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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1914

Page

5

Grape Juice Wins In The Assembly

The assembly favored national prohibition and endorsed the national administration the state department and the navy department for temperance. It urged ministers and church members to withdraw from clubs that dispense alcohol and condemned cigarette smoking as part of the temperance effort. A report from the standing committee on Temperance led by Rev J P Calhoun was adopted without discussion. Rev J F Williamson proposed amending the Sheppard Hobson prohibition bill to exempt sacramental wines. it was not discussed. The assembly decided to hold its next session.

Day National Administration State Department Navy Department Mministers Standing Committee On Temperance J. P. Calhoun Enovilla Tenn J. F. Williamson

127th annual session notes progress in Christian education

In Rochester next May the 127th annual session hears that last year Christian education expenditures reached 1 190 953 dollars with 214 000 more than the prior year. The report highlights negro education work, 45 new schools, 3 000 acres of farm colonies, and land leases with eventual sale options. The assembly endorses temperance movements and notes national social service boards, with fraternal greetings to the youth assembly in Kansas City.

Rochester Standing Committee On Colleges John M. Gasteb Philadelphia Assembly Jeanne National Temperance Union Woman's Christian Temperance Union National Social Service Board Dale Gates Board of Home Missions General Assembly United States General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Kansas City

Mrs. W. R. Dimmock Dies in Houston Tex

Mrs. W R Dimmock wife of the late Captain W R Dimmock of the Governor's Horse Guard died Monday in Houston Texas at her daughter's home The body will arrive in Atlanta this morning and go to West View for graveside services Survivors include Avery Miller Dimmock of Atlanta Mrs W J Williamson of Houston and Fred King of Rome Ga Also sisters to Sam and Jack King deceased She was a Grace member.

W. BR. Dimmock W. R. Dimmock Governor's Horse Guard Houston Texas Atlanta West View W. J. Williamson Fred King Rome Sam Jack King

Husband saves wife from death by acid in Rome

In Rome Georgia on May 26 J B Cash rescued Mrs. Cook from a fatal dose of cerbalic acid after she picked up a bottle thinking it was toothache medicine. He knocked it from her lips and burned his hand reaching into her mouth to prevent swallowing any acid. Mrs. Cook, ill for over a year, was badly burned but expected to recover.

Roms J. B. Cash Avyoirea Street Rome

Refugees From Mexico Arrive In Brunswick

Twenty seven refugees, all women and children with fifteen Americans, arrived aboard the British steamship Asian from Puerto Mexico in Brunswick. They will split paths, with Americans leaving to join homes in the United States while the majority of Spaniards continue on the Asian to Europe after loading cotton at this port.

Brunswick Mexico Wood Puerto Mexico United States Huropsé

John R Cooper Urges Georgia Voters In Speech

Monroe Ga May 26 Special John R Cooper candidate for the unexpired U S Senate term assails three opponents in a forceful stump speech. He vows to keep running, test rivals on the stump, and win the race. He cites Hardwick Felder Slaton Hutchens and others while pledging loyalty to the common people and urging August 13 voting.

Monroe John R. Cooper United States Bacon Rabun Gap Tybee Teht Tam God Pam Hardwick Lux Heen United States Congress United States Treasury Tom Felder Th’ Olient Slaton Rafe Hutcheng Han Georgia Tuen United States Senate Slaten Hata St Andiug Patrick Henry John R Cooper

Lucy Cobb Institute Graduates Thirteen in Athens

In Athens Georgia thirteen white clad graduates completed the sixty sixth year of Lucy Cobb Institute. Highlights include top honors for Janet Newton and Moresce Hopper, with several other named graduates receiving special prizes. Rev Dr B Wilmer of St Luke's in Atlanta delivered a brief address as diplomas were conferred by Judge A J Cobb and associate principals Brumby and Gerdean.

Athens Lucy Cobb Institute Janet Newton Moresce Hopper Marie Smith Sarah Wilson Lucille “Adair Commerce Ruby ‘Jankower Atlanta Katherine Morton Harriet Benedict Fedora Sarah Damar Josephine Wilkins Willig Aut Batalie Bocork Mary Moise iSavannah B. Wilmer St. Luke's Church A. J. ‘Cobb Brumby Gerdine

Slaton Addresses Davisboro High School Exercises

Greensboro Georgia May 24 Special Governor Joan M Slaton delivered the principal address at the closing exercises of the Garrys high school after introduction by Judge J B Park the governor spoke on the value of education in a scholarly manner avoiding politics Governor Linton received a warm welcome upon arrival in town. We was dined by Lem McCommons with about forty leading citizens attending the dinner.

