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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1914

Page

41

Walter Marr Visits Atlanta as Buick Chief Engineer

Walter Marr, Buick’s chief engineer, arrives in Atlanta this week as a guest of local Buick boosters. The veteran designer, linked with Buick since David Buick’s era, is acclaimed for the valve-in-head motor and its noted power and fuel efficiency.

Walter Marr Buick Motor Company Atlanta Buick Company David Buick Buick Phess Marr George Dy MoeCutcheon

Savannah Figures In The Goelet Divorce

Savannah February 14 reports indicate Savannah figures in the divorce suit of Mrs Robert Goelet and her husband. Attourney Samuel Untermyer and a man identified as Mr Goelet met in Savannah with possible interrogatories and consultations before Mr Untermyer and the man left for Daytona. The case alleges extreme cruelty and other misconduct in filings by Mrs Goelet.

Savannah Specif J Robert Goelet Newport Goelet Samual Untermyer New York Untermyer Vere St Mr Untermyer Joseph M Dreyer Strapnah Daytona Gosset Mre Goelat

Tug Potomac Doomed Crew Not In Danger

Washington February 14 The navy tug Potomac caught to the lee in the gulf of St Lawrence will probably be lost but her crew are not in danger per a message from Boatswain Wilkinson to the navy department. A twenty foot high mass of ice and pressure from a southerly wind threatens the vessel as it is driven toward Bell Isle and the Straits. Acting Secretary Roosevelt instructed Wilkinson to prioritize crew safety while officers fear the crew may take risks to save the craft.

Washington Navy Potomac Lee Gulf of St Lawrence Boatswain Wilsingson Navy Department Straits of Bell Tele Bell Isle Roosevelt Wilkinson Bostewaln Wilkinson

Indictments Expected Against Near Beer Dealers

Delinquent near beer dealers in Chatham County face state license action as the grand jury convenes Tuesday. The grand jury will consider indictments after presenting the names of dealers who have failed to pay.

Chatham County

Rheumatism Cure Offer From Syracuse Man

Mark H. Jackson of Syracusa New York appeals for no money just your address claiming years of rheumatism misery. He promises to share how he was cured and offers sympathy with others suffering from rheumatism seeking reader responses and testimonials.

Mark H. Jackson Syracusa New York Tim Tts

Tike Lightning Flasher Shorting through My Joists

An appeal claims a radical remedy for rheumatic conditions after years of failed treatments. The advertisement promises free trial mailings and later payment if proven effective, directed to Syracuse and Boston addresses, touting a renowned supplier and travel offers to clients.

Detective Burns Seeks Protection Over South Carolina Threat

Detective William J. Burns asks Lyceum officials for protection and travel funds to avoid arrest when touring Atlanta and possibly entering South Carolina. He cites Governor Blease’s pledge to arrest him if he returns to the Palmetto state after burned dictagraph evidence surfaced against bribery. Burns seeks assurances to avoid legal entanglements while the dispute lingers across the Savannah River.

William J. Burns Cole L. Blegse South Carolin Atlanta Lyceum Bunny Tabernacle Auditorium Russell Bridges Columbia B.C Payan South Carolina Burns Seta Eo Bavannah

Noted Archaeologist Dr Camden Cobern to Speak at Bible Conference

Noted archaeologist Dr Camden Cobern of Allegheny College will address the Atlanta Bible Conference this year. He recently returned from Babylon excavations and has made multiple trips to Egypt, with slides and photographs to illustrate new discoveries. The interdenominational board includes leaders from Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Congregational and Christian churches. The conference, directed this year by Dr Seth Dickey, will feature speakers such as Dr Campbell Morgan, Jim Souper, William Jennings Bryan, Dr Russell Conwell, and others from major church and academic circles.

Atlants Bible Conference Camden M. Cobern Allegheny College Meadville United States Cobern Babylon Bgyot Hia Relcs Robert Alston Roger A. Dewar Congregational A. Farlinger Christian HM. Patterson Lucheran A. C. Wersell Hay Nlso Len G Broughton Richard Orme Fitnn Toho J Eagan A Etheridge G C Callaway LG. Dipbie Bureau of Information Atlanta London Atlantic Ocean Morgan Macon Jim William Souper Clapham Commons Church William Jennings Bryan George Struart Lyceum Russell H Conwell The Baptist Temple Philadelphia Gordon W E Blader Wolf Frank 8 Palmer Wimona College Mei Trotter Pyne Choo Statesman

Divorce links corsets to marital strife says Dr Dunn

Dr Maude Dunn, noted physician, claims many divorces stem from ill fitting corsets and poor body support. She argues the corset should be three inches under waist, must fit properly, and urges healthier waistlines and posture. She lists ideal measurements and criticizes current fashion as unhygienic and burdensome.

