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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
5
The document titled Waliemal revealed in Gus No 2041 was filed at Warkingtes, detailing the archival entry with reference numbers and intended official action. The record notes a formal filing date and the responsible office for processing and public access.
Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee is cleaned roasted and packaged by machinery without hand contact. A self contained machine packs weighs wraps and seals the coffee automatically in Arbuckle Bros shops in New York City promising the cleanest most wholesome and cheapest coffee in the world.
Telegraph operators in cities from Chicago to Dallas walk out in sympathy and solidarity amid Western Union disruptions. New York executives claim the Chicago action is local and not expected to trigger a broader strike, while unions in Helena Salt Lake City Kansas City Denver Omaha and Nashville report varying levels of participation. The Dallas walkout involves about a hundred operators, and Postal Telegraph staff in New Orleans face suspensions as tensions rise.
A highway robbery tale led to the arrest of Luther Farlowe Jerry Farlowe and Jeff Aycock on disorderly conduct charges. Presa McKinney a mill worker chum says the trio met him near the Sulton Bag and Cotton mills, got him drunk and stole 87.25. Officers Arthur and Bishop took them into custody and the police court session is set for 2:30 this afternoon.
An open letter from the Fulton County Anti-Saloon League urges public honors for Georgia prohibition leaders including Senators Hardman Knight and Representatives Covington Neel Wright and Judge Roddenberry. The letter lauds the legislature for passing a prohibition law and calls for naming specific lawmakers and organizers with the state’s richest honors.
A house amendment by Mr Wright Floyd taxes clubs, corporations, or associations that keep intoxicants in any room at $300. Proponents say it merely marks where liquor is kept for later oversight, while anti-prohibitionists predict a nationwide club boom and Dew Drop Inn names. The clause mirrors last year’s general tax act.
About 500 Postal Telegraph Company operators in Chicago join 1,100 Western Union workers to form a 1,600-strong city-wide strike. A union vote calls all local operators with union cards to walk out. Demands for 25 percent wage hikes an eight-hour day and union recognition are presented, with a pledge to extend if unmet. Reports say strikes spread to El Paso and Spokane are near, but Chicago action shows no disorder as yet.
Miss Julia Jackson Christian daughter of W U H Christian assistant general passenger agent of Seaboard Air Line in Atlanta and granddaughter of General Stonewall Jackson wed Mr F E Rand Preston a prominent Charlotte lawyer in a Salisbury runaway ceremony. The event surprised Charlotte society. Preston’s effort on railroad rate issues drew attention from the Georgia senate and local Mecklenberg officials attended along with editor Julian and others.
Performances this afternoon and tonight end the Pastime theater week long vaudeville run. Amateur night drew strong local talent against professionals, with Darrow and Mitchell pleasing crowds with song and dance. Master Petit’s wooden shoe dance and Ed Morley’s eccentric dancing are highlighted, drawing praise from audiences. Phone 109 for details.
Ponce de Leon Casino drew a merry crowd last night for a testimonial to Bill Sharpe, raising over $200. The vaudeville program featured Ameta the mirror dancer Inza ana Lor ella acrobats Golden and Hughes and comedic sketch acts, with matinee and night performances announced as the engagement closes.
Direct from the manufacturer a shipment of fresh waists at half price. Waists normally $2 to $2.50 are now $1 each in lawn and batiste with embroidery, eyelet designs, lace accents, and various sleeve lengths. All sizes available, dainty and well made.
A center table displays wide taffeta ribbons at 40c, with many Mousseline fine ribbons in white, black, red, pink, Nile, blue and lavender. The widest ribbons measure 5 1 2 inches for bows and other uses, offered in plaids stripes dots warp prints florals and novelty designs. prices 39c per yard after sale.
State President R F Duckworth of Painesville Ga addressed the Farmers Union rally in Fish Ga and warned any local union endorsing a political candidate would lose its charter He urged education as salvation and condemned demagogues while praising unity and self protection The event drew applause and featured speakers J T Hawkins J A Campbell H South and G M Davis with a large barbecue feast for about 3500 attendees Band music accompanied the gathering and a memorial note to C S Barrett was sent by wire
Bicyele Officer T. J. Echols, alleged to be intoxicated and causing a disturbance on a streetcar last evening while off duty, was suspended by Acting Chief Jett. He faces disorderly conduct charges and a police court trial is set. The incident began on car No.81 near South Pryor and East Alabama, involving a collision with a wagon. Echols maintained he was sober and performing his duty, insisting he asked the conductor to walk to obtain a patrol key. Boiler makers in Portland struck after district orders following a union call.
Legislation sponsored by Senator Dobbs to require railroads provide refrigerator cars for fruit shipments gained a compromise after a committee hearing. The measure, approved by lawmakers in Dayton area talks, binds railways to furnish cars on request with 24 hours notice or face market price penalties plus transport charges. growers face forfeiture for unused cars and optional extra penalties after 30 days.
Boston reports Daniel J. Tobin of Boston won the presidency of the Team Drivers and Helpers International Union, defeating Cornelius P. Rhea of Chicago who had led the union for four years. The vote tally was Tobin 104, Rhea 94.
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