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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
8
A banking institution presents itself as secure with invested capital and surplus of one lars to protect depositors funds. Its officers bring extensive banking experience and its directors are among Atlantas most succe...
The Georgia Senate voted to raise the maximum punishment for bigamy to twenty years with a two year minimum, defeating a bill to raise judges’ salaries. Debate featured Senator Burwell urging protection of the home, while opposition argued the measure ineffective. Other action included banking regulation amendments and bills on streetcar access for police and fire crews.
New York July 21 Cornelius P Shea former International Brotherhood of Teamsters president and longtime labor leader was convicted of an attempt to murder Alice Walebh a former Chicago Walt re with whom he is alleged to have wed.
A local ad proclaims a range from simple diamond studs to ornate brooches tiaras and necklaces. The seller invites inspection of their stock described as beautiful and valuable diamonds.
Georgia tightens enforcement of pure food and drug laws with JL Lynch, an experienced inspector, stationed in Atlanta to aid PA Methvin Cheatham and R F Stallings. He will monitor interstate aspects from the federal building, as cattle dairying expand, safeguards on feed stuffs tighten. The article notes penalties for adulteration and touts cattle feed cotton seed meal benefits, plus a product pitch for Horsford's Acid Phosphate for relief of fatigue and headaches.
Athens Ga July 21 The trustees superintendents and teachers of Georgia's district agricultural schools hold a three day session at the State University The welcome by Chancellor Barrow opens events with lectures from Andrew M Soule and E Wigship The Farmers Union News editor R F Duckworth and J P Campbell from the U S Department of Agriculture address attendees as the conference continues through Thursday afternoon.
F L Davis of Woodward Lumber Company was riding a motorcycle near the Broad street viaduct when his wheel veered and he was thrown in front of a passing trolley car. He suffered a head injury and was carried to his home after being attended by an ambulance crew.
Probate filing in Yalesboro Til notes Mary E. Jonas of Knoxville left a total estate of about $690000 distributed to many beneficiaries. The major bequest allocates $260000 to fund a home for aged women in Knoxville.
The Georgia House discussed the anti pass bill of Mr Hall of Bibb amid heated exchanges with Mr Anderson of Chatham opposing. Several measures passed including Augusta bond issuance and Hamilton city court. A plan to cut the railroad commission and new county creation bills were also introduced, with further readings and committee actions noted.
Division Superintendent J C Pedder of the Bradstreet Agency received a handsome silver loving cup from district superintendents who attended a three day convention. John H Wray of Chattanooga presented it. Pedder gave a teasing reply. The cup bears his name and the gift date, with other engravings listing the visiting superintendents.
The article argues Van Camp's evaporated milk differs from other milks by using richer milk and evaporating two-thirds of the water. It warns that some milks labeled evaporated have less water removed and notes Van Camp's may cost no more than inferior brands. It urges insistence on Van Camp's for the best milk.
North Winship of Macon stood fourth among 24 applicants in the May examination for consular and diplomatic service in Washington He was the youngest candidate and excelled while eleven applicants failed indicating notable early achievement and recognition by the consular service officials.
Three years and at age 28, his standing is especially gratifying to his friends. Mr Winship, the only son of Mr and Mrs Nat Winship, is one of Macon's most popular boys. He spent the past year in Washington, where he completed two terms in political science at George Washington University through extra work.
In Brunswick on July 21 a Special report notes 340 men in camp, few in hospital or on leave, many at rifle range with good scores. Company G trained Tuesday, Company H Wednesday, under Captain Hardaway who led a session on orders. An alarm near cottages caused a quick fire detail response with appreciation for aid.
Samuel William Johnson, professor emeritus of agricultural chemistry at Yale University, died this morning at his home in New Haven. He was seventy years old.
Washington reports indicate prominent American bankers plan to refund Honduras public debt estimated near 100 million dollars. The firm J P Morgan Co is named as involved in arranging the transaction.
New Orleans July 21 A Louisiana case asks if a victim of mob violence can sue local authorities. Calogero Parino a Natalbany merchant sues Sheriff Seal for 4000 dollars after his store was dynamited and he was dragged through streets during a near riot between Americans and Italians in July.
Nashville grand jury today refused to indict Matt Wilson and his secretary charged with running a liquor locker and selling intoxicating liquor. Evidence showed the liquors were bought outside Tennessee and merely stored in the locker.
Enormous crowd cheered the little shah as he drove in state this afternoon from the Sultan shabad palace to Shemedematet palace where he received his new ministers in audience in Teheran on July 21.
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