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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1910
Page
10
A Grant Park zoo cage hosts two hyenas in a staged feeding contest. The larger, sedate hyena retrieves meat and retreats to a den while the smaller, evil eyed hyena lunges. After a tense chase, the big hyena secures both pieces, then a keeper adds a final meat for the smaller one before the cycle repeats nightly.
Local politicos weigh potential candidates for mayor with several strong probabilities and unannounced bids. Names include Robert F Maddox likely seeking re election, F Quillan James L Key and James Woodward debated as viable contenders amid talk of a forthcoming election.
A prison committee meeting was scheduled for 2 o'clock this afternoon to consider appointing a superintendent of prisons under a city ordinance and address related matters. Three citizens are seeking the post: Captain John W Ball City Detective T B Lanford and RA Brorles Jr. the committee will select a nominee and council approval is required.
A F Sheldon from Chicago, famed advertising expert, will address the City Salesmen's Association at the Chamber of Commerce this morning at 11. All salesmen are invited. After the talk a luncheon and smoker will be tendered at the Kimball House.
Diamond dealer asserts prices are increasing and promotes the best quality stones. It offers loose stones and mounted jewelry in nearly all sizes, suggesting reliable investment value and broad selection for buyers.
The Progress Club selects 483 South Fryor street as headquarters and plans an up to date clubhouse. It will be a social body promoting athletics and features a noted roster of members led by Milton Klein as president and Armand May as vice president.
Dr Osler, a physician of international fame, presents definite conclusions on tuberculosis in the February issue of the Women’s Home Companion. He asserts the germ, source, entry to the body, development, recognition, prevention, non heredity, and curability, arguing for a new educational campaign with wide influence.
Miss Minnie Finkenstadt of 307 Mangum street was found dead by hanging. A coroner's inquest, led by Danehap, held at Harry G Fools chapel, concluded death by self causing, with motive cited as ill health from a sister. Funeral plans pending as relatives are notified. Separately, Woodworkers union wage increase request in Louisville was denied.
Pilgrim and his second wife were arraigned for mistreating their two children after Beesle, 10, wandered the streets afraid to return home. Witnesses described scuffle and a scalp wound from scissors as the couple’s discipline. Judge Broyles ordered the stepmother gentler and the father to remove the boy from the cotton mill and seek schooling.
Washington January 21 special The United States seeks to set aside a guilty verdict against Charles M Pendleton in a case tied to the killing of Leonore Anabia Pendleton a former Rough Rider and New York veteran argued before the Supreme Court by Judge James H Blount Pendleton contends evidence and compelled testimony were flawed and that he was forced to appeal The government is represented by Charles WM Russell and Henry B Davis aided by Assistant Attorney General Russell and the new U.S. minister to Persia
Charles H Taylor of Baltimore, sociology student, will lecture on penal institutions in Atlanta. Invited by the Socialist Club of Atlanta, the talk at the Gaiety Theater on Bradstreet will be Sunday afternoon. It is free and open to the public.
The Postal Telegraph Cable Company in Atlanta and surrounding towns organized the Postal Telegraph Club of Atlanta in the Grant Building. Officers include President W C Davies and Secretary L A Minor. The club aims to foster social interaction, with a February banquet planned and talks by prominent figures. Thirty-two charter members started the club and membership is expected to rise to about fifty.
An illustrious list of theologians joins Dr A T Robertson for the Great Tabernacle Bible Conference in Atlanta starting March 3. Attendees include Hey & Meyer, Griffin Thomas, Schofield, A C Dixon, J M Gray, Melvin Trotter, and WR Moody. The Tabernacle will host about 322 ministers from all denominations across the United States.
The Tech Glee Club performs tonight at 8 15 in the college chapel with forty singers. The program mixes college songs with serious selections and instrumental trios and solos. The Mandolin Club adds favorites including the Boola Song and The Love Music from Faust. The chorus offers the Marching Song and other pieces dear to alumni. A mystery brassy baritone joins to sing Ronary. Afterward a dance will be held in the gymnasium.
Barnesville reports the public library building finished at a cost about $19,000 funded by Andrew Carnegie. The governing board includes J A McCrary as president W B Smith vice president H H Gray secretary R A Stafford treasurer and members O Summera and G H Humphrey. Susan Simonton of Carrollton named temporary librarian. formal opening planned in sixty days.
January 21 special report notes the commissioners of roads and revenues have purchased several head of mules. At the next meeting they will decide if Butts county will work its convict labor lots in 1910. Spalding county now uses convict labor on a four days work for one basis. Many residents oppose the arrangement, and Butts may use its own convicts this year.
O. E. Willis sold his house and lot on Covington street for 2750 dollars to an out of town buyer who plans to relocate and start a business in Jackson GO. The deal is described as a very good price and was concluded this week.
A fragmented report describes rising water near White River and muddled local notices from Haxelton and Int. Residents report leaks and rapid weather changes overnight, with communications via telephones to Kelpe County authorities. No injuries are reported.
A week end sale offers neckwear items including women’s stiff collars, soiled bow and jabot pieces, Dutch collars and stocks, with values from 25 to 75 cents. A box of six pieces featuring fancy ruching is priced at 25 cents.
Joseph H Johnson, a 37 year old former Atlanta newspaper man, has been named deputy fire commissioner by Mayor Gaynor in New York City at a salary of 5000 dollars. He is described as the second to be favored by the mayor, joining Robert Adamson appointed private secretary to Gaynor. Johnson’s Atlanta connections include the Quadrant Club and the Acorn Club, with ties to the Subway venture and Comptroller Metz’s office in New York.
A district court dismissed charges accusing matron Mrs Bohnefeld of harboring two girls aged 14 and 15 after testimony showed she handed the youths to police upon learning their true ages. The girls, who said they were 21 and 19, entered the resort on their own and were later taken to the station. Officials contemplate sending them to the Home of the Good Shepherd, with transport funds to be raised by charity if needed.
A special council committee is appointed to outline a plan for a viaduct from the foot of Alabama Street across and under the railroad yards to link the business district with the west side. The group, led by Councilman Aldine Chambers, includes Aldermen Grant Johnson and Byerett, City Attorney Mawson, and City Engineer Clayton. The panel will meet early next week to review figures and hold talks with railroad interests in Tegerde.
Washington January 2 Internal Revenue receipts for the current fiscal year show a marked increase over the year ended June 30 1903 December receipts totaled 24 340 197 an increase of 47 045 over December 1902 The six months ending December 31 saw receipts rise by 8 715 007 compared with the prior year indicating sustained growth in tax collection for the government.
Eiseman Bros Established 1865 markets waterproof men and junior footwear to keep feet dry in cold damp conditions. Highlights heavy leather boots with multiple styles, sizes, and widths in black and tan, plus durable children’s shoes praised for durability and style.
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