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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
3
Experts warn moths dust and dampness ruin yearly wardrobe as much as wear. The Wayne Ceclared Paper Wardrobe offers a moth proof, air tight hanging solution in various sizes. Demonstrations announced in Atlanta this week to show ease of use and kept clothes ready for immediate wear.
Prominent exhibitors from Twinlock Globe-Wernicke and Hanford lines have arrived for the Office Appliance and Business Furniture Exposition by Mower Hinbart Co. at 10 and 2 South Broad Street. Additional manufacturers are en route as the show, lasting for the rest of the week, promises a complete display for equipping any business office.
A touring car driven by Harry McIntyre overturned near Auburn, injuring five occupants including Henry Gast, Waldo Zeller, Oak H Selman, John Herkman, and Woo McIntyre. The driver lost control six miles from town, struck a stump, and the steering apparatus broke, throwing occupants about 50 feet.
New York May 24 Ernest Frye of a thin city man had his right leg amputated five weeks after an automobile accident. He suffers intense pain in the buried toes of the amputated foot, a sensation doctors say results from nerve pathways severed during surgery. Frye cries out in pain as he describes cramping in the phantom toes.
An extensive low pressure system covers much of the country bringing warm, cloudy skies and rain across the Mississippi valley. The storm’s eastward move is expected to bring more showers today.
Ailing attendees head to College Park for the Fifth Congressional District Medical Society session. Fifteen minute papers on all subjects are read while tuberculosis discussion dominates the afternoon. Lunch is served around 2 as the day progresses.
Prominent Burley Tobacco Society members say Clarence Lebuson will resign as president and not direct pooling of the 1909 crop. The crop is forecast to reach about 250 million pounds. The Ansley Park Auction Base opens at 4 pm, near Piedmont Driving Club on Piedmont Avenue.
Washington details show total wages affected by tariffs at 82,277,848,697 and product value considerations at 313,270,192,088. Henater Money’s statement argues indirect taxation burden, noting sugar duties yield 60,135,181 revenue versus 130,777,002 cost. elevated costs for granulated sugar in 1906 and 1907. He asserts rail, wire, steel tariffs add over 295,000,000 tax impact, based on sworn testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee regarding United States Steel Corporation.
Southern Railway announces four daily trains from Atlanta Terminal Station to Birmingham with departures at 9:45 am 4:10 am and 10:00 pm. Coaches and Pullmans available on all trains and meals are served en route in dining cars.
A late morning sale advertises numerous discounted items including Directoire Girdles 25c, washable belts 10c, Persian beltings 15c per yard, hair brushes 39c, horn comb 13c, cedar furs packing packs 15c, buffers 19c, monogram polish 13c, Dennison’s floral crepe paper 5c, assorted roses pins 10c, clocks 98c, gloves and cleaning goods, iridescent vases 10c, toilet articles at varied small prices, and button sets 7–12c per dozen. The sale begins after 9 o'clock with lively discounts on regular-priced merchandise.
Washington reports Christianity rapidly spreading in the Japanese empire. Ambassador Takahiro cites belief it will take years to Christianize Japan, noting the people’s curiosity and readiness to investigate new ideas. He warns conversion hinges on education and long effort.
May 29 the through sleeper stairs to Asheville will leave Atlanta at 2 48 p m and arrive Asheville at 7 16 a m James Freeman 2D FPA for ern Railway Reservations or phone Main 142 Boston
Chicago May 24 Ministers in Elgin and many church members and residents pledged to buy season tickets from the High baseball club if Sunday games were abolished and Saturday afternoon games played instead A committee was formed to draft resolutions and confer with the club management about stopping Sunday baseball and proposing the change to management
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