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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1914
Page
6
More than 20,000 yards of silk goods offered at half price and less attract a large crowd to the May Silk Sale. Bargains include 85 brocaded satins for 2.65, cascadeuse silk at 1.39, printed chiffons 0.77, and brocaded silks around 1.95 to 2.95. Numerous gowns, suits, and coats highlighted by reduced Canton crepes and satin duchess.
Star Crest corsets offered at 69 cents for Saturday only. Made of firm summer batiste with low bust and long skirt, sturdy boning, designed for slender figures. Sizes 19 to 24, two pairs in stock, Second Floor.
The fifth congressional district annual meet opened in Decatur with numerous delegates and teachers from Douglasville Fairburn Palmetto Union City Stone Mountain Lithonia Monroe Danyers and Decatur. Afternoon events included athletic contests and music readings. evening program featured piano selections and readings, with schools from Decatur Palmetto Stone Mountain Monroe and others participating and contests resuming Saturday on Clarmont avenue near the courthouse.
Three mediators from Brazil Argentina and Chile act as an independent tribunal in Washington while U S officials curb oil well actions at Tampico. Officials discuss neutrality pressure and the re opening of the American consulate to aid protection as federal forces plan Vera Cruz changes and military tribunals are considered.
Led by Mayor Futrell and aided by councilmen ministers doctors lawyers and merchants plus civic volunteers a large turnout in Guyton Georgia on May 1 swept streets trimmed trees and cleared rubbish. About forty volunteers split into squads meeting at the depot to cover sections while Mothers Club ladies served a noon dinner under the Spreading Oaks near the Baptist church.
Gainesville May 1 special report states Jim Cantrell, convicted accessory before the fact in Hawkins murder, has been granted a respite until May 29 by Governor Slaton. Measles in his eyes and a severe preceding illness threaten his sight, with a possible commutation to life imprisonment pending.
Horace Hazelwood, jailed on a five year bigamy sentence from Gordon county, is granted a new trial by Judge A W Fite. He posted a $500 bond and argues that years of separation from his first wife plus new evidence justify retrying the case. Hazelwood wed Muss Mattin Keyes in Newnan in 1908 and later married Annie Bell Thomas. his father from Canton stood as surety.
Nathan Campe prominent Norfolk resident since 1850 dies at a sanitarium while visiting son in law Morris Wacks in Atlanta. A Confederate veteran and Bnai Birth member, he was connected in Norfolk and New York business circles. Survived by daughters Mrs Morris Wacks of Atlanta and Mrs Fannie Beerman of Baltimore and by sons Sam, Bon, Eddie Lee, and Duke of New York and Norfolk. Body to be taken to Norfolk for interment late tonight or Sunday.
At the Ansley Hotel last evening Professor and Mrs Lawrence Phelpy hosted a dinner entertaining seniors and faculty guests from the Atlanta Theological Seminary.
Washington May 1 The administration interstate trade commission bill framed for report to the full committee was made public today. The measure sets up a five member panel from not more than three from one party with annual salaries totaling 10000 and 6000 for a secretary per commissioner. It authorizes investigation of any corporation engaged in interstate commerce and requires annual or special reports, with power to seek relevant data and to urge legislation. The bill preserves existing antitrust and interstate commerce enforcement under the attorney general, allows the commission to act as master in equity, and to enforce anti trust decrees. Directors and officers may be held personally liable with penalties up to 36000 or one year imprisonment.
May 1 report from York states George T Young has received two cables from Batavia about Madame Nordea's condition. The condition remains serious with little ground gained since yesterday and no change this morning. A salary system proposal is noted with Wesley favoring it.
Three designs offered with square or V necklines, delicate embroidery and lace edges. Ribbon trim version features long waists and full skirts, targeted at juvenile buyers on the second floor.
RETTIFR and fresher styles than one would expect at g8c. The house dresses are of percale and ginghams, round necks with and without collars, short and three-quarter sleeves, shaded colors and figures, 98c. The kimonos are of crepe wash fabrics, near floral patterns, straight and empire styles, second floor. M. Rich & Bros. Co.
Willis G Carson died at an out of town san itarium age 83 Pulliam Street resident. Funeral from Uncle Robert A Carson residence with Rock Springs interment. Lawrence Trippe 56 will have services Sunday at Patterson's chapel at 2 PM with Oakland interment.
Big Bill Tetley of Missouri, associate of Dr McConnell, will preach at the Baptist Tabernacle tomorrow. He will lead both morning and evening services in the absence of Pastor Dr Lincoln. An excellent musical program has been arranged.
A heated Kilpatrick Debating Society session at Atlanta Law School last night focused on a stronger central government. The affirmative case by Frank Chalmera and colleagues argued for centralized rule, but the negative led by W Smith and Victor Davidson secured the win.
The Lyric screens a week of Mae Marguerite Chafteen in emotional and light comedy roles amid praise for her beauty and presence. Grand Theatre showcases Tunior Kelton Vaudeville with Ray Randall ventriloquism, All Shin Boys, Murray, trained dogs, and more. Rat Guilty features prominently in the motion picture lineup.
Mrs Anna B Moses wife of W Maul Thia Moses a Girard Alabama banker and business leader is killed in an apparent accident at 2 am at the family home near Girard. Her watch under the pillow becomes entangled with her husband’s pistol. the pistol fires, wounding her in the temple. She dies about an hour and a half later. She was 52 and a daughter of the late I Moses. Survived by her husband and four children. the death shocks the community.
Admiral Ranger reported to the navy department that within two or three days the battleship Montana would sail from Vera Cruz to New York with bodies of sailors and marines killed there The vessel would depart once refugee work was no longer needed and the bodies would be shipped from New York to the homes of the next of kin
Brigadier General Robert K Evans departs Washington for Atlanta to assess mobilization camps in the eastern division and the southern states. He will review conditions and the first army corps likely involved in militia readiness.
In Rome on May 1, rector Thomas tvenned of the American college met privately with the pope. The pontiff showed marked interest in Mexico and discussed U S efforts for Mexican welfare and peace. The talk touched on mobilization camps and transport issues across states as the Vatican follows the situation.
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