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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
17
Weak kidneys impact the whole body says a prominent Atlanta paper. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder treatment with testimonials and a free sample offer through Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
Augusta Ga January 21 Special At the annual banquet of the chamber of commerce HH Cabannis manager of The Augusta Chronicle was unanimously elected president by acclamation The officers for the ensuing year are President EH Gakanian first vice president Maurice Walton second vice president P H Ries and secretary and treasurer George Nees
The annual Patri oratorical medal contest at the high school featured musicians and presenters. Performances included works by Musto Thurston Pomeroy and Grady Feliz Phillipe, with Eugene Ransom winning the Petro medal after a program of songs and choruses by students Clifford Seals Greg Worsley and others.
A large turnout of city school superintendents and principals attends the annual session of the state association in Greensboro North Carolina on January 2 with many arriving on incoming trains. President Venable of the university is among the prominent educators present.
Macon Georgia January 2 doctors report Buice is healing after skull surgery. He passed a fairly restful night and his condition was satisfactory to physicians at the hospital. The wound from skull removal is healing nicely.
Elberton Ga January 21 about one hundred bales of cotton sold on the public square at 14 0 cents highest price yet seen. Cotton men predict 16 cents. Some remains unsold but most crop marketed averaging about 11 cents. Montgomery Ala January 21 628 bales sold at 14 cents flat average $70 per bale. The lot belonged to Bradley Edwards Lapine sold to F B Fisk. Last year at same date 8 cents would have yielded $25 120, about $19 820 less than this year’s value.
Sternberg & Co of Savannah secured a temporary receiver within thirty minutes of a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Local creditors and their attorneys sought protection, and assets are listed at 83,954.70 with liabilities at 72,523.40.
Henry Hoskinson a prominent Rome citizen and longtime lawyer suffered a stroke this afternoon causing paralysis. He serves on Rome's three member city school board and is well known in local legal circles. His condition was reported as alarming.
Charlotte January 2 Fire destroyed the main dormitory kitchen dining rooms laundry and boiler buildings at the State Normal college for girls in Greensboro. About 300 students were in the burned dormitory and all escaped unharmed though some faced narrow peril. The watchman prevented panic. Loss estimated at 70000 with 25000 insurance. Students aided by Greensboro citizens and banks offered loans. Southern Railway provided free travel home. Regular exercises to resume by Monday.
Blackshear January 21 a head collision on the east siding of Blackshear Manufacturing between through freight No 209 and a switch engine wrecked both engines and demolished five box cars. Conductor Jobe and Engineer Turner led the freight. switch engine crew were Douglas and Bussell. The engineers and firemen escaped with minor injuries. Turner injured slightly, Eisel suffered a scalp wound. The wreck was caused by an open switch.
The Ways and Means Committee will hear February 4 on several bills to aid tobacco growers. The main proposal is to remit the customs tax on growers who stem and twist their own tobacco.
Columbus Georgia January 21 Grand jury indicted John Thomas Patrick for murder in the shooting of John D Irvin in a First avenue bar during Christina week. Patrick surrendered the day after the killing and is jailed. The grand jury returned several other indictments and no bills.
The Georgian staff for the spring term at the University of Georgia has been chosen. Editor in Chief M Y Blackshear leads associate editors James Hull and A Golucke, exchange editor A L Hardy, Solmagundi editor V B Moore, and business manager John B Gamble. The staff aims to make The Georgian one of the South’s best college magazines.
A calling for moral conscience to lead society beyond brute force. The text argues bravery or intellect alone fail without heart character guiding democracy and justice. It cites industrial expansion outpacing moral sense and urges reliance on universal arbitration and peace, with God found in justice rather than ironclads.
Arrangements set for a February speed contest in Savannah featuring Harney Oldfield of Detroit and Charles Statham of New York. A six mile world championship race will be run on a circular track with steeper banks to ensure safety. Several other well known drivers will take part in additional events.
A 75 hp water wheel at a Columbus mill was halted by an eel that entered the water gate and formed a lamp like obstruction. Workers split the eel to remove it, revealing a mass nearly the size of a man’s leg and feet long. After the eel was taken out, water flow returned and the wheel resumed operation.
In Charleston dated January 21 reports a landslide at a city sewerage extension site in Aiken burying worker Wallace Turnbull among clay and timber. Others escaped unhurt as rescuers search the collapsed trench. Turnbull’s body remains unrecovered.
Short items report lack of quorum delaying elderman meeting as Aldermen Inman and Terry adjourned to 3 pm. Water board conducted routine business while fuel savings topics were sent to the finance committee. Western and Atlantic officers pursued a box car thief, identifying a suspect as Joe Timms or Joe Coleman, who rode away on a bicycle. A charity solicitor impersonator circulated begging for subscriptions, unknown to the Barclay mission. A new baby arrived at 233 Luckie Street to Mr and Mrs Herbert E Davis, a traveling salesman for Continental Gun Co. Junior and Intermediate YMCA members planned a third annual reception with music and stories from Captain Jack Crawford.
Historical speakers argued over relocating the Presbyterian university from Clarksville to Atlanta. Data showed student declines from 142 in 1896 to 72 in 1903. Proponents claimed moral and educational gains justify relocation, while opponents warned against losing the institution’s purpose. A committee was appointed to draft a report and plan consolidation with another university for an Atlanta location.
An advertising pitch by Dr Shoop hawks a book offer on healing nerves to improve organ function. It claims no payment upfront, invites names and addresses, and promises low cost treatment via a druggist, with multiple “hooks” for different ailments and book numbers.
A sorrowful mother watches her sleeping infant with fear of loss and the belief that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, a vegetable tonic for women's health, can strengthen the mother and insure a healthier pregnancy and child. Testimonials from Savannah and Elizabeth claim renewed vitality and health after use, with assurances of no alcohol or narcotics and offers of free medical advice from Dr Pierce.
The conference endorses a plan of union to charter a new university with directors elected by synods. It authorizes release of assets from Stewart College and Clarksville endowments for Presbyterian educational use. Debate centers on retaining Southwestern University and transferring funds to a consolidated Atlanta institution, with a minority protest committee appointed to report to multiple synods in late 1904.
Special report from Macon Georgia notes Dr Alder’s surgeon team optimistic about recovery. Wounds in back and chest show rapid natural healing, temple injury with blade fragment near brain remains the sole concern. Doctors expect several days before certainty of danger’s pass.
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