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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1914

Page

10

London divine talks stir Atlanta women at Bible conference

Dr G Campbell Morgan preached at the Baptist Tabernacle urging Atlanta church women to aid fallen women. He cited Christ’s compassion for outcasts and urged tenderness toward those trying to reform. He warned against hypocrisy and stressed personal doubt as the path to faith. The Macon Bible conference drew large crowds as Morgan’s coming drew growing interest.

Jesus Christ Zachay G Campbell Morgan London Baptist Tabernacle Atlanta Mr. Morgan Dr. Morgan Chuck Christ G. Campbell Morgan The Morgan D. Gordon George Stuart William Semper Mel Trattee Tabernacle Macon Nashville Tenn S. D. Gordon Philadelphia England

Hotel owner held as missing girl inquiry unfolds

WW E Hellen a retired Trion North Carolina hotel proprietor worth about a quarter million dollars was held at the Atlanta police station after a boarding house dispute led to the disappearance of Berths Whitehouse and her elderly mother. Detectives learned the trio fled toward Spartanburg South Carolina and later confirmed they were there. Hellen, 45, tall and slender, bachelor, claimed they were hired to attend his mother and were en route to Florida. He faces disorderly conduct charges and was released on 285 bond after a police court matinee.

Hellen Atlanta Florida Burton Smith Broyles

Checkers on Film Coming to the Grand

The Grand announces a film adaptation of Henry W Blossom’s Checkers produced for motion pictures by the Southern offices of A Star Feature. Stars Thomas W Ross and Katherine Sally reprise their roles, with Blossom aiding production for a five reel film featuring 225 scenes including a dramatic race sequence.

Grand A-Star Feature Corporation Mr. Blossom Augustus Thomas

Gainesville Amateurs to Give Play Friday

Gainesville Dramatic Club presents its first production The New Generation at Erneau auditorium in Gainesville Georgia on Friday March 6 at 830 pm. The club includes Elizabeth Alexander Isabelle Charters Carel Lean Susie Ham Nelle Murphy Mary Filla Perry Annie Lon Pagett Atlanta Ga and members Edgar Dunlap Charles T Estes Hammond Johnson Lester W Hosch Stephen P Kenya Edward E Kimbrough Sidney Smith George P Estes Jr and Wendell Williams.

Gainesville Dramatic Club Erenau Canturo Ag Misaca Elizabeth Alexander Isabelle Charters Carel Lean Susie Ham Nelle Murphy Mary Filla’ Perry Annie Lon Pagett Atlanta, Ga Edgar Dunlap Charles T. Estes Hammond Johnson Lester W. Hosch Stephen P. Kenyo Edward E Kimbrough Sidney Smith George P. Estes, Jr and Wendell Walliams

Engineer Employed for Granite Highway in Decatur

The Granite Highway association executive committee met this morning at 4 o'clock in the Decatur Board of Trade office and decided to employ the road engineer today. Robert Ftaraspeck, secretary of the board, was instructed to write the Washington good roads department for highway specifications, with plans and construction methods to be reviewed next Tuesday. The engineer will begin duties immediately.

Decatur Granite Highway Association Decatur Board of Trade Robert

France Hit By White Plague Doubling Since 1887

Paris reports tuberculosis has doubled in France since 1887. Figures from Henri Schmidt show Normandy infant mortality rising where women drink heavily, and absinthe districts show the highest infant mortality.

Paris France Temps Henri Schmidt Normandy Schmidt Gers

Judge Modifies Mulkey Sentence After Guilty Plea

Judge Newman of the federal district court issued an order reducing Bud Mulkey’s punishment for lie distilling. Mulkey, who pleaded guilty, was originally sentenced October 1913 to six months in Fulton county jail and a fine of 102 dollars plus costs. The modification sets four months in jail and a 100 dollar fine with costs, effective from October 8, 1919.

Newman Federal District Court Bud Mulkey Mulkey Fulton County

Braves Begin Spring Practice In Warm Training Camp

In Boston Nationals area, Maco Ge and Maso lead spring workouts as Braves test throwing drills in warmer conditions. Johnnie Evers is due tomorrow with Cuban players Luque Villazon and Gonzales, signaling renewed roster activity.

Maco Maso Boston Nationals Braves Johnnie Evers Luque Villazon Gonzales

Veterans Name Delegates for Jacksonville Reunion Route Designated

Americus Ga March 3 Special At a Camp Sumter Confederate veterans meeting delegates were elected to the Jacksonville reunion. The large Americus party was designated the official route. Commander H T Davenport was reelected along with all other camp officers. Cedartown Ga hosted a conference of First Baptist Church where Rev C Lovelace of Mount Vernon Texas received a call. Lovelace recently preached here and impressed the church, but no decision on acceptance is known yet.

Americus Camp Sumter Jacksonville H. TF. Davenport Cedartown First Baptist Church C. &. Lovelace Mount Vernon Texas

High Honor for Panama Canal Builder Goethals

Washington March 3 Washington pays tribute to Colonel George Washington Goethals designer of the Panama Canal at the National Geographic Society banquet where he receives a special gold medal from President Wilson. Secretary Bryan presides as toastmaster with Wilson cabinet members and other dignitaries while remarks praise Goethals and the canal project.

Washington Washington Tonight George Washington Goethals Panama Canal National Geographic Society Goethals Wilson Society Bryan Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Army Congress Jules J. Jusseyand Breich Atlantic- Goethals-Pacific United States Engineer Corps United States March Maria Goethan Dalley Colonel Goethals Culebra Cut Gorgas Sibert Gatun Dam Gatun Lake Colonel Hodges Goeghals

Civil week adjourned session opens in Nashville court

Court at Nashville Georgia convened the adjourned civil week session this morning with Judge A Christian presiding. The last month’s postponement was due to the United States court in Valdosta. Many important cases will be tried. An advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a tonic for all ages.

