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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1914
Page
8
The article describes widespread interest in Atlanta over the regional bank site with real estate agents proposing candidates like the Healy building and Empire State building. It notes no decision until a governing board is formed and predicts directors likely from leading stock banks remains uncertain.
Small boys played baseball on back lots Sunday afternoon but officers halted games to enforce city ordinances. Officer Palmer described springlike weather and his third stop of the day, noting the boys’ reluctance to stop and a pair of incidents near Mc Afee Merritts avenue and Clark Street with a further park stoppage.
Lucille LaVerne and company start hard work for the Lyric summer season with 9 am box office opening for reservations. Scenic artists and carpenters begin building, dress rehearsals planned before each weekly opening, and prices set at 1 dollar lower box seats and 25 to 50 cent balcony options.
Dr C A Ridley returned from a fifteen day stay in Richmond Virginia where he conducted meetings at Grace Street Baptist church. He preached at Central church and spoke to the workers class on Christian Responsibility. Several members were added to the church and Sunday school attendance reached 444. Mrs J Bagwell's YWAs class scored a perfect 100 on their Bible course exam.
A forged bank note led to a dramatic chase on Broad Street. Wime Davis, described as a negro, attempted to pass the note at Citizens' Bank but was intercepted near Madson Street by witnesses. A Timber office stenographer’s forged note, tied to the same incident, surfaced as part of the scheme. He was captured and jailed in Thomasville, Georgia, with authorities preparing formal charges.
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The article defends Atlanta’s selection for a federal reserve bank, citing Washington Times and New York World praise. It compares Atlanta and New Orleans banking growth 1902–1915, noting Atlanta’s higher capital, reserves, and loan activity, with deposits reaching 20.8 million in 1913 versus New Orleans 20.6 million.
Dr. Dunbar Ogden spoke at his 11th anniversary sermon on Sunday about the church’s growth since April 1900. Membership rose from 882 to 1313 with 431 net new members. congregants donated 3171 000 to support church work, attributed to cooperative effort rather than a single leader.
Sixteen United States torpedo boat destroyers and the cruiser Birmingham reached Key West from Guantanamo Bay after maneuvers. Five submarines also arrived days earlier as shore leave set in and sailors celebrated aboard.
A fragmentary verse calling the reader to follow duty along a perilous path. It urges steadfastness, forging strength through hardship, with imagery of iron roads, jagged rocks, and fires that gird the traveler. The poem hints at seeking celestial succor within a life of disciplined service.
John S. Moore & Sons advertise at 42 N Broad Street for an auditorium opera glasses sale on a special occasion urging early selection. Two sides and one end warn readers to beware the argument, framing the sale as a grand opera event with limited stock.
Delta Theta Phi the first Atlanta chapter of a national law fraternity was chartered this week. Roy F. McClure and Robert S Parker presided at installation of charter members including Samuel Stone, Ernest Buchanan, John Harr Jr, Ralph Sims and others. The Wayne senate honors Judge James Moore Wayne, with the Georgia Bleckley senate and ranks of alumni including four Supreme Court justices. The fraternity, formed by a merger of Delta Phi Delta Alpha Kappa Pi and Theta Lambda, now has 33 chapters nationwide and plans a chapter house in Atlanta.
Weather notes duplicate Sunday's forecast with no wind to placate critics. A Cuban report claims fleas in sugar sacks spread bubonic plague, not rats, after 2,500 experiments found no infected rodents.
A 19 year old youth named James Gallogly was arrested by Detectives Gossett and Moon in Augusta Georgia for passing three checks on George F Eubanks of Woodward Eubanks Mantel Co. The checks were drawn on an Augusta bank and returned marked no account. Gallogly, connected to Atlanta through relatives, was taken to the police station with Mr Eubanks and Mr Dubanks to seek settlement on his promise not to repeat the act.
Washington April 5 Plans for the opening of hearings here tomorrow into the relationship of capital and labor were completed tonight by the United States commission on industrial relations. The coal mining industry will be the first investigation with John Mitchell and Joan H White prepared to present the miners case and Frank Peabody and other operators to be examined. The commission aims to minimize future grievances and will cover other subjects including molders clothing printing trades building trades railroads and labor organizations.
Secretary Daniels urged Virginia to return to Bible rooted life at the Virginia Bible Society centennial saying the Bible shaped Virginian liberty and character and that the South has been misperceived as less God fearing than New England. He praised rural faith with a call for a modern back to the Bible alongside the current farm slogan.
The Atlanta Constitution declares a territory divided into nine districts for a prize contest. Thirteen automobiles lead the prizes including two grand prizes Oakland touring cars valued at 2525 each and two second grand prizes Velie touring cars valued at 1560 each. First prizes in each district are Overland touring cars at 1115 each with district second prizes being Judden a Bates self playing pianos valued at 750 each. Complete rules appear tomorrow. meanwhile nominees may submit ballots for 5 000 votes per coupen and may nominate themselves. Ben phone Main 5100 for details.
Montezuma Ga April 5 Major S T Lewis age about 60 died suddenly while riding in an automobile returning from a ride at noon He spoke briefly then collapsed in the arms of a companion and expired without a word He was a well known local figure connected with the United States postal service He leaves a wife and four married daughters Funeral arrangements not set.
In Hawkinsville Georgia Paul Bonnell 22 was killed with an ax in his store. His nephew Harry Lee 18, rooming with him, is detained as a suspect after claiming a negro attacker killed Bonnell while both were in bed. Lee says he heard a noise, saw the assailant with a raised ax, and fled to alert others. Coroner’s jury began inquiry and adjourned to Tuesday.
In Catabi County, authorities pursue Roundtree case facts as officials explore new leads, with local agencies coordinating on a developing inquiry into the incident and its implications for the community.
Rev H H Froctor urged colored men at the First Congregational church to pay taxes and register to vote for bonds funding hospital improvements. He cited high death rates among blacks and a diphtheria outbreak at Carrie Steele orphanage, where isolation was lacking and several children died. He urged registration so they can vote for this vital city issue.
In Mitchell county four dipping vats will be established for tick treatment of cattle. The vats will be placed at Sale City Camilla Pelham and Baconton with local citizens subscribing funds for the project.
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