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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

7

Hood Sarsaparilla promised blood purifier cure

A historical notice discusses Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted as a blood purifier that improves health, appetite, and sleep, offered in liquid or Saremtabs with price and availability. The piece then shifts to political maneuvering around the 1912 Republican nomination, outlining supporters, rival plans, and key figures like Taft, Roosevelt, and Fairbanks, with hints of harmonization and potential convention contention.

C I. Hood Co Lowell, Maas

Verdict for plaintiff in Mutual Reserve life policy case

Full verdict for plaintiff. Lou BR Da executrix of Meritt W Devin estate sued Mutual Reserve Life of New York over a $6000 life policy on Mrs. Davis. Thomaston defendant refused payment. jury awarded $45000 policy amount, $1250 damages, $500 attorney fees, and costs. Case heard in United States district court.

Mutual Reatree Life of New York United States District Court Lou BR da Meritt W Devin Mutual Reseree Restaurance Company of New Tech Davis Lamon

Narrow Escape for Mrs Webb Amid West End Fire

A morning fire on Alxona Street near West End destroyed the Webb home, Mrs Webb escaping through a blocked door with a sleeping neighbor boy rousing the scene as flames consumed the structure. The fire threatened nearby houses but was checked by the department and neighbors. the total loss was about 3500 dollars with no insurance.

Alxona Street Weat End Webb

Car dynamited at Pensacola shocking blast

A car explosion in Pensacola shattered windows and ripped doors as passengers escaped with bruises. The blast damaged the vehicle at a street corner, rattling nearby houses and leaving debris in the area. Police and witnesses described the scene as a strong dynamite blast with one car blown apart and others shaken.

Beuen Jontinal Weriait Atcaniz Motorraen

Augusta Hears Governor Smith in Civic Pageant

Governor Smith spoke at Augusta a grand opera event with about 1200 attendees. The crowd voiced support, interrupted by a heckler, and the governor criticized free passes for officials while defending his stance on transportation and state law.

Augusta Georgia Railroad Albion Panim Civic Eartiet Governor Syoth Nimety Citacne Hoa Kolnys Cohensq Nes Smith Peohtortson Gaverna Galfers Stith Wilton Smith Louis- Mille and Nashville Railway Goebel Hin Georgia Macon Telegraph Kan Railroad Railreau Pritied Macon Fiela Joe Brown

Water shortage sparks emergency funds plea for fire department

Amid a major blaze sparked by multiple leaking water mains Alderman Beutel and Chief Cummings pushed for urgent action. The fire department suffered equipment losses, including hoses and nozzles, and sought 325000 for two steam engines, heaters, aerial truck, nozzles, and hose to prevent future catastrophes.

Bose Beuteil Baymel Tina Plac Grealin Tutme Pirre Department Cummings Johnston Sixth Ward Curemirgs

Dr Gaston and wife to serve as missionaries in China

James Var Gaston and his wife were named missionaries by the Foreign Mission Board at the Baptist convention in Richmond. He will be medical missionary and take charge of Tysgar hospital at Laihou Fu in Shanwag province near Port Arthur. After visits to Virginia New York and St Louis they sail from San Francisco around October toward Laihou Fu, joining other Baptist missionaries there, while his wife, Annie Gray Gaston, is sister of T B Gay.

Laten Knox Pandenterly Ward Eld Illinois Indiana Pennsylvania New York Harmonialiis Womuan Taft Nes Hhim Fatrhamm Hughes Kivernor Tart Washington Vallenat Campalan United States District Attorney Joseph P Kealley Indlanpaoils Nolicherk James Var Gaston North China Foreign Mission Board of the South Richmond Gaston Tysgar Hospital Laichou Fu Shanwag Port Arthur Shantung China Laichau Fu Winch Hag Virginia St Louis San Francisco Laiho Fu Chine Atlanta Annie Gray Fluvanca County T B Gay

Fire interrupts talk on China. re-scheduled at church

The picture talk on China by Cameron Johnson, halted by a fire last night, will be resumed tonight at First Presbyterian Church. Talks on Japan and Korea are set for Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with Johnson noted for his superb stereopticon slides of mission fields and engaging delivery.

China Cameron Johnson First Presbyterian Church Japan Korea Air Johnson

Flames Damaged Historic Atlanta Landmarks on Marietta Street

A blaze scorched several old landmarks in Atlanta near Marietta and Spring streets. Notable losses included the Frye store site, the Goode home, the Delhis residence linked to the Western and Atlantic railroad, and the Clayton and Jones properties, all once prominent in city trade and society.

