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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
11
An old advertisement touts Poslam Soap and Poslam Leep claiming rapid relief for eczema acne salt rheum and other skin conditions. It promises irritation relief clear skin and improved color with “secure” protection from infections. Free samples are offered from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
Mrs. Sallie Fannie Reed Grant of Atlanta a 1854 LaGrange Female College graduate urges alumnae across the South to fund completion of a new college building valued at about 42 000 dollars with most costs covered and about 26 01 dollars still needed. She describes the school features including gymnasium swimming pool and modern sanitations and asks contributions in one or two installments with reports to authorities after a reasonable period.
Mrs. Georgia Palmer testified for her sweetheart Jim Chronos in a quarrel with admirer Blouis Stassinopolos. A knife and pistol duel ended with Chronos bound over on a 509 bond while Stassinopolos was dismissed. Chrones claimed self defense as Stassinopolos produced letters. Stassinopolos claimed Palmer loved him.
A steering committee meets in Atlanta to authorize an expert analysis of Sowtherda Classification No 30 amid southern railroad and trade group objections. The plan, led by J T Slatter of the Birmingham freight bureau, includes rate experts from Georgia Florida Virginia and other bureaus. A July 12 meeting may decide whether to suspend or modify the new classification then.
The Knights of the Mystic Ark gave a delightful entertainment last night for about five hundred members. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous banquet in the large dining hall and listened to meditation and singing by the Bester Gamer, noted as well received.
A fragmentary report indicates a plan from committees from each side to meet again at night. It notes no penalties exist and mentions a drop of a tub as part of the dispute involving Oakhurst and De ia. The text shows agitation and uncertainty about advancing action or penalties.
Detectives Bullard and Black led a police raid at Can noy hotel on Monday night as part of a crackdown on cocaine morphine and all dope. Brewer of 150 Centret Avenue Firemibbon and Ivan Wimit don of 165 Chest were among those visited during the operation.
A long article rebuts Frank J. Cohen the expert appointed to audit Georgia state printing. It accuses Cohen of inaccuracies and claims the real padding and overcharging come from the Byrd Printing Company with figures from sworn affidavits. The piece details alleged improper spacing to inflate costs and calls for refunds to taxpayers.
The Grady hospital board plans to publish menus from days when internes complained of conditions. Superintendent Summeral will supply the menus to newspapers soon as the investigation into stories in The Constitution continues. The probe also covers nurses’ work conditions and pay for breakages, with nurses’ quarters deemed inadequate.
Vienna Georgia June 25 Special The coroner’s jury investigating the lynching of Annie Barksdale who killed Mrs E E Jordan of Pinehurst found the deceased died at unknown hands. Sheriff Bennett made no arrests and none are expected though owners of the automobiles used by the lynching party are reportedly known.
A fragmented clipping advertises Lax-Fog laxatives claiming liver and stomach benefits and a money back plan. It also riffs on a Georgia state printing controversy, mentioning an expert printer, content validity, and potential cost savings. The text blends ad copy with political critique and garbled OCR phrasing.
Josiah M. Johnson, confederate veteran, Atlanta lumberman, and churchman, died at 3:30 a.m. at his home 127 Nelson Street after a weeklong illness. Born August 2, 1832, he came to Atlanta in 1870, built a notable lumber business, and retired in 1894. A Thirty fifth Georgia Regiment veteran, he served in the Virginia campaign and was a devout Methodist, longtime Walker Street church steward and treasurer, and helped erect a new church. Survived by his widow and children William G., Alonzo J., Thomas W., Oliver H., and Lula M. He was also active in Piedmont Masonic Lodge.
"Cuddles" Augusta Appel and George, two of the happiest children in the stage world, plan a busy profitable week in Atlanta with Gus Edwards in his Bong Revue. George seeks a baseball game in Atlanta this week. Cuddles enjoys Atlanta’s Piedmont Lake and eyes an indefinite stay. They are key performers in the show and proteges of Edwards, under Mrs Howard’s care.
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