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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1914
Page
3
Telegrams reveal Kennedy's temper and a looming grand jury appearance in New York as inquiries into his state treasury conduct intensify. Arthur W. Bissell reports Kennedy's accounts were ordinary, with Whitman noting prior scrutiny. Kennedy, born in Buffalo, long linked to the city's playground movement, died leaving a widow and two children.
Albany February 15 Governor Glynn said he was informed by the comptroller's office that it had checked State Treasurer Kennedy last Monday and found his accounts correct He ordered a full audit to begin tomorrow The death of Kennedy brought Arthur L Warner chief assistant to Commissioner Osborne into the investigation as Warner pursued reports of Kennedy's ties with a bonding company doing business with state contractors Warner hinted at an alleged pre election association with Kennedy but did not disclose details
George and Murphy witness at John Doe Proceeds describe alleged influence over state contracts. Kennedy linked to canal board. lieutenant governor and secretary of state named. Authorities report two weeks for financial review. treasurer’s offices cited, finances under scrutiny.
In New York on February 15 the District Attorney served John J Kennedy with a John Doe inquiry into political graft. Kennedy, linked to the firm John Kennedy & Co of Buffalo, faces questioning over state funds handling and possible bonds deposits in state banks. Public hearings will allow witness access as Kennedy appears with members of the state coast board.
Brest France February 15 Little news came of the French liner Niagara bound from Harry for New York with 147 passengers which turned back because of broken propellers. The Niagara had been in distress about 135 miles off Ushant. Bordeaux went to aid and Ushant station reported sighting the steamer far to the northwest by wireless with no reply received by late tonight.
Rev G Lake Imes of Tuskegee preached at the First Congregational church colored services yesterday morning. He asserted that a woman's greatest influence comes at the start of love and at death. Over one hundred people, mostly men, signified intention to begin a new life as revival services entered their second week. Local Tuskegee attendees joined in a large turnout last night.
Marion Jackson urged Christian citizens to sign the temperance pledge in a forceful address to the Christian Endeavor League of the Central Congregational church. He pressed leaders to align church duties with civic law, condemned liquor promotion by officials, and tied living wage issues to temperance aims, urging adherence to Christ’s teachings to curb crime and protect families.
An heir with one sixth of a $140000 estate seeks Mary Babcock missing since 1857 from Newport Minnesota. A Washington lawyer, staying at the Ansley hotel, hopes to find her alive or determine issue and location for settlement. A tale recounts her elopement with Henry Rogers and a burned Rock Island marriage record.
A fragmented notice describes Moore and Sons grinding operations at Broad Stade. It references a site visit and evaluation of equipment, with unclear specifics but a focus on plant layout, productivity and potential improvements.
Judge W W Tindall urged compulsory education and strict child labor laws during a pulpit speech at Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist, citing Georgia mills violating state child labor statutes. He called for birth registration, factory inspectors, and public conscience to end long eleven hour workdays for children, praising northern precedents and Associated Charities for support.
A 2912 Chevrolet touring car collided with a Decatur street trolley at Decatur and Fitzgerald streets yesterday afternoon. The chauffeur fled the scene, witnesses say he was at fault for speeding into the trolley’s forward end. No injuries were reported. The owner has not appeared to claim the vehicle, which experts say was beyond repair.
R W Stribling a 19 year old fraternity member and popular college figure was detained after police say he forged and presented protested drafts totaling around 2000 or more against his guardian L J Steele. He was arrested near Forsyth and James streets after being taken from his car by detectives and jailed awaiting arraignment.
Knoxville detective report details of Ben damn Henry Round seized for a Syracuse heist and $1,000 daily spending since January 30. He produced vouchers from American Bell Telephone, drafts on United States Express totaling $6,000, and four valuable rings.
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