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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1914
Page
6
Advertises a large wash goods sale with 12 000 yards of cottons and silks. Highlights fresh crepes voiles ratines linens and embroideries with prices from 50c to 1.50 and items like solid color crepes silk embroidered crepes and French suiting linens. Main Floor Wash Goods on right.
E RVALN lots presented a variety of dresses at low prices. Items include wool silk and cotton fabrics with black and white vones crepes linens and lingerie. Limited numbers per lot with prices ranging from 385 down to 313 and lower for seconds on the second floor.
Big Bath Towels 25x48 inch sold at 33c 50c and 59c due to warehouse fire water exposure. Despite minor flaws the towels are solid, double twisted threads, heavy and durable. Limited stock 900-75 dozen, main floor left, regular values 50c and 59c, sale price 83c.
St Paul Minn July 7 suffragists win a partial victory as resolutions committees plan to report to the National Education Association a measure approving woman suffrage and equal pay for teachers. Dr David Starr Jordan’s presidential bid falters as Dr David B Johnson withdraws, urging unity.
Principal Thomas J. McCormack of Town ship High School LaSalle Peru Illinois describes a notable social center movement. The program blends junior college features for urban and rural communities with a social center gymnasium swimming pool bowling billiard rooms and reading rooms. It includes music art lecture rooms a large auditorium and a hygienic institute with a medical expert laboratory milk station and baby care class for girls.
In Montgomery Alabama officials prepare for the Sixth Federal Reserve District bankers convention, opening at noon tomorrow to decide the plan for selecting regional bank directors. Indications suggest a fight over directing seats with one director from each of the six states and a lively contest for control may follow.
Vienna Ga July 7. Willie T Fuqua a leading Lilly merchant shot himself in the head early yesterday morning dying hours later without speaking. He operated the Lilly store with his brother Walter. both were bachelors residing above the shop. No motive was evident.
Detroit July 7 The Central Conference of American Rabbis closes session with a committee appointed to harmonize civil and Mosaic law on marriage and divorce. The group affirms Christians may be buried in Jewish cemeteries if no sectarian service or Christian symbols appear at the grave. Officers re-elected: President Moses J. Gries of Cleveland, Vice President William Rosenau of Baltimore.
A subterranean stream breached the retaining wall flooding the Simpson tunnel near Brigue. A train derailed but no injuries were reported. Passengers walked miles to Iselle while many American tourists were stalled at Brigue and Domodossola. Workmen repair tracks and pump out water with traffic to resume tomorrow.
In Stevens Mississippi on June 27 a pay car robbery left Wyatt Robinson J W Simmons and Reese Pittpatrick wounded. Mone Johnson confessed to the crime claiming he buried most of the $2300 loot after a double murder and theft. Simmons and Robinson recover, Fitzpatrick killed in the incident. Johnson was captured near Louth Mississippi and jailed guarded by sheriffs deputies.
Jackson Mississippi July 7 Testifying in the Lt. governor Bilbo bribery trial Ira H Sample Chicago attorney testified Bilbo proposed paying 35000 to the attorney general 5000 each to special attorneys and 25000 to the state as a compromise for pending litigation against Edward Hinen Lumber company Governor Earl Brewer rebutted testimony saying Hobbs offered to turn state's evidence and that he spent about 2200 of his own money to enforce laws and punish crooks
President Wilson presses Paul Warburg to reconsider his withdrawal request from the federal reserve board. Warburg says he will not accept the post, while Senate banking members contemplate testimony if the nomination proceeds. The president remains determined to secure confirmation despite opposition and a separate Chicago nomination for Thomas J. Jones.
Oyster Bay July 7 Theodore Roosevelt will emerge from Sagamore Hill where doctors ordered rest and resume political work. He will meet state leaders in New York to discuss a possible gubernatorial nominee. A decision is unlikely tomorrow as his campaign readiness remains unclear and alliance prospects with progressives and independent democrats loom.
A compact notice from Aye Co. Opticians at 14 Wiltehall advising customers to reserve duplicates of pale made up glasses for emergencies to avoid spoiling vacations due to broken eyewear.
Washington July 7 Foreign manufacturers shipped into the United States only 8.8 percent more finished products under the new tariff than under the old, Secretary Redfield said, arguing there is no ground for alarm that American factories will lose business. Imports of foodstuffs rose sharply while finished manufactures exports fell, with overall eight month trade showing a net drop in exports and a small rise in imports. Redfield attributed declines to a world wide low mood in commerce and crops shortages, noting improving crop prospects may reverse the trend.
In Bristol Tennessee Jot Barnara Wright aged 18 and Ralph Hashbarger also 18 were shot this morning after disregarding a warning from 18 year old Robert Lovell who ordered them from the Carmac farm berry field Lovell fired two shots from a double barreled gun Wright sustained a abdominal wound while Hashbarger was struck in the back Lovett fled and authorities are pursuing him
Barclay and Brandon Co funeral directors at 246 Svy St announce officers AL Brandon president JM Brandon vice president J W Awtry secretary and treasurer in a local business notice indicating leadership roles and contact location.
Friends and relatives gather for the funeral of Edwin Mobley at 10:30 AM from Mrs S A Griffin's residence 689 Peachtree Street. Pallbearers include Dr R A Smith Dr Mack Campbell Dr Cliff Morse and Mr Logan. Interment at Oakland. Carriages depart at 11:45 AM from Ft Bloomfield chapel. Funeral party travels to Barnesville for graveside service at 3 PM.
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