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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1914

Page

4

Wreck on Georgia Southern and Florida line fatal and injures

A 2:32 am wreck 6 miles south of Macon on the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad injured more than twenty five people and killed Carson Ingram aged 12 and two unidentified men. The Dixie Flyer narrowly averted a second disaster as flagman F G Warner and traveling rep J Pearson Signal the train to stop. Vice President J B Munson’s private car went off the embankment while other Pullman cars were derailed.

Com Lont Macon Gum Creek J. B. Munson Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad Pullman F. G. Warner Dixie Flyer J. Pearson Macon Telegraph Marner Warner

Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices in Georgia

A collage of brief death notices from Georgia sources reports the passing of Mrs. Anaries A sauusom and several others across Decatur Brunswick Rome and Athens. The items list survivors including spouses children siblings and in some cases funeral arrangements or interment details. The notices reflect local church affiliations addresses and burial plans with limited biographical detail.

Acker's Nose Broken In City Police Confrontation

Acker, auditor of Albany Terminal, was badly beaten by Officer D J Mims after a streetcar incident involving Mims' 5 year old daughter. The officer is suspended pending police commission investigation. Acker denies wrongdoing and says he only reprimanded the motorman. The incident has caused community tension and the investigation is highly anticipated.

Albsing Ie D. Acker Albany Terminal Company D. J. Mims Uts Eity Police Commission Mims Acker Ward Mims

Wilson for Head of New Oglethorpe

A report from the nominating committee urges immediate president selection for the revived Oglethorpe University. Directors debate Wilson’s possible tenure, while Thornwell Jacobs denies personal motive and hints at the Wilson option as a future head.

Wilson NEW Oglethorpe

Atlanta Boy Hoboes Caught in Valdosta

Two 18 year old men from Atlanta were arrested in Valdosta Ga and charged with stealing. They reportedly slept in the engine room of the city power plant and were being held awaiting extradition to Atlanta. Mrs Arnold learned of the arrest and traveled to Valdosta for the boys return.

Valdosta Atlanta Jacksonville Xing Merton R. Arnold Parke Jacktsonville Arnold Wwears Riverside “Miliary Academy Gainesvill Parks Wan Tech- College Sare East St. Harles Avyenue City Arniold Parks Neot Arnold

More Schools and Less Movies Says Judge Fite

Dalton Ga January 9 Special Judge A W Fite urged the Brand jury that children stay in school until about 4 PM to avoid hours at movie houses He tied the remark to an alimony case where the wife allegedly spent time at moving picture shows He called for strict censorship to remove immorality and trashy content that dulls minds and attracts youths after school hours

Dalton A. W. Vite Brand Fite Judge Fite

Speakers to Discuss Progress of Atlanta

A mass meeting to explore if Atlante is moving forward will be held Sunday night at 7 45 o'clock at the Baptist Tabernacle church. City Attorney James Mayson Police Chief Beavers Dr R R Kimes J 4 McCord vice president of Third National Bank and Judge Nash Broyles will speak as representative figures. Dr McConnell pastor of the Tabernacle will preside.

Atlante Baptist Talbernaca Church James Mayson Beavers R. R. Kimes J. 4. McCord Third National Bank Nash Broyles McConnell the Tabernacle

Wreck Near Cartersville on Western and Atlantic Rail

A head on collision ten miles south of Cartersville Georgia involved an engine and a fast southbound freight on the Western and Atlantic line. Both train crews escaped injury by jumping clear as three cars were ditched between Emerson and Hugo.

Cartersville Sanuary Y Repeclal Western and Atlantic Railway Emerson Hugo

Oglethorpe plans campus and South campaign drive

The executive committee urges immediate construction bids for university buildings on Silver Lake tract and a $500,000 southern fundraising drive to realize Oglethorpe as the Princeton of the south. Nominating committee report adopted. James R. Gray named president with several vice presidents and directors listed. A dinner at the Apsley hotel featured remarks from prominent out of town directors.

