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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1914

Page

4

Model Church in Bondage to Sin Says Pastor Holderby

Dr R Holderby of Moore Memorial Church condemns modern churches as worshipping the money god and in bondage to sin. He urges the baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire, cites Ezra, and argues the Old and New Testament churches are one. He warns idolatry persists in today’s church.

Dr & R Holderby Moore Memorial Church Holderby Fern Goa Jesus Christ Israel

Grace Plus Grit Sermon Emphasizes Self-Rueful Grit

Dr H H Proctor spoke at First Congregational Church colored on Grace Plus Grit. He urged that grace plus grit leads to success and that individuals control their destiny through personal effort and character. He said people must act rather than wait for what God will do for them.

Holy Land H H Proctor First Congregational Church

Fine concert given at federal prison

One of the season's largest audiences attended the ninth concert arranged by Professor Wilbert and the federal prison band. The crowded auditorium and widespread enthusiasm marked the program, which ranged from classical to popular selections. Warden Mover has made these concerts a popular feature for prisoners and visitors, with plans for another fine program next Sunday.

Wilbert Federal Prison Band Mover

Will of Capt West Leaves 4 EL to Son

Rome Ga. Special report states the will of Captain E. E. West, who died at Rhea Springs after a failed suicide attempt in a Chattanooga hotel, leaves his entire estate to his son after minor bequests. Former wife Mary Rela West gets one dollar. if contested, Dr George R. West holds in trust for the son. West, once a math teacher and instructor in Atlanta schools, had been separated from his wife for years. minor bequests include a motorcycle to Roy West and linen to sister Mary West of Rome.

Rome E EL West Rhea Springs Chattanooga Wamiton Tennessee Captain West Mary Rela West George R West School of Technology Atlanta Roy West Mary West

Gossip from the National Capitol and Farm Credit Tips

A Washington dispatch reports new agricultural rules extending Georgia’s closed migratory game bird season. Augusta shows the nation’s smallest school attendance relative to population. cities like Newton and Newark lead in attendance. Mothers pensions expand in 21 states to aid mothers at home. Practical advice for farmers outlines three key credit rules to ensure loans pay for themselves, stressing repayment from the earnings of purchased equipment and prudent loan terms.

Augusta Census Bureau Covington Dubuque Towa Charleston Newton Mass Newark Chelsea Hartford Conn Sverett Brockton Farmer's Bulletin Meath Rowe

Southern railways coal rate dispute stirs Congress

Washington observers report Congressmen await testimony from President Fairfax Harrison of the Southern Railway as the Senate Naval Affairs subcommittee investigates alleged discrimination against southern ports. The line says it will build a coal pier at Charleston while critics push for immediate outlet and lower rates to tidewater ports. Charleston’s coal rate to be used locally is 205 a ton. transshipment rate 140 a ton, aligned with northern ports.

Washington Fairfax Harrison Southern Railway Senate Naval Affairs Norfolk N Coal P Thom Charleston Tillman Clinchfield Titman Southern Virginia 18 Sincere Magnolia Cemetery Senate South Pennsylvania West Virginia Tidewater New York Baltimore Cuba

Romans Lead International Union At Hamilton Convention

Rome figures dominate the triennial meeting as WT Funderburk is elected president and W A Clinton becomes vice president. The convention, held in Hamilton, Ohio, also notes Detroit as the site for the 1917 gathering.

Rome International Steve Mounters' Union Hamilton Ohio

Stinson Speaks on Practical Education at Hawkinsville

Rey Richard D Stinson principal of the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute spoke at the Reading Methodist church on Practical Education the hope of the masses. He said seven weeks in New England New York and Pennsylvania confirm the need to prepare through proper schools for usefulness. He argued race prejudice will not destroy progress and urged self improvement through education.

Savannahan eligible to succeed Richardson

Savannah on duly 28 Special As a result of the death in Murfreesboro Town Friday of Major James D Richardson sovereign grand commander of Scottish Rite Masons for the southern jurisdiction and the highest Mason in the world HW Witcover af Savannah sovereign grand inspector general for Georgia is brought into international prominence by reason of the fact that he is the only man in the state who is eligible to succeed Major Richardson at a Special meeting of the supreme council which will be called within the next ninety days George Fleming Moore of Birmingham as a new lieutenant grand commander will act as grand commander Major Richardson's successor will be selected from the twenty three thirty third degree Masons in the southern jurisdiction It does not necessarily follow that Lieutenant Commander Moore will get the past.

Savannah Murfreesboro James D Richardson HW Witcover Georgia Hichardson U Supreme Council Dasa George Fleming Moore Birmingham Richardsons Moore

Plan for 85 mile railroad through Thomas and Grady counties

Thomasville July 26 Special A proposed Moultrie Southwestern railroad would run 85 miles from Moultrie through Meigs Hansell Ochlocknes and Caire touching Thomas and Grady counties with a charter petition filed. The line would start at Moultrie in Colquitt county and end near Decatur close to the Florida line.

