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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1914

Page

6

Woodward grants all locker club permits citywide

Mayor James G Woodward announced approval of sixteen locker club permits and the transfer of over 100 beer licenses The move aims to grant licenses to all clubs or none and avoids favoring any single club The list includes Piedmont Driving Club City Falcons University M&M Atlanta Athletic Transporta Heo T MA and Loyal Order of Moose City officials expect Georgia Anti Saloon League to seek an injunction against Capital City over related operations A separate note from Washington February 5 reports a $50000 fish cultural station appropriation for Florida pending in the Senate

James G Woodwits Poley Alt Stnoor Order of Moose Woodward Piedmont Camprral City Fiks University M&m Atlanta Atlanta Athletic Transporta- Heo T MA. Regie Beavers Metropolitan Georgian Terrace Standard Burnverein Gwie Loyal ‘Order of Moose Georgia Anti-Saloon League Cltbe Atlana

Dr Paulin Speaks On Contagious Diseases To Atlanta Ad Men

Dr Paulin addressed fifty Ad Men club members at the Ansley hotel dinner on preventive medicine and public health focusing on smallpox and typhoid vaccines. He compared Germany and Spain, noting compulsory vaccination reduced smallpox in Germany to about twenty five per million while Spain suffered heavily. He traced vaccine development and urged public awareness of medical advances reducing vaccine risks.

J “Dager Paulin Ad Mans Club Ansley Hotel Germany Spain Paulin

Bostwick Loses Foot in Doodle Hole Accident

John Bostwick youngest son of C B Bostwick about 22, injured at Nutta saw mill near Luella. In the doodle hole the log carriage derailed, pinning him as he lifted the carriage, resulting in the left foot being severed at the instep.

Griffin John Bostwick C B Bostwick Nutta Luella Bostwick

Grudge Fight Among Fiddlers Set for February 18

Old-Time Fiddlers convention opens at Atlanta Auditorium on February 18 with a clash between north Georgia champions from Pilon Addi era and south Georgia flatwoods stars. Major Linthleum of Liberty county announces a strong southern turnout to challenge Ross Bagley of Cumming for the state title as Daughters of the Confederacy assist with proceeds.

North Georgia Mountains South Georgia Flatwoods Atlanta Auditorium Association WH. Linthleum Liberty County Flatwoods Ross Bagley Cumming Tite Daughters of the Confederacy

Alligator in Atlanta Barber Shop Mystery

A six inch alligator appeared in I. M Brady’s barber shop at 154 Marietta Street after a customer on Thursday evening lit an instant heater. Behols, a nervous patron, fled as the reptile hid beneath the gas tank. Theories abound on how it arrived, from Nile river origins to city water mains.

Marietta Street I. M Brady Tom Echols Behols North Georgia Meretta Street Egypt Howell Mull Atlanta Brady Cash Register

Methodists Plan 10 Build Church in Cuba

Atlanta Methodist laymen adopt resolutions to raise 5000 from Sunday schools 1000 from Epworth league and 14000 from a churchwide campaign to fund a 30000 church and mission in Havana Cuba by year end. The banquet at Motel Ansley drew 190 leaders as Drs Pinson Rawlings and Walker urged giving and involvement.

Mmethodist Atlanta Havana Cuba Lamens Missionary Movement Motel Ansiey Methodists of Epworth League Gulf of Mexico Lovejoy W W Pimson F A Rewinga Nashville John D Walker Sparta Walker J M_ Skinner

Dinner Tendered Men of Inman Park Church

The Inman Park Baptist church women hosted a Thursday reception at the church to promote building a new house of worship. Several speeches were given to attendees including Mr and Mrs JS McDaniel, Mr and Mrs JB Moncrief, and many others, listing numerous couples and individuals from the congregation.

Inman Park Church Inman Park

Farm school teachers convene in Americus

The annual convention of principals and teachers of the eleven district agricultural colleges of Georgia met in Americus on February 5. Nearly all schools were represented. Topics included matters affecting the schools and routine business. Visiting principals toured farm workshops and departments at the third district college and were entertained at dinner by girl students. Superintendent John M Gollin of Americus was present for the association proceedings.

Americus Georgia John M Gollim Americas Pahgo Principals and Teachers Association

Rainy unsettled forecast for Friday across region

Forecaster Von Herrman predicts continued rain and unsettled weather with cooler temperatures. Friday should see similar showers to Thursday, with morning low near 40 and no significant change expected. In Portland Maine on February 6, Maine Moose Men report political progressives rejecting a ticket plan for the state election.

von Herrman Maine Portland Are Today Aig Repubiiedna Sutiea

Chicago paving board trip pleases inspectors in Atlanta

The Chicago paving board of fourteen representatives toured Georgia granite quarries and Atlanta sewer systems on a fact finding visit. They inspected Lithonia quarries, stone at Stone Mountain, and the fueling system, with plans to buy about 3.5 million dollars of granite blocks yearly. A dinner at Hotel Ansley will honor the Chicago delegation.

