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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1911

Page

3

Electric Lights Will Succeed Gas at Grady Hospital

Grady hospital trustees convened to study removing white spots on brickwork and replacing gas lighting with electric lights across the hospital buildings. Dr Summerall stated electricity is better for hospitals and may reduce costs, with a committee of Hurwell Tigner Likin and himself appointed to oversee the switch. The session included routine reports and the autome ambulance order.

Grady Hospital Board of Trustevs W E Summerall Summerall Messrs E Hurwell Tigner Likin Segalun

Athletic Club Elects Officers for the Year

The annual Atlanta Athletic Club election was held at the club house on Auburn Avenue last night. WH Glenn was named president with J J Porter as vice president and IT Weavis Coke Davis Dendelt Brown B Wo Grant Frank Leonolds and T Alammondatree as trustees. Steerme Ah retires from the presidency after long and efficient service and refused to stand for re election.

Atlantathletic Club Auburn Glenn J JL Porter Weavis Coke Davis Dendelt Brown Wo Grant Frank Leonolds

Plans Revision of Assessments Creates New County Committee

Councilman McClelland proposes a charter amendment to form the tat repeal and revision committee with jurisdiction over tax assessments. The old tax committee led by Judge Candler plans major changes in taxes and licenses this year. The new panel may operate alongside the existing committee to ensure coordinated reform.

Tax Committee of Council McClelland MccCleland Candler

Kramer New Heads of Bnai Brith

The Grand Lodge session of the Independent Order of Bnai Brith in the south will meet in Galveston Texas or Nashville Tennessee with the final site chosen tomorrow. Officers for the district grand lodge were elected including Arthur L Kramer Dallas as third vice president Elias Landauer New Orleans treasurer and Leo Goodman Memphis guardian. A memorial service is planned for tomorrow morning.

Nlet Springs Ark Grand Lodge Order of B' Nai B'Rith South Galveston Tesas Nashville Brandh Lodge Texan Tennessee Arthur L Kramer Dallas Texas Elias Landauer New Orleans Leo Goodman Memphis Committee On Committee On Laws

Summer Forecast Declares Real Warm Weather Ahead

The forecaster states summer time weather is officially on the program with the first real touch of warmth coming. The announcement signals a shift toward hotter days and sunny skies for the region.

Atlanta

Be careful how you let the boat Derr Hart

A weather note forecasts fair skies and warmer temperatures in Atlanta for the week ahead. At Hast Lake a humorous tale follows about Bart the rescuer who loses golf balls to waves, capsizes a canoe, and narrowly avoids headlines while saving his trousers from water. The incident ends with the tailor earning another job.

Weather Office Atlanta Shakespeare Gopher Hast Lake East Lake Bart Briny

Zimmer Entreats Chocolate Soldier Guests at Farm Visit

A guest party led by Bill Zimmer visited Kimballolla Farm on a Tuesday afternoon. The group arrived by car, enjoyed a luncheon, toured the grounds under a cozy arbor, and viewed animals including Zimmer’s prize poultry and Jersey cattle herd. Sammer attended as host and guided the group to sights and historic locales on the farm.

the Chocolate Soldier’ Company Ana Kimballollla Farm Bill Zimmer Sammer Zimmer Jersey

Doctor H Rossignol Dies After Lifelong Surgical Career

Dr H Rossignol a renowned southern surgeon died yesterday at his daughter Mrs EJ Setze's residence 50 Aintedge Avenue aged 86 born in Augusta and long in Augusta before moving to Atlanta seven years ago He served as a surgeon during the Civil War and is survived by multiple children including Mrs E J Settle Mr W Phillips and Miss Estelle Rossignol Funeral plans state the body will be taken to Augusta for interment

H Rossignol South EJ Setze Aintedge Avenue Dr Rossignol Augusta Atlanta

Hampton Court apartments sold at 803 Peachtree Street

Dr W B Hamby purchased the Hampton Court apartments at 803 Peachtree Street for 35450 in an auction by E Rivers Realty Company with Steve R Johnston as auctioneer. The six currently rented units sit between Eighth and Tenth streets and include servants quarters and potential space for four more apartments.

W B Hamby Hampton Court Peachtree Street E Rivers Realty Company Steve R Johnston Eighth Tenth Streets Peachtree Hillyer Investment Company

Emma Neal Third Degree Elects Officers at Boys Club Meeting

The Emma Neal Third Degree of the Boys Club of Atlanta held a Monday meeting to adopt a constitution and by laws and conduct a semi annual election. Sam Swilling was elected pilot with Emma Neal Douglas as grand counsel and J I Murdoch as captain. The group advances members through three degrees and emphasizes moral development and future opportunities.

Emma Neal Boys Club of Atlanta Emma_ Neal Douglas Sam J I Murdoch Loyd Gill Firat ‘Caraman Conrad Selesky Ben’ Kl Foster George Dorr Boys’ Club Arkwright Whittier Cotton Mills

Confederate Veterans Reunion Special Train to Little Rock

Special round trip train from Atlanta via Seaboard for Confederate Veterans reunion leaving Old Station Atlanta May 14 and arriving Little Rock May 15. Through sleepers and coaches at 1380 cents round trip from Atlanta with tickets on May 13 14 15 and privilege extension to June 14. Pullman reservations now at City Ticket Office 88 Peachtree.

