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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
7
New York stocks rallied today on an improved labor outlook with traders cautious about the next move. Crucible Steel and United States Steel led gains as railroad and power shares moved higher, while concerns over Montana dividends and copper stocks tempered optimism.
The American Cotton Association reports the cotton condition at 58.2 percent as of August 25, with the crop two to four weeks late and suffering from a diseased root system and severe insect damage. Army worm red spider and boll weevil damage are reported, labor is scarce, and unfavorable weather threatens further losses and grade declines.
London August 28 The stock markets showed apathy with undecided tendency. Home railway stocks attracted inquiry and prices advanced due to scarce stock. Rubber shares firm with strong demand while leading oil shares were weak. Foreign boxes declined but abroad selling pressure eased. Argentine railways stayed firm with earnings records. Short loan market was very easy. treasury bills maturing increased floating supplies. New York exchange firm briefly at 4.25 percent before slipping to 4.22 on rumors, then recovering to 4.25. Dutch and Scandinavian currencies remained in demand while Paris ended the day higher after earlier losses.
The Southern Agricultural Chemical Corporation formed in Virginia with 1 million capital. A subsidiary of Tennessee Copper and Chemical, it will handle all sulfuric acid and acid phosphate output. Officers include Adolph Lewisohn president, Sam A Lewisohn, T H Westlake, A H Sterne vice presidents, and F A Loper secretary treasurer. Principal office in New York, southern HQ in Atlanta under A H Sterne.
Stonespatis August 28. A new scale for lower grade wheat of the 1919 crop was announced by Johna Barnes head of the Talked States Grant Corporation and posted on the floor of the local chamber. It becomes effective September 2.
The week at Loew’s Grand features a strong vaudeville bill with Tomlins novelty act and two end acts delivering top laughs. Edward Farrell and company in The Suspicions of a Hubby keep crowds roaring alongside Honey Hurst and Inman and Horton in Father’s Night Out. The feature film Arthur Ashley in The Praise Agent offers a brisk Broadway press agent tale gripping suffrage politics.
Four year old Virginia Marie Waibel, living with parents in Brooklyn, rode as a passenger on a second airplane flight from the Queens aerodrome, Long Island. She again asked to loop the loop but settled for a single side slip while seated on her father’s lap as Dana C. De Hart, pioneer of the New York Washington air mail service, piloted.
Keith Vaudeville presents a three day run at the Lyric featuring a wide variety of acts including a comedy sketch The Meanest Man in the World, Chung Hwa Four, Pat Pourri, Alice Manning, and the Lovering Duo a cycling act, plus an educational Picture program for the final days of the week.
California bathing beauties tour arrives with Sennett’s Bathing Beauties and vaudeville acts. The program features Fawkes Doodle in Berlin on five reels with the Sennett troupe, with two shows daily at 2:30 and 8:30. Seats are on sale now.
The article touts Blanche Sweet in The Husted Hour a major week attraction at Corsyth. It promises bigger and better spectacle than The Unpardonable Sin, noting the unconventional format and bold start to capture audience attention.
Dorothy Gish stars in the Paramount production Nobody Home at the Rialto this week, described as vivacious and delightful. Lola Zeliner’s scenario features Miss Gish as the Tenditgater, with a notable supporting cast and a James Montgomery Fidge comedy as an added attraction.
Dramatic scenes and climaxes fill today and tomorrow as Maurica Tour neur's Paramount Artcraft production of The White Heather plays at Vandette theater. The film promises greater freedom, water scenes, and highland beauty not seen on stage, following a successful photoplay run.
Tom Mix stars in Hough Riding Romance at the Strand theater drawing large crowds. The action features daring stunts with Pick up and chase sequences, including fights on stairs and a ballroom tango chase. The zeal and spectacle mark it as a standout among local pictures.
Columbus Ga August 28 J B Holst a forty year Columbus business leader died today in Asheville N C from paralysis. Born in Denmark he came to America at 30 and fought as a Confederate soldier. He built the J B Holst company cotton business in Columbus and later served as a director of local banks and mills. Interment likely in Savannah.
