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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

5

Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Free Sample

An advertisement extols Swamp-Root as a cure for back pain and kidney trouble. It warns of Bright's Disease risks, lists symptoms such as frequent urination, nocturia, and dull ache, and offers a free sample bottle and a health book by mail from Dr. Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York.

Nature Deanger Bright Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Head Binghamton, N Aitlmer & Co Atlante

Senate probes on subpoena powers and corporate finance

The judiciary committee considers broad authority to subpoena witnesses and to obtain audit data from the commerce department. Subpoenas issued for J P Morgan manager George W. Perkins, while calls on H Fick and Judge E H Gary are undecided. The Tennessee Coal and Iron merger issue and Steel Corp. involvement loom amid a financial stringency.

George W. Perking New York J. Pierpont Morgan & Co H. ©. Fick E. H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Rooosevalt Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Tennessee Conéard

Stock dealings amid gale debate reach White House

The record shows Senator Clark receiving letters from anti U B sources claiming Tennessee stock was bought by certain men to profit a sale to the Steel corporation. The letters portray the transaction as a stock jobbing scheme and question its necessity in the gale matter presented to the president.

Clark Ietlere Tennessee Steel Corporation

Illinois senatorial deadlock drags past ballots

Springfield January 27 After four joint sessions the Illinois General Assembly failed to name a U.S. senator on the twenty first ballot with Hopkins dropping from 45 to 73 votes as Democrats shift candidates. All lawmakers back Stringer on the ballot while Sherman Yates and judge names surface amid ongoing stalemate.

Springfeld Thefid General Assembly United States Hopkins Lawrence B. Stringer Thea Rames Judge B&b Sherman Richard Yates Hall

Man Robbed by Son and Son-In-Law in South Kirkwood

Four hundred and ten dollars stolen from J Harrison at Alma Avenue home was recovered by Detectives Branen and Doyal. Tom Osborn, 28, arrested with the money. Harrison suspects his 2 year old grandson Jim Barrieon and son-in-law Dock Osborn, plus Osborn’s brother Tom Osborn. Dock Osborn later arrested. boy says he was recruited to steal by Dock Osborn and that Harrison’s daughter Mary Osborn aided the plot by distracting the mother.

Branen Doyal Harry Woodruff South Kirkwood Tom Qeborn J. ©. Harrison Alma Avenue Hopoailion Cotton Miata Harrison Ala Jim Barrleon Dock Osborn Oaborn Tom Osborn Failten Terrace Officera Pharr Webb Dock Osborne Harrison Buoy Iie Jim Osborn Mary Osborn Dock Os Corn Tom Dock

Oregon House Bill Seeks Ban on Long Haipine Wear

Salem Oregon January 27 lawmakers debated a bill prohibiting haipine length longer than ten inches. The measure drew mixed reaction from ten representatives and prompted discussion on dress and public safety.

Salem Oreg Oregon House

Patterson Defies Accusations Over Carmack Case Inaugural

Nashville January 27 Governor Malcolm R Patterson was inaugurated for a second term. In his remarks he rejects links to the Carmack killing and denounces slander and political attacks. He says he seeks to uphold the office with dignity and asks for lawful action if charges arise.

Patterson Nashville Malcolm R Patteraon Wen W. D. Beard Supreme Court of Tennessee Benator Cormack Zoma Tenner ‘Ea

Typographical Union Boosters Plan Atlanta 1910 Meeting

The boosters of Atlanta Typographical Union No 48 organized to secure the International Typographical Union's 1910 convention in Atlanta. About 2000 delegates plus others are expected. J E Bodenhamer was named chairman with William Gredig as secretary. Committees on ways and means, scope, and executive were formed to raise revenue and promote the city to delegates, with strong backing from the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and city officials.

Atlanta Typographical Trilon Atlanta International Taptical Union Ed L. Sutton B. Lee Smith W. T. Collins W. &. Wardlaw Harding R. F. McComack R. T. Holderby Dan W.green W. J. Stoy W. L Haygood George DelPraine W. B. Atchigon W .H. Grant Dennington Jerome Tones F. J. Terrs Press Huskdleston J. J. Hobny M. Z. LaHatte W. G. Gredig James G. Woodsward D. W. Wabb Parle Grinae L. Whites J.be. Bolenbamer Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Reading J. E. Bodenhamer William Gredig Allerita Presatic Dleston M.T. LaHatte Wade Pp Harding J. J. Hobby W. L. Haygood E. K. Griggs Booster Billy Gredig

Glasses Unnecessary Bre Strain Arcileven by Quitting Coffee

A reader letters claim defective vision from habitual coffee yaw and praise Postum as remedy. The writer says a son quit coffee and after three years no glasses or eye trouble, and a wife with heart issues improved after stopping coffee. The company cites testimonials and references a magazine feature “There’s a Reason.”

Coffe Arabia Postum Emyrelf Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Weallville Phga

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Recovery

A reader testimonial from Mrs Ey B H Jackson of Sciinate Centre Mississippi extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best tonic for building strength, curing grip, headaches, and stomach trouble. The ad claims natural restoration after use and warns against inferior imitation tonics offering false substitutes.

