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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
8
The trial recounts bribery involving labor leaders including a trust agent and Teamsters figures. Witnesses describe sums paid to influence strikes, with one official fined and others facing jail as cases unfold. The proceedings touch on corruption, extortion, and organized labor tensions in Chicago.
George Campbell wife of a ranchman four miles west of here suddenly went insane and with a rifle chased her husband from the home. Before he could return with help she killed her five children and then shot herself.
President Tyran Hall announces entrance examinations for Georgia Tech next fall. Applicants may stand the exams this month to qualify for apprentice and sub apprentice classes. Key dates include June 14 physics, June 16 algebra, June 19 grammar and classics, June 20 geometry, and June 16 arithmetic.
Washington hearing on the Bowen Loomis matter reveals witnesses disputing payments to Loomis and related figures. Barber claims no money paid and cites ties to The Asphalt Trust up to 1931, while Mora discusses a $5000 credit from Laurie. Bowen and Bowan probe requests for checks and letters connected to Loomis as officials prepare further inquiry.
Central of Georgia Railway offers round trips Atlanta to Tybee and return for 47.80 and Atlantic Beach for 48.32. Tickets on Saturdays at good for ten days, ten day tickets $10 sale on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Season ticket Tybee and return 121.50 with September 5 1905 through line. Atlanta limited 8 00 pm from new terminal station Mo TL Foose District Passenger Agent.
Lawrence Hobbs a flagman was killed near the track on June 14. The report notes his age and duties, the last seen moment, and the securing of details by train crews. The narrative implies exposure to a freight or passenger car incident and mentions an autopsy-like finding and subsequent inquiries by railroad men. Also included is a brief United States crime note about an alleged counterfeiter caught in Los Angeles and a cholera scare report from Russia.
In Mobile Alabama on June 14 Judge Crawford ordered the murder charge against J W Hoffman dismissed as the case centers on alleged cruelty to children. Hoffman remains jailed for the unrelated charge with a $500 bond. The courtroom was crowded as witnesses and family attended the proceeding.
A reader describes despair, sleeplessness, and fatigue from chronic malaise and nervous strain. The advertisement promotes Dr Miles' Restorative Nervine as a nerve food that rebuilds vitality, and includes a testimonial claiming recovery with Nervine, Heart Cure, and Liver Pills, offered with a satisfaction guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
A fragment describes consumption as a long torture for patient and friends. It quotes Vin Viers praising Dr Kings New Discovery as a quick relief and cure for coughs and bronchial illnesses. The ad claims pneumonia prevention, notes price at 50 cents per bottle or two for a dollar, with a free trial bottle offer.
In a Columbus report, a man jailed on cruelty charges for denying an infant nourishment tests his case as his wife’s demeanor shifts after a whispered talk. Dr Snder sin testifies an infant can live without nourishment from its mother.
A South Carolina senator urges Peruna for stomach trouble and dyspepsia in a Wash DC letter. Readers report relief after using Peruna with testimonials from Milburn Kenworthy of Newark and a Union clerk in Newark, praising its catarrh cure and tonic effects.
Georgia high court actions review numerous criminal and civil cases on appeal from Hancock Walton Putnam Warren and other counties. Judges Holden Payne and others reversed or affirmed rulings as plaintiffs in error, with numerous attorneys listed for both sides and various counties cited.
Franklin County reports a puzzling incident involving Gregory of Fane Texas. Details remain unclear as items and names are garbled in the copy. Further readable facts show mentions of dates and locations but are incomplete.
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