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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

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Dallas chosen for Methodist university west of Mississippi

In Birmingham on June 17 the commission announced Dallas Texas will host the Methodist university west of the Mississippi, with the theology school to open there, while the eastern institution remains undecided. The group will report findings to an adjourned meeting within weeks and consider Vanderbilt rights reconveyance.

Birmingham Ala Dallas Texas Methodist University Mississippi River The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Oklahoma City Vanderbilt University School of Beology Mississippi Candler Warren A. Candler General Conference Srade Commissi Southern Methodist University Froponsin Askea Eattern School School of Theology University Messissippi River South Warren A. Candiez Atlanta Methodist Church

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Eugenic Marriage Law

Madison June 17 The state supreme court sustained the constitutionality of the eugenic marriage law, reversing Milwaukee county circuit court. The law requires male license applicants to take blood tests and pay three dollars to physicians for the exam. Alfred A. Peterson had challenged the measure after being denied a license for lack of a medical certificate. Four physicians refused to perform the test citing the fee inadequacy.

Madison Wis State Supreme Court Milwaukee County Carcuit Court Alfred A. Peterson

Suf fragette chains to Wellington statue in London

A militant suffragette chained herself to the Duke of Wellington statue before the Royal Exchange in London calling for help for imprisoned women. Police removed her as a large crowd jeered.

London Duke of Wellington Royal Exchange

Mrs. Zahner Dies in Atlanta Sanitarium

Mrs. Robert Zahner, a prominent Atlanta club woman, dies at 9:30 in a private sanitarium after a fall led to pneumonia. Survived by husband and three children Benedict Cleve and Kenyon, plus siblings including Mrs. Charles D. Williams and Rev. George E. Benedict. Funeral at St. Luke's Church Friday at 3 with private interment at West View.

Robert Zahner Atlanta B. Wilmer West View Zahner Benedict Cleve Kenyon Charles D. Williams Detroit George E. Benedict Cedartown Gai E. M. Benedict Cincinnati C. K. Benedict Sewanee, Tern Charles M. Hepburn Bloomington Ind 8. Benedict Athens State Health Board Atlanta Woman's Club State Federation of Women's Clubs

RIGHT OF WAY FOR PEDESTRIANS AT THE CROSSINGS

Philadelphia June 17 Judge Sulzberger in quarter sessions court refused a new trip to William K Hoskins the river of an automobile convicted of involuntary manslaughter for running down and killing Mrs Eliza B Rothwell last November Hoskins was sentenced to six months in jail and a $250 fine Counsel for Hoskins appealed to the superior court arguing the judge s theory of the law is a misguided one born of personal prejudice against automobile operators in accidents of this kind

Philadelphia Sulzberger Quarter Sessions Court William K. Hoskins Ariver Eliza B. Rothwell Hoskins Hosking

Ask The Constitution Where to Live

The Bureau of Boarding and Rooming House Information invites public consultation on housing, offering free listings for rooms for rent. Inquiries may be directed via telephone Main s000 or Atlanta soor.

The Bureau of Boarding Bureau of Boarding and Rooming House Atlanta

Whitehall Street Work Delayed by Plant Accident

Engineers race to repair Atlanta's new $15,000 asphalt plant after a wind damage delay. Nym Hurt aims to start Whitehall street construction between Mitchell and Garnett Thursday morning, with stone crushed and ready but awaiting asphalt mixing to proceed.

Atlanta Nym Hurt Whitehall Street Mitchell Garnett Hurt Bir South Boulevard Hart Whitehall Constitution

Assessment Coming For Member Banks

Washington June 17 Comptroller Downey ruled that the Federal Reserve Board once formed must levy an assessment on member banks to cover salaries of board members and staff. An appropriation of 100000 to fund the organizing committee cannot be used once the system is fully organized.

