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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
7
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney and urinary tract cure. It claims to ease rheumatism back pain bladder issues and improve nocturnal urges. The pitch offers free sample bottles and a book by mail with the address in Binghamton New York and asks readers to note the product name precisely.
Cornelius N. Bias, a measurer for the National Republican Campaign Committee, testified before a special grand jury in New York drawn at the District Attorney’s request to probe insurance matters. Bliss testified to contributions by the Mutual to the national campaign fund, and was reportedly questioned on similar lines. DA Jerome declined to discuss Bliss’s testimony. Other witnesses included Charles Procter, C. Gretsinger, W. C. Edwards, and the Guaranty Trust Company treasurer.
In an afternoon Torrey gospel union service argued the Holy Spirit is a person not mere influence. He urged worship of the Spirit and explained knowledge feeling and will as His marks, urging believers to yield to His lordship rather than use Him as a power for personal gain. He cited Bible verses to prove the Spirit’s personhood, love, intercession, and grief.
The Birmingham conference notes the adoption of a resolution to strike the worldly amusements clause from the discipline and to empower bishops to draft a new paragraph on the subject. Delegates discuss revisions, church control of a publishing house, and expansion of evangelistic missions amid swift daytime business.
Judge Speer of Georgia spoke at Yale Law School on the unwritten law governing presidential initiative. He cited Roosevelt's San Francisco aid and Funston order as examples, noting Congress’ two million dollar appropriation affirmed presidential power while stressing no textual basis. He pointed to events from Chicago to Russo-Japanese peace as instances of executive action.
Bessie Lasalle, a young woman from Boston, was arrested by Officers Sanford and Connally in Tampa on a warrant for grand larceny. Local police await requisition papers from Tampa authorities as the case details remain unclear and the suspect may be sent back to Florida. Ten thousand people attended Mecklenburg declaration anniversary events in Charlotte with military drills by U S cavalry and infantry units scheduled for tomorrow.
A reader testimonials the Pyramid Pile Cure easing severe pile pain and swelling after a 50 cent trial. The ad claims a free sample by mail from Pyramid Drug Co and urges readers to then buy a 50 cent box from their druggist.
An 19th century medicinal advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female infertility and related ailments. It claims to restore health through natural roots, asserts safety, cites testimonials, and offers free pamphlets from Dr. Pierce's Buffalo, New York institute. It emphasizes cures for nervous debility and reproductive disorders with supportive notes on ingredients and physicians.
Report from Atlanta describes large crowds at Ponce de Leon Park for the debut of the Casino season. Music, acts, and attractions drew hearty attendance despite cool weather with Miss Kitty Traney and several performers praised for quality.
Edna Rexford testified that Mrs Bohnefeld told her to get out and hustle after going to police station. Turnkey Bostick described Moon as calm. Officer Coker backed his claim that Bohnefeld blamed him for political defeat. Hearing continues tonight at 8.
The American minister to Chile reports the Chilean government accepted the invitation to participate in the naval and marine exposition at Hampton Roads next year commemorating Jamestown’s tercentennial. Chilean navy representation will be by the cruiser Baquedano.
May 21 in Washington a revived debate over admitting Indian Territory as a state resurfaced as the measure was proposed as a rider on the appropriation bill. The discussion drew attention after being broached by a close adviser to the President.
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