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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
5
A report notes someone began working out and outlining a number of details with a primary focus on launching a fitness plan. The piece hints at a formal program starting soon, driven by a key figure organizing steps and timelines.
The Southeastern Methodist university will be built in Atlanta with three temporary trustees. The campus will center on Wesley Memorial Church and Hospital as the theological and medical cores. Asa G. Candler pledges a $1,000,000 endowment as the nucleus, with discussions naming Candler University as a leading possibility.
In a dedicatory statement the donor cites God’s blessing and urges Christian education through church–owned institutions. He proposes a university grade endowment of 1 million dollars to establish an institution east of the Mississippi, controlled by the church, with nonsectarian yet Christian aims and broad support from diverse denominations. He hopes for unity among southern Methodists and other churches and asks fellow citizens for both large and small gifts to equip the project. Reaper: fully AdA GU CANDLER TM
Dr K Foster of College Park sends a card to The Constitution denying his father’s charges against him. He claims his father’s accusations are false and cites unbearable conduct by the father toward him and his mother. He says he was assaulted by his father when his arm was broken and denies stealing his father’s medical instruments.
Joseph Ettor of the Industrial Workers of the World arrived in Greenville to direct a strike at the Monaghan cotton mill. A meeting adopted a resolution of demands. the mill, closed for a week, reopened with minimal stock on hand and plans to operate normally. About 750 workers were idle during the stoppage.
Governor John M Slaton and Mayor James G Woodward praise Atlanta's victory in securing a Methodist university. They forecast Atlanta as a premier southern educational center, centralizing Southeast educational strength and attracting ambitious young citizens. They suggest naming the institution after Mr. Candler in recognition of his generosity.
The Educational Commission selected Atlanta as the site for a new Methodist university, praising the city for progress, reform, and civic virtue. Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina were considered, but Atlanta’s atmosphere and morals reassured the commission that the university would benefit from the city’s example and influence. The commission expects Atlanta’s cooperation to shape young Southern men into principled and serviceable leaders for the nation.
Marshall Nelms and family pursue every hint in the case of a missing sister believed lured west. A Montana likely purchase, and possible India route are weighed as post office sleuths examine a Carson City letter and a confidential inquiry unfolds with officials in Atlanta and Est Point.
Chief Beavers has directed the police to furnish the record of Innes in New York. The Constitution notes past efforts by the department to locate Innes on a charge brought by his first wife who accused him of abducting their child. The wife now holds no warranty against Veirs and the Nevada lawyer.
Washington July 16 administration senators pressed to confirm Thomas D Tunes to the federal reserve board as allies sought to sway holdouts. Opponents warned of an adverse report but some backers grew hopeful, with a final vote unlikely for days as banking chair Hitchcock and others maneuver. The Warburne nomination awaits action until Jones moves forward.
Chairman Hitchcock praised Warburg in a favorable report while Hitchcock believed Warburg declined the committee invitation fearing heckling and embarrassment. Warburg sent a telegram to Representative Oglesby denying unwillingness to appear, stating fear of questions and that he did not authorize any negotiations on his behalf.
An aristocratic stranger remarks that a Blackfriars club exists in the town. The statement notes the club is described as composed of colored coats in a ceremonial or festive context.
An old advertisement promotes a tonic called General Ton te Take Grove s The Old Standard Grove that claims well known tone properties of quinine and iron. It promises malaria relief and blood enrichment boosting the whole system for 50 cents.
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