Thomasville Thomas County Moultrie Southwestern Secretary of State Meigs Hansell and Ochlocknes This Caire Grady County Moultrie Colquitt County Decatur Floridaine

Folks At Home Call Congress

Washington July 21 Members of Congress hear from constituents urging swift action and home duty ahead of the first general election for US senators under the seventeenth amendment. Republicans stress not delaying trust legislation while Democrats seek a quick adjournment. Quorum remains the key hurdle as debate over the Interstate Commerce Commission bill resumes and cabinet changes loom.

Washington Congress United States Smoot Gailinger Cummins Interstate Trade Commission Federal Reserve Board Wilson Thomas D Jones Chieaxe Paul M Warburg New York Celleve Warbsre Seth Low Burton Hepburn Chase Na- Hignal Bank George EB Roberts Mint WT Fenton Chicago Clearing House Association Jones Owen Banking and Currency Committee

Rome Man Acquitted of Assault Charge

Robert Allread a Rome Georgia street car conductor was acquitted in Floyd superior court of criminal assault after a sensational trial. Witnesses testified about a fishing trip and published salacious claims while the defense argued they laughed together in a buggy and the woman showed no signs of assault. The prosecution contended a pistol was used.

Rome Robert Allread Floyd Superior Court Alfrend

Judge Vinson Addresses Warrenton Voters In Ga

Special Judge Dark Vinson spoke to about 406 voters in Warrenton Georgia addressing claims by A W Evang in a race for congress. He argued the real contest was between Reynolds and himself and urged voters not to divide to aid an All-Eutea backed plan, warning against returning Richmond or Washington counties to past congressmen.

Warrenton Dark Vinson A. W Evang Vinson Gyans Joseph Reynolds Richmond Washington

Grapes Shipments From Meigs County Rise This Year

Thomasville Ga July 26 Special Shipments of grapes are moving from this county with Meigs as the main shipping point The grape industry in the district has grown large with fruit from local vineyards known nationwide The crop suffered from a long drought but remains good and commands solid prices in markets.

Thomasville Meigs

Fight in the House Over Cotton Futures Fight

Washington July 26 Special There will be a fight in the house over the adoption of the conference report on the cotton futures bill Representative Asbury F Lever of South Carolina chairman of the agricultural committee predicts its adoption this week Representative Jefferson Levy of New York will oppose the report He counts upon the absence of a large number of representatives from Washington to enable him to block the measure A demand for a quorum will tie up all business until a quorum is secured.

Washington House Asbury F Lever South Carolina Jefferson Levy New York

Jefferson voters approve 33800 bond for water works

Jefferson Georgia voters approve a bond issue of 33800 by a 148 to 19 vote for water works and sewerage improvements in the town yesterday. readings point to funding for municipal utilities and infrastructure upgrades.

Jefferson

July 2020 Danielsville Superior Court Session Announcement

Court at Danielsville Georgia sets regular July term for Monday July 27 with Judge David W Meadow presiding The criminal docket not called before Wednesday No grand jury will be in session this term

Danielsville Superior Court David W Meadow

First Bale of Cotton From Sylvester Ga Sold

In Sylvester Georgia on July 26 the first bale of the season was sent in by W Man Davilie who manages the local warehouse for Dr T C Jeffords. The bale weighed 412 pounds and sold for 16 cents per pound.

Sylvester W Mandavilie T C Jeffords

Ill Health Cited in Near-Death Self-Harm Attempt

George W. Jefferson, 60, a farmer from East Lake Drive near the East Lake Country Club, attempted suicide Sunday morning by slashing his throat with a razor. Found by his wife beneath a peach tree, he was rushed by Grady hospital staff and an emergency ambulance, now believed to be in critical yet life-sustaining condition.

George W. Jefferson East Lake Drive East Lake Country Club Jefferson Grady Hospital Trammell

Fulton Mill Strikers Hold Mass Meeting

Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills strikers held a mass meeting Sunday afternoon at South Boulevard and intersection. Local organizers urged solidarity and planned further action as workers discussed grievances and future demonstrations.

Fulton Mill Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills South Boulevard

Miles and Smith Speak at Park Pharmacy Rally on Industry

About 1,000 people attended the gathering on Woodward avenue behind Park pharmacy with J B Hewitt presiding. Charles A Miles and Mre B Smith argued that manufact urers should share raw material costs and that education could elevate American textile workers, urging Georgia to support industry and workers.

Woodward Avenue Park Pharmacy J B Hewitt Atlanta Federation of Trades Charles A Miles Mre . B Smith Mr Miles Georgia America

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A. R. Holderby Federal Capt. West National Capitol John Cortigan Department of Agriculture Julia C Lathrop Children'a Bureau Department of Labor Department of Eart Culture Road Stinson Richardson South Georgia The Amory F Speer Judge Vinson Thomas Grady George Jefferson Grenville Kleiser Constitution Small Harrisburg Eleiser Eieiser Public Speaking Club of Great Britain Kleiser Joseph P. Day New York City Grenville Kreiser Funk & Wagnalls Company Fourth Avenue Grenville Klefser Atlanta Constitution Poat Office
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