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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1914

Page

6

Reduced chamber meeting rates to Georgia session in Macon

The Southeastern Passenger association announces January 29 to 30 Macon meeting with reduced round trip rates set at one and one third the regular fare. Open to any state resident. Over a thousand delegates expected, with a large automobile parade on Thursday evening featuring brass bands and speakers. Notable figures include Governor John M. Slaton Senator Smith and Senator Bacon Commissioner D Price Dr A M Soule and Charles Barrrett. Charles Jen will preside as president of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Macon Chamber will host.

Southeastern Joseph, Richardson Georgia Chamber of Commerce Macon Ie Macon Zaia Tanhan John M. Slaton Smith and Bacon Bradford Knapp Washington, DC Price A M Soule State College’ of Agriculture Charles Barrrett Naional Carriers Union Charles J Jen Macon Chamber of Commerce

Man kills former wife then shoots self in Honolulu restaurant

In a Seaside hotel dining room in Honolulu on January 22 a man identified as Woodward, arriving from San Francisco aboard the Sonem2, shot and killed his former wife Margaret Phypers Stewart and then killed himself. Mrs Stewart, newly married to Charles A. Stewart of San Francisco, had joined him in Honolulu. after the ceremony she remained at the Seaside hotel. Wagner, believed to be Woodward's true name, approached her table and fired after a brief exchange, both dying almost instantly.

Woodward W Wagner

Dixon to Speak at Tabernacle Monday

Frank Dixon, a noted orator, will lecture Monday night at Tabernacle auditorium under Alkahest Lyceum agents. He argues the United States Constitution no longer answers present conditions, claiming the world has changed since its adoption and that its aims are no longer relevant.

Tabernmacle Frank Dison Dixon Alkahest Lyceum Avaiees Bowen United States

Press Crawford case before next grand jury

Burton Stith, attorney for Mrs Mary Crawford, said he would press the case before the next grand jury after witnesses testified she was implicated in the alleged murder of her husband and the current jury failed to indict. আইন The civil case will be argued before Auditor Anderson on January 26 if Reuben Arnold recovers.

Burton Stith Mary ‘Sethe Crawford Smith Solicitor Generals Office Crawford Anderson Reuben Arnold

County Board Sets Duties for Paving and Public Works Chiefs

A county board resolution punishes politics from Captain Tom Donaldson’s case by outlining the duties of the superintendent of paying and designating his brother as superintendent of public works. The measure, introduced by Commissioner Winn and passed unanimously, directs the superintendent of paving to manage new paving, advise on methods and materials, supervise oiling and road repairs, and cooperate with the public works chief, including vehicle use and equipment sharing.

Opon Tom Donaldson Board of County Commissioners Donaldson Winn Board of Commissioners of Toads Public Works Committee Bellwood Camp

Taylor Brothers Co in Bankruptcy Court Hearing

Taylor Brothers Co of Atlanta, a cotton seed oil broker, filed for a receiver in federal court. They assert assets of 27 429 28 with 21 579 28 unsecured and 5 800 secured. Deputy Clerk Beers will schedule the hearing before Judge Newman in the U S district court.

Taylor Brothers Company Atlanta Marets Fred Beers Federal Court Newman United States District Court

Convicts Make Off With Commissioner's Automobile

Rockdale county commissioner Captain W. J. Eakes faced a theft when two convicts seized his car while inspecting a convict camp. One escaped, later captured. the other, a Floyd County lifer, remains at large with a 20 cent reward. The machine was driven six miles and wrecked, costing $100 to repair. Will Jones, a Fulton county inmate, tied to multiple escapes, was recaptured after a prior return from Ducktown, Tenn.

Board of Commissioners W. J Eakes Rockdaleounty Will’ Jones Fulton County Prison Commission Ducktown Tenn Waker Whitfield Floyd Eakes

Georgia Agents Lead New England Mutual Meeting Report

Georgia agents led the New England Mutual Life Insurance agency meeting held at the Capital City club, detailing $295,600 paid-for business by WoG Huguley and strong South rising prospects. Dr Edwin W. Dwight highlighted favorable mortality saving policyholders, while F T Partridge traced the company’s 1835 charter and conservative growth. New officers and executive committee members were elected for the coming year.

