Toll repeal vote looms this week in Senate
Washington May 31 The long awaited tolls exemption repeal bill faces a Senate vote before Saturday night barring leaders’ plans faltering. Debates end soon as amendments are settled with action expected, while House moves to finish anti trust bills and seek July adjournment subject to trust legislation needs. The tolls repeal, arbitration and naval appropriations pace are tied to swift action ahead of adjournment.
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Five Trainmen Killed In Derailment At Cook's Mill
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger locomotive on the Cannellsville division derailed at Cook's Mill in Connectsville with five trainmen killed and two others possibly fatally injured. An extra freight crew was aboard the fuel engine.
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Reform needed in church says Dr Holderby at Moore Memorial
Dr Holderby urged Moore Memorial church to reform its uncertain attitude toward core Christian doctrines. He warned the church is wavering on sin, atonement, deity of Christ, eternal punishment, and the virgin birth, urging a militant, reforming leadership akin to Luther, Calvin, and Knox to stand against modern heresies.
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Tech Boys Present Shaw Play Devil's Disciple at Tech
Tech students announce a performance of Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple by the Techromatic club in Atlanta. The cast features Minister Anderson Dunwady Burgoyne and other key roles as the Revolution era tale unfolds amid Puritan restraint and Revolutionary zeal. Tickets go on sale at James Pharmacy on Peachtree Street and Tech Ut. A. The Atlanta box office opens June 6 and June 5.
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Wiltame
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Urges Congregation to Look for Christ
In a sermon at East Side tabernacle Pastor 4. O. Shuler warned that signs of the times point to Christ’s early return to dispense justice. He argued preparation for living is tied to dying and that civilization cannot shield humanity from sin as greed and avarice persist.
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Atlanta Typographical Union Dedicates Monument
Atlanta Typographical Union No. 43 held memorial exercises and dedicated a monument at Oakland cemetery in a large crowd. Mayor Woodward reflected on fifty years of printing history comparing past tools to modern machines. Mrs. Jesse Johnston presided over the auxiliary and President Jeuse W. Armistead gave the acceptance speech. The evening program featured Poilin Weitner at the English Lutheran Church.
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Baccalaureate Sermon at Holmes Institute
Holmes Institute held its baccalaureate with President B R Holmes presiding at Allen Temple AME Church. Rev. Branch delivered the morning sermon and Rev. Byrd spoke in the afternoon as Morris Brown University vice president. Dr Byrd urged Christian influence to curb crime and praised the school for reaching over a thousand students. The commencement is set for Monday night in the Holmes Institute chapel at 8 o'clock.
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Atlanta Boys Nabbed Riding Blind Baggage
Cordele ga May 37 Special three youths from Atlanta were found riding the blind baggage on the Dixie Flyer along the Georgia Southern and Florida railway at night. They were taken into custody by police and their families in Atlanta were notified. The boys Charlie Thompson Joy Ganziers and Kenzie Casey aged 14 11 and 12 said an unknown man placed them on the train to Jacksonville with promises of jobs. Chief Sumner has spoken with Jacksonville police officials.
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University Here For Methodists In Atlanta
Rev Jones of Grace Methodist Church urged establishing a Methodist university in Atlanta during the Oklahoma City conference review. He noted Vanderbilt rights, praised unity aims, and hailed Atlanta as the logical site, with church support anticipated across Georgia. Dr DuBose echoed support for a new school and seminary, favoring Atlanta as the joint site and praising the city’s suitability.
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Camden to be named to succeed Bradley
Governor McCreary will appoint Johnson M. Camden of Woodford County to fill the vacancy caused by W. C. Bradley's death. Camden will be a candidate for the short term beginning after the November election, ending March 4 1915. The long term will start in 1915 with other Democratic and Republican candidates set for primaries in August. Camden is a noted horse breeder and son of the late U S Senator Johnson N Camden of West Virginia.
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West Virginia
Banks Refuse Data From Cordele Banks Undercut Tax Law
Cordele Ga May 31 Special The five ER of Cordele plan to challenge the constitutionality of a tax law passed last session. They expect a test case against the county board of tax equalizers to enjoin them from forcing banks to reveal depositors accounts. Bankers oppose expanding powers to compel banks to disclose customer relations seen as confidential.
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Free Baths and Bible School Urged by Dr Proctor
Rev J H Proctor at First Congregational colored church urged free baths for boys using a public shower and sea water supply from the fountain. He called for a daily Vacation Bible school to keep children off the streets as a public service under the church’s opportunities for service.
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Theories Shift on Hindeman Death Cause
Columbus Georgia May 31 Special The theory is now suggested that Wm B Hindeman, found dead May 23 on Thirteenth Street, was not murdered but accidentally killed. Sheriff Beard suspects a stray bullet pierced his skull and only half embedded itself.
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Hawkes Co Opticians Advertises Lig-U Glasses
An ad from A. J. Hawkes Co. Opticians at 14 Wilte Halla promotes the lig-U eyeglass, claiming it stays on comfortably and helps without trouble. The notice invites customers to see the new device and mentions all optical items in stock.
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Wiltehalla
Waynesboro Party Flung From Auto In 1914 Accident
An early 20th century Georgia dispatch reports Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Sandera and others hurled from a car near Waynesboro after a wagon obstructed the road. Two men suffered broken ribs and shoulders, while the women were shaken. all received medical care and were resting at a local hotel. An accompanying opinion piece reflects on political conversations and Governor Brown.
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Augusta
J. D. Sandera
H. C. Robinson
Deception claims swirl around Georgia governor race
The narrative recounts Governor Brown's alleged deception claims involving Governor Slaton and Colonel Paxon. It details private discussions, timing of campaign moves, and Brown's expressed views on Slaton’s potential bid for the U.S. Senate, with references to Marietta, Atlanta, and public statements about an open contest for the unexpired term.
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Atlanta
John Reese
Camilla and Pelham Get Better Freight Rates
Thomasville Ga May 31 Special Hon Roscoe Luke attorney for Camilla and Pelham reports the interstate commerce commission granted equal higher freight rates to Camilla and Pelham matching Albany. Citizens proved discrimination and asked for parity with similar points. Rate adjustment set to take effect October 1 1914.
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Roscoe Luke
Camilla
Pelham
Interstate Commerce Commission
Albany
Hill verdict over Georgia Railroad for 315000 damages
Last night at 11 30 oclock the jury in the case of R Hill against the Georgia Railroad and Banking company returned a verdict for 315000 for the plaintiff. The suit claimed damages of 50000 for alleged personal injuries.
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Fletcher Opposed in Florida Senate Race by Stockton
Jacksonville May 30 Senate candidate Duncan A. Fletcher faces opposition from John N. Stockton in the Democratic primary under Florida’s new system. The law allows first and second choice votes, but in practice many offices advance to a second primary only if no majority is reached. Fletcher’s seat and other federal and state races will be decided in the primary, with multiple incumbents facing challengers across districts.
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Thal.lota
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Frank Clark
John Denton
Sammett Wilson
John Stokes
Claude L'Hagis
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W. F. Malone
W. J. Beara
Alpert
Liamson
Rural Carriers Convene in Athens Meet
The eighth district rural tree delivery mail carriers met in Athens on May 8 holding an all-day convention. Elberton was chosen as next meeting site and many new members joined. Officers elected include J.3. Lunsford of Elberton as president and J. J. Rucker of Lavonia as secretary and treasurer.
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