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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
6
Annie Stoe, convicted two weeks ago in federal court for white slavery, under Judge Newman, has been confined in Fulton County jail awaiting sentencing. The proceedings are scheduled for today as the judge presides.
The woman, convicted by a federal jury, is brought before Judge Newman at Morro on Saturday morning to learn the possible penalty. Since the conviction, she has remained in Fulton County jail, bearing imprisonment with noted fortitude despite frail health.
The school board discussed seating shortages at Terrest avenue and Forrest avenue schools. Councilman Ashley urged funding to seat all classes, while others debated reallocating funds for desks and equipment. No decisive action, promises to assist Forrest avenue, and support for future equipment funding were noted.
Forecast warns of unsettled cloudy conditions for Friday with a disturbance in the lower plateau keeping the area overcast. Temperatures barely rise toward 10 degrees, with light southeast winds turning brisk southwest later.
A civil service commission examination for ship draftsman and copyist ship draftsman was announced to occur on April 15 and 16 in the Atlanta federal building. Successful applicants would be assigned to the Bureau of Construction and Repairs and related Navy Department yards and establishments outside Washington with pay scales from 428 to 750 dollars monthly, plus potential additional daily and promotional increases.
At a large Dublin meeting in March 26, 1930, about 200 business and professional residents subscribed 2360 in memberships to form a new chamber of commerce. Dames Voo Finn and Laurens presided, Secretary R Caldwell outlined the plan, stressing community spirit and civic progress.
Sam Phillips a leading Cambell County planter faced trial in a United States court on a peonage indictment dated July 1910. The case alleges Phillips held George Jones in peonage and forced him to work to settle a $260 debt. The session heard Jones and a relative as prosecution witnesses. trial to resume with Phillips under cross examination.
Charter amendment approved by the Secretary of State yesterday morning authorizes Brinson Railway Company to change its name to the Savannah and Northwestern Railroad and to reduce capital stock from $100,000 to $1,000,000, divided into 1,0990 shares of $500 par value each, with $506,000 set aside as preferred stock.
According to a division of the Georgia Railroad and Power, transfers are now valid after midnight and until 2 A.M., under state railroad commission rules, ensuring late riders receive full transfer benefits from the trolley company.
Governor Slaton on Thursday declined to honor a requisition from Alabama for William Shumate who is wanted on charges in Birmingham and awaits conviction outcomes. Shumate has appealed. If he must serve his sentence, the requisition will not be handled until his term ends.
A banquet will be tendered by the membership committee of the Hallroad Young Men s Christian Association at the rooms on West Alabama Street Friday night. Plans will be perfected for the annual membership campaign soon to be launched. W Wits, superintendent of terminals Southern Ry, is chairman of the committee of two.
The Presbytery of Atlanta dissolved Rev Hugh K Walker from First Presbyterian despite church protests. Walker plans four farewell sermons in April focusing on faith, life, and leadership, ending with a farewell service and Lord's Supper, before moving with his family to Long Beach California.
The Court of Appeals ruled Theoroce Broyles may sentence an accused to thirty days without a fine. HD Jones appealed from the superior court in a writ of certiorari after receiving a thirty day sentence and argued the court should have allowed a fine as an alternative.
An ad promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength from Jacobs Pharmacy. It guarantees clear skin and a beautiful complexion with daily application, noting most cases need no more than an ounce. The claim includes a money back guarantee if freckles persist.
City electrician RC Turner said Thursday he will not grant a contractors permit to W M Carter, an applicant who alleges prejudice. Carter claims Turner dominates the board and will seek legal challenge after a ruling by City Attorney Mayson. Carter says he passed an earlier exam and should not reappear before examiners.
Colonel W Peel resigns as third vice president of the Atlanta chamber of commerce for personal reasons. Albert Howell Jr is named fourth vice president to succeed Howell. H G Hastings becomes fifth vice president to succeed Hastings. Ivan E Allen will join the board of directors, replacing Allen. Clyde L King named chair of the manufacturers committee by President Wilkinson.
County police rounded up two Black youths believed linked to an unsuccessful attack on a White girl near Armour Station. A white man FC Haines chased a fleeing girl who sounded the alarm and vanished. Police hold the two men. girl’s name and address unknown.
F W Redfield shared how moving picture film byproducts become commercial goods. Emulsion is sold to Rochester firms, silver extracted for silversmiths, and melted celluloid used in combs and novelties. The Ad Mens club luncheon at Hot 1 Austey heard the talk as Julian Boelm directed the program. Over seventy five members attended. next Thursday George H K Young will discuss the Bell system inside a phone exchange.
James McConnell filed for divorce on Thursday in the superior court alleging his wife jabbed him with a hatpin during fits of temper. He says they were married in Atlantic town in 1911 and that his wife still lives there.
The Elks Club hosts a special dance tonight at the clubhouse starting at Sociock. Refreshments will be served and the event aims to surpass recent similar gatherings. Pro tango dancers Guy Murray and Miss Katherine Wheaton, who are in the city, will appear and an orchestra will provide music for the dancers.
An ad promotes Pape’s Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for stomach ailments including indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and related discomforts. It claims rapid relief with reliable action and encourages keeping a large bottle in the home for immediate use after meals or when foods disagree.
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