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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1911

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Do Ladies Drink At Social Clubs Case Heads To Court

A city case questions whether ladies may drink at Capital City and Piedmont Driving Clubs with male escorts. Attorneys for the Union and Mechanics Club seek affidavits and witness testimony to prove club customs while challenging police action and council prerogatives in enforcing state liquor laws.

Capital City Piedmont Chip Piedmont Driving Club Capital City Club Union and Mecantes’ Club Auit Hauer Tads Visktorn Union and Mechanicslub Haa Police Committee of Council Union and Mechanics Fta Moore & Branch Joseph Timon Atlantus Attorneyyaill Il Tiedmont Indy Vistors Union Polle Committee of Council County Council of Antoa Union and Mechanica Club Wil Dauntless Deavers

Judge Adamson Heads Commerce Committee in New Congress

Representative Adamson chairs the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee at the first meeting of the new Congress. The panel, now twenty one members, includes fourteen Democrats and seven Republicans. Several invitations were extended to Georgia and Massachusetts lawmakers, with retiring Chairman Mann praising the committee's importance.

John Corriann Washington Tpl Spec Ul Jdemson Grorgia Unit Congress Adamsen House of Congress Tatge Adameon

Night and Day Bank for City Atlanta to Open at Night

A. Gordon and M. W. Reid sell their furniture business to devote all time to organizing the Night and Day National Bank of Atlanta. With $100000 capital, over twenty stockholders, the bank plans to cater to travelers and operate open late as needed, near the Candler Building. The American Furniture Company assets and lease were sold to Hugh Goldsmith, L A Witherspoon Jr, and J C Acton, who will continue business under the original name.

Gordon American Furniture Company WVW Reid Gor Jon Koods Atlanta Hugh Goldsmith L A Witherspoon Jr J ¢ Acton J “Mf Tigh Company

Norfolk Mayor vetoes hat rule for theatergoers

April 18 Norfolk news reports Mayor Riddick vetoed a city council ordinance requiring women to remove hats in theaters and detailing penalties for violations. The move marks a reversal as residents debate decorum and public image.

Karfeten Norfolk Riddick

Union Central Wins in Ohio Supreme Court Case

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled for Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati in a suit brought by the attorney general. The case challenged the distribution of $400 000 of surplus funds to stockholders via stock issue rather than to policyholders. The decision upholds the company’s plan to allocate the funds to shareholders. Columbus, April 14.

Columbus Supreme Court Touny Union Central Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati Attornes General

Labor Favors Postal Probe Aiding Investigation Of Coercion

Washington April 18 representatives of labor and officials of the American Federation of Labor and the Typographical Union urged a thorough investigation of the post office department. They want inquiry into coercion and intimidation of employees and the surveillance over workers. House committees may extend the inquiry to include rural routes and changes in railway mail service.

John Corrigan Washington Howard American Federation of Baker Post Office Department Howards Samuel Gompers American Desgration of Labor Bir Gompers Frank Morrison Hamilton House House Committee On Rules Committee Gompers Morrison Committee On the Post Suffice Postraads Congress Port of Thce Hitchcock Representative House of Kentucky

Preacher's Charges Declared Untrue at Saratoga

Albany April 18 Senate committee on privileges and elections concluded no evidence supports Rev O K Miller's charge that a $260000 fund aimed to push a Sunday baseball bill through the legislature. The committee will inform the Senate that the allegation lacks support.

Albany Saratoga O K Miller New York Civic League Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Senate

Lives of two children saved by narrow margin

A ladder accident at Luckle Street School sent Herman Cox twelve years old and Helen Louise Pelot eighteen months old to Grady Hospital. Herman Cox had climbed toward a horizontal bar when the ladder slipped, injuring both wrists and causing a severe jolt to his mouth and knee as he fell headfirst. Herman is in the fourth grade. his father is G H Cox.

al Marrow Margin Helen Louise Pelot L. Pelot The Zakas Herman Cox Mills Street Luckle Street Herman Grady G@ H. Coxana

Tning at 68 street reports burns and infant death

A fragmented report describes a person suffering severe burns from carbolic acid at 68 street. The text mentions a baby and a fainting episode in a morning setting with references to an injury and an act that caused harm.

Hakers Ada Tiesda

Dangerous Acid Accident Narrowly Averted

A child seized a bottle from the mantel and drank from it on the dining table. Mr Pelot was startled as the baby drank, but the caregiver snatched the acid in time to prevent death. An anchor examined the scene and found only a small amount swallowed, avoiding fatal burns.

