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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
6
A man recounts his wife suffering twenty years with stomach trouble and failed doctors. A new medicine appears to ease her pain within a week, leading to significant improvement and renewed vitality. Neighbors and family witness her recovery and improved health after a long, desperate struggle.
An article from Lancet Clinic cites Dr James Bell of New York City arguing against heavy medication for influenza. He advocates early bowel cleansing with laxatives and recommends frequent dosing of nitro or fever remedies and analgesics as needed.
A social dinner hosted by Preston Arkwright at Piedmont Driving Club drew Atlanta friends to discuss the campaign for locating Emory University in the city. Georgia Railway and Power plans to donate 10,000, and a 32,000 bequest from the Samuel Ninman estate was announced, signaling strong backing for the effort and a preparatory role for Clifford Institute with Emory.
The Atlanta Convention Bureau held its annual banquet at the Piedmont Hotel with Frederic J. Paxon elected president for the coming year. Ivan Allen, the outgoing president, declined to run again. the meeting honored Allen and secretary Fred Houser, and unveiled a broad slate of officers, directors, and a forthcoming agenda including increased dues and extensive future convention bookings.
A city reform drive halts a controversial practice labeled soft jobs for police, with mayor and officials reshaping assignments. The move targets uniformed street duties, shifting tasks and supervision to a new cadre and ending a previously tolerated routine.
A Washington report records the German government expressing deep regret and saying it cannot acknowledge obligation beyond indemnity for the sinking incident involving American citizens. The note cites possible aggressive German intents and notes no further accountability beyond compensation.
A Georgia resident, Estella Cocke of Columbus, reports severe eczema on face and hands lasting three months. After trying sales remedies and avoiding washing, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and was completely healed, with the postcard offer promising free samples by mail.
A dawn blaze damaged the third floor of the Nunnally candy factory at Edgewoods avenue and Ty street. The sprinkler system auto ignited the alarm, helping control the fire shortly after discovery around 1 o'clock.
Grind Rapids Wrek reports that a majority of the National Furniture Manufacturers Association voted to raise prices immediately due to higher production costs. The planned hike is expected to exceed 1 percent, following a prior 10 percent increase eight weeks earlier.
City Electrician Ro Turner reports to the board of electrical control with sensational charges against Cantrell trading as Capital Ky Electric Company. Turner claims Cantrell violated electrical codes, operated without a license, and installed defective wiring at Piedmont Avenue and the Oak and Levatreete building, including bridging wires and improper attic connections. He alleges continued violations and deception, detailing multiple inspections and unsafe installations.
In a sharp rebuke the paper notes repeated installation defects found January 21 and orders Cantrell to install wires in conduit immediately. The city superintendent of electrical affairs bans further permits for Cantrell, citing ongoing violations of electrical ordinances and stating he may report to the Board of Electrical Control at the next meeting.
A 17 year old wife vanished from home after preparing dinner and drawing water at a hydrant. Her 3 year old pressman husband bar Tom, with a 14 month old child on his shoulders, reported she left around 4 pm saying nothing was wrong. Police searched for her through the night.
The hearing of the mandamus petition by Morrison and other North Georgia Mineral Railway incorporators against Secretary of State Philip Cools was set for Wednesday in Fulton Superior Court before Judge Pendleton. Delays were argued by counsel but the court ruled the case would proceed as a special order with precedence, and an amendment to the answer was expected from the state.
A morning blaze spread from a damaged Atlantic Coast Line freight car to the Pampa Fertilizer plant in Tampa. The fire destroyed the factory occupying a block bounded by Thirty fifth and Thirty ninth streets and Second and Third avenues. Loss is about 312000, insured according to manager De Fitzgerald.
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