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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1915

Page

8

Great Interest in House Speaker Pro Tem Ballot and Committee Posts

The article reports on the race for speaker pro tem in the house with three candidates C E Stewart Robert LeSueur and M Turner. It outlines anticipated committee appointments by Presidents Parsons and Speaker Burwell and lists several chairmanships across Rules Western and Atlantic Railroad General Judiciary and other panels. It notes likely selections from Representatives including Allinson Blackbanana Andrews Gilliam Jones Fulbright Shuptrine Myrick Peach and Fowler and mentions reading clerk appointment pending for McClatchey with Bolfeuillet awaiting final decision.

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Louisiana sugar law stayed by injunction

New Orleans June 22 A federal court restrains Louisiana from enforcing a sugar refining law. The American Sugar Refining Company seeks equity to halt the act which targets idle refineries and could force interstate operations. Judge Foster noted a hearing on the injunction amid constitutional challenges alleging interstate commerce interference and deprivation of property without due process.

New Orleans Lousiana Foster BSI Louisiana

British Cruiser Roxburgh Hit by German Torpedo

London June 23 An admiralty communiqué states the British cruiser Roxburgh was struck by a torpedo in the North Sea Sunday last. The damage was not serious and she proceeded under her own steam. There were no casualties. The 10850 ton Roxburgh, 438 feet long, carried a peacetime complement of 665 and was built in 1904 with a speed of about 21 knots.

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Vitalitas touted by Atlanta congressman testimonials

The piece presents William Schley Howard of Atlanta praising Vitalitas as a cure for indigestion. He claims two bottles cured him and notes two dollars invested replaced expensive medical bills. The ad links Vitalitas to Washington figures and urges readers to see demonstrations at Jacobs Pharmacy in Whitehall Street.

William Schley Howard Atlanta Hay Vitalitas Washington Jacobs Pharmacy Whitehall

Jacobs Liver Salt Promises Gentle Body Purge

An old advertisement touts Jacobs Liver Salt as a gentle tonite stimulant that cleanses the system by dissolving uric acid and other poisons. It claims to flush waste, prevent toxin buildup, and keep vital organs functioning normally, with warnings about harsh drug effects and cautions to buy at druggists.

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Burwell Elected Speaker of Georgia House in 1918

The Georgia House elected Burwell speaker after a two ballot race with C J Stewart H C LeSueur and SM Jurner. The chamber adopted a joint session plan for inaugurating Gov Nat E Harris and named committees to escort Burwell and prepare the inaugural program. Senate President was Ogden Persons with a broad address urging fiscal restraint and emphasis on education and state assets.

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