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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1914
Page
3
Supporters of George EB Johnson push to fill the unexpired recorder term after Judge Nash R Broyles wins a seat on the court of appeals. Broyles must resign to qualify, creating a vacancy from November to June unless council fills the term.
A reflective article notes that Marx treats money as apparel rather than mere dollars, shaping views on wealth and value through attire metaphors.
Mayor Woodward weighs council action on filling the unexpired Broyles term as speculation grows on Judge Broyles resignation and possible continued tenure until sworn in as judge. A recorder pro tem term ends in March with two police board vacancies looming amid intense candidate interest and a deadlock over a new chairman.
George McCravey aged about 50 collapsed on the front veranda at 22 East Wills street shortly before supper last night. He was taken to the undertaking establishment of A. G and Roy Donehoo and will be shipped to Laurens South Carolina where the funeral and interment will be held Thursday.
Attorney General Warren Grice confirms no discretion to deny the charter. Secretary of State Philip Cook will issue the incorporation certificate for the North Georgia Mineral railway, enabling right of way into Atlanta along the state railway property, despite newspaper opposition. The formal letter exchange notes the petition complies with section 2578 of the code and requires issuance unless the petition fails to meet legal standards.
A fragment notes satisfaction of legal requirements for incorporation. Warren Grice, Attorney General, signs the certificate dated October 6, 1914, in Santa, Ga, confirming the petition meets core statutory provisions for two railroad firms.
Delegates at the Southeastern Food Crops conference completed two days of work, with Commissioner Reuben F Kolb of Alabama pledging to implement plans. Kolb, delayed en route to Atlanta, held talks with the committee and expressed strong support for diversifying farming and ending the one crop system amid boll weevil damage. He promised to aid Alabama in applying the conference’s strategy and return home to begin immediate action.
Fulton superior court hears two cases against the Tennessee Copper Company and its Ducktown plant over sulphur fumes. Plaintiffs include CH Arnold, president of Arnold Hat Co, seeking 50000 for ruined orchard. Hill of Palmetto seeks 26000 for damaged fruit trees. Attorneys Drake and Ell represent plaintiffs and aid in the federal injunction action before the US Supreme Court.
Senator Smith, in the city for several days, says England will be a liberal cotton buyer within thirty days. He notes improved prospects, believes a 60 percent drop in next year's production would spark instant demand, and laments the House delay on relief measures.
Clayton county board of education and board of roads and revenues held their regular monthly meeting in Jonesboro Georgia today. Superintendent J H Hine and Chairman F P Camp led the sessions for their respective boards.
Judges W D Hillis presided as more than thirty cases came up on Tuesday. Thirty decrees were issued and eight total divorces granted. A couple, J B Harris and Pearl Harris, sought remarriage and removal of disabilities, with the court approving the plea.
An attributed health advertisement claims regular meat intake harms kidneys and urges four ounces of Jad Salts daily in a glass of water before breakfast to flush kidneys. It promotes grape and lemon juice lithia salts as a harmless remedy to prevent bladder irritation and kidney disease.
Attorney William M. Smith, former counsel for Jim Conley, plans more statements defending Leon Frank. The sequence follows his initial Constitution pieces on Saturday and Sunday, as he prepares further explanations and studies the Frank case points. His wife is aiding his efforts and Weber influenced his shift in attitude toward his former client.
Giants pitching staff fails to meet expectations after last year’s championship against the Athletics.
Purvie Nicholas of Laurel Mississippi writes that Baughn’s Pellagra Remedy cured her Pellagra after initial weight of 69 pounds rising to about 90. She urges sufferers to obtain the free book from American Compounding Co Box 2003 Jasper Alabama and notes a money refund if the remedy fails to cure.
The Atlants Turnverein hosted a large German day celebration with a banquet for more than 1,000 attendees. Speeches by Hermann Stemchen and Frank Radensleben highlighted the year’s work, with Ruth Oppenteim and George May among performers and a strong Turnverein chorus and orchestra providing entertainment. The organizing committee included Theodore Cassirer and several others.
Mayor James G Woodward says no more sidewalk elevator permits will be granted in the congested city centers. He vetoes the latest council action approving Charles W Berphardt to operate at Broad and Marietta. The city faces a damages suit after an elevator injury in a sidewalk.
The Trinity Methodist revival, begun last Sunday and running through next Sunday evening, draws large crowds as Dr Charles W. Byrd delivers morning and evening sermons. A special Saturday youth meeting at 3 pm accompanies a forty-voice choir, with broad invitation to all Christian denominations to attend.
Atlanta park board invites Disciples of Christ delegates to visit the Cyclorama at Grant Park during the convention. Delegates may enter freely with badge shown. others must pay admission. Confirmed at Tuesday afternoon board session on Commissioner C G Hannan's request.
Five week campaign of personal evangelism in Atlanta Methodist Churches ends Sunday. Rev G M Eakes of St John’s Church will lead closing exercises with assistance from Rev J EB Dickey DD president of Emory College Oxford Ga.
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