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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1910

Page

13

How to remit money abroad at the Exchange Department

If you have occasion to remit money to a foreign country, call at our Exchange Department. We will show you how simply, easily and quickly you can do it.

Widen Stewart Avenue Entrance Up for City Council Vote

Citizens plan to petition the council within days to widen the Stewart avenue entrance from Whitehall to Wells street about 1,000 feet long. The 36 foot segment with a central streetcar track causes frequent traffic bottlenecks. widening to about 59 feet would provide needed passing space and support expected business development. Property owners largely support donating a small land strip on both sides to reach 20 feet wider, though a few oppose. The proposal aims to prevent congestion and improve access as Stewart avenue potentially becomes a business street.

Council Stewart Avenue Whitehall Wells Street Nrees Whitehall Street Te Ia

Divorce Granted Because Wife Would Not Pray

Topeka Kansas February 24 A F Barker 12 years old was granted a divorce by the district court as his wife Mrs Barker 63 refused to pray. Barker said he prayed and read the Bible after supper for forty five years while his wife would not bow her head or kneel saying it hurts her knees.

Topeka Kan A. F. Barker Barker

Diamonds Signify Success

Diamonds signify progress and social standing, serving as evidence of earning ability and financial discipline. They are portable assets convertible to cash and valued for consistent growth, promoting business and social achievement.

Investi

Million-Dollar Push to Free Banker Morse

Personal friends of Charles W. Morse the convicted banker plan to spend over 1 million dollars to secure his release from the federal Atlanta prison. John E. Donahue of Rockland Maine leads the pardon petition effort to be presented to President Taft upon return from Washington. If unfolded the petition may include more than a million names.

New York Charles W. Morse Atlanta John E. Donahue Rockland Taft Washington Dickinson U.S. Senate

Atlanta Chamber Shows Sentiment for Time Change

Unofficial poll among sixty chairmen of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce favors moving Atlanta from Central to Eastern time by a 14 to 7 vote with four abstentions, though no official action is taken. The group plans to hear both sides before recommending any change and also launches a drive to grow membership to 1,000 in 36 days.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Publc Ming Atlanta Athletic Club Ben Lee Crew

Burns to leave Chamber of Commerce secretary post

Macon Georgia February 24 Special Harry Burns secretary of the Macon chamber of commerce and census supervisor for the sixth district will retire on April 1. A Norfolk Virginia man has been engaged at a $2400 yearly salary to begin duties immediately after Burns leaves. The chamber directors say he can perform both secretary duties and the promotional work for community business growth.

Burns Chamber OF ER OF Commerce Macon Harry Burns

Recount Planned for Senator Stone Ballots in Banaea City

Banaea City reports a recount of ballots cast for Senator William J. Stone. The ballots will be preserved and submitted to the legislature in January. Governor Hadley held talks with election commissioners who promised legal hold and proper handling of the ballots.

Banaea City William J. Stone Hadley

John M. Egan Chosen President of City Street Car Co

John M. Egan, a prominent railroad man, was elected president of the Metropolitan Street Car Company in Kansas City today to succeed Bernard Corrigan who had resigned recently.

John M. Egan Kansas City United States Metropolitan Street Car Company Bernard Corrigan

Bryan Crosses the Andes

Anides Chile February 24. William Jennings Bryan Mrs Bryant and their daughter arrive from Santiago and cross the mountains toward Buenos Ayres as they travel southward from the capital city.

Bryan Anides Chile William Jennings Bryan

Farmers Union urges Congress on six issues to act

President C. Barrett of the Farmers Union launches a national letter campaign to every congressman urging action on six issues including gambling in farm products postals savings and the proposed central bank. The appeal asks representatives and senators to state their position for publication and record, with replies to be sent to the National Hotel in Washington.

Farmers’ Union Congress Cord Press Washington, D.C Washington America Farmers of America National Hotel D.C

Georgia seniors adopt jaunty walking canes at University event

Athens February report notes University of Georgia seniors in both academic and law schools display jaunty walking canes and discuss adopting a custom seen at eastern universities. The junior and senior classes consider marking privilege while freshmen face red caps to signify their status in campus life.

Athens University of Georgia Lele

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