Charlie Balocenlz Ma Theta Street Broad Clayton Tom and Smith Clayton Litt Jones Mariette Street Free Corners John Silvey Allantas

Elkin Elected Head of Capital City Club

At a meeting of the governing committee of the Capital City Club Dr W Gikin was elected president to succeed W J Raoul who had already served as president but resigned due to ongoing business. Dr Elkin was then elected, John Wo Grant became vice president, and Janus D Robinson joined the governing committee.

Jnsight W . Gikin Presid Lent W J Raoul Raoul Ing Elkin John Wo Grant Janus D Robinson

Death of Captain Oxford in Dawson County

Captain William EB Oxford a respected planter and Confederate veteran died at his home six miles above Dawson City. He was seventy two and served in many roles in Derell County including recently being reelected chairman of the Democratic executive committee.

Mxecatre

Multiple Deaths and Obituaries Reported in Local Notices

A string of obituary notices and funeral announcements from a local paper lists the deaths of Prat Ubeek Ws Peal theek 24, Lola Bowdy Lebly Downs, 83 year old Klodward avenue resident, Paterson & Kons undertakers handling details, and several other profiles. Also noted are services at Farry Poole chapel, interments in Westview and Decatur, and plans for funerals for Myron Crow’s infant, Mary Kitchens, Nellie May Fletcher, James W Hyndman, and others with brief home and service notes.

Prat Ubeek Paul Cherot Magnolia Grienberg Gonit & Bloomfid Griffin Ga Wien Lola Bowdy Ellie May Pletcher Nellie May Aver Fletcher South Prvor Street Westview James W. Hyndman James Wyndmen Terry Street Mra GH Snider East Henter Street

Arrest of Savannah editor on criminal libel warrant

Savannah Georgia. Way 11 sapecil p So! C gohnsén, editor of Tha Tribune, was arrested today on a criminal libel warrant sworn by RR Wright, president of the state industrial school for colored youths. The charge alleges Wright attended the Wasnesboro Republican convention as a delegate on a forged proxy. Johnson was held under a 3360 bond at the commitment hearing.

Savannah Ga Sapecil C Gohnsén Tha Tribune RR Wright State Industrial School For Erioune Wright Wasnesboro Johnson

Atlanta Women in Washington Organize National Civic Federation Branch

Values and leaders from Georgia and Alabama attended in Washington to form a temporary National Civic Federation branch. Mrs John K Otter of Atlanta and Mrs Frank J Woodruff led the nominating group, with Edith Comer of Alabama as temporary secretary, as discussions covered welfare and hygienic conditions for women and child workers.

Manhington Spenal Washington National Civic Federation Tomarrow John K Oitter Ananta Frank J. Woodruff Atlante Major Jayne Allan Gutley Woodruff Edlth Comer Alabama Women of the Cabinet

Caucus backs currency bill in House vote

Washington May 1 by 4 to 16 the Republican members of the House agreed to an emergency currency bill drawn by a special committee from the game conference last week. The measure authorizes an emergency issue not to exceed 500000000 obtainable through the national clearing house association scheme.

Washington House of Representaiies Vreeland New Turk National Clearing House

Chief Cummings praises water supply and crowd control

Chief Cummings stated the water supply passed the test after a blast night with good pressure and ample water. One weak stream from a Bartow Street plug was corrected to ensure safety and permit fewer charges at the Piedmont stables side entrance. Officers blocked Marietta Street intersections to keep onlookers back and maintained discipline during a busy fire event.

Cummings Bartow Street Piedmont Stables Marietta Street Bartow Orpheum

Straw ballot held for all the offices in state primary

A straw ballot conducted at Whitehall Street from May 7 to May 9 listed results for Gov Joseph M Brown Hoke Smith Lt Gov Lon Livingston J L Mayson Sheriff John W Nelms and several local contenders. Voters registered Sworn to and subscribed, with figures showing counts for each candidate and noting the process was overseen by a notary public.

State Senate Jack Linton Cr Haile Merritt Bros Caurer H Fx Stardey Jogenh ‘Thompson Ur Hale Wiviehad Sane Rchors Smith Eele Epes Brent Fulton Gaence eBorn Smith and Brown Constitution Jung Whitehall Street Hale Moerritt Bros Calhoun Martin Batts Rages George Anh Laine Alex Stephens HA. Alexander Henry W Grady Walter McDiresth Walter

Hats Hit New Summer Peak In Georgette Normandy Style

A fashion preview for the week highlights summer hats as the crowning glory of gowns and garden parties. Georgette Normandy Bonnet returns with Valenciennes lace and velvet trim, while Paris notes favor tailored hats and feather novelties. Big black hats remain in vogue with plumage and flowers in bold scales. The shop invites readers to a hat consultation and preview of ready-to-wear pieces.

Georgette Charlotte Corday Mme. Georgette Valenciennes Paris

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