Maude Dunn Dunn Teibunat Ha Bay

Woman Takes Her Husband's Ashes Seaward and Drowns

In San Francisco February 14 Mrs Charles H Wood wife of a late banker and club man, died at Agra and leaped overboard from the steamer Iyo Maru on the first night out of Singapore en route to Hongkong with her husband's ashes. She had arranged with Mrs Esther Richardson to sail on the Tenyo Maru to San Francisco. A letter found in her stateroom explained she could not live without him and asked for her belongings to be sent to Mr Wood's sister.

San Franccisco Charles H Wood Agra India Singapore Hongkong Wood Esther Richardson Hougang San Francisco Hong Kong Hichardson Charles Masawi San Franciscoe Masana Tenyo Maro Masaua Michardson Woods

Mrs Elsas to Sing in Free Organ Concert at Auditorium Armory

Mrs Benjamin Elsney, a prominent Atlanta social figure with a refined soprano, will be the soloist at a free organ concert this afternoon at the Auditorium Armory. Accompanied by Miss Eda Bartholomew and Dr Eawin Arthur Kraft, she will perform Waxman selections, English ballads, and other pieces. the event begins at 2:40 PM with a requested number included in the program.

Benjamin Elsney Atlanta Auditormum Armory Bisas Eda J Bartholomew Eawin Arthur Kraft New City Oscar Well Alda Verdi Kraft

Suit Settled in Case Involving Sisters of St Joseph

The Mackel Crawford Construction company settlement with The Order of the Sisters of St Joseph and Mercantile Trust Co of St Louis ends a Fulton County Superior Court suit over a 126069 dollar church and dormitory contract in Augusta. Defendants concede estimates were correct and agree to immediate payments, with work to resume after injunction issues.

Mackel-Crawford Construction Company Sisters of St Joseph Mercantile Trust Company of St Louis Fulton County Plainfle P Oo McDuftie Augusta St Joseph Society Mercantile Trust Company St Lous Siptora St Jaseph Mackel-Crawford Construction “Company Mackel Crawford Construction Worl

Speer probe limited as special master named in bankruptcy case

In Valdosta Ga a U S court hearing on the Gra Lumber bankruptcy nearly revived the Speer probe. Attorneys Gazan and Judge Isaacs clashed over appointing a special master to gather facts. Judge Sheppard referred the dispute to a special master to collect evidence and report. Judge McUrankin of the city was appointed.

Valdosta United States Gra; Lumber Company Speer Gazan Max Isaacs Judgésaacs Isaacs Suage Speer Sheppard McUrackin

Society Man to Pen on Seduction Charge

Dublin Georgia February 14 Special G Thomas a well known poetic man of this city was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary for seduction in Laurens county superior court after a two acusational trial lasting more than three days The prosecutrix was Miss Ruby Green of this city formerly of Swainsboro This was the second hearing free time there was a mistrial The jury took one and a half hours to decide Thomas is a son of General J A Thomas of the Second Georein reel ment There were many witnesses from Emanuel at the trial and the case stirred two counties thoroughly The case will be appealed by the defense.

Dublin G .Thomas Laurens County Ruby Green Swainsporo Thomas J. A. Thomas Second Georein Reelment Emanuel

Mayor imposes heavy fines for illegal beer sales in Thomasville

Thomasville officials this week fined Mitch Sampson Ed McMath J U Johnson George Philips and Cleveland Sparks $100 and ninety days for selling beer or concoctions misrepresented as malt tonic. Plain clothes officer Woodward pursued the case with witnesses proving the liquids looked and tasted like beer and caused intoxication.

Thomasville Beverly Herselt Mitch Sampson Ed McMath J. U Johnson George Philips Jackson Street Cleveland Sparks J A Jenkins Woodward

Plan to Pay Debts of the Americus Bank

Americus Georgia February 14 special The directors of the Americus National Bank have worked day and night over the past week to redeem the bank. A plan has been agreed to pay every depositor and creditor the day it is possible, but execution awaits the government audit of the bank and its assent. Receiver Dunlap is expected to oversee the audit, with bank officials soon learning the assets and liabilities.

Americus Americus National Bank Banka Dunlap

Woman seeks parcel post baby from Savannah to Baltimore

A Savannah woman applied to postal authorities to send her baby by parcel post to Baltimore after reading of a similar case in the West. The post office ruled that babies cannot be sent by parcel post, thwarting her plan for an easier trip to Washington.

Savannah Parcel Post Baltimore Hersalf Washington

Cattle Quarantine Crackdown Shaped By Line Guilty Plea

Atlantic Coast Line pleads guilty to cattle quarantine violation and pays the minimum $100 fine. Case involves a man shipping four cows and a calf in a carload of household goods from Argyle to a West Virginia point, unfamiliar with the railroad’s quarantine rules.

