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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
6
Compare prices reveal extraordinary values for embroideries and laces from $1.50 to $3.00. White voiles and crepes feature black or colored embroidery, 40 to 45 inch widths. Laces in silk top nets and bewitching craquele provide delicate options for blouses and summer gowns, all on the Main Floor.
UST offers half price on many linens from the Sixteenth May Sale. Includes Colbert Madeira and French embroidery, Cluny Russian Teneriffe lace trims, and Japanese hand drawn work linens. Items cover practical and decorative table linens. Main Floor Left.
Almost any kind of Silk one could wish for is in the May Silk Sale at savings of a third to a half. Main Floor Left.
Legance and economy meet in fine Oriental rugs. Beautiful Moussoul and Shirvan weaves offered in approximately 3x5 and 3.6x7 feet sizes. Large and small domestic rugs are also on sale on the third floor.
Miss Marentett presents Kleinert's Dress Shields at our Nation Department showcasing styles and their proven advantages. Shields withstand time use and can be washed in hot water and ironed. Every pair is guaranteed.
Detroit May 5 Special The twenty first annual Air Brake association convention opened with remarks by President Hatch and Mayor Marx. Westinghouse’s Robert Burgess and Fred Houser push to bring the next gathering to Atlanta amid bids from sixteen cities. Delegates, entertainment, and a Ga city push dominate the session as Chicago vies for the event.
C A Henson reports his four passenger Marathon car stolen while he attended a baseball game. The Georgia tagged vehicle No 2624 was taken by unknown parties on Tuesday from South Brod.
El Paso Texas May 5 General Manuel Chao has been removed as constitutionalist governor of Chihuahua by General Franciseo Villa. Trinidad Rodriguez named governor and Chao ordered to report to the front beyond Torreon. Silvestro Terrazas ousted, Augustin Fabenzstadt named state secretary.
Mrs. Georgia W. Fleming of Jacksonville interred in Bainbridge after death in Jacksonville on Thursday night. She was 75, widow of W. C. Fleming a former Albany superior court judge, and survived by sons J W B and W C Fleming Bainbridge EW Fleming Jacksonville R W Fleming Fort Collins Gale and daughters Georgia Fleming and Mrs Albert H. Russell of this city. Also mentions Mayes death in Albany and Lambreth in Arabi with funeral details.
W. S. Kincaid of Dallas Ga a prominent citizen was struck and killed by a Southern train near Dallas He was taken to a private sanitarium in Atlanta and died during operation at 11 80 oclock He was 64 Survived by three sons four sisters and four brothers Body at Patterson s chapel then to Dallas for funeral and interment
Senator La Follette charged in the Senate that a nationwide campaign aimed at pressuring the Interstate Commerce Commission sought to secure a freight rate increase for eastern railroads. He cited newspapers editorials letters and telegrams and warned lawmakers about courts favoring property interests over individuals.
Senator La Follette denounces a railroad push for a 5 percent rate increase as an organized misdirection aimed at forcing public funds. He cites anonymous notices, heavy letter campaigns, and pro railroad publicity in newspapers and accuses officials of pressuring the commission. He notes President Wilson has not endorsed the rate and calls for clear disavowal of misrepresentations.
Farm and fireside suggests a simple method to deter a cross bull by striking at its eyes. It recounts an elderly man nearly overcome by a young Jersey bull until a bystander with a broom jabbed the animal, forcing it to flee. The piece urges injuring the bull’s sight as an effective, nonlethal defense.
At the Lyric this week the cast includes Forbes A imur as a butler in The Heir to the Hourah, who unexpectedly steals scenes while the supporting role of the imported butler grows bold. Lucille LaVerne leads as the most popular choice in the Paul Armstrong play chosen for the week.
The Forsyth week program features a slate of acts led by Junior Keith vaudeville with comedy aerial stunts. Hunter and Davenport, Smith and Ryan, Hussenl and Church, and the Hellman trio perform singing dancing and talking numbers. A four reel feature film The Dread of Doom closes the bill. The review hails the bill as complete entertainment and worth the price.
Cincinnati manager Herzog protests Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. He sent formal proof to National League President Tenner alleging a third strike call in the eleventh inning misapplied when a ball previously out of play struck Miller as he moved, and Miller was ruled out. He asks the pitched ball not to be counted and Miller given another chance.
Real estate note describes a fourteen room residence with seven bedrooms on Merritt Avenue two blocks from Peachtree Street. Lot size 65 by 160 feet, asking price 10500 dollars. Indicates rising values and strong earnings potential of similar properties. offers sale or trade, invites propositions.
Savannah Georgia May Following a conference between James Tmbrie chairman of the Savannah and Northwestern railroad and W C Turker vice president of the Order of Railway Conductors a telegram was sent to Indue W S Chambers of the Federal board of mediation and conciliation notifying him that both sides in the Savannah and Northwestern Conductors strike are now ready to accept arbitration by the board.
A list of case fragments and party names from Georgia court reports includes Mortin et al versus Reed from Levine v B M Grant and other references such as Fut and City Council of Americas vy minage Fram Sumter Sp et al v J M Slaton governor Baldwin Rome Railway and Light Co. from various dockets. The text aggregates diverse parties including Central Grocery Macon George Baker and Savannah Electric Co with city councils and rail firms cited in premised comparative pleadings.
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