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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1914

Page

8

Atlanta Tech campaign urged to make city educational hub

Georgia power executive and Tech alumnus W oH Glenn advocates using Greater Tech as a first step to elevate Atlanta as a premier educational center. He argues local donors should fund a campaign to attract more outside capital, noting long term benefits for Georgia’s students and economy.

Glenn Atlanta Greater Tech W Oh Glenn Georgia Stairway and Power Company Tech Georgia Tech At-lanta America Georgia New York Massachusetts Connecticut

Report on Soapstone Talc and Asbestos Deposits

The geology department reports on asbestos talc and soapstone in Georgia prepared by Dr Oliver B Hopkins assistant state geologist. The exhaustive study notes Georgia and North Carolina supply much of the high grade material, selling for about 200 dollars per ton. Copies are available from the state geologist.

Geological Department of the Attite Georgia Olver B Hopkins North Carolin United States

I X L Clothing Sale Shifts From Old to New Location

The Sunday Constitution reports that I xX L Clothing Co will move bankrupt stock from the old Decatur and Pryor corner location to 16 Marietta Street in about ten days. In the interim the sale continues at the old site. Tina sale is conducted by Simon V Mareus and F Hebron.

Marietta Street Decatur and Pryor Streets Tina Sale Simon V Mareus Guarantee Clothing Company F Hebron

Gainesville Hosts Entertain Guests At Lightning Parties

Gainesville society has turned to lightning parties as a nightly entertainment form during the heat. Prominent hostesses host guests on porches and lawns to view electric light displays without rain or thunder, beginning early night and continuing until midnight, becoming the city’s chief amusement.

Gainesville Gainesvilles

Creditors who asked bankruptcy sued in Macon court

Willams Wagon Works of Macon sues alleged creditors and their lawyers in Bibile Superior Court seeking damages of 1000. The petition to declare the wagon company bankrupt was dismissed in federal court. Defendants include Cottrell Saddlery of Richmond VanC upon and Wax Michael of Clark County TF Green of Athens RL Smith and S J Smith Jr of Commerce and the law firm Hardeman Tones Parle Johnston of Macon.

Macon Willams Wagon Works Bible Superior Court Pelmen United States District Court Cottrell Saddlery ‘Company Richmond van CG Upon Wax Michael Clark County TF Green Athens RL. Smith S J Smith, Jr Commerce Hardeman, Tones, Parle & Johnston Cottrell Saddlery Company Petmon Owen the Saddlery Company

Wives to accompany officers to Augusta camp

Augusta Ga June 29 special says officers at the maneuver camp will bring their wives as part of a summer outing from Atlanta and other parts of the state. An effort is under way to secure boarding for all the ladies within easy distance of the camp site.

Augusta Cervice Nione Atlanta

Convicts Escape From Monroe County Jail

Three white convicts fled the Monroe county jail on June 29 with two still at large. Columbus Branham, a misdemeanant, aided the breakout and was later captured in Atlanta.

Forsyth Monroe County Columbus Branham Atlanta

Man Should Foot All Bills Says Judge in Love Affairs

Judge Hathcock in the criminal division of municipal court dismissed larceny charges against Carl Akeridge of College Park after hearing he was given a gold wedding ring by Loretta South, the ring owner’s daughter. The judge warned that lacking funds to cover expenses means one should restrain affection until able to pay.

T Q Hatchcock Crimial Division Carl Akeridge College Park Akeridge Pretty Loretta South Savannsh

Tailoring solicitor nabbed in Jesup case in Waycross

Waycross Ga June 26 Special. J Monigan arrested in Jesup after taking advance payments from many patrons for orders claimed to be from a Baltimore tailoring house. He used an assumed name and was brought back to Waycross. Authorities say he secured about 600 dollars and warrants number about a half dozen. Solicitor Allen B Spence handles the case. sensational disclosures are expected.

Waycross Laltimore J Monigan Jesup

Night killings shock Columbus race community in Georgia

In Columbus Georgia two violent incidents late at night left Black residents dead and wounded. Lula Pitts wounded her husband Raymond Pitts with an ice pick in a self defense claim while Lula Robins was fatally struck by a man named Son Jones, who was reportedly involved in a separate shooting. Both Jones and Lula Pitts remained jailed as investigators review the deaths and injuries amid a surge in serious cases this month.

