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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1914
Page
9
A harsh cold snap grips Atlanta and surrounding areas with record lows since 1912. The Associated Charities and Christian Helpers' League report hundreds seeking warmth and food as two wanderers arrive from the Dixies Flyer.
Expectant women report relief from abdominal discomfort and stretched veins using Mother's Friend. The external lotion is applied over the skin to aid natural stretching, reduce pain, and provide comfort during pregnancy. The ad asks readers to obtain the product at drugstores and request a booklet from Bradfield Reporter Co.
Quitman Ga November 20 Special heavy Belgian movement interest floods Industrial club for three days as letters and telegrams from across Georgia pledge attendance at Atlanta meeting November 24. Delegations from many cities expected, with leaders and organizers outlined for a permanent Belgian refugee relief organization to settle immigrants on Georgia lands.
John Corrigan Jr reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled in the Inman Akers case that railroad allowances for compressing cotton at ports are unlawful. The decision ends after the port compression is considered part of the transport to the port, with interior compression paid from freight rates.
In a display of legal strategy, Leo Frank's defense seeks a writ of error from the U S Supreme Court after Georgia refused. Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey plans to contest the move if Justice Lamar grants the writ, aiming to avoid constitutional questions and push for resentencing to the gallows.
New York dispatch says the American steamer Lorenzo and the Norwegian Thor were seized by the British cruiser Berwick in West Indian waters over alleged German war aims. The Thor and Lorenzo, joined by the Spreewald, were taken to St Lucia and held as British prizes of war.
Shreveport La November 20 A meeting of all Louisiana bankers interested in the production and marketing of cotton was called today by Andrew Querbes president of the Louisiana State Bankers association to be held at Alexandria La on December 5 It will consider the spot market acreage reduction and cotton loans.
The Ohio-Florids Special will inaugurate in Cincinnati to Jacksonville with the first southbound train from Atlanta at 11:40 a.m. on November 22 and the first northbound at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 1914. Florida Special No. 6 will arrive Atlanta 11:33 a.m. and depart 11:45 a.m. on November 23. Other schedule changes affect Nos. 11, 15, 16, and Birmingham–Shreveport connections with revised arrival times and departures from Atlanta.
Kansas City reports Governor Park Trammell testifies in a Florida land case, stating Florida officials aimed to drain Everglades muck land to render it habitable and raise funds. He explains land sales funded canals and drainage, noting high prices recently and that drainage required extra taxes beyond state and county levies.
The Marietta First Methodist pastor Rev George W Duval received a silver Baraca class loving cup from the class in 1910 1914 at the conference, in tribute to four years of service. The Baraca class of over 100 members is led by Len Belawin with W T Dumas J G Looney and others. The conference approved a charter petition for the North Georgia conference and heard about resignations and appoinments forthcoming due to crowded ranks.
The Georgia section of the American Chemical Society holds a meeting this evening at the University Club. ELH Armstrong will address The Injurious Action of Nitric Acid on Sulphuric Acid Plants, and Secretary J S Brogdon will speak on Round Limestone. A Dutch supper will precede the meeting.
The junior class of the Atlanta Theological Seminary was hosted last night at President Rev Hl Hood's home on Stewart Avenue. Senior and middle class members provided progressive games. J W Davenport won a miniature bale of cotton as prize. W H Means presided. reception committee included George E Guild, Robert Hamilton and James and Henry.
The National Grange backed farm credit legislation at its Wilmington convention and favored government ownership of the merchant marine telegraph telephone system and pure food regulation. Aegolution opposing the Panama Pacific exposition opening was tabled. A schooner named Chesile driven ashore near Havana with cargo from Pascagoula. the Cubana gunboat Harvey rescued all aboard.
In cold weather, shoppers seek relief with gas room heaters. Local stores report rising demand as households look for affordable, portable warmth during chilly spells.
Eight bodies, six men and two women, were found along the shore near Grand Marais Michigan after a three day gale on Lake Superior. The lumber barge Annie M Peterson wrecked and the steamer C F Curtis and barge S K Marvin were not heard from after leaving Baraga for Tonawanda New York. Life saving crews searched for more victims but no additional wreckage was located tonight.
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