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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1914

Page

4

Free Tolls Fight Begins This Week

Washington report outlines the expected start of debates in the House on repealing the Panama canal toll exemption and a likely Senate pursuit of interoceanic canal action. Leaders forecast a close vote, with administration allies pressing swiftly toward a decision amid related talks on the Nicaragua treaty.

Washington House Wilson Senate Yous Adamson Sims Underwood O'Gorman Gorman New York Sits Owen Yates Nicaragua Taft Secreta Bryan Bay of Fonseca United States San Juan River Great Lake Panama Canal Great Corn Sambrean Sea Rizhta Gulf of Fonseca Nicarragua Cuba Cima Republic Senatoc Fadiana Foreign Relatious Committee Clarence W. DeKnight

Southern scientists awarded gold medals in National Institute work

New Orleans March 15 News reports that three Southern researchers Dr Charles UC Bass Dr Charles W Duvall and Abraham L Metz all of New Orleans received gold medals from the National Institute of Local Sciences for malaria yellow fever infant diarrhea and dysentery work. The awards honor long careers with public health impact and include prior medalists.

New Orleans West Ume National Institute of Locar Sciences Tennesev Charles UC. Bass Charles W Davai Mt Pr Abraham L. Metz New Vicon Louisiana Duvall Honmeidt Atis Entites Hass

General George C Reid Dies at 74 in Washington

Washington obituary notes General George C Reid US Marine Corps veteran aged 74. He served over forty years, fought in the Civil War and Spanish American War, born Lorain Ohio, graduated Columbian College of Law, practiced law in retirement era.

Washington George C Reid Held Marine Corps Lorain Ohio Columbian College of Law

Suffrage Rally in Atlanta Excites Leaders and Crowd

Suffrage leaders lauded a large Atlanta gathering led by National Equal Suffrage Association officers including Dr Anna Shaw. Georgia activists, urged by Jane Addams style speakers, highlighted twenty five years of effort, debated expediency lightly, and pressed for reform faltering under law and press coverage while stressing women’s readiness to vote and contribute to national issues.

Isma Dooly Atlanta National Equal Suffrage Association Anna Shaw Jane Addams Georgia Geerala John K. Ottley Samuel B. Adams Fack Federation of ‘Women Elu Federated Organizations of Women

Parker Scored for Crime Is Given Long Sentence

Decatur Ga March 15 Special Clarence B H Parker charged with seduction whose case has been on trial in DeKalb superior court since Thursday morning was found guilty Saturday and sentenced by Judge George Bell to ten years in the penitentiary. The jury convicted on the first ballot after a hard fought trial. The judge detailed the harm to the girl and child, denouncing the crime as among the most horrible in human experience and expressing sympathy for the victim. The court, using wide discretion, pronounced the sentence of ten years and noted plans for a possible new trial motion.

Decatur Clarence BH Parker DeKalb Superior Court George Bell Drew Tuggle Cvdence Rew Tangele Attevil Penitentia Reil Walker Kua Litte Bor Laok Tefame Deng Unis

Ponce de Leon paving sparks council clash over sewers

Alderman Albert Thomson and Councilman Ashley lead protests against resurfacing Ponce de Leon Avenue. Path representatives warn of fight if paving delays Butler Street and Highlawad sewer work. Alderman Candler urged resurfacing before illness. others push street as a ward project priority amid court activity.

Albert Thomson Clinde Ashley Ponce de Leon Avenue Path Reunell Butler Highlawad Avenue Thomson Ashey Ponce de Latin Avenue John Candler Conneilmen Smith White

Ravenscroft May Not Defend Her American Title

Miss Ravenscroft of England, holder of the women’s national toll championship in the United States, may not defend her American title this year. She doubts she can return to the United States after going home in about a month due to ongoing tournament travel.

Thurst N.C Mise Dys Ravenscroft Enyland United States

Better Conditions for Child Workers Conference Opens

New Orleans March 13. Dr Felix Adler opened the tenth annual child labor conference with a mass outdoor meeting emphasizing economics, education, and patriotism as the path to improve child workers. Speakers included Jane Addams and James Cardinal Gibbons. The event continues through Wednesday with top reformers addressing the crowd.

New Orleans United States Felix Adler Chil National Child Labor Committee Adler Movement For Civilization Dr.Adler James Cardinal Gibbons Jane Addama

Priest of Stockyards Over The Great Divide

The Rev Maurice A Dorney a Chicago Catholic priest known as the King of the Yards died in a hospital from rilzsis after heart trouble His long association with Irish leaders and the packing district shaped Catholic life around St Gabriels parish and the local fight against liquor. His mission aided Parnell and the Pigott affair tied to Irish nationalist politics and the Sullivan Egan circle.

Chicago Maron Maurice Atlantic Rehinshop Quigtey Father Dorney Slochsards Pivnt Maurice A Dorney Coun Hor Thonsagda Ife Chicazo White House Washington Allande Charles Stewart Parnell London Leland Wis St .Gabriels Creed Parnell Wather Dorney House of Commons Dernes Heland Pizott Spain Alexander Sullivan Irish National League of America Patrick Egan Irish National League of Ireeand United States Chile

Bartow to Hold Fair in Cartersville Advised

Bartow County association announces a county fair in Cartersville, March 1914, to aid the fair. Promoters consider 1913 success a financial model, with receipts covering expenses and a positive outlook for the undertaking.

Bartow Cartersville Vetig Barton County Association Far

Encyclopaedia Britannica On Textiles And Metals Scope

A passage notes extensive Britannica coverage across textiles and related industries. It cites 30 000 word glass and 50 000 word iron and steel articles by noted authors, plus 250 000 words on textiles with many illustrations, diagrams and tables indicating a vast departmental scope.

GLASS H. J. Powell James Powell & Sons Whitefriars Lass Works London Alexander Nesbitt South Kensington Iron and Steel Merion Howe Columbia University Bessemer Metallurgy Department of Manufactures Encyclopaedia Britannica

Manufacturing Works of Reference Described as Thorough and Valuable

Readers praise a comprehensive industrial reference for its lucid treatment of manufacturing processes and materials. Testimonials from executives in shirt making, flax and cotton goods, iron works, biscuits, and bleaching highlight its usefulness for business and general reading alike.

W— Vice-Press, Iron Works Pittsburgh

A Wonderful Storehouse of Facts Britannica Ad

A Wonderful Storehouse of Facts announces the new Encyclopaedia Britannica. It promises expert lucid treatment across subjects from Burns to Polar Exploration. The 29 volumes fit under three feet of shelf, totaling 44,000,000 words from 40,000 articles by 1500 experts worldwide.

Britannica Theodore Roosevelt Encyclopaedia Britannica

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