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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
2
Dr Dunbar H Ogden delivered a timely instructive sermon on Shrine Week at Central Presbyterian Church last night. He tied the prophecy of Zachary to modern renewal and urged virtue as boys and girls filled the church.
Dr Ogden, speaking after a visit to Atlanta, stressed that true play recreates life and reveals character, condemning indecency and dissipation. He praised wholesome baseball and urged churches and parents to foster open homes, social welfare efforts, and responsible entertainment for youth. He cited Chicago’s $750000 Fourth Presbyterian project and urged active parental guidance.
Police believe a professional pickpocket stole about 50 dollars from J. J. Neece of Oakland City. Neece said he rode a College Fork streetcar home Saturday afternoon and found his purse missing after alighting, with a ten dollar bill several fives ones and 2.30 in silver inside.
The Toronto councilmen who visited Atlanta and inspected the purification plants returned home Sunday pleased with the Atlanta system and will consider adopting a similar sewerage works for Toronto. The party included Thomas Mc Queen, James T. Simpson, Samuel Mc Bride, David Spence, R. H. Graham, Henry A Rowland, George Powell, John W. Meredith, Charles Maybee, William Robbins and George Shields.
A vintage advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It promises relief from bone pains headaches puffy eyes and urinary problems by taking a spoonful after meals in water. The copy claims it cures thousands where other remedies fail and asserts direct action on the kidneys and bladder.
A historical account describes pre landing conditions at San Juan de Ulua prison in Vera Cruz. Prisoners endured damp foul dungeons, scant food, and disease, many Americans among the captives. The capture brought efforts to free prisoners and improve their treatment.
A large Moore Memorial congregation met to consider Pastor A B Holderbys resignation. Rev A A Little preached on the prayerful righteous, and Holderby agreed to withdraw his resignation under conditions. Deacons to canvass members on finances with a report May 31. The church accepts the conditions and Holderby remains.
Georgia delegate Thomas J. Brown from Emerton Ga writes to Senator Gore stating he knows nothing about the free tolls plank and favors repealing it He argues ships should pay toll so the canal benefits and expenditures are paid by users.
Mrs. W. H. Davidson aged 45 died at 438 North Boulevard. She is survived by husband two daughters Pearl and Ruby and three sons Leonard Howard and Edward. Funeral at 3 from residence with interment West View. Virgil Conkle infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar N. Conkle died Sunday afternoon at 4 at 327 Windsor Street. Funeral at 9 from BP J Bloomfield chapel and body sent to Ellenwood Georgia for interment. Mrs. B. Warshaw aged 25 died at a private sanitarium at 10. Survived by husband and one child. Funeral and burial details pending. Stonewall Jackson funeral at Bloomfield's chapel 11 this morning with interment at Jackson Georgia.
The Forsyth presents Frank Keenan in The Girl of the Golden Wear with four performances daily. Sealed Orders, a seven reel feature, opens at the Grand with love, pathos and comedy. New York critics hail it as a grand war drama with spectacular scope and high prices.
A controversial critique argues that proposals to compel union labor and enforce a closed shop would distort the law and threaten free commerce. It claims the Wilson administration has edged toward endorsing such measures, cites deficiency funding actions, and warns of judicial invalidation if enacted. It notes opposition from Democratic committee members and broader public outrage over Colorado labor clashes.
A fragmentary dialogue mocks strict discipline in schools with phrases about moral suasion and harsh tasks. The speakers joke that teachers use mental pressure rather than thrashing, while references to a Garden of Eden and fall hint at seasonal or moral contrasts.
A painter at the navy yard power house shot and killed Joseph Phillips, a pipe fitter and yard employee. The shooter McCormick reportedly cites unwritten law as justification, but has not spoken. The incident follows a year of central station statistics noting state output and price per kilowatt hour across New York California Illinois and others. New York leads in total kilowatt hours with 2.175 billion, California second, with per capita output lower in California than New York.
The 126th General Assembly opens May 21 in Chicago with a contest to select a successor to Rev. John Timothy Stone as moderator. Conservatives back Dr Maitland Alexander of Pittsburgh while liberals back Dr George B Stewart of Auburn Theological Seminary. Other disputes involve Home Missions policy, Union Theological Seminary doctrinal stance, and social service positions.
James L. Wright of 371 West Peachtree street reports his 1911 Cadillac, plate Georgia 1514, stolen Saturday night from in front of a residence in Ansley Park by unknown Parkes.
Announcement last night states members may reserve tables Tuesday evening for the annual opening and election of officers at the Piedmont Driving Club. Music is planned daily from 6:20 to 7:30 o'clock.
Bicycle Officers Colley and Austin-Hind engaged three suspicious white men near Griffin Street by the Inman yards early Sunday. After the officers received orders to intercept riders off trains, shots were exchanged and the suspects fled toward the yards. One man is believed wounded. hospitals have been alerted to locate gunshot injuries.
The indictment of Thomas G. Watson for sending obscene material through the mails will be deferred to the next regular Augusta United States district court term this fall. Judge Sheppard indicated a special term would be needed for an early trial, and no definite confession had been read when court adjourned. District Attorney Alexander Akerman left for Savannah to pursue the naval stores company case, with no plan yet set for a special term.
John L. Griffiths, American consul general in London, died suddenly of heart disease at his residence. Born in New York October 7, 1955, he studied law at the State University of Iowa and was admitted to the Indianapolis bar before his 1909 appointment as consul general. The death followed a period of illness and his funeral arrangements were not announced.
J J Eberhardt of Dunwoody asks Atlanta police to search for his 11 year old son Nic who vanished from home last Friday. The boy wore a faded blue hat a blue cotton shirt and black knee trousers.
A party of twelve Blackfeet from Glacier Park Montana led by Medicine Owl visited the Brave of Osceola Fort Moultrie in Charleston. The group then departed in the afternoon for Richmond Virginia.
Friends of W H Davidson and family attend the funeral of Mrs. W N Davidson this Monday at 3 PM from 458 North Boulevard. Wallbearers named include W A Amason, W J Fletcher, H T Falsom, Lee Wagan, J J Foote, Mark Valmer. Revs Edmondson and Patino officiate. Limousine leaves Turclay Brandon’s at 2 80. Interment West View Cemetery.
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