Nashville A. Christian United Tes Court Valdosta

Citizens' League Opens Offices in Peters Bldg

The Citizens' League of Atlanta in the Peters building remained busy with inquiries and petitions for new members. Secretary Archie Lee distributed petitions as scores of members joined, Forrest Adair reported floods of telegrams, and John Moore praised the growing movement as planning a mass meeting with prominent speakers to explain the league's purpose.

Citizens’ League of Atlanta Peters Building Archie Lee League Forrest Adair John Moore Foy

Parker Case Drives Decatur Bailiff to Nebraska

Jecatur Ga March 1 Special Charlie Lifer bailiff of the Decatur justice of peace court left Monday for Omaha Neb to bring back C B Parker a man under a 10000 supersedeas bond charged with seducing a girl from a prominent DeKalb county family about six years ago The case has produced repeated mistrials and appeals Parker was convicted years ago before Judge L S Hoan and sentenced to ten years Parker is held by Omaha officials awaiting Lifsey arrival and the defense contends the bond did not call for Parker to be appeased against charges The prosecution will be Congressman William Schrey Howard and Colonel K K McClelland represents Parker Parker remains under confinement until Parker’s return

Jecatur Charlie Lifer Decatur Curker Hoan Stone Mountain Circuit Superior Cour Charles Reid Uy Parker Parker McCleland Packer Qimaha Bublé Lifsey

Pace May Be Named Police Board Chair

Rumors of a deadlock in the police board over the chairman's race p remiss a move to back Commissioner Robert T. Pace for the post will be vacated by Darios Mason next Tuesday He met with Mayor Woodward and Citizens League leaders amid talk Pace would win the chair.

W. P. Fain Second Ward W. al Verney Third Ward Robert T. Pace Darios Mason Woodward Citizens’ League Movement Fred J. Paxots Pace Pace Vlecter Seventh Ward Connalman Dallas Gammissioner Luce

Southern rail bonds tied to J P Morgan, Collier says

Representative Collier of Mississippi told the house that the Southern railroad must seek 50 million dollars from J P Morgan Co to cover 40 million in bonds due. He said Morgan would charge 56 million for the loan plus a million in fees, while the consolidation of railroad interests raised rates nationwide. He claimed Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky pay freight to Morgan & Co and bear the interest on the bonds.

Washington Collier Mississinpi House Southers J. P. Morgan & Co Mr. Collier J. J. Morgan & Co Morgan Company New York Mississippi Alabama Georgia Prorida Carolinas Tennessee Virginia Kentucky Morgan & Con

Female wrath for Democrats in suffrage hearings

Washington reports a heated Senate judiciary committee session on woman suffrage with rallies, opposing voices, and political warnings. Advocates and opponents clashed as Mrs Benedict, Mrs Beard, and others urged action while critics warned of national consequences and party platform conflicts.

Washington Norse Judiciary Committee Crystal Hastman Benedict Mary Beard New York Lawyr 7 Aocratic Party Walker Senate Antoinette Funk Medill Mel Cormick Wiliam Kent National Woman Suffrage Association Venus Benedict Beard Glendower Evans Boston Cora Smith Knox Congressional Union Une Corinth Congress Consressional Union Coum

California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Bowels Cleanse

In a parent oriented ad the California Syrup of Figs claims to gently move clogged waste from the bowels within hours. It touts a safe, gentle inside cleansing for children and adults, urges buyers to ensure the product is from the California Fig Syrup Company, and warns against counterfeit syrups.

California Cross California Fie Syrup Company

Debate in Senate Divides Over Woman Suffrage

The senate debate sees Senator Clapp claim sinister forces oppose woman suffrage and lament good people being used as masks. Senator Bryan of Florida opens the longest critique arguing states must decide and California cannot dictate Florida voters rights for Japanese in California.

Senate Clapp Bryan Florida California

Shot Down on Highway by Gang of Young Men

Albany Ga March 3 Special Reports from Edison near Cordray s Mill describe Clifford Aycock and another youth traveling when they were overtaken by four or five young men. Aycock was shot four times in the back as the assailants questioned him. no arrests are reported.

Albany Edison Cordray Clifford Aycock Aycock

Louis W. Hill Elected President of Great Northern

St. Paul Minn March Louis W Hill director chairman of the board of Great Northern railway was elected president at a board meeting. He will remain chairman ex officio. C R Gray resigned as president of the Western Maryland. Jay to lead Western Maryland starting March 25. Bridgeport Conn state— Joseph P F Tuttle in criminal superior court here today overruled.

St. Paul, Minn Maren J Louis W. Hil Great Northern Railway C. R Gray Maryland Jay Western Bridgeport, Conn Siarens Joseph PF. Tuttle Criminal Superior Court

Motion on Plea Jurisdiction and Warrant Vacuum in Mellen Case

Legal move asks court to rule on jurisdiction while another seeks vacating arrest warrant for Charles G. Mellen former New Haven president in relation to the Westport wreck dated October 3 1912. The case centers on charges of manslaughter connected to the incident.

Charles G. Mellen The New Haven Mc Melen Oiver Westport

Dyspeptics Envy All Good Eaters

An old promotional snippet extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a rapid aid to digestion and relief from stomach pain belching and heartburn. It claims the tablets restore appetite by aiding nutrient absorption and balancing gastric juices with a 50 cent price point.

Stuart Nature

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