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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1914
Page
7
In Atlanta lawmakers heard testimonies from suffrage advocates and opponents. Proponents argued equal suffrage as public housekeeping and a duty to the people. Opponents warned it could enfranchise negro women and threaten state rights. Mrs Felton wrapped the session with a forceful pro C ID defense.
A speaker argues that negro women dominate ballots in Georgia and should have polling places in public schools. She questions taxation without representation and asks why women cannot help make laws as they run homes and churches. The debate ends with a vote against executive session as a bill advances, promising lively floor action.
Miss Katherine Reese screamed for help during a late night ride in a touring car. C C Cook and Arthur Pope were taken into custody after officer O R K Jones intervened at Pesehtres and Marietta Streets. Reese claimed a knife was shown, though she later could not appear in court due to illness. The pair posted bail of 25.75 dollars. Mary Donaldson testified she did not see a knife during the incident.
At the National Association of Supervisors of State Banks annual meeting in Allanic City New Jersey speakers urge western states to harmonize banking laws with federal rules before a new currency system. Michigan’s Edward H Doyle attacks private banks saying their days are numbered and supports uniform blue sky laws targeting only get rich quick concerns.
Attorneys and railroad officials from states along the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system gathered in St. Louis today to attend the funeral of Martin L. Clardy. Yate, the solicitor general and vice president of Missouri Pacific, attended. the road’s offices were closed for the day.
The Atlanta Humane Society plans a 25000 endowment for dumb animals funded by donations and a 5000 pledge from retiring president Colonel J F Burke. If 20000 more is raised, Burke will provide his specified amount in his will, with funds used for a headquarters with ambulance and veterinary services, an inspector for street animals, and owner education campaigns. The annual meeting elected new officers including Dr Condon as president and Col Hall as first vice president.
Decatur Ga July 7 Special The Decatur Board of Trade plans a series of automobile trips over DeKalb county to improve familiarity among residents. The first trip will depart Decatur Wednesday at 3 pm with about fifty merchants and citizens touring Stone Mountain, returning about 6 pm.
Rome July 7 violence marred the last two days of elections for city and provincial councils across Italy. In the Borghese constituency one man was killed and another seriously injured in a riot during the voting.
To the voters of the Tenth Ward Samuel N Frdeman announces his candidacy for Council from the Tenth Ward subject to the white primary in 1914 He vows a conservative economical yet aggressive businesslike administration and promises modern city improvements if elected urging votes and influence from Atlanta citizens.
The Yaryan Naval Stores plant in Brunswick sold at public outcry for 425000 to Empire Investment company, headed by Albert Fendig. Court-ordered sale may be voided by US trustee J C Blair, with 1400 jobs at stake if sale is confirmed. related Gulfport plant set for next Tuesday auction.
Commerce Ga July 7 Special Complete arrangements have been made for the reception and entertainment of the Georgia Weekly Press association which convenes in Commerce on July 13 14 and 15 The 225 delegates have been assigned to homes and three hotels prepare to take care of the extra visitors garden party planned for Wednesday night July 34 on Dr ard Mra L G Hardmans lawn The dinner will be served at 830 pm with townspeople furnishing the supper on long tables under the macastre trees on the lawn This democratic plan ensures a large gathering and a pleasurable evening After the dinner a program of speeches will be carried out featuring Dr Gilbert Dobbs The Empire State of the South Governor John M Slaton The Georgia Press P B T McCutcheon Franklin News and Banner Georgia Raised Hams and Red Gravy B Y Clarke Brooks county Pressing Engagements Cliff Grubb Sylvester Local Northeast Georgia John N Holder Jackson Herald Jefferson In Memoriam W G Sutlive Savannah Press Blue Tinted Skies W D Upshaw Golden Age Coming Commerce H Abit Nix Commerce The Game Outlook Jesse E Ser cer Empire State The Federal League J A Datts Albany Herald
Tifton Georgia July 7 Special The summer term of Tift superior court convened with Judge W J Thomas presiding in the new courthouse. He delivered a forceful charge to the grand jury highlighting violence and pistol crimes. He noted 809 indictments in six months across fifty seven counties for crimes arising from unholstering pistols and urged enforcement. He cited illegal liquor and gambling as other crime causes.
A composed group of Cantrell supporters and lawyers will meet with the prison commission and Governor Slaton on Thursday to urge commutation for Jim and another Cantrell boy. Governor Slaton has granted four reprieves and faces petitions and jurors' letters urging clemency.
Waycross Georgia July 7 special a one year old girl Eana Jamey daughter of Mr and Mrs Jaynes died after swallowing carbolic acid at her mother s sister s home A bottle of the acid was found in a tub and the child swallowed some before it could be stopped Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon The incident was reported from Waycross and stated the family involved.
The First Methodist church of Athens Georgia on July 7 adopted formal resolutions backing Southern Methodist plans to place a great denominational university east of the Mississippi, urging the general commission to consider Athens as a suitable site and then supporting locating the university in Atlanta after Athens.
Macon Ga July 7 Special a Bibb county county primary result shows a deceased former resident W J Moseley elected as one of three members of the Bibb county democratic executive committee. His name was placed by H F Burden who hoped to honor an old friend. The error was found when a relative notified Burden that Moseley had been dead ten years.
Louieville reports city comptroller Samuel M Wilhite was arrested on embezzlement charges after experts found about 14 500 missing from the treasury since 1911. He allegedly used loans on contractor bonds to cover lumber deals. His daughter’s sudden wedding followed the arrest.
Buchanan Georgia July 7 Special. Monroe Henderson, an itinerant negro from Anniston, shot and wounded planter KR McPherson after trespassing on his south of the city property. McPherson’s wound is not dangerous. Henderson fled but was tracked by a bloodhound and captured in a local house loft within about an hour. He was jailed without further resistance.
A cluster of brief obituaries notes deaths of H A Graham aged years at a private sanitarium with service at Patterson's chapel and burial at Indian Creek Ga. George E Huguley aged 63 dies at private sanitarium after a month’s illness. services at Barnesville burial at grave. Leroy Walker 28 dies suddenly at Screven County home. funeral tomorrow. Mrs Pinky M Williams aged 56 dies at home 67 Savannah Street. funeral at Bloomfield's chapel and burial at Tanner churchyard. Mrs Ethel Nalley dies at private sanitarium. funeral at Peachtree church. interment in church yard. Miss Virginia Bridwell 60 dies at 15 Warren Street Kirkwood. funeral at residence and interment Oakland. Mrs Susan E Lowe funeral at residence 192 Myrtle Street. interment Oakland.
James T. Wright, vice president and general manager since 1890, will retire July 16. HR Grimshaw, Seaboard Air Line official, will succeed him in Savannah in the interim. Wright plans not yet announced post retirement, with talks of a new business venture departing Macon.
CAL WEPT? The week features Willa Holt Wakefield praised as a top Atlanta performer with engaging songs. Also showing is The House of Bondage by Reginald Wright Kell, a bold stage drama about social issues, plus Woman Against Woman and Seven other biograph pictures opening this week at the Grand.
Buchanan Ga July 7 Special Forest Lipscomb shot and killed by Ed Griffin at a Southern railway camp near Waco yesterday evening. A dog led a posse to a tree where the suspected slayer hid. He was brought to the county jail.
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