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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1915

Page

4

Height limit for office buildings debate in Atlanta banquet

A banquet at the Piedmont hotel honored Charles E. Doty of Cleveland president of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers attended by Atlanta skyscraper men and real estate agents. Doty urged regulating building heights, favoring medium height structures with large ground footprints as financially sound and better advertisers.

Charles E. Doty Cleveland National Association of Building Owners and Managers Piedmont Hotel Doty Robert R Otis Atlanta Real Estate Exchange National Atlanta H. M. Horne Skyscraper Association Charles J. Haden Georgia Chamber of Commerce Footmaster Belling Jn Jones Rawson Collier The Georgia Railway and Power Company 5. S. Gibos G F. Wilkinson Candler Mr. Doty Wilkinson Atlanta Association Birmingham Ala George Biged W. T James T. Perkerson W. Stovall Henary H. Robinson Albert Pritchard William Nitler W. A. Jones Noarorbkn Canton Sisson Francis . Macule J. Honea Tigner Walker White Horace le Fincher RR. V. Slack I. U. Draper A. A. Doonan DLR McGlatehsy Collins Thomas W. Connally Walter T. Candler A.W. Mardin Hon. DeGive J. L. DeGive George 8. Lowndes O Les Toerdon Will B. Beck A. F Walker Putshagah Knox W. D. Haffman FecuShaefer Jo W. Maton William Avis Larne Dety Association of Building Owners and Managers

Home Gardening May Feature Of City Schools

The national education department urges including home gardening in public school curricula to supplement reading and arithmetic. Miss Ethel Gowans, gardening expert, will explain the plan at the Thursday board meeting and seek a trial in Atlanta schools as a voluntary course.

National Department of National Department Board of Education Ethel Cowgas Atlanta Gowans P.P. Claxton

No State Cases Against Two Women

On the plea of Miss Fannie Asman prosecutrix of Miss Letehe Johnson and Mrs. Alma Gann, the court disposed of the matter as a city case with a light fine. Judge Johnston fined Mrs. Gann $5.76 for disorderly conduct and dismissed the case against Johnson. Leonard J. Grossman, attorney for Miss Asman, urged leniency. The dispute arose after Miss Johnson claimed her pay envelope was short by one dollar. Evidence showed Mrs. Gann attacked Miss Asman and Miss Johnson aided her sister.

Fannie Asman Letehe Johnson Alma Gann Tudge Johnston B. & A. Manufacturing Co Bliss Lethhe Johnson Miss Johnson

City Commissioners of Oxford Are Named in Georgia

Oxford Ga December 15 Special. At the annual election of city commissioners Monday afternoon Professor JH H Stone WT Burt and Cason Etten vied for seventh place Lots were cast and Cason Kitchens was declared elected The full board to take office the first Tuesday in January includes W Branham JZ Johnson Cason Kitchens WC Williams Dr EH Johnson president of Emory and Drs K Turner and WF Metton of the Emory faculty Officers to be elected at the first meeting

Oxford JH. H. Stone WT. Burt Cason Etteneng Cason Kitchens W. & Branham J.Z. Johnson W.C. Williams E. H. Johnson Emory

Picturesque Opinion of Officer Expounded in Station Fight

Mrs. C. C. Downs called Officer Jim Ualmer a scoundrel and spread names among his friends after a station house altercation. She was fined 3100 or thirty days in the stockade. The case moved through the station sergeant, then to Recorder Johnson with Attorney C. G. Battle defending.

C. C. Downs Jim Ualmer Jim Decatur C. G. Battle Antil Batule Johnson

Italian Ships Sunk by Mines in the Adriatic

Rome reports Italian destroyer Intrepide and transport Umberto Vittorio sunk in the Adriatic by drifting mines. All crew saved except forty aboard the transport and the destroyer.

Adriatic Rome Paris Intrepide Adriatic Sea

McIntyre and Heath Forsyth Firm Ad

Forsyth business notice for McIntyre and Heath features in Forsyth. Local ad text appears sparse with incomplete wording and possible typographical errors. The readable fragments indicate a law or professional services listing centered on McIntyre and Heath.

Harris to Seek Re-Election Amid Pressure from Supporters

Thomas B. Felder says Governor Harris faces pressure from across the state to run again, arguing the race centers on principle and that liquor interests fear a Harris refusal would hurt a national cause. Felder notes a strong sentiment that a governor who serves well should succeed himself, a precedent largely followed since Brown’s unexpired term.

