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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1923

Page

4

Fifth Ward Club endorses Burton for reelection and opposes park bond

At a Monday night meeting the Fifth Ward Progressive Club adopted resolutions endorsing A. C. Burton, member of the board of tax assessors, for reelection. The group also voiced opposition to the proposed central park bond of 600,000, voting unanimously. J. J. Penn received thanks for work in the fifth ward, with Virgil Echols and others making brief remarks.

A. C. Burton Board of Tay Fifth Ward Progressive Club Central Park J. J. Penn Board of Education Walt Lindsey Virgil Echols

Jitney men face vice charges in Atlanta hearings

Testimony outlines numerous alleged actions by jitney operators including arranging liquor and women for passengers, with fifty or more men accused of aiding illicit trades. Officials demand driver lists and threaten bond forfeiture and license revocation while debate centers on fair competition with streetcar service and city transportation goals.

Death by Own Action Threat Sparks Pruitt Search

Police comb the city for B F Pruitt a 43 year old window trimmer believed to jump into the Chatta hoochee river after writing his wife a telegraphed farewell letter expressing despondency over unemployment. He had lived in Atlanta for three years and was last employed at McDonald and Stribling Pryor and Decatur streets. The letter stated he would be gone as soon as his wife received it. In the same issue a World War population stat places New York at 10.34 percent with 518 864 troops, Pennsylvania second at 7.79 percent, and Illinois third at 6.72 percent.

SI. Schiesinger Avante Jitney Bus Association Atkinson Atlanta Iitnness Sehlesinger Association Mr. Atkinson P. Arkwright Power Company Mr. Schlesinger James EL. Key James T. Wells Wells Beavers Alderman Hachman Bich Airwitkinenn Uulluu UUSF Electric Light and Power Yes James L. Key Dite Ney Jitney Bus Association Hie Service Commission B. E. Pruitt Chattahoochee Pruitt Ty Ivlee McDonald Stribling Pryor Decatur Florida Jimmie New York State Empire State Pennsylvania Minois

Cherries in December and Home Canning Guide

A Washington Bureau bulletin offers guidance on home canning fruit and vegetables for winter meals. The ad urges readers to request a government printed bulletin by mailing a coupon, detailing steps and safety tips from home economics experts.

Pat Washington Atlanta Constitution N. Y. Ave D. C Bulletin Home Canning

Supreme Court Rules Par Clearance Ruling in Exchange Case

The Supreme Court, in cases from Georgia and North Carolina banks, ruled federal reserve banks cannot enforce universal par clearance and collection of checks. It held the Atlanta Reserve bank's methods lawful but affirmed state law flexibility, while noting non-member banks retain the right to charge exchange. Dissenting views were offered by Justices Vandevanter and Southern.

North Carolina Georgia Sixth Reserve District South Dakota Reserve Banks Reserve Act Supreme Court Federal Reserve Banks Washington Federal Reserve Atlanta Reserve Bank American Bank and Trust Company Federal Reserve Systema Federal Reserve Board Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank Justice Brandeis Tnstice Eis Brandeis Farmers and Merchants Bank of Monroe N. C Richmond Reserve Bank North Carolina Supreme Court Reserve Board Ire Congress Vandevanter and Southerland Reserve

Fragmentary U TUTION relates to bank deposits and check payable option

An incomplete notice from June 1923 discusses depositor rights and a bank's authority over check payments. It mentions payable at the option for France in exchange in certain cases, reflecting uncertain OCR text and legal banking language.

Iferes France

Civic Club Mutual Aid To Be Pledged Tonight

A Fortified Hills Improvement Club committee will attend the Fifth Ward Civic League meeting at English Avenue school Tuesday night at 7 30. Oxposition Mills band will provide music. J S Bowden league president will preside. Clark Howell Harry York Foster L Hunter Dr W M Etheridge J Alten Couch and Ho J Penn are set to speak. Park bond issue and Maddox park improvement to be main discussion topics.

Hills Maddox Park

Mrs Ivey Buried In Virginia Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. William T. Ivey a 66 year old Georgia pioneer and wife of retired Atlanta businessman William J. Ivey were held today. The obituary notes her prominence in Georgia circles and her late husband’s business leadership.

Funeral Rites Held at Kirkwood Residence

A funeral service occurred Monday afternoon at 133 Norwood Street Kirkwood officiated by Revs Ty Algood and Carl Barth of Macon. Interment followed at Chamblee Greenewood and Bond conducted the burial.

Norwood~ Street Kirkwood D. “Ty Algood Carl Barth Macon Chamblee Green Eww & Bond Ebewre

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Page Twelve Fifth Ward Club Indorses Burton Schlesinger Cannon Wells Arkwright Gus Jitners Mr. Arkwright Enill M. P. Jackson R. J. Forhan D.D.S Borden-Wheeler Springs Hotel Pacific Northwest Yellowstone Park California Colorado North Pacific Coast Pacific W. C. Hartnett G. A G. F. Knight Neave Ridg Cincinnati Ohio Northern Pacific B. F. Pruitt Atlanta, Ga Savannah Sup New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Tor Walton Street Phono Walnut W. H. Fogs Healey Bulding Central of Georgia Ocean Steamship Co. M. & M. T. Company U. S Quick Tire Service, Inc Peachtree St Ivy Bee Brand Altimore Civic Club TNC NuGrape Auburn Avenue
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