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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
7
PF THE AVERAGE business man has time to study every proposition but must act quickly. He judges by first impressions, so poor printing is bad business. The safe choice is to use Quility Printing, which always makes the right impression. Write up today about it.
The Mills Printing Co reports itself as a House of Quality printer lithographer and bindery serving clients with printing and development services. The listing emphasizes quality and printing versatility for business and community needs.
Washington May 18 The Senate spent much of the session debating tariff amendments and gun for votes on a bill with progress seen in lowering duties on iron products. Democrats and progressive Republicans united on several points while insurgent Republicans caused delays. A late vote on reducing Dingley rates for knives and razors failed, and a later amendment sought further cuts was rejected 25 to 53 as fears of higher costs surfaced. The session also touched on marking requirements for cutlery and notes from Penrose and Aldrich on metallic minerals and ornament materials. The chamber adjourned after addressing schedules on iron products and other items.
The piece explains railroads securing injunctions against enforcement of Circular 316, the state’s difficulty proving its case, and why litigation was dropped. It notes potential impacts on rate reductions, the financial panic, and the ongoing court docket delaying adjudication of reclassification and local rate cuts.
NEW YORK WASHINGTON via SEABOARD. Two trains daily. Leave Atlanta 11 25 a m and 9 40 p m. Through sleepers and dining cars on both trains.
New York May 16 two hundred commuters on board a train on the Long Island railroad leaped from car windows to escape a blaze started by a sudden short circuit of the third rail. The train pulled out of Far Rockaway station and none who jumped were hurt though the engineer was slightly injured. Flames spread rapidly and four coaches were destroyed before German could reach the scene. mail coaches were saved with considerable as
Sensational petitions filed in Tulsa federal court accuse U S District Attorney Gregg and special assistant Rush of pressuring jurors in Muskogee town lot frauds. The motions demand probe into alleged intimidation and improper influence while Governor Haskell case gathers attention in Washington amid a pause in proceedings.
Memphis Tennessee May 16 delegates from every southern state attend the thirteenth annual convention of the Inpratate Cotton Crushers Association. H J Parman president opens with a progress note on the cotton oil industry. Governor Patterson and Mayor Malope welcome the delegates as Allison of Ennis and Hamilton respond. John Aspergren reads a paper on tariff and its relation to cotton seed products. Allison predicts future prosperity as the day focuses on organization and committee reports. Delegates are entertained at East End park with adjournment set for Thursday.
A mixed summary of local court actions and upcoming lectures. Formby received a $3,000 fine and a 18 month sentence for cheating, with a certiorari sought to appeal. Judge Calhoun presided in Atlanta. Virgil Jones represents Formby. An ethics talk by a professor is planned for May 3 at Carnegie Library, followed by a debate. The Training School graduation program at City Guard armory, May 21, will feature Asa G. Candler as president, with Bishop Hendrix delivering an address. Names from Massachusetts and North Carolina appear among attendees. A morphine overdose case at Nawman hospital left a patient in danger but she recovered consciousness at Grady Hospital.
An ad item offers a ride priced at 8 dollars 65 cents to Morphis and a return trip to the U V Reunion. A contact line specifies phones 100 for arrangements.
A special this week highlights combination undergarments priced from $1 to $7. The $1 garment, a $1.25 value, is pictured as the plainer piece. The other is $1.75, with three piece sets from $3.25 to $7. Materials and trimmings are noted as the best for the price.
The city recorded several deaths including J Roy Maier J Majer aged 21 at his Queen Street residence with late afternoon funeral and Oakland interment. Marion Padgett died at a private sanitarium with services at her home and West View burial. William Simmons 75 died at 22 Hansell Street with 3:30 pm funeral at home and Confederate veteran memorial. Mary E Price 62 died in Chattahoochee Georgia. Manone Church funeral and churchyard burial. Mrs Laura Smith 28 died at Rant Point. funeral at Fairham, Georgia. J R Mock 38 found dead at 28 Wear Alexander Street. possible heart disease. body at Barclay Brando. P Lippman 79, longtime wholesale merchant, died at daughter Pauline Gans home. survived by Louis Linsman and others.
In Birmingham on May 18 a commercial traveler sent a letter to Misa Dalav Les praising her testimony. A young stenographer who testified at the Cooper trial in Nashville received a diamond locket and chain and a better job offer paying more than her previous position.
In Rome Georgia a 43 year old bride Mine Mart Locklear fled her home to marry 86 year old Jo W. G. Duckett. The couple fled to wed at Ordinary John P. Davis's residence after eloping from parental opposition. Their families, Mr and Mrs W J Locklear, initially objected.
In Savannah Georgia a planned Salvation Army wedding collapsed when the bride to be Daddie Maaka disappeared on the eve of the ceremony. Intendia groom David Blankenship and the forces of the Salvation Army began an inquiry as rumors of discipline and a runaway bride surfaced. The couple, both known in Savannah business circles, prompted wide local notice.
In Florida a daughter Mrs Gans in Macon and funeral plans for tomorrow in Statesboro Ga. Statesboro May 18 After a few weeks illness A Brannen among oldest citizens of the county died at his home near here He was 43 and buried on the family ground He is survived by six children and other relatives In New York Leo Zlotak noted tenor of Vienna opera will appear at the Metropolitan Opera House next season He stands high among sopranos and tenors and is described as tall and handsome.
In Spartanburg at Wofford College the Emory and Wofford teams debated the issue Revolved That the government of England is more truly democratic than that of the United States. Wofford advocates Riley Carlisle Fogler and Madison Richardson argued affirmative while Emory pair Walter Bryan and Edward G Macnay defended the negative in a packed chapel.
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