Harris Thomas B. Felder United States Brown

Governors race in Georgia urged for Harris to run again

Felder and allies say statewide letters show unanimity for Governor Harris to seek a second term and oppose Hardeman. They claim prohibitionists and Anti-Saloon League back Harris, praising his administration as strong and constructive and urging all Georgians who back real prohibition to support him.

Felder Harris Rale Fonr Five Town Cilles Br. Mardeman Rug Hardeman Prohibition Evernorship Atlanta Anti- Saloon League Magnificent Leasing Commission Georgia Luere Ae Co. Eng Eleeting

W G Moore Elected Head of Khorassans

The Dra matic Order Knights of Khorassan held an election at their temple in the Einer building. W G Moore was chosen royal vizier, replacing Young H Fraser, with Dr R R Daley grand emir, Dr H M Eubanks mahedi, B L Owens sheik, 8 C Wilt satrap, H D Waugh sahib, Ws a Jackson secretary, and H G Webb treasurer. Moore previously served as grand emir.

Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan Einer Building W. G. Moore Young H. Fraser R. R. Daley H. M. Eubanks Mahedi B. L. Owens Shiek C. Wilt Satrap H. D. Waugh Sahib Ws A. Jackson H. G. Webb Moore Khorassank

Griffith Charged With Desertion and Bigamy in Richmond

Griffith Porter, a former grocery store manager in this city, is charged with deserting his wife and two children and traveling the south for months with another woman who was said to have been married to him illegally. Police arrested him in Richmond, and detectives plan to bring him back for trial on two counts within days.

Porter Griffith Richmond Tosser Constitution Griffith Jacksonville Agianta Har Roser

Asphalt Coating Planned for Ivy Street paving bid

Property owners along Ivy Street gather at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce for Friday to secure signatures on a petition backing asphalt pavement over Belgian blocks from Edgewood to Peach Tree Street. Estimated total cost 13600 with 5000 from owners and Georgia Railway and Power each, city share about 3600. similar paving eyed for Nelson and Walker streets, six blocks total, at about 6000.

Ivy Street Piedmont Avenue Gilmer Street W. S. Kriegshaber I. Carroll Thes Onvy Street Peachtree Street Edgewood Avenue Place Georgia Railway and Power Company Renfroe City Council Nelson Street Nelson_ street Walker Street Nelson Stonewall Street Repfroe

Union Printers Elect Officers for the Year 1936

The Atlanta Typographical union No 48 announced a full slate for 1936 ending six month terms. Officers include President William Wardlow Vice President Inari Griggs Secretary-Treasurer Walter J. Grant Sergeant-at-Arms Fred Norris Arbitrator Dan W Green Board of Trustees C P Bedingfield and others Auditing Committee FR Connell M A Luther J L Gills Delegates to Federation of Trades W Caraway RB EB Gann Jerome Jones N Kirkpatrick W S Wier to Aided Council W M Fudge RE Gano and R T Peavy named as delegates.

Atlanta Typographical Union Preaient William 3. Wardlow Inari B. Griggs Treacurer Gwalter J. Grant Fred Norris Dan W. Green Board of Teastess C. P. Bedingfela Hnancy Sud

Atlanta seeks signatures for Ivy and Nelson Walker street paving

A 61 percent property owner petition aims to secure an appropriation to surface Ivy Street with asphalt and similarly on Nelson and Walker streets. Ivy Street work is estimated at 913,600 and Nelson Walker about 6,000. A meeting with Ivy Street property owners is set for Friday at 3 p.m. in Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.

Ivy Street General Council Nelson Street Bridge Walker Street Stonewall Street Nelson Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

Atlanta Real Estate Notes and Building Permit Highlights

A miscellaneous page details building permits and property transfers in Atlanta. Notable items include a $3,000 bungalow permit for 121 McLendon Street, and several deed and mortgage records across multiple streets such as Piedmont Avenue, East Slaton Street, and Irwin Street. The column also notes a large crowd listening to Charles E. Doty of Cleveland speak at the Piedmont hotel and previews on other real estate transactions and warranty deeds.

