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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1914

Page

2

Generous Tribute to Memory of Late Senator A O Bacon

Washington dispatch recalls two defining facts of Augustus O Bacon's life. He opposed retention of the Philippines and was the first U S senator elected by direct popular vote. Colleagues praise his judicial temperament and public service, noting friendships with Lodge Gallinger and Tillman.

A. O. Bacon John Corrigan, Jr Washington Augustus O. Bacon Georgia Senate Bacon Philippines United States Senator Bacon Commonwealth Iman Senator Tilman South Carolina Tillman Europe Lord Bacon

Forsyth Week At Theaters Features Eddie Leonard And Abou Ben Hamid

Eddie Leonard headlines a Forsyth program with Mable Russell and Lilian Herlein. Acted schoolchildren in On the School Playground, Burr and Hope in A Lady Lover and A Lamp, Ed Vinton with Buster the dog, La Crandall with a striking wardrobe, and Abou Ben Hamid's Whirlwind Arabs performing rapid gymnastic feats.

Forsyth Eddie Leonard Mable Russell Lilian Herlein Miss Herlein Rsa Burr Hope Ed Vinton Buster la Crandall Abou Ben Hamid Sut Twater Forsyth Lillian Herlein Burr & Hope ED Winton 2& Crandall

Musicians of Columbus Give Charity Concert Opera Gift

Twenty five Columbus musicians from the local American Federation of Musicians union held a free concert at Springer opera house in Columbus Ohio. Proceeds were a Christmas gift for the city's poor with no expenses incurred as theater advertising printing and refreshments were donated. A large audience from church circles and local society attended.

Columbus American Federation of Musicians Springer Opera House

Central Church Holds Unique Xmas Service

The Central Congregational church staged a Christ mas service told by readings recitations and songs led by Rev A F Sherrill D D. Sunday school members enacted the program as gifts of money and packages were left on the altar for the city's poor and the decor was requested to stay through the holidays.

Christ Central Congregational Church A. EF. Sherrill D. D

Phi Delta Theta Meet in Birmingham

Birmingham Alabama December 20 The Phi Delta Theta fraternity will hold its twenty third national biennial convention in Birmingham beginning December 28 and continuing through January 2 Delegates from nearly all states with chapters will attend Sessions on welfare matters are to be held daily and open to members only Local committees have arranged many special features for visitors entertainment

Birmingham Ala Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Eugene Zimmerman Dies After Lung Hemorrhage at Club

Cincinnati mourns Eugene Zimmerman former railroad president and financier. He died suddenly from a lung hemorrhage while studying railroad records, on the eve of testimony in the Interstate Commerce Commission case involving the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and Pere Marquette lines. Zimmerman's civil war service and vast wealth are noted, as is his daughter Helena who married the Duke of Manchester.

Cincinnati Eugene Zimmerman Uincinnat, Hamilton and Dayton Hera Zimmerman Manchester Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Interstate Commerce Commission Helena Duke of Manchester

Georigians Oppose Prof Amendment In Historic Prohibition Vote

Washington December 2. For the first time a constitutional prohibition vote will be taken in Congress next Tuesday. The Hobson resolution to ban liquor sales and manufacture will likely pass the House but not reach a two thirds majority. The Georgia delegation and Senator Hardwick oppose on states rights grounds. Representative Adamson criticizes the approach and argues the federal government should not dictate morality or suffrage policy. Prohibitionists split over leadership and strategy while urging wiser action.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Congress Hobson Georgia Hardwick House Rules Committee Amson Prohibition Sid Willam Adamson Friends of Prohibition Barrooma

The Prohibition Doctrine in State Law

A historical piece argues that prohibition treats intoxicants like dangerous drugs, controlled by doctors for health and temperance. It asserts prohibition is enforced in states that adopt it, comparable in stringency to murder, arson, larceny, adultery, and fornication laws.

Cheney Heads Floyd Doctors In County Society

Rome Ga December 20 Special The Floyd County Medical Society has elected officers for the ensuing year J N Cheney Silver Creek president William DeLay vice President C Willis secretary and treasurer J C Watts censor and W J Shaw delegate to the state medical society The election was held at a banquet with several addresses made

Rome Floyd County Medical Society J. N. Cheney Silver Creek William DeLay C. Willis J.C. Watts W. J. Shaw State Medical Society

Atlanta Kindergarten Society Meeting at Carnegie Library

The Atlanta Free Kindergarten association holds its regular meeting today at 11 o'clock in the Carnegie library. Members discuss plans and updates for early childhood programs and community outreach.

Atlanta Kindergarten Society Atlanta Free Kindergarten Association Carnegie Library

Otto H Kahn resigns from Century Opera Co

Otto H Kahn resigns as a director of the Century Opera company in New York. He praises the company for vindicating its purpose and says he may retire from active participation for now, though he remains committed to the movement and could renew involvement or match subscriptions to a fund for affordable English opera.

New York Otto H. Kahn England Century Opera Company Kahn City Club

Cruiser Tacoma Arrives at Colon to Help Canal Neutrality

The United States cruiser Tacoma, sent to the canal zone following Governor Goethals request, arrived at Colon from Guantanamo. In London, scores of French and Belgian girls in national colors sell papers, adding color to the scene.

Tacoma Colon United States Canal Zone Goeverner Goethals Canal Guantanamo London

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