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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1910
Page
12
A new city ordinance requires ladies to remove hats before entering moving picture theaters or face arrest and a 1 percent penalty. Passed last Thursday and in effect upon signing, the measure faces expected amendments or repeal. Theater proprietors and patrons, especially women, protest as a restriction on attending popular venues.
Mischievous local boys celebrated Valentine’s Night by slipping valentines under doors and then creating havoc. Bands of youths roamed residence districts smashing plate glass, stealing gates and palings, and triggering police calls. Officers tracked rumors of the pranksters as windows rattled and noises spread through neighborhoods.
Thomasville, February 14 special Count Szechenyi of Hungary married into the Vanderbilt family is the guest of L Thompson of New York at Sherwood hig ranch near Lake Inamonia. Thompson is a multi millionaire and close friend of Harry Payne Whitney who has also spent part of the winter there.
Advertisement for Maier & Berkele Jewelers promising clear English labeling of prices weights and grades on loose diamonds and rings. It claims fixed pricing, no haggling, 25 years of trust, satisfaction guarantee, and shipping diamonds on approval with all express charges paid. Includes address 31-33 Whitehall St and catalogue offer.
Bulloch of Atlanta, longtime clerk to Attorney Shepard Bryan, has been appointed chief adjuster of the liability claims department for Aetna Life Insurance Company in Syracuse. Headquarters set in Syracuse, with charge of the entire western New York state excluding New York City and nearby counties. The position carries great responsibility, requiring skill and tact. Bulloch is regarded as capable, with many friends in Atlanta and Georgia congratulating his success after years with Shepard Bryan.
In Atlanta and Georgia for the Aetna, Mr Bulloch has prepared for the position he accepted. A Emory College graduate and former Covington resident, he will supervise two assistants and receive a handsome salary. He previously served as secretary of the Vaultable Casualty Insurance Company of Atlanta until his new appointment. He will leave for Hartford late this month to arrange preliminary steps before taking office.
Judge W G D Tonge dies at 64 in Bainbridge Georgia after a long career as a court official. A Confederate veteran and respected community figure he leaves a widow and children including WG D Tonge of Valdosta and H D L H V Tonge of Bainbridge, with funeral arrangements not yet made.
In his grand jury charge at Macon Judge Emory Speer touts the prohibition law for notable Georgia improvements. He cites labor stability, increased productivity, and reduced crime in Macon Augusta and Atlanta, predicting broader gains statewide. A WCTU meeting in Mulberry Methodist church discusses violations and plans to aid state officers. Also reported: W T Morgan sells properties near the courthouse square to Union Savings Bank for 12000 dollars and another site on Telfair and Hazel streets for 4000 dollars.
Complete stock of popular style Kodaks and fresh Kodak supplies of all kinds. See our window display Kodak department. A K Hawken Co. 14 Whitehall 125 Peachtree.
Samuel P Marbut longtime Fulton county courthouse custodian died at a residence on Kelley Street after a ten day illness from bronchial trouble. He served ten years in the post and was reelected January first. Survived by wife two sons Police Commissioner Arthur Marbut Albert O Warbut two daughters Mrs Tv L Morgan of Rome and Mrs J M Whitmire of Atlanta two granddaughters and several grandsons. Funeral services from St Pauls Methodist church at 2380 o'clock this afternoon. Interment in Oakland cemetery.
Friends of James Dent urge him to run for the Crawford county seat in the next legislature. Roberta Gu notes Dent’s potential candidacy amid community support at 562 N Broad St.
Judge D W Krauss declared a mistrial in the Delph Pyles case charged with violating the prohibition law. The trial began Tuesday and the jury failed to agree on Thursday. The case will not be retried until the May term of court.
Local experts forecast ideal weather for bonds day with conditions described as almost ideal yesterday and even more pleasant today. At the final campaign meeting Monday Chairman Walter McWhreath presented a forecast promising perfect weather for Tuesday aiding the bond drive.
Losue promotes bond issue for city improvements while weather threatens defeat. Ags and Reo back the plan, urging turnout at the polls and declaring bonds the only way to fund permanent city improvements for Atlanta. The speaker vows to vote for bonds, arguing fiscal prudence and citizen care.
Atlanta authorities announce a decision to issue bonds and indicate readiness to use a Reo as part of the financing plan. The move aims to fund municipal projects and demonstrate feasibility of the bond program.
The Collector of Internal Revenue in Atlanta warns corporations and associations to file 1909 tax returns by March 1, 1910. Penalties include fines from 1000 to 10000 dollars or possible imprisonment for fraud or failure to comply. Communications should go to The Collector, Internal Revenue, Atlanta. Last call for bonds and buy a Reo.
Daniel Webster Bagley, a prominent Americus resident and pioneer, died at his home after a several week illness. He leaves a wife, several sons and daughters, and a brother H C Bagley of Atlanta.
Telamon Cruger Smith Cuyler entertained Atlanta friends yesterday after arriving from Paris aboard the Mauretania. He plans to travel to his Macon country place, while continuing work on a Georgia history from Oglethorpe to Governor Jenkin. He has secured valuable data and unpublished sketches to illustrate notable Georgia events and connections for his forthcoming publication.
All additions and requests for changes in telephone directory must be made in writing to the Atlanta Telephone & Telegraph Co before February 15. Contract department, 309.
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