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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
2
Local architect Haralson Bleck ley presented improvements for a ground area owned by the slate used for railroad purposes. The general plaza committee, meeting in Mayor, adopted the proposed layouts and authorized further steps to implement the project.
Woodward's office reported plans for a plaza and a building on the site of the old union station. City Engineer Clay ton and Engineer Hautman refined the plan, now ready for legislature. Plans were shown to civic groups and drew broad support. The committee will ask railroads to attend a conference to discuss the plan before inviting property owners and launching a campaign to promote it to lawmakers.
The United States Department of Agriculture office of markets urges Atlanta consumers to try direct farm to city marketing via parcel post. Regular shipments of butter eggs vegetables berries poultry honey and canned goods are offered at lower or comparable prices, with help to locate dependable producers. Contact Postmaster Boling H Jones for details and potential producers.
Two burglars were reported to have broken into different city areas early Friday stealing trousers from JW Majors of Jos Spring street and Hyman Manos of 238 Pulliam street. Majors said a burglar jumped from a window with his trousers, missing only five cents. Manos reported a similar escape with his trousers and pocket money. Officer Arnold handled the investigations.
East Side Tabernacle pastor Shuler, who last Sunday offered to resign to devote time to evangelist work, will hear church action on Wednesday night and preach Sunday evening on The Heavenly Way. His final decision will be announced at that service.
Finance committee resolves a $23,000 revenue balance back into the January sheet to cover sewer deficits. Fourth ward holds $25,000 for sewers, Butler and England avenues show $27,000, bond funds not usable for current expenses. City Attorney Mawson to rule on legality before next Monday council action.
Al Van Meter, once a famed tango instructor, faced new charges after a court appearance in South Fryer residence scandal. He was released on bond, later returned to the tribunal on swindling church folk with worthless checks. Warrants named WG Alston, superintendent, and Rev Vo Digose, pastor, as complainants regarding alleged small sums. Bond amounts were adjusted, with an extra $200 added.
The First Christian Bible School celebrates a record Sunday attendance at 1 30 as new efficiency system installed last week draws wide interest from Bible school experts nationwide. The church plans to use four figures very soon in enrollments.
Dr Theron H Rice DD, longtime pastor of this church, will preach tomorrow morning at Central Presbyterian. He now serves as a professor at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, a detail noted by locals.
The Rev Dr B D Gray will preach for the Druid Hills Baptists at Highlands Park church on Sunday morning and evening. The Capitol Avenue church will call a pastor this Sunday with A W Lamar preaching in the evening. Fortified Hills church begins a new Sunday school auditorium and hopes to open this autumn with donations welcome. Rev It DB Woodson pastoring.
Police Chief James L Beavers will depart this afternoon for Grand Rapids to attend the annual four day convention of police chiefs from cities nationwide. He has been chosen as a principal speaker with the topic Law Enforcement. The Atlanta chief sits on the executive committee and plans to attend a committee meeting Monday afternoon.
Colorado’s landscapes are described as monumental and unmatched. A Rock Island Lines travel bureau in Atlanta promotes fast trains to Colorado with all steel trains and dining cars, offering travel planning, hotel and ranch information, and affordable trips to September 30.
An advertisement-casual notice markets The McFarland Tours of Atlanta Georgia for a southern excursion package. It touts a guided tour to Cincinnati Detroit Niagara Falls Great Lakes Canada New York Washington and other points with a fixed price and guaranteed high-class travel.
Colonel J C Woodward president of the Georgia Military Academy received a telegram from Washington stating the war department holds the school in high regard. The message, dated June 11, 1914, confirms the academy's esteemed position.
A War Department Bulletin notes an institution under tour control is specially commended for progress and improvement. The honor mirrors a prestigious national recognition. last year only five other academics in the United States received this honorable mention.
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