Oder Pelot

Francis Beaten by George Gould as Missouri Pacific President

New York April 18 George J Gould was forced from the presidency of the Missouri Pacific railway and R F Bush was elected successor over David R Frantis. The change disrupted the board as Kuhn Loeb & Co withdrew as bankers and Warburg and Vanderbilt signaled withdrawal from management. The Gould faction accused Bush of lacking large-property experience while Kuhn Loeb cited conflicts with the firm’s broad banking interests.

Ek-Gov David R Francis ‘F Misgouri Missouri Pacific Rockefeller-Kuhn Loeb Gould Francis Rockefeller-Kuhn-Loeb New York George J Gould Rockefeller Kuhn Loeb R F Bush Missouri Pacific Railway David R Frantis Missouri Bush Western George Gauld Kuhn Loeb & Co Kuhn, Loeb & Co B F Bush Vr Rockefeller Maryland Dron Southern Pacific David Francis Kuhn Loeb Sev George Gould Rockefeller-Ruhe-Loeb-Vanderbilt Holdings Gould Holdings Ita Rockefeller Wall “Street

Armistice Proposal Raised in Mexican Conflict Talks

A Mexican armistice proposal from Washington, via Dr Vasquez Gomez, prompts a favorable government reply in Mexico City. Rebels seek early peace talks after Agua Prieta and Douglas losses, with conditions including Diaz’s possible resignation and electoral law revisions. Ministers in Washington and Mexico City push toward drafting terms.

Mexico City de la Barra Washington Francisco I Madero Madero Agua Prieta Juarez Mberto Diaz Minister de la Barra Mexico

Advertising Talks Spark Rail Advert Spending Push

Southern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads plan to spend 1.2 million dollars on advertising in a year, 300000 more than ever before. Forty five delegates from Chicago convention urged the investment, representing the two rail systems and backing the push to assure their roads.

Southern Pacific Union Pacific Chicago

No Intervention in Mexican Trouble Sparks Debate

Washington reports show leaders from both parties deem intervention unlikely amid Mexico tensions. Senator Bacon warns invasion requires congressional approval and stresses utmost caution to avoid a broader war while Mexico pledges a restrictive border policy. Dispatches from Douglas and Arizona’s governor note maintained order and reduced hostilities along the border.

Washington Mealeo Bacon Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Congress Mexico White House Cullom Sulzer House Committee On Foreign Affairs Taft Capitol Agua Prieta Douglas Agua Irletadil State Department Garrett Tennessee Committee On Foreign Affairs Sloan Arizona

Trolley cars killing Philadelphia children

Philadelphia officials and civic groups call a mass meeting to demand safer streetcars after twenty seven children, including six year old Margaret Mitchell, are killed this year by defective fenders and wheel guards. A committee will be appointed to push for safeguards and protective measures on trolley cars.

Philadelphia Margaret Mitchell

Hydrophobia Fear Sparks Child Bite Tragedy

In New Jersey Sugie Mandoline, bitten by a mad dog on January 3, bit her mother Mia Mandoline as hydrophobia wracked her. The mother seeks Pasteur Institute treatment while the child was among ten bitten in the incident. Also in Waterbury, William Luke died after a boxing exhibition, reportedly from injuries in the match against Joe Clancy.

New York Sugie Mandoline Marth Bergen Mia Mandoline Mrs. Mandoline Pasteur Institute Waterbury Conn William Luke Joe Clancy

Neal Bank Depositors To Receive 10 Percent Dividend

The Central Banking and Trust Corporation receiver announced a 10 percent dividend for Neal Bank depositors, bringing total payouts to 65 percent of deposits. About 9,000 depositors, many with modest savings, faced the bank’s 1907 failure. the partial payouts have progressed from 20 percent to 60 plus percent with Cuban land payments unclear, and the next dividend hinges on remaining funds.

Neal Bank Central Banking and Trust Corporation Heal Bank Ellis John S Candler Atlanta

Weather Outlook for Georgia Cloudy Days With Winds

Cloudy forecast for Wednesday and Thursday with moderate south winds. Local heat. Lowest temperatures around 4 degrees. Highest near 69. Mean about 62. Normal 62. Rainfall 0.6 inches in 24 hours. Cumulative since month start 0.6 inches. Indicates overall unsettled conditions.

Georgia Indica

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