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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
6
The text promotes Alfred Benjamin & Co suits as universally acknowledged for correctness and style, claiming superior fit and elegance at lower prices than ordinary ready-made suits from general dealers. It invites readers to view the swell styles.
New York May 2 Henry Betricher a wealthy toy importer will present a giant teddy bear to Emperor William in celebration of closer German American ties. The 9 foot tall bear, woven from Choawk TL and packed in a special case, sails on the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria to Hamburg for delivery to Berlin where Kaiser Wilhelm II will meet the bear on May 29.
Directors of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company today declared a semiannual dividend of 20 percent on the common stock. The payment is to be made in cash. The last semiannual dividend declared was 3 percent payable in certificates of indebtedness.
In New York the St Regis offers refined service and luxurious surroundings for transient or permanent guests in a prestigious uptown location. It emphasizes comfort, fashion, and courteous attention, touting reasonable restaurant charges and well furnished rooms with baths, suitable for short visits or extended stays.
In Washington on May 21, Senators Clay and Culberson blocked three postmaster nominations from Georgia and Texas aimed at replacing women with male appointees. T. W. Scott would replace Hartie F. Gilmer at Toccoa, John T. A. McCullom would replace Mary A. Mellon at Conyers, and Earett Johnson would succeed Jeannette D. McConnel at Jacksboro. The move aimed to prevent recess appointments and preserve women in office. A lecture on Zionism by Rabbi Jo Loeb was also announced at Bath Israel synagogue for eight oclock.
In Americus on May 21 an overflow crowd heard Hom Albert Cox advocate Joseph M Brown for governor. He attacked Governor Smith’s policies, defended county rights, and called for end of disfranchisement while praising anti prohibition stances and railroad commission actions. The Cedartown speech by Eri T Williams of Atlanta addressed Polk county about county unit, disfranchisement, and a second term.
At a Boulevard Park Way Association gathering at W J Campbell’s home, progress on Boulevard improvements was praised. Sodding now spans the strip between sidewalks and curbs from Houston to Pine, with funds raised to complete to Ponce de Leon, aiming to connect Atlanta parks soon. The meeting was enthusiastic and hopeful about the boulevard's future. Funeral services for EE Thrower were held in Opylike Aix with interment at the Harry Posts chapel in Uloclowka.
Telegrams from Atlanta report the death in New York of I E Orchard, editor and publisher of Jones a musical magazine in New York. A Columbia native, Ed Orchard was prominent in music journalism, worked with The Constitution in Atlanta, The Musical Courier in New York, and covered major musical events. His family in Atlanta includes his mother Mrs Helen Orchard and siblings Eugenia Orchard Stovall, FB Orchard. funeral plans set for Columbia after arrival from New York.
A late push on Swede Andy Stewart and Joseph M Brown supporters fills the scene. Voter totals show 13000, rising to 14000 by today as campaigns gear up for Saturday night. An evening meeting at Grace Baptist Church will feature Brown backers, with music and discussion to bolster support for governor candidate Wr grown. An incident involving Anamias Brown, a Black politician, led to a pistol claim at a negro betting gathering. he was bound over to a higher court with a 3200 bond.
Advertises Eclipse Catarrh Cure as a vegetable remedy for catarrh that immediately relieves nasal blockage and restore hearing. Promises permanent cure in worst cases by reaching air passages, cites a grateful patient in Georgia and offers a trial treatment by sending 22 cents in stamps and name and address for booklet and testimonials from Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company of Atlanta, Georgia.
Washington May 21 Special The Republican majority pushed a ship subsidy measure through the post office appropriation conference stage. Democratic conferees Moon and Clay dissented signing a minority report. House action to defeat the subsidy faces strong GOP support and a possible adjournment delay as Congress debates funding and contracts with foreign steamship lines to South America the Philippines and the Orient.
A committee from the Famine park board travels to Chicago with Mayor Joyner and officials to purchase animals for Grant Park zoo. The group has 2800 dollars to spend, with the city appropriating 71000 and the railway company 1000. If Chicago lacks desired animals, the trip will continue to New York.
Mayson holds a campaign meeting at 245 Mariette Street to discuss campaign issues. Hon James L Moyson, candidate for Congress, will address residents at MD Marietta Street corner Tabernacle Place. Mayson and supporters aim to energize Fifth Ward voters with speeches and music.
Jack Pierce, 25, was arrested at his brother’s Fulton County home after he confessed he shot painter James Huff at Decatur and Boulevard on May 2. Det. Lockhart and Det. Sanford lodged him in the Fulton County Jail as Pierce claimed self defense after fleeing to Huntsville then returning.
The friends of H F McCord announce a rally at 8 o clock tonight in Cald wells hall Seventh Ward at the corner of Lee and Gordon streets. HY McCord will be a speaker. The event is part of the state senatorial race coverage. Washington May 21 Bills to refund coins tax payments from 1863 1868 for Missouri Louisiana Virginia South Carolina North Carolina total 22840 677 dollars are introduced but unlikely to pass.
E H Peacock will use a replacement horse to take the burned one’s place from a Marietta Street fire. Citizens contributed funds to buy the animal. Dr L G Broughton donated the buggy and J B Lee provided the harness. The Baptist Tabernacle ladies had given Mr Peacock a horse and buggy about two years ago.
A tire on the corner of Marietta and Spring streets burned near the Piedmont stables. Mr Peacock uses his turnout to visit the poor, sick, and needy.
Halifax May 21 The withdrawal of the coequalor of the United States consul at Charlottestown Prince Edward Island and Mr Shirley is understood to have been made by King Edward at the request of the United States government which does not permit consuls to extend their activities beyond trade offices It alleges that Consul Shirley promoted legislation in the recent Nova Scotia provincial parliament which incorporated the Illinois Forged Steel Company a firm planning a Cape Breton manufacturing plant.
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