Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1906

Page

9

Golden Medical Discovery spring tonic claims nature cure

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic extract from forest roots and herbs. It promises to purify the blood, tonify the stomach, liver and kidneys, and restore vitality after winter illness, boasting public approval and extensive long term sales.

Dr. Pierce R. Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Pierce Athens Golden Medical

Soldier’s clothes spark daring Elopement Plot on Decatur Street

Police unraveled a tale of love and desertion at a boarding house on Decatur Street. A soldier named Carroll lent his uniform to Mary Gossett to elope with Walter Overstreet. A fight with George Kelly occurred. Overstreet did not appear. The case was to be investigated by the recorder.

Decatur Street Rowin Dayne Hood Ros Esc Carroll Company EH Seventh Infantry Fort McPherson Mai Gossett Walter Overstreet EB Overstreet Ithe Giel Carroll Overstrest Mary Gossett George Kelly Kelly Overstreet Temple

Putnam Eatonton March 18 candi dacy and local races

In Putnam Eatonton on March 18 George W Nelson announces candidacy for county treasurer against Captain COW Davie Hen T J Ingram and Captain AS Reid announces for ordinary. Hon Wyoon Jenkins Jr, current legislator, will not seek reelection. Reid faces no opposition. Belgrade Servia March 14 the old ministry will return with General Gruis as premier and foreign minister. Mayor Gibbes reelected in Columbia March 13 in a substantial majority defeat of State Senator J Marshall.

Putnam Eatonton George W Nelson Cow Davie T J Ingram Reid Wyoon Jenkins Captain Reid Belgrade Servia General Gruis M Stojanovich Gibbes Columbia Hasel Gibbes Benator J . Marshall

Alex W. Smith Named President of Atlanta Fair Association

Alex Worth announces the election of Alex W. Smith as president at a 4 o clock board meeting in Atlanta. Vic Smith will head the state fair activities, with J Lee Barnes as vice president, Frank Weldon reappointed secretary, and Charles I Ryan reappointed treasurer. The group plans the state fair to be held in the city this year.

Alex Worth Atlanta Fair Association W R Joyner Vic Smith Atlanta Atlanta Association Mr Smith J Lee Barnes Frank Weldon Charles I Ryan Ths City

Railroad Bill In Senate Prompts Leader Speech

Senate actions include bills on government notice secrecy and bridge construction plus congressional backing of Delaware and New Jersey boundary dispute. Senator Simmons of North Carolina delivered the principal speech on rail rates, backing House measures with room for reasonable changes. Senator Tillman plans daily consideration of the rate bill after routine business ends.

Simmons North Carolina Washington Senate Delaware New Jersey House Tillman

Resistance in Coucouron Over Church Property Seizure

In Prives France on March 13 residents of Coucouron about 80 miles from here resisted the inventory of church property under church state separation law. Doors are heavily barricaded. Strong writings barred windows as armed men with rifles and a siege posture are in place to defend the church.

Prives France Persia Toon Coucouron

Telegraphers Union Backs Southern Wage Scale

Washington March 13 The five member committee representing telegraphers and station agents of the Southern railway agreed to accept the road's wage scale. The plan sets no fixed minimum or maximum but adjusts wages to fit individual cases as part of a general wage re adjustment across the system. General manager H Spencer said the company schedule aimed at broad wage re adjustment along the Southern railway.

Washington Southern Railway H . Spencer Southern

Railroads cheer warm spell boosts fruit prospects in Georgia

Railroad circles welcomed a pattern of mild weather as freezing temperatures shifted away from Atlanta and Georgia to the Ohio valley and New England. The 50 degree days and sunshine favor fruit growers, with foliage already showing, easing fears of cold damage if the warmth continues. Old Dominion travel agent Richard R Window visited Atlanta praising regional prosperity and industrial optimism.

Atlanta Georgia Ohio Valley New England Richard R Window Old Dominion Line Mr Window Old Dominion

Water board splits on supply contracts in bid decision

The water board awarded principal contract to L M Rumsey Manufacturing of St Louis with Atlanta representation by C 3 Warner. A $1200 bid from Cotton States Belting and Supply led to a withdrawal by J O Bailey, prompting re bid and readvertisement. The board considered partial awards to Rumsey and Cotton States, but vast savings favored Cotton States, though discount terms and delivery details were disputed.

Board of Water Commissioners Frank Price L M Rumsey Manufacturing Company St Louis Atlanta C 3 Warner Cotton States Belting and Supply Company J O Bailey Water Board Bailey Ind Park Woodward Cotton States Company Romsey Compan Humsey Company Warner Wade

Steel Company Surplus in New York Report

The Sloss Shef field Steel and Irom Company reports for the fiscal year ended Movember 302 surplus after charges depreciation and all dividends of 381 078 an increase of 348 442 from the prior year when no dividend was paid on common stock.

Old Dominion folders and new Southern rail cars arrive soon

Individuals boast about their diligence and keep an Old Dominion folder under pillow for night work. Southern railway orders for the first of the year include box and coal cars of a new pattern to ease car scarcity. Freight traffic remains heavy as cars are pressed into service. deliveries are expected from now on to relieve congestion nationwide, especially in the watchful navy sector.

Old Dominion Southern Railway

Wife to Leave Prophet Dowie in Major Split

Chinago Maren reports that John Alexander Dowie and his wife head of the Zlor church have separated. Mrs Dowie claims insiders misled followers about church finances as she plans to sell Dowie home furnishings to aid the church. In Savannah, spring sessions study the Able testimony on divvying funds tied to river and harbor contracts with fraud. Diplomatic efforts to recover absconded conspirators continue.

Chinago Maren John Alexander Dowie Zlor Daily News Dowie Lulu Dewis Jnbrokes Zion Cit Savannah United States Court Casr J Johnson Greene Gaynor Carter Strannal LJ Johnson Harbers Engineering Department Johnsons

McMichael challenges opponent to countywide debate

Marion count candidate McMichael seeks joint discussions with opponent H J Damell Sr across every precinct in the county. McMichael, former senator and representative, known for the McMichael school bill aiding local educational rights, faces Damell, a well-liked farmer with limited public speaking experience. Outcome of the challenge is unknown.

Maroc Buena Vista Ga H McWiehael Marion Counts Hiy J Ho Damel Sr WeWehae Twenty Fouth Hous Daniel McMuichaels

Reyes Resignation Rumors Stir Washington

Rumors spread that President Reyes of the republic of Colombia may resign soon. The absence of the Colombian minister to this country and unspecified legation leadership leave officials uncertain about the president’s plans and the timing of any resignation.

Senor Tritin Legation

Also Mentioned on This Page

Istone Mandrake DR. Plerge Buffalo Decatur ST Oxfords Whiteball Street Alex W. Smith Prophet Dowie Elijah Greene Gaynor Wwmwichael Who Bradfield Regulator Ce
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication