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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
8
Two men in a touring car robbed two clerks of a Brooklyn paint company of 3400 dollars as their employer watched from a top story. The clerks were entering the factory with money when armed robbers struck. The two cashiers, John Armstrong and John Bonavito, were badly injured, Armstrong semi conscious.
A large crowd is expected for Reorganization Day at the First Christian Bible School on Sunday morning at 9 20. The Flying Squadron will visit to urge attendance as the school records a record turnout, with over a thousand scholars anticipated from across the city.
Felder presents his stance on prohibition declaring support for a dry Georgia in reality and in name. He notes voting against prohibition in 1907 while representing Bibb County but says he reflected local sentiment. Felder favors banning near beer licenses and would back national dry legislation. Olhett plans to introduce Felder at the next meeting.
About four hundred Boy Scouts at Silver Lake will hold their annual picnic under Mr P Bolenfield and leaders. The day will feature swimming, life saving, signaling, first aid, talks, and a concert by drum and bugle corps. Various activities are scheduled from morning through late afternoon with a built program and troop photo.
A rain night in Cordele Georgia saw a telephone pole struck by lightning for the second time in a week. Policeman JC Attaway was shocked again, this time severely burning his neck and forcing him to leave his beat for care.
The Rev Dr Line of the First Universalist Church will deliver the annual memorial sermon for members of the G A R and the Women’s Relief Society at the Universalist church on Cast Haris Street. The topic is The Demands of Labor. The public is invited to attend.
Rev James L Vance DT of Nashville will preach at the Central Congregational Church Sunday evening. Dr Vance is regarded as a distinguished minister with wide recognition in Atlanta and across the country.
Mrs Floyd Williams 19 and Miss Delhe Chapmanle, newlyweds, drowned in the Nolachucky River near Knoxville while returning from a search for Mrs Williams husband, Whe lad, who left home the previous evening for a neighbor visit and had not returned.
Savannah June 6 Special Paul H Moehrke denied divorce from Mrs Mary Moehrke after an alleged whisky plot to cultivate liquor habits so he could sue for habitual intoxication. The high profile case drew attention as Moehrke faced a second divorce attempt with a different respondent, but the jury returned a verdict granting neither party a divorce after eight hours deliberation.
The Atlanta convention reception earned high praise from Hexabhtes and delegates. Mayor Woodward and Fred Houser of the Atlanta convention bureau received thanks for personal attention, while Homer Weaver coordinated venue support. Hotels offered lower rates, taxis discounted, and city services impressed with fair charges and efficient decor.
A marine insurance firm paid over 14000 to Dolly Varden Flour 18 for registered mail aboard the Empress after the Fan press of Ireland sinking. A housewife confesses a tale of uniform resistance and relief after the disaster.
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