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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
3
Bowring and Company agents report a Newfoundland sealing fleet vessel named Southern Cross and its 174 crew are considered abandoned after a loss. Stated from New York dated April 27.
An old advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier that tones the blood to boost health. It warns against stimulants and other remedies, touting the product as a vegetable formula from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta, and invites readers to consult the company for advice on deep seated blood issues.
Readable text shows an educational setting with references to a school, expression 97, ages, and names like Conley and Sestan. The passage is garbled but implies a Boston location and school activity or meeting, with unidentified officials or educators.
Atlanta art lovers will view a major exhibition at the Carnegie Library on the first floor led by chief librarian Miss Katherine Wootten. Local celebrities Gregg, Carter, Brewerton, Henderson and others appear alongside national cartoonists McCutcheon, Fisher, McCay, Briggs and more. Autographed sketches of Roosevelt, Wilson, Taft and Hay, including a Roosevelt endorsement, are on display with a notable Brewerton section and a newspaper cartoon evolution series.
Hotel staff from multiple houses and clubs organized a fundraiser for the colored men’s YMCA branch. Fred Houser and J. F. Letton led addresses while M. & M. club reported the largest contributions. Total donations reached 103.45 with reporters listing multiple clubs and amounts.
About a hundred friends and relatives gathered at the graveside while flowers were laid and a song and prayer service were conducted. Rev. Olin King spoke briefly and the mother of Phagan attended, expressing deep emotion at the tribute.
Fulton Supply Company a newly organized mill and machinery supply house plans a May 10 start. Officers include George Winship president J C Walraven vice president J R Walraven secretary treasurer and W M E McDonald general manager. Capitalization 25000 with plans for wholesale and retail sales of mill and machinery supplies hose belting packing and steam fittings.
Miss Hazel Furstenburg of 317 South Pryor street won the Bijou theater name contest for the Eddie Black stock company play. The winning title When Old Glory Waves was chosen from nearly 700 suggestions tied to the war setting in Mexico. Mr. Black announced the winner from the Bijou stage yesterday.
Memorial ceremonies in the Georgia Supreme Court marked the tribute to the late Judge John Livingston Hopkins of Atlanta. Atlanta Bar Association resolutions, read by Chairman Alex O. King, urged ge neral remembrance. Chief Justice W H Fish and several justices attended the bench as readings occurred.
Governor John M. Slaton and prominent bar association figures spoke on the proceedings. Chief Justice Fish ordered a certified copy of the proceedings be furnished to Judge Hopkins and published in the official reports of the supreme court.
An official government announcement states that Japan has definitely decided to participate in the Panama-Pacific Exposition to be held in San Francisco. The decision was issued today and confirms Japan's involvement in the event.
Thomasville Ga April Thomas court reconvened after ad journed from Saturday. The criminal docket was taken up. Last week’s trial included Thomas, a negro, convicted of manslaughter for killing another negro near Meigs. Several cases remain on the docket and court may sit most of the week.
Pelham Ga April 27 Special Judge Ez Cox declared a mistrial in the state case against D C Campbell charged with the murder of John Harrell. The jury could not agree after being out since Saturday night. Bail status not known.
The Burns' club of Atlanta entertained the Burns club of Lithonia with a barbecue at the Atlanta Burns' cottage on Monday afternoon, continuing a reciprocal gesture from Dogwood Day and linking two regional Scottish heritage groups.
Weeks ago Lithonia Scots and Burns fevers hosted a day of festive events. The ideal weather helped everyone enjoy a program featuring Scotch songs and Burns recitations along with games and spirited entertainment.
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