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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
8
Salts and cathartics wake the liver to action but ruin the stomach and worsen dyspepsia. They harden the liver, requiring larger doses, and lead to end dyspepsia and constipation. Delicate organs cannot be helped by abuse. Cascarets offer the good results without the harmful effects.
The 1908 tax returns of the Georgia Southern and Florida railway show a total return of 1,730,000 with 825,000 in certain lines, while the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company audit notes indicate a stable position with reduced expansion. The city council proposes Atlanta host the annual Confederate Veterans meeting in 2008, inviting state and local officials to support, appoint a committee, and coordinate with Birmingham leaders for the event. A separate note reports a Lake Superior Corporation pulp mill fire destroying a facility across the lake, with an estimated loss of 200,000.
Chicago May 18 appellate court affirmed lower court ruling that saloon operators cannot be forced to close on Sunday. The opinion argues that granting such power to courts would undermine executive functions and the balance of powers in government.
Prominent Baptists are chosen to lead the temperance fight as the Southern Baptist convention adjourns after a session with Osage Pawnee and Mexican delegates. Resolutions condemn liquor sales and urge prohibitions while a 15-member temperance committee is formed with headquarters at Waco Texas. Delegates from many states report mission work and urging expansion of home and foreign efforts.
Proceedings focus on affidavits from Mrs May Inman Gray and others as Judge Pendleton weighs Walker P Inman estate exposure. Thomas Barrett Jr cites indorsements by Inman totaling about 200000 to 275000 dollars. assets around 600000 with 480000 notes indorsed by Walker P Inman. Readings cover James R Gray, Morris Brandon, Samuel Inman, S H Askew, and The Atlanta Journal editors. adjourned to resume at 330 this afternoon. stock security details for The Atlanta Journal explained.
Montgomery Baseball Club president Robert J Chambers and first baseman Baxter traveled to New Orleans to attend an inquiry led by President Kavanaugh's clerk into the dispute between umpire O Brien and the big first baseman after a Saturday incident. If O Brien is proven to have struck the first blow, Chambers will press for the Maver to return to play.
Chariton Iowa May 1, it was disclosed that in the years before his death the late cashier FFR Crocker of the defunct First National bank paid more than 500000 to a Chicago and New York firm for stock trading operations. The bulk came in the last days of his life as he dumped 30000 to 40000 daily into speculative ventures hoping to save the bank.
Freda B Miller, longtime traveling passenger agent for the Illinois Central in Atlanta, has been named district passenger agent with headquarters in Birmingham. He will move to Birmingham to open offices on May 30 as the Illinois Central launches passenger service into that city. No immediate Atlanta successor will be named, Miller will continue to oversee the territory.
The House approved the general deficiency appropriation of 17 368 872 dollars under suspension of the rules, completing the bulk of the government supply bills with no general debate time. A joint resolution provides 4195 dollars monthly for life to widows of Surges James Carroll and June Lasear, recognizing their service. details touch on yellow fever transmission by mosquitoes. In Nashville a separate report notes grocery merchants in Russellville, Kentucky, tied notes to store doors warning not to buy goods from Clarksville and Hopkinsville.
A telegram confirms Atlanta will host the National Society for Promotion of Industrial Education convention the last week of November 1906. The Georgia branch was formed with 400 members in Atlanta and officers and the constitution were sent to Alexander in Boston. The roster includes Roosevelt cabinet members and leading university and railroad figures. Simultaneously the Georgia State Teachers Association will call a meeting to gather prominent educators from across Georgia.
Special to The News Cox will address voters in the city auditorium tomorrow evening to support Joseph M Brown. Bibb County workers plan a large hearing to mobilize Brown supporters as voters are expected in large numbers. Convention of College Girls Mayon Ga May 18 Phi Mu at Wesleyan June 2 3 4 with a banquet at Lanier Hotel and social events.
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