McLendon Street A. P. Stevens Mrain Britain Ira Street D. Tresinsky James Buchman Moa Dlarietta W. É& A. Kil Charles P. Glover Wilts Provision Company Alds Lockie Street Pine Street Ozburn ‘Investment Company George Fi. Pallas Teintty Avenue Metropullian “Trust Company of Atlanta Southeastern Investment Company Jackson Street Angler Avenue Atlanta Atlanta Heal Eotate Company To Albert PF. Whitney Stewart Avenue Pleres Street Samuel E. McDaniel Wet Handel Irwin Street Handulph Street Ernest Ti. Acker Pinster Bert Fourth Street Dorothy FP Willa J. Kincannon South Moreland Avenue Flat Shoals John W. Hardwick J. & Beerect Bass Street Central Avenue Fiverett Te Warran Granadd E. PB. McBursey Lena Swift Huntley Slath Street Peachtree Street G. A. Park Io Walter We. Curtis Battle Street Alno Roac Street Fair Street R. W. Meneel Kubla Parks Tate Street Stovall Avenue Stewart D. Fones R. W. Logan Ormewood Avenue Noon Street Ellie B Bestman Hegina D. Casey Elbridge Drive Bigs Avenues I. Taylor Dickinson Trust Company North Boulevard Everett Mortgage Bond Company of New York Gui Bass J. H. Belterton Germania Sayings Bank Fourteenth District Ashby Street Oakland Avenue Mador Springer Same Fichardson Carl H. Burckhardt Hibernia Savings Building Losa Association White Street Caroline V. Duncan Prudential Insurance Company of America Lot Piedmont Avenue Eighth Streets Aamé East Sixth Street J. J. McCray Walter T. Candler Oak Street Pauline Frown J. L. Ficking Highland Avenue Martha W. Hoxan Mra Maude T. Kirby Smith Ade Astor Avenue Georgia Galiesa Leonora B. Reid Lewis Helladay Semmexland Forrest Avenues Forrest Avenue Lester Street James A. Billy A. Dlp Gilmour South Moreland Treet John L. Sims Toeorgia Savings Bank and Trust Company Simm Avenue Andrew Calhoun Milton Greenebaum T. S. Mots, Jr Jackson ‘Street J. H. McCann Clifford Riggs Ehas Che Ph. Charles B Ross Empire Life W. B. Smith W. Mugluh Owe Kk Ottley Treen Afplanta Savings Bank State Mutual Life Assurants Co Worcester Mars George L.” Word Ealate Loan Department Cliff C. Mather Travelias' Insubhance Company City Wal Estate Purchas Mounsy Phonise Morteage Joana Meshities Banking m and Loan Company Ty Grant Ivy Quick Action Otis & Holliday Peters Lea PER & CO Suri Gunson & Gay Equitable Hullaing Tirr Calhoun Empire Clayton Fayette Campbell Spalding Pike Meriwethe Cochran College Park Inca Hoaias Uon Zurban & Co Monroe & Beermann Walter L Beermann Bout & Go MONS Foster & Robson Road Avenue

Classified Advertising Rates and Rules

Public notice lists cost per word for out of town want ads in The Constitution with emphasis on written discontinuance, accuracy limits, and telephone order handling. Operators offer rate information and guidance on wording to improve ad effectiveness. some ads handled by telephone require immediate payment.

Merriiens Sealine Atl Iesumetary Gay Prin Astitution Apa

Lost items prompt reward notices in city columns

Lost Boston bull terrier named Mike with dark brindle coat and white chest and feet. Reward for return to King at 1150 Peachtree Street Ivy 4017. Also lost keys in business section of city return to Chamber of Commerce Building Ivy 4157. Diamond earring fragment near Peachtree and Whitehall, call Ivy 1936 or Ivy 4930 for reward.

Mike King Peachtree Street Businean Heturn Aig Chamber of Couroe Peachtree Vc

Flexible ads offer cash for old gold and jewelry

Personal cash for any watches or diamonds and broken jewelry. Old or new gold, platinum or silver accepted. fake teeth, dental gold, or junk items considered. Cash on receipt, goods returned at sender’s expense if refused within 19 days. Established 1849, Liberty House, 43 Liberty Ave, Atlanta. Also mentions various local ads for cleaning, services, and personal notices.

Laberty Hning Co Ibertave Wittyburg West End PIX ad_guad UB Weat Patrick Franshi Deimpeny Adurem North Darga Place Atlanta John Voxeon Dempacy Constitution Office Wl Tau Ga Mra ML T. Ditchell Windsor Street di Krome St. Agaustine Fla Uae Krom F. P. Cockburn Coronel George Homney Mary Rameey Martins East Point Valaire Valaire Sonegis Vite Whitehall Ing. Newbra School Carnegie W Gallaber Hall Atanta Durden Kenneraw Avenue Mra G. Arnela Main Springs

Help Wanted in Industrial and Commercial Trades

Classified reel lists multiple help wanted ads across professions. Bookkeepers clerks and stenographers sought. barber college offers training and wages. salesmen and agents needed with generous pay. manager and crew supervisor roles advertised. several Atlanta based employers call for experienced personnel with opportunities for advancement and substantial earnings.

