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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1913

Page

2

Plans Approved for $15000 Synagogue Building

More than two hundred Beth Hamedresh Naodel Anshel Sfard members gathered at Red Men’s hall to perfect plans for a new synagogue at Capitol and Woodward Avenues. The project aims for a $15000 building with ground broken this week, a Hebrew school, and a large studies wing, funded by a $4800 raised at the meeting and ongoing contributions. Rabbi Gevine and Anhan embark on a lecture tour to boost funds, with women actively supporting the finance drive.

Beth Hamedresh Naodel Anshel Sfard Red Men's Hall Central Avenue Capitol and Woodward Avenues Mo Levine Pfeffer Hoffeyman Zaban Gevine

Railroads push freight rate hikes before ICC hearing

The Interstate Commerce Commission opens a lengthy inquiry into proposed roughly 6 percent freight rate increases filed last November by railroads east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers. Leaders including Lommion Daniel Willard and Frederick Jeluso plan to argue for boosts, while the commission considers whether current rates yield adequate revenue and if broader increases are warranted.

Interstate Commerce Commission Mississippi Ohio Potomac Cammers Lommion Daniel Willard Baltimor and Ohio Railroad Chiaiman Eastern Railrads Frederick Jeluno Chicago Wabash Railroad Central Freight Association Fheorge Stuart Petterson Pennsylvania Railroad John If Marble Clements O Crorgia Ard Charles Prout Dutreau

Smith to be tried on charge of fraud

Lawyers say James Bun Smith ex president of Radio Telephone and fiscal Agency faces federal trial for using the mails to defraud investors in Radio Telephone stock and subsidiaries. Indicted March 1972 with DeForest Darby and Samlingame, the case accuses misrepresentation of finances and deceptive claims about wireless opera distribution from the Metropolitan Opera House to subscribers.

Erwark Mourrow James Bunlop Smith Radio Telephone Company Fiscal Agency Mento Smith Lee DeForest Samuel EB Darby Lime Samlingame

Pegoud the Aerial Automaton Heads for America

Pegoud the renowned aerial performer plans to wow America with daring flight feats. The dramatic diagram shows the path from the side as he orchestrates a flawless ascent and controlled dive, with Pegoud outside the looping machine guiding the act.

Pegoud America Joop

Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices Gathered

Multiple deaths and funerals reported in Atlanta area papers. Mrs A H Leathers, 59, died at 42 Spring Street. funeral and interment planned in Winn ee Ga after removal to Patterson's. John W Dodd of 450 South Pryor Street buried at Antioch. Mrs Kate Holland to be interred at Oakland Cemetery. Others include F G Christian Quitman found dead. Mrs Susan R Butts 58, of 254 Formwall Street. James E Christian 73. MaS Mary Florence 12. Mrs Mary Florence listed with several children and a later service at 10 AM Tuesday.

A. H. Leathers A. H Leathers Spring Street Patterson Winn Eee G W, Cole Draketown fF S_ McLarty C © Leatherwood C © Leatherwood and Miss Lilly Leathers Atlanta Tohn E Leathers Villa Rica L Leathers Nancy Rainwater Douglasville Calin Fuller Pauldin W J Simmons John W Dodd Rho South Pryor Street St Paul’s Church Anticch Kate Holland DeKalb Avenues Oakland Susan R Butts Formwall Street Pooles Chapel Hollywood Butts A T Butts Jennie L Butts E. T Daniel James E Christian Urwin Street Wesley Memorial Church C F Christian J QO Christian New York Mas Mary Yard Avenue W. T Florence Lula Mary Sarah Florence West View Cemetery M Elroy Edward E Meeiay Crew Streat W A H C. McElroy Nora McElroy H H Shellnut Columbus P J Bloomfield Co

Britain Concedes Right to Fortify Panama Canal

Washington officials note correspondence during Hay-Pauncefote talks shows Britain conceded the United States right to fortify the canal. The original treaty barred fortifications but the final draft removed that clause, Senator Lodge says, implying U S fortification is allowed.

Britain Washington Charles Stuart Nairne London Royal United Service Institution Panama Canal United States Great Britain Lodge

Relatives Sought for Woman Found Dead in Atlanta

A missing person case ends in tragedy as Kate Garden, about 30, five eight and 169 pounds, is found dead of cerebral hemorrhage in her room at 36 Rinehart Street. Investigators, undertaker Roy Donehoo, and a large group search for identifying papers fail to locate relatives. she had worked at Fulton Bag and Cotton and used several names since arriving in Atlanta in 1904.

