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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1914

Page

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Vanderbilt Lost Methodists Plan New University

Adoption of Majority Report of Special Committee makes probable the establishment of another institution as Vanderbilt faces setback. The Methodist church plans to found a new university, signaling expansion of higher education in the region. The report suggests structural changes and potential funding shifts to support a second college aligned with church interests.

Vanderbilt Methodists NEW University

Vanderbilt Controversy Deepens Amid General Conference Vote

At Oklahoma City on May 16 the Methodist Episcopal Church South voted 153 to 134 to adopt the majority report on Vanderbilt University after a day of heated speeches. Chancellor Kirkland and Vanderbilt trustees faced sharp criticism for alleged betrayals of trust as debates over church action and possible further court moves continued into the night session.

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Yaarab Temple to Honor Adair with Big Banquet

Yaarab temple plans a grand banquet for Potentate Forrest Adair to honor his work securing the Shrine meeting in Atlanta and arranging entertainment for visiting Shriners. A fundraising committee seeks $2 per noble to cover a testimonial gift and the dinner, with a Monday banquet set and subscriptions requested by Wednesday morning.

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American missions raised to embassies in Argentina Chile

Washington May 16 American diplomatic missions to Argentina and Chile were raised from legations to embassies in a ceremony attended by President Wilson and the Argentine and Chilean ministers. He presented gold pens to the ministers as signed bills passed by Congress. The South American nations will reciprocate by elevating the U.S. missions to embassies. Wilson expressed pleasure at the recognition and called for closer relations with the sister republics.

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Idle Men After Mills Close in Cincinnati Shutdown

About 1,100 workers in Cincinnati lost jobs as twenty planing mills closed their plants today. An estimated 5,000 to 6,000 more across carpentry, teamster, painter and allied trades will be idle by next Tuesday due to material shortages and a carpenters strike that halted nearly all orders.

Cincinnati Planing Mills

Want Ads Shape Lives Daily In The Constitution

The article extols the influence of Want Ads in daily life and long term outcomes. It urges careful reading of classified notices as they often determine personal progress and prosperity over the years. The piece frames Want Ads as arbiters of human destinies and essential daily reading.

300000 Extra Votes in the Constitution Gift Contest

A garbled ad touts three hundred thousand extra votes for each $36 subscription joined during a $25 000 prize contest. It urges readers to recruit multiple clubs, claim no subscription limit, and enter campaigns now to maximize votes and prize chances before deadlines.

Shriners Viank

Dr Chas Dowman Dies at Oxford

Dr Charles E Dowman, aged sixty six, dean of the theological department at Emary College, died at Oxford Ga yesterday afternoon. He formerly led at Atlanta, served as pastor of First Methodist, and was active in civic and religious affairs. Survived by wife and son Charles E Dowman of Birmingham. Funeral Monday at 4 in Allen Memorial church, with Dr J W Quillian and Rev O T Kelly officiating.

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Two Boys Drowned in Tar River Near Greenville NC

Edward Ficklen twelve years and Brodie Hicks twelve years old, sons of a well known Greenville family, drowned today when a boat capsized while crossing Tar River. Two companions nearly lost their lives attempting to rescue the victims in the accident.

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Thomas 10 Offer For Governorship

Georgia politics buzz as Judge Thomas of Valdosta is urged to enter the gubernatorial race. Support pours in from South and North Georgia with strong speakers volunteering for his campaign. If announced, his bid is expected to unite counties from the central and northern regions behind a southern Georgia leadership push.

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Money appro priated for embassy homes and sites

The House approved funds for embassy homes at Washington Way and for sites in Jerusalem and Berne Switzer ton and Wexreal City. Representative Wango of Arkansas protested the Mexico City building, arguing the nation may face future strife and that peace is uncertain.

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Harris Enters Governor Race in Georgia

Journalistic account by John Corrigan outlines William J. Harris resigning as head of the U.S. Census Bureau to pursue the Georgia governorship. Harris emphasizes the importance of state schools and railroad issues, pledging to lease state property to benefit education and to counter party machine influence while courting Democratic delegates and wary party leaders. He notes his federal role is secondary to serving Georgia and targets reform of the railroads and census procedures.

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Ku Klux Statutes Against Strikers In Lexington

Warrants charging union strikers with conspiracy to intimidate non union workers who replaced about 400 building trades workers who quit days ago were issued today. Twelve men were swept up and cases postponed until Wednesday amid suppression statutes cited in tobacco district labor tensions.

Lexington

United States Hosts Huerta Envoys Amid Mediation Talks

Negotiations over Mexican private parks and arms shipments to Mexico occupy attention as Huerta envoy parties dine in Washington. A dinner at Niagara Falls venues signals formal yet non ceremonial engagement with mediators and Spanish ambassador delegates, while Bryan's absence noted.

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Glanbrally Fair Weather Update

Georgia forecast notes generally fair conditions with a modest Monday change. Weekend Sunday outlook suggests improving visibility and mild temperatures across the region.

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