Pastor Defends Dance and Theater Against Critics
A 1914 sermon clash reported where Dr C O Jones and Dr Fred A Line defend music and stage arts. They argue amusements build character, enrich life, and aid civilization against self styled religious reformers linked to fear of youth culture.
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C O Jones
Grant Methodist Church
Fred A. Line
Universalist Church
Thig City
Dr Line
Bose
Ign
Ganang
Public Gathers 1.2 Million for French Air Fleet
Paris February 1 The national subscription for the French air defense fund totals 1.2 million francs. Senator Reymond reports the fund will enable the committee to deliver 214 aeroplanes, train 75 expert pilots, and build military sheds at ports of call. The aim is a nationwide system of military airports so pilots can learn every part of France within reach.
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Paris
Reymond
National
Aviaton Committee
Sordbonne
M Puincare
Republic
Gradual Diamond Payments Plan from Maier & Berkele Inc
A historical ad offers monthly payments for diamonds with five percent down and the balance plus six percent simple interest spread over up to ten months. The diamond booklet lists low prices for varied stones, with prepaid inspections and a 160 page illustrated 1914 catalogue. Maier & Berkele, Inc., Diamond Merchants, 31-33 Whitehall Street, established 1887.
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Iowest
Maier & Berkele, Inc
Diamond Merchants
Whitehall Street
Dublin Man Swallows Mercury Poison in Suicide Attempt
Dublin Ga February 1 Special W B Linge is in serious condition after ingesting 90 grains of bichloride of mercury with suicidal intent yesterday afternoon He was at home when his wife discovered the act and summoned physicians promptly Night doctors say he has chances of recovery He took the poison while drunk after a jest broke up unexpectedly.
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Dublin
W. B Linge
Missionary Campaign Under Way at Rome First Baptist
A united missionary campaign is in progress at the First Baptist church in Rome Ga. The session opened Sunday afternoon and will close tomorrow night. Speakers include Hey John Jenkins of Atlanta the Rev DB Clay Lilly of Louisville Ky and the Rev JW Hitch a Korea missionary.
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Rome
United Missionary Campaign
First Baptist Church
Hey John & Jenkins
Atlanta
Rey DB Clay Lilly
Louisville
Rey JW. Hitch
Korea
Erwin Arrested in Rome for Snatching $20 Bill
Rome Ga February 1 special 7 OW Erwin a young white man wanted in Cherokee county for snatching a $20 bill from a storekeeper there he was found here with an automatic pistol and two pocketbooks containing about $12 in money He claimed to be a government agent and offered officers $50 to release him He is jailed and to be sent back to Cherokee county for trial
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Rome
OW Erwin
Cherokee County
Cherokes County
Officers elected by Rome ball club in 1914 season
Rome Ga February 1 Special The Rome baseball corporation elected officers for the coming year M S Lanier president D B Magruder secretary DB F Haro treasurer 411 of these men were directors last year when the season was a financial success They cooperate with Manager Jack Reidy in building a team for the Georgia Alabama league in 1914 President Lanier and Manager Reidy will go to La Grange February 5 to attend league directors meeting
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Rome
Rome Baseball Corporation
M S Lanier
D B Magruder
DB F Haro
Jack Reidy
Lanier
Reidy
la Grange
Treasury reshuffles announced by McAdoo in San Francisco
William G McAdoo announced changes in the treasury and banking leadership. John Skelton Williams will become comptroller of the currency, Charles S Hamlin will become assistant secretary of the treasury, and Hamlin will act as secretary in McAdoo's absence. A new customs assistant secretary will be appointed on McAdoo's return to Washington. Houston and McAdoo arrived from Portland after hearings on regional banks under the new currency law.
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San Francisco
Cal
William G McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
John Skelton Williams
the Treasury
Currency
Charles S Hamlin
Williams
Ficel
Hamlin
McAdoo
Washington
Customs
McAdog
Houston
Portland
Between Two Wives Shelby Cullom Resting in Oakridge Plot
The body of Shelby M Cullom former United States Senator lies between his two wives Hannah and Julia Fisher in Oakridge cemetery Springfield Ti. Feb 1 funeral services were in the state house with Rev Duncan C Macleod delivering the memorial sermon and speakers including Governor Dunne Senator Lawrence Sherman and Clinton L Conklin. The procession followed the Lincoln road and Senator Sherman spoke of the old association of life continuing in death.