The United States Ship Heffron ran aground off Bokura on August 18. All 828 crew and wounded Czecho Slovak soldiers were landed at Moji and await refloating operations. Crew and officials report a safe evacuation as salvage efforts proceed.
Mount Clemens Michigan August 28 Lieutenant H E Slater and Sergeant Strickland, thought lost in the international air derby from Buffalo to Toronto, are safe at Selfridge field. Lt Thomas GI, commandant, says Slater’s engine trouble forced a landing near Selfridge after repairs. Mineola reports Lt Honsignor among the twelfth Mineola finishers in the New York Toronto return race.
Macon Ga August 23 Special Seventy members of the Macon Rotary club will travel to Atlanta next Thursday for the inter city Rotary meet. Special sleeping cars will be provided for the party, with a return to Macon Friday morning. Guy Paine, a former Atlanta man, heads mobilizing Macon golfers for the tournament and Freeman Hart will gather members for other athletic events. Malcolm D Jones, former district governor, will speak at the luncheon in Atlanta.
In Darien Georgia this morning a tender and one box car of the mixed Geor gia Coast and Piedmont train plunged through a 20 foot trestle at General's Island. The engine rested nearly perpendicular on the far side but no one was hurt.
The body of Thomas Mitchell Greene died suddenly at his home in Gainesville Florida was brought to Tifton for burial. Greene born and raised in Macon County built a forty year career in south Georgia and Florida sawmill business. He served as postmaster at Tifton under Cleveland's administration.
The War Department designates Len Bryant Wilder of Pelham as candidate and James N. Mitchell of Tifton as alternate from Georgia's second district for the military academy entrance examination starting the third Tuesday in February 1920, with admission planned for 1920.
Washington August 28 candidates named for the February entrance examination to the military academy include Georgia Len Bryant Wilder Pelham James N Mitchell Tifton first alternate
Savannah August 28 report notes plans to motorize the post office fleet. Special announcement states the existing ventile equipment is inadequate and will be upgraded to motorized service to improve efficiency in delivering mail across the city.
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey will personally supervise a mobile one man tractor demonstration at Lakewood Park on Monday afternoon September 1 under the Southern Exhibit Association. The event aims to show Georgia farmers how motor tractors can replace mules and horses, with Dorsey invited to attend and judge the operation as farmers watch him control the plow from the tractor seat. E.Y. Clarke, president of the association, expects a large turnout from Atlanta and surrounding areas.
Washington reports more than one hundred naval vessels of varied types to be offered for sale. Among them are seven old gunboats and several converted yachts. Notable prizes include Essex Yantle Gopher Isle de Union and Don Juan de Austria. Bids accepted at the navy department until noon September.
Towns and Union counties in the Blue Ridge plan a second annual joint fair at Young Harris on October 4 and 6. Homecoming day October 4 promises a large crowd with a special program. Bald Mountain near Young Harris is nearby, with autos via Gayton and Hiawassee.
British players today won the dual singles matches in an event to select a team to beat the Australians for the Davis Cup. Dawson defeated Laurent 3 3, and Colonel Algernon B. B. Kineacote also participated, with lingering brief notes of the Australia Davis Cup trial.
Atlanta grocers pledged to assist in reducing the high cost of living by handling government foods at a loss if needed. Mayor Key spoke on government efforts to restore normal business, with Grocers Bulloch, Barge, Hudson forming a committee to work with the mayor and depot supply officer Graham on best distribution methods.
Pretoria August 28 General Louis Botha premier and minister of agriculture of the Union of South Africa died suddenly this morning after influenza. Born 1863 in Grey Town Natal he served in the first Volksraad representing Vryheid then rose to high Boer War command. After peace he led reconstruction and formed the Transvaal government in 190?.
