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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
26
Testimonial letter dated 1909 claims Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root restored health after a kidney and bladder ailment. The writer cites work return, large purchases of the product, and endorsement of its benefits to suffering humanity. Includes reference to distribution and regulatory inquiry.
Senate records detail a heated exchange over patronage and conventions in Alabama during 1910 1914. Postmaster Lewis accuses several Alabama officials including Aldrich Barker and Marlex of targeting Roosevelt while Taft forces push for party unity.
Reports from Laredo and New Orleans describe Americans fleeing Mexico amid rising anti American sentiment and warnings from President Taft. Refugees cite fear and coercion by husbands. Monterrey families rumored to depart. Rebels claim a Chihuahua victory near Juarez as Villa and Orozco clash. A U S forces investigate ranch attacks near Columbus, Texas.
Annapolis March 4 Senate and House leaders move to probe Baltimore hotel rates during the upcoming national convention. Senator Maloy introduces a joint committee to investigate hotel charges and public inns. Speaker Trippe backs a bill to curb extortion at public houses during the convention. Public Service Commission would set maximum rates.
A jumble of medical and drug references mentions Bromo Quinine tablets and a failed attempt to cut a box, followed by a faulty note about a $180,000 loss by fire dated March 7 affecting Willan and machine shops.
Reports from Tien Tsin and Pekin describe mutinous troops looting and burning, with three orders issued by mutineers. Foreign troops and fleets, including US Marines and the Cincinnati, move to reinforce. Yuan Shikai’s guards shift positions as chaos spreads. Executions and martial law follow while men weep, fearing disbandment. cities brace under shifting loyalties and widespread unrest.
A collection of brief death notices and funeral plans: G W Withers 89 at 47 Lones Ave. W J Waters died in Siluria and moved to Poole's chapel. James L Bynum infant son of T W Bynum died at Hayden St residence with 3 PM funeral and West View interment. W B Mell 70 of Waycross died at his daughter's home after illness, Confederate veteran, survived by wife and children, funeral in Savannah. George W Sheridan of Salambua died after long illness, former city council member. H M Aids 43, Macon carpenter, funeral at 2080 Second St. George S Brown age 8, died, services by Masons. Thomas I Corrigan died in Tampa and to be buried in Atlanta with Sacred Heart church funeral.
Governor Stubbs and Senator Clapp spoke at the first Roosevelt mass meeting in western Pennsylvania. Stubbs urged Roosevelt’s nomination by June, predicting a large win, while Clapp warned Taft’s unviability and urged Republican defections to back Roosevelt to avoid a GOP defeat.
Obituaries list Miss Mary L Cunningham aged 70 died at 296 East Linden Avenue after 330 o'clock. Albert G Hash aged 84 died in a private sanitarium and funeral plans set for Fort Gaines. L U Y Thompson died in New Orleans and body stored in West View Vault. Mig Sarah Hoffman aged 67 died at Stogalia Street survived by daughters and son. Bodies sent to Pattersons chapel and Greenberg Bond establishment for preparation.
The American secretary of state and party left Tone, Costa Rica for Punta Arenas aboard the cruiser Maryland. Knox will visit Carinto, Nicaragua for a brief stop, then travel to Managua by train. Hugh Knox is ill and accompanied by his wife to Kingston. A banquet in San Jose honored the secretary with a cordial toast to freedom, equality, and republicanism. Flowers welcomed the party at the house, and serenade plans were scrapped when Mrs Knox retired.
The Junior Philharmonic Orchestra of the Atlanta Musical Association will present a concert next Friday afternoon March 8 at 4:30 at Little North Avenue Public School. Forrest Avenue and Tenth Street schools plan to attend in support of the three schools. Conductor Mortimer Wilson leads with soloist Mrs John Lamar Meek performing Grieg and Wagner pieces including a Nevin aria and a Schubert March.
J R Statham of 68 Woodward Avenue a city grocer says persistent poor health improved after trying Tona Vita as advised by Jacobs Pharmacy specialists. He credits renewed energy ambition and recovery to the tonic noting many others with digestive and nerve issues could benefit. Specialists claim many half sick people suffer until debilitated and offer Tona Vita to restore health at Jacobs Pharmacy Marietta Street during 9 am to 8 pm.
A physician urges medical societies to investigate a new drugless weight loss method by Dr Turner. He claims fat can be reduced without drugs, exercise, or starvation, citing cases allegedly achieving dramatic loss. The article advertises a booklet How I Reduce Weight 100 Pounds offered free to readers who mail a stamp and coupon.
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