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Springfield
Shelby “M Callom
United States
Oakridge
Hannah
Julia Fisher
State House
Duncan C Mackeod
Dunne
Lawrence Sherman
Clinton L Conklin
Cultom
Washington
Fife Yates
Thneen
Uving
Cullom
Abraham Lincoln
Hera Risagua tragedy near Falmouth rocks
A German bark Hera Risagua to Palmouth lost 19 crew at Port Halla Bight after striking rocks amid gale near the English Channel. Captain and first officer perished, 17 crew drowned or lost. five saved. Ship sank quickly as boats capsized and rescue failed for many.
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Falmouth
England
Karen
Baptists of Canton Urge Pastor to Remain With Church
A mass meeting in the Canton courthouse on February 1 urged Dr W L Cutts to stay as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Canton. Resolutions unanimously endorsed his work and urged decline of a Dalton call. Canton completes a new church and Cutts has supported its building.
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Canton
W L Cutts
Firet Baptist Church
Dalton
First Baptist Church of
New System to Double Money Order Business
Washington February 1 It will be a month or there after President Wiligy signs the bill which has passed congress providing that postoffice money orders may be paid at any money order office before it can be put into operation acceding to the postoffice department officials believe the new system almost will double the volume of money order business which now yields a net income of more than 5 000 900 annually to the government.
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Washington
Wiligy
Congress
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Brute Who Runs Editorial Read To Colored Chauffeurs
L H Beck president of Beck & Grege Hardware urges sober driving after reading The Constitution editorial The Brute Who Runs to colored chauffeurs He warns them to stop and help after accidents and not flee the scene stressing responsibility for the street’s people
Colored Chauffeur Association Reaches Anniversary
A large audience at First Congregational church heard Rev H H Proctor speak on The Man at the Wheel as the Colored Chauffeurs Association marked its first anniversary. Leaders urged abstinence from alcohol and caution on the job, with addresses from church and Atlanta Automobile Association members. Officers installed included Clarence White president and H H Proctor chaplain and treasurer.
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First Congregational Church
H H Proctor
Colored Chauffeurn Association
H Beck
Wiley” West
Atlanta Automobile Association
FJ Wimberly
Clarence White
B Jenkins
W J Ellis
E L Brown
Congregation Hears Dr. C. A. Ridley Sermon at Central Baptist
Dr Caleb A Ridley of Central Baptist spoke to a large crowd on The Lord's Supper calling it a memorial sign and a type of the marriage supper of the Lamb Four adds include Professor J Bagwell and wife of Bagwell s Business College The Sunday school was large and Rally Day set for February 13 with plans for the largest attendance yet at evening services Hundreds of chairs were used and several professionals joined last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Caleb A Ridley
Central Baptist Church
J . Bagwell
Bagwells Business College
Ridley
Six deputy sheriffs accused of murder near Farnesdale
Six deputy sheriffs Thomas Raleigh James Cooper Arthur Davis Harry James and Edwin Pollinghorn are charged with second degree murder in the deaths of Alansa Titan and Steve Patrick during a copper miners strike at a Seidersville area boarding house. The case stems from an arrest attempt and a deputy’s head injury from a missile. Special Prosecutor Nichols said the trial would last at least three weeks.
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Houghton
Alansa Titan
Steve Patrick
Seidersille
Farnesdale
Thomas Raleigh James Cooper
Arthur Davis
Waddell Malions Corporation
Harry James
Edwin Pollinghorn
Houghton County
Tian
Patrick
Nichols
Stricken Lumber Dealer Dies Entering Church
Mim Fla February 2 William Halted a wealthy lumber dealer of Loansville and dropped dead here today of apoplexy He was entering a local church when stricken.
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Mim
Wailiam
Loansville
Buchu and Juniper Kidney Remedy Adverts Itself
An old advert touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper as a reliable kidney and bladder remedy. It claims life and vigor return, reduces pains, headaches, and urinary issues, and warns against sugar. The copy urges self purchase of a 34 oz bottle and notes the compound tones the urine and cleanses the kidneys.
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Stuart
Music Festival Chorus Delights Large Auditorium Audience
The fifth annual tree organ recital under the Atlanta Maste Festival association, led by Edwin Arthur Kraft with a festival chorus of 250 voices, drew a full house at the Auditorium. Kraft impressed with Wagnerian numbers and the Sands of Deep showed strong appeal, while the chorus and organ work promised bright future performances.