Iit Edgar Watkins John Brice Matheson Tech Leland Stanford University Stanford Davis Starr Jordan Aly Thornwell Jacobs Oxlethorpe Oglethorpe Oglethorne Dr. Jacobs Oplethorpe Wilson Jacobs Woodrow Wilson Oglethborpe Jacobe Atlanta G. A. Campbell Quitman John St Gray Atlantanus Edgar Watting Oglethorpe University Es Ie Silver Lake Jacoba South Princeton Southland James R. Gray James W. Taglish Sui William Randolph Hearst James I. Vance Nashville Tenn Senator Hoke Smith J. Cheston King John K. Ottley W. M. Manbey F. W. Coleman D. Montgomery Wilmer L. Moore Marietta J. Hammond Griffin F. M. Inman D. J. McIntyre New Orleans J. W. Hammond Henry Matsey Hock HM G.C L.” Lewis J. P. Davie Greenville Frank L. “Hudson LaGrange Joseph Dendy Br. U. 1 Stacey Elberton Irwin Alexander Augusta Lindamoon Columbus Miss J. B. Harris Lawyerneville J. G. Herndon la Grange Gai H. Malloy Qultman C. A. Campbell Apsley Hotel

Refugee women trudging 67 miles toward Marfa Presidio

Refugee women and children trek a 67 mile border route from Presidio Texas to Marfa while Mexican and U S authorities brace for a possible assault on Ojinaga. Red Cross and U S Army prepare to care for woundeds as 3000 refugees journey through the stark border landscape. A separate note: Albert Pino son of Mexico’s vice president Jose Mario Pino Suarez arrives in New York after his father’s death amid Huerta era turmoil.

Presidio Texas Rangery Ojinaga Vila Red Cross Ang United States Army Marfa Grands Valley Plas Mds United, States Army Assety Starbs New York Albert Pino Jose Mario Pino Suarez Mexico Madero Huerta Erlied Madero Orange N. J

Four U S Seamen Drowned When Cutter Capsizes

Norfolk Virginia January 9 four sailors of the battleship Wyoming were drowned when a motor cutter capsized near the ships anchorage. Thirteen men were rescued including the boat’s skipper Olaf Olsen who later died. The accident occurred while wheellbarrows were being carried to the collier Proteus.

Norfolk Hampton “Roads Wyoming Guantanamo Cuba Minnesota Jamestown Exposition Grounds Olal K. Olsen Doatawain Jefferson Street Portemoulf George Hugg Tames Steés Newport B. I A. Roth Boz Cherry Streph Seattle Wash Theodore Baulday St. Nicholas Avenue Brooklyn Weertae Wyombge Olsen Olson Naval Hospital Porsmouth Portsmouth Norway T. H. Quinn Quinn James Glennan

Timber Land Tax Rules Clarified by Forestry Official

Washington observers report an income tax applies to timber lands from January until harvest. Taxable profit is the net after costs including timber growth protection, with deductions subject to assessment. P S Ridsdale of the American Forestry Association explains the treasury department’s decision.

Washington P. S. Ridsdale American Forestry Association Treasury Department

Atlanta Clerks Press for Twelve Hour Day Action

A mass meeting is planned for January 13 at the Auditorium to back the drive by the Retail Grocers and Butchers Association of Atlanta for shorter working hours for grocery and meat clerks. Supporters led by Mrs Peel and John M Slaton argue longer hours hurt efficiency and demand a citywide vote on a twelve hour day with lunches to be served by Atlanta made products.

Atlanta John M. Slaton Retail, Grocers and Butchers' Association Slaten Fett Feel Will Ax WL. Peel Fuiay T. Camp Ever- Inc

Final Tribute to Gen Buckner With Funeral Train to Frankfort

General Simon Bolivar Buckner dies at Glen Lu Kentucky at 82. Funeral train will carry remains from Munfordville to Frankfort for burial, with the widow and close family proceeding ahead of the body. Buckner, veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars, former Kentucky governor, and 1896 vice presidential candidate, died of age-related infirmities.

