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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
8
A sale announcement lists narrow embroideries edges and injections in Swiss and nainsock hand loom work. Includes patterns for lingerie blouses children’s frocks and underwear. Regularly 15e to 25c a yard. On sale at 9 o’clock this morning at 8 cents.
The rules committee recommended setting the defense bill as a special order for Tuesday July 26, with final action contingent on House approval. The measure failed last week for lack of a majority, and its fate rests on continued attendance and committee support as the calendar moves. Ship Utstein cleared after commerce department official directed no further action to withhold papers. the Norwegian vessel carries munitions to Blue Held Nicaragua.
Police commissioners adopted the Golden Rule plan and reported a near sixty percent drop in arrests. From midnight Friday to Thursday, 22 were caged with only three cases dismissed. The chief ordered watches to use discretion and thorough investigations, balancing fair play with necessary arrests, under strict vigilance.
Atlanta again tops southern cities in fiscal year postal receipts with about $993 803 below the wished for $1,000,600. Louisville slides to second as New Orleans ranks third. Atlanta leads Newark Chicago Boston and other major metros in the latest census-like ranking.
In Montgomery Alabama on July 14 Claude Johnson a Black man was shot and killed by George Traylor after a confrontation at the Plantation of George Traylor near Benton Alabama. The wounded CW Cowling was shot yesterday afternoon and is not expected to live.
Theodore Roosevelt disclosed itineraries for two upcoming speaking tours. Western trip begins August 25 from New York, ends September 11 in New York with stops including Cheyenne Denver Omaha and Chicago. Southern trip runs October 6 to October 12 visiting Atlanta Hot Springs Peoria and Indianapolis with events for Beveridge and other groups.
A joint committee in the Chamber of Commerce room discussed fundraising methods for the proposed Atlanta convention bureau. Eight members including Johnston and Durton formed a subcommittee and agreed on a funding plan, which will be revealed next Wednesday. Representatives from the Hotel Men’s Association, City Council, and local merchants attended the meeting.
Bishop Warren A Candler will address young men at Wesley Memorial Baraca Hall starting Sunday morning during Sunday school and continuing each night through Thursday. An 11 o'clock sermon on Sunday targets young men. Topics include The Power and Perils of Youth and The Christ Known Only by Experience. WS Witham returns from Europe to star in The Passion Play as E San It Sunday night.
Camp WOHT Walker 925 AC Vv will hold their annual memorial service at the Free Christian church Sunday at 1 o'clock AM Colonel Lisingston will deliver the address General Clement A Evans will attend and participate. Confederate veterans and the public are invited. Veterans meet at the courthouse at 11 o'clock wearing uniforms and badges. Order of Julius H. Cook commander. W. P. Archer adjutant.
Florence Alabama July 14 four farm hands working for FOM Perry were struck by lightning at about 4 pm. A large shed containing thousands of bushels of wheat burned. Dead were Win Hardrick and three others named Scott Written. Two Malone brothers and Felipe injured. Frank Perry and his son escaped, one man shocked, no insurance.
Greene County citizen R E Davison announces his candidacy for prison commissioner to succeed G R Hutchens of Polk county. Davison cites ten years in Greene county legislature, service on the penitentiary committee and pardons board, and vows to administer the office with economy and fidelity.
In Montgomery on July 14 Ju ia Hicks a 60 year old mother of Earle Hicks hanged herself at the family home 12 miles from Dadeville Alabama using her skirt as a rope. Her clothing was wet when found and there were no prior signs of mental disturbance noted by her daughter who lived with her.
New Orleans July 14 The bone of a sheep was transferred to the arm of a patient at Charity hospital last night The forearm had been shattered by a shotgun discharge The operation was pronounced thoroughly successful.
Davenport town July 14 Mrs Beatrice Bruner Godfrey of this city engaged to Jay Gould son of George J Gould of New York, announced by Mrs A Bruner mother of Mrs Godfrey. Mrs Godfrey formerly married to Arthur W Godfrey of Boston, is now performing with a musical comedy company in London.
In Augusta on July 14 Judge Henry C Hammond held a hearing for eight year old Viola Dismuke, homeless since her mother was murdered. Amid strong bids from Georgia, the Carolinas, and Florida, the judge chose Mrs R Demore of Augusta, saying love won. Dozens sought custody with legal representation.
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