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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1914

Page

2

Trusts and Rural Credits Move on Congress

Washington March 1. Trust legislation and a new rural credits law are the administration's musts before adjournment, with election campaigns looming and aims to establish rural banks. Other noted items include Panama Canal toll exemptions, immigration, constitutional amendments for suffrage and prohibition, and a broad program shaping federal regulation of trade, water power, and public lands.

Washington Congress House Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Interstate Trade Commission Senate Wison

Radium Earth Experiments On Local Plant Life

In Biloxi during March, Professor S M Tracy conducts experiments on radium bearing earth and its effects on plant life to assess any value over normal soil for natural purposes. A shipment of fifteen pounds of radium earth arrived here from the College of Pharmacy in New Forkelty.

Bilox Auss SM. Tracy College of Pharmacy New Forkelty

Car thieves thwarted by special agent at Atlanta terminals

Jarmon chief special agent of the Atlanta Joint Terminals on Pearl street halted a theft in the yards last night after a woman alerted him. A suspect, an inspector named J. C. Mathews, resisted locker access, was charged with larceny, and the case set for Tuesday morning.

Jarmon Atlanta Pearl Street J. C. Mathews

Drowning accident of Judge's son at Lexington pond

Ernest Gary, 11, son of South Carolina Chief Justice Eugene B. Gary, drowned near Lexington while testing ice on a pond one mile from town. He fell into eleven or twelve feet of water as Cadet Smith from the Virginia Military Institute attempted rescue. Smith was saved. Gary's body recovered and to be sent to Abbeville tomorrow.

Lexington Gary Hugene B. Gary South Carolina Supreme Court Washington and Teo University Smith Virginia, Miliary Institute Lee Smithade Andy Wenk Abbeville

Negroes Urged to Help Themselves in New Church Mission

Rev WA Proctor announced new members joining the first Congregational church colored, urging individual effort and divine help. Jenkin Lloyd Jones of Chicago spoke on fundamentals of humanity praising progress of the colored race and urging men to face problems with good cheer. Africa was described as the next great court to be civilized, with U.S. representatives playing a key role.

WA. H. Proctor First Congregational Church Jenken Lloyd Jones Chicazo Aouth Tie Africa United States

Bullard Injured After Refusal to Buy Liquor

Jack Bullard reports he was attacked by two teenagers Boe Cline and Millard Stephens when he refused to buy liquor. Bullard found unconscious at 74 Carroll Street and taken to Grady Hospital for head wounds. Officers Evans and Palmer charged Cline and Stephens with disorderly conduct. Bullard served as a witness.

Boe Cline Millard Stephens Jack Bullard Carroll Str Gall Evans Palmer Bullard Grady Hospital Cling Stephenny

Probers of Strike to Hear McNaughton in Michigan

James MacNaughton general manager of Cainmet and Hecla Mining is slated as first witness for operators before the congressional investigating committee in Houghton Michigan He will discuss working conditions wages hours of labor and other strike related topics Allen F Reese says he will open with a brief statement rebut charges by strikers and outline hoped proof by witnesses The morning session will likely focus on documentary evidence paving the way for MacNaughton's afternoon testimony.

Houghton, Mich James MacNaughton Cainmet and Hecla Mining Company Congressional Investigating Committee Allen F. Rees MacNaughton Reese

American Surgeons Plan For Mecca In U S

March 1 report from Chicago says the American College of Surgeons plans a central Mecca for American surgeons. Dr Franklin HI Martin says sites like Boston Cleveland Detroit and Minneapolis are considered. Navy General Stokes chairs the committee guiding the project to create a meeting hub and a great surgery museum for demonstrations and progress images.

Chicago American College of Surgeons American Surgeons Franklin HI. Martin Boston Cleveland Gtr Minneapolis Martin i Teeoit Stokes Thenited States Navy Wwarkitss Br. Martin

Lacy in Good Humor Despite Conviction

Theo Lacy former chief clerk for the state convict department remains in good humor after his late last night conviction on embezzlement charges. Judge Ainstead Brown heard that a sentencing request may move to tomorrow rather than Saturday. He faces a penalty of one to ten years and could bond pending appeal to the state supreme court. Lacy retained his company and joked with his jailer about the pine box involved in the trial.

