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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1914
Page
3
Ike Silver of Savannah petitions the prison commission for clemency while serving a two year term for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Esther Oars, a chorus girl. He claims he is now cured of drugs and that his punishment is sufficient. Shelby Myrick represents him.
After nearly an hour of discussion the council referred the ordinance creating a moving inspector post at 1200 per year to the tax committee. The measure had been favorably reported but was tabled when presented to the full council. Councilman McCord revived it arguing the law would aid the city and merchants by tracking residents who move within the city to dodge taxes.
The Capital City lodge No 3584 Ord er Brith Avraham marked Peace Day with a largely attended Sunday gathering at the Jewish Educational Alliance. The lodge president read a proclamation for a lay of prayer for peace between warring hosts abroad. Addresses were delivered by I Finberg and Berenstein.
Richard Hoblitzer joined the Boston Red Sox in 1915 as Carrigan’s men completed contracts for the next season. The Red Sox became the first team to sign an entire lineup for the upcoming campaign.
The Sunday Constitution prize draw drew thousands of readers awaiting winning pairs of tickets to To-Day at the Atlanta theater. First prize went to Miss Mary Lenney, 126 Ponce de Leon Avenue. Other winners include B Ewing, Laura Turner, Hisle Langford, Mrs C Peel, Miss W Malbus, Mrs L Brooke, Gina Johns, Mrs W F Crosby, Nelms, S Smith, Hoy Gibson, Mrs J M Gillespie, Mrs Helen Stanley, WF Armstrong, YG Vaughan, Nona Williams, Miss Susan Tolbert, Ashby Savage, Mrs A B Maxwell, Dr Robert Tolbert, MC Maxwell, and C McDonnell among many others.
An application was filed with Secretary of State Phil Cook for a charter of the North Georgia Mineral Railroad, linked to Louisville and Nashville interests. Corporators include Morrigan, King, Spalding, Collinsworth, Hughes Spalding, Morris, Thornton, McDougald, and Floyd. The proposed line would run from Atlanta to Watford crossing in Bartow county, through Fulton, Cobb, Cherokee, and Bartow. The matter was referred to Attorney General Grice for opinion amid public comment. Survey work has explored routes north of Proctor Creek to the Chattahoochee, with another path crossing near Peyton station. Also noting Terrell county fair suspension until fall 1915.
A reader warns against overdrinking coffee and jokes about its effects. The text jokes that coffee drinkers may suffer headaches irritability and nervous symptoms, and suggests nature will eventually curb excess.
A sensational divorce suit filed in Fulton Superior Court alleges cruelty by W 4H Greenwood wealth claims include 5009 acres in Rabun and 1500 in Habersham with $8600 yearly income as a commercial traveler. Mrs O K Greenwood says he deserted her in 1911 and prevented care for illness and an operation for their latest child. Judge Belt blocked disposal of property. Greenwood held on $300 bond under no exeat. Divorce hearing set for October 17.
Dr Charles W Byrd opened the Trinity Methodist revival preaching at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm daily to large congregations. The revival runs through next Sunday with two special youth services Saturday afternoon. Pastor Dr Like G Johnson assists and invites all Christian denominations in Atlanta to attend.
Georgia Railway and Power seeks to remove extra cars on West Peachtree South Pryor Orme Magnolia Sts Pine Street Woodward Avenue lines by petition with the railway commission. The company says traffic and receipts have declined, making extras unnecessary and hindering regular service, with figures backing the argument. The petition asks to restore extras if the commission approves.
Judge W D Ellis opened Monday hearings for 108 undefended divorce cases to be heard in days ahead. Seventeen more cases were disposed of that day, with the same jury handling all proceedings as names like Carrie Sparks and David Love appear in the first verdicts and Alberta Richards and Mabel Perkins in the second verdicts.
One night in Dahlonega based fiddler One Night Gatin performed at Fulton county police headquarters on a rainy afternoon. He arrived with fiddle and autoharp and played Cotter Leather Breeches Sally in the Low Ground The Fox Chase and other familiar airs filled the marble corridors of the new courthouse as nostalgia for old Virginia dances rose among officers.
Mrs John Corrigan wife of the clerk at the criminal court of Atlanta is confined in a private sanitarium with a fractured shoulder after a fall Sunday afternoon from the curb of Kennesaw avenue while en route to a peace meeting at the Auditorium Armory.
Arthur Hyman, prominent member of the library board, tendered his resignation Monday afternoon. He did not state the reason, and under the law the vacancy cannot be filled until the next regular council meeting.
The Georgia Supreme Court schedules the fourth Monday of October for a hearing on Leo M. Frank's motion to set aside his death verdict for the Mary Phagan murder. The court’s ruling on a new trial is not expected until after that hearing, amid questions about former attorney William Smith and the Conley confession saga.
Mutual agreement ends the dispute over the May 16 plan of reorganization with about six stockholders and the Piedmont Portland Cement Company. J H Davis C H Cosgrove and A A Camp named receivers by mutual consent to oversee continued operations and fulfillment of contracts.
Clarkesville Ga October 5 Spe wall Miss Ww D Grant an aged Clarkesville resident died after a twenty four hour illness of cholera morbus at 630 Sunday afternoon Funeral arrangements will not be announced until a message is received from one of her sons NOW Grant lieutenant commander of the US s Delaware stationed at Vera Cruz Mrs Grant aged 72 was mother of twelve ten of whom survive including Grant Weispton Okla AFP Grant Seneca Tl Grant Atlanta Hf Grant Gkishoma City Okla Mrs HK Wood Clarkesville Mrs I Hood Nacooches James RB Grant Hazelhurst N W Grant in government service J S Grant Bostwick Mrs Max Holtz Atlanta and C
Mrs Grant of Grant, Montana is survived by her husband aged 77. The couple have lived in Clarkesville since 1561, according to the notice.
The Brother s Need of St Andrew secures quarters for junior members during the convention in Atlanta beginning October 14. A large residence on St Philips cathedral grounds serves as a boys camp. Excursions and automobile rides are planned for visiting youths.
Dawson completes the new Carnegie library building costing ten thousand dollars with furnishings and turns it over to the city. Books are being moved from the former city hall library to the new structure.
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