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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1914

Page

7

Brilliant Speakers On University Program

Athens Ga May 16 Special Chancellor Barrow of the University of Georgia announces Rev Dr J P McFerrin of Mecon Ga will preach the commence ment sermon The baccalaureate address will be delivered by Hon Charles S Thomas United States senator from Colorado The alumni address by Hon Frederick T Meyers of Tallahassee Fla The sophomore cup and junior medals will be delivered with an oration by Colonel Max Michael of Athens class of 1904 The program includes Thalian play Salvage Pan Hellinic dance masque ball and a series of ritual exercises culminating in June 16 with alumni meetings and junior orations

Athens Barrow University of Georgia J. P. McFerrin Mecon Charles &.Thomas United States Colorado Macon Frederick T. Meyera Tallahassee Tie Max Michael The Colonial Thalians South Slaton Henry McDaniel Siding Thalian Victor Victor Atlanta State College of Agriculture Law School Franklin College State Normal School Georgia School of Technology Georgia Medical College of Augusta North Georgia Agricultural College of Th. Kappa Messrs Philp Abbott Henry West Demosthenians Twilan Walker R_L Key

By Mistake Coroner Takes Poison Dose

Brunswick Ga May 186 Special A H Jennings Gavnn county s wellknown coroner came near losing his life when a large dose of iodine was taken by mistake. He took what he thought was his medicine and instantly realized the error. Three physicians arrived and the poisonous drug was removed from his stomach and he soon recovered.

Brunswick A. H. Jennings Gavnn County Jennings

Alfred C Newell Named State Chairman for Slaton Campaign

Alfred C Newell was named state chairman of the John M Slaton campaign committee for U S senator. The group starts with 3500 members and plans to grow to 10000, with a statewide, working structure led by Newell and secretary J A Morrow.

Alfred C. Newell Slaton Senate John M Slaton Linton Newell

Will Not Play Politics in Georgia Senate Campaign

The speaker vows a direct to the people campaign for Governor Slaton, with no treks or secret groups. He admits opposition is weak and fragmented yet asserts Slaton’s strength and broad support, aiming for an overwhelming win and open, above board efforts by friends statewide.

John M. Slaton United States J. A. Morrow Griffin Georgia Fulton Slaton

Wounded in Vera Cruz Calmes Improves Aims to Fight Again

Fred Calmes of Americus Georgia, among the first wounded in the Vera Cruz occupation, is aboard the hospital ship Solace and rapidly improving. In a brother's letter he says he hopes to be out by May 30 and ready to return to duty. He recalls street fighting and bullets whistling around him, and notes he enlisted in Atlanta last summer at age 17.

Fred Calmes Americus United States Vera Cruz Solace Ias James Calmes Whitchaill Street Atlanta East Six Wilma U . S. South Carolina Mr. Calmes

Women Photographers Exhibit at Carnegie Library Opens

A Carnegie Library exhibit features photographs sent by the Woman's Federation of Photographers' Associations of America. The show, opened Saturday, showcases work by notable women like Alice Broughton, Gerhard sisters, Bes sie Meluer, Sara Price, and Helmar Lerski among others. Proceeds support the library as it also displays photography books.

Carnegie Library Woman's Federation of Photographers’ Associations of America Atlanta P. G. Lewis Women's Association Alice Broughton New York Remke Kansas City Gerhard Sisters St. Louis Bessie Meluer Richmond Ind Sara Price Philadelphia Knafte Knoxville Jane Dudley

Bible Drama Last Part Begins This Afternoon

A photo-drama titled Bible Drama Last Part, shown at the Atlanta theater, depicts the history of the past nineteen centuries and contrasts early Christian simplicity with present ecclesiastical status. It highlights persecutions, crimes in the name of Christ, and urges responsibility against ignorance and superstition, with showings daily at 3 and 8 pm.

Auanta Jesus Gil

Graduating Exercises at Gaines Valley High School

Gamesite Ga May 16 Special The Gaines valle High school graduating exercises will be held May 20 at City Hall at 8 30 o clock The commencement program includes a primary exhibition by fourth graders Thursday May 23 5 pm to 7 pm Friday 10 11 am classroom demonstrations and 3 to 6 pm grammar school exhibition two sections of seventh grade Sunday 11 am at First Baptist Church Rev Mancrief Farnesville Ga will deliver the sermon.

