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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
10
Councilman Fred C G Woodall plans a city wide shingle ordinance with first reading set for April 17 and final passage likely May 1. The proposal would regulate wood roofs, require metal or fireproof substitutes on repairs, and take effect Jan 1 1917 to give owners time to comply.
Mrs Helen Plane president of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association announced that dedicatory services for the Confederate monument at Stone Mountain will be held May 10. The event will mark the start of planing for the monument, with Borglum to begin polishing his studio and Venable brothers donating land for the project. Distinct guests from the Confederacy and prominent Georgians will attend, with an Atlanta banquet the night before.
Hoosiers of Atlanta with the Indiana society will hold their annual meeting and dinner Friday night at the Ansley hotel. All Hoosiers are invited to attend as officers for the coming war are to be elected and a musical program will be rendered.
The twentieth annual convention of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association adjourned at the Piedmont hotel after a productive session with 600 delegates. Officers were elected, tariffs endorsed, and resolutions urged stronger protection for cotton products and dyestuffs. Key speakers argued for aggressive foreign trade efforts, welfare in industry, and the value of good will and employee participation in productive progress.
Delegates arrived in Atlanta for the convention to inspect the vast cotton compress and warehouse complex led by General Manager Coles and Superintendent Turner with Asa G. Candler present. The event highlighted the facility’s world leading handling capacity and promised benefit to Atlanta as delegates toured the mighty operation and stayed over to greet friends before returning home.
James L Slayden of San Antonio Texas a U S congressman from the Fourteenth district spoke in Atlanta at the Piedmont hotel predicting order and a period of prosperity would follow the present chaos and anarchy in Mexico He urged that Mexicans must be nearly exhausted and noted he would not discuss Pershing's expedition due to his position He planned to depart for Washington after his remarks
A U S district court jury acquitted Dr WA Starnes after a two day trial on charges of prescribing opiates beyond federal limits. Prosecutors contended the case showed excessive drug guidance. Defense witnesses testified against the government's medical expert.
Fulton County commissioners agreed to join as complainants against the freight rate increase to Atlanta. The Fulton name will appear in the bill of complaint to be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission this week by attorney A. Wainbishop for the Atlanta Freight Bureau. The resolution was presented by Kelley, chairman of the Atlanta Freight Bureau board, with Lois Gholstin and HT Moore as officers.
In Columbus Georgia Judge G Tigner warned court bailiffs and jurors to keep jury room discussions confidential. He cited past leaks as risking the integrity of deliberations and urged strict discretion to ensure jurors can freely debate cases without outside interference or reporting.
Prather advertising manager of the Thomas G Plant company of Boston, a leading shoe maker, expresses satisfaction with the showing here of the Plant branch. The report notes the company’s prominence in the industry and the impact of the display on local business.
An old advertisement urges mothers to treat child constipation with California Syrup of Figs. It claims the syrup cleanses the bowels, liver, and stomach, restores energy, and returns a well playful child. The pitch warns against counterfeit versions and cites a 60 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
Mr Prather in Atlanta praised the M Rich & Bros Co shoe department after inspecting their local branch yesterday. He expressed pleasure with the excellent showing and paid special compliment to Oscar for notable efforts.
Thompson, the manager, said he would inspect other southern cities before returning to Boston. He stated business conditions in the South are more favorable, and his company was looking to expand. This section cites remarks from 1916.
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