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Atlanta
Kraft
Tannhauser
Favored Mass Meeting To Boost Forsyth Whitehall Work
On Sunday angry property owners from the south side and West End protested being left out of the finance sheet for the Whitehall and Forsyth Street improvements. They urged a mass meeting, but the improvement committee has not scheduled one, hoping for assurances of substantial recognition when the sheet passes.
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South Side
West End
Whitehall
Forsyth Street
Forsyth
Improvement Committee
Young planter James Benfield missing after robbery
Police fear James Benfield a young planter from Chamblee Georgia was abducted after a robbery in the Terminal Station district. Investigators note he disappeared after reporting the crime and four youths were detained for questioning in downtown cafes as officers pursue leads.
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James Benfield
Chamblee
Fonl Pilay
Terminal Station
Green and
Fortson
Givne
John J Johnson
Green
Johnsons
Johnson
Elises Sven
Benfield
Cincinnati
Hum
Japan stirred by naval scandal shocks Tokyo
The public prosecutor and a naval commission launched inquiries into naval corruption. Admiral Baron Shigetō Dewas leads the naval panel examining alleged illicit commissions tied to Vice Admiral Hotoh Fuji and other officers. Opposition leader Baron Sabura Shimada vows to oppose proposed naval budget increases, urging rejection amid US suspicions.
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Tokio
Naval Commission
vnaWaries
Baron Shigeto Dews
Hotohi Fuji
Berlin
Sabura Shimada
United States
Walters Faces Kidnapping Charge in New Orleans
In custody of officers, Walters travels from Foxworth Mississippi toward Opelousas Louisiana to answer a kidnapping charge involving Robert Dunbar, the Dunbars’ son who disappeared last year and was later identified as Bruce Anderson by Julia Anderson. Extradition followed Governor Brewer’s commission and protracted court battles.
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New Oreans
New Orleania
Columbia
Bids
Opelousas la
Robert Dunhac
Dunbar
Walters
Dunbars
Robert Dunbar
Foxworth
Miss
Bruce Anderson
Julia Anderson
North Carolina
Opelousas
Ettarts
Brewer
Mississipi
Black intruder confronts girl in Baton Rouge home
In Baton Rouge, near the state capitol, a Black intruder entered a prominent citizen’s daughter’s home as she dressed. A large crowd pursued him after a telephone rang, but he had not been caught by nightfall. The incident occurred in a densely populated residential area.
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Baton Rouge
State Capitol
Magro
General James G Wilson Dies At Age Eighty One
New York February 1 General James Grant Walton known as James G Wilson died after weeks in St Luke hospital He was veteran of the Civil War rising to brigadier general and later a prolific writer and editor Born in Edinburgh April 9 1882 he founded an early Northwest literary journal and served in the 13th U S cavalry He helped edit American Biography and led literary and historical societies in New York City His knighthood came in 1894 for aiding Columbus statue efforts in Central Park His first wife died in 1894 and in 1997 he wed the widow of Admiral Nicholson
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New York
James Grant Walton
St Luke
Wilson
Wilam Watson
U & Grant
United States
Love
Thackeray
Applentun S
General Wilson
Bainburgh
Poughkeepme
United States Negro
New York City
American Authors’ Guild
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
American Ethnological Society
Spain
Columbus
Central Park
Probers to Leave for Strike Regions
Subcommittees of the House committee on mining depart for investigations of the Colorado and Michigan mine strikes. Delegations include Democrats and Republicans from multiple states who will visit Denver Trinidad Pueblo Boulder Calumet Houghton and other sites as they assess the disruptions and effects of the strikes.
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Washington
House Committee On
Mings
West
Colorado
Michigan
Hoster Qlingis
Byrnes
South Carolina
Evans
Montana
Austin Tennessee
Sutherled
West Virginia
Courst
Denver
Trinidad and Pueblo
Boulder
Taylor
Yamin
Missouri
Carey
Pennsylvania
Howell
Btnh
Switzer
Ohio Trepublians
Banker Wasserman Dead in New Jersey Home
Edward Wasserman, a longtime member of the Wasser van bank firm, died at his home after several months of illness. He was active in the banking world for twenty years and connected with the firm through the lower Broadway area.
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Edward Wasser van
Wasserman
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