Paris dispatch reports Stephen Fried tich, premier under Archduke Joseph, has formed a new Hungarian cabinet. He will hold the premiership and also serve as minister of the interior. The notice comes from a Havas dispatch dated Budapest today.
Washington reports from Bright, head of Georgia State Industrial College Savannah, states he is in France gathering data on Georgia Black soldiers in World War I. He met with General Pershing and staff, Marshal Foch’s chief, and French and English ambassadors to assemble records and photos for Georgia’s war-part story.
Cobienz report from August 1944 says surplus army food stored in Antwerp and approved by Holland was sold to the Belgian government for 11,000,090 dollars. The food came from America for the army of occupation and Belgium considers buying clothing and other army equipment.
Washington reports the expulsion of H. A. Cummins acting as charge d affaires for Great Britain in Mexico. The Mexican government states his presence is incompatible with the status between Mexico and Great Britain after the British government declined to cultivate diplomatic relations. The note, signed by S. Diego vanddz, warns Cummins to leave Mexican soil promptly.
By direct order of the president Colonel Roy Ingld H Kelley and Colonel George F Baltzell are to proceed to Camp Benning for infantry school duty. Colonel Robert H Mills is to Camp Gordon as camp dental surgeon. Lieutenant Frank N West transfers to U S Army General Hospital No 6 at Fort McPherson.
Washington August 28 The Plumb plan for tri partite control of the railroads faced opposition from Senator Smith Democrat of Georgia who called it unreasonable and socialistic He said he would expose its indefensible features and warned the plan would force one eleventh of the people to own and operate railroads while burdening the rest The objection centered on fairness and the rights of railroad employees and the public interest
An announcement lists speakers for the American Cotton association mass meeting in New Oziewana on September 9. Principal speaker President Wanna maker, with Gov Ruffin Pleas ant of Louisiana and May or Martin Behrman of New Orleans among others. Several governors signed a joint proclamation urging delegation names.
Macon Georgia August 28 The Macon Chamber of Commerce announced that 500 motor trucks have been made available through a new organization for operations within fifty miles of the city in case of an emergency. The trucks will carry road supplies and other essentials if a railroad strike occurs. The chamber urges other groups nationwide to adopt similar measures.
Tifton tobacco sales on Tuesday totaled 79 848 pounds bringing 14 476 41 dollars with an average of 18 cents per pound. The top price paid was 65 cents. Some tobacco came from Calhoun County and a large lot from Cathoun County grown by to me stinsan averaging.
Washington reports show southern Democratic senators facing constituent pressure as lines form on the Shantung clause. Senator Reed faces party anger over ceding the clause to China, while Senator Gore of Oklahoma and Senator Shields of Tennessee draw attacks for backing opposition to President Wilson. Whitaker accuses Shields of aiding Senator Lodge against Wilson’s policy. Shields serves on the foreign relations committee.
Former Fourth Georgia district representative and customs appraiser Adamson, accompanied by Mrs. Adamson, is in Washington paying respects to Congressional friends before continuing to New York after a Georgia visit.
Classifieds list a variety of notices and ads from the Constitution. Items include advertising rates and cash in advance rules, room rentals furnished or unfurnished, boarders and board for rent, and personals. It mentions a Dropsy cure ad and services for reading to invalids, fur remodeling, maternity homes, and a club for companionship, with contact addresses in Atlanta and Bratn.
Newnan school announces fall term starting September for stenography typewriting and related business courses. Programs include shorthand and practical office skills with exam options for immediate employment.
Multiple lost and reward notices from 1919 describe stolen vehicles including a Ford touring car and a Buick touring car with motor and frame numbers, plus rewards for arrest and conviction of thieves. Also listed are a doctor’s satchel with equipment and personal items like a discharged book, cuff button, and a lost bull puppy with contact notes.
Fragmented notices show multiple job offers for laborers trimmers and helpers. Addresses and names such as Blount’s reap and buggy Co and Stone in Kentucky appear with pay details and vague requirements. The text mixes partial phrases and nonstandard spellings across several postings.
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