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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
8
Georgia Raised Sox Sell Fast At Two For A Quarter
Georgia raised socks advertised at 15 cents a pair, 2 for 25 cents with plain colors and fancies including black socks with white feet. The copy urges wartime thrift and value, noting how buyers have paid a quarter for inferior socks previously.
Atlanta Banks Name Officers After Meeting
The six banks of the Atlanta Clearing House Association held meetings to elect officers with the Third National bank meeting Thursday. James P Alexander was promoted to assistant cashier at the American National Bank, while other director changes occurred at Central Bank and Trust Corporation and the Third National Bank. The banks reported near a million dollars in gains from capital and profits, with most paying semi annual dividends and the surplus reaching over 120,000 at the newer bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atanta Clearing House Association
Third National Bank
James P Alexander
American National Bank
Savings Department
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
William L Peel
Robert F Maddox
Thomas J. Peeples
James F Alexander
Sssistant
James F Windsor
Aasistant
Robert F. Maddox
G. A. Nicolsm
WL. Peal L H Beck
B. M. Blount
T J. Peeples
Bo L Willingham
W. Sikin
Kier
Atlanta National Rank
Carrier
Hugh Z. Inman
George R Donovan
James 9. Floyd
Frank E Flock
C. E Currier
A Inwan
Woof Winecott
J J. Boalding
H T Fomen
A R Swann
Central Bank and Trust Corporation Ata G U
Taft to write first message for Taft Brown cross country run
Washington expects President elect William Howard Taft to write messages to Governor elect Joseph M Brown. The messages will be transmitted from Augusta to Washington by runners over 56 miles, with automobile followers to record each mile if weather permits. The event is billed as a major athletic spectacle amid growing college sport interest. Perkins Keeps Toga. Sacramento January 18. George C Ferking reelected United States senator on first ballot in the assembly by a large margin and in the senate by a wide majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fitch
Washington Athletic Association
William
Taft
Joseph M. Brown
Augusta
Perkins
Sacramento
Cal
George C. Ferking
United States
Sosembly
Senate
Columba
General Assembly
South Carolnns
Richard S Wheney
Charleston
James A Hwyt
J Wilson Gitbes
Reading
J. E. Smith
Saluda
1D & Smith
Coliston
N Platt
Columbia
G@ H Poor
J. Whieon
Lancaster
W. L Mauldin
Greenville
T Y. Wilimma
M. M. Mann
HH. Aull
W. L. Stokes
A. N. Brunson
Arma
J. F
Chumpert
G E Moore
Anderson
W K. Braadford
York
HB Baykin
Lee
Frank Decamp
Harry Harle
Tiedeman Reelected Savannah Mayor Despite Lack of Opposition
Savannah voters reelect George W. Tiedeman as mayor with no strong opposition amid a sparse turnout and limited campaign funding. The newly formed aldermanic slate led by Alderman A. J. Guckenheimer includes R. M. Hull and A. Vetaburg among others, with a reshaped city government to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
George W. Tiedeman
Savannan
Halk
Bea
Votsane
King Edward Poor Bridge Player Surprise
The Boston Herald reports King Edward and the Queen enjoy bridge for social play with good partners. Royal table antics include cut cards as amusement, with royals not concerned by misplays. no royal punishment noted for errors. Also noted is the resignation of Professor C. Harris, longtime head of the Georgia School for the Deaf, from the board due to other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Boston Herald
His
Tower
Oraerator
Sunrive
Harris Redlans
Colunbur
IC. Harris
Georgia School For the Deaf
Cave Spring
Harria
Rome
Dorando Smocked Twice In Marathon Finish Scandal
A New York World report from December 16, 1908 details Dorando’s disqualification in the London Marathon and a repeat protest in New York. The piece covers the controversial finishes, crowd reactions, and ensuing press debate about the rules and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorando
London
New York
The
New York World
Dorando’s Heart Failing After Race Says Doctor
Dr Jos Creamer testifies Dorando was in total collapse after being carried from the track. He cites overstimulation and heavy coffee use by handlers as a cause, noting no bruising from the fall. The remarks implicate race strain and treatment as factors in Dorando’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorando
Coffee's toll on stomach and nerves noted by experts
The text warns that coffee seriously affects the stomach heart and nerves of many people. It encourages trimming these handicaps to gain health and power, describing being entirely well as a joyful aim.
