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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
4
Report notes that charges against Dan S. Lehon and Tedder may be dropped due to lack of evidence. A related subornation of perjury case involving Lehon is mentioned, with indication the matter may be refiled or reconsidered at court.
The calendar for the upcoming court suggests Sulieiter Dorsey may have the perjury charge dropped, along with indictments of C Teader and Arthur Thurman. Tedder’s case was postponed and he faces a renewed grand jury indictment for bond shimming, with an additional $1,000 bond set after he posted earlier.
At the American Road congress exhibit in Atlanta the Thew Automatic Shovel demonstrates its practical use. Tarry T. Jones, city engineer of Brantford Canada, claims the device saved the city over $9,000 in five months by efficient digging at a street bank.
The Associated Charities will reopen in the morning to relieve suffering. Of the 20,000 needed, 17,000 has been raised and cash contributions allow a tentative resumption. Without 5,000 more, original plans cannot be carried out. officials urge immediate additional subscriptions to reach the total.
The article details cautious steps for U S reserve banks amid financial strain, outlining rules for rediscounting commercial paper, including self liquidating notes, maturity distribution, and limits tied to bank capital. It notes plans for a central credit bureau, and requires sworn bank statements after January 15 to verify eligibility and borrower details.
President Dabney of the Decatur Board of Trade staffs a committee to study the American Head congress in Atlanta. The group meets at 4 p.m. in the Hurt Building to plan effective study of the congress, with C D McKinney as chairman and a long list of local officials and professionals.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual officer election Tuesday afternoon in the Commerce building at North Pryor and Auburn Avenue. Incumbents expiring include Mell Watkinson president Albert Howell third vice president G Hastings fourth vice president Ivan B H Allen fifth vice president. Directors whose terms expire are Lyn Fort Thomas K Glenn John Morris St Jacob W Patterson Thomas Egleston W H Weite Jr GC A Wickersham and A Kysor. Nominating committee members are J K Orr chairman J G Gylesbs Robert J Lowry Asan G Candler Lt I Beck Frederick J Paxon Wilder Lo Roore Robert P Maddox Sam O Jones and J WyMe Pope.
Dr. L C Bricker will open a seven part Sunday evening sermon series at the First Christian church titled Little Problems of Married People The plan aims to offer wholesome guidance to engaged and married couples on vital happiness and welfare topics The schedule lists Love and Marriage Life Together Making Road as a Husband Making Good as a Wife Things That Matter Most Home Ideals and Realities Between One Man and One Woman with dates in November and December
Mexico City reports a renewed war mood as Carranza and Gutierrez exchange telegraph messages. Carranza rejects Gutierrez’s short tenure plan and calls for unity while Villa’s influence looms. Zapata attacks near the capital outskirts as constitutionalist forces repel them.
The Bible class taught by Mrs T R Kendall of Gainesville Georgia will meet this morning at 10 o'clock at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church located at Grant and Sydney streets. The lesson will be taken from the Book of Deuteronomy.
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable remedy promises easy relief from sluggishness and constipation, no calomel side effects, a money back guarantee, and is said to be safe for children and adults.
Fragmentary text shows special hours and appointment instructions. It names Poone Ivy 7800 PA and Hathaway Prcla Lest Suite 201 216 McKersie Building at corner Peachtree and James Streets opposite Candler Building.
Furnished or unfurnished units available at For Rent College No College Avenue in Decatur Georgia. Morrow Transfer and Storage Company located at 26 West Alabama Street handles storage and moving services with contact M 4355.
Preparations in the office of Solicitor Hush Dorsey to prosecute Victor Innes and his wife over the disappearance of Beatrica and Hlois Nelms. Grand jury returned three indictments for larceny after trust and may add more charges including conspiracy to murder. Evidence collected, affidavits taken, and extradition actions advancing with Innes in Bar Antonio awaiting next steps.
Governor John M Slaton and a large staff travel by Central of Georgia train to Macon to attend the state fair. The party includes Mrs Slaton and numerous colonels, a general, and other staff officers who will join in Macon for the day with a return scheduled for 8 15 p m.
Macon Ga November 11 Mrs Het tie Caldwell 102 years oldMacons oldest resident died here today She had been in good health until a few days ago
The local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will award sixteen crosses of honor to Confederate veterans at 2 p.m. at the Woman's Club on Baker Street. Acting president Mrs. T. T. Stevens will present the crosses. Veterans and friends are invited to attend. Recipients include HI Bliz gard, J.M. Chambers, LF Chitwood, M. A. G. Cochran, Newton Frazier, Ta Glazier, M. P. Harkness, John W orton, J. F. Jones, M. fl. Lemmon, GB. W. Rivers, J. Smith, Le Sparks, J. Parker, T. G. Willis, and T. M. Yapps.
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