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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1913
Page
8
Savannah ministers criticized reports sent to Atlanta and pledged to renew their battle against organized vice. The Savannah Ministerial Association met November 2 in Savannah, Ga, to discuss concerns and voiced regret at the continuing issue and the handling of related reports.
Reports from Atlanta indicate a faction decided to abandon the crusade. A preacher said the worst element in Atlanta seized on the reports. resolutions were adopted to record the assortlation as intent to press the fight despite heavy odds.
D O Smith, long tied to Georgia courts in various reporting roles, assumed yesterday the position of official reporter for Judge B H Hills court. His background in criminal court reporting makes the selection apt. In the past year he served as official reporter for Judge Reid's court.
Waycross Ga November 3 Special. John Davenport formerly of Waycross and recently of Brunswick was sentenced to ninety days on the city farm for loitering after returning to Waycross following a promise to leave. Davenport has appeared in local courts repeatedly in recent years.
Galesburg NL reports Robert Hallburg was seriously injured in a school football game. His right hip was broken and his left thigh dislocated.
Mayor James G. Woodward challenged the $106,000 fire alarm system at a finance committee meeting. He protested $600 monthly for the fire station line and five operators at $90 each plus a chief at $150, arguing the system handles few calls compared with the police unit, and threatened to halt further payments until expenses are cut. He cited potential savings and urged a payroll adjustment, while negotiations with Gamewell seek a rebate to $80,000.
G C Henderson prominent Moultrie citizen dies after several weeks illness at about 55. He leaves a large family including Mrs Copper of Birmingham and many Hastings relatives. He served as ex representative in the general assembly and ex-clerk of the rural times. Funeral services will be at the Presbyterian church at 10 tomorrow with interment in the local cemetery.
Washington November 3 Major Cassius E Gillette criticised President Wilsons Mexican policy in a Velasco theater speech. Senator Hoke Smith recalled a bill to restore Gillette to the army noting his opposition and his earlier defalcations related to Savannah harbor work. Smith urged support for the president and warned Gillette would face court martial if reinstated.
A rare tribute to the Atlanta theater management followed the showing of Mabel and Edith Taliaferro in Young Wisdom last night. An ad promised refunds if not pleased, but none asked for money back as the second act closed. Hundreds praised the show, calling it worth more than many season performances, and critics and public alike lauded the production as a rare treat.
James Gleason, captain of the Shakespeare Avenue station, was named chief of police by Mayor Harrison, succeeding John McWeeny who resigned. Gleason was promoted under civil service rules. His notable feat included the capture of the car barn robbers after a long battle at Millers, Indiana.
Macon Ga November 8 Special Judge Alexander Proudfit referee in bankruptcy died tonight between 11 and 12 oclock from heart trouble He was 68 and had been in declining health for some time He collapsed in church four weeks ago and later recovered He had served as referee in bankruptcy here for sixteen years and was a Macon resident since coming of age He leaves a widow and two daughters Consuelo and Pearl Proudfit.
Prominent railroad officials and immigration commissioners from across the South arrive in Birmingham for the Alabama Land Congress opening tonight. Governor O Nea l will inaugurate the congress and Congressman John L Burrnett, chair of the house immigration committee, will deliver a keynote address.
Mrs. T. C. Harrison gave address as Southern hotel and is held as material witness against her husband T. C. Harrison, arrested on vagrancy charges. She says he forced her into life on the street and she will help send him to the penitentiary.
A list of businesses includes Alexander Seewald Co. King Hardware Co. with two stores, Johnson Gewinner Co, Kirkpatrick Hardware Co, United States Paint and Supply, Yancey Hardware Co, College Park Pharmacy, Hikin Drug Co with two stores, Marshall s Pharmacy, Medlock s Pharmacy, Gordon & Lee and W. Peachtree and Howard, Taylor Bros Drug Store, Peachtros and Tenth, Sharp Drug Store at 231 Marietta St, Bland & Gorley at 101 Luckie St.
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