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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
6
United States Senator Hoke Smith returns to Atlanta from Washington for the Democratic primary convention in Macon. He is greeted by supporters at Terminal Station, declines to answer reporters, and says he will discuss politics later with his stenographer present.
Dr J W Rowan of Gammon Theological Seminary spoke at Friendship Baptist Church as the colored men's department of the Y M C A hosted a meeting. The address urged building a new Y M C A facility and stressed forming a high type of man through faith, courage, and strength across races. J B Watson of the Y M C A urged involvement, with M W Bullock presiding.
After a night and most of Sunday the husband Smith of 12 Savannah Street appealed to Atlanta police for aid in locating his wife Mrs Jennie Smith who vanished from home leaving behind an 11 month old blind baby boy who needs his mother.
Waycross Georgia August 30 special charging that his character has been damaged by 2000 Everett filed suit against mayor W M Pafford and milltown marshal over a June fight incident He alleges a 25 fine was imposed at the mayor's workplace and that he was jailed until relatives paid the fine The suit was filed in the Nashville city court and will be heard in the September term.
V R Thornton aged 75 died Sunday at noon at his residence 47 East Fourteenth street. He served Southern Express for forty plus years and retired twelve years ago. He was a member of Georgia lodge 96 of Masons and Trinity Methodist Church. Survived by four daughters-in-law and four grandchildren and several relatives in Atlanta.
The Jackson Public Schools announce the fall term begins Monday August 31. The board of education implements an early opening to complete four months before the Christmas holidays.
Pastor K A R Holderby of Moore Memorial Church urged that the church has failed to live up to its divine mission. He cited Pope Pius XI and called for the American church to seize its God given opportunity to demand peace among nations amid the global conflict. He warned fashion, pride, and money have eroded the churchs power to influence policy and end the war.
Weather bureau expects thundershowers in the South Atlantic and gulf states and the extreme southwest throughout the week. Temperatures rise modestly early in the week in central regions and later in the week in the west. No tropical disturbance is indicated.
In Jackson Georgia on August 20 a tense contest over Butts County delegates to the Macon Convention drew attention at the Dig political gathering Tuesday. Chairman A H Ogitree named delegates who failed to win citizen approval, prompting a mass meeting that elected alternative delegates. Many county residents will attend the convention seeking resolution of the dispute.
Boston August 30 The Cunard liner Franconia carrying 1700 American refugees from Europe arrived after being hailed by warships seven times during the voyage five by English and twice by French authorities Edward M Newman of Chicago recalled his arrest in Berlin when England declared war on Germany and his release by the American ambassador Frederick A Shepherd of Waterville Maine governor candidate was mistaken for a spy by a Newcastle crowd and narrowly escaped harm after proving his identity
Washington reports Germany virtually accepts the U S plan for enforcing neutrality over wireless with belligerents. Berlin may seek small changes but the Washington proposal has been approved. The arrangement allows embassies to send coded messages via wireless under diplomatic handling while forbidding coded messages at naval stations. The pact is to take effect in a few days.
Judge H M Fletcher who recently won nomination for state senator from the twenty six district will preside at the convention in Macon next Tuesday. Fayette county delegates are named by Hollinsworth as head of the sena torial committees with Fletcher appointing delegates from Hurts and Ed Harding. The county executive committees and grand jury back him for president of the next Senate though it is not certain he will seek the post.
Pittsburg Dispatch reports Mrs John Korak of Braddock gave birth to quadruplets, all boys. The couple plans to name them after Austria’s first great battles. The father notes names may wait until Austria has victories.
By answering calls promptly and providing courteous, timely care, H. M. Patterson & Son have built a strong reputation for ambulance service. Physicians and nurses trust that an order will arrive promptly or be delivered promptly, ensuring patient satisfaction.
Washington press notes urgent call for lawmakers to return and form a quorum as war impacts grow. Senate has ongoing attendance. House members arrive by train. Discussion centers on war revenue, Philippine exports, and potential export bans while administration presses for action on war risk insurance and related measures.
Mrs John W Nelms mother of the missing girls Misa Beatrice Nelma and Blois Nelms Dennia awaits her son Marshall to summon her to San Antonio. She will assist in prosecuting Victor Innes and his wife, having presided over much of the evidence and will be a leading witness at the trial.
Dr Edwin Cyclone Southers preached a moral sermon lecture If I Were the Devil Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Tabernacle to an attentive audience. The talk, given for the Friend Rescue mission on Decatur street, drew pleased listeners and praised the eloquent word pictures. Southers heads to Gainesville, Georgia next.
In Savannah August 20 Benjamin Smelair a machinist aboard the Condon fell overboard from the top deck railing of the Condon while conversing with Captain Hutchinbach. He could not swim and disappeared beneath the muddy harbor waters, with rescuers unable to locate his body.
President Wilson motored to New Hampshire with Professor Stockton Axton and Miss Margaret Wilson. He stayed with Colonel BM. House and plans a golf outing tomorrow. He will review proposed amendments to navigation laws under the new registry act.
Washington August 30 Rep Robert Weary of Texas publicly opposed national prohibition and woman suffrage, stating he will resist proposals for federal control. A Texas Anti-Saloon League inquiry to Rep Henry prompted him to say shipment of liquor into prohibition zones would remain under state jurisdiction, complicating chances for a constitutional amendment amid a divided Rules Committee.
Rev H H Proctor preached to women at First Congregational colored church on how Christianity should influence cooking and housekeeping. He cited Prof Work from Tuskegee noting 360 sick blacks in Atlanta with losses in earnings, medical costs, and deaths totaling millions, urging sanitary improvements to save funds and lives.
The article argues for applying the Newspaper Publicity Law principles to all organizations. It claims filings of ownership and operations with authorities, published affidavits, and marked copies would curb paid editorials, inflated circulation, and hidden ownership. It suggests labor unions should disclose aims and finances to reduce abuses and distrust between capital and labor.
The General explains that each mill is a complete producing unit from raw materials to finished product, handling all stages internally.
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