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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1914

Page

8

Children Shape Nation, Says Atlanta Preacher on Capitol Steps

Rev John E White preached on Childhood before about 1000 Christians from four Atlanta churches, linking child influence to civic virtue and national stability. He urged adults to embody childlike faith and let Christ enter daily life, warning society rests on the home and children.

Goa John E. White Second Baptist Church State Capitol Atlanta Second Baptist Trinity Methodist First Christian Central Presbyterian White Ben. Hill Christ

Forces of Russia Crossing Frontier War Update

Berlin reports Russia has attacked German territory and Germany is in a state of war with Russia. France has mobilized and may join conflict. Paris terms German representations unsatisfactory. Russia allegedly invaded Germany during peacetime, contradicting Russia’s assurances.

Kaiser Berlin Germany Russia France Mussia

Poor to Buy Homes in the Country Movable Plan

Elie Foodinoph, a 40 year old French traveler, walks from New York to San Francisco with two Atlanta stopovers. He plans a lecture to urge crowded city families to move to farming on western lands, arguing cities lack room for the poor and promote communal rural living. He notes this is his third cross country trip and hopes to mark promising sites for future use.

Elie Foodinoph New York San Francisco Atlanta Koodinops

Deaths and obituaries from Norcross area in August list

Norcross and nearby residents are listed in a local obituary roundup including H B Medlock of Narcrosa, W P Whitfield of Norcross, Mrs Mart D Jenkins, Joseph Pearson, Mrs Adaline Ayers, John M Satterwhite, Helen Robinson, with deaths reported in early August. The notices note survivors, burial plans, and funeral chapels in Norcross and Marietta areas.

HH. B. Medlock Norcross H. B. Medlock Narcrosa Milledgeville Mr." Medlock Tohn D. Medlock J. M. Nesbit

Thelma Willink Vanishes Then Returns Home

The 11 year old Thelma Willink left home Friday afternoon inspired by the Nelms sisters mystery. Police and parents searched for her as she wandered along the Jonesboro road barefoot. She returned late Sunday afternoon to her relieved mother, explaining she sought a sensational “story.”

Thelma Willink Ed Willink Jonesboro Road Lakewood Heights Nelms Alsters Atlanta Far West Orient Mexico Mama Papa Little Thelma Nelms Sisters Thelma Willink Ittls Thelma Jonesboro United States Fer

Swarm of Candidates in Oklahoma Primary

Oklahoma City August 2 primary elections set for August 4 to choose candidates for congressional, state, county and township offices. unofficial statewide count lists 97 candidates on the ballot including 479 Democrats 441 Republicans 9 Progressives 154 Socialists 8 independents and 8 Prohibitionists. Democratic slate includes Governor candidates Williams Robertson West Hercing Stockman Duntop Jennings Fields. Republican candidate Fields editor is John Fields. P. Hickman Stillwater seeks endorsement. Senator Gore faces S. W. Hayes amid redistricting creating two new districts and a larger field for Congress.

Oklahoma City Okla State Election Board Niety United States Criminal Court of Appeals Ceroration Commission State Senate House of Representatives RL. Williams Tuant Supreme Court J. WA. Robertson Chandler Supreme Court Commission Charles West Enid FM. Hercing Elk City Robert Duntop Newkirk al J. Jennings John Fields N P. Hickman Stillwater Thomas P. Gore S. W. Hayes Chickasha

Another Plague Case Reported in New Orleans

In New Orleans on August 2, Dr William C Rucker announced the fourteenth bubonic plague case since the outbreak began. Henry Chase a 23 year old Black man from 2126 Eighth Street fell ill July 29 and is declared afflicted. He worked on the river front where a rat with plague infection was traced last week. A rat catch today was declared and twenty four rodent cases have been reported to date.

New Orleans William C. Rucker Henry Chase Chase

Membership Meeting Called by Colclough in Atlanta

The Rev J G Colclough presiding elder of the Atlanta district of the C M E Church calls a Membership Meeting for Wednesday night at Butler Street church. He cites petitions to move Rev N W Clark and Rev J C Mea How N ML as a reason, prompting questions about the new church procedure and the meeting’s function. Bishop H Williams of Argent will preside, surprising many who expected Bishop L H Holsey to appoint the presiding elder.

J. G. Colclough Atlanta C. M. E. Church Butler Street N. W. Clark J .C H. §. Williams Ageunts, Sa L. H. Holsey Atlanta, Ga

German Invasion of France Reported in Frontline Actions

German troops reportedly mass to cross Luxembourg and threaten the Liege frontier. Frontier engagements are claimed with German losses, while 25 000 men dig trench lines before German and French positions from Malmedy to Liege under guard by German and Belgian forces.

Grand ‘Duchy of Luxemburg Liege Malmedy Rhenish Prussla

Swiss in America Ordered to Return to Service

Washington reports the Swiss legation in Berne issued orders to all Swiss citizens in the United States liable for military service to report for duty. The notice was transmitted Augu st 2 and directs immediate adherence to conscription requirements.

America Washington Berne Legation Switzerland United States

There are the children in a picture talk record

The ad extols children and the joy of photography, inviting readers to visit Jno. L. Moore & Sons Opticians at 42 North Broad Street to learn how to make good pictures and preserve moments from childhood through growth.

Jno. L. Moore & Sons Opticians North Broad Stract Iagv

Governors Slaton Friends Conference Promoted at Kimball

Friends of Governor John M. Slaton plan an informal conference at 8 tonight in the Kimball House ballroom to discuss campaign aims. Alfred C. Newell, campaign chair, says out of town supporters are invited and several talks and suggestions will be offered.

Friends of John M. Slaton Kimball House Alfred C. Newell Slaton Friends

Tourists Recall War News From President Grant Voyage

Aboard the President Grant many travelers were recalled from Europe when a war threat arose. The liner reached Brooklyn after wireless alerts showed a warship nearby. Passengers received about 20,000 in passage money and travelers debated return plans while Europeans waited in New York.

New York President Grant Europe Brooklyn Lloyd Fort Iwers

Gronae Line Ship Heads Home Passengers From Bremen

The Gronae of the North German Lloyd reached quarantine early tonight after leaving Baltimore last Wednesday with 250 passengers and cargo valued at about 4 million dollars bound for Bremen. The International Mercantile Marine is weighing sending back the St Paul, now here and set to sail Friday, but U S approval is needed for such a move. A boarding guard reportedly warned a jailed man in a separate event about ten dollars in ten days in the tower.

Recruits Arrested for Leaving Ranks Near Augusta

Ernest Hice and J B Hunter of Marietta were arrested last Friday by order of Commandant Orville Hall on charges of leaving ranks and entering Augusta without orders. Hice escaped punishment with a five dollar fine, while Hunter refused to comply.

Ernest Hice J. B. Hunter Marietta Seiment Augusta Orville Hall Hice Hunter

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