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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1924
Page
10
Los Angeles on November 9 reports the pneumonic plague situation as favorable with no new deaths since November 7 and no new cases since November 6. Since the outbreak in the Mexican quarter last month thirty six people have contracted the disease and all but six have died.
St. Petersburg Florida November 9 Judge M A McMullen resigned as judge of the sixth judicial circuit announced by W L Straub after telegram from Clearwater McMullen wired resignation to Governor Cary Hardee to take effect December 1 The sixth circuit includes Pinellas and Pasco counties.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra under Enrico Leide presented a second season concert at Loew's Grand, pleasing a full house with a popular program. Highlights included Raymond overture, Liszt Liebestraum No. 3, Faust fantasia, Pagliacci and Cavalleria intermezzos, Molly on the Shore, and a Turkey in the Straw finale. A community chest appeal occurred during intermission. The next concert, November 23, will feature Tschaikowsky's 1812 Overture.
The organization presents a full program for the next concert featuring Torkteh Maren from Ruins of Athens, Beethoven, Iargo, and New World Symphony pieces by Dvorak. Cellos, variations by Boehmann and Seigert, Len Preludes by Liszt, Algerian Suite by Saint-Saëns, and Bruch’s Kol Nidre, Tartantelle by Popper, plus Tchaikowsky 1812 Overture Solennelle.
I N Hamilton engineer for the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railway suffered a stroke of paralysia Saturday night while driving between New Market and Deposit. Fireman Ed Hallburish noticed the abnormal posture, aided by a porter, and the train was brought to Huntsville where Hamilton was taken to the city hospital in serious condition. He is 50, and his family lives in Decherd, Tennessee.
Bainbridge on November 9 saw the Business and Professional Women raise a little over $100 by staging an Old Maids Convention to support a Bainbridge High School graduate scholarship and cover expenses for the graduating girl this year.
Manila November 9 The Philippine legislature adjourned after an all night session. It passed the general appropriations bill and a concurrent resolution congratulating President Coolidge and wishing his administration success. A second resolution warned Congress that if by December 31 it rejects the Philippine republic some constitutional representatives will enact their own statute for possible submission to Congress.
Huntsville, Alabama petitioners seek to switch to a commission form of government. Judge Jones notified Mayor Adams, who has 30 days to set an election date. City council opposes a special election as tensions rise over the governance dispute.
The Suwannee River Special, Southern's Chicago to Florida West Coast train, will arrive in Atlanta at 11 this morning on its first winter south trip. Carrying three extra Pullman cars, it serves Tampa St Petersburg and Sarasota and will return to Atlanta Tuesday. District Passenger Agent R H Hamilton cites heavy Florida travel.
Savannah Georgia November 9 special efforts will be revived this week through luncheon clubs to press again the change of the Savannah luncheon hour from 2 to an earlier time such as 12 or 1. Several clubs adopted the early noon hour last summer and returned to the old hour. Savannah's after lunch siesta has been a subject of interest as business circles note little is done in the afternoon. The lunch hour change is seen as a solution to extend full days of business with afternoon sessions.
Savannah Civitans announce plans to attend the district meeting in Columbus on November 14 15 and extend a hearty invitation for the 1925 convention to be held in Savannah. The club urges broader civic participation and notes support from local citizens for the event.
Ivannah Ga November 9 Inspection was made yesterday of the memorial chapter at Bethesdaida Orphans' home to be known as The Whitefield in honor of Rev George Whitefield who founded Bethesdaide the first orphans' house in America in 1741 The chapel will be ready for occupancy Christmas.
Savannah November 9 The annual Red Cross roll call starts Tuesday with a goal of enrolling up to 6,000 members, matching last year's achievement. Colonel William Grayson chairs the roll call committee, continuing in the role for several years.
Pleasant notes praise by readers and staff while inviting quick, clear criticism of service. The message encourages reporting both strengths and any shortcomings to improve operations and morale.
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