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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
16
A historic pamphlet urges Mr. Business Man to view the American Nationst Book as a practical ally. It promotes office based services tied to daily needs, opportunities, and emergencies for owners, shopkeepers, and notaries.
Johnston acting as auctioneer sold the JoH. MiCord property on Walton street between Bartow and Spring yesterday afternoon for 30800. Wat Sime & Va conducted the sale in the Fourth National Bank building. Lots averaged 250 per front foot with frontage 2 feet each and depths about 176 feet. Notable buyers included J. Kimbrough Edgar Dunlap W. B Matthews C. B. Stewart and Randall brothers. Other sales include the Bawtell property and the Star Theater site on Decatur street at the courthouse door tomorrow.
A lighthearted item highlights pure wholesome flour branded as EEE, promising sweetness and wholesomeness. The notice invites readers to seek the EEE label when buying flour, framing it as a mark of quality and integrity.
The general council unanimously approved the mayor's appointment of If T. Hayes as license inspector and W. W. Thompson as assistant license inspector. Hayes was promoted from assistant inspector after R A Ewing resigned. Thompson, a Confederate veteran with one arm, had served on Fulton county coroner and was endorsed by officials, merchants, workers, and professionals.
Otty Smith of Mobile, Alabama, is arrested on a charge of burning the postoffice at Roberindals in Baldwin county. The fire occurred last week. Smith denies the accusation and the case is before authorities of the United States.
The Rev. Henry R. Rose of the Church of the Redeemer proposes a policy for future services asking that all ladies remove their hats. The Emmanus movement leader’s request aims to foster a more orderly prayer environment amid a church crowd.
City council adopted a resolution to form a five member committee to investigate alleged inefficiency and a 200,000 sum charged in a charter commission report. A joint debate on a four or five member government plan was arranged with representatives from Las Vegas and another city. An insurance committee was created, near beer advertising rules were considered, and a sanitarium permit was denied. An appropriation supported the Hallway Telegraphers meeting, Charles Brannan elected Carnegie Library trustee, amid calls for boards to be abolished.
The Georgia division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy announced unveiling plans for the Major Wirz monument at Andersonville on Wednesday May 12. The ceremony features Mrs Perrin of Mississippi unveiling the monument with Father McMahon delivering invocations, Dr J C Armistead giving an address, Captain L M Park sharing reminiscences, and band music. a basket dinner will follow. A special train from Americus departs at 9 15 AM and E Mathis of Americus acts as marshal for the day.
Mobile Alabama May 3 The body found on December 20 1908 along a county creek bank has been identified as George Stanton Peters son of Major Henry Peters English army officer teaching at 96 Hungerford Road London England The body will be interred May 10 with Arthur Peters brother conducting service in Mobile The observance follows earlier identification and planning in England.
George F. Walter of Cheyenne Wyoming, secretary of the National Wool Growers Association, met with President Taft to press for protective tariff measures. He argued that without protection wool producers cannot maintain a profitable business.
Car Man BD Gray, famed for five through Niagara Rapids in a barrel and one swim, died today at his sister’s home. He achieved fame for surviving the perilous run multiple times, including four barrel passes.
A city council committee report urges abolishing the city engineer post and creating a single chief of construction to be elected by the people. The measure seeks to unify paying, sewers, curbing, sidewalks, and public works under one head, with a charter amendment to implement the change.
Central of Georgia Railway Company lists Georgia property value at 819,814,144 with cash and securities excluded, plus 19,781,002 for 1908. Increase from new sidetrack valued 33,000. Franchise values and other divisions noted, with Ocean Steamship and Savannah line totals near 2,434,431.87. Georgia Railroad and Banking values and Supreme Court franchise tax dispute cited. Atlanta interests note tax details plus other company valuations.
Hugh J. Lynch, president of Century Printing Company, is critically ill at his Austell home near Atlanta. For four days doctors and family held cautious hopes as a slight improvement Sunday night and Monday raised the bedside crew's optimism. Lynch, a lifelong Atlantan, is supported by wife, children, sisters, and nurses while intimates are admitted to the sick room.
The proposal calls for a competent civil engineer with at least ten years experience and a salary not exceeding 1000 dollars per year. The office would oversee assistants in charge of sewerage, road adders, sidewalks, repairs, and stockade maintenance. The council would fix salaries, standard city work specifications prepared by the city adviser, and the contracts would omit bond requirements for maintenance after completion.
Fair weather prevails in most areas while the extreme north and Pacific coast report King front conditions. Freezing temperatures hit Minnesota and northern Michigan as Atlanta reaches a 68 degree high. A playful aside features a Gopher discussing dancing and learning steps, with kitchen references to flour brand K E K Flour as a cultural aside.
Forecast for today calls for fair and warm conditions as weather across the country returns to normal. Clouds may reduce sunshine this afternoon but overall outlook remains favorable for continued pleasant weather.
In Detroit on May 8 a father, Hagod Gastan wen, travels with his son’s body from the city jail to New England. He defends Dr. Garabed Baysilan for fatally shooting his nephew Herton Gestanian, saying the doctor was nearer to him than a brother and that his son is innocent, while condemning no one. He vows to help release the doctor from prison as the will of God and the people demand justice.
In Boston on May 3 Miss Miladeth Brigham widow of Robert B Brigham left $1 560 000 to the Robert B Brigham Hospital for incurables for its founding and maintenance The bulk of the fortune goes to the hospital Mrs Augusta Cogan of Chicago a Brigham niece receives shares and her son and daughter Elisabeth Cogan gain additional provisions
Tallahassee May 3 Gov. Gilchrist received telegrams reporting a mob in Columbia County attempting to阻 prevent Black voters from participating in the election. The governor wired the sheriff to permit qualified Black voters to cast their ballots.
In the Naval Stores Trust case at Caled Bates court today witnesses testified that both sides used secret agents to gather evidence. DH McMillan of Consolidated Naval Stores Co. faced questions about employing certain persons. M.O. Martin of Jacksonville said a company had been forced out of business and was allegedly watched by government agents moving to New Orleans for evidence. Defense counsel conducted a rigid examination, and the defense kept a four minute watch on Martin for months.
Gaily colored headgear and outfits priced at $1.50 caught the eye as the Indian ensemble proved popular last season. Vendors noted many youngsters sought the bright attire, though stock ran short, leaving some disappointed.
A typical plainsman’s lariat and all-hat broncho-busting gear is listed for one dollar with standard gear included. The description evokes a rugged western lifestyle and frames the sale as a simple auction item.
Members of the Decatur Methodist church pledged 1330 dollars to the Emory College endowment during Sunday services. Names listed include Irene, Professor Visaswell, Cora Gravas, George Hammond, Jow Ravi, and Lottie Tamapech among others, with contributions ranging from 40 to 180 dollars.
May 3 report from Washington notes Alabama railroad companies seek a writ of certiorari to review a circuit court decision. The lower court sustained a junction against operation of a new passenger rate in the state, awaiting high court action.
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