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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement urges readers to consider kidney health noting that nine tenths of sickness stems from kidney trouble. It claims kidneys filter the blood daily and suggests Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, offering a free sample bottle by writing to Kilmer Co in Binghamton.
Fragmented 1903 letters accuse Senator Platt of pressuring Miss Wood over marriage plans to Middleton and Janeway. Legal actions in Douglas County Nebraska name Mae C Wood and others as defendants seeking $25006 plus release disputes. Confessions of harassment and a settlement near $10000 surface amid assertions of coercion and arrest, with further court continuations noted. Also brief naval movement: battleships sail toward Puget Sound from the Atlantic via Golden Gate to visit California and Oregon ports.
Braxton Miss Jog Catena reports a five year drinking problem ended by a home treatment. She claims complete cure with no business loss or discomfort and says the remedy cost 1250 dollars, cheaper than a sanatorium option, recommending the treatment to others seeking abstinence.
Free trial and home treatment for drug addictions offered by James Howe Cure Remedies at 28 Poplar Avenue Memphis Tennessee. Ad promises prepaid charges, free sample treatment, and correspondence confidential with tonic claims for nervousness insomnia and tobacco habits along with permissive references to alcohol and cigarettes.
In Little Rock on May 18 the Arkansas legislature failed to convene, with no quorum at four sessions. Speaker Alien Hamiter and Acting Governor Pendall faced opposition as lawmakers dispersed without a new president or an extraordinary session. Governor Pendall avoided a senate presence, while Donaghey advised against entering the chamber. Adjournment remained the goal, awaiting a quorum.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a wise tonic to restore appetite aid digestion and support health in homes, praising its usefulness and widespread favor.
Broadwell's letter from Roswell urges Georgians to sign a petition nominating a Southern Georgian for president Roosevelt. The appeal emphasizes national unity, ethical leadership, and impartial administration, asking residents to sign regardless of party and to mail their names to support a Roosevelt nomination.
A Chinese man identified as Lee committed suicide this morning at about 116 o clock firing a 432 caliber revolver through the breast. He had come to town from a distance and was said to be demented. Police questioned companions while Captain Shepard held them until witnesses could be examined.
James L Mason announces a first ward talk at 115 Pelura Street corner West Fall at 7:45 PM for white voters. Walter Wellerath plans a legislative address at Carroll Academy tonight at 8.30. The Ladies of the Assembly Methodist Church hold an ice cream festival at 110 Davis Street at 8. Tonight the Baptist Tabernacle hosts three free lectures on Korea China and Japan by Rev Dr Johnson with doors 7 to 7:15. A telephone scam at Chapel Street involved a bogus delivery man and $10 loss. suspect fled and no trace.
Washington lawmakers back a bill creating a five member House panel and a five member Senate panel to study federal acquisition of millions of acres in the Appalachian White Mountains region. The plan aims to improve river navigability and timber lands under a $20 000 funding, with an agreement option for landowners to permit saw timber under department guard. The commission would report to the President by January 1908 and Congress thereafter, shaping the bill's fate this session.
An investment note describes a $2,145 per front foot price for a property formerly Coca Cola Company owned, now Estey Organ Company site at 99 Peachtree Street, sold through Forrestsdalr to LW McClure of McClure fen Cent stores. McClure plans to hold the property as is and may rent, with the $2,146 front foot figure cited in closing.
At a May meeting the state text book commission adopted resolutions to reconsider awarding conditional contracts to the American Book Company for Texas school books and to advertise for bids. The action follows an Attorney General opinion asserting the company was part of a trust and directs attention to other concerns.
Rain delayed arrivals as acts at the Orpheum Casino last night offered a lively vaudeville show. The new color scheme of green and white enhances the theater, with acts from Matthiasens Bend overture to Bob and Tip Company, Henry Chive and Senor Andonegal drawing applause. The Royal Zenda production and Bijou show mix drama, comedy, and tragedy, while stage employees stage a benefit at the Orpheum featuring Gus Edwards School boys and local actors and amateurs including Miss June McKachron and Elmer Green.
Illinois Central stockholders approve director plans to buy Kensington and Eastern and Memphis and State Line roads. They authorize increasing capital stock to 12355200 by 285120 new shares to fund construction, improvement, and maintenance. The increase passes by 633783 shares to 356 shares.
Washington May 1 The Supreme Court ruled Texas 1905 railroad taxation unconstitutional condemning a 1 percent tax on gross earnings for railroads wholly within Texas and proportional sums for partly within the state The decision holds the tax as a restraint on interstate commerce in a ruling led by Justice Holmes with concurring opinions from Chief Justice and Justices Harlan White and Weitenberg.
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