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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
5
Reports from St Petersburg indicate intense debate over Russia Japan peace negotiations. Witte refuses to serve as plenipotentiary arguing he cannot discuss terms with Japan after declaring them inferior. Other officials and diplomats weigh prospects, while Italy and Britain influence the uneasy path to negotiations.
Governor Jelks apologized on behalf of the state to convict Fim Sanders Jr of Perry county who was convicted of burglary and sentenced to two years. The governor said he believed Sanders was entitled to liberty, though doubts about guilt persisted. The report notes disputes over guilt and demands for compensation.
Reports from London and St. Petersburg describe Washington as the site for plenipotentiaries to negotiate terms of peace between Japan and Russia. European powers monitor the process, hoping for moderate terms and reduced military entanglements, while Roosevelt is praised for guiding the venue and diplomacy.
A testimonial letter from Emma Barton of Watertown asserts a heart remedy by Miles restores strength and vitality, curing dizziness, short breath, fatigue, and heart pains. The letter claims the treatment improved health, and cautions pharmacists to refund if not.
Local reports allege extensive fraud linked to a large concern selling contracts with real estate security. After 24 months borrowers can borrow half instalments. after 84 instalments they receive all payments plus profits. Estimations show a seven year maturity with high lapse and surrender values amid widespread investor complaints and postal fraud warnings.
A patient describes severe kidney disease and backache with low mood. He credits Electric Bitters for restoring health and urges others with weak kidneys liver or stomach to try the tonic. Guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
Booker Washington, president of Tuskegee Institute, urged President Roosevelt to discuss his October Tuskegee visit. Roosevelt plans to spend most of October 22 at Tuskegee with student demonstrations. He will review a procession, visit the institute, and deliver an address. Washington spoke at the graduating exercises of the colored high school, normal school, and Armstrong Manual Training school.
Veterans from Trans Mississippi and Army of Northern Virginia units led by General WL Cabell and General Joe Wheeler parade through Columbus Mississippi territory. Notables include Jefferson Davis grandson, Miss Carrie Peyton, and numerous camps from Virginia to Alabama with flags, drums, and battle standards as crowds cheer.
June 16 report from American Board of Foreign Missions notes 49,000 deaths in central Africa especially Uganda due to sleeping sickness linked to tsetse fly. Disease impacts humans and cattle with believed transmission by the insect.
A long veteran parade at Louisville drew cheers for the Washington Artillery of New Orleans and the Orphans Brigade. Generals Hellentyne Wheeler Buckner and Longstreet were warmly saluted as veterans from Kentucky North Carolina Florida and other states joined in a grand review. General Stewart sent a telegram of thanks as a San Francisco chapter invites attendees to the Confederate reunion. An offer for hot springs travel appeared among notices.
Fort Monroe Va June 16 Admiral Dickins with his squadron bombarded Fort Monroe again tonight in a replay of last night. The attack began at 1920 hours as monitors closed on torpedo boat destroyers and lines of black painted launches crossed the fort’s sea wall continuing fire watched by crowds along the shore. The war game style battle tests ships and gunners as mine defenses near the fort are to be removed and a vigorous morning bath is planned tomorrow.
Washington June 16 Justice Wright directed an adjournment in the Willim Crawford conspiracy trial after weeks of proceedings. The court will reconvene Monday for further arguments as the Crawford case continued to unfold in the post office conspiracy docket.
Gattis Kilgo mutter ends by court direction in North Carolina as J J Gattis and Trinity College president C Kuts face damages for malice. Judge finds no evidence to proceed to trial. rule to show cause issues for contempt and a contempt order is not imposed. Rowen Rogers and J P Sorrel referenced. parties await further actions as court monitors proceed with the matter.
After 25 years of study Dr Hathaway developed a treatment that cures kidney disease long term. Each case is treated individually with a specially prepared method. Free consultation examination and advice. Books offered free.
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