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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1914

Page

12

Committee Endorses Repeal of Free Canal Tolls

Fulton county Democratic executive committee adopts resolutions backing President Wilson on repealing free tolls for American coastwise vessels. Names Albert Howell Jr Louis Ghoistin Albert D Thomson and J C Cochran. Notes Georgia delegation and senators supporting repeal. Also votes to warning against single-shot voting and suggests two–thirds vote for bonds. adjourns with May primary unresolved.

Wilyong Fulton County Executive Committee Albert Howell Jr Louis Ghoistin Albert D .Chomson J C Cochran Congress of the United States Democratic Party Democratic Executive Committee Georgia House Senate IO Cochran Howell Thomson Segisnature Wits Grady Hospital Bonds Plaza

Hapeville Citizens Urge Bond Issue For Water Works

In a large rally on April 4 Hapeville citizens urged voting bonds to fund waterworks and sewerage. Officers elected include Wood Aiken president J Poewan vice president and AKR Coleman secretary. The meeting urged mayor and council to call an election and speeches were heard from O Titule and Wood Aken. The town, already with electric lights, lacks a water system.

Reading Hapeville Jamon Bull O Titule Woot Aken Morgan Milano Harpeville

Narrow escape as fire hits Bearden home on Glendhain Avenue

Fire broke through the roof of Tames Bearden’s residence at 27 Glendhain Avenue early Friday. The Bearden family awoke to smoke and flames and fled via the front window and porch steps. Mrs Bearden and four children Blanche seven Nelle five Pred three and Edwin two escaped unharmed.

Tames Bearden Glendhain Avenue Bearden Blanche Nelle Edwin

Rockefeller Leaves Georgia for New York

John D Rockefeller passed through Savannah this afternoon in a private car attached to the northbound Atlantic Coast Line train No 82. This is the second Savannah stop within two months on his current itinerary from New York to Florida wintering places.

Savannah John ‘D Rockefeller Athietic Cogat Line Vic Rockefeller New York Jeki Island Florida

Verdict of guilty in Chastain case at Franklin Superior Court

In Carnesville Georgia on April 2 the jury found Cail Chastain guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the State v Chastain case. Judge Tudze B. Walker sentenced him to eight years in the penitentiary. A motion for a new trial was made.

Carnesville Cail Chastain Franklin Superior Court Tudze B. Walker

Richey files bankruptcy in federal court

JB Richey of Newnan a merchant and planter filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday with Deputy Clerk Tied Beers of the federal court The case lists liabilities at 9341443 with assets of 111 dollars

Xemues Penitien Beers JB Richey Newnan Phe Pets Tower Stres

Modern Methods In Merchandising

A promotional note extols straightforward pricing and value, claiming reputable stores avoid inflated marks and offer transparent discounts. It argues customers of any expertise can shop confidently, saving time and enabling clerks to assist more shoppers while visiting the store and consulting the illustrated 4914 catalogue.

Atlanta Congratulated by Southern Civic Leaders on Regional Bank

Telegrams from Macon Savannah Augusta Birmingham Montgomery Chattanooga and other cities praise Atlanta for winning the regional bank. Messages note unity enterprise and favorable location with hopes the bank will boost Atlanta and regional ties and growth.

Atlanta South Winning Regional Bank Savannah R J Davant

Atlanta named site for federal reserve bank in southeast

Historic resolutions praise Senator Hoke Smith and Atlanta leaders for securing one of the twelve regional federal reserve banks. Atlanta Clearing House Association, Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and local officials credit long campaigns and Congressional support for placing Atlanta as center of the southeastern district, boosting financial prominence and regional prestige.

Atlanta jHon Toke Smith US Senate Washington DC Atlanta Clearing House Hoke Smith Federal Reserve Bank Fiselty Federal Reserve Hoke Igmith Senator Hole Robert J Lowr Atlanta Clearing House Association Federal Reserve Banks Georgia Congress Allanty and George Robert Lowry WS Mest United States Senate Charles Gordon Edwards Washinston Bern Anderson Roddenberg Finn Chas William Charles Adamson Washington William Behley Howard Vic Chars LaFayette Bartlett Gordon Lee Samuel 7 Tribbie Thomas Montromers Bell Washington & O Thomas Witham Hardwick Jobo Randall Walker Washington, DC Dudley Mays Hughes Washington, Bc Auanta Chamber of Commerce National Organization Committee Allanta Ing Alania Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Atlant Clearme House Asco Honoratie Hobe United Mates Senate Senator Wake J. i Orr Robert F Maddox Iohn Ottley Joseph A McCord Blajock John W Grant Wilmer L Moore

Spring Styles Question Prompts Consumer Fashion Check

A playful prompt urges readers to compare spring clothing trends by examining outfits and asking vendors whether items are this year’s or last season’s. It invites readers to question fashion choices and cross-examine retailers today.

Globe Clothing Co offers men and boys attire deals

The Globe Clothing Company advertises men and boys clothing with conservative colors and varied prices. Men’s suits range from 15 to 25 dollars, boys’ suits with extra trousers from 5 to 7.50, plus blue serge and Scotch cheviot options 4 to 10 dollars. Hats, shirts, and formal wear are highlighted with bundled prices and parcel post service.

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Fight Planned by Cities Failing to Secure Bank

A joint committee forms to push Atlanta’s regional bank bid amid political controversy. Protest notes claim New Orleans was unfairly omitted. comments from Sol Wexler and Robert Ewing echo concerns. Banks in districts prepare subscriptions and boards as the reserve bank organization moves toward formal creation pending federal approval.

Robert Ewing Democratic National Lousiana Wilson New Orleans Sol Wexler wintney-Central National Bank South

Banks to open within three months under new system

Washington officials said the twelve regional reserve banks would begin operation within three months and the federal system would be fully established in that period. The centers named include Richmond Atlanta New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago St Louis Minneapolis Kansas City Dallas and San Francisco. Certification to the Comptroller of the Currency Williams started the process, notifying 7548 national and state banks.

Washington Anhough Varigna Federal Reserve Banking System Treasury Organization Committee Richmond Atlanta Easter New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago St Lews Minneapolis Kansas City Dallas San Francisco Williams Willians

Peyton to Be Honor Guest at Rome Dollar Dinner

Joan Howe Peyton president of the N C and St Railroad will speak on The Railroads and the People at the Rome Chamber of Commerce dollar dinner on April 2. Fairfax Harrison president of the Southern Railway is invited to attend and give an address.

Joan Howe Peyton N.C & St Railroad Rome

Junior Chamber Elects Officers in Rome Meeting

The Junior Chamber of Commerce last night elected officers for its first year. Olney Davis was named president with Dick Watts as first vice president, Cecil Sil vertooth as second vice president, RE Dolph as treasurer, and Julian Reese as secretary.

Rome Junior Chamber of Commerce Olney Davis Dick Watts Cecil Silvertooth RE Dolph Julian Reese

Regional Bank hires over 600 in Atlanta ad

An Atlanta notice promotes regional bank employment with 600+ positions. It urges prospective workers to enroll at the Southern Shorthand and Business University for a thorough, diverse preparation, promising strong job prospects and early entry as new staff come aboard.

Atlanta Southern Shorthand Busness University Southern

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