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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1909

Page

12

Vote Against Maddox in Fifth Ward Alderman Election

Citizens of the Fifth ward urge a no vote for J. W. Maddox in the alderman race. The letter praises Maddox as honest and capable while asserting the ward’s choice and urging opposition in the name of fair play. Signed by numerous residents and community leaders expressing support for alternative representation.

Fifth Ward Maddox Co. BR. Garner PF. P. Jackson J. F. Wood H. B. Hicks George Pate D. H. Jones J. N Austin J. McGhee G. RB. Joiner J.D. Weathered W. G W. M. Etheridke M.D. P. A Willams D. G. Thomas E. R. Lanngley EB Rinch Russell Shirley M. Barrett W. W. Hildebrand C. M. Moon T. MD W. M. Yarbray W. R. Dickens J. V. Chastain G. Chander W A Alley H. L. Coggin J. P. Glore W. M. Mote A. C. Ashley J. B. Bowen F. J. Chapplar

Great Development In Steel And Iron State Must Buy Cannon

President William B. Corey of United States Steel Corp says demand is strong and next year will be record, with railroads ordering heavily. An unrelated note reports Georgia Military Institute cannon, captured at Atlanta, offered for sale to the state for 75 dollars with mounting costs bringing total to about 150 dollars, aided by public contributions.

United States Steel Corporation William B. Corey Baltimore Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company Carnegie and Niinels Strel Georgia Military Institute New York State Brown War Department Robert Shaw Oliver Mttle Marietta Institute Atlanta

Blakeslee Sent to Louisville Office

Howard W. Blakeslee, longtime Associated Press news manager, is assigned to the Louisville office. A Michigan and Detroit News alumnus, he began at the university paper, joined AP in New Orleans, and recently transferred to Atlanta, with a new duties start soon.

Howard W. Blakesles Louisville Dixie Tlanta Associated Pressing Atlanta Blakeslee Michigan Detroit News Service of York Unland The Associated Presa New Orleans

William Macabee Celebrates 168th Birthday at Naval Home

Philadelphia. William Macabee, sole surviving member of the old frigate Constitution, marked his 168th birthday at the naval home in the city. He suffered a broken leg last month but retained remarkable mental clarity as he celebrated.

Philadelphia William Macabee BuYa

Speaking of Diamonds Best Value in Diamond Buying

A sales pitch asserts buyers get the best diamond for their money with no lower price available elsewhere. The message emphasizes confidence in value and exclusive pricing as a core selling point.

Cotton mill owners in convention discuss trade and reform

Britton Woods N H September 22 The eighty seventh meeting of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers focused on legal relations between mills and agents and standard specs for gray staple goods. President Charles T Plunkett warned of overbuilding and overproduction in European centers, citing 70 000 spindles idled to curb output. He contrasted U S labor costs with foreign conditions and urged national legislation industrial stability stronger commercial integrity reliable banking ready to support during crises.

Britton Woods N. H National Association of Cotton Manufacturers Charles T. Plunkett National Cotton Manufacturers’ Association

Postmasters Hold Annual Convention in Macon Georgia

Brown House Macon Ga September 22 Special The fourth class post masters of Georgia will hold their annual convention in Macon Sessions at City Auditorium many will attend President W W Webb of Hannah Macon is handling arrangements The event will last one day Daniel J Sully the cotton man will speak in Macon around November 2 at the fair grounds to address farmers on marketing cotton and draw a large crowd

Brown House Macon State of Georgia W. W. Webb Hanafra J. F. Heard Dham Milter Commerce Daniel Sully Daniel J. Sully Fair Grounds Hinesville Helen Faulling William N. Faulling, Jr Charles Gordon Liberty County Superior Court Faulting Walthourville Faulling Gordon McIntosh South Carolina

Atlanta hosts 1910 Odd Fellows session in Georgia

Dispatch from Judge Robert T. Daniel in Seattle reports Atlanta won the 1910 sovereign grand lodge session over Chicago and Richmond, signaling a large gathering and making Atlanta a key convention city for the fraternal order. The Georgia delegation, led by Judge Daniel, is praised for securing Atlanta’s bid.

Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Gold Fellows Atlanta Chicago Richmond Georgia Daniei

Davison-Paxon-Stokes Expands Ready-to-Wear Factory

Davison-Paxon-Stokes Company expands on Whitehall Street by leasing the McGehee Building on South Broad for a larger ready-to-wear factory. The new 15,000 square foot facility will produce skirts cloaks suits and other women’s garments with electricity driven machinery and 50 skilled workers. H Wallenstein will head the tailoring department and alterations will be housed in the new building, offering both custom and ready made options under the Made to Atlanta slogan.

H. Wallenstein Fifth Avenue Bown Atlanta F. J. Faxon

W F Rockwell at Rest in Milledgeville

The body of Hon W F Rockwell was brought from Savannah for burial in Milledgeville. Services were held at St Stephen's Episcopal church by Plantagenet Commandery No 12 with representatives from Atlanta Savannah Macon and Columbus Knights Templars. He was past grand commander of the Grand Commandery of Georgia and at death served as grand recorder and instructor. He went to war at 17 and later settled in Savannah.

Georgia Milledgeville W. F. Rockwell Savannah St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Plantagent Commandary No. 12 Thin City Atlanta Macon Columbus Knights Templars Old Family Square City Grand Commandary

Showers Thursday Across Georgia and Nearby States

Weather forecast calls for showers Thursday across Atlanta and vicinity and the remainder of Georgia along with South Carolina and Alabama. The note mentions the approach of the autumnal equinox.

Atlanta Vicinity Georgia South Carolina Alabama

Weather Rain Lingers Over Lakes Region

A storm center moves toward the lakes as the rainy season drags on. Humidity hit 95 percent while temperatures struggled to reach 84 degrees. The weather anxiety reflects players anxious about rain affecting post-season games and the southern championship.

Gopher J. P

Negro held for forgery represented South Carolina in Congress

George Washington Murray, a black former congressman from the Sumter district in the nineties, is jailed in Chicago awaiting requisition papers to serve a three year sentence for forgery. Authorities report Murray fled Canada after trial and marriage details include a divorce from his black wife and a marriage to a white woman.

South Carolina Congress Columbia, & C George Washington Murray Sumter Chicago Anneh Murray Canada Mur- Tay Haa

Georgia Military Academy Receives New War Department Equipment

The Georgia Military Academy has been supplied with 150 Krag rifles with gear, fifty sabers and belts for cavalry drill, fourteen officers swords, and two cannons. Cadets total 165, with a strong band, and the school is filling its January entrance. Nearby the Young Men’s Christian Association building is under construction and expected to be usable by November 1.

Military Department Georgia Military Academy United States War Department United States Army Young Men's Christian Association Aoe

Bogus Money Maker for the Atlanta Pen

Philadelphia September 22 James O Leary alias Jack Mulvey aged man served nearly thirty of his life in prison for counterfeiting and passing bogus money. He was sentenced in the U S district court to ten years in the Atlanta government prison on a similar charge. He pleaded guilty but sought clemency due to age. A secret service operative testified, recognizing him from a photograph taken years ago.

Philadelphia James O'Leary Jack Mulvey United States District Court Government Atlanta McPherson O'Leary Secret Service

Mayor Maddox Turns To Poetry In City Notes

A postal card to Secretary Harvey Johnson reports Mayor Robert F. Maddox has begun composing verse. The mayor’s first public poem references Salt Lake City and Brigham Young, with notes of multiple wives, while his public duties include addresses to unions and suffrage groups.

Atane Livingston Lanta Robert F. Maddox Harvey Johnson Amalgamated Association of Boiler’ Makers Salt Lake City Utah Brigham Young

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American National Bank Alabama and Broad Streets Atlanta, GA J. W. Maddox W. E. Corey Associated Press Popul Maier & Berkele Sarehive Horsford Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co Whitehall Verz Cloud-Stanford Co the Shop of Quality Eiseman Bros Bega Hess Baltimore, Md Washington, D.C
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