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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1913
Page
14
The piece outlines a wide funding push for an Atlanta university project, listing committees and chairmen with substantial pledge amounts. It notes total funds raised and targets, including a $256,000 goal and a $60,642 remaining balance, with many named contributors and organizational backers across local civic groups.
Dismikes & Co of Nashville to open exclusive men’s hat shop at 41 Peachtree Street in Atlanta. Miler Dismukes Jr. will run the store, which plans to boost local hat trade and attract customers with new enterprise. The venture comes as Atlanta’s retail scene grows, with firm executives emphasizing readiness and a strong local presence.
Thomas, chairman of the department, presides at a village clubhouse event. A Christmas tree gathering is set to aid 100 mill children with gifts and meals. Memminger will speak as the crowd hears plans for a community Christmas program and charity drive.
Dr W B Elkin Jr celebrates a long awaited upgrade at his Atlanta drug store with a new upstairs prescription room and a miniature elevator to deliver orders. An indexed drawer system replaces shelves, reducing errors and speeding service as patrons recall the old pole elevator and early all night hours.
Washington December 12 a substantial wage increase was granted to boiler makers machinists and other members of the Federated Shop Trades after a dispute with the Chicago and Alton railroad the action was reported to Secretary of Labor Wilson by the agency in charge of labor matters
Reduced holiday fares announced for Northern Pacific Central? General and St. Louis rail lines and Western and Atlantic railroad. Apply via any agent for the Christmas season discount on travel.
Judge Andrew Calhoun in the criminal court of Atlanta reduced the bail on Captain Ernest West charged with assault. West’s attorney claimed friends would supply the funds, stating the marine officer would be released. The case stems from an incident ten days earlier at J H Jones deputy clerk’s residence, involving alleged attacks on Mrs Jones.
Advertisement for a winter 1914 cruise from Jacksonville to the Panama Canal via Cuba and Jamaica. Rates described as very low to attract travelers. Full details available from J. F. McFarland, Special Agent, Atlanta, Ga. Main 008-1.
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