Trial of county physicians opens before commission
The county commissioners began the investigation of grand jury charges against Dr. J. W. Hurt and Dr. Everard D. Richardson with two hours of prosecution witnesses drawn largely from convict camp staff. Superintendent Donaldson defended the doctors, claiming the reports were misleading and that convicts were sometimes sent to work rather than kept in hospital care. Major Nathan Lyons testified of a ten hour delay before a sick convicts death, prompting further scrutiny of hospital overcrowding and doctor response times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hurt
Everard D. Richardson
Donaldson
Nathan Lyons
Hurt
Reuben Arnold
Richardson
James W. Austin
Rosser
Amas J. Donaldson
Kurt
PB. Morgan
Grand Jury
Tors
A. M. Guck
Head
O. F. Jones
Buckhead
Arnold
Mr. Jones
Br. Jones
Albert Howell Sr
County Works
Howell
Dr. Hurt
Major Lyons
W. R. Rosser
TJ. Anderson
Gailer J. J. Fain
Burana
Ard
Lunon
Combs and Barettes Show Elegant Hair Ornaments
A display of decorative shell combs and barrette styles highlights the new assortment. Gold filled backcombs studded with diamonds and green tourmalines, a broad top with an Empire design, and diamond-tine plaques with enamel accents are among scores of pretty, fetching patterns.
Freedom for Nine Convicts in Clemency Action
The Prison Commission, with few capital cases left, prepared clemency and commutation recommendations for May 16 hearings. Milton and Jesse Rawlings, and others facing death or long terms, await the governor's decisions as Eastman rioter cases conclude. Orin Duresse, a Macon bigamist, along with Thomas F. Allen and several others, seek pardons or commutations, while some petitions were declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Jesse Rawlings
Tfe
Columbus Cody
Houston County
Huss Grant
Morgan County
George Broughton
John Graham
Sumter
Henry Howell
Eastman
Stafford Foster
Lange
Bigamist
Orin Duresse
Macon
Duresse
Florida
Aquor
Thomas F. Allen
Bibb
Allen
Jon Hill Hall
Bible
George Peterson
Floyd
Ivyane Fish
Hancock
Nquor
Tom Hii
Polk
Andy Ker
Carroll
Will Pears
Coweta
Afo
P. Kambrough
C. H. Scott
J. J. Carroll
Patton
Joe Holt
Folk
Jesse Osborne
Dink Grant
Chattahooches
Tom‘ ‘Childs
Pike
Alex Thomas
Jeff Phillips
Horace Jones
Chatham
Acid Phosphate Tonic Note in Household Remedy
A fragmentary note mentions HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE and a teaspoonful added to water as a tonic, alongside references to SuBarnies. The text is incomplete but indicates a home remedy practice using labeled products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Gala week for post aA Savannah Drummers Entertain Guests
Savannah Ga May 14 Special indications point to a successful gala week for post A of the Travelers Protective Association. Drummers will entertain guests starting Tuesday and continuing through Thursday with retail merchants from Savannah and wholesale houses urged to attend. Mayor Herman Myers will welcome attendees, with J K Overstreet and Rev G A Otuman among speakers. Charles Marks chairs arrangements, Joseph Vontein to marshal the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnah
Savannah
Protective Association
Thasias
Herman Myers
Wellcome
J. K. Overstreet
Sylvania
G. A. Otuman
Enil
Charles Marks
Joseph Vontein
Advertising Drives Factory Expansion Across New England
Many manufacturers have doubled plant size after advertising in The Ladies' Home Journal. A New England shoe maker, warned by salesmen of falling demand, saw advance orders surge on advertising proofs sent to dealers, prompting plans to double plant capacity due to boosted business. The Curtis Publishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
New England
Sapres’ Home Journal
Fire drills save Lee Street students as flames sweep school
Miss Mills ordered a drill as smoke filled the Lee Street school. Children, led by drummer boys Brooks Lovelace and Howard Denham, marched calmly outside to safety while teachers coordinated the orderly evacuation. A misstep by Miss Mills caused minor injuries.
