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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1914

Page

14

Antitrust Bills Ready By Monday In Senate

Wallington July 10 The senate judiciary and Interstate commerce committees pressed to perfect anti trust bills by Monday with amendments to the interstate trade commission bill. They debated orders not to affect Sherman act, possible admission for mitigating sentences, and strengthening or limiting railroad securities authority. Accompanying bills on Clayton and favorable unions faced review as momentum grew to consolidate three anti trust measures on the senate floor next week.

Commission Trade Commission Newlands House Interstate Commerce Commission Senate

No Tax Equalization For Washington Co

Milledgeville Georgia July 10 Specta Washington county adjoining Baldwin is one of the few counties in the state with no tax equalization board in operation. Three appointees declined, but last week three men were sworn in as tax equalizers. It is too late for this year, so Washington will have no tax equalization for 18s. The same board will be ready for business by next February.

Milledgeville Specta Washington County Baldwin Board of Loan and Revenues A. Y. H. Jordan Davisboro G. F. Dukes Sandersville H. Jordan Hodges Oconee Washington Feary Maton Bibb County Board of Education Bruce

Dr DuBose Returns From Buffalo Epworth League Trip

Dr HM DuBose arrived Friday after attending the International Epworth League conference in Buffalo North Carolina. He spoke at Niagara Park July 4 celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Ghent. He will preach at First Methodist Church Sunday morning on An Ancient Protest and evening on A Good Standing in Life. If weather allows the outdoor service will be on the church lawn.

HM. DuBose Buffaio N. C Niagara Park Ghent England America DuBose iLife

Conservatives Still in Control in Bibb

Bibb county executive committee named in the recent county primary held its initial meeting. Curran R. Ellis elected chairman with ER. K. Hines secretary and Chris Sheridan treasurer, all long associated with the conservative wing of the Democratic party. A committee was formed to investigate a $90 voters list claim. John S. Moseley substituted for the late W. J. Moseley on the executive slate.

Macon Bibb P. H. Gambrell Curran R. Ellis ER. K. Hines Chris Sheridan John 5. Moseley Jate W. J. Moseley John &. Moseley

Thunderous wind and hail devastate crops at Bremen Ga

Bremen Georgia July 10 Special report describes a fierce wind and hail storm that struck late yesterday. At Waco three miles southwest of Bremen the storm damaged cotton and corn with many cotton fields completely destroyed. A county mule was killed by lightning while another mule under the same shed escaped.

Bremen Waco Bre-men

Bainbridge to Have Water Meter System

Bainbridge Georgia council approves a water meter ordinance after eight months of study. The city will pay for meters and install them by January 1, with new rates expected to lower costs for average users while taxing wasteful consumption.

Bainbridge Bainbridge H&g Fone

Section hand killed by switch engine at Waycross

Waycross Ga July 10 Dennis Jackson a section hand of the Atlantic Coast Line was run over and instantly killed by a switch engine in the freight yards this afternoon.

Waycross Dennis Jackson

Hardwick Addresses West Georgia Voters in Columbus

Hon. Thomas W. Hardwick, U S Senate candidate, spoke to about a hundred Muscogee county voters in the Columbus court house. He was introduced by G H Howard Bay and had earlier day's stops in Hamilton and western Harving county, departing Columbus at 10 for the eastern state.

Columbus Thomas W. Hardwick United States Senate Muscogee County Court i Howse

Miss Ruth Dunn Faces Assault Charge in Court

Ruth Dunn of 1 ½ South Pryor street, daughter of a Rome, Georgia policeman, issues a warrant for William Williams in municipal court on a charge of assault and battery. Earlier, Williams claimed she was his wife after an affray on Whitehall street. in a prior bigamy trial he was acquitted and denied the marriage. Dunn warns she may charge perjury if Williams is not convicted, citing conflicting testimony in two courts.