Junta Barber College Hest Healey Bldg Ran AL

Help Wanted and Classes in Atlanta Area Careers

Classified notes advertise male and female stenography and bookkeeping positions with Miss Hite in the Slant building, plus teachers wanted by agencies in Atlanta. Several listings promise free service to school boards, private Spanish lessons offered by D Tourtel at Werner Apartments, and multiple agency addresses including Ivy 82 and 7088, with contact numbers and locations in Atlanta.

Hite OUR Ranger Echool Board Henley Atlanta South Atlante Teach Gry Walton Bldg Erarr Mivehen Street D. Tourtel Werner Apts

Situation Wanted ads from The Constitution sampler

A compilation of job seekers and notices from The Constitution includes multiple brief wants. Applicants seek office work, accounting and bookkeeping, hotel or cafe positions, baking, stenography, and dairy management with various references and locations such as Chamber of Commerce Building addresses.

Addreay Yeprn Care Constitution The Atlanta_Constitution Ivy Chamber of Commerce Man Hardeman Loganville Dnglishman

Situation Wanted Classifieds Widespread Inconsistent Rates

Mixed early 20th century classified ads show varied ailing job seeks including a female live-in nurse and a stenographer. Entries mention rates and payment to offices, with references to experience nurses, a color worker, and a bookkeeper seeking work in small towns alongside professional legal ads from Dorsey Brewster Howell Heyman in Atlanta.

Booker T. Washington Dead and New Life Story Ads

A chaotic ad page announces Booker T. Washington is dead and promotes his life story and works as authentic editions. Various notices offer agents wanted, with commissions, prices around $1.26, and shipping to Atlanta and other locations. Additional classified items advertise employment agencies, solicitations for agents, and opportunities in sales, teaching, and domestic work with contact details and addresses.

Ste. Laurase Austell Booker T Washington Price Fregun Weahington Tuskesed Hopkins Bock Concéen Atlanta da Midland Supply Co St Louis

Local Business Cards and Services Listing Fragment

A fragmented OCR of business cards and ads shows insurance agencies, roofers, shoe repair shops, stove repairers, piano sellers, and real estate investment offerings. Entities include Edwin T. Harper Insurance Agency, Miller, Mooney, Baldwin Piano Co., Fulton Investment Co., Green, Tison & McKinney. Locations referenced: Atlanta area, Main street, West Alabama Street.

Walten St. C. Christensen Igy Edwin T. Harper Alao

Also Mentioned on This Page

McCintyre & Heath Forsyth W.G. Moore Khorassans IW Street Ed R. Hays Ridley-Williamson-Wyatt Wholesale Dry Goods Pryor Street Mr. Haye Peachtree Peachtres Street Grant Place Gerr A. P. Herrington Southrastern Investment Company Aide Jackson Street Angier Avenue R. L. Mouchet E. Goodvlett Mitchell Street Jeptha Street L. “M. Everett Everest Lemne Mary A. Erckine W. G. Johnsen Sning Guarantee Trust and Basking Company A. T. Pritchett Dunwoody Road Ida A. McGee F. H. Wat- Aina Nna Baxter Plumbing Company John Wangaris Cooper Street W. M. “Bachelor J. E. Oxford McIntyre & Heath, Forsyth Eckers P.O. Box Avante Tmdasion Jewel Tee Company Auburn’ Avenue Anthd Boyd Austell Bidw Etty. Wanthd W. T. Duger Candler Building Constituriogarte Savance Nurea Ivy Ass W. CA Elty Pomvou Sterling Rey Will Slaap Mary Shields Mala Lina Brewster Albert Howell, Jr Hugh BM Dorsey Arthur Heyman Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & Heyman Attorneys-at-Law Kizer Adenia Booker T. Washington Murray Street Aneop Leeh Bae Auburn Herve American Employment Agency Healey Ride Capasso Doe-Room Hous Aelp Olicitora Nolicitora God Cate Cooke Smubarn Standard Stove and Repain Co Edgewood Baldwin Piano Co West Alabama St GALE Baya Ares ‘Aressen Saece Gresees Amd Dreeses Fensonatie Rebell Gar W. Baker Gresser CEASE Pi Jain Fansing Gall We Is Ivy Ste Fulton Green, Tison & McKinney Feya Hart Klag Sim Aixo Asseo Hdgewood Areau W. Carson Broad and Marietta Sts Fourth National Bank Nererding Guick Action Geo. P. Moore Aul- Dorn Avenue Wesley Avenue Peachtree Heights Park Ny Comminsion Wealty Avenue Southern Security Company Avaly Levenby Harlem Henderson Hariavideon Motor Compas Allanta
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