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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
9
Prominent merchants say a new city charter is essential for stable governance and growth. They urge a competent committee to draft a detailed charter before the next legislature session, arguing the current charter hinders efficiency and progress.
New Atlanta mayor James G Woodward vows to campaign for a revised city charter. He will fight opposition from council leaders and press for equal tax distribution and tighter city contracts while seeking to overhaul departments and finance practices.
The Elks club banquet hall hosted the Liebermans golden wedding with lavish floral decor and gifts. Guests from Louisville Nashville and Athens sent tributes as Mrs Lieberman wore black and gold while the couple's family and friends, including Mrs Kaufman and Miss Sartorious, celebrated with a long reception and courteous toasts.
Chicago January 7 Frank Chance wavering on a decision to join the New York Americans as manager after a lengthy talk with owner Frank Farrell. Chance indicated he might accept if Barrells arguments are strong and terms discussed include a high salary and potential equity. The report notes a rumored 0000 dollar annual pay and a multi year contract with a share in the club.
The article notes a board decision to appoint Helena Douglas as assistant and stenographer to General Manager Carey, following a long list of personnel roles including a custodian, zoo keeper, florist, and foreman in the tree department. The piece describes ongoing efforts to rotate office duties under Mayor guidance.
Douglas praised for service by Woodward Zoo Keeper amid mayoral rebuke over a leopard escape and a tiger den incident. General Manager Carey admits errors and informs the mayor. Board approves Piedmont park space rental by Southern Biluthic for 480 yearly and a playground movement committee chaired by Reynolds Van Houten and Anderson to plan adult and child entertainment.
The Atlanta Music Festival association offers tickets at Cable Piano and Phillips & Crew for the Myron W Whitney concert Friday evening in Taft Hall Auditorium. Music lovers are urged to support the concert to help cover expenses of free Sunday concerts and the music festival chorus.
Montgomery Alabama fans face uncertainty as Southern League play looms. Little Rock has offered 15000 for the Montgomery club, while Richard Tillis, stockholder, contemplates sale terms. Tillis says he will not run the club this season unless paid 29000, and no city has matched the offer or secured purchase. Local businessmen refuse to buy at 15000.
Pinehurst N January 7 Filmore KL Robeson 16 year old champion of the Oakhill club Hochester won the qualification gold medal in the opening play of the tenth annual mid winter golf tournament Robeson posted a 72 while Watter J Travis Garden City was second with 78 E W Cork Baltimore was third 78 C L Becker Woodland fourth 81 C T Herbert Chicago fifth 85 N A Freeman Dyker Meadow sixth 8 From a field of entrants four teens qualified for the match rounds the finals set for Saturday
The mission board of the Methodist north Georgia conference decided to raise 15000 for Cuba work in addition to the regular offering for the coming year. A resolution passed, work to begin under the mission secretary. Rev John Jenkins and Dr E H H Rawlings spoke on field work, with Bishop Warren Candler addressing Cuba work. The next meeting will be the lay movement February 10 with all denominations invited.
John A Porter aged 26 died Monday evening at a private sanitarium. The body was removed to his residence at 66 Flat Shoals avenue and will be taken to Smyrna Georgia for interment.
Mrs Mary L Jones passed away Tuesday morning at 61 Houston Street. She left a daughter Mrs G A Bostrom and two brothers. The funeral will be at the residence Wednesday at 11 o'clock, with interment at Newman.
A 58 year old patient from Tyler Texas testifies to Swamp Root restoring energy and kidney health after prior remedies failed. He reports back pain relief, rapid improvement within days, and credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with saving his life. Notarized affidavit dated April 20 1912 by J W Beaird.
A promotional letter urging readers to write Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton N Y for a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes regular bottles priced fifty cents to one dollar are sold at six drug stores and mentions The Atlanta Daily Constitution.
Report from California citrus belt says 80 to 90 percent of orange and lemon crops may be ruined with losses near 29 to 40 million dollars. San Bernardino and Redlands suffer heavy damage while railways face revenue declines. Texas also blankets in snow as cold persists through the citrus belt with minimal crop fear.
Bulletin notices posted outside newspaper offices warned of a coming freeze. Moving picture show screens carried the alert. Panhandle temperatures dropped below zero while the coast eyed freezing conditions.
N O Rudisill aged 48 died at a sanitarium Monday night He leaves a wife and five children Funeral will be held at the residence on gp Eifion Street with time to be announced afterward
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