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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1914

Page

8

Compromise Plan On Tolls Repeal Debate Shapes Senate Vote

Washington June 6 a compromise amendment to the tolls repeal bill drawn by Senator Simmons for administration forces and Senator Norris for Republicans will be offered when the bill comes to a vote in the senate. The amendment retains key Simmons provisions while adding Norris’ substitute to limit any surrender of treaty rights and preserve American exemptions for vessels.

Washington Simmons Norris Senate Senate Interoceanic Canal Committee Norrig Worris United States Great Britain Hitchcock Thompson Kansas Senator Works California Summing Cummins Great Great ‘Britain Georgia Smith Fromew York Senator Root McCrary Peachtree St

Thaw's Chauffeur Killed in North Stratford Chase

Frank Cantin, chauffeur to Harry K Thaw, died when the car he drove to flee from Norton Mills to Colebrook, NH, capsized in North Stratford. The chase followed Thaw’s deportation from Canada and a dramatic escape across the state line.

Thaw North Stratford Frank Cantin Harry K Thaw Nortons Mills Colebrook Matteawan Canada

City Savings Bank Hit by Fraud Allegations and Injunction

The defunct City Savings bank faces a sensational petition in Judge Pendleton’s division seeking an injunction to preserve current asset and liability status. Plaintiffs accuse trustee R F Bryan of fraud and nonpayment, claiming an agreed plan to fully compensate creditors within thirty days was violated. Simultaneously, Empire State Bank confirms Bryan cut ties in March, ending any connection between the two banks’ affairs.

City Savings Bank Pendleton Superior Court Mildrea! Wray C W Wray Whitehead & Hoag Co John W Moore Jamos A. Branch Paul Bartlett R F Bryan L . McClelland Bryan Sims Empire State Bank Staternoon Empire Bank

Wilson Chauffeur Fined In Washington Speeding Case

A White House chauffeur paid a $10 fine in a country court near Washington for speeding with a White House party. The incident occurred a few days ago and the President ordered White House chauffeurs to observe speed limits henceforth.

Washington Wilson White House

Prize Offered for Grocer Or Butcher Having Largest Family

Atlanta retailers plan a big Piedmont Park picnic on Wednesday June 16 with water sports baseball and music. Stores across the city and suburbs will close Wednesday afternoons June 10 to September 16. Prizes include largest family and best basket dinner plus multiple event awards judged by O F Camp Mayer Woodward and W H White Sr. The program features tennis swimming diving and foot races with prizes from Snowdrift Lard Camp Grocery and Southern Cotton Oil among others.

Atlanta Piedmont Park L W Rogers Broyles Moores East Point College Park Hapeville Decatur O ‘Ff Camp Retail Grocers’ and Butchers Association Mayer Woodwards W H White White Provision Company Woodward J Kamper Company Barnett Bros Ladice Vaudotte Woo Buiselair & Sone Schlesingers Bonders Silkr Umbrellan Southern Cotton Oil Company CD Waleon Tip Top Bakery

Sway of Materialism in Japan

Tokyo reports a new movement to revive Japan with a moral national spirit. The Sway of Materialism movement, backed by Ichizea Morimura and Shibusawa, seeks overhaul of national character via individual virtue, strict morality in commerce and politics, and an education campaign with religious fervor and press platform.

Tokio Geil Relliance League Ichizeamon Morimura Shibusawa Naruse Japan Womens University League Japan

Adlai Stevenson in serious condition in Chicago hospital

Chicago report states Adlai Stevenson vice president under President Cleveland remains seriously ill in a Chicago hospital. Age and nervous collapse cited. after wife’s death a turn in condition was expected within twenty four hours. Lews Stevenson and other family stay at bedside.

Chicago Adlai Stevenson United States Cleveland Lews

Travelers Name Durham von Wwllum Grand Councilor Elected

Durham NC today elected grand councilor of the Grand Council United Commercial Travelers of North and South Carolina. Durham Flag was selected as the meeting place for the organization’s session, signaling a regional gathering in the area.

