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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1913

Page

10

Nomination of Harris not yet confirmed

Washington May 6 Special William J Harris nomination not confirmed by the Senate today among contested ones. Democrats unlikely to block Harris who may be approved soon. Georgia postmasters Carollton W F Brown Calquitt Veny M Miller Fayetteville Samuel B Lewis Louisville Charles V Clarke Bandservilly Andrew J Irwin Social Circle Mattle KE Gunte. Harris and wife William J Harris arrive in Washington awaiting Baltimore trip for Mrs Harris at Johns Hopkins for treatment.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington William J. Harrie Harris Martine New Jersey E. Dana Durand Durand Cropy and Sinners Georgia Confirma Carollton W. F. Brown Calquitt Veny M. Miller Fayetteville Samuel B. Lewis Louisville Charles V. Clarke Banderyvilly Andrew J. Irwin Mattle KE. Gunte Senate Sinclair Townsend St. Marys

Massachusetts visitor discusses cotton schedule inconsistencies

Lindale mills guest from Massachusetts, here today, scrutinizes the Underwood bill’s cotton schedule. Campaign manager J Paper Brown ally Votney Williams of Waycross Journal attends and is seen as a potential goalmaster candidate. Other attendees include Dr. G P Folks, Edgar D Carnwell, J D Crawford, Dr. W H Buchanan, and A H Morgan, the latter now assistant postmaster.

Massachusetts Lindale Votney Williams The Waycross Journal J. Paper Brown G. P. Folks Edgar D. Carnwell J. D. Crawford W. H Buchanan A. H. Morgan

Mind in Blank Girl of Waycross Wanders From Home

In Waycross Georgia May 6 a 15 year old girl Miss Lee Hall daughter of J H Hall wanders from home after eluding her father and neighbors. A daylong search across a 50 mile radius fails to find her with patrols urged in larger cities and police to watch for her in case she was lured away.

Waycross Lee Hall J. H. Hall Misa Hall

Missouri begins construction of new capitol in Jefferson City

A formal ceremony marked the start of construction on Missouri’s $4,500,000 state capitol in Jefferson City on May 6. Governor Major and state officials attended as the foundation work commenced, with completion expected by September 1.

Missouri Jefferson City Major Harry P. Moilehem

Quinine and Iron General Tonic Promoted in Ad

An old ad extols Groves Tasteless Quinine and Iron Tonic as the most effective general tonic for malaria chills fever and strength. The copy notes the tonic is tasteless with bitter ingredients dissolving in the stomach acid and claims a 30 year southern recognition.

Dr Porter antiseptic healing oil advertised cures many ailments

An advertisement extols Dr Porter antiseptic healing oil as the ultimate remedy for wounds burns sores ulcers eye lids throat skin and scalp diseases with trial urged to prove its fame. It promotes Brom Quinine laxative with a one day cold cure and warns to look for E W Grove signature on every box.

Porter E.w.grove

Naval stores factors plan holding company proposed

Savannah May 6 naval stores factors representing 75 percent of spirits turpentine and rosins growers met to discuss forming a holding company to protect producers. A second meeting will set operational details as the American Naval Stores Company is no longer part of the plan. Participants from Wilmington to New Orleans attended.

Savannah American Naval Stores Company Wilmington New Orleans

The Girl From Qut Yonder at the Atlante

Theaters present The Girl From Qut Yonder with Billy Long and the stock company in the week’s first matinee. Agnes Tinsley Harrison shines in a hit role as the Atlanta lonery girl with a strong chorus of friends and improved company performance. Next week's bill features Are You a Mason a loud comedy with seats on sale today and Forsyth week interest centers on Belle Story and The Burglars Union, plus The Kid Cabaret in the lead Gus Edwards act.

Qut Yonder the Atlante Billy Long Agnes Tinsley Harrison Atlanta Miss Long Mr. Vail Forsyth Belle Story Fe Tre Miss Story Williams, Thompson Copeland Steppers Zenuins Gus Edwards the Kid

Atlanta Ad Men Enjoy Gigantic Jag of Joy Night

The Atlanta Ad Men club packed Cafe Denechaud with 180 members and guests for a lively evening titled Gigantic Jag of Joy. Highlights included Bess Jordan’s balcony songs, cards by Bain, cartoons by Mac Jones, and a hunt for missing silver before plans for the Baltimore convention were announced.

Atlanta Cafe Denechaud Ita Bess Jordan Harry Goodhart Mr. Bain Thurston Mac Jones Billy Parkhurst Santa Loundsburg Me. Denechand Fred Houser Gandhari F. J. Merriam Beulah Dawson Louis Kulpatrick Baltimore Bert Adams

Illinois Soloks Boxing Bouts Titled In City Meeting

Springfield UK May 6 Members of the legislature state officials and municipal officers from several cities attended a scientific boxing entertainment raising support for Senator Carrolls bill to legalize ten round bouts. Fifteen hundred witnessed four bouts with prominent Chicago figures including Mayor Harrison and boxers Fred Gilmore Mickey Sheridan Jimmie Barry Johnny Coulon Frankie White Packey McFarland and Wille Schafer. Referees included Representative Frank McNichols and Senator Carroll.

Springfield Carros Harrison Chicago Hoe Carroll Senate Fred Gilmore Mickey Sheridan Jimmie Barry Johnny Coulon Barry Coulon Frankie White Frank McNichols George Hilton Pete Boyle Packey McFarland Wille Schafer Senator Carroll

Industrial Bureau For Atlanta Assured

The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce confirms the establishment of an industrial bureau to attract new manufacturing plants. President Wilmer Moore will appoint a organizing committee within days to set up the bureau and handle related matters, signaling the bureau’s anticipated value to the city.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Wilmer Moore Atlanta South Industrial Bureau Chamber of Commerce

Peace Congress in Success

Dr J J Hall returns from St Louis where the fourth national peace congress was well attended and enthusiastic. Representatives from the United States Canada and South American republics were present and active.

J. J. Hall St. Louis Canada

Burns Club Accepts Invitation to Barbecue Event

Members of the Burns club accepted an invitation to attend a barbecue next Saturday and will participate as a group.

Burns Club

Washington Street Viaduct Suffering From Holes on Sidewalk

Citizens complain that portions of the Washington street viaduct are sieve like due to countless holes where glass lights should be. Pedestrians, especially women attending events at the Auditorium, must cross the viaduct on foot amid danger and discomfort.

Washington Street

Fragmentary sidewalk hazard report from damaged page

Fragmented OCR notes describe a sidewalk and viaduct area with glass cover and people tripping. The text mentions shoes and a slippery surface, indicating a hazardous public location with broken glass present near a viaduct.

Class Social Postponed By Second Baptist Church

The class social for class No 3 of the Second Baptist Church Bible school, originally set for next Thursday night, has been postponed a week and will now be held on the following Thursday night, per teacher William Hurd Hill yer's announcement.

Second Baptist Church Bible School William Hurd Hilleyer

Start Your Baby With Sound Health

A period ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic for infants and all ages. It claims safety, pleasant taste, and non gripping action, with endorsements from families and a refund guarantee. Free samples offered by mailing address in Monticello.

Dixie Dudley Magnolia Ark Caldwell Earl Dudley Dixie W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Atlantic Beach Developments Highlight Regional Access

The text notes Atlantic Beach is seventeen miles from Jacksonville and linked by a top-rate road, a convenient rail schedule, and an anticipated electric line soon, underscoring improved accessibility and growth prospects for the area.

Atlantic Beach Jacksonville

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