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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
1
Northerners adopt a report accusing the Christian Science Church of deviating from Christian principles. The spread of cults is described as menacing Christianity in the discussion.
A mixture of church and civic gatherings outlines a day of committee meetings at Northern Assembly and Southern Assembly venues, with Whites Presbyterian and Central Presbyterian hosts. The program includes Sabbath observance, education reports, missionary and fellowship meetings, receptions at Agnes Scott, and lectures on Christian social service and industrial relations led by Dr. Charles Stritte and James A. MacDonald.
For the first time in church history a communion service at the Tabernacle united leaders of the three general assemblies. The event followed Appomattox era tensions dissolving as sectional lines faded and Calvary’s message softened old resentments. The day’s discussions highlighted laxity in marriage and divorce, prompting cautions from the executive committee and strong calls from William C. Covert and Mark A. Matthews.
A brief notice notes rental activity involving a room in a main building located in the Atlanta area. It mentions occupancy details and possible property management references. No further names or dates are clearly legible.
Washington May 16 Democratic leaders in the senate were determined to refer the Underwood tariff bill to the Finance committee for consideration without hearings. The Penrose LaFallette amendment for public hearings failed 41 to 38, and Simmons’ motion to refer passed without a roll call. Senators Hansdel Thornton voted with Republicans. Poindexter supported the majority. Jones changed his mind in favor of public hearings. Senator James defended Wilson on free sugar, while Smoot LaFollette and Clark urged the hearings amendment. Subcommittees will report next week with Simmons aiming to present the bill to the Senate by June 1. The galleries were crowded for the final hearings vote.
Grant Stafford, vice president of a Winfield bank, was found guilty on five counts of stealing cigars from local dealers. Testimony said he asked for cigars and, while the salesman’s back was turned, took one or two more from the box.
A group of editors and press representatives from various Presbyterian publications assembled on the Capitol City club steps before a luncheon. The lineup included D. S. Kennedy of The Presbyterian Philadelphia, A. Ki Holdervy Atlanta, W. P. Jacobes Our Monthly Clinton SC, Thornwell Jacobs The Westminster Atlanta, James A. MacDonald The Globe Toronto, William 8 Campbell The Presbyterian of the South Richmond, A. A. Little The Presbyterian of the South Atlanta, J. R. Bridges The Presbyterian Standard Charlotte, RF Mail Earnest Worker Richmond, F. C. Monfort The Herald and Presbyterian Cincinnati, J. Clark Presbyterian Advance, D. Glenn Moore Christian Union Herald Pittsboro, William 8 Webster Christian Intelligencer Remsenburg NC, F. M. Hraselmanh Westminster Teacher Philadelphia, A Cc Kegley Gulf States Presbyterian Birmingham, C. H. Schaetter Reformed Church Messenger Philadelphia, David Reed Miller United Presbyterian Priteshurs.
Atlanta Shriners plan a lavish welcome for Potentate Forrest Adair and his Dallas delegates with 500 Shriners in regalia, a brass band, camels from Grant Park, and a large crowd at the Masonic Temple. The procession will honor Adair for securing the 1914 convention, with arrivals expected at Terminal Station and parallels of a historic triumph.
Memphis Tenn May 14 Mrs Augustus Schieber was indicted on a second degree murder charge in the March 21 shooting death of her wealthy lumber dealer husband. The defendant remains jailed on bond at M lherry with no preliminary hearing date set. The Schieber couple had moved to Memphis from Mount Vernon Indiana years ago. a witness Mrs Lilian Howell who lived in a fashionable flat was slightly wounded during the shooting.
Washington May 16 The Democratic National Committee opened plans to secure supremacy in 1914 and 1916 with permanent headquarters in Washington an educational drive and coordinated efforts with the Congressional Committee The committee named Mitchell Palmer as chairman Rolla Wells as treasurer Thomas J Fence to head publicity and named Homer Cummings Clark Howell Cato Hel la and Fred Lynch as members The group aims to mail Democratic letters to about 14000 weeklies and 2000 dailies lacking capital coverage and to build a large fund to sustain the effort.
Continued on page two with a selection of value offers across hats suits and underwear. Misses and children's hats priced from 6.50 to 15 dollars and suits from 11.75 to 30 dollars. Flour and fresh eggs advertised with specific bulk prices. Also featuring boys and men's clothing and summer goods along with fruits and bacon. The ad urges readers to study the value of the dollar and buy accordingly.
The street committee of the general council approved the West Peachtree grading plan and allocated 29000 for widening and paving. The profile changes raise Alexander street grade to 4 percent and lower the level below to 2 percent, aiming for a first class, smooth pavement north to North Avenue. The initiative began about a year ago with 5200 for an approach at Baker Street and will extend to North Avenue, with plans to continue further. Judge Spencer R Atkinson chaired the 15-property-owner committee, which lobbied city and county authorities at every turn. The county commissioners will meet Saturday at 10 for notification of the adoption.
Athens Ga May 16 Hon James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago elected last fall to the United States senate notified Chancellor Barrow that he will accept the invitation to deliver the annual literary address before the graduates at the June commencement. He will fill the place made vacant by the recent declination of Judge Emory Speer of Macon who wrote that business engagements would prevent his appearance.
Mayor Woodward faces a council and board clash over a police chief pick and park board appointments. The dispute centers on resisting "boss rule" and concerns about procedural legality as several board members were absent. The park board discussed playground directors and a Mosely estate purchase for park use amid the uproar.
The Constitution reports a fundraising effort in Atlanta reaching $1,500 to hire investigator Burns for the Mary Phagan murder case. Detec tives inspect factory cord for a knot matching the strangling loop while Solicitor Dorsey allies with Burns, who arrives from Europe to aid the inquiry. Prominent businessmen contribute, eager to see a speedy resolution.
Georgia forecast notes local showers Saturday and likely Sunday light, with southward winds. The brief outlook emphasizes unsettled skies and damp conditions for outdoor plans.
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