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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1910
Page
10
Citizens National Life Insurance Company of Atlanta Georgia reports a surplus to policyholders exceeding one million dollars reflecting strong reserves and stable financial footing for policyholders and stakeholders.
Mrs Allen disputes charges against her, while Former Governor Smith presses for reelection. He outlines grounds to defeat Governor Brown, plans to publish detailed proofs by Friday, and criticizes delay in commissions handled by Stewart County officials. Authorities cite Blackburn accountability.
In Macon on July 28 a farmer was detained as officers destroyed a large illicit distillery near Crest in Up son county. Deputy Collector E J Hinton and Deputy Marshal Frank Huey raided the site and smashed a life quantity of beer and whisky.
Ravergreen Alp a wall known com mander in the confederate arimag Wied died last night in Tampa due to heart failure. He was three years old.
An affidavit from Walter Smedley alleges his wife was terrified by Italian threats to blow up a nearby powder magazine. He says they fled to relatives and stayed away overnight, while Governor Brown had dispatched troops to quell unrest, amid a contentious Walker County incident dating to 1910.
In Macon on July 26 the Joe Brown meeting drew a representative audience free of politicians. Club members praised its significance, noting the attendance was larger than any similar gathering in years. R W Barnes, Judge Robert Hodges, R Pendleton and others spoke. the club’s membership now exceeds previous peaks according to President Hart.
Macon Ga July 26 Special Truring the spring and summer the city public works force has been engaged in improving Huguenin Heights This week the change was made and directs aandacht to be improvements of many streets needing attention In a short time a great deal of change for the better will be noted Chairman Eden Tay or of the streets committee notes personal attention to the movements of the force and will smooth out the badly laid arrests elsewhere.
Premium list largest in history with sixteen counties ready to exhibit at the State Fair. Space for all displays expanded, aim to attract more counties and boost overall appeal. Macon preparations include a pure foods exhibit and display of locally produced goods. Southern Railway announces enhanced service including two drawing room sleeping cars to New York starting July 27.
Huaville July 26 special Morgan FE Callum today wins the state senate seat for the unexpired term of Hon W BD Murray in the Thirteenth district. Collum, former representative of Kenle county, is well known statewide and will take his seat in the senate Thursday.
Frank M Green, a Mercer University graduate and longtime Perry teacher, runs unopposed for the Houston County school commissioner seat. He is esteemed as an educator, has strong ties to local business interests, and is a young man with a growing public profile.
Albany dispatch describes Brown campaign HQ activity with Maddox and Perry distributing materials. Messages from Albany praise Brown and urge labor and property owners to back Joseph M Brown. The letter contrasts Brown's actions with Harmon and Smith, cites Indiana and Newark incidents, and asserts foreigners should not influence Georgia politics. Likely dated August 24, 1910.
Cal Perry opened his campaign for Congress in the Ninth District with remarks during Hull County court recess. Introduced by Jon Tritt, Perry attacked Congress, charging extravagance, pork barrel spending, and ineffective performance by Georgia delegates on public issues.
The Constitution publishes a letter by M L Brittain denying an Atlanta Journal insinuation that he visited the senate chamber to influence a bill increasing the state school commissioner's salary. Brittain says he entered the chamber only to meet two Fitzgerald men and that no improper action occurred. Senator C WWilliams of the 74th District verifies the letter, dated July 26, 1910.
Sperta The Grimm Construction Campers of Atlanta won the bid to erect the eleven story Georgia Tire Insurance Company building in Macon. The project cost about 9000 and will take twelve months. Griffin president said bid competition was keen. Norman Mentz Reid of Macon represented architects. The Georgia Life Company will own the first floor and offices will occupy the upper floors. Work starts at once. Admiral Hawke Dead. Wanlington July 26 Rear Admiral James Albert Hawke retired of Bris to Pa formerly medical director of Ing Navy died yesterday aged 80.
Heavy insurance carried by Ira M Rawn president of the Monon railroad is upheld as no compromise with heirs. Claims may be paid only if death was not self inflicted. Total accident coverage around 3121500 with annual premiums 5750. Court actions resume over Illinois Central car repair case as authorities probe estate wealth of the Rawn family.
Mrs John W Maddox a prominent Georgia woman died Monday at her rural home near Inna City after long illness due to complications from charges. The funeral service conducted by Rev G W Harford at Providence included many attendees. Survived by her husband four children and several relatives.
Construction starts in Macon with cement foundations laid along Cotton Avenue and prepared bricks in place. Excavations have continued for weeks on Georgia Avenue between Spring and College, as the next stretch to be paved.
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