Hood Geriapartian Roy Jackson Sciinate Centre Mess

Grand Jury Probe in Hall County Affairs in 1909

Guineaville Ga January 27 Special The grand jury's July 1966 term committee report to the present grand jury cites inaccuracies by the roads and revenues board. It notes alleged irregularities including Claud P Neese’s dual salary as clerk and warden, questioned county repairs charged by Judge W N Dyer, an $80 payroll vault theft, mules sold to the county, and a $4000 plus bridges project. The report urges investigation and possible action if findings true.

Guineaville Hell County Prapent J. 5 Kimany ro@ds Claud P. Neese W. N. Dyer Warren Dyer W. N.dyer County Treasury Board Judge Dyer Aum Board of Rosda Judes Dyer Duncan Board of Roads and Revenues W. R. Reed Board of Commissioners Kimney

Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices From January Dateline

The document lists multiple death notices and in memoriam items. It notes Joasph Benehoo Juemph, son of Mr. and Mrs. T1. D. Donehoa, dying yesterday at 10, with funeral at 1:80 PM at the residence and interment at Westview cemetery. John Canton, 36, died at a private sanitarium and was transported to Canton, Georgia for funeral and interment, after dying in Marble Hill, Georgia. George F. Powell of Harlem, Georgia, an elderly figure in Columbia County, was buried with Masonic rites. Mrs. H. S. Griggs of West Point, Ga., died at home after an illness. services and survivor details are noted. The items reflect local funeral and burial arrangements and family survivals.

Joasph Benehoo Juemph D. Donehoa TH DeMalk Mvanue I Ntermant Weatview Cemetery Dokea Cannon John Canton Canton Marble Hill Calldren George F. Powell Harlem Bowell Columbia County Grand Lodge Powell

Board of Education Delays Regular Meetings

In Massachusetts an afternoon meeting of the Board of Education is postponed to allow members to attend a gathering called by the Order of Old Fashioned Women.

Board of Education

Mrs Jones Calls City Federation Rally For Charity

Mrs D Jones president of the City Federation of Women's Clubs urges members to attend a rally at Cane Plano hall Thursday afternoon called by the Order of Old Fashioned Women. The meeting supports Associated Charities and seeks to aid the unfortunate in the city.

Jones M D. Jones City Federation of Women's Clube Cabie Lal Maks Cane Plano Hall Associated Charities Pods Wele Hercen Adam Jhova Angel of Charity Pha Tate Noble Ami Mey Bulling Jones Sheltering Arms

Old-Fashioned Women Aid Charities in Atlanta Mass Meeting

A large crowd gathers at Cable Plan Company hall to back 4000 new Associated Charities members. Notables Luther Rosser R J Guinn Forrest Adair Mrs John K Ottley among speakers. Sheltering Arms praises unity with Charities and urges public support through subscriptions and volunteer work.

Atlante Associated Charities Cable Plana Company Luther Z. Rosser Board of Education R. J. Guinn Forrest Adair John K. Ottley Myatie Atlanta Tt Waa Bolling Jones

Associated Charities Seeks 1000 New Members in Atlanta Appeal

A call in The Constitution for 1000 new members prompts rapid action led by the Associated Charities. J Lee Barnes of the Aragon and Majestic hotels reports fifty new members secured in an hour after a joint meeting with Old-Fashioned Women and a Mystic Shrine committee. The list names dozens of local residents and hotel patrons who donated through a swift canvassing effort.

Associated Charities J. Lee Barnes Aragon and Majestic Hereia Ana Mystic Shrine Bir Barnes Moiter Conmingioa Porelbic Atlanta la Beld Ube Association

Graves to Veterans at New York Confederate banquet

John Temple Graves of Georgia delivered an earnest address on the meaning of "Home" to nearly five hundred Confederate veterans and guests at the Waldorf Astoria. Governor Swanson of Virginia responded to the toast on The Army of Northern Virginia. Ju in W. Vrooman spoke on Our Brothers In Blue. Notables present included Henry W. Taft Walter H. Page and others.

New York John Temple Graves Georgia Edward Owen Waldorf-Astoria Swanson Virginia Army Northern Juin W. Vrooman United States Navy Our Brothers In Blue Henry W. Taft The Ohio Society Walter H. Page O. OG. A Mownard Thomas F. Ryan Nethan Straua

Bacon Succeeds Root as State Department Leaders

Washington January 27 The senate confirmed the nomination of Robert Bacon as secretary of state and John Calan O Laighin as assistant secretary of state. The nominations were acted upon by the committee on foreign relations today and were unanimously reported.

Washington Senate Today Robert Bacon John Calan O'Laighiin Committee On Foreign Relation

Bristow Blasts Harriman Backed Plot in Senate Speech

Topeka Kansas January 27 Bristow accepting the United States senatorship from Kansas assailed the methods used by Harriman and associates in the Aiton case calling them criminal and demanding imprisonment for their crimes He denounced financiers Led by Harriman Schiff Gould and Stillman for blocking reform and manipulating newspapers and lawyers to serve their interests He warned against their alleged control of the Senate and the federal judiciary.

Topeka Ken United States Kansa Joseph L Bristow Harriman Senate EB. HL Harriman Mortimer L. Schiff George J. Gould James Stillman Aiton Todex United States Senate Fed

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