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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1912

Page

3

Col Osborn Body Leaves City For Funeral

Col William Alexander Osborn dies Friday morning at 134 Angster avenue. Funeral today at 2 in First Methodist Church, of which he was a 70 year member. Body to Paris Kentucky for burial. Pallbearers and honorary escorts listed. survived by wife Mary, daughters Mrs M O Adams and Pauline Osborn, and son George Osborn, all of Atlanta.

R. A. Hemphill George. Winship George M. Traylor W. L.peel H. L. Wilson W. H. Patterson B. B. Crew Robert Lee. Avary W. A. Ward William J. Northen George Hillyer Thomas PP. Westmoreland Sam N. Inman H. H. Cabaniss John A. Smith W.O. Jones A. K. Hawkes Thomas Peters Henry B. Wey Nicholas Ittner Capt E. S Gay Joseph A. McCord Linton Hopkins William A A. Wright J. G. Willingham A. BD. Adair Asan

Supreme Court ends land suit in Atlanta case

The Georgia Supreme Court reversed Fulton Superior Court Judge Pendleton, ruling the demurrer should have been sustained and ending the title dispute over valuable city land. Dr H L Wilson sued heirs of J H Gardner claiming a cloud on title. King Spalding and Dorser Brewster Hewell Herman represented parties. The decision affects property involved and nearby city lots of high value.

Atlanta Supreme Court of Georgia Pendleton Fulton Superior Court H. L. Wilson L. G. Howell J. H.' Gardner Gardner Felton Superior Udge Messrs, King & Spalding Messrs, Dorser, Brewster, Hewell & Herman

Volunteers Called for Meningitis Epidemic Response

Louisville on March 1 reports the eighth death from cerebrospinal meningitis with twelve cases under surveillance. Volunteers were called to attend patients as isolation of positive cases was ordered, with Dr. Donald K. Clark and nurses Mattie Lewis and Mary Cays selected to work alongside him in the hospital.

Louisville City Health Department Donald K. Clark Dana Ind Mattie Lewis Mary Cays

Interventions opposed as Madero fights Mexican revolt

Washington reports Chairman Suizer of the House foreign affairs committee opposes any U S intervention in Mexico after talks with President Taft and state department officials. State department says Madero feels his government can handle the revolution and suppress outlawry as refugees reach Acapulco. Rebels and battles across border areas including Matamoros and Texcala are noted with multiple clashes and casualties.

Washington Suizer House Foreign’ Affairs Committee Taft State Department United States Mexico States Department Madero Morolez Laguna Vellardona Salina Cruz San Luis Potosi Reapulco Matamornas Brownaville Texas Jimalco Coahuila Torreon Rurales Guarda San Juan Guadeloupe

Nine Deposits in Postal Savings

Nine Atlantans used the postal savings system at the post office yesterday with B W Farrar in the money order department receiving nine deposits. The largest single deposit was thirty dollars, the smallest one dollar, and more one dollar deposits were made than any other denomination as a crowd gathered seeking information. Farrar distributed a four page pamphlet detailing government information on postal savings.

Toy Mr. Farrar

Hillyer Trust Named Postal Savings Bank Depository

The Hillyer Trust Company has been designated by the United States government as depository for postal savings funds. News from Washington Thursday confirms the appointment. The Hillyer Trust Company, incorporated a little over a year ago, reports capital and surplus of $300000.

Saloon Men Not Wanted as Citizens in Georgia

Savannah March 1. Near beer dealers faced re naturalization hearings as Judge Emory Speer presided over about fifty applicants in the Southern District of Georgia. Applicants were rigorously questioned about near beer deals and federal taxes on retailing. Naturalization examiner W Simmons opposed any applicant in near beer business, warning that deliberate lawbreaking could bar citizenship. Judge Speer reserved decisions on several cases pending further review.

Savannah Georgia United States Emory Speer United States District Court For Southern District near_heer Scense

Mystery of Black Victim Killings Solved in Lake Charles

Police report a series of violent attacks on Black families in Lake Charles Louisiana. A suspect named Johnson, claimed as a voodoo healer from Opelousas, was detained after resisting arrest. An officer struck him in the head during the struggle. another Black man died in the incident as tensions rise amid multiple murders linked to earlier butcheries.

Lake Charles Marohd Jmegra Southwes Felléfoun Ayid Ira Baker Jasdaasinat Fisher Johnson Opelousas Barker Eity Samiethme

Atlas Oil Co Promotes Perfec to Auto Oil Quality

The Atlas Oil Co. urges customers to call today to obtain a barrel or half barrel of their Perfec to Auto Oil promised as the oil of quality. A faucet in every barrel is ready for drawing.