Milas Ruth Dunn Pryor Street Rome, Ga A. W. Williams Dillon Street Iss Dunn Wiliams Miss Dunn Williams Whitehall Street Wise Dunn

Winged Whale Ready for TrialFlight from St John s to Azores

The hull nicknamed Winged Whale and its pilot Lieutenant John Porte prepare for a dangerous July voyage from St John s N F to the Azores. The aircraft features two independent 160 horsepower engines and faces tropical storms that could end the attempt.

Ant John Porte Beross Wader St. John's N.F Azores J.C. Porte

Settlement sought in crematory dispute arbitration hinted

Indications Friday suggested Pell W. Foster of New York Destructor would press arbitration to settle the fight with Mayor Woodward over the 276000 crematory project. The mayor said the city has nothing to arbitrate and must pursue court action or take the plant per contract. The dispute widens as Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills sues to stop clinkers dumping on its property.

Pell W. Foster New York Destructor Company Woodward Inwintson Foster Destructor Company Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills Morrow Transfer and Storage Company Oscar Wigas Failla

Baldwin Co Hailstorm Destroys Crops In Milledgeville Area

Milledgeville Georgia July 10 Special. One of the worst hailstorms in this region struck north of Browns Crossing in Baldwin county. The storm hit around 9 pm and raged long enough to devastate corn cotton and other crops. Damages likely run into thousands of dollars with significant crop losses for several farmers.

Milledgeville Brown's Crossing Baldwin County

Six Year Old Preacher Charlie Turner Preaches Sunday

A six year old boy preacher from Ejerida named Charlie Turner will preach at Buckhead Baptist church Sunday night at eight. He has drawn attention across Atlantec churches after stirring sermons at Baptist Tabernacle Payne Memorial and the Christian Church. His deep scriptural knowledge has left listeners impressed.

Charlie Turner Ejerida Buckhead Baptist Church Charlie Baptist Tabernacle Payne Memorial The Christian Church

New County Advocates Cut Melon at Capitol

An old fashioned water melon cutting occurred on the state capitol grounds after adjournment. Participants included legislators, statehouse officials, and newspapermen. Melons were donated by the area proposed for the new Griggs county. Pickett of Terrell hosted and led the ceremonies.

State Capitol Statehouse Griggs Pickett Terrell Georgia

Hutchens Visits Gwinnett Voters In Georgia

Lawrenceville July 10 special Hon G R Hutchens candidate for the short senatorial term was in Lawrenceville for a brief visit on Friday He did not give a public address due to train schedule confusions but met voters at their places of business and planned an address for the end of the month He then left for Toccoa where he spoke that night

Lawrenceville G. R. Hutchens

Friends to Honor Col Sam W Small At Dinner

Invitations issued to friends to meet Saturday evening July 11 at 4 o'clock at the Bohemian restaurant in the Dakota hotel. The gathering aims to testify to Colonel Small's good fellowship with a unique program and plentiful refreshments.

Sam W. Small Harry Silvermurs Dakota Hotel Colonel Small Colonel Smalls

Judge Nat Harris Addresses Lyons Voters in July Stall

Lyons Ga July 10 Special Hon C Harris a gubernatorial candidate spoke to a good audience at the new Auditorium drawing favorable impression from voters. Harris has many friends in Toombs county. His address was described as conservative in tone.

Students Visit Tallulah Falls From University of Georgia

The summer school at the University of Georgia traveled to Tallulah Falls to view the falls and study the hydroelectric power plant. Some students will stay an extra day and several others over Sunday, with special trains bringing the parties to the resort.

Athens University of Georgia Tallulah Falls

Doctor Orders Resinol For Bad Ringworm In 1914

New York March 9 1914 A patient describes a four month ringworm rash on the forehead and itching. After trying home remedies a doctor recommended Resinol Soap and Ointment which gave quick relief. The testimonial claims two jars cured the disease and notes resinol also helps eczema pimples dandruff sores and piles. Free trial offer from Resinol Baltimore Md.

New York Church Dept Ain Reslnol Baltimore

Third Plague Victim Dies in New Orleans

New Orleans July 10 Public health officers report a fourth case and three deaths from the hutonie plague since the June 27 outbreak. Leon de Jean a begro boy aged ill July 5 at 2327 SE Am wheel was removed to an isolation hospital. Undertakers must await death investigations before burial permits. Federal officers assign inspectors to the eradication work and quarantine measures affect canal zone arrivals for seven days. The Neptune assists fumigation efforts while W Aiken arrives for outbound quarantine duties.