Greensboro Joan M. Slaton High Schoo J. B Park Linton Lown T.m McCommons

Retail Hardware Men Meet in Savannah

The ninth annual convention of the Georgia Retail Hardware association opens at Tybee Savannahs seashore resort with 200 to 300 in attendance. Mayor R J Davant greets, RK W Hatcher of Milledgeville replies, opening ses sion brief. delegates enjoy resort day. Business meetings begin tomorrow. adjournment planned Thursday. Obscure note about a biased closing line appears nonsensical.

Savannah Georga Retal Hardware Association Tybee R. J. Davant RK. W. Hatcher Miledgeville Thetsociation

Atlanta Stores on Mitchell Street Rise From Excavation to Brink of Build

Excavation begins for a new two-storeroom building on East Mitchell street owned by A. K. Hawkes. The brick structure will front 50 feet on the south side and rise on a 100 foot frontage with terra cotta finish, designed by Hentz & Reid. West End real estate activity follows with sale of Gordon Street stores near Lee Street, price around 12 000 dollars, and plans to rebuild stock yards after a Monday fire.

East Mitchell Street Whitehall A. K. Hawkes East Mitchell Sterchi Furniture and Carpet Company Mitchell Street Hawkes Hentz & Reid Wet Emi West End Nog Gordon Street Uito Lee Street Gordon West Tend Harling Lews Nelms Dennis Sage Schoen Stock Yards East Lake Lewin Harris G. White Atlanta White

Bradley laid to rest in Kentucky soil

Frankfort May 26 funeral rites marked the burial of Senator W. O. Bradley of Kentucky. The family requested no ostentation and declined to have the body lie in state in the Capitol, yet throngs on the streets and delegations from Congress and state officials made it a public occasion. Half mast flags floated on public buildings as the procession passed Dr. John G. South’s home, and a 17 gun salute echoed from Capitol Hill. Rev. T. Siegler conducted the service after being summoned from Chicago.

Frankfort Bradley Kentucky John G. South Capitol Th. Siegler First Presbyterian Church Presbyterian General Assembly Chicago

Five Johns Military cadets charged in haze shooting incident

Annapolis May 26 five freshmen at St Johns Military College were arrested and charged with shooting Cadet William R Bowlus during a hazing incident. The detainees include John W W Noble Preston Henry L dex Jones George W Weave and others. They were released on 1300 bail and refused to name the shooter.

Annapolis St. Johns Military College William R. Bowlus John W.W. Noble Preston Henry L. Dex Havana Cuba Jones Cambridge George W. Weave Auburn Baltimore

Ohio seeks tax on Rockefeller property and stock

Calumbus Ohio May 26 The state tax commission announces Rockefeller personal property and $255000000 in stock valued at $1 056 137. District assessors pursue property tax after a challenge by Rockefeller’s attorneys who say his New York return of $5 000 000 should exempt him in Ohio.

Calumbu Ohio Tohn TH Rockefellers Onio State Tax Commission Rockefeller New York

Accusation Arises Over Pistols In Macon Case

Macon Georgia May 24 Special An accusation sworn in city court charges ROS Jordan with pointing a pistol and carrying a pistol without a license The case ties to a divorce dispute as N G Foster hires counsel for a suit against his wife Villa Foster The pair are contractors and the dispute centers on a slur cited in divorce courts May 25 update reports acquittal of H M Chapman and J M Reed on forgery charges linked to the Denton Lumber Company and a plan to sue for damages over alleged malicious prosecution Education board plans 115400 added for county schools in 1913 14 with a request for 121000 and 21000 for Lanier Fagan school equipment

Macon Ros Jordan N. G. Foster Imen Foster Villa Foster H. & Jordan Foxter Jordan Gir HH. D. Chapman Ji" M Heed JE Denton Denton Lumie Company Mathews Chapman Eoheiter Hefruiv Tugga Mathews Deaton Chanaan Venlons Com Denton HD Chaynan Lumber Company Sharman & Reed Tetton Lumber Company Young Woren Tos Chapman & Reed Malieiius

Gaston May Govern U. S. Reserve Board

Washington May 26 The article notes confusion over who is to lead the U S Reserve Board and mentions Gaston May as a candidate or figure, with unclear statements about his role and the governor position. The text reflects incomplete reporting and political maneuvering without definitive confirmations.

Lost items and ads lure owners back to Georgia Tech notices

Classifieds reveal lost items including a gray mare mule, leather portfolio, and Georgia Tech drawings with rewards. Also listings for screens, tailoring, phrenologists, dances, nurseries, and a variety of job ads from Swift & Co to barber schools. Numerous sales roles, real estate pitches, and miscellaneous services fill the page, reflecting early 20th century urban classifieds in Atlanta.

Cost Tyn Ieather Georgia Tech Cava G. L. Wesley Whitehall St

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