Munfordville Simon Bolivar Buckner Glen Lu Frankfort Ebgut Buckner Muntordytile Old Axe Seneral Buckner Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr Unites States Army Fort Thomas West Point United States Army Kentucky United States Palmer Huckner Contreras Churuburaco Miline de Rey Ian Ken Uchey A .Buckner Buckners Langland Virginia Jari de Ma Glasborne Richmond A. 8. Grant

Englishman Arrested on Charge of Forgery

New York dispatch reports Kenneth Gordon, a young Englishman, arrested for robbing his Manchester importing firm of 30000 by forging check endorsements. Detectives say Gordon confessed and claimed the money was lost while making books on horse races.

New York Kenneth Gordon Manchester Gordon

Born a Slave Negro Woman Dies at 105 in Altoona

Altoona Pa January 9 Mrs Chaney Tillman 105 years old died here yesterday born a slave near Culpeper Court House Va Her last master was Colonel Ottoway Carter Pung trend her and all his slaves in 3

Altoona Chaney Tillman Culpepper Court House Ottoway Carter

Waycross Girl Dies From Severe Burns

Waycross Ga January ei With six classmates from Piedmont College serving as pallbearers Miss Mary Lee Williams died today from burns received Tuesday night She was hospitalized with a serious condition and doctors held little hope for recovery Surviving relatives include her brother Mrs M L Williams and three sisters Mrs Harry Robertson Mrs J Lester Sweat and Miss Stella Williams and a brother Ben Williams all of Waycross She was in her 18th year.

Waycross Piedmont College Mary Lee Williams Burns Tomorrew M. L. Willams Harry J. Robertson J. Lester Sweat Stella Williams Ben Williams

Plans for Special Sermon for Colored Waiters

A special service for colored waiters is set at the First Congregational Church Sunday night at 8. The center section will be reserved for guests. Gov H H Proctor will preach The Colored Waiter’s Opportunity. Talks will be given by Joseph Wrist W Hi Jordan and P S Hale. The Hotel Men's Association will attend with A R Keene J J Service president Frederick Houser secretary and J Lee Barnes of the Mie.

Hotel Analu iFirst Congregational Cherch H. H. Proctor Joseph Wrist W. Hi Jordan P.S. Hale Hotel Men

Mass Meeting Sunday At Grand Opera House

The Men and Religious Movement urges a mass meeting for men Sunday at 3 PM at the Grand Opera House. Dr John J White of Second Baptist will speak on The Past. Rev W C Schaffer Jr of the Lutheran church will discuss The Cost and Marion M Jackson will address The Future. A large crowd is anticipated.

Grand Opera House John 3. White Second Baptist Church W. C Schaeffer Lutheran Church Marion M. Jackson

Bellingrath funeral in Atlanta area today

Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs Ida Bellingrath this Saturday morning from the residence 455 Luckie street. Pallbearers will meet at Barclay & Brandon 248 Tv y street at 10 o clock. Reverend Lincoln Meonneill will officiate. Interment at West Creek cemetery.

Ruth deTreville South Pryor Street Hom Annie W. deTreville George A. Bland Abs. A. M. Moore West View Helen Wooten Hélen Parrest Park Forrest Grove Cemetery Coeur de Lien Feachtres Cain Streets Order of the Temple Geo. Sbanks D. E. Shumarer C. G. Attest Tripod Bellingrath Ida Gellingrath Harry Preif Berkeley Patterson Lee Gash J. Fy Ward Try. D. W. M. P. Beddingfield J. A. Robe

Racial zoning laws tested by state high courts

The Richmond and Baltimore laws, harsher than the measure, were upheld by Maryland and Virginia supreme courts. The Ashley law, a major municipal zoning act, faced opposition led by City Attorney Mayson and councilman Jesse Wood, with amendments restricting white residents from moving into houses vacated by Black families and vice versa, affecting Carey on Granger Street as the block was labeled Black.

Richmond Baltimors Supreme Courts Maryland Virginia Atlanta United States Ashley Counsil Mayson Cauinvilian Asling Oppo Negrees Alanue Fesshiborhnais Jesse Wood Howde Carey Granger Street Negracs

Turkey Funds Panama Exhibit Vote Report Pending

New York January 9 The Turkish government council of ministers approved an appropriation for a Turkish exhibit at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco The final amount will depend on a report from Turkish representatives.

New York Council of Ministers Sandraavisca

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