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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1914
Page
6
Houston voters approved a 2.49 million bond issue to fund harbor and waterfront work 300000 for drainage 100000 for sewers 320000 for parks and 200000 for schools. The plan aims to modernize city services boost property values and advance Houston’s status among southern cities with broad public support and active campaigning.
A San Rafael telegram endorses a Bull Moose candidate in the state race for the United States Senate. The message praises the candidate’s courage and intelligence, urging support for the forthcoming Thursday action and highlighting a progressive stance with a focus on the defensive program over the next two years.
Diamond shipments in assorted qualities are sent on approval with one in ten sales expected from these consignments. Prices and grades are quoted. customers may compare values and bid on selections. Monthly payments are available to buyers preferring the installment option via our diamond booklet and catalogue.
The United States collier Jason will sail November 15 from New York as the Christmas ship to Europe to deliver gifts for 140000 fatherless war children. It will first stop in England then Havre before visiting other countries. The 150 foot long steel ship can carry 16300 tons and costs about 1 million dollars. Gifts must reach New York by November with railroads offering free transport.
Dr L B Clark, presiding at the Fulton County Medical Society meeting, defends physicians against the proposed traffic ordinance limiting parking. He notes parking restrictions burden doctors, argues ambulances and physicians deserve equal right of way, and disputes sensational newspaper coverage.
Atlanta business and professional men are urged to attend a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at noon to plan a canvass for reestablishing the Associated Charities. The aim is to secure subscriptions from local firms and institutions to fund a sustaining, automatic-renewal program over the week. Leaders deny city takeover plans and call for broad support to aid the needy this winter.
Treasury department reports indicate restoration of many trade currents with October exports exceeding imports. City reports show a surplus of over 3 million dollars from October 6 to 31, driven partly by cotton shipments and European upheaval, with total exports around 118.96 million and imports near 106.44 million from major ports.
All Saints Episcopal church observes its tenth anniversary with a special music service. William E Arnaud choirmaster and organist received a silver service and an electric shade lamp from Milton Dargan. Bishop Nelson spoke on All Saints Day as a time to honor the beloved dead.
Rev D M Melver is installed as pastor of the Druid Hills Presbyterian church with three assisting pastors. Dr Melver recently came from Texarkana Arkansas and was welcomed by the congregation, with emphasis on study, outreach, and carrying the message of Jesus to homes.
Rey Wo FL Eroctor preached to his congregation about building character as the key to progress. He urged organized church departments for men, women, and children, stressing that money and education matter less than character taught through biblical truth.
LaGransea November 1 report estimates at least 1000 hookworm cases in McDuffie County. State health board sent two apanalysts to lecture in lower county areas. Seventy eight Dearing school children examined. three infected. Examinations also at Wrightsboro Anthony and Cobham show roughly 6d percent infection. Physicians will remain in McDuffie for five weeks.
A free organ recital at the Auditorum Armory Sunday afternoon featured a chorus of over 200 voices conducted with Charles A Sheldon Jr as accompanist. City Organist Edwin Arthur Kraft played the organ as a large crowd enjoyed the program including works by Funtkes Featival St Clair Hoffman Fanning Marke Bayard Gring Gottfried and Hayden among others.
The November term of the Montgomery court opens Monday with Judge Graham disqualified from several cases and exchanging places with Judge W W Larsen. The docket includes long criminal and civil calendars likely to fill the week. Two murder trials are set for Tuesday against Mary Dunn and Richint Baker.
The Southern Newspaper Circulation Managers Association will hold its annual convention in Atlanta at the Hotel Ansley on Thursday, November 19. A reception will be hosted in the evening with plates set for guests.
Tom Gordon and J Reeve Walker, two employees of Tohnson Gowinner company, biking at Howell Mil road collided with a car at midnight without lights. Gordon lost part of a toe, Walker sustained bruises, and both were taken to Grady Hospital. The car occupants were uninjured.
The Georgia Fat U hangs will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday November 11 at the Hotel Ansley. Delegates from across the state are expected to attend.
The National Association of Upholsterers will hold its meeting in Atlanta on Wednesday and Thursday at the Hotel Ansley. Delegates from across the country are expected to attend.
Secretary Lansing said that contraband listed may cause exchanges but not immediate reprisals from the United States. Each case would be treated separately as it arises. The act will determine if the articles are destined for military use and may affect trade between the United States and neutral countries.
Seventh Day Adventists announce a series of mission meetings to be held in three cities. Events will occur in January in Nashville, another location in the Northwest, and a third in March at Mountain Fork, California, featuring visiting mission agents of the denomination.
Rev Stinson preached to a large crowd at Butler Street Methodist Episcopal Church. He praised a conservatively directed church for shaping the community, urged Negro youth to trust in God, study the Bible, pray with families, and work hard.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes a Russian plan to cover German forces within Russia and then await a snowstorm at The Winecoff Southern Gardens in Atlanta, highlighting a cryptic strategic line attributed to a General.
President Wilson travels to Baltimore with relatives and companions in an early morning automobile. He attends services at a local church and planned talks. He will depart for Princeton Tuesday to vote and return by Tuesday night for returns at the White House under special arrangements.
Overheard exchange reveals a young woman declaring that George is her first kiss as she cries out in joy and he responds with a passionate, hopeful remark. The staged tone suggests a romantic scene between two named individuals.
A Georgia editor argues against extending county officer terms to four years. He urges voters to defeat the proposal, insisting two years are enough to judge a good official or to dismiss a bad one and calling for recall mechanisms to protect the people.
Hundreds of dollars were collected in Atlanta churches for the Women s Christian Temperance Union campaign fund. A canvassing committee is organized to raise funds to entertain the National WCTU convention November 1 to 18. Private subscriptions are received at the headquarters in the Impe building or at the home of Mrs John S Dobson Veacurey 308 Grant Street.
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