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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1909

Page

11

Atlanta Exponent of Advertising Leads Southern Growth

An Atlanta feature extols the city as the South’s premier advertising hub. It highlights local merchants, bankers, manufacturers, and corporate leaders who relentlessly promote goods, noting Atlanta’s rise in commercial prestige and the pivotal role of consistent advertising in its modernization. The piece cites Dobbs of Atlanta as president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America and praises ongoing public promotion as key to future development.

Atlanta South 5. C. Dobbs Associated Advertising Clubs of America Dobbs Robert Frothingham Everybody's Magazine

Central Bank debate looms as commission report nears

A central bank plan is pushed as crucial for U.S. finance. President Taft supports the idea. bankers weigh its impact and education campaigns begin. The proposal envisions a bank of the people, rediscounting solvent commercial paper and stabilizing currency to prevent panics.

United States National Monetary Commission Washington Taft Boston American Bankers’ Association Chicago George H. Reynolds Reynolds Germany France England Canada Aldrich- Vreeland

New York Mayoralty Contest Favoring Gaynor Over Tamany Choice

The article argues Justice William J. Gaynor, backed by Tamman,y faces Otto T. Barnard in the New York mayoral race. Hearst endorses Gaynor over a potential Independence League ticket, praising Gaynor’s courage, civic righteousness, and history of resisting corruption and favoritism.

Hearst New York Independence League Justice Gaynor Tammany William J. Gaynor State Supreme Court United States Auch Gaynor Tammanr Supreme Court Bryan Hill Croker Traction Trust Bingham John Y. McKane Coney Island New York City Tammany Organization Otto T. Barnard

The Unbeatable Wrights in World War I Rivalry

Dayton brothers Orville Wright and the Wright name loom in aviation rivalry as European advances at Rheims dimmed their star. In Berlin Orville inspires Kaiser Wilhelm to let the crown prince fly against the Americans, marking a notable wartime precedent before his return.

Wright Dayton Ohio Rheims Orville Wright Berlin Kaiser William A i

Pioneers Reach New Heights in Early Flight Feats

The record notes Prince’s safe terra firma return and Wilbur’s solo voyage above New York Harbor and its skyline. It highlights a 1500 foot elevation as a major milestone for heavier-than-air flight, signaling practical military potential and renewed national pride in American aviation pioneers.

Prince Terra Firma Orville Wilbur New York Harbor Hudson Itaka Rheims

Satan and the Airship in Just From Georgia

A fragmentary Georgia newspaper feature mixes verse and sketches with regional humor and patriotic calls. It features a doomed airship lyric, a mock pole story, Missouri eloquence, Taft jokes, and light verse about prosperity and national pride, all rendered in dialect and early 20th century style.

State Committee Visits Georgia Tech

The state legislative committee visited the Georgia School of Technology for its annual canvass. Led by Dr. Matheson and department heads, the visit toured classes and workshops. Captain J. J. McMahan presided at the chapel as speakers including Captain Slade Senator Calhoun Judge Edwards Henry Alexander and Walter McElreath addressed the students. The group enjoyed college yells and music before a generous dinner in the dining room.

Georgia School of Technology Matheson J. J. McMahan Athens Captain Slade Columbus Calhoun Judge Edwards Henry Alexander Walter McElreath

Al Field Hosts His Annual Minstrel Banquet

Columbus Georgia October 6 Special Al G Field held his twenty third annual banquet after the performance marking the organization anniversary of his minstrel Troupe Five states were represented among the guests and many Columbus business and professional men attended Forrest Adair of Atlanta presided as toastmaster Invited guests included H M Moore Jack Wilson John J Woodside and Robert W Hunt of Atlanta The banquet featured wit and brilliancy throughout.

Columbus AL G. Field Forrest Adair Atlanta H. M. Moore Jack Wilson John J. Woodside Robert W. Hunt

Augusta Presbytery Meets at Monticello

Monticello Georgia October 6 Special The Presbytery of Augusta meets in Monticello, first gathering here in over six years. The body covers Augusta to Milledgeville with forty delegates. Rev George M Howerton retiring moderator opens with a sermon as Rev Matheson of Washington likely new moderator. Doctrinal sermon by Rev James L Martin D D of Waynesboro tomorrow evening preceded by Presbyterian communion. Rev D N Yarbro hosts Monticello church and presbytery sessions to continue several days.

Monticello Presbytery Auguste Augusta Milledgeville George M. Howerton Crawfordville Mr. Matheson Washington, Ga James L. Martin D.D Waynesboro D. N. Yarbro Monticello Church

Five Men Race Against Grim Death in Hydrophobia Case

Five Lee's Creek men from Sabina Ohio race seven miles to Chicago as they flee possible hydrophobia after a horse bite. The troop, Amog Taylor Lou McClura Russell Duke Harry Duke and Boon Snow, are under Dr. Lambright care. A sick horse bit and mauled them, later killed after a veterinary verdict of hydrophobia. A mad dog is believed responsible, seen near Lee's Creek last week.