Georgia New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Virginia North South Carolina Alabama Louisiana F T Partridge Boston Edwin W. Dwight Huguley Dwisht Medical Department South United States Partridge America Massachusetts Force South Home Office HL Garle New Orleans John T Jones Huntsville Ala OT Stewart Savannah W G Huguley West Point Garie L J McConnell

Eagles Gala Ball at Taft Hall Tonight

The Eagles present a dance at 4:30 p.m. in Taft Hall Auditorium Armory to raise funds for a new Eagles home. Advance tickets suggest 1500 to 2000 attendees with prizes for best dancers including a walking cane for men and a gold medal for women. Entertainment features singing by Miss Leedic 4 Tyas during intermissions. Refreshments and tickets from H J Volmer and JOS Gould building. Chaperons include Mr and Mrs J J Freeman and others.

Eagles Taft Hall Auditorium Armory Leedic Bugle H J Volmer Jos Gould Pulding J J Freeman Pearce I . Volmer H A. Trehor

Receiver Named for Atlanta Trunk Factory

The Atlanta Trunk Factory at 92 Whitehall Street was placed in the hands of Leonard Haas as receiver by Judge Newman of the U S court. Creditors filed bankruptcy proceedings noting assets about the alleged bankrupt estate and directing a bond indemnification set at 3000 dollars. An extramatinee feature, Peg O My Heart, 2:20 today.

Atlanta Trunk Whitehall Street Newman Haas

Atlanta League Denies Aims To Control City Politics

Leaders deny reports that the Peoples Administrative league aims to control Atlanta or push a liberal administration. The charter is to be prepared next week with about 5900 in treasury and 4000 to 5000 members enrolled. The group plans publicity for Atlanta and will require voter eligibility, pledges support for platform, and votes in all elections called by the league.

Peoples Administrative League Heounty Atlanta League Council Kimball House Cook County Walton County Chamber of Commerce Ansley Ansley Widen Tig

Wilson nominates officials for Mississippi and Alabama posts

President Wilson announced several nominations today in Washington. United States attorney for the northern district of Mississippi is Shedrie Hill of Greenwood. For postmaster at Ashford Alabama, L Estelle Manley is named.

Washington Wilson United States Attorney Northern District of Mississippi Wilson Shedrie Hill Greenwood Mira Ashford Ala L Estelle Manley

Road Experts to Run National Highway Supervision

Representatives from the U S government state highway departments and the American Highway Association will arrive in Atlanta in February to place the Washington Atlanta national highway under three government engineers on continuous duty. Fred Fuser, secretary of the Atlanta Convention bureau, reports via J E Pennybacker, secretary of the American Highway Association, that arrangements with the U S Bureau of Public Roads have been made.

United States Government State Highway Departments American Highway Association Atlanta Washington-Atlanta National Highway Fred Fuser

Atlanta Trip Aims to Unite Nearby Counties

The journey will be by automobile to Atlanta with the goal of fostering cooperation among the surrounding counties along the route. The effort seeks to strengthen regional ties and coordinate efforts across municipal boundaries.

Anvil-like tonic touted to drive malaria in adults

A vintage ad claim promotes a tonic named Anvigorating Pals and Sickly Pheo dShadard for adults and children. It asserts strong malaria-fighting properties and claims to strengthen the blood and build up the system in a general health improvement context.

Glove Sale Cuts Price on Celestine 86c Pair

A retailer describes selecting a Paris point embroidered glove of schmaschen kid, priced at 86c, but deems it inferior for ongoing stock. The lot of two hundred seven dozen pairs goes on sale at 59c each, with white black tan slate and black with white stitching in sizes 514 to 71g and two clasps.

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