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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
10
A citywide anti fly ordinance takes effect at 6 am today. It requires stables to use fly-tight manure pits, every family to own a water proof fly-tight garbage can, and all surface closets to have water-tight fly-proof receptacles. Violators face a fine of 100 units and inspection by sanitary officers.
A Dalston rally on June 2 will push for a macadam highway between Atlanta and Chattanooga. The Dalton mayor and council with the Whitfield Good Roads Association organize the event, with Chattanooga mayor and a large Atlanta delegation traveling by autombiles. Mayor Robert F Maddox will attend.
New York May 31 Booker T. Washington disclosed that H H Rogers aided in funding schools in the south for years. The Standard Oil official asked Washington to act as his almoner and urged the benefaction remain secret.
This rich enduring silver on nickel proves tremendously popular for elegant table service. The handsomest Sheffield pieces yet seen include trays pitchers vegetable dishes vases platters and many more desirable items. We cordially invite your inspection.
In Atlanta the Railway Mail Association gathers delegates from all states for the seventeenth annual convention at the state capitol hall. Public reception at the Auditorium Armory features addresses by officials, with executive sessions at the Piedmont hotel and a Friday barbecue. Notable attendees include L. M. Terrell and James White, the two oldest government superintendents.
Fragmentary weather snippet notes rain showers predicted for today though no full forecast was issued by the local weather bureau. The text repeats admonitions about the presence of a K K K label in flour.
An account of a national holiday and rain in the southern states follows. A conversation notes a tall friend leaving for Boston ties to Atlanta, with plans to boost the old town elsewhere. The scene ends as the conductor calls All aboard amid warm temperatures in the lower eighties.
The Chamber reports twenty-eight new members yesterday, bringing total to eighty one with prior additions. Prizes of a gold umbrella for the top recruiter and gold buttons will be shown in Maier & Berkele’s window today, with a $10 pin from Mr. Greer for the chairman of the best recruiting effort. The secretary plans a card index grouping members by block and profession, and a breakfast-lunch room is set for real estate day with invitations to the entire profession. Names announced include Draughon’s Practical Business College, Samuels & Company, and Randall Brothers among others. The note promotes Teke Horsford’s Acta Phosphate for appetite restoration.
Marietta Georgia May 81 Special Dr E J Setz of Marietta died at his home today in his seventy ninth year after a period of feebleness He is survived by three daughters Mia W H K Joiner of Atlanta Ada and Maisie Setz of Marietta and two sons J W and HE J Betz Jr of Atlanta Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Bainbridge Georgia May 21 Special United States Marshal McTyer of Thomasville today assumed control of the Bank of Climax after it closed Friday with President A D Oliver and Cashier Hall jailed. Oliver, said to have come to Climax penniless, allegedly used a sharp deception to acquire milla and banks. Brinson financier Who did business without money was arrested at Decatur county on a warrant by J R Lee a Thomasville contractor. Lee held a $3,000 check from Oliver, later rejected by New York banks N G. Oliver remains in jail pending inquiry.
The Wesleyan commencement in Macon Georgia features an expression recital by several young graduates drawing an unusually large audience from the college and friends. The annual revival follows with notable talent in the program as a highlight before degrees are conferred tomorrow. Dr F G Carpenter of Tampa will deliver the annual literary address to a wide audience.
The notice cites a fare of $8.65 for a round trip to Memphis on Seaboard, highlighting the line as the shortest option. It notes contact details with 88 Peachties and a phone number 100 for reservations or inquiries.
An expert report by C P Bidwell endorses Atlanta’s city bookkeeping as modern and largely sound. He warns the payout flow after the comptroller and treasurer misses safeguards, noting payroll cash draws and large personal purchases lack proper controls and risk misuse. He calls for stricter oversight to curb improper handling of funds.
Brownwood Texas May 31 Tate reports from Zephyr that thirty to forty persons were killed by a tornado and the town has no coffins to bury the dead. Bodies lie unburied in the morgue as relief funds reach twenty five thousand dollars.
The charter revision panel, scrapping a portion of the Quil lian plan, will let a seven member special committee draft a third charter by June 15. They aim to blend best features from all proposals and report to the general council. Georgia and Florida Railway announces a new short two daily passenger line from Atlanta via Southern Railway to western Florida points with Pullman cars on night trains.
The Eighth District Rural Free Delivery Carriers Association held its convention in Greensboro on May 1. President J C Carnedgs led opening, with Rev E G Smith and Captain J B Parks featured, and Colonel Joseph G Faust addressing duties of mail carriers. Good Roads discussion followed, with a barbecue at Love Spring Park after adjournment for dinner.
Mitchell leaves Spring Valley with his family for New York to reside permanently, taking up his roles as former United Mine Workers president and Civic Federation national secretary. The piece also reports a Cleveland murder confession by Fred Daniels toward his mother, stating intent to murder someone today.
Washington May 31 President Taft will open the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle tomorrow. He will touch a word key ornamented with gold nuggets and will transmit an electric spark to start machinery. He will receive messages from opposition officials and transmit congratulations and good wishes. The ceremony is set for 3 p.m. Also advertised is a Wrightsville Beach round trip for $10 valid ten days with Seaboard rail and telephone service.
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