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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1923

Page

16

Dr Caleb Ridley Defies Atlanta Ministers Conference

Rev Caleb A Ridley pastor of Central Baptist faced an ovation as he spoke at Snakewood Park. He attacked the Atlanta Baptist Ministers conference while welcoming Confederate veterans and Ku Klux Klan members. He urged cooperation to extend the Kingdom of God amid a large public turnout.�

Caleb A. Ridley Central Baptist Church Snakewood Park Atlanta Baptist Ministers’ Conference Ku Klux Klan

Ridley Defends Independence From Ministers Association

Dr Ridley addresses ministers association with charges of conduct unbecoming a minister and denounces some resolutions as false. He says ban came because he would not follow their orders and quips about buying his own collars while denying Klan membership. He asserts his autonomy from the Atlanta body.

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Ridley Expelled Amid Ku Klux Klan Divisions In Atlanta

Dr. Ridley, central Baptist pastor, faces expulsion by the ministers association over his Klan ties. He resigned, was supported by his church, and asserted he is not antagonistic to his brethren. Congressman Upshaw defended the dry law as Georgia pursues unity, noting 4,242 World War I soldiers had no residence or estate.

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Council Expected To Favor Report On Fire Hazards

City council to consider a special committee report on fire hazard conditions at Girls High School. The panel will also inspect 14 other city schools and add findings to the Girls High report. Recommendations include conduit wiring, reinforced fire escapes, regular inspections, more extinguishers, and better access between buildings. Dr. Engelhardt of Columbia University warns of severe risks and calls for a bond issue of at least 6 million dollars to fund safety upgrades and long term school development in Atlanta.

Edgar Watkins Girls’ High School Nol N. L. Engelhardt Columbia University George B. Strayer Atlanta United States Engelhardt Dr. Engelharrdt Atlanti Councilman Watkins W. W. Gaines W. L. McCalley, Sr Board of Education W. B. Cody Mra John T. Thompson Girls’ High Parent-Fencher Association Norman Sharp W. B. Price- Smith Atlanta Woman's Club Wills A. Sutton Wadersignes

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