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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1914
Page
6
Dr Zorpffel official Reich consul announces German evacuation order directing nationals to return home amid rising tensions. Local authorities urge compliance and warn of possible consequences for noncompliance. Situation unfolds as civilians prepare for repatriation.
Dr. Eric Zoepffel-Quellenstein, German consul in Atlanta, issued a proclamation urging all Germans in Georgia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Alabama and Florida to return to Germany for military service. Approximately 300 reserves are under consulate purview. instructions to report come via New York. Some Austrians and Germans already prepare to depart.
Berlin cables suggest Germany and Russia likely to be drawn into a broader conflict with Austria and Servia as Italy remains noncommittal. Dr Zoepfel doubts a war with France is inevitable while signaling troop movements near Nancy Strassburg. German law mandates immediate military service for able-bodied men under 40.
In Atlanta, Rev H H Proctor delivers an anniversary sermon at the First Congregational Church colored, linking Jesus entry into Jerusalem to twenty years of church work. He cites levying on horsepower of community for progress across diverse groups and institutions, followed by an evening address by Prof G Lake Imes on The Business of the Church and greetings from Dr John B White of Second Baptist.
Griffin Ga August 2 Special graphic communication from Savannah reports that Gresham Manufacturing Company has won the contract to construct a new handsome passenger depot this summer. The union station will cost not less than 84000 and work will start once the old depot is removed. The brick building will be modern and offer comfortable quarters for travelers.
Dr. H. M. DuBose of First Methodist preached on war as offspring of sin and greed. He argued Europe’s push for power mirrors historical conquests, labeling the gospel as a sword against unbelief and selfish oppression. He warned perpetual war arises while nations covet others’ lands and wealth.
Despite vacations and illness, the First Christian Bible school reported 475 attendees this Sunday. The school aims to reach a thousand by the Christian church convention in Atlanta from October 7 to 14, with Dr. L. C. Bricker as general superintendent guiding visitors from nearby Bible schools.
Augusta Ga August 2 Special George Queen a negro owed Lymail Evans a dollar Yesterday noon about fourteen miles from Augusta on the Savannah road Nelson Scott colored the only witness to the occurrence says Evans met Queen and asked him to pay the debt Queen agreed to pay if they would go to his house not far away Arriving at the house Evans drew a revolver In the fight which ensued Queen also drew a revolver and when Evans dropped his gun and stopped to pick it up Queen shot and killed him Queen came to Augusta consulted an attorney and then surrendered himself up The debt remains unpaid
Louisville Ga August 2 Special the new Presbyterian church here was dedicated today Rev L Oates of Yorkville preached the dedicatory sermon The brick structure with concrete finish represents a 314000 outlay and architect Rev George P Thomason of Atlanta designed it
Thomasville Georgia August reports indicate the tax returns for Thomas County rose by $2,111,027 under the new tax act. The Thomasville district leads with a $1,068,503 gain as the county totals reach $5,968,994 for 1914, down from $7,257,867 in 1913, with most assessments meeting approval and few objections noted.
Rome Georgia August 3 Special White slavery charges against William Gray Allan William Moore will be heard this week before United States Commissioner John C Printup Moore is accused of enticing 16 year old Helen Leath from her home a Walker county farmer The pair allegedly left the state and traveled to Chattanooga then Milddle Alabama They were arrested near Birmingham and brought back for preliminary state trial Moore bound over for appearance at the August term of Walker superior court He is jailed awaiting bond and faces federal charges under the Mann White Slave Act
Rome Ga August 2 news reached this country of the conferring of the order of the Golden Sheaf upon Hector Park a missionary from Walker county to China He has been in hospital work in Soochow China and received the decoration in recognition of his work among the Chinese people He has resided in China for more than forty years.
In LaGrange Georgia Nim Mons Davis son of Mr and Mrs L C Davis was appointed with two other southern boys to vacancies at West Point through Judge W Adamson. Davie will stand the examination on March 30 after beating hundreds of applicants for the post.
Five hundred Masons from fifty lodges in the third district will meet in Americus Georgia starting Wednesday for a two day session. Grand Master Robert G. Colding and other state grand lodge officers will attend. A cornerstone laying at Furlow School will follow. Social events include automobile drives baseball and barbecues.
Atlanta Typo graphical union urged Georgia legislators to pass a special appropriation to fund a state exhibit of mineral agricultural and manufactured products at the San Francisco Exposition in 1915. Earl S Griggs introduced the resolution and urged Fulton county members to seek support, stressing Georgia prestige andcredit.
Savannah August 2 Special. Prominent Savannahians refused to join a smuggling plan tied to Euronean exporters. Treasurer Wall uncovered foreign goods being shipped through Savannah at reduced value. Lace samples from Good Shepherd Convent advertising abroad triggered the inquiry.
In LaGrange Georgia Mrs Henry King and two children narrowly avoided serious injury when a horse bolted after an open parasol on a Thursday afternoon. The buggy overturned and all three were thrown out but suffered only bruises and scrapes. Mr King was nearby picking peaches when the accident happened.
A 1914 parenting guide advises gradual weaning for a year-old baby unless medical conditions demand otherwise. It outlines staged formula substitution, bottle or cup feeding, and cautions against abrupt changes while stressing maternal health and flexibility with teething and nutrition.
Advice covers feeding progression from bottle to cups, teething timing, and the typical eruption sequence. It warns teething alone does not cause convulsions, but combined digestive issues can trigger them, and it advises medical consultation if gums swell or fever occurs signaling possible serious illness.
J R Smith of Atlanta accuses Governor Brown of deception over the new currency law. He argues Brown and supporters misrepresent bank lending rules that affect Georgia farmers and warn that Brown would deceive voters if allowed. Smith urges the press to publish the exchange as part of a political campaign critique.
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