Gate City Terminal Company Seeks Charter to Build Atlanta Terminals
Application filed with Secretary of State Philip Cook for a charter of the Gate City Terminal company with P S Arkwright and others connected to the Atlantic and Birmingham and Atlanta railroad interests. Capital stock set at 500000 with possible increase. plan to construct equip and maintain Atlanta terminals on Peters Street and improve the line from Howell's station into Atlanta. Trains expected to run into Atlanta from Birmingham and Brunswick by January 1, 1908.
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Gate City Terminal Co
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic Barich
Philip Cook
Gate City Terminal Company
Arkwright
Harry M. Atkinson
Atlantic and
Atlanta, Birmingham and
Atlantic
Tee Gate City Terminal Company
Howell's
Peters Street
Brunswick
Postmaster Robbed at Riverton After Severe Illness
G W Fouts, Riverton postmaster, recounts a near-fatal robbery and recovery from a chronic liver complaint. He credits Electric Bitters for curing his jaundice and maintaining health for eleven years. Prevents biliousness and supports stomach, liver, kidney, and bladder function. 60 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W. Fouts
Riverton, Jr
Ballard Bifocal: One Frame for Near and Far Vision
Walter Ballard Optical Co offers bifocal lenses that combine near and far sight in a single frame. Manufactured with advanced machinery, these lenses are marketed as superior to traditional bifocals and are sold globally. The Atlanta based firm advertises its ophthalmic prescription department and refracting opticians at 61 Peachtrea Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Walter Ballard Optical Co
Peachtrea Street
Atlanta
Straus Quits Mutual Life Board Post
New York May 11. Oscar S. Straus former United States minister to Turkey will refuse reelection to the governing board of the New York Life Insurance Company following the resignation of William B. Hornblower as a trustee. Mr Grtaug has been a trustee for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus
Mutual Life
New York
William B. Hornblower
New York Life Insurance Company
Oscar S. Straus
United States
Turkey
Grtaug
Brave Children Save School as Fire Strikes Basement
Miss Mills led students to safety as flames rose from old shingles in the basement of the school. Drummer boys Howard Denham and Brooks Lovelace aided the evacuation, while teachers praised calm conduct and fire drill. Miss Mills was injured but shaken, and the origin of the fire remains uncertain. Local fire crews arrived at 10:56, preventing greater damage.
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Miles Mills
Howard Denham
Nis
Edward Wenham
Culver Street
Brooks Lovelace
Thomas Lovelace
Park Street
Miss Mills
Strohbar Cleared of All Charges in Florida Case
Gainesville Florida May after thorough investigation the Alachua county grand jury returned no indictments on all counts against J N Strohbar former Atlantic Coast Line agent accused of embezzlement. Prosecution by ACL with top legal talent and expert witnesses noted. Strohbar had been acquitted on similar charges in Atlanta and came to Florida voluntarily to face the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line
Florida
Gainesville
Fla
J. N. Strohbar
Grand Jury
Alachua County
Strohbar
Atlanta
Terrell
Georgia
Street Car Hit By Flying Train Near Chattanooga
An electric street car on the Chattanooga Southern line was struck by a moving train at a crossing near the city innets this morning. Two men were killed, one fatally injured, several others hurt and bruised. The car carried laborers from St Elmo to work. a one legged man escaped injury. Dead include Milton Rankin, contractor, and W W Perrigo. Injured: Fred Fry, T J Hanlin, Ben Randal, Robert Justice, Frank McCoy, William McNeill, Jack Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga Southern Railroad
City Innits
St. Elmo
Milton Rankin
Perrigo
Fred Fry
T. J. Hanlin
Ben Randal
Robert Justice
Frank McCoy
William McNeill
Jack Bethel
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DR A
Richardsons
Jores
Esterday
Drs. Hurt
Maier & Berkele
Pardon Board
Rawings
Post Aa
THE
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Bosros
Misa ‘Mills
Litte
Lee Street
Bac
Jine
Miss Mis
Zachery Street
Zachery
Ling
Beasts OF
Burden
Qur
DR. Price
Mwa
Eiseman Bros
Etseman Bros
Eiseman
Whitehall St
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