Atlas Oil Co

Two men identify Harris as car pickpocket in Macon case

Samuel K Harris, sweating and breathless, acknowledges identification by two robbery victims in a Macon court after being accused of pickpocketing. Victims FE L Martin and J H Smith described repeated suspicious behavior on city cars. Judge Broyles set bonds totaling $3,000, Harris protested the ruling as unfair.

Samuel K. Harris FE. L. Martin Macon Aragon Hotel J. H. Smith Murray Hill, Avenue

TIZ Promise to Restore Young Feet Through Gramma's Remedy

A promotional snippet extols TIZ for old feet, claiming it relieves bunions corns and calluses and makes feet feel young again. The ad-style copy references grandma, a generic user named Harold and mentions a store display. It lacks clear dates or concrete facts beyond product claims.

Harold Yacéloy Walter Lathe Nie Storatore

Bombarded City Quiet Under Military Rule

Beirut Syria March 1 Italian warships bombarded the city causing property damage to residences and business houses including banks and the custom house. The city is quiet now but Moslem anger toward Christians looms with unsettled conditions and concerns over Turkish control of the unruly Moslems.

Beirut Syria Whch

State of L. and N. Railroad finances shows gains

Louisville, KY March 1 A report by Comptroller Charles Hayden compares seven months ending January 31 1912 with 1910 11, showing operating income up 546 096 83 and a drop in expense ratio from 68 26 to 68 24 percent. July 1 1911 to January 31 1912 revenues totaled 32 858 684 24. expenses 22 424 231 11. net operating revenue 10 434 463 18. taxes 1 042 650. resulting operating income for the seven months 9 391 803 18.

Louisville Louisville and Nashville Railroad Charlea Hayden

Revelations Promised in Camorrist Trial

In Viterro Italy March one the crown prosecutor Signor Santoro said he would reveal instigators and real executors in the murder of Gennaro Cuovelo and his wife. He requested a postponement to Tuesday, which was granted after the hearing. Santoro detailed relations between the Cuocelos and the accused killers and disputed defense claims that leading Camorrists were friends of the victims.

Viterro Italy Cuocelos Defans Brricone Rapla Desidero

Trains to Run on Schedule Time Across Louisiana

Louisiana Railroad Commission issues a general order requiring all roads in the state to run trains on scheduled time. Main lines may not delay connections beyond thirty minutes. junctions or points of origin must not hold trains longer than one hour unless prevented by accidents.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Railroad Comission Thia State

Giles Shine Dead

New York on March 1 reports the death of well known character actor Giles Shine at the Post-Graduate hospital after illness. The notice notes his prominence in local stage and screen circles and lists no further details.

Giles Shine New York Olles Bhing Blaney

Weather Forecast Teases Rain At Weekend

The weather forecaster predicts cloudy skies and possible rain for Saturday and lingering unsettled conditions into Sunday. He notes predicting rain has become a habit, with the first day of spring approaching and precipitation likely by night.

St Luke's church restaurant serves hearty meals

The piece notes a cool Friday with a low 28. A gopher asks why meals by pretty girls for charity taste better. St Luke's hag opens a church restaurant in the Empire building at Broad and Walton, with quick service and low prices, drawing diners.

Mercury St. Luke's Hag Empire Building Broad and Walton Strats St. Luke's

Man Shoots Self After Family Tragedy in Louisville

In Louisville on March 1 George Freimann killed himself with a revolver after sending his daughter to play piano. He left a life insurance policy to his wife in an envelope found by her. Freimann had separated from his wife about a year earlier and reappeared unannounced at their home around 8 p.m. The scene carried ragtime music from the piano as the tragedy unfolded.

Louisville George Freimann

Smoke an Atlanta crys out for more smoke and lavatories

A garbled dialogue features Mr Fillups from the G X I Q R V Py group as he advocates Atlanta's need for smoke. He argues slogans like smoke up would fit the city and says soap and water can cleanse the smoke’s effects, urging more lavatories, police to guard plazas, and claiming downtown smoke deters crime while others oppose it as mercenary.

Atlanta

Better Than Spanking Cures Bed Wetting Doctors Say

Spanking does not cure bed-wetting and there is no constitutional cause for this trouble. Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers free home treatment with full instructions to mothers. No money required. Write today if your children trouble you. The method also helps adults with urinary difficulties day or night.

M. Summers Box W Notre Dame Ind

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