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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

7

Swamp Root Product Ad and Georgia Convention Argument

An OCR fragment includes an advertisement for Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming unique efficacy and a free sample offer. It also contains a political speech excerpt criticizing a Georgia Democratic convention rule change, arguing for broad representation, rights to speak, and opposition to a single-man faction control within the party.

Kilmer Ghent Atlanta Daily Constitution Dr. Kilmer & Cao Binghamton M. E. Shite High Court of the People Straighe Road Georgia Tate Shell Denver

Pushing Glances of Cow Towns and Political Drift

Zealous supporters push for a Minnesota gubernatorial bid by Johnson. The piece highlights his homestead origin, rise from drug clerk to editor, and public life, noting his magnetism and eloquence. It traces Democratic strategy to nominate him at Denver, citing his 8,000 and 75,000 vote wins and a background of hardship.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington BD. C John Alert Johnson Johnson Sfeegh Lmelight Sahfsomss Gald Northwest Everybody's Magazine World's Work Minnesota Democratic Committee Chicago Denver Union Minnesota Peplé St. Peter Minn Sweden Caroline Hanson Haden John John+ Ron Jona Hedd Fonfisan Cep

Georgia Sociological Society Opens With Agrarian Education Talk

The Georgia Sociological Society opened with Dr Goille of the University of Georgia discussing agricultural training values. Prof Lawton B Evans from Augusta urged welfare work for mill children and rural high schools, framing Georgia's future around farming education, manufactured operatives, and trained teachers.

Atate Georgia Sociological Society Dr. Goille University of Georgia Agriculphel Lawton. B. Evens Augusts Jere M. Pound Georgia M. M. Parks Millerville Ociety Oeeting Boyle United States South Waata Soule

Minnesota Governor Johnson Praised as Rising Republican Leader

Representative Hammond of Minnesota extols Governor Johnson outlining his base and loyalty to party, his baseball roots, and leadership. He credits Johnson with tax reform, lowered railroad rates, a new state tax commission, a state cordage plant defense against the Cordage trust, and labor-friendly measures while predicting strong national prospects.

Hammond Minnesota Hamada Johnson Mr. Hammond St. Paul Siie Wieig Ohnson Chhildren Otva Profersionala Burleson Texas Pat National League United States United States Steel Corporation Breau New York New Jersey Illinoia Wisconsin North South Dakota Montana Kimi NU Soba Tecnica

Washington Introduces 68 Million Cotton Tax Refund Bill

A bill introduced by Rep Byrd of Mississippi seeks a $68,000,000 refund of cotton taxes collected by the U S government from 1864 to 1868. In Georgia, veteran John Gree died at age 75 in his doorway this week.

Washington United Statea Byrd Misatestopi Eran Dropy Macon John Gree Meralge Serine

Railroads Fined In Transportation of Cattle Cases

In Chicago on May 4, government actions against railroads for violations of the 25 hour law and cattle transport resulted in fines totaling 513,150. Railroads fined include Chicago Rock Island and Pacific 6,580. Chicago and Northwestern 3,900. Illinois Central 1,100. Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul 7,950. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe 6, etc. Most pleas were guilty, but Chicago and Northwestern pleaded not guilty.

Chicago Judy Milwaukee St. Pat Atchixon Topeka Senta Fe Clington An

Johnson Campaign in Alabama for Minnesota Governor

Alabama headquarters announce two week whirlwind Johnson Bryan campaign in the state. Opening rally in Montgomery on Thursday. delegates-at-large supportive candidates include former Governor Cunningham Moody and Kyle. Also reports on Atlantic battleship fleet uniting near Monterey and Santa Cruz.

Alabama Minnesota Birmingham Ala John 4. Johnson aAlabamia Montgomery Johnson Bryan R. M. Cunningham F- 8 Moody Osceola Kyle Santa Cruz Cal Monterey San Perro Sperry Monterey Bay Hemarka

Head’s Arasaparilla Purifier Sold Widely in Tablets

An old advertisement touts Head’s Arasaparilla as a general health tonic, claiming it restores appetite and strength, treats Blond diseases and run-down conditions, and often succeeds where other remedies fail. It advertises chocolate-coated Susmtabs sold by druggists everywhere.

Thaw Fights for His Freedom in Duchess County

Thaw presses for freedom arguing the case should be heard where originated. Judge Morehauser denies transfer to New York but may hear testimony there with consent. Thaw remains in Duchess County custody, with Jerome’s witnesses planned for May 11. He is attended by Sheriff Chanler and allowed visitors and meals from a local restaurant.

Graham Judicial New York Duchess County Morehauser Thaw Duchess ‘ County Jerome

Indict Drug Gists For Illicit Patent Remedies

In Chattanooga May 4 Judge John E McCall urged the grand jury to indict druggists selling preparations labeled as patent medicines but containing intoxicating whisky. He said traders profit from the practice regardless of wealth or social position and that minor offenders are punished while major violators escape scrutiny.

