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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
4
Washington reports the federal reserve board reduced the rediscount rate of the Federal Bank of Atlanta to 5 percent on thirty and sixty day maturities and 6 percent on longer terms. Other federal reserve banks were notified they might match these rates. The Richmond bank has signified interest.
The Federal Reserve Board moved to make Sensex the official day to review rediscount rates. Banks, including Atlanta, consider lowering rates as about 66 to 70 million dollars of emergency currency secured by their best paper could be replaced with reserve notes.
The Norwegian steamer Hermion will depart Savannah within days for Genoa with 18,000 bales of cotton, the largest foreign-ship cargo from the port this season. Valued around $720,000 domestically, demand abroad likely raises its market value. The Hermion is among seven boats loading cotton for foreign shipment.
Luke Adams a prosperous farmer living three miles from West Point Ga dropped dead in Ferrell Tatum's store at noon after arriving from his home about 11. He greeted friends along the way and collapsed during a business talk. He is survived by his wife and several children.
Washington December 14 The president sent to the senate nominations to effect changes in the consular service Edward S Cunningham of Maryville Tenn consul general at Singapore to be consul general at Hankow China Thomas S L Layton of Louisiana to be consul at Tahiti Lucien Memminger of Charleston S C from Rouen to Madras India
A historical balance sheet shows liabilities and assets of the Trust Company of Georgia at end of business December 4 1914. It lists paid in capital 50000000, various deposits including demand and time certificates, owed notes, and pledged assets. The document is sworn by Geo B Pendleton treasurer and witnessed by a notary in Fulton County Georgia on December 11 1911.
Seek accurate diagnosis using modern microscopy to identify the germ causing a disease. Free confidential examinations offered at Kimball Hotel Room 418 on the fourth floor, with hours 9:30 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 9:30. Special appointments by letter. DR. PONTIUS.
Real estate reports indicate a surge in pending deals, leases, and large building operations following last week’s sales. Recorded transactions include numerous warranty deeds, mortgages, bonds for title, and quit claim deeds across Atlanta properties along Griffin to Harrison streets and key avenues, with dates spanning December and March and values ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Washington reports the new Philippine committee opened its inquiry into a House bill to replace the Philippine Commission with a 24 member senate and extend legislative control over migration and other issues. General Frank McIntyre urged changes including remove electors qualification and add native dialects, while senators pressed for limits on land grants and careful veto safeguards.
Howard Thompson United States marshal for the northern division of Georgia announces the appointment of W.OM. Kidd of Hartwell Hart County as deputy marshal, vice M. B. Brown of Boveraville resigned. Mr Kidd will have his headquarters at Hartwell. He is an ex sheriff of Hart County and a prominent man of that section.
Pelham Georgia voters prepare for Friday municipal election. At 6 pm yesterday seventeen candidates registered for council seats and two for mayor. Incumbent mayor Colonel J J Hill faces challenger Fudge J G Tennigon in what local observers call a closely watched race.
Ware Court opens in Waycross Georgia with criminal docket actions including the Mose Steedley murder accessory trial related to Denny Dixon’s death near the Grand theater earlier this year. Co. & Powell received a life sentence for the same murder. Annie Wright may face trial for killing her husband.
The notice outlines rates and rules for classified advertising in The Constitution, explains how ads are placed by telephone or in writing, and invites customers to use operators to craft effective wording. It also lists multiple Fulton County divorce notices from 1914, with court terms and appearance dates, and ends with a transfer notice regarding Westview Cemetery shares.
Lost mink neckpiece with sable ends from ladies' dressing room at the Auditorium. reward for return to Dr. Rouglin or 40g Washington St. Also lost lace square near Whitehall and 229 Rawson St. Reward offered for retrieval. Numerous other lost items listed with contact numbers. Also ads for beauty and tailoring services and professional notices fill the page.
Help wanted notices offer barber trade training at Branning Co for 30 dollars with wages during learning at Atlanta Barber College. Multiple firms seek salesmen with commission, good references, and high earning potential. Addresses include 10 E Mitchell St Atlanta Ga and Rhodes Bldg 6th Floor. Also portrait agents, cigars and cash register sales positions listed with weeks of availability.
Multiple terse notices offer secretary treasurer post in Atlanta, navy career training, barber college job, and employment agency services. They invite applications with cash investments or training commitments, citing opportunities in manufacturing, barber work, railroad portage, and civilian jobs through agencies and recruiters.
Classified notices show multiple candidates seeking stenography or typist roles with references and salary expectations. Listings include railroad and law work experience, nursing housekeeper interest, and general office capability, with contact addresses in Atlanta area and Constitution care.
An old classified-style snippet lists taxi companies such as TAXICABS and SI CELSIOR AUTO ATL 3000 and hotel properties including GATE CITY HOTEL and HOTEL RAND. It mentions rates like 42 percent, weekly prices around 3.00, and several Forsyth figures from 475 down to 168 with references to Union Station and baths.
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