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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1914

Page

2

Chicago Boosters Here On Wednesday

Chicago Association of Commerce leaders known as the crusaders of acquaintanceship travel to the southeast to showcase southern progress and build ties with Dixie cities. The 15,040-member body plans rapid moving picture tours and a printing plant on the special Chicagoan train to promote mutual gains. The Atlanta stop is highlighted as part of a broader goodwill mission to strengthen Chicago southern relations.

Lake Michigan Chicago Association of Commerce Atlanta South Ghiago Hubert Miller Association of Commerce Dixie Miller Chicago George L. Cox Advance Motion Picture Company

Evangelist Tetley Warns Congregation That All Must Die

Oklahoma evangelist known as Big Bill Tetley spoke two sermons at the Baptist Tabernacle in Oklahoma City. He warned of death and judgment, recounted a dramatic past meeting, and said Christ accompanies all through the valley of death while previewing a May evangelistic meeting.

Big Bill’ Tetley Oklahoma Lincoln McConnell Oklahoma City The Baptist Tabernacle Jesus Christ Tetley Sark the Tabernacle

Tragedy strikes Marietta as prominent man dies by own hand

In Marietta two major events unfold as Freyer, a leading local figure and part owner of Kennesaw House, dies of a self inflicted gunshot after a note reveals no motive. His wife Mrs Freyer, daughter of Bishop Reese, returns from Savannah with two children. Surviving relatives include brothers Lt. Frank Freyer and Charles Freyer and sister Mrs. M A McNeil.

Pickett County Freyer B. Freyer Mariatta Kennesaw House McNell Marble Works Cherokee Street Bishop Reese Savannah Frank Freyer Navy Charles Freyer M. 4. McNeil Spratt Tenent W. . Moss Tenent Gid Morris Morris Moss

Auto Crash in Montgomery Kills One, Injures Seven

In Montgomery on April 19 Mrs Sallie Lewis 60 an inmate of the Woman's Home died after a seven passenger car plunged from a bridge onto the Central of Georgia railway tracks below seven other occupants including Brinsfield his wife five children C W Ballard and Mrs Lewis were injured with Hazel Brinsfield escaping unharmed The car inspector noted the vehicle was not severely damaged and the driver restarted it to town after the crash.

Montgomery Ala Sallie Lewis Central of Georgia Railway Hazel Brinafma Brinsfield Hing Vedy Ballard

Ashburn Fertilizer Plant Destroyed by Fire

Ashburn Ga April 19 the fertilizer plant of the Ashburn Oil Mills was destroyed by fire yesterday morning between five and six o clock incurring an approximate loss of twenty thousand dollars The fire was found shortly after the watchman completed his rounds with no cause assigned The plant was modern and will likely be rebuilt for next season

Ashburn Ashburn Oil Mills

Kilgo Attacks Modernity and Evolutionists in Sermon

Bishop John C Kilgo denounced cherished idols of modernity at St Pauls Methodist Church. He faulted automobiles, telephones, picture shows, and women’s rights while stressing salvation comes only through the forgiveness of sins. He labeled evolutionists as lacking a sense of sin and warned that true religious change comes from faith rather than knowledge or progress. Kilgo to preach again at 10 and 7:45 today with a 10:15 morning service.

John C. Kilgo St. Paul's Methodist Church Bishop Kilgo Gladstone Salvaton Calvary Evoluon Bilgo Harvard Kita Hegin

Organist Kraft Delivers Wide Opera Program at Auditorium

Edwin Arthur Kraft faced a challenging organ program featuring selections from six operas and seven works. The recital covered The Masked Ball Manon Elsaë procession Lohengrin Cavalleria rusticana Pagliacci Madame Butterfly Verdi and Trovator. Kraft’s even playing balanced tonal and dramatic value, avoiding tricks while treating each piece with equal importance. No further recitals will be held until opera week begins. the Kraft review was omitted and Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by George C. Martin will be sung next by All Saints church choir.

Edwin Arthur Kraft Kraft Veral Massenst Elsa Cathedral George C. Martin All Saints’ Church

Turkish Bride Holds Three Cops At Bay

Alma Maloney Fleming, a Turkish bride four weeks married, armed with a knife, battled three officers in a women's ward at 26835 Decatur street. Officers Piper McKinnay Palmer and Doda failed to subdue her until Officer Dodd used a broom to dislodge the knife, restoring order during supper.

Alma Maloney Fieming Fleming Decatur Street Bahnefeldt MrKinnay Palmer Doda Billy

Newspaper Quips on Missionary Travel and Marriage Advice

Readers quote snatches from papers highlight humor about a hundred people leaving New York for missionary work. A sarcastic exchange follows on marriage and parental advice, reflecting urban chatter and social satire.

Say Farewell to Old Style Bi Focals by L Moore & Sons

An ad promotes Kryptok Invisible no seams cement for joints by L Moore and Sons of 42 North Broad Street. It invites readers to see how these glasses are made and says farewell to old style bi focals.

Inc L. Moore & Sons

Negro Pastor Urges Clean Up Campaign in Atlanta

Rev. C. M. Tanner of Bethel A. M. E. church urged members to join a city cleaning drive. He emphasized home and yard upkeep, repairing fences and gates, and personal responsibility, noting rental status should not excuse neglect. Applications to place stews for CTW and PU campaigns were requested.

C. M. Tanner Bethel A. M. EB. Church Atlanta

Kidney and Bladder Weakness Symptoms Warn Readers

An old ad notes diseased kidneys and bladder with symptoms like scalding dribbling and backache. It promotes Stuart's Buchu and Juniper with instructions to take tablets after meals and drink water, claiming it flushes clogged kidneys and neutralizes urine acids.

Stuart

Griffin Heads Atlanta Commandery In 1919 Officers Elected

The Atlanta Commandery elected its officers including Eminent Commander D L Griffin and Generalissimo W A McHan. New officers include Emile Steltenbacher captain general T Liddell junior warden L Hirshburg standard bearer L H Williams sword bearer HG White and others. Retiring Eminent Sir P F Blackshear received a past commander's jewel from Eminent Sir John R Dickey in recognition of his service.

Atlanta Commandery John R. Dickey Blackshear

Torpedo flotilla ordered to Mexico

Washington April 19 The Navy Department ordered the torpedo flotilla at Pensacola to join Admiral Badger’s fleet and proceed to Tampico. The group includes twenty two destroyers and two tenders and will sail immediately to enter the gulf with the fleet. The battleship Mississippi with aeroplane corps and 600 marines was ordered to sail from Pensacola with the Prairie, the Dixie and the destroyer flotilla.

Washington Navy Department Pensacola Fla Badger Tampico Gulf Mississippi Finn Tammien Prairie Dixie

Burns Expected To Return Today

Detective William J. Burns likely to rejoin the Atlanta forces this afternoon or tonight after his absence last night. He is expected to unveil his Frank case report tomorrow detailing the killer of Mary Phagan with supporting evidence. Affidavits from Albert McKnight, a former witness, have surfaced as prosecutors press their case ahead of next Wednesday’s proceedings.

William J. Burns Dan Lehon Burns The Constitution Atlanta Frank Mary Phagan Dorney Albert McKnight McKnight Dorsey

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