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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

14

Southern Shorthand School Loses No Praise From New York Firm

A New York company, General Acoustic, calls the Southern Shorthand and Business University “the finest in the world for teaching shorthand.” The letter praises its honest advertising, conservative methods, superior equipment and staff, and its success in placing pupils in good positions. It notes record April enrollments and requests literature be sent to Washington, D. C. for a rival school.

Southern Svat Auperta Ana Favorante Stadding Ceese Edger Lowe General Acoustic Company New York City Southern, Shorthand and Business University New York Washington, D. C Washington South A. C Briscoe Atlanta, Ga

Splendid Treat for Atlantans at City Theater

Through the efforts of Mr A E Har less local sales agent of the National Cash Register company a Kinemacotor picture show and accompanying lecture on industrial education will be given in Atlanta free of charge at the Atlanta theater on May 20 21 and 22 afternoons and evenings. Mr W E Brennan welfare department representative has arranged for these lectures and been cordially received by the Woman's club Club League park board and other civic groups. The kinemacolor pictures show the natural color of objects photographed and are the first taken in America. The views have drawn praise nationwide and cover landscape gardening civic improvements education modern business methods and factory practices. Matinees will be for children who receive a souvenir. all are invited.

A. E. Harless National Cash Register Company Kinemacotor Pictures Atlanta W. EF. Brennan Woman's Club Club League Park Board America Olmstead Brothers Brookline

Elberton Man Dies From Self Inflicted Wound

Elberton Ga May 1 Special J R Fortson about 40 years old and unmarried died this morning at his father's country home from a wound across the throat believed self inflicted in a personal safety related incident. He had been in poor health for some time and it is thought he was mentally deranged. A prominent young man from a large wealthy family.

Elberton J—R. H. Fortson

Fall From Three-Story Scaffold Leaves Man Bruised

H. N. Dyer, a laborer at the Old Elks club site at Peachtree and Cain streets, fell three stories to a dirt pile thirty feet below. He survived with a sprained leg and multiple bruises, doctors at Grady hospital aging he may live many years to tell the tale.

Peachtree Cain Dyer Stiil Gral@y hospital Elks’ Club

City lectures on civic cleaning improve Dayton condition

A Dayton event promotes civic betterment with lectures and pictures about an International Cash Register plant as a model of beauty. The program aligns with a citywide push to clean up and improve public spaces, expected to draw broad interest.

Halifax morgue works on Titanic dead as search extends

Halifax May 1 thirty embalmers worked through the night in an improvised morgue for inspection of unidentified dead. The total remains sixty with tentative identifications possible. Families search for Titanic victims hope relatives are among those recovered as the Minia prepares to arrive with more bodies. Major Blaton Winship said the unidentified head shown yesterday shatters hope of finding Major Butt’s body.

Halifax N. S White Star George Widener, Jr Philadelphia Ator Yee Widener Severthers Minia Blaton Winship Torday Major Butt

Conscience Fund Receives Restitution from Citizen

A citizen confessed to taking $220 from the post office years ago and today paid $200 into the conscience fund. The postoffice auditor turned the sum over to Treasurer McClung for deposit in the fund.

Washington Post Office Department Postoffice Department McClung

Auto Robbers at Work in Chicago Police Rally

Chicago police issue strict orders to watch for criminals using cars after a student Marie Gorocki was robbed and dragged into a auto. A gang robbed a banking cashier of 1009 dollars and fled in a car. Amelia Naumann 18 was forced into a car and robbed. A motorcycle pursuit led to a car described by witnesses. the driver allegedly identified by the chauffeur. A $160 note was found on the captured chauffeur. Authorities expect this tip to help catch the robbers.

Chicago Marie Gorocki Amelia Naumann University of Chicago

Danish dairy expert Mr Egan visits Athens Georgia

Minister Egan of Denmark is the guest in Athens. He spoke at the State College of Agriculture about Danish dairy methods and cattle operations. He toured the city with college faculty and will address the public at the University of Georgia chapel tomorrow noon.

Athens Egan Denmark State College of Agriculture Soule Jarnegap Live ‘Stock Association of Georgia Dailrymen’s Association Seed Crushers’association State College State Normal School University of Georgia

Bainbridge GA Railway Shops Burned In Fire

Bainbridge Georgia May 1 Special The Georgia Florida and Alabama Railway shops here were nearly destroyed by a fire that started in the boiler room about 4 am. Firemen fought the blaze but reportedly could not control it due to low water pressure, though city works claimed adequate pressure. The scene involved multiple buildings and undetermined losses.

Bainbridge Georgia, Florida and Alabama Bne Witchman Etty Aropa Selbstein

Southern men take better care of mules than wives

Dr John A Witherspoon of Vanderbit university told the Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons graduates that modern physicians must prevent disease and educate the public. The audience filled the Atlanta theater as degrees were conferred in three sections to 61 graduates from sixteen states and three foreign countries. The year was the institution’s most prosperous yet with higher enrollment and a larger balance, aided by improved equipment and increased faculty.

South John A. Witherspoon Vanderbit University Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons Witherspoon Atlanta Hugh K. Walker W. 8 Elkin Poland India Ireland Thich T. P. Westmoreland H. H.aniss Mr.cabanisa Howard Bucknell New York John W. B. Fitta Georgia Benjamin L. White Guy C. Whelchel Goodwin Glesler Walker

El Bethel Church Built in a Day in Spartanburg

Bethel Methodist members announced a one day church build named El Bethel. More than 260 workers organized at Pneeasge site. By sunrise none of the old structure remained, and by night 5 008 visitors had toured the painted, carpeted, furnished building while motion picture cameras filmed every stage.

Spartanburg D. C Bethel Methodist Church El-Bethel Pneeasge

iCLUB Formed to Back Crisp in Sumter County

Enthusiastic supporters of Judge Charles Crisp plan a Sumter county club and canvass for his congressional nomination in the third district. About a thousand names have signed on and organizers will start active work once the club is perfected. Crisp will return from Washington after duties as house parliamentarian to begin campaigning in the fifteen counties of the district.

Americus Charles Crisp Congress Sumter County Crisp Club Crisp Washington Third District

Adlen’s Foot-Hasa Antiseptic Powder Adverts

A sample advertisement proclaims Adlen’s Foot-Hasa antiseptic powder aids corns bunions and tender feet. It claims over five million samples given yearly and asserts the product’s genuine merit. Sold everywhere for 26 cents with a free sample offer and address at LeRoy New York.

Adlen A. S. Olmeted

Case of Mrs Grace Goes to Grand Jury

Mrs Daisy Grace faces potential indictment by Fulton county grand jury on charges of assault with intent to murder. Case set to be presented Monday May 6. if released she plans to reside in Atlanta. Deputy Sheriff Roberts alleges a dictagraph attempt in her cell amid ongoing case discourse.

Daisy Grace Fulton County Grand Jury Atlanta Grand Jury B. Roberts

Teachers Join Southern Shorthand and Business University

Several teachers from literary colleges rush to the Southern Shorthand and Business University this week as demand for educated stenographers and bookkeepers rises. The school notes it cannot meet one half of calls and urges teachers to enter, promising strong job prospects after courses in bookkeeping shorthand typewriting and banking with contact details for enrollment.

The Southern Shorthand and Business University A. C. Briscoe L. W. Arnold Thomas L. Bryan Gussie Groves Addie Faulkner N. V. Johnson Literarureculleges South Business University Southern Shorthanding Business University Southern Business College Atlanta, Ga

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