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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1914
Page
11
In Macon Georgia February 28 thieves blew open an iron safe at E A Middlebrooks 203 Vineville Avenue stealing 1500 cash and jewels after digging through an 18 inch wall from a neighboring lot tool house. The robbers left after a feast from the wreckage and no suspects are named.
The annual institute of the Woman's Baptist Missionary Union of Georgia met at First Baptist Church in Fitzgerald from Tuesday to Thursday with about forty delegates. Dr Masters of Atlanta gave a stereopticon lecture and A K Dunston, a returned missionary from Brazil, spoke. A church social pantry served a luncheon, and the next meeting place will be chosen by the president.
Gainesville Ga February 28 Brenau auditorium housed the annual installation of Phi Beta Sigma honorary sorority members. New members named Miss Jarelle Little Cordele Ga Miss Louise Lidden Marianna Fla Miss Katherine Lumpkin Columbia Miss Maggie Marvin Hendersonville N C Miss Mary Gullete Smith Talbotton Ga President H J Pearce delivered the address on friendship.
Warycross Ga February 25 Spe cial Charged with robbing well known farmer Crews a negro giving the name of Smith Clay was lodged in Jail today by Sheriff Hail man The alleged hold up occurred on Thomas street last night Crews charged that the negro took from him a sack full of groceries Officers are investigating further with the hope of connecting the negro with other robberies which have been reported recently Crews claims the negro approached him from the Tear and cursed him as he grabbed the sack of groceries
Waycross Ge February 28 Special Alleging that Cia Morgan was forcibly ejected from a passenger train on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic July 26 near Hassod Wyre county receiving injuries from which he died Henry Moreda today filed suit against ET Lamb receiver for the road asking $20 000 damages curt L Pilcher through Hugh Pilcher filed suit against the Atlantic Coast Line for $26 000 damages
Mrs Davenport, Atlanta dressmaker, joins M Rich & Bros Co taking charge of the undressmaking salon. Her skill in good lines has earned a wide reputation for clever gowns. She handles evening and street wear and specializes in original and reproduced creations.
The Hick’s dressmaking salon plans its March 9 opening featuring Paris fashions from Doucet Cheruit Worth CaNot Premet and others. While in New York, a fabric line will be selected for customers and Rick’s clientele. Paris costume photographs arrive daily, showing authentic designs three to six months ahead, with options to copy or modify models.
Washington February 28 The Senate passed the largest appropriation bill yet for post office needs sending to conference a measure totaling 211 492 067 dollars. The bill boosts parcel post rates limits and railway pay while expanding salaries for railway mail division staff and clerks.
In St Louis on February 28 a horse named Sleuth guided federal agents to a stable operation producing colored oleomargarine without tax. Officers arrested Walter Morris, a produce dealer, and Joseph Musick, uncovering about 68 tons of untaxed margarine and two wagon loads hidden in a Morris stall. The horse pulled a wagon two miles to Union Market and then backed into a creamery stall. Tax due on 65 tons would total about $10,000.
J E Hickey lessee of the Piedmont hotel will hold a banquet next Tuesday night for BH N Dutton manager who retires to take charge of the Hotel Statler in Buffalo. Members of the Atlanta Hotel Men's association will attend, with Dutton as vice president and a key committee chair.
James L Beavers will be the main speaker at the Gideon meeting Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock at the Anstey hotel. Dr G M DuBase pastor of the First Methodist Church will preside with Mrs Howell as pianist. Instrumental music will be provided by W I Harden and Lester Moore.
Bainbridge Georgia February 28 Special readers challenge editor Griffin when he condemns society women as unfit mothers. The editorial accuses many local wives of debt, frivolity, and entrusting child care to others, prompting defense from one young matron and signaling a public feud.
Colonel John R. Cooper of Macon announces his bid for the United States senate to fill an expired term of late Senator A. O. Eaton. He aims to meet any opponent in joint debate and pledges to defend the Constitution’s bedrock principles if elected.
Waycross Ga February 28 Special Although no contest has developed yet in four offices Pierce County politics show activity Tax receiver draws several candidates H W Davis Jr Milligan J W Keller and W L Chaney seek the post Three candidates vie for county treasurer George P Gregory Dr W W Brown and B H Walker announce for that seat Tax collector contenders G A Dixon and A L Tuten Representative race opens with H J Strickland and S A Brewton as candidates
W. M. Jennings a lunch room operator at 41 Marietta street was attacked by three white men near his Anderson avenue home early Saturday after taking $60 from his safe to carry home. He was beaten on the head and knocked unconscious, then crawled to his house and summoned his wife. Police were notified.
London February 28 police foiled an apparent suffragette raid on Premier Asquith’s Downing Street residence. A dozen women in militant colors arrived in automobiles from Whitehall and were blocked as they prepared to stage hostilities. The operation was reportedly promoted by an American moving picture company that hired chorus girls to impersonate militants.
The treasury department approved a purchase in Fitzgerald Georgia a lot on the southeast corner of Central avenue and Lee street offered by William Bowen for ten thousand dollars for a new federal building site.
Claude I. Ashley, Atlanta council member and engineer, spoke at the labor temple on heat and heat values. He described heat as life and motive power sourced from ancient sun energy, explained three heat classes, and illustrated latent and specific heat with examples from steam, evaporation, and crystallization.
Peter A. Widener pays about 150000 for a marble bust by Desiderio da Settignano, portraying Marietta Struzzi of a Florentine family. The purchase follows his earlier buys of the Panshanger Madonna from Raphael for over 700000 and a Morosini helmet for 30000 this week.
A vintage advert claims Ely's Cream Balm instantly opens blocked nasal passages, relieves headache, and ends catarrh and cold symptoms by applying the balm inside the nose. It promises quick relief, zero sleeplessness, and lasting cleansing from swollen membranes and discharges.
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