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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
4
Homer C George manager of the Wester Music firm describes Mr Wes ter Wes ter being struck by an automobile last Tuesday evening. He sustained a fracture of the right arm and several ribs and was taken to the Devis Fischer sanatorium where he is resting comfortably.
Atlanta theater owner says the car involved in a Peachtree Street accident did not have the driver or other occupants, while Wester appeared after stopping a vehicle near a corner. The driver, who slowly followed a West Fair line, reports no blame after aiding a polycar crash that hospitalized Wester. he waited for police before continuing.
John B Tucker of Greer and his companion Minnie Michele disappeared nine weeks ago. Mrs Martha Tucker tracked them to a boarding house in Atlanta with a warrant, police took them to headquarters, Tucker pleaded to return home, and Mrs Tucker asked to be jailed to stay near him. Michele agreed to go back south without papers.
New York elects J P Morgan to represent the New York district on the federal reserve advisory council for the coming year.
In Dawson Georgia on November 5 the opening session of the South Georgia conference focused on the Emory University plan. Dr W C Lovett outlined merging Emory College Oxford into the new university and seeking court permission to suspend the college charter. Bishop Candler urged Methodist support and adherence to traditional doctrine.
Rudolph editor of The Buffs Enquirer and P G Schaer and J Nagel officers of the United Brewers Association arrived in Atlanta from New Orleans. They will collect data on prohibition and blind t yers and plan magazine articles on liquor sales in southern states where it remains legal.
Telegraphic dispatches from New York report Governor John M. Slaton is pursuing a refunding of Georgia state bonds. He notes options to sell or loan for 12 to 18 months and says bankers expect money conditions to improve after January 15.
Announcement by Professor G Nesbit states the winter term of Georgia Tech’s night school begins December 14. Registration opens December 7. applications and cards available at Tech or by mail. The only cost is a 5 cent fee to cover light and heat. Tech facilities and faculty donate time to aid those seeking technical education who can only attend evening classes.
Athens Ga November 5 Special to the city election here today R T Wright from the first J S Tibbetts from the fourth HR Palmer from the second and J Hoke from the third ward were elected for a two year term Messrs Palmer and Wright succeed themselves Wright defeated a late entrant K A Hill by 19 votes J A Titner incumbent defeated by J Tibpsects by 2 votes Arnold lost to John Z Hoke by 82 votes No mayor was elected W W Dorsey to serve another year Clerk marshal engineer and chief of police to be chosen after January election on July first each year to shift city officials elections away from aldermen and mayor.
Police report a burglary at 43 Garden Street Kirkwood Georgia with 32 pieces of jewelry and valuables stolen. Owner RD Grove of RD Grove and Go brokers was away at funeral in Memphis and returned to find attic to basement rummaged and many items missing including rings bracelets brooches and a necklace.
Columbus Ga November 25 a special report says Charles D Hunt a well known Columbus businessman was arrested tonight on an indictment by the grand jury charging a misdemeanor Hunt was named by the petitioner as correspondent in a divorce case tried here last week in which the plaintiff was given first verdict
The Atlanta theater features Trail of the Lonesome Pine from John Fox and Eugene Walter with Eleanor Montell as June, in a strong revival praised for its lively drama. Forsyth stage adds Thanksgiving matinee and plot performances, plus Han Ping Chien the Chinese wizard in week eleven, under H. R. O. sign. Homer and company present music and a Seminary Scandal comedy with Allen Joe Jackson and Collins.
Grady hospital trustees mourn the death of Charles S. Northen a valued member. He earned esteem through fidelity and love for the hospital, striving to advance its front rank and aid suffering humanity. His progressive yet conservative leadership left a lasting, benevolent influence on the institution and its work.
Athens Ga November 25 Special The Athens Federation of Trades was organized last night with O A Cone of Atlanta as organizer. Nine unions join including printers pressmen barbers painters machinists stage employees musicians brick masons and motion picture operators. Officers chosen R W Smith president A E Kelley vice president J S Butler treasurer Wright corresponding secretary Whibanka C V Richards and G ar Hill trustees
An old promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach tonic and blood purifier. It claims benefits of improved digestion, liver and kidney function, and clearer skin, urging readers to buy locally and request free medical advice and a medical adviser booklet.
Athens Georgia November 23 Special Judge George Hillyer notified W. G. and FG Griffeth that remains of Peter Early governor of Georgia in 1817 may be moved from the Griffeth farm in Green County to Greensboro or Athens for reinterment. Greene county actions delayed the plan. Athens November 25 Special Mrs A J Fleming won a verdict for $580 plus interest for fifty eight weeks nursing of the mother and stepfather of defendant Mrs Fleming, Atlanta. The executor refused payment claiming nursing funds were already covered by board and inheritance.
Official consolidation of the recent general election certifies Wade 99 180 Broyles 83 085 and Russell 34 412 as elected to the court of appeals by Secretary of State Phil Cook for Governor John M Glaton.
The Georgia Court of Appeals heard and submitted cases from districts including Decatur Floyd Chatham and Rome. Listed are Harvel versus Antic Coast Light Railroad from Decatur and several other civil appeals involving railroads banks and manufacturers from Fulton Floyd Chatham Turned and Ben Hill areas.
The third burnt Black woman body was found in a ditch near the federal prison by J. J. Veal of 49 Logan Avenue. Police seek to untangle a string of murders in the neighborhood as authorities note the victims were burned and carved with a knife, hinting at a serial suspect dubbed Jack the Ripper.
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