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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
8
Atlanta lawmakers must cope with a fashion shift as white Palm Beach suits, once a marker of status, lose their distinctiveness. Merchants report high demand with thousands of white outfits sold. both lawmakers and the public now dress alike, stripping lawmakers of their plumage in a lighthearted regional anecdote.
The Pageant matinee plays Thursday and Friday in the Auditorium with a 4 clock start. A full dress rehearsal is held tonight in the Auditorium at o clock. Tickets are on sale at Cable Plano Company and Phillips Crew.
Washington June 22 The Tennessee supreme Court's ruling that exslaves cannot inherit property under ordinary kinship rules was upheld by the U S Supreme Court. The case of John Jones an ex slave who owned a Tennessee farm at his death led to the land going to his widow after Tennessee courts said his brothers and sisters who were ex slaves could not inherit under state law.
The final Georgia delegation to the International Sunday School association gathering in Chicago left Monday at 5 19 pm. About sixty five Sunday school workers traveled via Chattanooga Indianapolis and Cincinnati, arriving Tuesday afternoon for the convention. The group includes Dr Joseph Broughton D W Sims J W Wellborn and many Atlanta and state representatives.
Veteran evangelists Rev. J. F. W. Saul and Mrs. Saul with Rev. H. J. Wolfe hold undenominational midsummer gospel tent meetings near West Cain and Bartow streets. Mrs. Saul leads afternoon services and preaches at night. Crowds hear "Self Sacrifices" and "I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel" as converts are sent to their home churches. Mrs. Saul has 34 years as an evangelist and earlier served as state railroad evangelist in Georgia Kentucky and Missouri.
West Virginia's Alston G Dayton sent to the house judiciary committee a formal denial of all charges raised by Representative Neely. The statement, backed by affidavits, prompts Neely to appear before the committee to present specific information for impeachment consideration.
Colonel James W English Jr died at the Astor sanitarium in New York City. He had been a prominent Atlanta businessman, served as lieutenant colonel and chief of staff in two governors administrations, chaired the Grady hospital board, owned the Atlanta Evening News, and left Atlanta after lengthy illness. His funeral will be in Atlanta Wednesday.
Bowman Georgia June 22 Special Hon J J Brown candidate for commissioner of agriculture addressed Bowmans citizens on campaign issues. Colonel Scott Berryman introduced him and praised his chances as farmers drove from miles away. Brown outlined the real issues with opponent Mr Price, urging support to win the August 19 primary.
Washington June 22 Senator West of Georgia conferred with President Wilson on the appointment of a U S attorney for the southern district. He submitted five names John B R L Smith Macon Roscoe Luke Thomasville J N Bennett Waycross J T Colson Brunswick and John Adams Dublin as satisfactory choices Senator Pletcher of Florida also discussed patronage questions with the president.
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