Kate Garden Rinehart Street Roy Denehoo Tate Hou Ray Donehoo Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill Roy Donehoo John Josephine Beavers John H Beavers Mariella Garden Methodist Church Cobb Atlanta North Georgia Conference JA Burt Marietta Street Denehoo

Treaties and defenses tied to canal neutrality and policing

The article discusses the canal neutrality treaty in war and peace, asserting the clause allowing military police along the canal to prevent lawlessness. It notes $3,000,000 allocated for defense against naval attack and $200,000 for inland defense, then briefly surveys contemporary sensational trends.

United States Lberty Minland

Lorgnon novelty from Paris at Moore & Sons

Shoppers seek the latest eye wear novelty the Lorgnon from Paris with a lift the veil feature priced from $1.00 and up at Jn Moore & Sons 42 N Broad Street offering Glotdtanne models and up to date styles in a compact urban retail note.

Paris Jn Moore & Sons

Theatres Offer Mixed Bill at Atlanta Venues

At the Atlante and Forsyth theaters in Atlanta a week of varied entertainment unfolds. May train stars Miss Irwin in Widow By Proxy with a New York cast, plus singing and comic bits. Forsyth showcases Nick’s roller skat, German beauty models, Francis Dooley, Corinne Bale, Albert Perry, Lai Kim Mon, and an original Francis Wilson comedy The Bachelors Baby at Lyric. Bijou presents A Cowboy a Girl from a strong stock company with Hiddie Black, Edwin Vail, and a Western locale. Columbia features Charlie Gramlich and Helena Haasi in Old Mezico with Princess La Cell leading a new dance and other acts.

Atlante Joy Atlanta Miss Irwin New York Cohan Theater South Peeresys Comediennes Marines Forsyth Wosk Nick's Roller Germany America Francis Dooley Corinne Bale Albert Perry Ayn Francis Henry Buckler Mimi Yvonne Mr Buckler Bijou Far West Hiddie Black Treckies Edwin Vail Billy Long Bisou Mendoza Columbia Charlie Gramlich Helena Haati Princess la Cell Smith and Perry Adler Asters Columbia Quartette

Treasury warns of fake money as pupils eye magnet test

Washington warns pupils to beware spurious ten and twenty dollar bills while the public hunts for genuine currency. Also noting the best lump coal price of 4.75 dollars and Piedmont Coal Co. address.

Treasury Washington Best Lump Coal Piedmont Geal Co

Cotton Traders Await Crop Estimate

New Orleans says the cotton market will stay tame this week due to the pending annual crop estimate by the Agriculture Department. The December 13 release shapes expectations as weather and private ginning estimates influence price swings while traders await official figures.

New Orleans Department of Agriculture Washington Census Bureau

Railroad Trainmen Organize New Lodge

Two meetings of railroad men yielded the organization of Georgia lodge No 866, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, with 200 plus charter members. In Division 457, Order of Railway Conductors, officers were elected including W. A State chief conductor and J.C Mon roe secretary treasurer among others.

Georgia Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Order of Railway Conductors W. A O H. Williamson W. N Harting J.C Monroe J. H. Rowland RR Waller Inside Sentinel LO Miller Outsides Sentinel H Rosenborough Dan Ronwell T. T Stevens Trustess W. J Reever J M. Henderson J.C. Monros Local Committee of Adjustment W L Alcuit

Danford to headline at Alamo No 1 with two reels

Popular baritone Danford, known as the man behind the voice for Adapta music lovers, appears at Alamo No 1 singing ballads. Two films shown include A Proposal Deferred from the Edison Mary series and The War Makers, while the Monarch quartet will also perform.

Danford Alamo No 1 Edison Mary Auriema Alamo No. 2

Funeral Notice for Mrs Susan R K Butts

The friends of Mrs Susan RK Butts and family are invited to her funeral Monday at 2 PM from the parlors of Harry G Poole at 96 South Pryor Street. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery.

Piedmont Lodge Masonic Temple C. & Lair W. M OM Wood John Roaster Chastain Corne Empha Pry Prince W. M. Cra Marsh

Board Open Sealed Bids for Bushnell Courthouse Furniture

Sumter County Florida invites sealed bids for furniture for the new Bushnell courthouse. Bids accepted at the Clerk's office in the courthouse until noon Monday December 1, 1913. Specifications available at Bushnell Clerks Office or W A Edwards Architect Atlanta GA. Board may reject any or all bids. Chairman D H Baker and Clerk W N Potter.

Clerk's Ofice Bushnell Sumte County Florida W. A. Edwards Atlanta Board of County Commisioners Sumter County D H. Baker Board County Cousoleaioners W.N. Potter Kirkwood Georgia New York City New York R. F. Gilliam Oo Co

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