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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1909

Page

5

Hospital row up to council on Grady staffing feud

The hospital dispute at Grady is set for the general council meeting Monday afternoon. The hospitals committee discussed two resolutions by Councilman Foster to abolish bedside teaching and to allow hospital trustees to elect a medical staff independent of medical colleges. A major report by Cofield and Boynton opposes the resolutions. Johnston signs a minority report in support. Attendees included Drs Westmoreland, Goldsmith, and Toraugh from Atlanta medical schools, Trustee President Joseph Hirsch, and Mayor Maddox.

Grady Hospital General Council Foster Cofield and Boynton Johnston Sh.eco Grady

Trick bidding costs Chicago city money

Chicago oversight finds the city paid 318111 for street repair while a split bid would have cost 218610. The composite bid hid high and low elements, allowing an extra 96601 to be spent. Law department offers no remedy, and courts require payment per contract terms.

Chicago Hanberg Busse Law Department Itg

Warship bombardment denied by Hamburg lines

A Hamburg based company stated that reports of a bombardment near the Siberian coast are untrue. The steamers Mota Woerman and Hen Tistte Yeoerman were detained for several hours before one vessel returned to Hamburg. The Woerman company lodged a formal complaint with the foreign office.

Hapburg Woerran Tins Mota Woerman Hen- Tistte Yeoerman Siberian Wessels Hamburg Woerman Foreign Office

Flat Silver Pattern Variety Surpasses Small Shops

Flat Silver offers a wide range of patterns and new designs making shopping more satisfactory than limited assortments from smaller shops. Larger buying reduces costs and keeps prices more reasonable for customers.

Franklin Celebration Honors Benjamin Franklin in Atlanta

The 203rd birthday observance for Benjamin Franklin proceeds at Cable concert hall Peachtree and Broadstreet with Atlanta Topographical Union No 48 coordinating a varied program. Distinguished speakers include Judge Richard B Russell Asa G Candler and Rev Henry A Atkinson. A vaudeville and concert segment features Miss Fanille Davies Mina Madeline Saloshin and The Gate City Quartet amid instrumental and choral pieces. The event, timed for 745 PM, aims to showcase union history and civic pride in Atlanta during a colorful evening of music talks and entertainment.

Benjamin Franklin Cable Peachtree Broadstreet Atlanta Topographical Union No 48 J J Hobby Walter H Grant Wade FP Harding Dan W Green W. S Wardlaw W EB Atthison B Lee Smith Earle E Griggs Jerome Jones Charles A. Jones R T Peavy W H Hawkins Lee Holla W. D. Curraway George DeFraing N H Kirkpatrick Atlanta International Typographical Union Genea St Joseph South J J. Hebb Union Richard B Russell Becigie Court of Appeals of Georgia Asa G Candler Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Henry A Atkinson Central Congregational Church D W Green Fechss Les Rameaux Tantasle Brit- Nante Lesbach- Mina Madeline Saloshic

Finance committee to present January apportionment

The finance committee of the general council completed its January apportionment sheet and will present it Monday afternoon. It denies rumors of mass layoffs or office consolidations, saying increases are modest across all departments and no heads will roll.

General Council Councl Council Ag Theta Finance Committee Swanson Balak Our Dupalst Lake St Chicabo Jacobs’ Pharmacy Co

Guardian Named to Care for Dennis Sullivan’s Estate

Dennis Sullivan declared incapable by jury in Ordinary's court upon petition by his daughter Annie Sullivan. The estate valued at 26000 was deeded to John P. Yancey, a minor grandson, with Mary P. Yancey as his mother holding power of attorney. The jury found incapacity and Guardian Mt Blount was appointed after proceedings and counsel.

Dennis Sullivan Annie Sullivan Sullivan John P Yancy Mary P Yancey Sam Miss Sullivan Iteatinea Mra Yancy

Congress awards 31600 to Fitzgerald widow in post office case

Washington reports the house passed a bill granting Fitzgeralds widow 1500 dollars, equal to a year of pay, for the death of Postoffice Inspector Charles Fitzgerald who was shot at Clinton Mississippi on September 28 while investigating an alleged $100 shortage in postal accounts. The assailant was Will Sorsby, assistant postmaster there. A temporary restraining order was issued to bar rent collection on the property, with A J McBride named guardian and M N Blount named temporary receiver to handle deeds.

Fitzgerald Postoffice Washington Charles Fitzgerald Clinton Miss Will Sorsby Sorsc Jorge Elle

Fire destroys Murdock place near Ringgold

The home of 5 N Duke, one mile from Ringgold, previously the Murdock place, was destroyed by fire a few nights ago. It is said Mr Duke had $1,000 insurance on the house and $300 on the furniture.

Ringgold, We Goyccial Duke Murdock Place

Buy it once and you always use 5 EK Flour

A compact ad suggests buyers should choose 5 EK Flour for consistent results. The pitch emphasizes a one time purchase securing ongoing use. No additional details or context provided.

Receiver Sought for Equitable Loan and Security Company

Publication clarifies suit filed by F 3 Palmslee seeking a receiver for Equitable Loan and Security Company. The Constitution’s Dec 30 report titled Receiver Asked for Equitable caused confusion with Equitable Life Assurance Society. Trial before Judge Pendleton was postponed and will likely be heard this week.

