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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
6
Public notice declares Gossard corsets are not made under other names and warns customers who were told they were unavailable locally. It touts availability of original front lace Gossards at multiple prices and offers cleaning, alteration, and repair services with nominal charges.
Revivalists gather today across first Baptist church Bijou theater Wheat Street church and various shops and factories led by evangelists including J C Wolfe of Oklahoma. Special music by campaign quartet and youth singers accompanies services in downtown Atlanta shops and theaters as the campaign opens with plans for statewide outdoor meetings.
The Pullman Palace Car Company supplied over 12 million dollars in equipment and 709 employees plus 45 experts to support Shrine Week in Atlanta. Superintendent W M Camp coordinated eight railroads and 465 palace cars with 700+ staff, serving meals, laundry, and hotel-like care, while not a single complaint was recorded. The effort set records for cars sent to a Shrine meeting in America.
Dr J L Witte of Macon joins a growing force of ministers and evangelists in Atlanta as a large mission meeting unfolds at the Last Baptist Church. Speakers including Dr Towell and Dr Coleman address Christian fellowship, urging love for neighbors from Georgia to China and India, and challenging dancers and hesitations in faith.
Fred McManus, 20, of T. Dodd street, arrested at the initiative of attorney Faul L Bartlett, faced four charges including impersonation, larceny after trust, larceny from the house, and forgery. Bound over on $1000 bond by Judge Nash Broyles, he admitted taking law books from several offices while impersonating Bartlett, forming orders for expensive books in Bartletts name, and cashing checks. His sister pleaded with police for leniency, offering to repay the losses.
At a police board meeting last night, Commissioners praised the entire department for its handling of the recent Siuine convention. Mayor Woodward and Commissioner Hall Fain endorsed the praise, commending every officer as efficient and deserving of credit. A committee was tasked to draft formal resolutions.
In New Orleans on May 14 delegates at the Cotton seed Crushers association annual convention adopt a rule change distinguishing cold pressed cotton flake from decorticated cake made by hydraulic process. The convention focuses on cotton seed industry matters with officers to be elected tomorrow ahead of adjournment after a dinner and dance.
The Forsyth presents Wrankkeeran in a dramatic portrait of a Confederate vet seeking his son. Marguerita Chafies of the Luelle da Verne Stowe Co. headlines a versatile bill with The Devape and Paul Armstrong’s emotional drama. Grand adds Sealed Order in seven reels and a Vera Cruz feature from Pathé.
In a renewal conference at duadranntel session Rev ROA Carter presiding elder of the tlinta Ga district and Rev NC Chaves of Columbia were elected bishops. They succeed Bishop Lane who retired and Bishop Stewart who resigned. Rev JC Martin was elected treasurer of the share. Rev A H Calhoun of Pine Bluff Ark named general secretary of the Lypworth leagues. A board of education was created to oversee fourteen church schools with Rev J Bray and Miles college ties guiding the board.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices appear for residents across Villa Rica, West Point, Beulah, Cusseta, Palmetto, Towry, Sylvester, and nearby areas. Died names include Mahala A Cheves 73 in Villa Rica. Benjamin Sharman prominent Mason near Beulah. Pink Collins near Cusseta. Hanson in College Park. Wis Tula Waters 73 at Ben Hill. Mrs Mary Wisruus. Towry Station arrangements. Archer Tilis infant. Joe McCoy family. infant of Mr and Mrs Winn. Mrs Susan Appling of Stone Mountain. Richard H Wardlaw to Sykesville Md for funeral.
In Dublin on May 19, special report covers John K Cooper a U S Senate candidate criticizing Felder Slaten and Hardwick as ingrates. He accuses Slaton of slander against Joseph B Brown and defends his own fund education while criticizing Pardwick and Hutchens.
Three bicycle officers pursued a hidden wagon in an alley between Faswood and Taburn avenues early Tuesday. After a half hour chase the driver fled, but the wagon was brought to the police station where its contents were inspected, revealing barrels and bottles of illegal whisky totaling about 110 bottles.
A judge in Nile ruled that tax assessors may compel bankers to disclose deposits of individuals under investigation. The decision limits blanket bank lists and rests on an equalization system enacted by the legislature. Banks objected, and Judge Hart reserved final ruling after initial arguments.
The Eastman revival concluded after a week of services at the local church. The closing events featured union services at the Methodist church and progress reports from church leaders. Superintendent of the Flow Mist Board of the Presbyterian church led the final sessions, marking a close to the revival period.
An annual meeting reported Prof Acree re elected to a key position amid internal debate. The report notes the committee's role and the board’s approval process as students and faculty weigh the decision and the candidate's record from the past two years.
The hearing of Dan S Lehan versus William Burns on contempt of court charges was postponed again by Judge Ben Hill. Judge Arthur Powell, Lehan and Burns' attorney, was out of the city and could not attend. Powell will return to Atlanta today to confer with Judge Hill on resetting the date.
Eastmine notes the regular Mat term of the superior court convened with Judge BE D Gra ham on the bench and Solicitor General WA Wooten arguing for the state. Many important cases are expected to be heard this term.
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