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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1905
Page
6
The Great Fair at Macon opens this morning after workers prepared the grounds last night. Organizers expect a busy inaugural day with locally sourced exhibits and crowd-friendly attractions.
Constitution Bureau Macon Ga October 23 big day for Macon as gates open for the Georgia farmers fair and live stock exposition at Central City park. Governor Terrell arrives from Atlanta attends parade cavalry drill luncheon ascension of Follette in air ship horse racing and fireworks. Officials expect thousands and a reception at Volunteers armory with about 800 dignitaries.
City commissioners met in executive session to decide on civil service for the police but adjourned after about ninety minutes without action. Dr. Fox and several members criticized lacking nerve as the board planned to reconvene with the council committee next Friday night to pursue the civil service matter.
An old tonic advertises Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming quinine and iron build health while driving out malaria. The formula is printed on every bottle and touted as safe and effective. Sold by all dealers for 97 years with a price of 0 cents.
Ex congressman Jerry Simpson born March 3, 1842 in New Brunswick rose from sailor to bank of politics. From 1881 to 1895 and 1897 to 1898 he served in Congress, later living in Roswell New Mexico where he pursued stock farming until his death. Known as Sockless Jerry for not wearing socks, he was a colorful reformer and entertainer in Washington society. In another item, Mrs Estelle Dobbins of Cartersville Ga died today.
A period-voice appeal invites young men to explore the Great Southwest as a rich source of coal oil gas and minerals. It promises ready markets near gulf ports and discounted travel rates via the Frisco System for fall round trips. Readers are urged to request information and subscribe to Southwest magazine for updates.
Mrs. S. E. Monroe of Tallahassee died suddenly in Valdosta aged 72 after a city drive. Amanda Schilling of Marietta wife of F.L. Schilling hardware man died at home leaving ten children. services at Episcopal church and city cemetery. Pierre Lorillard Ronald, 78, New York coaching figure, died after kidney operation at his city home.
Professor Sylvester Dwight Judd, 35, formerly of the United States Geological Survey and Georgetown University, was found yesterday hanging by a rope from a rafter in the garret of his home on the old Frederick road. Once in government service, he suffered mental trouble leading to loss of position about a year ago and a period in an asylum before his discharge two weeks ago.
The Dorothy K James, a steel steamer built in Chattanooga, was launched this morning. Constructed by showrights imported from the east, workers have been at it for three months. The boat draws ten inches and has power enough for four large horses, intended to haul materials to contractors at Hale's bar for the lack and dam project.
October 23 Fall River mass reports intensified textile tensions as Manufacturers' Association rejects Textile Council request to restore pre 12 1/2 percent wage cuts from July 28 1964. Proposal included 8 percent direct raise with monthly profit sharing tied to cloth market. If no agreement strike risk rises with operatives to keep mills open through week end. six mills restored 1904 wage schedule at Barnard mill. Laxative Bromo Quinina ad ends.
Columbus Georgia wires report a white primary set for November 28 to choose a mayor and eight aldermen, with the ensuing election described as a mere formality. About twenty five black voters are registered, as the city’s ticket is historically white. The system, long in use, has effectively eliminated the black vote and drawn minimal opposition for Mayor Chappell, while several alderman candidates are expected to run in a restrained field.
The New York city board of elections dismissed protests against Hearst for mayor and other Municipal Ownership League nominees. It ruled petitioners may use the name Municipal League and the ballot emblem of a pair of scales. Protests against twenty league candidates for minor offices were ordered onto the official ballot.
A note thanks regular patients and callers who sought consultation during a busy period at our office. The message expresses sincere gratitude for the consideration and courtesies shown amid the great rush as hundreds of afflicted individuals were attended.
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