Foreman Heads Library Board
Trustees of the Carnegie Library met in a regular session and elected officers for the coming year with Robert L Foreman named president and Thomas J Day as vice president. James B H War- was listed among the attendees and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Lbrary
Robert L Foreman
Thomas J Day
James BH
City library annual report shows rising readership and reach
Misa Julia Rankin presented the Hbarkan annual report noting 905 over 23,000 persons used the library, a gain of about 4,000 patrons over the previous year. Nearly 7,000 books added, 84,000 readers in reference and reading rooms, and 144,000 home circulations for the year. Mayor Maddox discussed finances, saying library appropriations would not be as liberal as desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
J. R. Nutting
Maddox
Harllee Branch
Ninth Ward
Misa Julia Rankin
Greater Emory Club Organized by Emory Students
Emory College Oxford Ga January 12 Special Students formed a Greater Emory Club in chapel to unite undergraduates in Emory College efforts. Membership is open to all students and the club will focus on personal work for the college. President James E Dickey noted the January Bulletin will be largely written by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory College
Oxford
Emory
Chapel
James &. Dick
James E. Dickey
Bamory College
Liffle Girl Placed In A Den Of Snakes
Los Angeles reports a ten year old girl Hildegards Léventery placed in a den of venomous snakes at a show on South Main street run by Cc. B. Bell. The child is in serious condition and muttering from hysteria. Authorities say the aim was to acclimate her to snakes so she could band in the reptiles. An officer found the doors jammed and occupants gous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Teniecya
Cc. B. Bell
South Main Street
Howe
Hildegards Léventery
Leroy
Seaborn Wright New President Seaborn Wright New President
At the third annual meeting of Georgia Anti-Saloon League trustees in Atlanta the reports were presented by Rev. J C Solomon and others. Seaborn Wright of Rome was elected state president for the coming year. J B Richards and Rev C M Ledbetter reelected. finances showed 7466.18 receipts, no debt. A large slate of officers and directors was elected or reappointed, including Ward as secretary treasurer and Covington as legal adviser, with extensive membership changes and calls for delegates to the national committee. The day also included tariff discussions, social calls, and news of Taft family movements and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Georgia Anti- Saloon League
W Woods White
J .C. Solomon
A. R. Holderby
A. C. Ward
J. B. Richards
C. M. Ledbetter
Seaborn Wright
Roma
George G. Jones
Day
Macon
George Hillyer
Atlanta
W A. Covington
Moultrie
State League
PH Todd
W. A. Ward
A .R. Holderby
W. W. Landrum
B. Belk
Junius W. Millard
A. W. Farlinger
A. C. Bruce
James L. Mayson
EB. C. Cartledge
Frank J. Dudley
Columbus
J. H. Eakes
Griffin
Cordele
National Committee
Philippines
Mr. Taft
Willam G. Gregg
Newbury
N. J
Robert
Yale
Panama
Isthmus
Taft
Boykin Wright
New Cuban Congress Meets At Noon Today
Havana reports the first step toward Cuban independence as the new congress convenes tomorrow to review credentials of senators and representatives. Governor Ma Leon manages transition duties preparing to turn the government over to Cubans, with inauguration of Joseph Mique Gomez slated for eight days after the January 28 proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Congress
Magnon
War Department
Washington
Ma Leon
Josep Mique Gomez
Hayward to Succeed Hitchcock as Republican Chairman
Augusta Ga January 12 exact precedent guides the succession of Frank Hitchcock as chairman of the Republican National Committee. William Hayward secretary will lead the committee until a new chairman is elected at the December meeting four years hence after the next national election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Wiliam Hayward
