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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1924
Page
10
Contestants work at fever heat as the Atlantic Constitution offers a $1000 prize. Entrants can still join up to Nov 8 with options for twelve month or multiple shorter subscriptions. Tie situations clarified. remittance rules explained. final verification and judging will be careful.
Huntsville Alabama on November 2 reports a larger than expected cotton crop and strong prices boosting all lines of trade. Saturday trade crowds were the largest in Huntsville since Christmas Eve, signaling vibrant business activity.
In Macon Ga on College street the former mayor John T Moore home burned with unknown origin early this morning. Moore his wife daughter Marie and lodger Matthew R Paul were rescued by firemen after escaping onto a porch roof. Loss estimates put building at 50000 and furnishings at 20000 with the blaze ending around five o clock. Moore a county commissioner and school board member had recently been approached by a syndicate about selling the property for apartment use.
Georgia manager James L. Sibley for the La Follette Wheeler independent ticket says Georgia is doubtful for the 1924 election. He notes campaign costs around 1500 dollars with over half spent on ballots and postage. He criticizes election laws and predicts strong turnout next Tuesday night with Georgia likely to be a swing state.
Americus Ga November 2 reports say local merchants are encouraged by a forecast of about 20,000 bales for Sumter county this fall. Ginnings through October 18 total 16,031 bales and Americus receipts reach 15,215. Factors and trade men expect 20,096 bales or more, despite mid summer drought reducing earlier projections. Also noted is Marvin Haynes entering the University of Pennsylvania at 16 after an accelerated path.
The program for laying the cornerstone of Holmes Institute’s new 50000 building is set for next Sunday at 3 30 PM. Dr H R Butler Grand Master of Georgia will preside, with J W Dobbs secretary of the lodge assisting. Atlanta notables will speak on the institute’s work. a chorus of 100 students will perform. Rev B R Holmes will close with remarks on educational opportunity for colored people in the south.
A private screening review from Georg e A. Billings notes Lincoln film as a powerful drama and a grand classic, yet unfits Atlanta due to southern sensibilities. The piece condemns cuts to please regional tastes, calls the portrayal insufficiently balanced, and cites minimal black roles while praising authentic human depictions of Lincoln.
Evanston, November 2. Charles G. Dawes, GOP nominee for vice president, ends his final campaign swing. He plans no further statements or conferences and hopes to spend today with family and books. He will vote in Evanston first precinct first ward and await returns Tuesday night.
Preparations are under way in Atlanta tents of the Maccabees for a homecoming day on November 26 27 with guests from all Georgia sections. National Commander A V Fre to visit November 26 and the Tech Auburn football game on November 27 are featured events. Over 200 candidates will be initiated November 26 in honor of the national commander and State Commander R J Leatherman.
The Georgia Congregational Conference begins its annual meeting with a Young People's rally at Carson Chapel, Atlanta Theological Seminary. The program includes a devotional at 7, a welcome address by William H. Mansfield at 7:30, talks on summer duties in country churches, reports from several members, and a drama directed by Mrs Uriel L. Patterson.
The Republican campaign featured Mr. Dawes as the speaking ace traveling about 17,000 miles. He delivered speeches across 17 states as part of the nationwide effort.
Plutarco Elias Calles, president elect of Mexico, paid a tribute to George Washington in Mount Vernon. Accompanied by the Mexican embassy staff and U.S. officials, he boarded the Sylph for the visit, was greeted by Rear Admiral Hutchison, and placed a wreath on the Washington tomb. The marine band played the Mexican national anthem as guards stood by.
General Calles and party return aboard theSylph after a luncheon for the Mexican people aboard the yacht on the return trip to Washington. Guards remained on duty as Calles departed for New Orleans to meet Mrs. Calles, then proceed to Mexico. No further engagements were scheduled during his U S stay.
In Waycross on a November Saturday, 12 year olds Woodrow Cribb and Mose Cuttingham risked the path of a fast train to rescue Elmore Price, who had fallen on the Atlantic Coast Line trestle. Price suffers a broken leg in hospital while the other boys receive praise as heroes.
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