Montgomery, Aln Ainstead Brown Theo Lacy State Convict Department Lacey State Supreme Court Lacy

Drowned Kentucky Athlete Wilhelm Missing After Canoe Capsize

William Wilhelm, former Kentucky State University star and local newspaper reporter, drowned when a canoe with Nelson Soule overturned near Paduach Kentucky. Soule was rescued by a tugboat, but Wilhelm's body was not recovered.

Wilhelm Paduach Wiliam Wilhelm State University of Kentucky Nelson Soule Soule

See Our Windows Samples From No 2 Brownie Camera

See our windows for samples of the pictures taken by the four-dollar No 2 Brownie Camera Kodak dept 14 Waitena.

Hasikes Uo Kodak Dept I. Waitena

Local Mortuary Notices From Fairburn and Surroundings

A series of obituaries and funeral notices from Fairburn and neighboring towns recount the deaths of Nellie K Thompson Torbert Austin Thompson J T Hearn and others. Services are scheduled at Methodist and Second Baptist churches with interments in Fairburn Oakland Rose Hill West View and local cemeteries. Survivors include spouses siblings and children with varying dates of death listed.

High Wind Sweeps Atlanta Streets

A heavy wind shattered storefronts and broke glass as Atlanta faced a frigid blast. Reported sights include splintered windows, slick gutters, and streetcars halted by blowing debris. Forecasters predicted wind decline by noon with no accompanying rain.

Atlanta

Free Organ Concert Draws Thousands at Armory

About two thousand people attended the tres organ concert Sunday afternoon at the Additorium Armory. The Atlanta Music Festival chorus of about 300 voices provided the singing. City Organist Rawin Arthur Kraft played solo selections and directed the choir. Accompaniments were by Charles A. Sheldon Jr. Dr. Visanska returned to A y esterday after a business trip thar lestot.

Tres Additorium Armory Atlanta Music Festival Gutlmant Uagatina—Hatt Hunoresgas Mar Richmond Fair Esther Toceata Widor Symphony Pathetiqne Tychulkowslky Stoughton Rawin Arthur Kraft Charles A. Sheldon, Jr

Pittsburg Fire Causes Nearly Two Hundred Thousand Loss

Firemen in downtown Pittsburg battled three fires today causing nearly 200000 in damage. The incidents stretched responders and damaged several blocks in the central business district.

Pittsburg

Steamer Riversdale Still Ashore Off Norfolk

High winds drive the stranded British steamer Riversdale ashore near Little Island ten days after grounding as tug I J Merritt sails to assist the stranded vessel and attempts to refloat it from the coast of Norfolk Virginia.

Norfolk Riversdale Little Island I J. Merritt Trescue

Coal price drop to five dollars a ton by Carroll and Hunter

Carroll and Hunter announce a reduced price of five dollars per ton for their best high grade Jellico coal, signaling a value move for customers seeking premium fuel.Corporation name and product highlighted to attract buyers.

Carroll & Hunter

Youth Disappears After Rebuke at Door

Charlie McMonagle, 12, of 310 East Fair Street, left home Sunday morning at 10 30 to go to church after being rebuked by his mother. He has not been seen since, and fear he may have had an accident in cold weather. His father, Henry McMonagle, searched hospitals and shops, reporting no sign of the boy. Police were alerted as grandparents and neighbors joined the search. The lad is described as a white 12 year old with light hair blue eyes and a blue suit.

von Herrmann Charlie McMonagle Fair Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Feter Street Central Avenue Henry McMonagle Southern Spring Bed Company Grady Hospital

Famous Horses Burn at Josepthal Estate in Virginia Fire

Fire at Waverly Virginia estate of Mr and Mrs S J Josephthal destroyed stables housing notable cross country rider Mrs Cherbonnier and three famous hunters Honey Boy Aristocrat and Hubert Louis Stevenson drag horses a pony two motor cars and other property damaged.

Warrenton Vassa Waverly Virginia S. J. Josepthal Baltimore Josepthal Cherbonnier Honey Boy Hubert Louis Stevenson

Barclay and Brandon Co. Funeral Directors Notice

Barclay and Brandon Co. Funeral Directors at 246 Ivy Street G announce officers H Brandon President Vice President J W Awry Secretary and Treasurer with services.

Barclay & Brandon CO Ivy St. G H. Brandon RM. Brandon J. W. Awry Secy. and Tress

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