New Orleans Public Health Service Leon de Jean W. PF. O'Reilly HD. King Ww. ¢. Rucker Canal Zone United States Neptune Philadelphia W. Aiken Washington

Woman Attempted Suicide After Warning Husband Then Poison

Mrs. Paul W. Seymour, 86, warned her husband she would drink poison at 154 South Pryor street. She then swallowed carbolic acid but her husband wrestled the vial away, burns inflicted on him, then he alerted Dr. Whitaker at Hardeman’s drug store. Both were rushed to Grady hospital, stomach pumped, antidote given, and she was reported out of danger. The incident followed financial troubles and a threat noted in a death note.

Paul W. Seymour Alexander Street South Pryor Street Seymour Filer Hardeman T. G. Whitaker Grady Hospital Whitaker Wagene Ellis Ellis Barrett Jones Avenue McGee Ferguson Newport Avenue Ferguson Eugene Nic Wotan

City to Buy Coal at Fifteen Cents Less Per Ton

The city will buy coal for water pumping stations at 15 cents per ton, a reduction from prior prices. Turley Coal and Coke and Hennymen-Norman Coal were the lowest bidders for the year, with bids of 2.40 per ton versus the city’s recent 2.35 per ton, and will be awarded the contract for the water department fuel.

Turley Coal and Coke Company Hennymen-Norman Coal Company Ead

Felder Speaks to Small Crowd in Toombs County

Lyons Ga July 10 Special. Hon T B Felder a U S senate candidate spoke to a small audience at the Auditorium. Flo came unannounced but his address was heartily enjoyed by those who remained to hear him. Felder remains little known in the county.

Houston County Macon Fort Valley Marshallville Halle Lyons T. B. Felder United States Senate Flo Felder

Druid Hills Church Gains Members From New Assembly

The new Druid Hills Baptist church organized last Sunday with 193 members and shows prospects for higher membership by next Sunday. Dr Henry Biller will preach at the church Sunday morning and evening.

Wilson Will Not Name Anybody But Warburg

Washington July 10 President Wilson will not name a replacement for Paul Warburg on the federal reserve board until the Senate acts. He backs Warburg’s decision to skip personal cross examination and contends the fight focuses blame on the Senate for an incomplete board. Amid continued efforts for Thomas D. Jones’s confirmation, acting chairman Hitchcock plans to press for public Jones testimony next week.

Washington Wilson Federal Reserve Board Paul Warburg New York Senate Mr. Warburg Warburg Banking Committee Thamas D. Jones Europe Jones Owen Hitchcock Harvester and Fine Trusty

Road to Recovery After Health Sermons in Philadelphia

Following 30 sermons preached in Philadelphia last Sunday on health most bearers are well on the road to recovery report Washington Post. The notice notes progress of individuals after health talks and highlights a hopeful outlook for those affected.

Philadelphia Washington Post

Empire Life Insurance Firm Promotes Brotherhood and Growth

Insurance News Philadelphia praises Empire Life of George as a two million dollar company with $4,021,978 assets in 1914 and a $566,584 gross surplus. It frames policyholders’ service as core, notes conservative reserves, strong asset investment, and dynamic leadership under President Reid driving ongoing expansion.

Insurance Ag Empire Life George Tife Reid Insurance News Philadelphia

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Interstate Trade Commission DR. Dubose Buffalo Trip New County Executive Committee Rutland Maier& Berkele,Inc. Gold and Silversmiths Whitehall St Hardwick West Georgia Wsapa Pri Ruth Dunn Rodman Wanamaker Mayor Hutchens Gwinnett Col Nat Harris Tallulah Paul Seymour Wife Toombs CO Druid Hills Church Reserve Board the Empire Life Eiseman Bros., Inc Luggage! OF Quality Hartmann Rance Eseman Bros., Inc Whitehall
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