Chattanooga Tenn Federal Court John E. McCall McCall

Orderlies Discharged at Grady Hospital

Report from Grady Hospital indicates two African American orderlies were fired by Superintendent Meador after a dispute over cornbread with the head cook, a white woman. Trustees may investigate. Meador cited impudence as the reason for dismissal.

Sherg Grady Hospital Meador

Formal bid to reopen Shipp lynching case

Formal application filed with the United States Supreme Court in Washington seeks reopening of the contempt hearing in the Johnson lynching case. The court may reappoint James D. Masher as special commissioner to collect testimony from two newly discovered witnesses in Chattanooga Tennessee. The petition rests under advisement and the court suspends reconvening until May 18.

United States Supreme Court Chattanooga Tenn Washington J. F. Shipp Johnson James D. Masher

Upson Superior Court Opens May Term in Thomaston

Upson superior court in Thomaston convened for the May term with Judge E. Raegan presiding. After the grand jury selection, John T. Allen was named foreman and AB Cranford served as clerk in the session.

Upson Superior Court Thomaston E. ‘J. Raegan John T. Allen AB. Cranford

Soldier arrested for shaking hands with Emma Goldman

In San Francisco on May 4 Private Bowalda of the Fort Mason guard house is held after being identified as the soldier who shook hands with Emma Goldman at an anarchist meeting and pledged his assistance. He will be brought before a court martial by the advancing detectives of Hewan.

Poldt Briant Deen Gate Georgia Joseph. M. Brown Attu Isob Emma Goldman San Francisco Fort Mason Guard House Bowalda Jhanting Hewan Buwaida

Fire destroys portion of Perkins Lumber Plant in Augusta

A blaze in Augusta on May 4 consumed about three acres of the Perkins Lumber Company property west of McKinne street between Fenwick and Walkers. Loss estimated at 80,000 to 75,000 dollars, largely insured through J. W. H. Allen & Co. Eight or ten nearby frame houses and minor damage to a trestle and the Brewing company premises also occurred. Company president H. Reacoe Perkins and General Manager E. Teale reported the main east side factory and offices remained untouched and work would continue. Insurance on the affected section was stated as 66,700 dollars by R. H. Allen.

Augusta Perkins Lumber Company McKinno Fenwick Walkers Charleston Carolina Brewing Company Perkins H. Reacoe Perkins Savannah E. Teale J. W.H., Allen & Co Aingunce

Shadden Granted Permit to Be Buried With Father at Oakland

J H Shadden, dying Confederate veteran of 71, won council approval to be buried in his father’s grave at Oakland cemetery. The resolution, controversial before his death, was adopted amid debate as Shadden lingered at a Presbyterian hospital. Funeral plans to be announced.

Storm Shadden J. H. Shadeeh Counci Brave Soldier

Bride of Seven Bays Vanishes From Home

Thomas A. Glore, 59, reports his bride Minnie Nichols vanished one week after their marriage in Atlanta. He says she learned he had been in an asylum at Milledgeville and fled, leaving no word. The story notes their meeting at Magnolia Street and marriage at Dr. Landrum’s ceremony.

Thomas A. Glore Deak Lindsey Jett Bridagroom Mr. Glore Atlanta Minnie Nichols Magnolia Street Hudgens Bir Giore Mr. Gore Nichols W. W. Landrum Central Avenue Gt. Milledgeville

Secret order initiation and elopement described by groom

The narrative recalls being initiated into a secret order after recovering from measles and the fright that led to a trip to Milledgeville. The groom reflects on his bride Minnie Jordan from Tennessee, asking why she left him despite their happiness and his efforts.

Milledgeville Glove Minnie Jordan Camio Tennessee

Cox College Elocution Recital Delights Patrons

Entertainment at Cox College featured a polished elocution recital with selections by Miss Mobley Heard Price Wilson Dunn Sears Jones Low Osborne Cox Hatchcock Davison. Pantoming showcased Misses Baas Cox Dunn Jones Low McGraw Norvell Osborne Pusey Prince Sears Trawick Watson and Wilson.

Bulte College Park Cox College

Washington Club Fined for Player Reinstatement

Cincinnati news notes the national baseball commission fined Washington club $25 in two cases for violating ruling regarding the reassignment of players John Anderson and M. E. Heydon who had left the Washington Americans last season. The commission stated the fines were imposed for improper dealings while the players were not in service to another club.

Washington Cincinnati Ohio John Anderson M. E. Heydon Washington Americans National Baseball Commission Washington Club

South Atlantic Packing Opens Savannah Plant With 110 Butchers

The South Atlantic Packing and Provision Company opened its Savannah plant today. The company is composed of about 110 butchers, produce dealers, and professional men in Savannah and surrounding territory. Frequent famines and rising meat prices helped spur the organization and plant construction.

Savannah Specia South Atlantic” Packing and Provision Company Wah

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