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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1910
Page
1
The article urges fall merchants to maximize profits by shopping Atlanta instead of New York. It highlights Atlanta’s diversified manufacturing and widespread goods, noting lower freight costs and strong competition. It invites readers to visit or write for more details.
The incident at Lindale and Aragon mills near Rome involved a crowd threatening two black individuals on public indecency charges. Troops were sent by Governor Smith, the two suspects were guarded to Rome and then Atlanta, with investigations and affidavits detailing arrests, a lynching threat, and official responses from Sheriff Dempsey, Judge Irwin, and Brigadier General Fielder.
Dining car service was inaugurated on trains Nos 35 and 4 between Atlanta and Birmingham, effective June 28, with service east of Atlanta also added. Train 6 service to Atlanta arrives 6:20 a.m. and Birmingham at 12:49 p.m., with Pullman sleeping car Colorado Springs. Tickets and reservations are at city ticket office No. 1 Peachtree. James Freeman, D. P. A. J. L. Meek, A. G. P., A.
Charlie Walker faces execution at 11 o clock for the murder of Motorman T. F. Brown in Druid Hills. Appeals halted four others, including Charlie Julian Jim Black and Weaver, who were also sentenced to hang today. Walker previously confessed then denied guilt claiming a tale of two white men disguising as negroes with two accomplices while he watched.
Georgia lawmakers voted 104 to 23 against a bill that would have let the state appropriate funds to maintain county high schools after constitutional amendments authorized their establishment. Representative Hall warned counties would rely on state aid rather than local taxes. The measure failed, needing 18 more votes for passage.
A July incident in Atlanta involved a Black preacher who took two very young Black babies from impoverished families and placed them in two baskets on a sidewalk while he shopped. Police recovered the baskets at Grady Hospital after witnesses heard crying and staff later teased nurses with a joke about peaches. The nurse prank prevailed until the babies were found with the original caregiver arriving during the ruse.
The Atlanta Real Estate Men's Association membership committee added almost 49 new names to the roster at a meeting held yesterday afternoon at Chairman Carson Lynes's office. Charter members numbered 87, bringing total memberships well above 125. New members listed include T. W. Jackson, M. C. Kiser, L. H. Zurline, Jamez L. Logan, B. M. Grant, C. L. DeFoor, J. N. Renfros, A. J. McBride, J. H Whitten, Newton B. Thomas, C. D. Epps, Van B Smith, M. J. Petty, Eugene Southwick, and Y. G. Couch among others.
Julius Brown Smith seven of 813 Marietta street was struck by a trolley at Marietta and Corput streets at 7:15 last night. A preceding wagon noise over Belgian blocks distracted him as he crossed. The motorman quickly braked but the boy was hurt and taken home.
Fragment from page recounts a convention fight over a Lind nomination. Delegates hissed and blocked proceedings until the nomination was secured amid factions. The platform favors initiative and referendum over county options, denounces Taft era actions, and urges direct Senate election.
The joint bond commission and board of education appointed architects to draw plans for the 600000 bond funded school buildings. E. E. Dougherty and H. L. Walker lead eight and twelve room designs across multiple wards including Lee Street and Georgia Avenue. Estimated cost exceeds 40000 with fall occupancy targeted.
Steve Johnston declared, I shall be in the race for mayor, and I believe I shall be elected. He had delayed comment until after the gubernatorial campaign and said he would not yet engage in active campaigning. Friends long urged him to run, with support arriving from an unexpected quartet.
The executive committee of the Southern Commercial Congress met at the Chamber of Commerce at 10 this morning to fix a convention date to be held here this year. Based in Washington DC, the group aims to promote exploitation of the South's natural resources and views the upcoming convention as highly important for Atlante.
In Lithonia Georgia July 28 special William Schley Howard claimed Congressman Livingston sent a telegram to the Stonecutters Union stating wage cuts would be required for the new federal building project. A contrasting telegram read by McGehee said don t be caught in a trap. the original telegram reportedly remains with Union Secretary Wilson who was delayed by a family death.
Wireless messages relay Crippen and Ethel Le Neve aboard the Montrose heading toward the St Lawrence with Quebec police awaiting word. Canadian and Scotland Yard detectives plan to board to identify and extradite Crippen, while Laurentic moves toward Father Point for possible landing.
The Lyric presents Emma Bunung in The Princess of Patches to large audiences with hearty laughter from the barrel entrance. Next Monday Mise Bunting premieres Balamy Jane by Paul Armstrong. At the Casino four more vaudeville shows remain, featuring Ross Nayron's trained birds, praised as worth the price of admission. Uncle Luke Wood of Riverside to celebrate 75th birthday with a family reunion at Grant Park on Monday, August 1, with baskets for dinner. descendants include E G Jott and Mrs ROL Smith among others.
The Georgia Libbey Circle sponsors a hearing at Kimball House into cruelty charges raised by former inmates. Miss Arion Purtell objects to attorney presence and time limits as Gordon and Libbey Circles clash over evidence. The session ends with adjournment after three hours and a second meeting scheduled for morning.
Dr J Percy Starnes gave Atlanta a stunning first appearance at the Auditorium proving the new organ’s capabilities. The Atlanta Musical Association secured him as city organist for the coming year and plans a large concert series with 60 performances. Ticket sales and subscriptions surged after the debut, signaling strong support for the season.
Elaborate preparations for the annual horse show planned for October 1831 promise a large event with ten thousand dollars in prizes. The Fifth Infantry of Georgia National Guard issues a challenge to the Georgia Board and other Georgia forces for a three cornered drill the night of Labor Day at Auditorium Armory.
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