Columbus Columbus Etroca Lula Pitts Raymond Pitts Jones Lula Robins Pitts

Attempt to Shoot Wife Charged to Augusta Man

Augusta Georgia June 29 B B Wright a White man was jailed on the charge of attempting to shoot his wife Mamie Bates Wright on the porch of their home. He reportedly returned home to find his wife with her brother-in-law Thomas Evans as they waited. Wright drew a pistol and aimed for her head but Evans deflected the shot by striking the arm. The arrest followed.

Macon Crawford B Gresham Young A Gresham Atlanta Atlantic Mining and Clay Company United States Bibb County Young Gresham Chattanooga Carina Jackson Gresham Birmingham W FE Martin Augusta Wright Mamie Bates Wright Thomas Evans

Dates for Mr Felder for Week Announced

Thomas 8 Felder running for senate announces a campaign week from Atlanta headquarters. He will address Marion county voters Tuesday at 10 in Buena Vista. He plans auto travels through Macon Stewart Webster and Chattooga counties Wednesday to Friday, visiting Campbell and Douglasville areas to meet voters and conclude with a Friday stop in Douglasville. Emmett Houser becomes Felder headquarters head in Atlanta, handling publicity and remaining through the primary.

Marion County Buena Vista Macron Stewart, Webster Chattahooches Campbell County Douglasville Emmett Houser Fort Valley Atlanta Felder Kimball Antil Houser

Leahy Receives Major Commission from Adjutant General

Major W H Leahy of the second Battalion Fifth Infantry receives his commission from Adjutant General J Van Holt Nash. He is stepping into leadership as preparations begin for the annual encampment at Augusta after transferring from Grady Cadets.

W H Leahy Fifth Infantry Grady J van Holt Nash Leahy Fort McPherson Augusta

Rhynata the Great Sentenced Again

Edward Marshall known as Rhynata the Great pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rob. He faced four other indictments and received another year added to the previous three year sentence.

Edward Marshall Rhynata the Great

Government Opens White Slave Probe in Atlanta Case

Federal authorities investigate possible violation of the white slave act after a Sunday hotel arrest involving Mrs Anglin and her husband with David Solomon. Judge Broyles bound Anglin and Solomon for trial on adultery and fornication. bonds set at 500 and 100 dollars. Solomon subpoenaed as a witness. authorities seek West Virginia marriage license details.

Atlante Aragon Hotel Mra M Anglin Atlanta Wheeling W Va Evans and Palmer David Solomon Capitol Avenue Nash Broyles Anglin Solomon Superior Court

Gamma Trust to Elect Dickson Successor at Atlanta Meeting

Gamma Trust association will elect a successor to Judge Capers Dickson, who died at Oxford, Georgia, and who helped found the charter. The board, includes Luther Raaser and Walter Colquitt, meets at the University Club in Atlanta on Tuesday evening to choose a president pro tem and honor the late leader.

Gamma Trust Association Hmory College Chi Ph University Club Atlanta Capers Dickson Oxford Judge Dickson Chanter Agsiot Ih Luther 2 Raaser Walter T. Colquitt Walter B Umery Thomas W Moore Howard Muse Vaughn Niton H A Eage Palmeramlia Henry S. Johnson Jr Thomas W Connuly H Warner Martin Montague L Boyd Richard Thornton Robert S Parker R Baldwin Luther @ Hosser, Jr WHO Davia T B' Neal McDonough

Last Day for Payment of the Income Tax Impost

Washington reports the final day for income tax payments as June 29 with the deadline approaching. A July 10 penalty of 6 percent will apply to unpaid assessments and 1 percent per month thereafter. The treasury warns against fraudulent returns. investigations will start August 1 into incomes of those liable under the law, targeting real estate profits and unpaid retainer fees.

Washington Inal Internal Revenue United States Secre Treasury Treasury Department Commissioner of Internal Revenue Department

South African farmers tour Canada and U S for dairy and stockyard study

London June 29 A party of fifty five South African farmers led by Johannes Adriaan Neser parliament member will tour Canada and parts of the United States. After visiting the British Isles and Holland they sail to Quebec as guests of Canada and will visit Wisconsin for dairy farming insights and Chicago to inspect stockyards before ending at the department of agriculture in Washington.

London Canada United States Johannes Adriaan Neser Union of South Africa British Isles Holland Quebec Dominion of Canada Wisconsin Chicago Department of Agriculture Washington

Court at Gainesville Ga Opens Busy Session

United States court convened at Gainesville with Judge W T Newman presiding. The docket includes many cases to dispose of. officials expect the session to run through tomorrow. By midday, numerous matters had already been disposed of.

