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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1914

Page

6

Fever Whippings At Convict Camps In County

County grand jury condemned guards last Friday and reports show whipings in camps declined on Wednesday Several white convicts were lashed at Adams Hle for impertinence Negro convict flogged at Roselyn for talking back Guards report continued use of whipping in other camps Bellwood Oakland Minor report none yet Adamsville reports three whippings tied to work resistance Prison officials debate abolishing the whip with Dr Paul McDonald and Philip Weltner weighing in opposite views

Grand Jury Adams Hle Roselyn Wienca Bellwood Oakland Adameville Paul McDonald Hamad Sonciets Commis Siopera Arges Weltner Philip Weltner

County board to meet on removal of Donaldson brothers

The Men and Religion Forward Movement urges abolition of the strap and plans to press the step before the county board. A special meeting is set for next week to review grand jury charges. A Wednesday sentiment blamed Donaldson brothers Tom and SJ for much of the alleged evil and their ousting or retention divides the board.

Men and Religion Forward Movement Donaldson Brothers Tom

Ball of Fire Seen Near Lapland In Snow Drift

New York reports describe a brilliant meteor seen from the steamship Columbia and the Red Star liner Lapland as they entered port. The fireball plunged into the sea near Lapland within sight of the ships, marking a dramatic moment amid rough weather and high seas.

New York Columbia Anchor Red Star Lapland Hall

Urge Governor Cox Attend Atlanta Ohioans Banquet

The annual banquet of the Ohio Society of Georgia planned for this evening at the Ansley hotel dining room on the eleventh floor is expected to draw a full house. Dr R Stone president of the Ohio society hopes Governor Cox of Ohio will attend though he is en route to Florida and Cuba. William Dean Howell, a son of Olive, as well as other Ohio men and women in Atlanta are invited to participate.

Ohio Society of Georgia Ansley Hotel Oho Society R. Stone Ohio Society Ita Cox Gino Florida Cuba William Dean Howell Olvo Is Marine Avery Ohio Atlanta

Underwood Named Assistant Attorney General in Washington

Atlanta lawyer E Mary Underwood of King Spalding & Underwood is appointed by President Wilson as assistant attorney general on Attorney General Mc Reynolds's recommendation. A Vanderbilt and law school alum, 36, married, with strong civic ties, he will leave his firm and move to Washington in about a month. His steady rise follows Vanderbilt lineage and prior Taft era connections.

Atlanta Washington E Mary Underwood King, Spalding & Underwood Wilson Mc Reynolds Underwood Vanderbuilt University McReyolds Marvin Underwood Vanderbilt University University of Paris King & Spalding South East North Avenue M L Underwood Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta Law School Capital City University Vanderbilt United States WeReynolds Taft Dickinson Vanderblit Laderwood Tinderwood Georgia Aliante King Spalding & Underwood

The Stratford Players Atlan ta Theaters The Merchant Of Venice

The Stratford players visit Atlanta presenting The Merchant Of Venice with a strong cast and a full social crowd expected. Also on bill are The Merry Wives of Windsor and Stop Thief with mass audience appeal, plus vaudeville acts led by Blanche Walsh and other notable acts at nearby venues.

Dlanta Theater Atlanta Stratford Merry Wives of Windsor

Supreme Court of Georgia Judgments Affirmed in Numerous Cases

Georgia Supreme Court affirms numerous judgments from lower courts including Grear v McDonald and Breckburn v Lea, with judges Bell G Battle Hewlett Den nin Staton Phil ips, Park, Mathews, Rawlings, Frank Park, Edwards, and others listed. Attorneys general and solicitors general represent plaintiffs in error in multiple cases across counties including Dooly, Ware, Fulton, Bibb, Wilkes, Newton, Grady, Paulding, Morgan, and others. The decision covers cases involving banks, corporations, and individuals, with formal affirmations from the high court.

Judaments Grear Et al McDonald Et al Dooly Superior Judee Las Aeter Watts Powell Mathews Jesss Harris Feagin & Hancnck Kennedy State Imanuel Rawlings Hines & Jordan Clayton Lee Moore Harrell Wiigham Grady Frank Park Cain W . Wine Ero RC Bell Gollertor Errel Supreme Court OF Georgia Frank State Fulton Superior Roan Reuben Arul Rosser Brandon Uwerbert Haas Eonard Haat Thomas Sneider Hugh M Dorsey Frank A Hope Worthan Paulding Edwards J_J Narthcutt T Camp W. Jp "Roberts S Welder J R Hutcheson AL. Bartlett

Miss Margaret Wilson Not Engaged To Fisher Denial Issued

Washington February 18 An official denial was issued by the White House regarding reports that Miss Margaret Wilson the eldest daughter of the president was engaged to be married to Boyd Fisher of Kangasuty Missouri The statement clarifies the rumor and confirms no engagement.

Washington Margaret Wilson Boyd Fisher Kangasuty White House

Obituary notices from Glennville area dated February

Charles Padgett of Glennville dies at his son C C Padgett's home at 4 AM aged about 93. Survived by five children, two brothers, two sisters, and many grandchildren. Funeral at residence Thursday at 3 PM with interment in Oakland Cemetery. Other obituaries note Amelia Bell 85, Mrs Anne Boetwright, Mrs Martine Meyers, and James B Puckett among local deaths with details of survivors and burial plans.

Charles Padgett Glennville Padgett Tattnall C C Padgett F A Henner Reidsville G W. Hallman Sristalla A. Boaster E. Stan Held Amelia P Bell DeKalb Avenue Matme Mart Meyers Techs John W. Zuber Mint Shoals Avenue Zuber S 1Vester PA Methvin Roe McCuen Eying Ton Ky Joseph Edward Maddox Joseph Edward Maddow North Avenue Mays Street Oakland Cemetery James B. Puckett James B Puckett Chestnut, Street Masons Church Yard

Rejection of School Course Plan for Mrs Young

In Chicago on February 18 the Wis Filla Flags Young superintendent of schools faced a rebuff from the board of education. The proposed course was sent to a committee for revision after being described as deficient in fundamentals. Mrs Young claimed principals supported the plan based on the needs of the schools.

Chicago Wis Filla Flags Young Board of Education Today Young

Bishop Nelson to Preside at Angell Lecture

Bishop Nelson will preside at Dr Angell's lecture Saturday night at Carnegie Hall. Dr Angell spoke Sunday night in Boston on Military Power and National Welfare. He has studied the world peace movement and written a major book on the topic. The lecture is free and open to all.

Bishop Nelson Angells Carnegie Hall Dr Angell Boston

Women Entrenchment Bill Defeated in Assembly

In Cape Town the Union of South Africa faced a narrow defeat on the entrenchement of women bill as it failed on its first reading in the house of assembly by 48 to 47. The vote reflected sharp debate over extending women's rights within the Union.

Cape Town Union of South Africa Union of South Africa House of Assembly

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