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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1905
Page
5
Advertorial appeal touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. Cites testimonials from soldiers and readers of The Atlanta Daily Constitution. Offers free sample bottle and information book from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
The October 22 1905 Jackson reading shows 38 degrees and a health board order removing prior quarantine ordinances. Jackson plans to maintain a public health quarantine until further notice while other towns may lift theirs in days. The Pensacola Gazette notes yellow fever updates with new cases and recoveries, plus camp policy changes as Mississippi reports varied coastal figures and shifting quarantines.
New York on October 24 reports lawyers and bar members forming a group to back William Travers Jerome for district attorney. The piece notes four past presidents of the bar, Jack Adler offers use of Grand Street Theater for a Jerome mass meeting, and Adler asks audiences to support the "one honest man" for office amid Jerome's anti–cadet system campaign in the Ghetto and East Side.
London October 23. Stephen Coleridge denies George Bernard Shaw's claim that Sir Henry Irving sought knighthood. Coleridge, longtime friend of Irving, writes that Irving solicited no knighthood at any time or place and asks Neue Freie Presse to publish the denial based on his personal knowledge.
The Southern Homeopathic Medical Association began its twenty second session in Louisville with an invocation by Rev C B Woodcock and the reading of the recording secretary’s report. Dr H N Clendenin of Louisville delivered it. President Dr C L Smith of Lexington appointed standing committees. Papers on tuberculosis were read by Dr Wills Kuung of St Louis and Dr George S Coon of Louisville. The meeting will continue tomorrow.
Memphis report notes promoter Aaron Frank resigns as president after ten plus years guiding Little Rock baseball. W B Miller elected president as stockholders approve a largely new board. Ownership changes raise speculation about Dale succeeding as manager amid uncertain finances and prior profits. Satcher Garvin sold to Birmingham.
Novelist George Meredith slipped on leaving Boxhill house and fractured a bone in his left leg. The accident, occurring in October, raises concern due to the writer’s advanced age and fragile health.
Montgomery October 23. The governor, on state health advice, ordered quarantine raised for Alabama areas north of Calera. The line runs Phenix Lee county to Sylacauga to Calera to Tuskaloo ga to McCrary Pickens county. south parts remain under quarantine. Frost and cold weather justified the change, Dr Sandera says. Chattanooga also lifts its quarantine after July 28.
Brigands attacked a detachment near Alyat railway station injuring one Cossack and killing several. The remaining Cossacks withdrew under pressure as authorities assess the incident and pursuit continues.
Colonel Edward Lafayette Russell recalls President Roosevelt's Mobile visit with deafening applause as the president greeted locals on stage and shook hands with hundreds before departing by special train. The crowd's warmth and cordial reception left a lasting impression on the city.
Washington October 23. For the twelve months ended June 30, 1905, 886 persons were killed and 13,783 injured in accidents on railway trains according to a report by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Compared with 1904, deaths rose by 11 and injuries by 4,123. There were 1,230 collisions and 1,888 derailments, with 163 collisions and 89 derailments affecting passenger trains. Damage to cars engines and track totaled 2,410,000 dollars.
In New York on October 23 Herman Schultz, distraught over his son's death by gas last week, shot himself in the head beside the coffin as the funeral service was read. Mrs Schultz and three daughters fainted. the son's funeral was postponed so father and son could be buried together.
A new model worker colony opens at South Deering with 300 Hungarian and Austrian workers and families, about 1000 residents housed behind a stockade. Cottages, stores, and a dance hall are provided, with curfew at nine and strict rules to keep workers from changing jobs. The dance hall hosts an opening ball for the employees.
President Roosevelt vows to remove any public servants found to be crooked and to strengthen the navy. He cites lessons from history, stresses a vigilant federal stance, and pledges firm action while praising naval readiness and national unity. He notes a forthcoming train stop near Montgomery before continuing to Tuskegee.
An advertisement touts nervous disorders as brain and nerve ailments with symptoms like headaches dizziness and melancholy. It promotes a nerve renewing tonic and liver pills claiming to rebuild worn nerves, citing a boy’s recovery and promising refunds if unsatisfied.
Monroe Ga October 23 Special a special Walton superior court convened to try Algie Bachelor for the murder of J F Darby Judge R B Russell presiding After three minutes deliberation the jury found Bachelor guilty and he was sentenced to hang on November 13 Solicitor General S J Tribble C H Brand and others appeared for the state while Robert I Cox Clifford Walker and P Coley were appointed to defend The case rested on dying declarations showing Darby went to Bachelor home to levy on cotton and was shot as he drew near in self defense the courthouse was packed and Bachelor was captured after a public manhunt
Reserves from three police precincts were summoned to the lower city to quell a threatened riot in the Syrian quarter amid ongoing tensions following the arrest of Bishop Hawaweenle for his alleged involvement in a shooting in Brooklyn. The area has seen ongoing excitement due to clashes between supporters and opponents of the bishop.
Report states police cleared the streets tonight after a man sustained minor cuts and stab wounds. Two Syrians were arrested and charged with inciting to riot in connection with the disturbance.
Advertisement asserts varicocele can be cured without business disruption and without harsh methods. Offers free examination and consultation, cites nearly 25 years of experience, claims cure and guarantees while noting no extra charge for medicines and alleging misleading statements elsewhere.
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