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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1914

Page

8

Senators Debate McCrory Book Bill Amid Long Speech

The Georgia Senate spent hours arguing the McCrory school book bill with a Tuesday morning vote planned. Senator Miller delivered the longest address in years, while amendments sought to control book prices and provide free state school books. The body adjourned, planning to reconvene Monday as Athens hosts a legislative barbecue and officials tour state institutions.

Senate McCrory B S Miller The Twenty Fourth State Senate Miller Georgia Canada California Witter Grant Perry Ontario Irwin Perry Alleng Athens Union Station Soelock Athena Elven Chamber of Commerce

Jacobs Will Preach at Central Church

Dr Thornwell Jacobs will fill the pulpit at Central Congregational Church Carnegie Way and Mills Street Sunday morning as supply during a vacancy. Despite heat and member absence, attendance is rising. Sunday evening a union service of the Christian Endeavor Society and the church at Toclock will be led by Miss Margaret Lederle.

Central Congregational Church Carnegie Way Mills Street Thornwell Jacobs Christan Endows01 Society Toclock Margaret Lederle

Annual Barbecue at The Terraces by John A. Haynes

The annual barbecue hosted by John A L Haynes occurred Thursday at his country home The Terraces. Attendees enjoyed Brunswick stew and other dishes under shade trees while peaches watermelons and grapes abundant.

Luthersville John AL Haynes

Gas Consumers Prepare for Fight Over Gas Rates

Atlanta residents and a coalition fight proposed gas rate hikes by the Atlanta Gas Light Co. Critics accuse the utility of monopoly pricing, citing coal costs, oil prices, and freight rates. Birmingham’s 90 cent rate is cited as leverage as campaigns push for a 10 cent target and a formal investigation.

Gaz Im Tlanta Gas Light Company Atfianta Atlanta Atlanta Gas Light Company Ro ‘Turner Birmingham Conot Consumers League Far Read Commission Conscill Councils

Peace Treaties Signed With South American Nations

Washington announces 24 secretaries sign peace treaties with Argentina Brazil and Chile binding those nations and the United States to submit to a year of inquiry for unresolved differences that diplomacy cannot settle.

Washinegton Gutsy Bryans Argentine Braz Chile United States

Backer of McLendon Locked Up in Fulton County Jail

J Etheridge a McRae real estate man and fund raiser for McLendon’s gubernatorial bid is jailed in the Fulton County Tower on a charge of being a common cheat and swindler. He arranged drafts for entry funds from Atlanta businessmen and chatted with a reporter but offered little comment on the political matter.

J . Etheridge McRae Gn Guyt McLendon McLendons Fulton County Etheridge Nash Broyles Lther Atlanta McLendon Uim Barker Wiley Jts McRae Jgir Etharidge Tower Constitution Fria

Senator Anderson Promises Fair Play For Senate Candidates

Randolph Anderson candidate for governor pledges to ensure fair play for United States Senate hopefuls in each county. He will urge county committees to confer with opposing candidates to ensure county delegations to the convention reflect the people's vote for both governor and senate.

O . Elkins Randolph Anderson Anderson United States Senate Senate

Detective Lloyd Parks helps trap shop thieves

Lloyd Parks president of the Parks Chambers Hardwick company acted as Sherlock Holmes to exposing a gang robbing his store. Three youths Howard Jones 17 Harry Baldwin 18 and W G Gowan 19 were arrested. Jones confessed to stealing a suit with other menswear worth about 200 dollars. Baldwin and Gowan held with Jones. bonds set at 900 dollars each.

Lloyd Parks Parks Chambers Hardwick Company Sherlock Holmes Howard Jones LaFrance Street Parks-Chambers Hardwick Harry Baldwin Baltimore Place W G Gowan Campbell Ton Road Parks Jones Baldwin and Gowan

Plan an Elopement Fears Children’s Reaction in Gainesville

Mrs EH Jewell and L Louder of Gainesville eloped to Atlanta and were married Thursday night by Rev John F Purser pastor of West End Baptist church They have gone to Tampa on their honeymoon Each is parent of five children and chose Atlanta for the wedding to avoid uncertain reactions from their offspring.

EH. Jewell L. Louder Milk Gainesville Atlanta John F Purser West and Baptist Church Tampa

Souvenir theft at Burns Cottage in Ayr

Dumfries Scotland July 24 David Graham Carmichael a New York silk importer pleaded guilty in the county court to stealing a brass handle from an antique bureau in Robert Burns Cottage Ayr. He was fined $125. An attorney said the accused was drunk when taking the article as a souvenir. Notice announces new dining car service on the Atlanta Chattanooga line with Nos 92 and 93 and the discontinuation of Nos 1 and 2.

Dumfries Scotland David Graham Carmichael New York City Ayr Robert Burns Carmichael St. L. Ry Atlanta Chattanooga

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