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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
8
Honolulu dispatch reports officers believe Mrs Fane Tathrop Stanford was murdered by criminals in San Francisco. Experts say ingested strychnine with soda could cause death. doctors note only a small amount was found. Deputy High Sheriff Rawlins will travel to San Francisco to consult police.
North State Supreme Court in Raleigh hears three capital cases this week. The attorney general will appear in all. One case from Lenoir cites Leains Exam for murder, alleging he killed his stepson Walston after marrying Walston’s mother.
Betsy Hamilton entertained a large appreciative audience in Eatonton Georgia last night at the opera house with readings and recitations. The entertainment benefited the local Presbyterian church and a sizable sum was realized.
Mexico City March 8 Report says John W Gates is slightly improved though his threat is still inflamed. He will start tonight for Tampico and expects pleasure from tarpon fishing there while seeking restoration of health at sea level.
Bluntton Blustton Ga March 8 Special Fire visits Blustton burning W B Hattaway store and stock loss 88000 with 2200 insurance. Sanders Coachman livery stable loss 2000 insurance 500. WW Green cotton warehouse no insurance. Total losses this week in Bluston reach 30000. Americus Bank prosperity Planters Bank Americus annual meeting declares 10 percent dividend for twelve years with board reelects and high surplus growth.
The body of John H Reagan was buried at East Hill Cemetery in Palestine Texas after a heavy rainstorm. Railroads ran special trains to transport mourners while business closed and streets were draped in crepe. Gov Lanham and state officials attended along with Confederate veterans and Masonic rites were held at the graveside.
Peculiar to itself Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to purify blood, alterative and tonic effects, offering radical cures of humors and eruptions, relieving fatigue, and building up the system at low cost. It asserts no other medicine matches its performance or value.
A delegation from the African Methodist Episcopal church led by Bishop A vivant Walters and B Wy Ar ett met President Roosevelt to seek equal justice and a race commission to study the nation’s race question. They also urged the nomination of Charles W. Anderson as collector of internal revenue for New York’s second district. Roosevelt said he would consider the request.
Firemen Bob Glass and Tom Dillon sustained serious injuries in a chemical engine blast while aiding at a major fire at Calder Bros store. Glass suffered head to toe lacerations from flying debris. Dillon endured severe facial burns and possible vision loss. Nearby property was consumed as the blaze spread in Thunderbolt village.
Covington Ga March 9 Special Pat O Neal pleaded guilty to assault and battery after shootingTom McNally at a gypsy horse traders camp Sunday afternoon. He was fined 100 dollars and the costs. Washington March 8 The resignation of W W Rockhill as director of the Bureau of American Republics has been accepted. William C Fox is expected to succeed him.
A Buffalo physician extols charcoal as a safe purifier for the stomach and bowels. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are promoted for improving health, complexion, breath, and blood. The ad claims daily use benefits, costs twenty-five cents a box, and praises charcoal over other products.
In Augusta on a March night, Deputy Marshal Stalnaker horsewhipped Postmaster Smythe after a dispute tied to political tensions and party factions. Smythe says the act was uncalled for and plans to pursue legal action, possibly swearing out a warrant against Stalnaker. Both men expressed regret, while officials weigh further steps.
Carrie King of Sioux City Iowa credits Peruna with curing kidney trouble and preventing colds while keeping it in the house. Other testimonials from Mars, Darington and Oakland veterans claim relief from bladder and kidney issues after long struggles and large costs. The ad claims Peruna treats all kidney diseases as catarrh and credits Dr Hartman for its use. numerous letters assert success.
Charlotte March 8 Special The city water commission awarded the standpipe erection contract to RB D Cole Manufacturing Company of Newnan Georgia. Contract price about 15000 dollars. Standpipe to be 30 feet in diameter and 135 feet high. Six other bidders competed.
Calhoun Ga March 8 Special the superior court opened the case of the state against A M Cox charged with murder The shooting occurred on Christmas Eve as Cox and tenant Jesse Roverigan argued over a gun in Coxs dining room Robertson ran for the door and was shot in the back Cox says he fired to frighten him not to hit him The jury was charged tonight by Judge A W Fite and retired Starr Erwin and Seah Wright defended Cox Solicitor Sam P Maddux led the state
Raleigh March 8 Special The Legislature authorizes a new female patient building at the hospital for the insane costing 40000 dollars plus 5000 for Soldiers Home cottages and dormitory upgrades. It also funds a 90000 dollar chemical laboratory at the State University and conversion of the existing building to a virological lab. Additional allocations include 7500 for a new dormitory at the Negro Agricultural and Mechanical College in Greensboro 5000 for an amusement hall at Morganton and 4000 for a new building at the Appalachian Training School for Teachers in Ash County with conditions on private gifts or college property transfers.
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