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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1905

Page

9

Baby Mystery Cleared. Baby Found After Surrender

Jay McMahon, uncle of the infant, turned himself in after the baby was found by Detective Ozburn and Patrolman Arrowood near Cobb county, at G. H. Maloney's home. The child, left on a doorstep, was to be taken to a relative in Greenville, as Maloney and others described a relieved mother and an uneasy city reaction.

Ozburn Arrowood Cobb County G. H. Maloney Jay McMahon Mattis Williams Farmer Maloney Constitution McMahon McMchon Warmer Maloney Gund Nim Maloney Hhs Atlanta Greenville S. C Ball

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills advertised for skin eruptions

Eruptions dry or moist, scaly tetter, and other skin eruptions are blamed on humors from defective digestion. The remedy urged is Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills to “thoroughly defuse the blood” and build up the system. Testimonials offered on request from L Hood Co. Lowell, Mass.

Hood L Hood CO Lowell Mase

New Rule Book for Policemen Committee Named

A police board committee of four led by George E. Johnson will revise the rule book. It plans to compact rules, elect officers for day evening and morning watches, limit changes to providential cases, and curb reporters access by officers. Daily reports will be required. captains and the chief may guide publication.

Police Board George E. Johnson Nunnanly Morriss Brandon Johnson Mr. Johnson

From Athens to Jefferson Railroad Progress Report

Athens Ga March 15 Special reports the community has raised twenty thousand dollars to construct the Athens to Jefferson railroad. George J Baldwin will be notified of the funds and the road is expected to start within days and be completed and in operation within twelve months. The Jefferson to Gainesville gauge will be broadened, with a possible extension to Dahlonega.

Athens Jefferson George J. Baldwin Orkom Gainesviln Dahlonega

Child Abduction Suspected After Rivering Incident

Report states a man took a baby to the river with a woman returning to the city without the child. Sha was identified and taken to native bar racks. A search failed to locate the man. Foul play suspected and authorities expect to notify the girl's father in Greenville while holding McMahon and his sister.

Sha Chief Ball Hold McMahon Greenville

Freight Rates Aired In Court In Cotton Mills Case

A hearing before Judge Judson C. Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission examined freight rates for southern mills versus northern and New England mills. The Covington textile firm alleges southern rates favor southern mills and harm northern competition. Southern officials testified rates to the west are equitable, while the case, involving Creanwarter and Lanette bleachries, continues with questions about tonnage statistics and source data.

North New England Worthern North End Judson C. Clements Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Mills Reliance Textile and Dye Works C. Covington Southern Railway Creanwarter Bleachery Augusta Lanetta Bleachery Land Dye Works Ofanette Ala West Point Coyington Mills

Southern mills face north rivals in freight rate debate

At Atlanta hearings, witnesses discuss freight rates and alleged competition between southern Georgia Alabama cotton mills and New England producers. Officials argue rates to the western market are just, while counsel demand precise data on outputs and direct competition.

Gress Company Changes Hands In Major Georgia Sale

The G. V. Gress Company of Milltown in Berrien County has been sold to the Barney & Smith Car Company of Dayton for about 300000. The deal includes a large modern sawmill, timber reserves, and the Milltown Air Line railway, with hearings noting current rates as fair. Prominent railroad officials attended the hearing.

Tifton G. ¥ V. Gress Company Milltown Berrien County Barney & Smith Car Company Dayton G. V. Gress Company G. V. Gress Wilcox County C. B. Compton Lewisville Keghville G. ¥. Biles The Queen and Crescent G. R. Knox Nashvile Chattanooga St. Touis A. G. Jackson Georgia, Railroad A. Pope Seaboard Air Line

The Value of Charcoal for Health and Beauty

A Buffalo physician praises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for absorbing intestinal gases cleansing the mouth and throat and improving complexion and breath. The lozenges cost twenty five cents a box and are sold at drug stores.

Stuart Buffalo

Identified Charlotte Woman Lillian Erwin Found Dead

Coroner's jury at an inquest linked the Maine hotel suicide victim to Lillian Erwin of Charlotte North Carolina. Identification came from Mrs. Vaughn and corroborating witnesses including Mr. Brooks and the Piedmont hotel staff. The body bore a laundry mark L E and a scar on the lower lip, with the husband registered as A L Johnson. The coroner's report suggests suicide by chloroform, though further steps await family input from Charlotte.

Maine Hotel Lillian Erwin Charlotte N. C Shirley V. Brooks Peachtree Street Merk L E M. D. Vaughn Marictt Street Barcllag & Brandon J. W. Hurt Georgia Schafer Misa Smith Conyers, Ge Conyers Atlante Barclay & Brandon

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