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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1906
Page
12
A Melrose Massachusetts reader, Richard son, reports kidney trouble improved after using Swamp Root. He says a doctor found him in splendid condition and endorses the vegetable remedy. The ad offers free samples and one dollar bottles from Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root, Binghamton NY.
Councilman Oldknow unveils a lengthy ordinance to prevent theater fires, modeled on Chicago and New York laws. Key features require fireproof construction, level auditoriums, multiple exits with wired glass or metal coverings, fireproof stages and curtains, proper stair enclosures, noncombustible scenery, specified seating widths, and sprinkler plans with fines under 200 dollars per violation. The measure targets new theaters and insists on clear interior plans for public safety.
The JK Orr Company stockholders approve a new Atlanta shoe factory to produce about one thousand pairs daily, with David H. Kirkland in charge. Construction starts immediately, location to be decided, and operation slated for October 1. The project aims to boost Georgia and southern industry and attract skilled labor from the East.
Hood's Sarsaparilla lauded as spring tonic while Georgia born enterprise expands in Atlanta. J Kerr Shoe Co reports record sales, plans a new factory for men’s shoes, with Orr as president and D H Kirkland as vice president. Kirkland to oversee summer procurement in New England. Board reelects C G Johnson F Pomeroy J W Bates W D Beacham and others.
Georgia Pharmaceutical Association plans its thirty first annual meeting in the New Kimball banquet hall on May 22 and 23 with 100 to 180 delegates expected. Officers include Max Morris of Macon as president and W B Freeman of Atlanta as first vice president. Financial and program details are forthcoming amid anticipation of the National Association of Druggists meeting in Atlanta in October drawing thousands.
In Tampa Florida May the jury awarded the government 396 dollars against W D Wolles a prominent saw mill owner for cutting timber on 1000 acres of government land. Judge Locke set the verdict aside as insufficient and ordered a new trial at the next term. Wolles had been tried criminally and acquitted before the civil suit.
A Missouri pharmacist testimonial touts Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for consumption and lung ailments. The letter claims three patients recovered, with the product guaranteed by druggists and sold in bottles of 500 and 1.00 dollars.
Advertisement touts Eclipse Catarrh Cure as instant relief for catarrh and stuffed air passages. Claims a vegetable formula permanently cures even severe cases and offers a week’s treatment plus free booklet and testimonials. Provide name and address to receive samples and pipe.
Strong resolutions were adopted at the Southern Methodist general conference in Birmingham urging the U S government to interpret laws to prevent discrimination against Chinese students merchants and travelers. The move, urged by missionary Young J Allen, aims to ease hardships while protecting U S safety.
In Scranton on May 6, miners voted to accept the operators first proposal for a continued anthracite contract with a three year outlook and no discrimination toward suspended workers. A conference with operators in New York was agreed for Monday to debate contract length and suspension terms. Mitchell urged moderation, stressing wage equity while cautioning against a broad strike, signaling a likely return to work by May 14.
A New York court awarded Dr RB Pierce the libel suit against the Curtis Publishing Co owner of Ladies' Home Journal for 200000 dollars. The case centered on a May 1904 article by Edward Bok asserting Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription contained alcohol and harmful ingredients. Dr Pierce contends the medicine is a vegetable formula with no deleterious components and claims the publication damaged his reputation. Evidence included testimony by the association's vice president on ingredients drawn from Golden Seal Blue Cohosh Lady's Slipper Black Cohosh and Unicorn roots, and authorities from the United States Dispensatory and American Dispensatory supporting their remedial claims. The defense later retracted noting no alcohol opium or digitalis in the product.
Arnold, an employee of the Grass Tailoring Company at 140 Peachtree Place, was robbed at 1 a.m. by a man and two Black women after a conversation about cheaper lodging. In a dark alley they forced him to surrender $45 and a gold watch while they fled. Arnold, new to Atlanta since Tuesday, had been boarding at the Washington Hotel on Central Avenue.
Flowery Branch Lodge No. 2 Knights of Pythias was installed last night. Officers elected include Chancellor Commander B. Millikin and Fleet Commander AT. McHinne. D Hawkins and Stovall named RUA M W and M of By. O P Mann named F. Denson and Addison elected grand lodge representative. Gainesville team conferred degree work.
The Fulton superior court will convene Monday morning with Judge John T. Pendleton delivering a prepared discourse on law, its integrity, and its future. A new grand jury will then be formed under court bailiff guidance for a brief recess inside the courthouse as it organizes and prepares to begin work.
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