Valdosta Spejelalj Atlantic Coast Line Argyle West Virginia

Sale of Yaryan Plants Ordered by U S Court

Waldosta Ga February 14 Special In United States court Judge Sheppard ordered sale of Yaryan Naval Stores plants at Brunswick Georgia and Gulfport Mississippi The Brunswick plant to be sold April 7 and the Gulfport plant April 14 at upset prices not less than 480000 and 149000 respectively Receivers have managed the business since May 24 1918 and closing of the Brunswick plant will temporarily lay off about 1500 workers in south Georgia Attorneys from Brunswick attended the hearing

Waldosta United Statees Sneppard Yarsan Naval Stores Company Brunswick Gulfport Gulfort Shappard Court Alao Burunawick South Georgia Sheppard

Thomasville Sees Potential Hard Freeze Threaten Crops

Special report from Thomasville Georgia notes the coldest weather of the winter with a hard freeze likely tonight after heavy weekend rains. Vegetation is advanced and fruit trees and early spring vegetables could suffer damage if northwest winds persist.

Thomasville

Manning Estate Bought Near Lake Tmonia

The Manning estate near Lake Tmonia comprising 1050 acres of prime farming land was purchased this week by Theodore Titus of this city through Hoping Real Estate. The property was bought from Mrs Sage of New York, the prior owner.

Thomasquewa Manning Lake T Monia Theodore Titus Tiths Tt Sage New York

Sage Tea and Sulphur For Dark Hair Youthful Look

A vintage ad touts Sage Tea and Sulphur as a home remedy to darken gray hair, reduce dandruff, and stop scalp itching. It promises a natural color, thicker, shinier hair, and aлю younger appearance after several applications using a sponge or brush.

Odd Fellows Hear Major General Speak at Brunswick

Major General AB Brocker, commander of the Old Fellows military trench, visited Brunswick Ohio to address the Canton of Georgia chapter. He spoke at the Odd Fellows hall last night, delivering an interesting talk to members and receiving a reception.

Branswick Brunswick Canton Odd “Fellows AB Brocker Old Fellows Toledo Ohio Cantons Georgia Odd Fellows Hall Order

Roy Castleton Plays With Crackers In Attempted Return

Billy Smith received a letter from Roy Castleton, once a star southpaw for the locals, asking for a job. The contact describes Castleton as a frame agent seeking a big signing while noting he left the league after fever illness.

Billy Smith Roy Castleton Roy

Sleeping car reservations urged for travel notes

Train service details announce limits and schedules with departure and reservation notices. Passenger offices listed at Fourth National Bank Building basement and Atlanta examinal Station for ticketing and extended destination conditions.

Fourth Rational Bank Atlanta

Roberts Seeks Comptroller General Post

G M Houbarts of Buchananga announces his race for comptroller general subject to the Democratic primary He pledges to serve all people with fairness if elected He served in the Confederate army Imbolquits brigade and left the war poor He has since found business success but has never held office.

G M Houbarts Buchananga

Valdosta Residence Burns In Early Morning Blaze

Fire swept the residence of Charles Moore in Valdosta on February 14. W ordton Page and his son Coppadge were away. Mr Coppadge and a young man named Brown slept inside and barely escaped with their lives. The house and contents, valued at about 2000 dollars, suffered major loss. furniture had minimal insurance and the dwelling itself was uninsured.

Valdosta W oDton- Page

Government Armor Plant Review by Naval Committee

A House Naval Committee session will consider establishing a government armor plant. A board of naval officers will study plant locations and prices from private manufacturers and report recommendations for action at the next Congress session.

WaSlwimiey Eee Spa Commission House Naval Committee Board of Naval Officers

Darsey Wagon Builder Promises Fast Restocking Venture

Darsey of Macon Georgia on Third Street markets wagons with iron and wood construction designed for easy running and full value delivery. He touts auto springs like old designs, quick service, and satisfaction in every package as he expands to meet orders for the new aforeroom.

Darsey Gayenere Rothatoey Bladen Kate Daersey le Irvine Dersay W. Darsey Third St Macou

Statewide Highway Commission urged by Cordele official

Cordele Ga February 14 Secretary Daniel of the Cordele Chamber of Commerce says a bill will be prepared for the next session creating a state highway commission. A preliminary bill outlined by Mr Daniel was blocked last year. He believes a law will advance Georgia’s development and notes county commissioners in several counties back the plan to connect counties by experimental highways.

Cordele Georgia Daniel Elies

Robert Moore Dead in New York

Robert Moore died announced today in New York. The report notes his death occurred on February 14 and identifies him by name.

Robert Moore New York

Senior cotton broker Mr Moore dies aged 92 in New York

A senior member of a New York cotton brokerage firm, Mr Moore, aged 92, who was born in Teland, has died. The body will be transported to Cincinnati for burial.

New York Moore Teland Cincinnati

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