Washington The Treasury Downey Federal Reserve Board

Dill ingham Amendment Aims To Bar Liquor Transport

Washington June 17 A constitutional amendment proposed by Senator Dillingham Vermont would shield dry states by prohibiting liquor transport into any state for sale or use contrary to that state’s laws rather than banning sale for beverage purposes. The bill mirrors Kenyon law but removes questions about its validity.

Washington Dillingham Vermont

Tried to whip wife and was fatally shot in confrontation

Winston Salem North Carolina June 17 Wesley McCoy was shot and fatally wounded after an earlier fine for wife beating. He allegedly returned home to repeat the offence. A struggle over a revolver followed and Mrs McCoy fired five shots, two believed fatal. She surrendered to authorities.

Winston-Salem N. C Wesley McCoy McCoy

Roosevelt Disabled From Speaking in London Visit

London reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt suffers a larynx ailment from his Brazilian voyage. He will abandon plans to speak in the U S campaign for months and limit conversation aboard ship. He declined further public remarks, saying no statements would be issued.

London Theodore Roosevelt United States St Clair Thomson Royal Geographical Society Colonel Roosevelt Roosevelt Thomson Naional Arthur J. Balfour

Disorderly house case ends with bond for Mrs Glover

After a four and a half hour police court hearing before Judge Nash Broyles, Mrs. Charles Glover of 249 Fulton street was bound over on a $200 bond for running a disorderly house. Neighbors testified to late night activity and her daughters’ acquaintances, with windows often shuttered during visits, while others confirmed profane language at times.

Nash Broyles Charles Glover Fulton Street Broyles

Georgia farms to get new rural credit system

Ed win Ansley advances a Georgia rural credit plan with a North American Mortgage company charter filed through Thomas S Felder. The initial 300000 capital could rise to 2000000, backed by North American Life Insurance and linked with Realty Trust and Edwin P Anstey Investment. Incorporators include J H McNamara and T B Felder. Ansley aims to secure foreign loans for Georgia lands, with Europe tours to attract banks.

Edwin I. Ansley Georgia South Georgia Chicago North American Mortgage Company Thomass. Felder North American Life Insurance Company North American Morteege Company Realty Trust Company Eewin FP. Anstey Eewin P. Anstey T. M. Knox W. J. McNamara W. P. Kent T. B. Pelder 5S. H Fuller Ansley Anstey Edwin P. Anstey Washington Bbave Europe Georgia Farm Lands

Alleged Bigamist Loved by One Wife Feared by Other

Waycross Ga June 17 Special Both wives of R A Dunn were at the sheriff s office today but spoke little of the prosecution begun by wife No 1 who had traveled from New Haven Conn after learning Dunn had wed in Savannah Wife No 2 arrived from Savannah and talked with Dunn in jail A preliminary hearing will be held when papers arrive from Pennsylvania The Savannah wife says Dunn loves her and will return The first wife says she fears Dunn and fears meeting him alone in Waycross one undertaker would bury her

Waycross R. A. Dunn New Haven Conn Savannah Dunn Nora Leftzell Harrisburg Grace Kelley Pensylvania

Nine Day Countdown to Contest Closes with Bonus Offer

With midnight Saturday June 20 fast approaching the one hundred thousand extra votes offer ends. The bonus applies to a club of new subscriptions totaling $24 and a single ballot could secure the top prize as the final test nears.

Villa and Carranza Patch Differences Villa Takes Field

Huerta agents press neutral regime demand and warn that provisional leadership must be neutral. Mexican and American delegates clash over a constitutionalist versus neutral provisional president plan with Carranza and Villa cited. News from Niagara Falls and El Paso reports on tensions and military movements across Zacatecas Torreon and Guadalajara.

Villa Carranza Niagara Falls Ontario Huerta United States Justice Lamar Mr Wehmann Mexico Washington

Local Thunder Showers Forecast For Georgia Area

Weather reports predict local thunderstorms on Thursday with Friday as potential rain. Temperatures range from a low around 66 to a high near 72 with normal values noted. Rainfall data shows measured amounts in the past 24 hours and deficit since month start.

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