L. A. Lindsay Lindsay Beth Aar Geant Tlexie Brookeed Mame L.A

Burglar Robs Three Homes For Tiny Dinner Loot

Three local residents Professor W F Dykes, Judge James K Hines, and Andrew Calhoun had their houses on Eleventh street broken into last week by a stealthy thief. He stole small items like butter, a cold chicken, a pair of shoes and an umbrella, plus a tiny amount from an electric meter. The thief left charred match ends as clues, but police have not caught him.

W. F. Dykes James MK. Hines Andrew Calhoun James K. Hines Eleventh Street Dyker Ea Ectroguton di Shelton

No Trouble About Water Declares Spare Capacity

Hugh T. Thman states the city has ample water capacity with pumps totaling thirty five million gallons daily and consumes far less. He dismisses press worries over the pump dispute, noting no immediate danger of water shortage. A contract technicality involves negotiable notes due to Wisconsin Engine Company, with payment to follow upon acceptance of the pump.

Hugh T. Thman Auante Inman Hemphill Station Wisconsin Engine Company Tomsleres

Fire destroys noted Jesuit college at Mobile

Moblie Alabama January 18 fire in the chapel of Spring Hill College, seven miles from the city, largely destroys the oldest Jesuit institution in the United States. Buildings lost include the college chapel exhibition hall music room library museum two dormitories junior study gymnasium and junior library. Losses pegged at 54000 insured with suggestions of 20000 more to replace structures. A student from Indiana was struck in the head during the blaze while students and teachers battled the flames.

Moblie Ala O'Clark T Hat [Amour Educational Institution of Learning Spring Hil United States Europe College Col E. & Moran Indianpapa Fz Ind Bedin

Man Arrested For Carrying Concealed Pistol In Georgia

Columba Georgia January 18 Special Wil Sellars a young man arraigned in recorder's court for carrying concealed weapons bound over on that charge. He offered a peculiar defense saying he found the pistol in his pocket after waking from a nap at his mother in law's house where she had supposedly placed it there while he slept.

Colmbia Wil Sellars Recorder's Court Sulelars

Veteran Hopkins dies in Clayton fire at eighty

In Rabin county Georgia last night around midnight Samuel Hopkins an elderly Confederate veteran and his large home burned. He lived eight miles east of Clayton in War Women district with only one son present away at the time. Hopkins about eighty and frail had roughly one thousand dollars in cash on the premises. The son was near returning when he first discovered the blaze.

Clayton Specis Samuel Hopking Hopkins Rabin County Nin

Pulliam and Johnson Confer on Schedules 1909 plans made

In Cleveland Ohio on January 8 1909 President Pulliam of the National League and Ban Johnson of the American League with the schedules committee discussed tentative 1909 season schedules. They adjourned after reaching the furthest point. The American League will open April 12 in the east and the National League on April 14. Johnson also concluded the season contract with umpire William Evans.

Leveland Ohio Harry Pulliam National Baseball League Ban Johnson Amercan Johnson William Evans

Anson Proposed as Umpire Boss by Chicago Club

Chicago January 18 A proposal to connect Captain Adrian Anson with the National League again will be made at the spring meeting next month says President Murphy of the Chicago club He adds We ought to appoint Anson supervisor of umpires He would give valuable assistance in that capacity.

Chicago Adrian Anson Murphy Anson Mgr. Murphy

Dan Field Wins All-Age Stake At United States Field Trials

Dan Field, an English setter owned by Avant and Duryea of Hickory Tenn, captured the all-age stake at the United States field trials in Grand Junction Tenn. Master Pierce, a pointer owned by A. H. Ball of New York, placed second. Spots Rip Rap, a pointer owned by Judge G. McDonald of Vancouver B C, and Tonebaugh, a setter owned by Charlies W. Twey, tied for third. After the all-age stake, the derby began with the first brace running and is expected to conclude by Wednesday with the championship to follow.

Wilas Grand Junction Tenn Hongtan United States Dan Field Avant and Duryea Hickory Master Pierce Pointer A. H. Ball New York Spots Rip Rap Db. G. McDonald Vancouver B.C Tone

Veterans Honor R E Lee Today in Atlanta

Judge Beverly D Pvins of the state supreme court will be principal speaker at the anniversary celebration of Robert E Lee's birthday. The event is hosted by the Atlanta Daughters of the Confederacy and United Confederate Veterans Camp 159 at the state capitol Wall of the House. The program includes speeches, solos, and orchestral music, with Camp 69 attendees traveling from College Park at 7:30 p.m. for the evening salute.

Beverly D. Pvins State Supreme Court Georgia Robert Eawerd Fee Atlanta Daughters of the Confederacy United Confederate Veterans House of Representatives State Capitol Wos Yeates Amhest Sauiling Camp Colle Park R. B.ee Forsyth Alabama Capitol Ladies’ Memorial Association

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Drug Claim

Fragmentary ad text promises rapid cold relief with laxative formula and quinine. Mentions Groves as signer and a refund offer on each box. No clear date or full product name available.

American Flag Torn by Prague Police Sparks Inquiry

Representative Hitchcock of Nebraska introduced a resolution calling on the secretary of state for information about an encounter in Prague Bohemia on December 1 between police and citizens regarding an American flag. The flag was reportedly seized torn into strips and trampled in mud. He seeks steps toward apology or reparation for the insult to the flag.

Washington Hitchcock Nebraska Prague Bohemia Huensack

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