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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1914
Page
6
Fresh produce and fully backed goods offered with big lot purchases to save customers money. Deliveries available. Delicatessen features hot cooked meats to beat the heat and a baked veal remark praised as tastier than chicken.
The state senate received an exhaustive report from the committee on penitentiaries led by Senator Tarver. It details county camp conditions, superintendent conduct, road progress, costs, and several instances of mismanagement and unsanitary practices across numerous counties.
The wealthiest resident of south Alabama and operator of multiple sawmills known as the Sawmill King has died at age 79. The obituary notes his prominence in the regional lumber industry and his affection for local communities.
Aldermen blocked a Georgia Railway and Power Co franchise to use Pryor Street between Edgewood and Decatur for a car line. Alderman Thomson argued the city owns the Whitehall Street viaduct tracks to Alabama worth over 50 000 and warned granting Pryor Street access would jeopardize the tracks. A council report favored denial and a conference committee reviewed the split positions.
The Alabama House passed four bills and introduced ten new measures. The key bill creates a state board of barber examiners and requires future barbers in cities over 4900 to pass exams and obtain registration. existing barbers are exempt. The vote was close with 22 ayes and 42 noes, short of a constitutional majority.
J C Chaney a prominent Atlanta citizen died Monday morning in Asheville North Carolina where he stayed for his health He had long been ill He worked with C J Cooledge Son and lived on Paces Ferry road He leaves a wife two sons Joseph A and Paul D O Chaney three daughters Nellie R Chaney Pearl Kuhn and Mrs B L Mason Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Smyrna Nickajack lodge 99 Odd Fellows of Smyrna will have charge He had resided in Atlanta for forty years.
Frank Veltre has returned from New York and Philadelphia where he studied fall and winter men’s styles. He is a member of the tailoring firm Veltre & Harmon.
Subscriptions on day one total 1425 as the Tech campaign pushes to raise the remaining funds to reach 100000. A Monday executive meeting at the Chamber of Commerce discussed steps likely to complete the drive in a few days, with several firms and individuals contributing amounts ranging from 25 to 250.
The council declined to revoke the permit for Davis & Humphries near Broad Street and keeping a near beer saloon on Hunter Street after police committee recommendation. Merchants complained of proximity to the shopping district and too many saloons nearby. The Scoville hotel beer license for H B Carman was denied due to lack of neighbor consent and absence of a prior hotel saloon.
The cornerstone of the new W D Luckie lodge No 89 E ere and Accepted Masons at Bee and Gordon streets in West End will be laid this afternoon at 6 oclock with ceremonies. Grand Master Robert L Golding conducts the exercises. The three story structure costs about $0000, with two storefronts on the first floor including a ten year post office substation. The second floor houses the lodge library and banquet hall, and the third floor contains the lodge rooms.
King James Nance, a colored tutor, sought return of a cherlaced stickpin given in 1905 at Orangeburg SC. He claimed it stayed worn until two years ago when it disappeared, later found in Clarence Upshaw’s possession after tracing its sale for a dime. The recorder ruled Upshaw must account for the item.
The Atlanta weather forecast indicates a brief cool dry spell with Tuesday near 70 degrees and easterly winds keeping the high under 70. Humidity remains noticeable despite clear skies, with Wednesday likely fair and slightly warmer conditions.
Mayor Woodward’s veto of the curb laying ordinance on Bellwood avenue was sustained by the council. Councilman Jesse B. Lee argued for pressing curb work to expand the street to a sixty foot avenue, noting county paving interests and potential assessments.
Judge Jamea R Brown sues Empire Life Insurance with Frank Hooper vice president and general counsel testifying about leadership of Mutual Building English American Evan and Trust and Empire Life. Hooper cites William W Reid as best source on finances and investments. Hearing resumes tomorrow with rest of week and next week scheduled.
Washington July 20 The senate today set aside December 8 for memorial exercises to honor the late Senator AO Bacon of Georgia.
The Georgia supreme court heard arguments on Leon Frank's bill of exceptions challenging Judge Hill's over ruling of the motion for a new trial. Defense contends newly discovered evidence justifies a new trial. two hours per side were allotted. Frank's counsel Auther Hosser and Reuben ArnelA argued. State's Warren Grice and Hugh M Dorsey spoke. Canton Ga July 20 Special A two weeks revival ended at First Baptist church with strong preaching by Dr W L Cutts and Rev BG Smith of Atlants, and singing led by T A Henry and daughter of Maysville, with forty seven church secession members present.
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