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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
10
A growing business man should use commercial deposits to boost working capital and secure loan power. The bank acts as a reserve partner, bridging seasons when outlays exceed income, aiding young entrepreneurs. We welcome discussions on banking relations.
The Railway Mail Association, with delegates from all states, adjourned after a barbecue at the Cold Spring Club. Kansas City will host the June 1910 convention. Officers reelect, constitution changes increase transfer clerk insurance to $6 yearly and member insurance to $4,000. Annual meetings continue. expenses share expanded to cover travel. The Ladies Auxiliary plans a 15,000-signer petition to Washington for steel-constructed mat cars.
Reports from Denton in north Texas say this season's first wheat in the United States is being contracted at 1.36 dollars and upward. Some farmers secure contracts guaranteeing any future market advance at harvest time.
Reproductions of Old Sheffield Plate offerings feature trays pitchers vegetable dishes trivets vases and platters. Elegant pieces celebrate the charm and armorial dignity of historic originals with modernized antique appeal for collectors and lovers of period style.
The White Provision Company of Atlanta will enlarge capital from 50000 to 100000 and begin construction on a Georgia abattoir and packing house south of Chicago to supply Georgians with year round beef and to create a regional market for cattle sheep and hogs. The plant aims to process 760 hogs 200 cattle and 300 sheep daily and should be ready within a year.
A Georgian Tech School scene notes a blondine fad among students with bright yellow hair after a football season. Describes coiffure trends including pompadours and tight collars, with emphasis on fashionable attire and the social appeal of the new golden tops among the Georgia Tech crowd.
President Wilson warned at St Pauls School in Concord that wealth threatens American education. He urged reform of colleges and universities like Princeton, saying if they fail to adapt, they must pass out of existence. He called for parental cooperation and a shift toward intellectual focus over diversions.
James Martin, charged with robbing the Waleska post office, was suddenly provided counsel by Judge Newman. He now fights the U S government with ex-Judge Spencer Atkinson and ex-speaker John M Slaton, who have pressed strong defenses over two days, highlighting numerous favorable points.
Regal Motor Car Company plans an Atlanta agency led by A. S. Allen with offices at 10 North Pryor Street and storage at Gate City Garage. Due to high demand, only two Regal cars per month will be allocated. first shipment expected about the 10th. The four cylinder magneto car priced at 1250 dollars earned a perfect mark in a recent Delaware valley endurance contest for cars 2000 dollars and under.
William Darragh a chauffeur received a sentence of seven to twenty years in Sing Sing for a March 27 city crash that killed 13 year old Ingvaard Trimble son of R J Trimble formerly Covington Ky. Darragh fled the city and was later arrested at Port Arthur Texas. Motions for a new trial and arrest of judgment were overruled.
Two Albany men announce candidacies for the next general assembly as a June 14 primary looms. Joseph S. Davis, president of Albany Trust Co and former alderman and mayor, faces John K. Twiggs, a local businessman with strong backing. Davis supporters include county leaders amid a notably active campaign following Sam Hall Tift’s resignation.
Farmers along the Chickasawhay river flood area in Alabama plan to appeal to the governor for relief. Reports from Waynesboro Mississippi note rising waters and heavy rain along the river. In Mobilé, officials prepare by spanning the river with iron cables to deter flood damage.
Pittsburg nut Henry C Frick warned that the city is doomed as an industrial center unless financiers unite to apply financial medicine. He cited United States Steel Corp breaking ground for Gary as signaling the collapse of Pittsburg’s steel dominance and predicted lake towns would follow Gary’s lead.
June 4 found George M Heath of Heath & Fountain badly bruised after his buggy became tangled in a wheel while a horse lay nearby. He was found unconscious on the road and showed painful injuries but is slowly improving.
A block of prominent Atlantans along with Mayor Maddox and Governor Smith led a parade of autos from Broadway to Whitehall Street, down Peachtree to Stone Mountain and back. The New York Herald and Atlanta Journal scout cars, dust stained from the journey, returned to Atlanta after a long run, despite weather delays.
A travel note notes a $9.55 fare to Memphis and back on Seaboard with double daily service. It mentions a through night sleeper and phones available for passengers.
In Butts County a holiness college near Indian Springs is nearing completion with extensive funds raised. Captain W F Smith of Fiovilla leads local support alongside Jackson Chamber of Commerce members. J S Betts of Ashburn pledges 50000 dollars, boosting confidence in construction of an academic building a boys dormitory and a girls dormitory. Also note a Sunday round trip to Warm Springs offered for one dollar via the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic line.
Fulton county plans auction Saturday June 26 at 3 PM to sell about 100000 dollars worth of almshouse land on Peachtree road between Buckhead and Joyeuse. W A Foater will handle sale, Steve Johnston auctioneering. proceeds fund a new almshouse on Johnson road. Governor Smith expects to grant about twenty five pardons and commutations after visiting the state farm and Milledgeville reformatories.
Brigadier General Albert L. Mille, commander of the Department of the Gulf, will witness his son’s graduation at West Point next week as 1909 ends. He travels with aide Lieutenant M. Allen. formerly head of the academy, Mille’s return to the Point is expected to be celebrated. Lieutenant Lauren, the other aide, also goes on leave this week.
Louisville June 4 The United Commercial Travelers chose Baltimore as next meeting place and elected officers including Grand chancellor J O Phelps Blaefield W Va secretary G Brown Lexington Ky grand treasurer B J Fishburne Roanoke Va grand junior counsellor W T Browning Lexington Ky grand conductor E H Thornburg Huntington W Va and land page A H Isaacs Baltimore Md
In Winston-Salem North Carolina on June 4 Officer N B Williams fatally shot 35 year old Will Freeman after Freeman drew a 32 caliber pistol following a police confrontation. Williams posted a $6000 bond for his appearance at the coroner's inquest set for tomorrow.
Aaron Haas and forty five leading Hebrews of Atlanta with Young Men's Hebrew Association members petitioned for a charter to establish the Jewish Educational Alliance. It aims to promote knowledge and American civic values, provide a free kindergarten, sewing and domestic training, and wholesome recreation under a 15 member board. The first year board includes J. J. Saul H. H. Sehaul Dr. B. Wildamer L. J. Trounstine and Mrs. J. B. Sommerfield. Filed by Leonard Haas and Arthur Hegan.
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