Sabina Ohio Lee's Creek Pasteur Institute Chicago Amog Taylor Lou McClura Russell Duke Harry Duke Boon Snow Lambright Dukes Tigs

A Georgia Quarantine for Whisky Trade

G A Nunnally argues in Rome that Georgia law prohibits whisky sale within its borders and that interstate shipments should be seized and, if needed, destroyed. He cites Georgia versus New Orleans cotton hulls and Louisiana infected goods to urge swift state enforcement and arrest of Chattanooga sellers to end the anomaly in sixty days.

Tennessee Georgia Geongja New Orleans Atlanta Louisiana United States Loninville Alabama Agricultural Commission United States Court Commissioner of Agriculture Chattanooga Kentucky Monroe G. A. Nunnally Rome

Schlande Prisoner in Newark Forgery Case

Eugene H. Schlande once a member of Schlande & Sons tobacco firm in St. Louis is jailed in Newark charged with forgery. Police say he squandered 60000 dollars from his mother's estate after leaving the firm and forged checks totaling seven, including a 275 dollar draft on Union National Bank.

Newark N. Z Eugene H. Schlande Schlande & Sons St. Louis F. Matts Union National Bank Yonge Sehiade Louis Metts Schlade Matts

Delegates named for deep waterways convention in New Orleans

Governor Brown announces eleven delegates from Georgia districts to attend the deep waterways convention in New Orleans October 30 to November 2 under Liake-to-Gulf Deep Waterways Association. Taft to open the event. notable officials expected to attend. Also reports a new bank charter for Morven and a commission for Captain Joseph Maxglant of Savannah with dates listed.

Brown New Orleans Taft G. Carson Savannah W. W. Banks Tifton Frank Lanier Americus J. [. Groover Columbus JR. Smith Atlanta W. F. Small Macon J. N. King Rome B. Gamble Athens R. T. Jones Canton O. R. Eve Augusta W. S. West Valdosta Wagetont Republican Blues Terday Joseph Maxglant Igo

Objection to Hospital Site Stirs Fourth Ward Residents

A letter to Presbyterian Hospital trustees from numerous fourth ward property owners protests the proposed hospital location on the Nelson property.Residents argue the site is a residential area with building restrictions and would bring adverse effects to property values and the community, urging the board to choose an alternative site.

Fourth Ward Trustees of Presbyterian Hospital The Neleon John R. Richards W. S. Featherstone C. A. Tappan W. M. Powell W. K. Charles N. Alten H. G. Randall William McCarthy J. 1F. Bennett B. F. Cook WM. Terry B. H. Cam- M. Mitchell J. B. Lee W. EL .A. Spence T. A. Capps Wm. J. Beall OW. Tree W. D. Paden L. A. Redwine Julian C. Tee Treadwell H. 3. Austin T. L. Bond A. O. Ebberhart Mrs W. Featherstone Mra N. We Ureckett L B. Sanders W. L. Corley Ww. J. Tucker F. R. Muilin Mixy Scott Thomas J. Hood T. R. Morris Sam M. Carson J. ¥. Wellborn J. A. Carroll A. B.hristopher Ragan J. M. Coragan Misa B. K. Smith A. A Littl J. B. Richard Br Coppage BE. L. Morse A. S. Jenkins J. TH. Watkins John H. Mullin J. A. Ward A. M. Hollingsworth W. F. Gordon J. F. Davis

Equitable Casualty Company Applies for Charter

A new $600000 insurance firm named Equitable Casualty Company seeks a charter filed today with the secretary of state. Prominent Atlanta businessmen Shenard Bryan John Candler Ben Lee Crew and others back the venture to write casualty, accident, health and liability policies. The home company aims for success in Georgia and beyond with experienced incorporators leading the effort.

Secretary of State Atlanta Equitable Casualty Company Georgia Shenard Bryan St. Flmo Masseneuie John 3. Candler Ben Lee Crew John R. Wilkinson J. J. Dinsosway E. Bullach Frederick W. Cavanaugh John &. Hurt

Judge Catches Escaping Robber in Griffin Court

Griffin Ga October 6 Special Hillard Collier a negro shot and probably fatally wounded Peter Taylor a negro here yesterday Judge J L Fiont of the city court caught Collier as he was trying to make him as a cape and landed him in jail

Griffin Hillard Collier Peter Taylor J. L Fiont Collier

New Bank at Harlem Ga Organizes with 28000 Capital

Harlem Ga October 6 Special a new bank was organized Tuesday with capital stock of 28000. Officers include John D Walker of Sparta president William Landsdale flat vice president and E D Ciary second vice president.

New Bank Harlem John D. Walker Sparta Wm. Landasdell E. D. Ciary Dvice

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