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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1914

Page

10

Committee Named on Grady Hospital Bond Issue

Grady hospital trustees invite Atlanta residents to tour the facility and support a modern bond issue. The 730000 request is compared to Louisville's 1900000 project, with funds overseen by a citizen committee. Mayor Woodward named the six member panel and ward campaigns prepare for election day.

Hopital Woodward Wilmer Moore W. A. Poster John E. Murphy Isaec ‘Schoen Edward H. Inman N. H. Kirkpatrick Cone Greater Grady Hospital Atlanta Chamber of Commeree

Smirking conscience pays for railroad ride after 25 years

Americus Ga April 23 Special a North Carolina townsman sends $2 with a letter confessing he stolen a four mile ride on the Savannah Americus and Montgomery railroad while SIL Hawkins was president. Mrs Hawkins returned the remittance noting the line no longer belongs to the same owners.

Americus Samuel H. Hawkins Geroline Savannah Americus and Montgomery Sil Hawkins

State rests its case in trial of Campbell chief of police

Pelham Ga April 2 Special The state rested its case in Mitchell superior court after ten witnesses in the murder trial of Chief of Police Dr Campbell charged with killing John Harrell Court adjourned to debt defense has many witnesses who may not reach the jury before Saturday Nearly 1500 people crowded Cauilla with bailiffs at doors as courthouse seats filled before noon and after recess

Pelham Campbell John Harrell Mitchell Superior Court Cauilla

Dr Goodell to Preach First Sermon in Athens Revival

The world famous evangelist Dr Charles L. Goodell of New York arrives in Athens this morning and will preach his first sermon at St. Paul’s Methodist Church at 3 PM. A second service follows at 7:43 PM, with a special sermon by Dr Maedell tomorrow at 11 AM. A large crowd heard Dr Mare T. Durham, a young North Carolina evangelist, last night.

Evangelin de Charles L. Goodell New York Athenia St. Paul's Methodist Church Maedell Mare T. Durham North Carolina

Italians Gather To Force Husband To Care For Family

A police court hearing drew a large portion of the city’s Italian community as Mary aged 9 testified that Samuel Dadorrio neglected his wife and three children. The judge ordered Dadorrio to provide food and clothing and to pay his wife $1.25 weekly for expenses. An interpreter clarified the amount, prompting the wife to exclaim she could buy ice cream and soda with the money.

Samuel Dadorria Cooper Street Broyles Little Mary Papa Mama Dodorrio Dadorriio Dadorrio

Gifts of $30,000 At Shorter College Rally

An educational rally at Shorter College Rome Ga drew ministers educators and Baptists. Dr A W Van Hoose presided as Dr John E White Dr L R Christie and Dr L G Hardman spoke. Gifts totaling 30000 were announced including 8000 from history societies and alumnae for a campus society ball with remaining funds for a swimming pool and new buildings.

Rome Shorter College A. W. van Hooee John E. White Atlanta L. R. Christie Columbus L. G. Hardman Commerce History Societies

The Model The Comedy by Philip Bartholomae

Philip Bartholomae has written a comedy titled The Model with music by Silvio Hein. The project lists Bartholomae as playwright and Hein as composer, indicating a collaborative dramatic work in the arts scene.

Philip Bartholomae Silvio Hein

Elsa's Dream Delights Women At Opera Clothes Opening

The piano department at Chamberlin Johnson Dubose hosted an operatic program marking its opening. About 300 guests attended as Madame Sybil Owen Hartley performed One Fine Day and Hisas Dream from Lohengrin. Debutante observers and Miss Margaret Stillwell impressed with Bach and Chopin pieces.

Chamberlin-Johnson- Dubose Atore Sybil Owen Hartley Hisa Pagnacci Margaret Stillwell Artie

Educators of Georgia Hold Meeting in Macon

In Macon on April 23 about 500 teachers from Georgia gathered for the opening of the Georgia Educational Association convention at the city auditorium. State School Superintendent Brittain urged compulsory education and free text books, urged state publication testing, and called for a revised school code. He favored selective state printing of texts and codifying laws. Meanwhile Nick Wilburn, condemned for murder, was resentenced to hang in late May by Judge E. B. Pars. Governor Slaten's action stands between him and the gallows as petitions circulate for commutation to life.

Macon. Ga Georgia Georgia Educational Association Brittain Mpor Bree Hank Macon Nick Wilburn James A. King Jones County Isit Gray B. Pars Wilburn Supreme Court of Georgia King Bible County

Dixie Veterans Offer to War Against Mexico

Lumpkin Georgia April 24 Special seventy year old Confederate veterans of Camp G A Evans send a resolution to President Wilson offering their services for defense of the United States. The full camp vote endorsed supporting Wilson to protect the dignity and honor of the nation, noting none under 63.