F. 3 Palmslee Equitable Loan and Security Equitable Equitable Life Assurance Society United States Georgia Equitable Lite Auit Equitable Loan and Security Company Tudge Pendleton Wll

Man Fights to Recover Stolen Whisky in Macon Case

Ike Bashinski seeks return of 3600 worth of whiskies and wines after police seize a liquor stock from his Macon business. He faces multiple charges for operating a place selling intoxicants. A court row over the goods continues as lawyers seek recovery from Chief Wescott, with further appeals and potential higher court involvement anticipated. George A Smith shows improvement. doctors hopeful for a swift recovery.

Brown House Macon Ike Bashinski Sam Wescott Bashinski Court of Appeals Atlanta Bashineki Chief Wescott Joe Hi Hall Thia City Hail

Queen Jelena of Italy Decorated by Emperor Francis Joseph

Vienna January 16 reports Emperor Francis Joseph awards Queen Jelena the grand cross of the Order of Elizapeth for self sacrifice and heroism following the Calabria and Sicily earthquake. The decoration comes with an autograph letter from the emperor.

Vienna Francis Joseph Jelena Italy Calabria Sicily

Pyramid Pile Cure offer and free trial coupon

Excerpt promises rapid relief for piles by sending name and address for a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure. Claims include reducing inflammation congestion and itching with cures and urges avoiding operation. Advertisement notes 50 cents per 4% box and drugstore availability.

Pyramid Drug Company Coupon Promise Prompts Mail-In Offer

Fragmentary stationery style notice advertises a mail order coupon to obtain a “great Pyramid” packet. It directs recipients to send to Pyramid Drug Company at Eeramid Building Marshal Mioh. The poorly legible copy promises delivery by mail in a plain wrapper.

Newfield Pyramid Drug Company Eeramid Marshal Mioh Great Pyramid Mall

Prominent Atlanta Man Leads Southern Congress Pledge Drive

Prominent Atlanta figure Nawed YWeme heads a new executive committee of the Southern Commercial Congress as pledges reach 23000 toward a million dollar Southern building. McNeill adds 7000 with Washington expected to contribute up to 100000. New committees named, and a Houston led luncheon for guests marked a formal progress report on southern business advancement.

Atlanta The Southern Commercial Congress Southern Commercial South McNeill Havana Cuba Robert McNeil Washington Charles A Douglas Douglas Charles Hall Davis Petersburg John A Fox New Orleans Charles H Davis Betersburg Alexander Rufus Rhodes Culpepper Exum John B. Kaul Robert Jemison, Jr Birmingham Asa Grandler John G Huge

Committee Seeks Bonaparte Opinion on Merger Authority

The Senate special committee investigating the Culberson resolution plans to invite Attorney General Bonaparte to discuss presidential authority to allow the absorption of the Tennagses Coal and Tron Company by United States Steel Corporation. The invitation is not a subpoena and Bonaparte may respond by sending a representative or submitting information. The committee adjourned until Thursday awaiting a reply.

Bonaparte Washington Senate Culberson Judiciary Committee Tennagses Coal and Tron Company United States Steel Corporation

Duty on barytes sought by Georgia miners and property owners

North Georgia miners and property owners plan to push for a tariff on barytes in the tariff revisions. Bartow and Murray counties hold large deposits that could meet U S demand, but current free-list status allegedly makes mining unprofitable. Supporters say tariff protection would foster a strong regional industry and regional upbuilding.

North Georgia Cartersville Bartow Murray United States Georgia

Florida Senator Proposes Miscegenation Crime Sanction

Washington dispatch reports Senator Milton of Florida seeking to criminalize miscegenation in the District of Columbia. The bill would punish any person with even one drop of negro blood with ten years imprisonment and a $1,000 fine. It targets intermarriage and declares offspring illegitimate and incapable of inheritance.

Milton Washington Florida District of Columbia

Hundred Cars Pledged At Georgia Fruit Exchange Meetings

One hundred cars of peaches pledged and over $1500 in stock subscriptions raised this week for President Bagley of the Georgia Fruit Exchange. At Culden and Culloden forty and sixty cars respectively were pledged with large stock subscriptions. Fort Valley meeting postponed due to bad weather. Manager Fleming to travel to Cincinnati Dayton and Chattanooga to recruit Georgia orchard growers.

Bagley Georgia Fruit Exchange Fock @ point Burnessie Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Fort Valley Macon Marshallville Oglethorpe Montezuma Fleming Cincinnati Dayton Chattanooga Georgia

Southern Florida Special One Day Train from Atlanta

The Florida Special departs Atlanta daily at 1:35 a.m and arrives Jacksonville at 8:40 p.m. It features day coaches dining car and parlor cars with connections to east coast routes. Macon is the next stop after leaving Atlanta. Do not demand KK flour.

Florida Atlanta Jacksonville Forest Coast Cuba Macon

Bottlers Meet Here Tuesday

A Coca Cola bottlers convention for the southern states is set for Atlanta with more than 50 plants represented. The program includes history of Coca Cola, legal pointers, business discussions, theater party at the Orpheum, and a smoker at the Aragon hotel plus a joke contest with a prize. Crawford Johnson will speak on The Big Smoke.

Atlantis South Channel 4 Atlanta Charieg Rathwager Coca-Cola Asa G. Candler Dudge Jonas Cendier Tamch Dgta Orpheum Alglanta Aragon Hotel Crawford Johnson Birmingham

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