Gamesite Gainesvalle High School City Hall First Baptist Mancrief Farnesville

Primary Held in Polk CountyGeorgia results reported

Vedattown May 16 Special returns from nine precincts two partial show results for the Democratic white primary. The list includes candidates Ledbetter J A Wright for Solicitor City Court Crabb Joner Housal Lacy Rad dell Young and other officials. Also named are W E Chandler county surveyor Davis judge city court Branch clerk superior court Dempsey sheriff Nettles tax collector McCormick tax receiver and ten candidates for treasurer Holland lending.

Admits Triple Murder in Ohio Town

Chief says Harles Beard confessed to killing three Massie family members near Irenton Ohio and will face trial without extradition papers. He agreed to return voluntarily, signaling a potential breakthrough in the case and raising questions about motive and sequence of the slayings.

Harles Beard Massie Irenton Ohio

Campaign Expenses Not Filed By Thirteen Democratic Candidates

Thirteen candidates in the county Democratic primary failed to file expense reports within ten days of the May 5 election. While some filed partial sums for Wheeler Mangum, Andy B Stewart, WH Abbott, and others, many others including Sheriff contenders Mayo and Wright and tax collectors Branan Armistead Wesley did not file. The county committee plans to require statements and to hold a recount challenge between Hightower and Turner.

Clerk of the Superior Court Wheeler Mangum Andy B Stewart WH Abbott Tuli Waters W. L. Gilbert Unty Arnold Broyles Hubert L. Culberson A Roberts Paul Daneboo W. M. Mayo L. C. Wright Charles L Branan T. M. Armistead W. F. Wesley TJ. Hightower, Jr Charles G. Turner Oscar Mills A Chastain James W Maddox William F. Wier Hightower Turner

Continental Trust selects Atlanta firm for bank fixtures

The Continental Trust Company of Atlanta awards George W Mailer Bank First Company a contract for bank fixtures interior marble work bronze and metal furniture and mahogany wood furniture for the Hurt Building banking room. Muller Company chief Mr Muller presides over 35 years in Atlanta and 20 years in business promising a premier bank interior in the South with factory on Lakewood Avenue inviting public inspection.

Continental Trust Company Atlanta George W Mailer Bank Fist South Muller New York Seine America Sontinental Trust Company Muller Company Avanta Lakewood Avenue Southern Railroad Edy J

Injured Confederate Veteran Narrowly Escapes Death

J T Stephens of Leakedwood Heights, an aged Confederate veteran, was hit at Forsyth and Mitchell streets as L E Whitter's automobile rushed to Grady hospital with his 12 year old son Ernest after a wood lathe accident. Stephens suffered a crushed leg, head injuries, scalp lacerations, and possible internal injuries, pre hospital doctors reporting uncertain prognosis.

J T Stephens Lekeweood Heights Forsyth Mitchell Streets Grady Hospital L. E. Whitter Whitter Manufacturing ‘Company West Mitchell Street Ernest Stephen Stephens

Suit Filed For Damages Against Railway Company

Kitchens of Georgia files in the Northern District a federal case seeking 30000 dollars for injuries alleged while serving as a locomotive engineer with Western and Atlantic Railway. The suit names the railway in Dalton Whitfield County and seeks broader damages of 50000 dollars.

Western and Auante Railway Company Kitchens Railway Corporation Northern District of Georgia Dalton Whitfield West

Salts for Kidney Health Promoted in Unclear Ad

A dubious advertisement touts “famous salts” made from grapes and lemon items said to cleanse kidneys and ease back pain. It claims a daily dose, blends with water, and markets at local drug stores. It uses dubious medical wording and urges readers to try the product despite lack of clear evidence.

Uias

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Senator Thomas Georgia Alumni Society Chapel Lon Frederick Meyers Fond Denmark Hall Hjorstein Wood Franklin Howell Jenkins Bax Murisel Jane Charles S. Thomas Alm Newell Middle Georgia Constitution Feld New York City Robert Adamson Brooklyn Eagle Pomeroy Burton Lord Nordclif Pubications London Hagle New York World Adamson Mr. Newell Ellen Hillyer George Hillyer Eastern Life Insurance Company V T. F. Newel Central South Georgia Alfred H. Colquitt Walter T. Colquitt Newells Alfred Newell Whe Governor Slaton United States Senate the Literary Digest Grovers Everywhere Ing State Committee Elven Calmes Gainesville Polk County Trust CO Continental Trust Co Maller Bank Fixt. Co Woolley Us Atom Sanitarium RB M Woolley Cooper Street New York & American Dental Office Peachtter Street Bouita Theater Florence Hightower Hardware Co Whitehall Fairbanks Laundry Clairette Santa Claus Jacobs’ Pharmacy Dbb Hlyes
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