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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1914

Page

8

Attacks on Churchmen Who Head City Clubs

Pastor Dr Charles W Daniel denounces church member councilmen and directors of locker clubs in Atlanta for violating prohibition laws. He argues prominent church members support illicit clubs, urging reform or removal from church membership. He warns Christians must act now to curb lawbreaking by clubs.

Charles W Daniel First Baptist Church Locker Clubn Atlanta Georgia Church of Christ

Educational Benefit A Success At Local Theater

A Sunday afternoon program at the AL Amo Theater No 2 raised funds for the Baptist Young People union educational fund. Dr WR. Gwen lectured on Do the Dead Know. Solon Drukenmiller sang a favored solo and the Atlanta quartette entertained. Members Bell Dibble Brooks and Westbrook comprised the group.

Alamo Theater Baptist Young Jeopis Union Educational Fund WR. Gwen Solon Drukenmiller Atlanta Messrs Bell Dibble Brooks and Westbrook

Kidney weakness relief with Stuart Buchu remedy claim

An advertisement asserts kidney pain and backache signal weak kidneys. It promotes Stuart Buchu and Juniver Compound, a 40s bottle to take after meals, claiming it clears urine, strengthens the bladder neck, regulates the kidneys, stops backache, and alleviates symptoms within days.

Buy & li

Cephas M Brown Dies Unexpectedly In Atlanta

Cephas M Brown, native Atlantan and former Atlanta waterworks board secretary, died suddenly at 331 South Pryor Street. He awoke Saturday night with heart distress and died within minutes Sunday morning. Survived by wife, son Clinton Brown of New York, daughter Mrs M Laird of Atlanta, four brothers, two sisters, and four others. funeral Tuesday at 10 AM from residence with Rev Dr Daniel officiating. Oakland Cemetery interment.

Cephas M.brown Daniel First Baptist Church Breyn Oakland

Alleged cocaine den raided by detectives

Detectives Milam Watson Black and Vickery raided a rear 89 Gilmer Street location last night arresting thirteen suspects. The operation involved plain clothes officers posing as doorkeepers and led to multiple arrests including several women. Bond set at 100 dollars for several accused. all to be arraigned before Recorder Broyles at 2:30 pm.

Gilmer Street Leonel Milam George C Watson John Black Vickery Black Vickery No 89 King Coraine Negresa Harris Broyles

Negro Bishop Answers Attack In Editorial

Sunday the mid winter session of the AME Bishops council met amid strong speeches from pulpit leaders. Bishop WD Chappell defended himself after an Atlanta newspaper editorial criticized his remarks about pride in being a Negro. He said he loves his race but cannot claim pride in all outcomes of being Black. The council endorsed Nashville invited youth leaders to Atlanta next July and praised Morris Brown’s President William Fountain for uplifting the Negro race.

AME Bishops Council WD Chappell Bethel Atlanta Independent Ben J Davis Davis Inshops Council JD Caldwell Bev Unt Nashville Atlanta Wiliam & Fountain Morris Brown University

Young Dublin Boy Injured in Motorcycle Fall

Charles Hicks a 12 year old boy from Dublin was badly injured in a motorcycle accident outside the city. Riding at speed the machine became unmanageable, he fell and sustained a broken arm and facial wounds. He was taken to Atlanta for treatment. The accident occurred about 4 o'clock.

Dublin Tablin Charles Hicks al Pit Mits Ispeed Absut Ina Brame Wbl Leline Bruwsing Atlanta

Hospital canvassers luncheon to hear fund reports

The executive committee of the Georgia Baptist hospital canvass gathers pastors aid committee men for a luncheon at the Inslev Hotel Tuesday at 1 o clock. Charman Cooledge requests every church in the city be represented as subscriptions pouring in from a few congregations. The aim is to secure further funds for the hospital promptly.

Greg Or Georgia Baptist Hospital Inslev Charman Cooledge

Clean Up Squad Targets Gunmen in City Fight

Police Commissioner announced a new clean up squad to wage an armed war on gangs after a spate of shootings in Lowe Cent Street area. In twenty one days 926 revolvers and 87 blackjacks seized, 18 gambling dens raided, three arsons thwarted, burglar tools recovered, and thousands of dollars in stolen property recovered. More details came as suspects were brought in for questioning.

Magletrmte Mch Lowe Cnet Sarcena Arid

Blfaculy with seama and frames at 42 N Broad St

A fragmented OCR item notes a frame service at 42 North Broad Street and a mention of Moore and Sons. The garbled text references Blfaculy with seama and a beam of Lement in connection with a utility or service. Further readable specifics are limited.

Fio Ts Moore & Sons Lement Ada

Georgia Fertilizer Standards Stir Farmer Debate

Griffin Ga writer cautions farmers against paying for “high grade” labels on fertilizers that may be standard or low grade. Laws define branding limits while urging price per unit, not just label, to protect buyers. Cotton seed meal and dried blood are cited as cost effective sources, with emphasis on matching plant food elements to avoid deceptive marketing.

Lieve Geogeia Georgia Kamit

Memphis Bank Insolvent After Presidental Default

Directors of the Mercantile Bank of Memphis, once a major financial institution, declared the bank insolvent and ordered it closed pending a chancery court petition. The alleged defalcation by President Mr Ralne is estimated between 300 000 and 590 900, with key officers including Luke Wright and Carruthers Byning, and attorney efforts to appoint a receiver.

