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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
8
Councilman George Freeman of the third ward urged an investigation into how the police department manages central headquarters lighting. He cited 400 light globes 40 watt used from the purchasing department in five months and requests for 100 more.
Brunswick Ga June Special The Georgia Bar association meets at St Simons with a plan to relieve crowded supreme court dockets by allocating 1000 to form a committee to seek immediate remedies. The court handles 1600 cases yearly and members worked without vacation last year. Eugene Massey of Virginia addresses on Commercial Land Titles. Officers to be elected. committee to report tomorrow morning.
In Atheks Ga June 4 two freshmen Seta Chi Camp and spot Belles agreed to a midnight fight in a ring near Candler hall on campus. Referee and timekeeper chosen, lights on, five rounds in Marquis of Queensberry style. About a hundred students watched as Camp quit late in the fifth round and threw his gloves into the ring.
The Reserve Bank of Atlanta issues its statement of condition at close of business Friday. It lists resources including legal tender notes silver certificates and coin, loans, and deposits with the Federal Reserve Banks, totaling liabilities and capital. The document enumerates reserves, deposits, and currency in circulation among total liabilities.
Mr and Mrs A C Boatman who led the choir at the Baptist Tabernacle for seven years resign their posts amid church finance concerns. Choir members seek funds to retain them, saying remuneration shortages prompted the split after they originated at Wesley Memorial and were baptized at the Tabernacle.
A series of revival services will be held at Walker Street Methodist Church beginning Sunday morning. Rev AE Sanaburn will preach the Sunday morning sermon and welcome new members. The weeknight services will follow nightly at 7 o'clock with sermons by Rev W R Hendrix of St Marks Church.
Macon Ga June 4 Special Attorney J R Cooper plans two bills for the next legislature to curb the legal profession in Georgia One would require superior court judges to follow a jury recommendation and the second would bar sentences duplications at successive trials In two cases he cites John Braxley of Milledgeville and W H Taylor of Columbus where juries recommended lesser punishments than trials imposed by judges, prompting reversals.
Georgia Anti-Saloon League announces Rep J E Sheppard of Americus a candidate for speaker on a prohibition platform. He pledges election of rules committee by the house and cites broad support amid liquor interests opposing him. Meanwhile railroad and legal notes cover McCaysville station plans and a Dublin circuit case on voluntary manslaughter and motor vehicle regulations.
Comptroller General William A Wright urges the 1915 legislature to guard state funds, oppose special or increased appropriations, and rely on existing revenue. The annual report shows 1914 receipts of 13801548250 and year start balance of 7.77 million, with 5.92 million disbursements and a year end balance of about 8.71 million. He proposes longer terms for county tax collectors and to route small telephone property through county authorities, praising the new equalization tax law and State Tax Commissioner John.
Governor Slaton was made an honorary member of the Ten club, Atlanta’s youth efficiency group. About 25 to 30 boys led by J Ralston Cargill and L Tenenbaum called on him to present the honor, praising Atlantan steady progress and urging hard work, thrift, and honesty.
Advertises Mother's Friend as a soothing abdominal lubricant easing nerves and strain during pregnancy. Claims reduced morning sickness and general comfort, with testimonials from satisfied mothers. Promotes purchasing through Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta for an instructional book and diet guidance.
Emory College at Oxford Georgia held freshman and sophomore declamation contests during commencement week. Halsey Garland of Griffin won the sophomore medal while W L LeConte of Atlanta claimed the freshman medal. Paul Hanley of Valdosta won the sub-freshmen medal. The program included a special athletic display and upcoming commencement sermon by Bishop E Hous.
About fifty doctors gather at the Piedmont Driving Club to honor Dr W S Elkin, longtime dean of Allants Medical College, as the institution merges with Emory University next fall. The event is limited to faculty and adjunct faculty members who express appreciation for his years of service.
Captain Elisha Carson Cox age seventy nine died suddenly at his son's home in Athens. He was born near Atlanta and long ago lived in Macon. He worked over thirty five years as a conductor for Southern Railway and its predecessors, retiring on full pay. Survived by four sons and two daughters, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was widely beloved.
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