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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1911

Page

2

Democrats Aim For Quick Passage Of Tariff Bill

The Democratic side pushes to bring the tariff bill to passage within two weeks and keep it before the House. Minority leaders plan vigorous opposition, charging the measure lacks revenue data and that the tariff board was not consulted. A broader fight looms over revisions to wool and cotton schedules, agricultural policy, high cost of living measures, and statehood moves for Arizona and New Mexico as summer approaches. The Senate appears slow to act, with adjournment likely until Thursday as committees form and debates intensify on popular election of senators.

Mnlquelts Jreaders Way and Means Tariff Board Mc Mann Minorit Ieader Darin Senate Shipy House Iki

Prohibition dispute follows Dr Broughton trip to Houston

Dr Len G Broughton, returning from Houston where he was invited by the Houston Young Men's Christian Association, reports a heated fight over prohibition. The controversy arose after he refused to omit references to prohibition in his addresses, prompting the Houston YMCA to withdraw his participation. Houston ministers later held a meeting condemning the YMCA stance, with 24 of 29 pastors supporting the resolutions. The incident sparks renewed debate as Texas voting on statewide prohibition approaches on July 25.

Len G Broughton Houston Atlanta A. W. Ham Broughton Texas Prohibition Aete Th. Broughton Houston Young Men‘s Christian Association

Astor Heir to Wed Hamersley Heiress in Society Talk

New York society awaits formal engagement news between Vincent Astor, heir to Colonel John Jacob Astor, and Catherine Hamersley, sister to L Gordon Hamersley. The couple's nearly yearlong courtship fits a tradition of Astor family leadership over vast holdings. Catherine is among two Hamersley siblings inheriting wealth from their family. The engagement is expected to be publicly announced within days.

New York Wincert Astor John Jacob Astor Catherine L. Hamersley L. Gordon Vincent Astor Astor Catherine Hamnerstey J. Hooker Hamerstey Wyg Wits

Four Hundred Clergymen to Attend Cathedral Opening

At the opening service of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on April 19, about 26 bishops from abroad and more than 400 Episcopal clergymen plus prominent laymen will gather. Notables include Mrs Williams H Taft and Gov and Mrs John A Dix of New York. The new choir will perform, and the great $60,000 organ will be heard for the first time. The cathedral crowns an eminence on the Acropolis and remains unfinished with years of work ahead.

ST. John the Divine America William H Taft John A. Dix New York New St. John’s United States

Resurrection Body Sermon at Central Presbyterian

Dr. Dunbar Ogden preached on The Resurrection Body at Central Presbyterian Church. He argued that resurrected humans will gain a divine perfected form, kept by the undying germ of life, and that recognition will be spiritual rather than physical. The sermon stressed Paul’s illustrations and the harmony of faith with science, delivered with strict scriptural adherence.

Central Presbyterian Church Dunbar Ogden Ogden Paul Corinthians Earth Orden Christ Dir Ogden Ogden De‘ared Dr Oyden

Theaters A Busy Week Of Vaudeville And Stock Shows

The Orpheum opens with the Three Twins musical comedy led by Victor Morley and Estell Clifford supported by a 60 member chorus. Forsyth features Mme Victor Besnon in The Woman Who, Harry Fox, the Misership Sisters, Leona Thurbot, Monroe Hopkins, and others. Grand presents The Chocolate Soldier with Lena Rivera on tour. Lyr ic shakes Brewster's Millions starring Carl Gerard with Grace Nils and a large supporting troupe. Bijou and Grand also host various vaudeville acts and stock company shows through the week.

The Orpheum Orpheum Theater Chicana Whitney Opera House Herald Square Theater New York Amd Galtes Han Victor Morley Hestie Clifford Edward Wade Edward’Hower Frank Smith Hetem DuBois Estell Colbert Keith Forsyth Haa Mme Vietor Bemon Besnon Harry Fox Misership Alngera Vaudeysie Leona Thurbot Herry Madison Atlanta Comedienne Spisaell Brathera and Company Monroe Hopkins Lota Axtell Thair Bader LaVelle SerteNo Rar Tooniat Wonderlany Grand Stock Company Emma Bunting Lana Rivers Miss Bunting Warren F. Ril Lena Rivera Frederic Thompson Tta Luna Park Coney Island Bort Montgomery Brewster Carl Gerard Grace Nils Coulee Sanford Walter T. Fisher Karl Christie Richard Morgan Don Wilkes Marguerite Slavin Neator Lennon Jane Wallace

Mormon mobbing in Britain sparks protests and arrests

Birkenhead April 16 anti Mormon campaign erupts into disorder. An ultimatum demands Mormon missionaries leave within eight days. A meeting house is attacked, windows smashed, two injured and five arrested as police struggle to restore order. The backlash follows clergy-led efforts in Liverpool and other cities.