Memphis Tonn Mercantile Bank CH Rains Luke E Wright Carruthers Byning Chancery Court Halne Choials Hancetlor Claude Anderson Memphis New York Louis June Falce

Divers explain why no bodies surface from Monroe wreck

Expert divers assess the Old Dominion steamer Monroe sunk in collision with the Nantunket. They say the hull and starboard saloons were jammed by the collision, sealing compartments from the sea and preventing rescue. A large hole near the bridge is visible, allowing passage of several men.

Norhelk Tne Old Dominion Monroe Nantunket Budica Tivers

W. C. Baker Faces Murder Trial in Rome

The Texas Superior Court opens its fifth week with W C Baker charged in the January 22 murder of R Lamb in Lindale. Thirty three witnesses have been summoned for the state and defense as the trial nears.

W. C. Baker Rome Flog Superior Court Mtornine WC Baker I R. Lamb Lindale Iouet

Federal league eyed as baseball's new rival in 1914 season

New York February 8 Delegates to the National and American leagues arrive for key meetings as the newly formed Federal league looms. Officials note uncertainty over ground costs, stands, and player contracts, with club owners wary of securing enough players if the venture proceeds.

New York August Heigman Cincinnati Nationals Ed Ward Barrow International Teague John Keener Pennsylvania Nation League Thomas Chi Ington American Association Federal League Herrman National Commission Federals Cincinnati Chicago Lowa Pittsburg Baltimore Buffalo Toronto Jun Pel

Actor Arrested On Larceny Charge By Two Girls

An actor was arrested on a larceny charge after two accusers, unnamed, said to have filed the complaint. He faced bond set at 100 dollars and is due before Recorder Brovies this morning to answer the charge. He denies the allegations and plans to plead acquittal in court. Police have not released the names of the girls.

Jtachtree Ian Waldin

Great Cake Will Tell Why Atlanta Should Get Elks 1914 Convention

A committee from Atlanta Lodge No 8 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks selects T. Gordon as delegate to the national meeting in New York at the Waldorf Astoria next Thursday to decide which city will host the 1916 convention. Atlanta plans a mammoth cake with forty six candles at an anniversary banquet in New York, arguing for the 1918 convention for the southern city.

Atlanta No.8 Benevolent Protective Order of Elke Panama New York Mir Gordon Willree Atalanta

Unionists Plot To Block Home Rule Measure

London February reports say unionists aim to dissolve parliament to defeat the Home Rule bill. They seek to stop the annual army budget by amending the bill to remove Irish forces and prevent coercion in Ireland, signaling a strategic move in Parliament.

London Ireland Uister

Cotton Market Sees Spot Demand Drive Trade Outlook

New Orleans February reports indicate the cotton market hinges on spot demand with oversold conditions. Bulls cite rising receipts and potential crop underestimation while bears warn against further short selling and lower values, noting eight weeks could finish the commercial crop sight. The week centers on the into sight statistic, shaping price moves and pressuring new crop interest amid stormy weather and reduced outside attention.

New Orleans

Go-To-Church Campaign Draws Large City Attendance

In Boston a two week Go-To-Church drive boosted forenoon attendance to over 1000 worshippers from Protestant churches citywide and surrounding towns within 21 miles. Morning services reported doubled attendance as the campaign culminated with significant turnout.

Boston Mitres Columbus Cluo Tebruan Sleymen Gate Church Chambes

Strikes End In Shoe Factories In City

Two shoe manufacturing firms sign arbitration with the Boot and Shoe Workers union, ending labor unrest. About 1,000 operatives are now to be employed through peaceful means, ending the strikes that affected local production.

Bucton Mase Todas Thuy

Low Round Trip Rates Via Seaboard Travel Note

Seaboard offers low round trip fares with February dates listed. A 1 percent rate and $19 fare are noted for trips to Ashton on February 27. Additional figures show 38 95 and $16 70, with mention of Ehahseng.

Seaboard Ashton

Industries Expanding Say Financial Reports

Bradstreys report notes optimism spreading across industries with improved trade, especially among large distributors and textiles. Manufacturing shows steady demand, rising shipments, and better activity in iron and steel, lumber, railroads, and woolen goods, amid strong money rates and growing domestic competition overseas, signaling potential expansion despite uneven conditions and feeble short term prices.

Yales Ts Moe Rairoad

Rowell enters Senate race as progressive candidate

San Francisco publisher Rowell of The Fresno Republican announces his bid for the United States Senate under the progressive banner. He becomes the second progressive to enter the race following Francis J Heney, the 61st to do so.

San Francisco Reprugige S—Western Rowell Fresno Republican United States Senate Francis J Heney

Purchase of Canal Favored by Committee

A U S House subcommittee favors buying the Chesapeake and Delaware canal as part of an intra coastal waterway from Boston to Beaufort and plans to include the project in the rivers and harbors bill. The canal would cost about 2.15 billion, aiming for a sea level route 99 feet wide, with early funds available and the rest over four years.

Wshington Chesapeake and Delaware Dela Ware Boston Vasy Peaufort House Rivers Aathors Buss Trom Hause Yombo Dreger Caramittre Nediwaces Rivee Nem Tork Bey

White Slave Book Giveaway Sparks Public Interest

A controversial work by Miss Brooks on white slavery is being distributed free in public venues and schools in December. The pamphlet, described as an eye opening treatment, links to articles in Chicago papers by Camillar and notes a dramatized play by Edward Rose titled The Rosa, opening in Atlanta.

Brooks Aisa Garginia Brooks

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