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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1913
Page
2
The article argues against the belief that Atlanta offers only aesthetic appeals for investors and laborers. It highlights the need for improved housing and skilled labor, notes the city council's creation of the Atlanta Improvement Commission, and urges finance committee support for a necessary appropriation to advance urban development.
W Plane a well known real estate man of Atlanta, has formed a con followed by L C Green Company. The item notes a professional move linking Plane with the firm in Atlanta.
A longtime Atlanta resident Mr Plane, formerly with Manty & Flane at 6 Walton Street and later in independent practice, has built a specialty in the north side property market and the local realty scene.
January 18 results show Birmingham Alabama over Portland Maine 333 to 91 Manchester Florida over New Orleans 874 to 919 Bridgeport Connecticut over Bangor Maine 685 to gas iie Pa over Philadelphia 922 to 0 by default Warren Pa over New Haven Conn 2 to 0 by default North Georgia defeated Lehigh 872 to 748 Stlehia an AEBies at Washington defeated Louisiana 870 es defeated Oklahoma to w aut Virginia defeated Kansas 893
George Hansen, popular manager of the Studebaker corporation, returns to his desk after a weeklong illness, resuming duties and overseeing Studebaker sales. The report notes his recovery and renewed leadership of the company’s sales team.
In New York City a large parade by garment workers drawn from the manufacturing district ended in a mass meeting in Union Square. No violence occurred and speeches in three languages condemned clothing manufacturers and working conditions. Leaders Benjamin Schweitzer and Max Pine spoke.
Auto trade items report attendees Yromas J Smart Lindsey Hop kins from Overland Southern visit New York shows with JL S Crane and Wylie West. Albany Overland company forms with $30000 capital, Joe Brown Jr, governor’s son, joins Overland sales group. Goodyear tires on 142 of 324 show cars. Stearns-Knight exhibit shocks crowds by split display. Studebaker to market gasol ine commercial vehicles next year with several chassis types and dual showings planned at New York and Chicago shows.
The My Goods Economist notes in spring showings that children seats imitate women with belts at the knees and sash. All white dresses remain strong for young children while white frocks with Bulgarian colorings gain attention. Middy and Norfolk stores emphasize these trends alongside Russian dresses.
New York dispatch quotes Bob Fitzsimmons criticizing current heavyweights and praising McCarty and Willard as best among the hopefuls while noting his son, Young Bob, 16, in 170 pounds, can beat him. Fitzsimmons envisions an acting career, leaving boxing behind for theater after decades as a boxer and vaudeville performer.
Poem by George B. Morewood speaks of a heavenly isle where weary travelers find rest and renewal. It envisions Lethe like streams washing away life’s burdens and a return to childlike faith hope and love in eternal peace.
The Dry Goods Economist notes soft satin crepe de chine and ribbon hats will dominate early season fashion. Hempe brims accompany draped crowns while upright trimmings rise from top, back, or side for bold, plume-like styling.
In New York on January 18 special dispatches describe Greg Crandall likened to Dick Deadeye by friends in Rensselaer. A man arrived at the county auditor's office with a gunny sack asking about crow bounty in Jasper county, stating he had seventy four crow heads from Carpenter township. Auditor Hammond verified bounty rules and had him sign a claim blank naming Otis Crandall. Joh D Wells now owns the Michigan Georgia company’s local factory, pledging a push for the Michigan 40 in Atlanta and Georgia.
Walter Marchand notes the arrival of Frank Chance in New York and his defense first philosophy for the anemic Yankees. Chance aims to fortify pitching and infield to create a pennant-contending core, arguing that a strong defense precedes and enables offense. The piece cites Boston as a counterexample of offense without defense and forecasts a pivotal season.
New York January 13 Special Now comes a wall from Jack Johnson His funds are running low and he insists that he must still be considered in the talk about the heavyweight championships He hopes the American public will forget the past and let black and white hopefuls meet and let the best man win He fears a match with Langford or Jeannette is unlikely and doubts any white man will fight him
Pensacola prepares as the Cleveland Americans and Toledo Americans plan spring training in Pensacola. An advance 25 man Cleveland squad led by Joe Birmingham arrives February 23, with 14 more a week later. Toledo follows after their arrival window, while the leased park is being prepared for play.
A humorous opinion about gender roles and romance notes that men value domesticity in women and adore vaudeville stars. It suggests critics who complain about not being understood are usually understood and jokes about the idea of a prize fool, ending with the question of how she married him.
Indianapolis January 18. The Indiana Automobile Manufacturers association will lead an annual tour of about 2500 miles coast to coast across the Rockies and Sierra Nevadas. The event aims to spark road improvements for a national stone highway proposed by Fisher and Allison, with data shared for a 1915 San Francisco exposition link to the Panama Canal opening. The tour marks Indiana’s push as a motor center, featuring numerous Hoosier manufacturers and related firms.
New York date notes how fans often pick the favorite in big fights of recent years, yet favorites frequently lose. The piece recalls Palzer vs McCarty, Flynn vs McCarty, Burns vs Murphy, Wolgast vs Ritchie, and other bouts to illustrate persistent misjudgment by bettors and commentators.
Gustave J Kuhn former manager of the Piedmont Driving Club for four years has joined the real estate field with WE War ley. He is linked to a prominent Atlanta agency and counts many personal friends among his supporters. Kuhn is a noted property owner with demonstrated skill in realty dealing.
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