Greeny Vane von A Hughes Durham Gral Council United Commercial Travelers of North and South Carolina

Death of Confederate Veteran J M Lindsay at McDonough

McDonough mourns J M Lindsay a noted Confederate veteran aged over seventy who died yesterday and was buried today The Charles Teachry chapter DGs paid tribute with miniature Confederate flags and flowers He leaves a widow and several grown children The funeral for Cleo daughter of Mrs May Gallaway was held at home before interment in Acworth Ga with Rev Brinsfield officiating She was grandchild of Mr and Mrs FM Blackwell

M. Lindsay McDonough J M Lindsay Henry County Charles Teachry Cleo May Gallaway Acworth Julien Sireet Atlanta Rey Brinsfield FM. Blackwell

Tax on amusements hurts German shows in Berlin

Berlin struggle over extended amusement tax hits theaters rooms and cinemas. Cirque and circus closures follow protests by actors managers and union leaders who warn profits decline and jobs suffer. Court rulings cite public order and religious sensibilities impacting film screening and distribution.

Berlin Lyven Lerhn Association of German \ctors A'Y Mosteisen

Antijapanese Spirit In British Colonies Stirs Policy

London reports that anti-Japanese sentiment in Australia New Zealand and Canada has prompted missions from Japan to counteract it. Officials warn that fear of Asiatic influence grows as conscription rumors spread in Australia and vigilance rises in New Zealand and Canada while English visitors flag the Pacific as a potential battleground for races and continents.

London Australia New Zealand Canada England Dominions Americ Ita Dominion Japan New Pacific Chean Coolie China

Funeral services for local farmer near Locust Greve

B P Davis of Locust Greve dies after lingering illness at about age 55. Katherine Jeanette McKee funeral set for this afternoon at 2 from 120 McPherson Avenue with Rev C V Weathers presiding. Interment in Sylvester cemetery.

Katherine J. McKee Katherine Jeanette Mckee McPherson Avenue Rev C. V Weathers Sylvester Cemetery

Roosevelt Snapped for Paris Movies and Louvre Visit

Paris June 6 Colonel Roosevelt called on President Poincare at the Elysee Palace and chatted with officials during a cabinet situation. He rode through the Champs Elysees to a popular venue, had cameras click as he passed, visited the Louvre to view Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, and received several calls from Paris dignitaries and international figures.

Paris Roosevelt Poincare Palace of the Elysee Myron T Herrick United States Champs Lysees Bola de Boulogne Environa Af Faris Louvre Celestin Henman Philips Bunau-Variin Pierre de Margerie Tpf Connor Feader Marquis de Chambrun Mortimer L. Schlitt William A. Diy Rudolph Aronson New York

Ballot box frauds alleged in Arkansas

A Pine Bluff report notes Governor George Yoo Haas offered to resign if Senator Clarke Wil rethis froms the senators office. Clarke claims state officers stole ballots. Brundage contests, central committee dismissals follow. The governor says the election was stolen and resignations may restore trust to the people.

Little Bows Ark United States Clarke Pine Bluff George Yoo Haas Clirke Wal Gorg Einer Hus Congressuin Stephen Brundage Brondidg State Central Dvel Jorge Kirbys Senate Wall

Crimes of Passion Epidemic in Berlin

The Berlin press covers a string of murderous acts by women driven by heartbreak and jealousy. A prominent case saw a woman shoot her former lover four times in a restaurant, then boast of the deed. The sentence was a year and a half, prompting public outrage at perceived leniency and the judge’s warning against sympathy skewing juries.

Berlin Jiergarten Erling Securiy Empire

Motorcycle Side Cars Gain Popularity in 1920s Market

A rapid rise in motorcycle side cars is reported with dealers in Knoxville noting strong demand and widespread advertising. The Atlanta branch reports twenty one sold in ten days, and industry observers predict broader adoption due to safety, weight capacity, and convenience advantages over traditional autos.

Knonville Pecius Krovville Athinta I Im Hendre i White Inmotolave India Atlanta Attile Cuglind

Rural letter carriers lose extra pay ruling

Washington June 6 The court of Slain today decides that a rural letter carrier cannot collect additional pay from the government because his route is poorer as stipulated when he entered into a contract The decision affects 50 680 rural carriers and many cases.

Washington Court of Slain Luuser

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