Gainesvile United States ‘Court W T Newman Toorrow

Colorado Vacation Offers Outdoor Board in Sunlit Colorado

Travel guide style notice promoting Colorado vacations with outdoor lodging at $7 to $10 per week, travel by Rail via Rock Island Lines, and two Atlanta travel bureaus. Highlights include sunny weather, cool nights, scenic routes from Atlanta to Colorado, and affordable itineraries from June 1 to September 2. Includes contact details for H H Hunt, D P A, Rock Island Lines.

Colorado Atlanta Memphis Kansas City Chicago St . Lauls Rock Island Lines Pryor St H H Hunt D P A Rockinland Lew

Man Beaten to Death on Pelham Road Arrests Made

Pelham Georgia June 29 A prominent farmer AL Smith was found dead on the road near his home his skull crushed by a rail. A neighbor’s boy found him around 9 am The coroner’s jury has not reached a verdict J D Cameron and son Weaver reportedly arrested in Mill have been jailed charged with the killing Williamson was shot on Fen Street by Gadfield Norman an incident with Webb Harper and Barfield detaining him.

Pelham AL Smith Smith J D Cameron Weaver Camilla George Witniams Montgomery Ala Fen Street Gadfiels Norman John Street Norman Williamson Wilameson Instantry Webb, Harper and Barfeld

Augusta Woman Dies After Long Georgia Life

Augusta June 29 special Mrs Ann James widow of Yate Robinson James died yesterday at her home about twenty miles from Augusta. She leaves nine children fifty grandchildren and eighty two great grandchildren. One of the oldest residents of this section she moved from North Carolina to Georgia eighty two years ago. She was in the ninety second year of her time, having been born in North Carolina.

Augusta Ann James Yate Robinson James James North Carolina Georgia

War Strength for Army War Powers Row

Washington June 29 the Chamberlain resolution to authorize the president to recruit the army beyond statutory limits was favorably reported today by the senate military committee.

Washington Senate Military Committee

Tybee Beach Rates and Ticket Offices

Rates to Savannah and other points available upon application. Tickets include meals and berth on ship while at sea. Ticket offices: Fourth National Bank Building and Terminal Station.

Tybee Tybee Beach Atlantic Beach New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Savannah Fourth National Bank

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C. B. Gresham MR. Felder Thomas Senate W. H. Leahy Shipper Communi Fidelity Fruit & Produce Aragon Gamma Trust Dickson R. L. Smith J. D. Cameron Central OF Gary Marietta Europe Koengen Lise Seydner Aail Ang Galveston New ‘Orleans Bremen Mediterranean Broadway Loral Ageotn Saar Cunard Mauretania Lusitania Aquitania Fishguard Paris Berlin Vienna Carmania Bosary Sarpatria Nlg Raronta Aue i Waronta Ay Sipannunaa Ana Wegpt India China Japan Manus Australia New Zealand Guwina Norwegian Wiords State Street Cincinnati Detrat Margera Falls Great Lakes Atlantic City McParland Egypt Panama Cuba Bermuda Norway Eservations Nawsone Candler Ivy Rogers Central of Georgia Hotels and Resorts Oenley Lake Erendartah Erlngical Amten Eixealigne Cate Reesonable Pilcon Tegaihates Vathentze Giatrlet Plaza Hotel North Ave Marsh Clark Scoville Smitty Rad Grepr Indian Springs Atlantic Ciee Dennis Caprelty J. G. Gosseer Rudolf Atlanila City NL J Rudolf Burgvaer Joel Hillman Hest Biierans FW Hemlaye Son Alamac Ocean Front Mack Latz & CO Aiimu Gosan Elen Cuenta L.A Merion Sement Ave Batly Fa Rosa Carly Aetaon Ally Guecial Chas Proteyman Dept. M N, J Louisville & Nashville Railroad Pwampalot Louisville Union Peachtron Street Atlanta City Salesmen Association Isle OF Palms, S. C Georgia Railroad Union Depot Charleston City Ticket Peachtree ST J.P. Billups J. A. Thomas City Pass Ticket Agr Matthews Boundless Sea Diog Warren H Fors Cor TY Bee Jacksonville Tampa Sfeai Peachtree and Marietta Sts Green Park Gore O. W. Spencer N. C Wigwam Wiswam Southern Railway Wrice Barticulare Geoville Bros Moeria Hotel Birninghers Peee Sherwood Thaxton Mgr
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