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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1913

Page

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Mass Meeting Urges Revision of Atlanta Charter

A large Atlanta gathering at the Kimball house will press for charter reforms. Prominent business leaders and Mayor Woodward will discuss resolutions calling council to action and a full revision to end the outdated ordinance.

Atlanta Kimball House W. G. Humphrey Chamber of Commerce Women's Clubs James G. Woodward Winn Sper Kimpall Atlante Kimball House Convention Hall Soleck Council Woodward

Health Board Approves Crematory Action Amid City Fight

Atlanta officials clash as Health Board allows excavation for a $276,000 crematory project. Mayor James G. Woodward and Councilman Claude S. Ashley trade sharp exchanges over vouchers and legality. Woodward vows to seek a perpetual injunction and test the contract in court, while the board orders continued excavation pending council action.

Atlanta City Health Board James G. Woodward W. L Gilbert Claude S. Ashley Sanitary John Jentzen Ashley Woodward Supreme Court Gigia Jentzen Council New York Destructor Company Milwaukee New York Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad John McClelland

Parcel Post Promoted by The Constitution in Special Issue

The Constitution highlights parcel post to promote Atlanta merchants and out-of-town buyers in Georgia and surrounding states. It promises refunds for fraud or misrepresentation with proof and urges readers to test advertising offers and place orders for prompt service and careful attention from merchants.

Torcel Post Atlanta Georgia

Alleged Gardner Case Unfolds as Miss Portman Speaks

Miss Marie Portman, an art student, declared she will reveal her side of the Gardner affair as she and Professor Gardner face arraignment. She said Gardner lured her with promises of travel and luxury, hid his wife, and urged elopement from Louisville to Chattanooga, amid objections from a boarding house landlady. The story marks her first full confession to the press.

Professor Gardner Marie Portman Calhoun Mies Portman Atlanta the Constitution Georgia City Chattanooga Gardner Miss Portman Louisville

30 000 Packages Sent From Here By Parcel Post

Atlanta merchants embrace the new parcel post system, toutting efficiency and convenience as 30 000 outgoing packages show daily gains. Postmaster McKee notes steady weekly rises with Monday 24 above average and Thursday 600 above. A substation may open by January 15 to handle the growing volume in the retail district.

Georgia Atlanta Atlante Atlanta Spirit Hugh McKee Whitehall Peachtree West End

Two Days Left in Grocers Combinations Bonus Vote Offer

Contestants race for bonus votes through Grocers combinations and the Robinnaire Special with 50 000 extra votes for multiple labels. Offers include combinations 17 18 and 19 yielding up to 26 000 bonus votes plus 10 000 per 50 Palmolive bands. The deadline is Saturday at 2 PM with many already piling up votes.

Inola Threa Labala Rob‘innaire Piedmont Maxwell House Uncle Sambread Eagie Thistle Soda

Kindness of Half Century Ago Brings Mountain Windfall

In Cartersville Georgia Mrs Elizabeth Felton inherits a powerful tale of gratitude from 1855. Mrs Sage of New York sends 2500 dollars to Mrs Felton to form an industrial college for mountain girls. A 500 acre land donation accompanies the project with plans for a site and further fundraising across the country. The gift honors the hospitality shown to Joseph Slocum, a northern prospector linked to the Ducktown copper era, and aims to establish a lasting educational institution.

Cartersville Spelathe Ral Slocum William H. Felton Russel Sage New York Felton Btll Pelton Mia Felion Ducktown Joseph. Slocum Syracuse N. Y Olivia Slocum Russell Sage Joseph Slocum Brent

First Series of Dictionary Coupons Mature Today

The Constitution announces the first of six coupons tied to the New Modern English Illustrated Dictionary. Readers are urged to save and present six consecutive coupons with the expense bonus to receive a fine bound copy. Clipping can begin at any time and demand is expected to be high.

Constitution Office

Mystery of Daisy Opie Grace Ulrich Marriage Report

Philadelphia report says Mrs Daisy Ulrich Opie Grace may have married George H Oldham of Coatesville New York last Monday night in New York City The couple's whereabouts are unknown and both families deny or are unsure of the ceremony Oldham says the marriage occurred at the Plaza hotel and cites The Little Church Around the Corner as the venue The wife left Coatesville in haste and Oldham later left the hotel in Philadelphia region lacking confirmation and details

Philadelphia Grace Ulrich William A. Carr Oldham Coatesville Plaza Hotel New York Daisy Ulrich Opie Coatesvile

Profits of First National Bank Seal Record of Growth

Washington January enormous profits by the First National Bank of New York were counted today by George F. Baker chairman of the board before the house money trust committee. He said since 1868 the bank has earned over 80 million dollars with capital now 10 million and dividends of 226 percent in four years since 1908.

Washington First National Bank of New York George F. Baker House Money Trust Committee Baker First Securities Company Samuel "Tatarmyar First National Untermyer

Weather Prophecy Sees Fair And Warmer Across Georgia

A weather forecast predicts fair skies with a rise in temperatures across Georgia. Expect slightly warmer conditions overall with moderate northeast winds through the weekend into Saturday.

Georgia

Influence of advertising on daily choices and shopping

A reflective note on how morning media shapes what people think and buy, emphasizing advertising's reach. It suggests thrifty readers consider personal influences, with a casual reference to beer as part of consumer habits and daily decisions.

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