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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1905
Page
5
In Paris area on March 4 Mrs May Helm walking with her 3 month old daughter was attacked by a loose donkey. The animal seized the infant twice, causing fatal injuries in the first attack and later leaving the child dead. Mrs Helm was injured and her husband, returning home, found the aftermath. The baby later died from the injuries.
Savannah report notes Colonel W. G Obear criticizes the company for unsoldierly conduct during a reform period. Officers defend the troops and say the criticism is unfair to the command. Obear recommends consolidating Liberty County cavalry units, while captains oppose changes citing strong showings and approval by inspections.
An old advert claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure indigestion and stomach weakness by aiding digestion, resting the stomach, and nourishing the body. It asserts the tablets, made from vegetable and fruit essences, build strength and improve appetite. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents per package.
Governor Northen to speak at Second Baptist Church on revival plans for April across city churches. Other items report a fatal machinery accident at Pather Junction, several obituaries including Mrs C W Strosher and Mrs Mary Hubanks, a grand jury session in Atlanta, and deaths of Mr and Mrs R S Armstrong’s relative in Birmingham, plus the body of Mattie Eva Lang en route to Georgia for burial and the Moore girl’s death from lung congestion.
A bold offer invites rheumatic sufferers to claim a full dollar’s worth of Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic Remedy with no deposit, no risk, and no payment required later. The ad explains how rheumatic poison builds in blood, how kidneys fail to cleanse it, and how the remedy cleanses the poison and stops crystal formation, promising relief and urging readers to request a free package order and a free book on rheumatism.
Augusta March 14 Special the second and last day's session of the interstate commerce commission opened this morning at 9 o'clock with R W Jackson for the plaintiffs testifying. James F Verdery of Enterprise mill followed, showing current rates at 41 cents versus 39 cents previously and asserting discrimination. He said he would prepare a yard rate comparison for final hearing. Water rates could be cheaper if bridge draws allowed boats to dock nearer the mills. Judge Clements queried about other mills objecting to the rate. Verdery noted nearby smaller mills shipping less. Figures showed a 40,000 capacity car valued at 6200 dollars, carrying two cotton bales weighing 820 pounds and totaling around 30,000 pounds and 6500 dollars value. Attorney R J Southall read a petition with rate figures and minutes since 1880. Judge Baxter objected to disclosure of board minutes. The court adjourned at two.
Booth, the Black man charged with shooting Policeman W H Cheshire last Sunday night, was captured last night by a Turner-led squad. He was found in a house across the Chattahoochee river in Cobb county and brought to the city jail. Cheshire remained in critical condition with hemorrhages after an attack at 9 PM, family summoned as he lay in hospital.
The Macon report details the disappearance of W H McDaniel a railroad man from Atlanta after a visit to Sirs W A Ray in Macon He left after purchasing return tickets to Atlanta and has been missing over a week His wife had paid a $10 fine for him on a drunken charge and he was released from confinement.
Senator Bacon was due to deliver the principal speech on the ratification of the treaty but fainted near the end of his remarks in the foreign relations committee. Physicians prescribed rest as he has been overworked amid the Swayne case and closing session strain. He was assisted to his carriage and returned home.
Fruit experts in Midland say the recent cold did not injure the crop but buds were scarce due to last year's abundance and a dry summer. The Htherta variety is noted as a weak bearer and overall yield is unlikely to reach normal levels. Bishop A Coke Smith will preside over the Columbus district Methodist Conference at St Paul Church starting April 13.
Willemstad March 14 Advices from Caracas say the appeal hearing of the New York and Bermuda Asphalt Company against Venezuelan sequestration was postponed to wait for Venezuela to act against the French Cable Company President Castro is said to have ordered the court to null the contract and permit seizure of the cable company property The government has cut the coast cable east and west of La Guayra to block communication with revolutionists in Trinidad Europeans in Caracas are excited.
O H Miller a wealthy Fort Valley resident and head of Georgia Agricultural Works died at his son's home aged 78. He owned the Centennial cotton gin he invented. Survivors include his wife and four children F O Miller Mrs Bulttle Wynn J L Brown and Stella Miller. The notice also lists multiple deaths and brief obituaries from nearby towns and individuals.
A late 19th century pamphlet style ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal cure for women ailments. It claims cures in ninety nine percent of tested cases and frames the medicine as a health restoring tonic for the womb, supporting general strength for working women and debiltated patients. The testimonial letter praises lasting relief from constipation and advocates against inferior substitutes.
Ninteen people die and over forty injured when a five story tenement at 105 Allen Street erupts in flames in the early hours. Coroner suspects incendiary origin and orders inquest while officials blame fire and building inspectors amid a crowded East Side disaster. Identified victims include Michael Solomon and Rose Wiener among others.
Macon Georgia March 14 special union tailors employed by McKay and Bro and Samuels and Simon walked out today demanding a 10 percent raise. They had accepted a 5 percent compromise earlier, a 0 percent increase was requested now, affecting about 23 cents per pair of pants. Oscar Jorden a Jones County planter died suddenly last night and funeral services were held near HadDocke Station today.
In Americus Georgia on March 14 special notice was served by legal counsel for the estate of the late Judge Thomas M. Allen. Heirs announce a contest of sixteen thousand dollars in life insurance policies transferred to various purchasers by the deceased. Several Georgia insurers were notified not to honor death claims to the assignees. The estate cites a state law forbidding policies taken out where there is no insurable interest. Policyholders have not yet decided on a legal route to protect themselves.
In Savannah Georgia on March 14 the U S court appointed commissioners to value losses from the government seizure of land needed for a lighthouse on St Catherine's Island. The majority report by Charlton and Douglass set damages at 75000 dollars for the Bauer estate. Brunner's minority urged 150000 dollars. a prior board had assessed 100000 dollars.
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