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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
5
An Atlanta Constitution advertisement touts Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It features a free sample bottle offer and a pamphlet with testimonials, urging readers to send inquiries to Kilmer Binghamton New York.
Kentucky Democrats face a reorganizing scramble on eve of gubernatorial and senatorial races. Napoleon B Hays will back Beckham foe Hales for governor while Samuel V. Hager emerges as a statewide candidate. Beckham, Hines, Blackburn and McCreary factions realign amid anticipated primaries and November election.
Wal ter H Hartizon, a Lumber City merchant, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the federal court this morning. Schedules show liabilities of 81,483 and assets of 880,020. Petition referred to Referee Proudfit for adjudication.
Ella Hyde, ill at Grady Hospital, claims her Greenville SC sweetheart Watt Ward hypnotically controls her thoughts and actions. She describes constant mental contact and a shared mental medium, while doctors term the case a hysterical episode. Her brother John Hyde was detained after a suspicious night at the police station, and their mother Mrs J H Hyde visited the hospital to seek clarity. The physician reports Mrs Hyde’s condition improving and a brief recovery ahead.
Washington July 17 It was stated at the treasury department today that an investigation of the accounts of the late Major Georges A Bartlett disbursing officer shows a shortage approximating $33000 About 814000 of this amount however is said to have been innocently paid out on fraudulent vouchers presented by James W Boyd a clerk in the marine hospital service who in September last was arrested and is now in jail pending his trial for mis appropriating government funds Although Bartlett was technically responsible for payments on Boyds fraudulent vouchers the shortage in his own office will probably not exceed £19 000 The Way to Check The treasury officials have no means of knowing how long this shortage has standing but are inclined to the opinion that comparatively small amounts have been taken from time to time during a period of several years under the old system of accounting such peculations were comparatively common Several months ago however Secretary Shaw fixed an order requiring disbursing officers to redeposit in the treasury at the end of three days after each monthly payment of salaries all unexpended balances This order added materially to the work of disbursing officers and met with much opposition on the part of some of them Bonds defalcations however conform with the present system it was stated that Bartletts shortage is fully covered by a bond
Injunctions granted in U S Circuit Court to stop AL Pillsbury Jr and American Bottling Works from selling or supplying drinks under the name Ko-Kola or similar to Coca Cola. Judge Parlange orders permanent restraint. special master appointed. case dated June 1906 in New Orleans. A separate injunction against American Bottling Works follows. third suit linked to Coca Cola trademark in Carolina circuit.
In Mobile and Ohio railway revisions Atlanta gains general agent post with R Ro Otis at headquarters in Polish National Bank building and J W Posey shifts from Mississippi to oversee Georgia, Carolina and east Tennessee regions. Also report of Macon express messenger V M Kimbrough injured by a box car near Macon, treated locally.
In Macon Georgia July 17 Judge Speer ruled in the Goddie vs Mann land case that Gaddie whooped for Hoke Smith in Fitzgerald does not become a Georgia citizen. The decision maintains Gaddie remains a North Carolina citizen with domicile there despite local voting and occasional Georgia residence.
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press features a humorous quip about a patient speaking to a specialist. The speaker jokes that brain vitality has traveled to the tongue hair, asking if they betrayed it, showcasing a wry, self-deprecating tone typical of light columns.
Athens Ga July 7 Special United States Deputy Marshal Thomas F Trammell narrowly escaped drowning in Ellis creek while crossing after heavy rains. His buggy swept, horse drowned, satchel of government papers lost, and a bystander boy aided? in the struggle. Also reports an old Jewish pedlar knocked down and robbed on Decatur Street. Other items note Dr Elkins ill at home and Allania attorney Wilk ill, plus warehouse fire at Franklin Peanut Company in Norfolk with losses and insurance.
In Charlotte on July 1 the case of eleven men charged with participating in the May 26 lynching of John W Johnston at Wade sboro took a new legal turn. The grand jury returned true bills on three counts including conspiring to break and enter a jail for lynching, breaking and entering and killing, and lynching. The defense argues the 1893 statute was amended by the latest code to remove removal to Anson County, potentially quashing indictments. The court plans to hear motions to quash and remand, while defense asserts a Union jury is fair but fears double jeopardy. The judge notes a serious crime warrants speedy trial but cautions against judge-made law.
Belmont's $128000 thoroughbred stallion Rock Sand arrived in Lexington from England after a 3000 mile trip. He was taken to the Nursery Stud near the city in strong health and spirits, with transport from New York completed on a special car. Also noted, Henry Shands will not enter the United States Senate race opposing Governor Vardaman and Congressman John Sharp Willaims.
An advertising style excerpt touts Pabst Blue Ribbon as the world’s most popular beer. It claims exclusive malt sourcing, a process untouched by human hands, and sixty years of investment to ensure age, purity, and strength.
MH OPPENHEIM lists contact on Alabama Street and phone 225 as request for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer orders. VMEN to EB outlines ordering method and firm preference for ADK or PABST products.
King Hardware Co at 63 Peachtree Street slashes prices to move stock on paints and varnish. King Bee Ready Mixed Paint. porch paint, gold paint, varnish, and brushes offered at deep cuts with bold guarantees. Limited time specials aim to attract buyers across Herrisons Town and County with noted per gallon and quart prices.
Georgia hardware dealers met at the Lanier Hotel in Macon to form a statewide organization. Officers were elected: W W Robinson of Dublin president, W G Raines of Statesboro first vice president, J O Hollingsworth of Dawson second vice president, C M Tillman of McRae secretary and treasurer, and an executive committee with five members. By laws were adopted and the group declared a permanent organization. The body planned a next session in Tifton and discussed fair freight rates and shipping claim adjustments.
The body of Horace P. South was taken to Roswell Georgia yesterday morning for funeral and burial as A W Evans prepared in Sandersville for the infant child of A W Evans. Philip and Dunlap died yesterday at their residence in Kirkwood Georgia with funeral services upcoming.
Mrs A E Pritchett died yesterday at Villa Rica Ga aged 63 with funeral services planned at the undertaker Harry G Poon & Co. Interment will be at Wheatview cemetery. J E Stanford, 63, died yesterday afternoon at Soldier's Home and was interred at Wheatview. services to be held at the undertaker’s. Mercer University summer school reports record attendance led by Professors Jo W Norman and C H Westbrook Jr with many students preparing for fall entry.
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