Prohibition Stirs General Assembly at Newport News
Newport News Va May 31 national prohibition became a key issue at the fifty fifth general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church as Transylvania presbytery Kentucky filed a protest against the last assemblys pro prohibition resolution. The protest argues the body cannot discuss political questions while a spirited debate is anticipated when the matter is reported. Overtures covered Appalachian Synod organization funding loans for church investment rural church assembly national prohibition action by the 1914 assembly and reform of the book of church order. A hymn service to mark Huss Day and other evangelism topics received attention as commissions adjourned to visit local institutions. The Cumberland Presbyterians elected D W Fooks as state church official and selected Birmingham Alabama as next meeting site amid broader reports on missions education and endowment progress.
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Augusta Banker Freed in Forgery Case
Auguste Georgia May 21 Dowling vice president and cashier of the defunct Citizens Trust Co New York was acquitted of forgery charges. He faced allegations he forged company minutes to authorize disposal of certain assets while serving as treasurer of the Atlas State Wide Insurance Co and as an officer of the bank.
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Two More States Advocate Routes for Dixie Highway
Report of highway commission hearing outlines advocates for Dixie Highway paths through Ohio Indiana Tennessee Kentucky urging routes from Cincinnati to Chicago and Mackinaw, with arguments by Charles Bookwalter M R Wood and others. Discusses crossing points, hard surfaced progress, and scenic historic sites along proposed corridors.
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Firemen May Escape Dismissal By Board
Firemen may avoid dismissal after a board meeting discussed a rule where any fireman who endorses another’s note could forfeit his position. Kerlin, dismissed for unbecoming conduct, said he lent money to several firemen who endorsed loans, and he offered to name endorsers and borrowers. Mayor Woodward noted the resolution may apply to internal and external dealings, while confirming the practice requires action though not all offenders can be dismissed. The Constitution reported R H Pressly, a top assistant chief and chief candidate, was among Kerlin’s borrowers, though the article misprinted a name as Preasiy.
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War assists progress, Goethals asserts at Johns Hopkins
General George W Goethals, builder of the Panama Canal, told an audience at Johns Hopkins University Homewood that war, despite horrors and short term industry slowdowns, spurs inventive genius. He said new applications emerge for attack or defense and soon benefit peaceful use, signaling continued expansion even with engineers temporarily unemployed.
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Chattooga County to Back Auto Tax
Lyerly May 21 Hon William H Penn longtime Chattooga board member resigns from the board of roads and revenues due to age private business interests and inability to continue in public office effective last Monday
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Bainbridge Man Sentenced to Hang for Criminal Assault
A Bainbridge man described as a white farmer who marketed the first bale of cotton in Georgia that year was convicted of criminal assault in superior court and sentenced to hang on June 2. The crime occurred on April 25 at Moose’s farm near Donolganville. The convicted man has appealed in three years.
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Southern Business College graduates find steady work
Fifteen pupils from Southern Shorthand and Business University recently obtained positions. The school reports many referrals from managers and notes 20 new pupils enrolled last week. Testimonials praise the program as thorough and practical, attracting students from Georgia and nearby states.
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Henry Hastings Atlantan Killed in Winchester Ky
Mrs L Hastings of 95 McLendon a treat mother of Henry Hastings reports he was killed by a negro in Winchester Ky. She wired the chief of police for a description, the telegram from the editor identifying the slain man and giving his wife’s maiden name Sizemore. Hastings, in the theatrical business, was alleged to be killed by Kidd Fox, a negro jailed in Winchester.
Rev. H. C. Mayer Dead in This City at 72
Prominent missionary and educational worker in Mexico and Cuba Rev H C Mayer died here today at age 72 He previously served at Paes Christian Miss and other southern points during his years in the Protestant Episcopal ministry He was the son in law of the late Bishop Brevena of this diocese
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Edens to Attend Charities Meet Held in New York
Boyce M. Dean of the Associated Charities will attend the Charity Organization Institute in New York next week. A class of twenty five from across the United States studies sociological questions under experts of the Russell Bage Foundation Fund. Miss Mary E Richmond, nationally renowned, directs the institute and selects attendees from charity workers.
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