Chicago Payment Board Atlanta Ansley Hotel Georgia Granite State Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Jathonia Ga Georgia Wisconsin Merkec Sbiocs Deventur Druid Hills Cast Lake Chamber of Commerce Ansley Chicago George Schilling Edward Glackin PJ Me Kenna John B Hittell Fran Rydzewski Crank Sima R Ij. Barnett Lithonia Granite Quarries Company

Governor Considers 60 Day Respite for Cantrell

Governor John M Slaton weighs a sixty day respite for Jim Cantrell of Games viNe who is slated for execution February 2 for being an accessory before the murder of Arthur Hawking. The prison commission Sunday urged delay to allow Bert Cantrell and his appeal for a new trial to be reviewed before Jim Cantrell’s death.

John M Slaton Prison Commission Jim Cantrell GamesviNe Arthur Hawking Hla Bert Cantrell Jim Supreme Court Bert

Rural Credits Bill to Be Put Through

Washington February under a definite agreement between President Wilson and democratic house and senate leaders rural credits legislation will be hurried through this session of congress. This was decided after conferences between the president Senator Owen and Representatives Underwood and Bullaly. The house subcommittee has abandoned a proposed investigation trip to expedite action. The committee will hold hearings in Washington and will try to get a bill before the house early in April. Owen and Bulkely will arrange cooperation between house and senate committees and may hold joint hearings.

Washington Wilson House Senate Congress Owen Underwood Bullaly Bouss Representative Bulkely

Bigamist Arrest After Secret Marriage Case

A 22 year old man from 8 Olver Street married 16 year old Leonora Griffin last Sunday night while his first wife had obtained a divorce months earlier. He was arraigned before Recorder Broyles on bigamy charges and bound over to the superior court with a $200 bond. The second wife defended the marriage in court, while the first wife’s family pressed charges. The bride chose to stay with her husband despite parental objections, and the court ordered the girl to return to her parents. the husband remains in custody awaiting further proceedings.

MS. Watte Olver Street Leonora Griffin Broyles East Point Watts Oliver Street Jabe Pndon

Receivers Seek Sale of Two Yaryan Plants in Georgia and Mississippi

In U S district court at Macon Judge Speer to hear petitions by James Brailey Jr and W Stetson for Lavan Ears Stores Co to sell two Yaryan plants at Brunswick Georgia and Gulfport Mississippi. Upset prices set at 425000 for Brunswick with 200 mules wagons used in wood department and 140000 for Gulfport. Manufactured products on hand January 3 1914 valued at 510000 and stock in various corporations at 20000. Sale intended by private sale to satisfy creditors in bankruptcy. Disagreement among receivers over strategy with Largan leading a faction seeking Ohio court action. If Judge Shepherd approves sale, Ohio court action would be moot.

Macon United States District Court Shepherd Anda Speer James Brailey and & W Stetson Lavan Ears Stores Company Brunswick Ga Gulfport Miss Tha Brunswick Wood Department Thea Jedo Ohfa Itu Largan Ohio

Driven to death by own action after wife’s death

Mobile Alabama February 5 Driven to despondency by the death of his wife four weeks ago Thaoman E Smith wealthy tourist from Milwaukee Wisconsin killed himself this afternoon hoping a winter tourist sojourn across Mobile Bay He and his wife came south about two months ago for his health He left to realize and before killing himself disposed of part of his health by contributing to public enterprises he remembered some newly made friends Washington February 9 Vice President Marshall today designated Senator Swanson of Virginia to read Washingtons farewell address at the observance of Washingtons birthday by the Senate on February 23 Sunday falling on February 22

Mobile Ala Thaoman E Smith Milwaukee Mobille Bay Swanson Washington Marshall Virginia

Richards Bond Forfeited Over Vestibule Courtship

A Decatur salemen Richards was arrested Wednesday in the vestibule of Jones Avenue Baptist church while courting a married woman of standing. He used an assumed name at police headquarters, later changing it. A bond of 75 was forfeit yesterday after he failed to appear for trial. The girl’s name was withheld and no charges were placed against her.

Calling Inn J Richards Decatur Richards Green and Furtdon Jones Avenue Baptist Church R & Tohnson

Marines Keep Peace in Haitian Capital

Washington reports from the navy department state detachments have been landed at Port au Prince with British and French warships joining American and German forces to protect foreigners. The French armored cruiser Conde arrived last night and Captain Russell of the battleship South Carolina reports the port remains quiet.

Employees gain pension plan at Bilder Dempster Steam Ship

Local agents announce a new pension system for employees of the Bilder Dempster Steam Ship Company. The fund totals 2480 dollars, including a 202 280 dollar bequest from the late Sir Alfred Jones, a major stockholder.

Movienak Seyrancy 9 Bilder Dempster Steamship Company Sir Alfred Jones

Weltner Lectures on Prison Reform and Juvenile Work

Philip Weltner spoke at the Church of the Incarnation on a churchman’s role in prison reform and juvenile art work. He urged active citizen interest as church matters and a business meeting preceded an 8 o’clock address with a supper served earlier in the evening.

Philip Weltner Church of Incarnation Sharehmah Mr Weltner

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