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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
14
A large window display on Whitehall street showcases works from fifty three young needleworkers ages nine to fifteen. The exhibit, open today and tomorrow, highlights simple yet artistic pieces and clear teaching methods, emphasizing progress since school break and the store’s ongoing support for the children.
An ad style feature extols a Broadway corner hotel near Thirty-fourth Street as a center of comfort and value. It markets homey service, French German and Italian dishes, and economical dining with$1.25 wine. The text promises modern annex facilities and room rates around 1.50 daily, inviting readers to request a practical New York guide.
Jackson McHenry of Atlanta thanks the Constitution for its investigation of a Cosmopolitan African Methodist Episcopal church scandal at Vine and Foundry Streets. The pastor F A White and a teacher Lottie Smith faced letters and clashes, warrants were issued, and the paper's coverage prompted official action. 330 Fort Street, Atlanta.
Edison Ga August 11 Special Edison received its first bate of cotton today grown by FR L Jenkins considered one of the county's best farmers. He has a fine crop this year and it is thought he will make a bale to the acre on the five horse farm.
The Georgia Normal and Industrial College faces severe crowding as 419 admission applications were rejected due to lack of dormitory space. Board member W. H. Travis notes a new building funded by the legislature will relieve classrooms but not dormitory capacity. A promising campus site is reserved for an additional building in memory of a mother or daughter.
Delegates to the ninth convention of the National Association for the Deaf and Blind and the third world congress for the deaf are in Colorado Springs. They spend the day in Cheyenne Canon with an outdoor program and a silent banquet at a local hotel this evening featuring internationally renowned speakers responding to toasts.
Athens August 11. Georgia State Society of Agriculture elects J W L Brown Bartow county as president for next year over J T Williams Jones county. Martin V Calvin reelected secretary. W L Williamson vice president. Waycross adjourns meeting for next year. Barbecue at State College of Agriculture and notable addresses by Loring Brown Smyrna and others on farming, banks, home life, and University impact.
Washington August 11 The population of Kansas City Mo to 248381 an increase of 84629 or 17 per cent as compared with 163,762 In 1900.
An advertisement promotes Imperial Remedy for eczema claiming quick skin relief, germ removal, and peeling to leave skin pure. It asserts twenty five years of success, urges purchase at a drug store for $1, and offers mail order via prepaid express from Imperial Medicine Co of Houston, Texas.
Sergeant J W Oxford led the Atlanta rifle range trials with a two day aggregate 727, ahead of Major Claude C Smith who posted 715. Captain J C Denmans rose to third, Corporal J Adolphus moved from fourth to near top, and Captain William Spratt improved to fifth as others trailed with scores cited from Wednesday and Thursday work.
Loutaville August 11 The demand for competent workmen by automobile factories and the rise in material costs fuel the proposed carriage and light vehicle price increases. Delegates decline to reveal exact figures and meet behind closed doors.
Chicago August 11 The thirty first triennial Knights Templar conclave closed with Denver winning the 1913 conclave site on the final ballot limits. Denver led on all ballots 111 to 106 to 78 then 130 to 105 and 45. final tally Denver 162 Los Angeles 100. Officers elected include Deputy Grand Master Arthur MacArthur Grand Generalissimo W B Pierce Grand Captain General Lee Smith Grand Senior Warden Joseph Kyle Grr Grand Junior Warden J W Chamberlain.
Rufus Howell a 43 year old carpenter is jailed on charges of criminal relations with his daughter a 15 year old newborn. The warrant was sworn by Salvation Army officers after his wife died in March leaving seven children in Salvation Army care.
Chicago August 11 Thomas G Lee of Armour Co dressed beef department was indicted on perjury by a federal grand jury probing a working agreement among large packers A bench warrant was issued for his arrest He allegedly lied about attending meetings where output and prices were discussed and fixed Stenographers notebooks were reportedly destroyed Judge Landis ordered Armour officials to explain the destruction Monday morning
Board of the Third district agricultural school meets in Abbeville to elect a successor to retiring president Dr. Clarence J. Owens. Governor B B Comer Superintendent ASOC Gunnell and Commissioner J A Wilkinson serve on the board. Local members Wv. Capps of Abbeville and George Mae long of Dothan participate.
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