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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1914

Page

2

Alderman Owens Attack Ignites City Veto Drama

Mayor James G. Woodward vetoed a sidewalk contract award to Cement Stone and Tile Co claiming Alderman Owens holds stock in the firm via partner Bishop. Owens denies stock ownership. Woodward cites legal prohibition on contracts with firms where officials have interest. Council action to resolve eighth ward alderman’s status and potential contract revocation hangs on the inquiry.

James G. Woodward Yesterney Cement Stone and Tile Woodward John 8. Owens Eighth Ward W. L. Bishop Gweng Bishop Alderman Owens Bill Cement Stone 2Nd Tile Company Owens

Atlantia Chamber backs militia enlistment urging employers

The Atlantia Chamber of Commerce rallies support for the Fifth regiment militia and asks Atlanta employers to endorse or allow workers to join. Thomas G Brewin of Third National Bank sends a strong letter, praising the movement and highlighting militia value. Employers with militia in their ranks are urged to accommodate encampment vacations.

Atlantia Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Ifth Regiment Thomas G Brewin Third National Bank Air Hrwin Old Guard

Sophomore Debaters Chosen at Emory College

Emory College in Oxford Ga on April 17 announced the sophomore debaters for commencement speakers. Selected are Charles Candler Louis Kutirs Wilson Mathews Soll Sawer Lamar Timmons and Howard V Walker. Freshmen named Halsey Garland Robert Harris Forest Roberts LOR Rogers Judson Shaw and Gd Poole. Five will declaim Friday evening June 5 with poetry prizes offered by Dr W F Meltoy for Lovers Lane at Emory and The Emory Chapel poems. winners announced at commencement.

Emry College Oxford Charles Candler Atlanta Louis Kktirs Madison Wilson Mathews Vidaba Soll Sawer Savaanan Lamar ‘Timmons Mouree Haward V. Walker Sparta Treshmen Halsey Garland Emory Cry Emory Chapel

Organist to Play Opera Selections at Free Concert

City Organist Udwin Arthur Kraft will perform a program of opera selections at a free organ concert Sunday afternoon in the Auditorium Armory. The lineup includes Mascagni Cavalleria rusticana, Madame Butterfly, Manon, Pagliacci, Lohengrin, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, and Aida selections.

Udwin Arthur Kraft Auditorian Armory Cavalleria Burticangini But- Jules Missenet Manon Verdi Leonesvalle

Brain tumor found at base of brain in Dr William Korby death

Chicago reports an autopsy on Dr William T Korby former private banker who died yesterday reveals a brain tumor at the base of the brain Physicians say his claim of insanity during his career is supported by the autopsy findings Korby had requested brain examination to support his contention of insanity dissolving into a cautionary note on the late physician banker.

Chicago William T. Korby Karty

Fort Worth Council backs strict marriage law enforcement

In Fort Worth Texas on April 17 the fourth annual convention of the Women s Missionary Council Methodist Episcopal South adopted resolutions calling for tighter enforcement of church marriage laws, especially regarding divorced persons. The council also endorsed national prohibition.

Fort Worth Texas Women’s Missionary Council Methodist Biscopal Church South

Hammerstein En joined from new opera production

Oscar Hammerstein and his son Arthur are restrained from producing any comic or grand opera in Boston and New York until April 26 1920 by a decision of the appellate division of the supreme court The complaint filed by the Metropolitan Opera company alleges Hammerstein agreed not to produce opera in Gostar or New York for ten years if the Met would buy Hammerstein's Philadelphia Opera house for 1209000 dollars

New York Oscar Hammerstein Arthur Boston Appellate Division The Supreme Court Hammerstein Metropolitan Opera Company Gostar Metropolitan Philadelphia Opera House

Ten Years for Embezzler in New Orleans Case

Alphonse Pessou former Louisiana agent of Union Central Life Insurance was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Convicted on forgery amid multiple indictments alleging about $60,000 in speculative activity. Governor Slaton spoke to a large gathering at Reidsville Georgia today.

