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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
2
Local notes and dispatches cite June heat in Georgia while politics and figures appear. Columns mention Governor Slaton, Taft tariff debates, Roosevelt, and strains with Japan amid war memory, plus farm forecasts and regional crop talk near Pavo.
Speaker Underwood urges excluding tariff and currency measures from the special session as the leader pushes a broad legislative ban. The move aims to limit bills and keep priorities tight amid assembling political maneuvering.
An Asheville physician reports a tuberculosis serum discovery that is meeting approval from surgeons in the U S Navy Department. The claim reflects progress in wartime medical research and potential civilian applications.
Charlie Morse wins election to lead a steamboat firm and plans to oversee its affairs in person. The item notes his belief that more work lies ahead as he resumes financial duties amid other local dispatches and questions about fishing trips and travel.
A jumble of quotations and mock political remarks surfaces with lines from Bryan Taft Roosevelt and Cannon. The piece notes suffrage debates in Congress and hints at Heflin and Ohio lawmakers in a rowdy political scene.
Idaho Representative Mr. French proposes a federal amendment to the Food and Drugs Act to redefine misbranding for poisons and require labeled poison content with at least one antidote and dispensation details. The measure aims to curb dangerous patent medicines by mandating clear poison labeling and colored glass containers.
The Thomasville High School commencement filled Young’s College Auditorium with family and friends. Notable moments included class history by T. L. Spence Jr, class poem by Gladys Stanaland, class prophecy by Rissah Zangwill, class will by Elean or Howell, and valedictory by John Finlayson Mays. Captain A G Miller delivered the address praising the South and urging further effort. Diplomas were presented to eighteen graduates by B R Jerger, with music directed by Ida Helen Mathews.
A Nicaraguan government representative advocates a separate canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific for three million dollars. He argues it would cut freight routes to the Orient by over two thousand miles and serve commercial interests, though Panama’s project remains costly with uncertain returns. The piece notes Senator John T. Morgan’s historic support for the Nicaraguan route and cites differing views on future canal plans.
Madrid May 30 Premier Romanones and several cabinet members resigned triggering a political shakeup in Spain. The move follows ongoing tensions within the ruling government and reshapes the executive in Madrid.
The Wright family expresses gratitude for the many acts of kindness and floral tributes received during Ralph's illness and at his passing. They especially thank those who cared for him at his bedside and ask God to bless each helper.
A fragment describes a medical pitch by Dr Sines touting cures for pains and ailments with claims of relief and a price tag. The garbled text references unreliable promises and long standing illnesses, implying a sensational patent remedy advertisement.
The Georgia Railway & Power Company seeks a state Supreme Court appeal following a Rabun Superior Court verdict that the defendant holds full title to disputed Falara lands. The decision affirmation, aligned with views of Governors Smith and Brown, ends debates urged by Mrs. Helen Longstreet and the Tallulah Conservation Association.
May 30 Atlanta reports the idea of creating Barrow county with Winder as county seat to resolve voting and court access across Gwinnett Jackson and Walton counties. Proponents say the change would modestly affect three large counties and improve local governance.
Private dispatches report a mob attacked the Monterey Governor's residence. Authorities killed or wounded sixty rioters as security forces restored order amid unrest in Monterey yesterday.
A new serial guide published in Frankfort on-the-Maine explains aerial sightseeing of Berlin by balloon or aeroplane. The May report notes directions to view the city and surroundings from the air, offering best vantage points and routes.
Rev. Dennis O'Sullivan of Savannah Georgia died of heart failure aboard the liner Adriatic May 26 while en route from New York to Queenstown. Burial set for Cahiroveeen Kerry Ireland.
Mr Leander Joseph Sturdivant requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of his daughter Laura Katherine to Mr James Val nere Hawthorne on Wednesday June eleventh at twelve noon at St Thomas Episcopal Church Thomasville Georgia Rev W H Higgins to perform the ceremony Laura will be given away by her father Ethel Miller maid of honor Hubert Hawthorne best man The couple will depart at 405 for a bridal trip to New York Boston Albany and other northern points
Four men are held in Raleigh on suspicion of stealing an express package worth $1,900 en route from the Treasury Department in Washington to Louisburg North Carolina. The incident involves a transport in Kilowhite Wilmington and three other individuals. Police report the package contained nineteen hundred dollars.
A Jonesville reader reports suffering from long standing womanly trouble. After hospital surgery and unsuccessful medicines she used Cardus tonic and improved significantly. The letter extols Cardus as a vegetable remedy with century long use for conditions affecting women. Open invitation for instructions and trial sample from the Medicine Co.
Atlanta May 30 Judge John T Allen Milledgeville state senator elect and former assembly member disputes 36 Randolph Anderson claims over the Senate presidency race Anderson claimed a majority of 25 votes Allen says he has three sure votes and local politicians doubt Anderson overstated strength Allen a seasoned parliamentarian says he is confident of election
The Atlanta Association of Building Owners and Managers, formed yesterday, plans to send a delegation to Cincinnati for the Sixth annual convention and to invite the 1914 gathering to Atlanta. Local officers include Charles Wilkison president and A W Martin vicepresident. If attracted, the national convention would be a milestone for the South.
Nashville jury failed to agree in the trial of Mrs Leola Jones charged with the last year murder of Mrs Alva Cave widow of a son of former Captain General Cave of the United Confederate Veterans. She allegedly shot Mrs Cave through the heart at her mother's home.
On May twenty first Ralph Wilkes Wright died after a nine week illness of infantile paralysis. Born January twenty fourth 1904 he lived nine years three months and twenty seven days. He brightened his school and home with a gentle spirit and now rests in Laurel Hill Cemetery after a funeral led by Rev Jonastone with many tributes and prayers.
Scientists claim laziness stems from ill health not character arguing 99 percent of indolence comes from blood infected with malarial germs. A tonic No 101 from G B Williams Co of Quitman Georgia promises to cleanse the system and rebuild the body with a 30 year physician pedigree and a money back guarantee. 25c or 50c per bottle available through druggists or by mail order.
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