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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
14
Birmingham and Atlanta Laud Banquet for Methodist Univ Bid
Speeches at the Atlanta chamber of commerce banquet praised Bishop Kilgo and Bishop Candler, Atlanta and Birmingham leaders, and the effort to locate a Methodist University in the South. The event at Druid Hills Golf Club highlighted Southern religio cultural aims, with Asa Candler, Jim Woodward, and John Temple Graves among speakers. Leaders pledged united support for the university, regardless of site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Druid Hills
Educatonal Commission
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Basure
Bishop Kilgo
Bishop Candler
Atlanta
Mel Wilkinson
Asa Candler
Jim Woodward
Birmingham
P G
John Temple Graves
Ran Methodist University
Methodist
Birmingham Oratorai
Candler
Durham
Auigo
Tts
Harvard Columbia Pennsylvania
New England
Oglethorpe University
Sidney Lanter
Presbyterian
New Methodist University
James G Woodward
Bishop Rigo
Maser
ME Brittain
Educaton
Georgia
Brittain
Asan Candler
Mr Candler
Simfingham Chamber of Commerce
Commission
United Support of Atlanta
Great University funding sparks bid from Atlanta
The commission heard speculation that a $1,060,000 grant for the Great University would be funded, with $100,000 from Atlanta. As adjournment neared, no city choice was announced though Atlanta and Birmingham led the field, with Hendersonville, NC briefly in contention. Delegations led by Mr Sheok and Col. Frank P Glass pressed their case vigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Commission
Birmingham
Hendersonville
N C
Mr Sheok
Frank P Glass
Birmingham News
H. J. Thornton Rests in West View Cemetery
H J Thornton a well known insurance man from College Park died at his home on Tuesday afternoon after paralysis. Funeral services were held at his home and burial followed at West View. he was a deacon, mason, and loyal to church and lodge. He was born in 1840 in Columbus and survived by five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H J Thornton
Coltere Park
Reat
F G Kellay
West View Cemetery
Willam Weld
G Tandsey
Baynard Willingham
Fred Shaefer
Mason
T Tf Lynch
College Park
Columbus
Nathaniel M
Ariminth Thornton
Penfield
Mercer) University
Mary Lelia Appler
Jacob Appler
Virginia
Henry
Stacy Nat
Annie
Thornton
College Park Baptist Church
Atlanta
Redd Fatally Injured Jumping From Wagon Near Atlanta
JM Reda a 60 year old man died last night from a fractured skull after jumping from his wagon when the horses ran away near Bellwood Avenue in Atlanta. Surviving are his wife three sons E E AJ and Dr HL Redd two daughters three sisters and six brothers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jm, Reda
Limaville
Bellwood Avenue
Atlanta
E E
HL. Redd
Also Mentioned on This Page
University of
North Carolina
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Warren A Candler
New University
North
Express
Mater & Berkele, Inc
Great University
WIN Methodist University
Asa G Candler
H. J. Thornton
Redd
Eiseman Bros., Inc
Doe
Serge, Cassimere
Wool
Men’s Union
Omeric
Peter Hill
Mentor Union
DR. Diemel
Panamas
Bangkoks
Palm Beach
Little Junior
Pia- Mate
Whitehall St
Allhlye
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