21 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
1
London reports a shift from battlefield to diplomacy as plenipotentiaries from belligerents plan armistice terms near Hademkeul outside the capital. Turkish, Bulgarian, and Servian commanders suspend hostilities while allies face supply, cholera, and transport challenges, with fears of a cholera outbreak in St Sophia.
At the opening session of the twenty third ankodl conference of the West tron North Caroline conference of the Methodist, charges were fired against Rov G Haves of High Point and Ey Be Me Jackson. Jackson is accused of minor conduct and Eaves of revising his pledge without permission and using church funds in his possession amounting to between 873 and a similar sum. About two hundred delegates attended representing most of the membership of the conference.
A Atlanta man was arrested on a bad check charge after passing worthless checks to merchants. He allegedly used four bad checks to obtain money and goods including a camera and a suitcase, using a $20 check that was not honored.
Atlanta debates a $270000 contract with a New York constructor for a new crematory as Dr Gilbert outlines 14 reasons to tear down the old facility. Health officials recount the inadequacy of the current plant and cite lack of suitable land, with hearings held across councils and the press.
Judge Candler signs an amended ordinance allowing contractors to haul dirt through central Atlanta streets while ensuring cleanup. The measure relieves Alderman Maddox from the stricter prior rule, mandates cleanup when needed, and sets wagon standards to prevent mud and dust on streets amid fines previously imposed.
Baltimore authorities report the American Civic association’s eighth annual convention heard fly-fighting chair Edward Hatch Jr call for starve the fly campaigns over swat campaigns. He cited record achievements since 1908 and noted global interest with reports from Europe Asia and the Americas while urging broader campaigns against dirty stables garbage heaps and backyards to cut fly sources.
Delegates from the Southern and Southwestern states gather for the annual Louisiana Hotel Men's convention opening here. They plan to organize as the Southern Interstate Hotel Men's Association, embracing Arkansas Texas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Georgia Florida and the Carolinas. An elaborate program of entertainment is provided for visiting delegates.
A Middletown farmer, John E. Gilson, died after a spark from his pipe ignited his long whiskers and clothing. The fatal fire occurred November 20.
The Georgia Baptist convention committee recommended establishing a Mercer University medical branch in Atlanta. The tender of Tabernacle Infirmary was discussed, with possible referral to the state board of missions. The convention faced internal protest over encumbrance on Bessie Till property and debated future meeting sites in 1913. Growth in state missions was reported, with expenditures surpassing quarter of a million dollars. A push for a Jewish missionary in Georgia received strong backing and funding pledges.
New York reports say Bald Jack Rose Bridgie Webbe and Harry Walton may be freed by daylight tomorrow after deliberations on Becker and four gunmen. Schepps, Shapiro and other key witnesses also eye release as authorities seek to quell underworld retaliation and complete final rulings.
Two healthy boys, Francis age 3 months and Edward age 2, in need of adoptive homes through the Georgia Children's Home Society. They are cared for at 16 West North Avenue with Mrs J F Creel and could mature into creditable members of a childless couple with proper care. Full details and adoption applications are at 710 Gould Building. references required.
Judge John R Wilkinson leads Fulton officials in opposing a 1912 act changing fees to salaries. Board votes to test constitutionality via mandamus writs. tax collector A P Stewart and Tax Receiver T M Armistead join the challenge. Other officials including Hugh M Dorsey Lowry Arnold Arnold Broyles and Sheriff C W Mangum submit salary estimates as the fight focuses on whether state or county status excludes them from the law.
Mrs Evaline Stalnaker sued the Modern Woodmen lodge of Independence to force payment of a $26 000 life policy on her husband. The district court dismissed the case with costs against Stalnaker after she testified that her husband was the brother of her first husband and that he was 19 when they married. She recalled an 1904 incident when he fled contractor workmen who threatened to mob him, leading her to believe he was removed.
Albany action endorses standing committee refusal to consent to consecration of Rev Dr H B Silver of Topeka as bishop of Kansas due to divorce. Convention preserves church tenets while noting no harm to Silver's character. resolution initially named him, then amended to general endorsement of committee action.
The report notes a generally fair forecast for Thursday and Friday with colder temperatures in the northwest portion. It recounts long blocked traffic between Baker and Warris and the reopening of Feachtree and Ivy streets after repairs, drawing hundreds to the intersection of Eeker and West as officials announce improved vehicular passage.
Delegates condemned speeding after an address by William G. Sirrine of Greenville as Alabama officials urged resolutions against fast autos on country roads. About 150 delegates heard talks on road conditions across the South and praised ongoing interstate tours and the Crest of the Blue Ridge Highway project to boost tourism and safety.
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