Lumpkin Southland Confederate Veterans G. A. Evans Wreen Stars and Stripes Huertistas Wilson B. P. Pearson W.S. Bayatt A T. Port

Planning for Money to Conduct the War in Mexico

Washington April 23 Administration teachers laid plans to raise war revenue if the army goes into Mexico. McAdoo and Internal Revenue Commissioner Osborne discussed measures with Underwood and Simmons. Proposed taxes include stamps on checks and legal documents, wine, brandy, beer, and possibly tobacco. Panama canal bonds could be issued to raise $100 million. Congress would have time to debate a war revenue measure if needed.

Washington Mexico Treasury McAdoo Internal Revenue Osborne Underwood Hose Wars and Means Simmons Finance Treasury Department Congress

Tillman Coal Probe Backed by Committee

The senate naval committee ordered a favorable report on Senator Tillman's resolution for an investigation of coal freight rates to southern ports for navy use. Charges allege the Southern Railway directorate aids a coal trust discriminating against South Atlantic states. The inquiry will also examine rates on cost shipments to consumers outside navy service.

Washington Senate Naval Committee Tillman Ann Navy Southern Railway Directorate Coal Trust

Guffey Dies at 72 A Oil Leader in PA OK Oil Fields

William H. Guffey, a prominent independent oil operator with reach across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas and Oklahoma, died early today in Pittsburg. He and his brother J M Guffey, a former Democratic national committeeman from Pennsylvania, led independent oil producers in Pennsylvania and Oklahoma.

Pittsburg Onesue O. Guffey West Virginia Pennsylvania Texas Oklahoma Gilead J. M. Guffey

Emery Winship Poisoned by Eating Mushrooms

Macon Georgia April reports Emery Winship a prominent local figure and Georgia Chamber of Commerce official was poisoned after eating tainted mushrooms at a meal. His condition worsened Tuesday night and improved by Thursday, with officials saying the crisis passed.

Emery Winship Macon Georgia Chamber of Commerce Bigs Georgia Avenue Winship

Memorial Day Observed in Decatur by Daughters of the Confederacy

Memorial day services will be held in Decatur Saturday at the courthouse starting at 1 o clock under Agnes Lee chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy Scott Candler will be master of ceremonies Robert Tampeck will give the memorial address Miss Millege will sing the bugle song and Decatur public school children will perform patriotic songs at the close graves will be decorated

Decatur Agnes Lee Chapler Daughters of the Confederacy Scott Candler Robert Tamepeck

Volunteer Measure Adopted by Conferees

Washington April 3 The volunteer talk to mobilize volunteer forces in wartime was agreed to by Senate and House conferees. The measure prioritizes militia units showing three fourths minimum enlistments for volunteer service. It sets a four year enlistment term and gives the president and governors power to appoint officers.

Washington United States Senate House

Emperor Francis Joseph Suffering Fits of Coughing

Reports from Vienna Apr 23 indicate Emperor Francis Joseph remains not fully well. Doctors say his rest was disturbed by coughing fits, with catarrhal symptoms persisting, though his strength and appetite are satisfactory.

Visnia Francis Joseph

Cantrell Respite Delays Georgia Execution Until May

Governor Slaton granted a respite to Jim Cantrell, convicted of murder in Hall county, delaying his execution to May 29. Cantrell and his brother Bert faced hanging for murder and as an accessory. Bert’s case reached the supreme court with the lower court’s decision affirmed. remittitur pending and resentence pending. The governor acted after input from the trial judge and solicitor general requesting a prison commission review.

Slaton Jim Cantrell Hall County Cantrell Gainesville Bert Jim Arthur Hawking Supreme Court

Auto Owners 10 Hold Good Roads Smoker

The Good Roads smoker hosted tonight by the Automobile Club of Georgia draws over 200 motorists from across the state. County Commissioners W. T. Winn and Shelby Smith will speak at 7 30 PM in the M and M club rooms, Candler building, with a group discussion to spur the road improvement movement statewide.

Automobile Club of Georgia Automobie Club W. T. Winn Shelby Smith M. & M. Club Candler

Waterman's Fountain Pen Offered By Moore & Sons

Ask the man who owns one. Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen has no cause according to the owner. Jno. L. Moore & Sons carry them with any point you want. Located at 42 N Broad St. (adv.)

Waterman Jno. L. Moore & Sons Broad St

Train No 8 To Run Late Night Sleepers For Atlanta Event

Central of Georgia railway notice for the Atlanta Music Festival shows train No 8 leaving Atlanta 11 45 p m on April 27 28 29 30 and May 1 2 from Atlanta Terminal Station 1201 a m The train carries sleeping cars to Albany Thomasville Montgomery Ala and intermediate points A local sleeper to Macon also offered W H Fogg District Passenger Agent Atlanta adv

Atlanta Central of Georgia Railway Atlanta Terminal Albany Thomasville Montgomery Ala Aiso Macon W. H Fogg Dist

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