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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
9
The report outlines New York money market figures with daily bills and bonds data. It lists demand and cable exchange rates for francs and other currencies, notes government bonds steady or improving, and shows rates for various U.S. and foreign instruments.
Secretary Daniels announces a general order establishing the Victory medal for active duty service from April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918. A clasp system marks designated duties, with a single clasp allowed, and a bronze or silver star on the ribbon denotes the clasp or department commendation respectively.
The recorder's court will hear Nellie Wanderwell of 86 Metropolitan avenue in a nuisance case at the Volunteers of America headquarters. More than 400 witnesses are expected, many of whom did not testify on Wednesday after a demurrer challenged the charges. Officials of the national organization have arrived in Atlanta to attend.
State bulletin urges Georgia farmers to improve harvesting methods and market preparation. Advises shelling corn for market, proper curing of hay and quality peanut hay. Lists prices for fresh produce and staples in Augusta and notes need for machinery and storage to protect profits.
Bank clearings for Thursday show higher year over year and week over week totals. Figures include 7,018,567.83 and 2,878,750.25 with Wednesday comparisons and prior year levels.
The fragment shows a 1919 ledger page with figures for total policy claims dividends declared and unpaid totals liabilities and income. It lists cash capital surplus and various sums under premiums and reinsurance, totaling 19 005 987 64 for the year 1919.
An accidental discovery by Officer Patrick at Terminal Station uncovered a large cache of contraband whisky described as hot in bond. Three traveling trunks were found inside a column, one trunk breaking on impact and spilling its contents. no arrests or seizures mentioned.
Bertram Hamilton, a young Atlanta man, was released after the Cherokee county case hinged on the teenage sister’s identification. The student of Atlanta University had been arrested in Marietta following an alleged attempt to seize the girl in a field, then transported to Atlanta. A pistol was found with him and he posted a $200 bond for carrying concealed weapons.
In Athens on July 21 a large crowd gathered for a political event tied to the ninth congressional district. The article notes figures and party activity led by a Georgia election official and references a processor of campaign matters.
A meeting of Second Ward citizens led by Councilman Al Martin and J L McCord urged county officials to pave the unpaved stretch of South Pryor Street from Ridge Avenue to Lakewood Park to form a continuous boulevard. A committee was appointed to press the county board for action, citing the road’s good condition and the park’s growing prominence as a recreation center.
At a Thursday executive committee meeting to allocate 2350 dollars from women’s municipal election registration fees, EB C Buchanan urged spending on a kitchen at Grady hospital. Other suggestions include a playground, free textbooks, scholarships, and school-area sanitation, with a public meeting set for August 5 at the Auditorium Armory to hear input.
Charles D. Orme joins Marles Dats Ast Securities Sales Co as secretary and treasurer. A prominent Atlanta citizen with prior work at National City in New York, he studied at the University of Georgia and Cornell, and served in the navy.
Dr EB E Hraze who attended the national osteopaths convention in Chicago has died in attendance there. His colleagues and family describe a long road trip of 2,500 miles by auto, ending with a visit to his old home in Kirksville Missouri.
United States Railroad Administration announces revised schedules for the Hendersonville Lake Toxaway route. Effective Saturday August 2 trains 6 and 8 will run through between Hendersonville and Lake Toxaway on Wednesdays and Saturdays in August and September, departing Hendersonville at 10 54 a m and returning to arrive at 4 25 p m.
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