Embezzier New Orleans Alphonse O Pexsou Louisiana The Union Central Life Insurance Company Tentiary Pessou

Binns Wins Interscholastic Oratorical Contest at Girls High

W P Binns of Boys High School won the interscholastic oratorical contest held last night at the Girls High School, delivering Hansom's address Southern Chivalry. Arthur Pew of Peacock-Fleet placed second. John Stewart received honorable mention. The medal was funded by Mayor Woodward.

Robert Foreman W. P. Binns Girls’ High Hansom Woeodward Arthur Pew Peacock-Fleat School John Stewart B. H E. W. Martin Thorn P. Etheridge Martin B. Hos McPhail Peacock Edward Czints Tech High School John E. Cook Joan “Emmett Donald Fraser School America Wilson T. Donnigan University School For Bova Particuny the Uladlaters Abbert Bird W. P. bin

Charles W Fairbanks Hurt In Arbor Day Stand Collapse

Charles W Fairbanks of Indianapolis former vice president was slightly injured when a speaker's stand collapsed during Arbor Day exercises in Frankfort Indiana He was reviewing a parade of school children when the structure gave way He sustained injuries to his metal and numerous bruises.

Charles W. Fairbanks Hart Frankfort Ind Charles W. Fairbanks Indianapoli Fairbanks Ele

Atlanta Strides From Day 10 On West Peachtree

Construction workers on West Peachtree Street will double next week to complete retaining walls beyond the Junction. About fifty men currently at work. west wall nearly finished, east side to follow in ten days. County plans fill to Howard Street within sixty days, expediting grade work. Also reports various local real estate transactions and lost and found notices amid ongoing city notices.

West Peachtree Street Walla West Peachtree Howard Street J. F. Mayfield Auf.hulen Carrie J. Rodgers North Jackson Street Kuhn Capitol Avenue Smith& Ewing Agency Ewing, Benson & Killian Jane L. Grant Hill, Kelley and Sidney Sidney Street Kelley and Hur Utica Foote R. M. Foote Charles L. Greene Smith & Ewing Agency John L. Daniel W. A. Brightwell la France Street Ethiynne Avenue Brightwell Ormond Street Mirce Weise Particuses Matthews Go Bay Toronto Canada Amzers Wanshii Yaar Ely Ball Jartieya Mekendon Atlanta Ankers H.W. Rodd Atlants Terald Publishing ‘Company Albany John D. Miller East Hunter Spielur Feo Washington Ghiesman South Willingham Empire oLoyd H. Brown Omaha Na Esperten( Bu) Gaiored But Fear Have Written References "Ad Century Baye & Co Adely Ut Apuly U\Poverth Bean & DE Pisale Gore Century Rendolph Co. Patent Solicitors

Help Wanted Male and Female in Atlanta Ads

Classifieds from The Constitution list diverse job ads including salesmen, clerks, and skilled trades. Entries mention barber instructors, shipping clerks, stenographers, and office help, with locations in Atlanta and surrounding regions, plus apprenticeships and temporary positions. The page also notes rates, training programs, and contact addresses for applicants.

Constitution Care Constitution Atlanta Dezires Malu

Peacutre Dairy and local repair services listing

A scanned fragment shows various small business entries including Peacutre Dairy at 18 Peachtree Street offering cream and dairy products, plus notes for furniture repair, upholstery, mattress cleaning, rug and carpet services, shoe and watch repairs, jewelry repair, monument works, and packing services. The noisy OCR captures multiple trades in a single page snippet.

Asexer Peachthree ST Lultermilk Bell Phone Ella Street Skelton M.C Peters St Jane Mair Acme Hatteer Wintigh ST BROWN Jewelery CO Vauderte Theacer Dunaway Bros Eton H. Hauser Terry Matthias Benodat A. Cusby LA Moya Perry Meron Tepters Eagle Multigraphing Company Austell Mitchell Tsaree Suencar Ana Caan

Railroad Schedules for Louisville Nashville and More

Schedule excerpt shows limited guaranteed runs from Atlanta Terminal to Chicago via Louisville and Nashville. includes times for Knoxville Cartersville and Memphis routes, with connections to Norfolk Washington and New York. Also lists Raleigh Raleigh Western and Atlantic connections through Nashville and Belle Isle with several intermediate stops and PM/AM departures.

Louisville Nashville Arcive Chicago Northaeut Cincinnati-Louie Ile

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