Cortelyou
Harry &. New
Boys' Knickerbocker Trousers and Shirts Sale
Boys' fine all wool trousers in Knickerbocker style for ages 2 1/2 to 17 years, in serge, cheviot, cassimeres and worsteds at 1.10 a pair. Blouses and shirts in many styles at 70 cents, sizes 6 to 15 years. See the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Rogers, Peet & Co
Testimony Attacked by Hains Defense Lawyer
In Flushing on January 12 attorney John F McIntyre challenged Bayside Yacht Club witnesses as manufactured and withdrawn for insufficient proof. He claimed much state testimony was rehearsed and that Mrs William E Annie lied, pulled from the stand as her story proved inadequate. The court adjourned to tomorrow with the case to go to the jury on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing
Bayside Yacht Club
John F McIntyre
Thornton Jenkins Hains
McIntyre
Jin
Wiliam E. Annie
Peter C. Hains
Hoosier senatorial race grows more tangled in caucus
Indianapolis January 2 on the eve of the caucus to choose a democratic senator to succeed James A Hemenway the race shows Kern 30 Shively 19 Slack 19 Lamb 10 Hoffman 32 Menzies 9 among eighty three democratic legislators forty three votes needed Kern claims nomination on the third ballot opponents doubt him surviving to ballot two or three deadly splits loom. Fire at Peekskill Military Academy settles with loss near six hundred thousand dollars while sixty students escape unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
James A. Hemenway
John W Kern
B. F Shively
L. Hirt Slack
John B.lamb
Edward G Hoffman
Major G. V. Menzies
John
Kern
Shively
South Carolina Adopts Prohibitionist Tone in Legislature
The South Carolina General Assembly opened with party factions forming amid elections for key posts in the House and Senate. Prohibition forces expect a hard fight as anti-saloon leagues push for a state-wide ban, while counties with dispensaries resist, shaping a tense start to Prohibition battles in Columbia.
No Decision Delayed In Prohibition Case In Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama January 11 no session of the U S court was held and Judge Thomas G Jonsa had not indicated a ruling on Cook Brewing Company’s injunction to restrain Alabama prohibition law. It was understood the judge would not reach a conclusion before Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
United States Court
Thomas G Jonsa
Cook Brewing Company
Kodol and Digestion Cure Claim Ad Guarantee
An advertisement extols Kodol for digestive restoration, linking poor digestion to diseases and blood impurity. It promises natural rest for the stomach, rapid relief from indigestion, and a money back guarantee if not beneficial. The copy cites cures for apoplexy heart disease cancer and consumption as linked outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yast
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Sox
Third National
Fourth National Bank
Oddesia
James W. English
John K. Gurley
Charles J. Ryan
J. R. Gry
A .Wickersham
J. D. Robinson
Joseph Hireon
Albert Steiner
J .R. Hopxing
JW. Eng- Hale, Jr
George W. Parrott
Sasistant Cashier
H. M. Atkinson
A. W. Calhoun
J Carroll Payne
J. A. McCord
M. Dargan
H. ¥. McCord
Frank Hawkins
John W Grant
0. Woodward
JH. Nunnally
T. C. Erwin
Daniel Brothers Co
L. J. Daniel
Peachtree St
G. W. Tiedeman
Dogrando
Race
Doctor
Dr. Jos. Creamer
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Greek, Mich
Foreman
Robert L. Foreman
Carnegie Library
Greater Emory Club
Liffle
Georgia Anti-Saloon League
NEW Cuban Congress
Hayward
Hitchcock
Aitahcock
Hains
Velntyre
Hoosier
Korn
Hes
Military Academy
Paekskill
M. D
Peekskill Military Academy
South Carolina
DeWitt Dog Iene
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