Birkenhead Hogland Versons W. P. Monson England Home Secretary Winston Spencer Churchill Englsh Clelay Home Office Monson Liverpool United States

Funeral for Robert H. Smith set at 11 30 Monday

Robert H. Smith of 282 Georgia Avenue Macon Ga will be buried in Rose Hill Cemetery after a funeral from the family residence Monday at 11 30 a.m. An honorary escort will be provided by the Macon Bar Association. A meeting at the chamber of commerce Monday at 8 30 p.m. seeks to revive a Macon branch of the Sons of Veterans to send a large delegation to next month’s Little Rock reunion. About 125 members expected.

George Dernart Shaw Oscar Straua Robert H. Smith Macon Georgia Avenue Rose Hill Cemetery Macon Bar Association Sons of Veterans Macon Ga Chamber of Commerce Little Rock

We Have Moved City Office and Stationery Dept

The notice states the City Office and Stationery Department have moved to No. Six North Broad Street Foote and Davies company announces the new address and provides the main phone number Main 61 for contact.

North Broad SP Foote & Davies

Street Car Crash Uncovers Debris of Stranded Cab

A street car on Mitchell street collided with a parked cab beneath an awning near the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic crossing. The accident toppled the cab and awning, burying the vehicle and scattering whisky bottles inside. The cabman disappeared, hides under investigation as police recover the scene and seek the driver.

Mitchell Street Magnatia Street Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic

Maal act Nadipa Sings Frat Part in a Dramatic Moment

A fragmentary description of Nadipa performing a difficult vocal passage in the Maal act. The verse builds anticipation for an unseen lover, with the audience reacting to an implied impending event as the melodic line repeats and stretches the same notes.

Nadipa

Schiller Players Open at the Lyric With The Girl of the Garden West

The Schiller Players open at the Lyric on Monday April 4 with David Belagco's The Girl of the Garden West. A full stage production with a painted backdrop and dramatic talent is promised. Matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday offer 25 cent lower floor and balcony seats, 23 cents balcony. evening shows raised to 30 cents balcony and 50 cents general admission. Box seats 50 cents, night price up a quarter. gallery 10 cents, colored section 35 cents.

Schiller Players Harry Downey Lyric Sedprvasiona Schiller Ial David Elagco Garden West Eveaything Ailenta Goterst

Atlanta Woman Wears Harems to Prove She’s Game

Misa Hazel Pavitt of 42 Logan Avenue, 21, Chicago born, Atlanta resident studying music, dons a harem skirt to demonstrate boldness in public. She explains the fashion will be worn briefly to show Atlanta she is game, then return to conventional attire. Photographer and reporter join a photo plan as Pavitt agrees to pose after a playful exchange.

Constitution Peach‘o Street Misa Hazel Pavitt Logan Avenue Chicago Atlanta Mehdy Whitehall Wesley Hirshburg

Christian Service At Home Urged By Clifford Groover

Clifford Groover of the Christian Science In Regard to the Children's Home Society delivered a strong address at Moore Memorial church urging Christian homes to open their doors to homeless state children. He contrasted wealth with sacrifice and urged daily life be spent for others in Christlike service, highlighting home care as vital for the Kingdom and state. Dr Holderby endorsed the Children’s Home Society after the talk.

Clifford Groover Children’s Home Society Cifford Groover Moore Memorial Church Jesus Groover Holderby Children's Home Society

Balloon accident injures five men near Dresden

A Saxon Aeronautical society event saw Nordhausen second ed escape while Otto Korn clung outside the basket. The balloon struck a gasometer, Korn broke a leg, gas ignited causing an explosion. The pilot Captain Von Qidt man suffered a skull fracture. four others were badly hurt as occupants were hurled from the basket.

Dresden Saxon Aeronautical Society Nordhausen Otto Korn Korn von Qidtman

Veal Arrested After Forcing Entry Frightens Woman

Harry Veal a 20 year old sheet metal worker of 537 Marietta street forced entry into a home at 478 Marietta street terrifying George N Morgan. He caused a nervous fright before police arrived and arrested him on disorderly conduct with bond set at 45 dollars and costs. He will be tried this afternoon.

Harry Veal Marietta Street Carl Oiers Gorman Dalmer Veal George N Morgan Morgan

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