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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1914
Page
2
Dr John E White in a sermon titled The Great Detective warned that national sins bring national sorrows and urged adherence to moral law in policy He cited history and warned Congress over treaty pledges on canal openness and ship tolls stressing national conscience and duty.
The canals committee sits divided over toll repeal with a possible one-vote majority against repeal. Senators propose alternate plans, including presidential decisions on tolls and suspending tolls, while others seek to repeal and allow foreign ships to compete. Debate and possible filibuster loom as Congress shifts to other business and anti trust bills.
London March 29 a committee of seven managers from the British railways will meet a committee of railway trades unions to discuss conciliation This marks the first time the railways have recognized the unions or agreed to negotiate directly with them Railway employees view it as a victory
Augusta and Somerville, Ga, will dedicate a $50,000 concrete memorial bridge on April 14 honoring Major Archibald Butt, Taft’s military aide and Titanic victim. Prominent guests from national and civil life will attend, including former President Taft. The bridge, 200 feet long and 15 feet wide, bears Georgia and Butt family arms, electric globes with bronze eagles, and a Taft-written dedication tablet.
Tallapoosa Ga March 29 Special W S Duke a candidate for tax collector in the May 2 primary arose from the dinner table and shot himself through the head The bullet passed through the skull and he died from self inflicted wounds He had been in bad health and despondent He leaves a wife and son.
Marshall A Kudsen 65 founder of the Baraca Bible class movement spoke at multiple Athens churches in a single day. He opened at First Baptist at 10, then alighted at First Methodist, Young Harris Methodist, West End Baptist school, Baptist Tabernacle, Oconee Street church, and a main session at First Methodist with Judge Andrew Cab. He later visited State Normal School and Lucy Cobb Institute before the 8 p.m. rally at First Baptist.
Mayor Woodward proposes council support for a Grady hospital annex campaign. Compiled figures show a 15-room annex generated 25 000 revenue in twenty one months and a 30 room annex could yield about 100 000, enough to create a sinking fund and cover bond interest. The drive includes educational efforts and teacher and student involvement.
Savannah Ga March 29 mayor Devant left for Washington to urge President Wilson to attend the National Drainage Congress in Savannah next month. He will be joined by drainage congress officials and plans to meet prominent senators and congressmen to gain attendance.
A fragment notes a song to suit from Junge with colored hairs drawing attention on stage. Balladists may gain plaudits as a new piece titled Sliver Threads Among the Green appears to inspire audiences.
Don't be discouraged if your fountain pen gives you trouble. Let the Waterman Ideal, the dependable choice, be your solution. L Moore & Sons advertises on North Broad Street in Athens.
Covington Ga March 29 Special The case of Charlie and Ralph Sheppard two white youths charged with assault with intent to murder a policeman was called before Judge Charles Reid in Newton superior court. The defense moved for a venue change citing mob danger, but the judge overruled it. Bonds were set at 6000 for Ralph and 4000 for Charlie, with both in jail awaiting funds.
Ten of twelve jurors who found the four gunmen guilty of Herman Rosenthal's murder sign a petition asking Governor Glynn to stay the death sentence until after Charles Becker's second trial. Counsel will present affidavits and documents claiming innocence, with the gunmen seeking commutation or reprieve until Becker's case concludes. The gunmen named include "Dago Frank" Chofiel and "Whitey" Lewis, among others.
A string of obituaries and funeral arrangements are noted across the city. Abraham Taylor 40 died at 77 Gilmore Street. coroner's inquest set for 9 AM at Greenberg Bond chapel. Mrs. Algernon Greville dies at 105 Elberty Street with services in Griffin, Georgia. Mrs. Fidel Nixon 23 dies at 23 Bender Street. funeral plans pending. J P Hood dies at 163 Bellwood Avenue. to be buried in Marietta with family survived by wife and five children. Ida Mae Stowers 18 dies at 121 East Pine Street. funeral at 3 PM with Rev. Dr. Flinn. Miss Cora Thompson’s funeral held in Gainesville after residence death. Mrs. G W Pierce’s funeral in West View Chapel. Rod erick J Martin to be buried in Talbotton. brother of Judge J H Martin.
Nearly two hundred delegates from nineteen states gathered in Des Moines for the Mississippi Valley Suffrage association conference opening. About fifteen hundred people paid tribute to Jane Addams of Hull House Chicago who spoke on Illinois conditions and discussed newer aspects of woman suffrage at political and overflow suffragist meetings.
Nashville March 29 Plans announced today by Archdeacon W B Claiborne of Knoxville before a false congregation at Christchurch call for dividing the Tennessee Episcopal diocese into three parts with a bishop for each rather than one for the whole state Right Rev Thomas F Gailor bishop of Tennessee has approved the plan and will submit it to the general conference A 160000 endowment fund is sought with 18000 already pledged
Walter Andrews arrives in Atlanta from Washington after a mission to promote the Panama Pacific exposition. His Mediterranean tour influenced Greece France Turkey Bulgaria to plan pavilions and spurred reconsideration by Roumanis Servia Portugal and Spain. He may announce a mayoral bid on a liberal platform.
Vicksburg Mississippi May 29 Lieutenant Governor Theodore G Bilbo will be placed on trial for soliciting and accepting a bribe at the Warren county court term beginning tomorrow Judge EB L Belden will preside after being appointed to succeed Justice Theodore Birchitt who resigned Birchitt had been appointed last January State Senator G A Hobbs who was indicted with Bilbo was tried and acquitted last December.
The emperor has offered the premiership to Prince Iyesato Tokugawa, president of the house of peers, but it is believed the prince would decline. If he accepts, hopes for a pure party cabinet would be lessened. Since the Yamamoto ministry resigned March 24, several statesmen including Count Okuma have been mentioned regarding a new cabinet formation.
Relatives and friends gathered for the funeral of Miss Ida May Stowers at her residence at 3 p m today with Rev Richard Orme Flinn of North Avenue Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed at West View. Pallbearers named: Philip Franc Tackdolies Lewis Rowlett Malcolm Osman DeLeon Drake Norman George. Barclay Brandon Co Funeral Directors 246 Ivy St. H Brandon R M Brandon presidents A W Awtry secretary treasurer
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