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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
13
R J Wallace first spotted the mammoth baleen whale ashore near Pablo Beach on May 14. The mayor granted a permit to exhibit the 49 foot long, 31 thousand pound giant whose jawbone measures 22 feet and mouth capacity equals about 20 buds. The display is valued for education and attracted wide attention.
All Atlantan women who assisted during Confederate Mayday or belong to reunion committees are urged to attend a Friday 11 AM meeting in the elayader of commerce assembly hall to plan house-to-house canvassing for veterans during the convention. Senator Harris seeks government consent to provide 300 horses and field equipment for the Confederate cavalry during the parade, with Colonel Prather urging approval.
In recalling General Wheelers funeral in Washington the president ordered horses from Fort Myer to be used by the cavalry post near the national capitol. Assurances say the animals and gear will receive proper care, and the move could be a notable feature of the upcoming Atlanta reunion.
The Georgia prison commission unanimously recommended parole for Dr W J McNaughton, life term at state farm, to Governor Dorsey after nearly ten years of legal battles. McNaughton, convicted in Swainsboro in 1910 for murder with arsenic by Flanders, faced multiple pardons and reversals via governors and the state supreme court.
The following named men enlist ed this date at the navy recruiting station Atlanta Ga were transferred to stations opposite their name Ralph 1 McDonald Thoméeville Ga naval operating base Hampton Moats Va Trobert Ressley Thomaarillc Ga naval operating base Hampton Roads Va Pernel B Hinely Rincon Ga naval operating base Hampton Roads Va John L Markham Lulu Fla aviation mechanics school Great Lakes Ill Barton B Earnest Iver Junction Fla aviation mechanics school Great Lakes Win c Albert P B Cornett Atlanta Ga naval operating base Hampton Heads Va Predrick T Niver Sacramento Cal receiving ship Bremerton Wash
Mia Lilian Hennaman of Quitman Georgia, recently named supervisor of civilian relief in home service, moves to Lebanon Tennessee. She brings two years of broad Red Cross experience including research at national headquarters in Washington, social work in Baltimore, work with Associated Charities in Washington, and a term as county district agent at College Park Maryland.
Alterations costing 50000 will enlarge Eiseman's clothing store in Atlanta. J Jacob Braeman, president, celebrates 51st year in business as plans for a long lease and major remodeling unfold. The third floor becomes clothing and alteration, first floor devoted to furnishings and shoes, new mahogany offices, two new elevators added to handle growing demand.
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The Georgia railroad commission allowed the Georgia Railway and Power Co to guarantee payment of equipment notes totaling 132 281 26 for 15 new electric passenger cars. Preston Arkwright said delivery could occur around November. The Savon and Atlanta Railway Co secured 146 125 for three locomotives. The Shearwood Railway Co plans stock and bond issues totaling 556 900 000 par value. Rome and Northern Railroad to cut daily service, Washington and Lincoln Railway ordered to justify improvements, and a uniform accounting form for all state telephone companies was adopted.
Judge T E Davigan noted Savannah girl Ruby Rodgers, convicted of stealing 1.30, is now at Fulton county Georgia Training School for Girls rather than the farm. Inspector James West aided the transfer at Savannah authorities’ request during attendance in Atlanta.
The Jefferson Standard Life Insurance company announces that Statham is the general agent, not merely an agent, reflecting his long connection with the firm and the larger duties of the position. The Constitution had previously misdescribed his role.
A Thursday noon subcommittee meeting heard Atlanta Automobile Dealers Association representatives press for traffic changes. Proposals include partial non parking on Peachtree and Whitehall from Cain Street to Trinity Avenue, designating seventeen business streets as one way, and a two hour daytime parking limit in the business district. Public hearings set for next Tuesday on one way regulations and parking limits, with opposition noted from Alderman McClelland. George McCutcheon and W A McCullough represented dealers at the session.
The Georgia railroad commission reached a decision on Southern Ball Telephone Company’s rate continuation, but the exact wording was not completed before offices closed. Chairman C M Candler was asked to outline the decision, with details and rationale to be provided later. Company officials had no knowledge of the terms.
At 2 30 Friday afternoon the Georgia Milk Producers association will host Mrs Adda P Howie to discuss the reconstituted milk issue. The talk, tied to an Atlanta Chamber of Commerce lecture tour with the International Harvester Company, will be led by Paul F White, with dairymen from across the state expected. The meeting follows regional support for regulation of powdered milk, a bill previously advanced in the General Assembly but defeated by the Senate.
The board of education called an election for October 7 to authorize the issuance of half a million dollars in bonds for building moral school houses. The schools of Savannah and Chatham county operate under one system.
An advertisement proclaims an elixir named Aspironal as a medicated remedy for colds and flu. It claims endorsement by European and American Army Surgeons and offers a refund if relief does not appear within two minutes, with druggists instructed to refund at the counter.
An exaggerated 1900s style advertisement promotes Aspironal as the quickest, safest cold and cough remedy. It boasts lab approval, widespread drugstore availability, and a money back guarantee if relief is not felt within two minutes, urging readers to buy for themselves and families.
Mrs. Fannia Baxter files for divorce in superior court claiming N Baxter threatened to kill her if she left and that he frequently beat her. Attorney Paul L Lindsey represents her. Bertie Dougherty also sues for divorce alleging denial of support, work forcing her to cigar store employment, wife fled state due to charges, with James and Bedgood as attorneys.
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