Little Rock Seaboard Old Station Atlanta Pullman City Ticket Ofee Peachtree

Georgia Visitors at National Capital

Washington April 25 Special Victor J Dorr of Augusta a knight of Columbus executive board member in Washington for a quarterly meeting says only routine business was transacted J I Guinn of Atlanta a known insurance figure passes through on route to Boston to confer with New England Mutual Life Henry Jackson Atlanta internal revenue collector visits his daughter in school here and meets Postmaster General Hitchcock Judge Joel Branham visits his daughter Mrs Appleton

Washington Victor J Dorr Augusta Iknights of Columbus JI Guinn Atlanta Boston Capitol Officinls New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Henry Jackson Internal Revenue Hitchcock Joel Branham Mra Appleton

Florida legislator defends harem skirt bill as not a freak

In Tallahassee on April 26 Representative J H Tidwell objected to being labeled as proposing a freak measure for his harem skirt bill. The bill bans wearing harem or hobble skirts in public, moved to Indian affairs committee and reported favorably. A Florida editor called it a freak, while Tidwell sent a letter insisting the measure reflects broad male and female opposition to such attire.

Tallahassee Fla J H Tidwell Florida Committee On Indian Affairs Tidwell Jackson County

NO EARLY ADJOURNMENT OF THE EXTRA SESSION

Washington reports Speaker Clark and Senator Root disagree on when Congress will adjourn with talks of June 1. Clark cites past tariff sessions that extended into August and says no one knows how long the current extra session will last. He remarks he has spoken with President Taft and that local gossip cannot predict outcomes.

Washington Clark Senator Rdot Congress White House Taft Senator Root

Lumberman Norris Dies in Houston at 45

Norris, president of the W H Norris Lumber Company and one of the best known lumbermen in the country, died at his Houston home around noon today. He was 45 years of age.

Serge Lumberman Houston Texas Norris W H Norris Lumber Company

Brothers Indicted for Sheriff's Murder in Espanola

St Augustine Florida April 25 Dan Marion and Bascom Carelton brothers were indicted this morning for first degree murder in the killing of Deputy Sheriff Guy White and Abe Schneider at Espanola Florida a month ago Each man is indicted on two counts Proceeding follows their arrest by officers involved in the case

St Augustine Fla Dan, Marion Bascom Carelton Guy White Abe Schneider Espanola Fis

Moving Pictures Barred in Montclair Council Action

Montclair New Jersey April 25 the common council barred moving picture shows indefinitely by denying permits to eleven applicants in one vote. One rejected bid involved a charity organization intended to use the theater as a social welfare center for the poor workers and their families.

Montclair Common Council Charlah

Mulai Zin Proclaimed Sultan as Rebel Uprising Rages

Tangier and Mequinez report Mulai Zin brother of Mulai Hafid proclaimed sultan by Zamacure after capture of Fez region. French forces under General Moinier issue a warning that France aims to restore order and protect foreigners. Rebels threaten and Jewish residents suffer casualties as clashes continue.

Imorocco Mulai Hafid Tangier Morocco Mequinez Fez Mulai Hi Zin Moinier France

Mrs Chas W Morse Appeals To Taft

Mrs Charles W Morse, wife of a New York banker, in Atlanta penitentiary, has personally appealed to President Taft for action on her husband’s pardon. She was informed Taft would announce a decision on the case within a few days.

Ashington Charles W Morse New York Banker Atlanta Taft

Spartanburg Festival Opens in South Atlantic Music Week

Spartanburg South Carolina hosts the seventeenth annual South Atlantic states Music Festival starting tomorrow night with the opera night program. Artists include Lilian Nordica Antonio Scotti Alice Nielsen Christine Miller Arthur Middleton and Albert Quesnel. The great auditorium built two years ago is expected to be crowded for all concerts.

Spartanburg Lilaan Nordica Antonio Scotti Alice Nielsen Christine Miller Arthur Middleton Albert Quesnel Tri City

Frail Canoe Trip From Louisville to Gulf of Mexico

CHH Switzer and J H Wright, Owen City Pennsylvania, left Louisville by water for New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico in a 15 foot canoe with a three horsepower engine. They departed April 4 and report excellent progress despite bad weather. Miss Hortense Orcutt of Savannah was named Second Vice President at the International Kindergarten Union session in Cincinnati.

Louisville Chh Switzer J. H Wright Owen City New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Hortense Orcutt Cincinnati International Kindergarten Union Savandab

Insurgent Republicans Face Party Split Over Committees

Washington faces a potential party break as regular and insurgent Republican senators clash over committee assignments. A caucus will decide, with regulars resisting insurgent demands on finance and interstate commerce. The dispute centers on tariff rail regulation and preserving insurgent influence.

Washington Committee On Committees la Follette Commerce Cummins Hristow Bourne Interstate Commerce Committees Payne Aldrich Ciple Ter

Common Companions to Teeth and Digestion

A brief advertisement-style note explains that teeth aid digestion, warning that poor masticating work harms the stomach. It underscores how good strong teeth improve overall physical condition and then asks readers if they want to insure the preservation of their teeth.

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Athletic Club W. H. Glenn Councilman McClelland Kramer B'Nal B'Rith Vention Point Muse Muse's Tadres” Shoe Department DEEP North Broad Foote & Davies CO Chocolate Soldier DR. H. Rossignol Gray W. B. Hamby Louisiana Penick Tre Emma Neal Sam Swilling Umma Neal The Boys Georgia Collector Jackson R. J. Guinn Victor Dorr Champ Clark Equitable Life Assurance Society United States W Burr Equitable Building Equitable Georgia Securities Chas. W. Morse Gy O. P Senate Walutr Ballard Optical CO Peachtres St Steel Trust New York United States Steel Corporation Today Regmar Steel Corporation Uncle Sam Elbert H. Robinson Chicago America
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