Tithing Debate Ends As Atlanta Baptists Back Bespoke Endorsement
On the fifth annual Atlanta Association gathering in East Point Cox College Conservatory, Rev John White urged a Prodigal Son address while debates over the tithing system split opinions but ended with adoption of tithing as a basis for future church donations. Delegates pledged to raise 25000 toward the Georgia Baptist hospital debt as plans restructured committees and a six year convention venue was chosen.
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John White
Second Baptist Church
Atlanta
Convention E
Georgia
Baptist Hospital
Atlanta Association of Baptist Churches
Cox College Conservatory’ of Music
Cox College Choral Union
Conservatory of Music
Cox College
East’ Point
OW. Gaines
Marcellns Anderson
Siaging
T. J. Buchanan
Baptists
Frank Fleming
Frank T. Fleming
Georgian Baptist Hospital
F. J. Cooolidge
J. M. Long
Hig
Be Rth Gates
South
W. F. Burdett
Mission ‘Board
W. M . Senteil
Carswell
Sentell
Walker Dunson
I. G. Walker
George M. Brown
Dr. Sentell
Charles W. Daniel
A. F. O'Kelly
W. P. Binns
Atlanta City Union
Gorden Street Baptist Church
W. M. Sentel
W. M. Albert
J. L. Jackson
A. H. Gordon
W. T. Smith
W. H. Bell
J. Ww. Binns
4. Bales
MH. R. Nash
J. F. Edens, Jr
Dolice
Charles Mellin
Sacred Heart Church
Mellin
Fred Krieger
Wessi
Young Mallin
New York
Thi‘cage
Houston
Supreme Court reversals highlight Georgia dgnudgments
The Supreme Court of Georgia issues reversals in multiple cases from various counties. McEwen v Kelly et al, from Bartow with Judge Fite reverses on Kelly. other five defendants affirmed. Greer et al v Pope et al from Jasper affirms Bell Telephone, reverses others. Stanley v Stembridge from Baldwin with Judge Park. Allen Pattie and others appear for plaintiffs in error.
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McEwen
Georgia Court of Appeals Docket Chaos in Transcribed List
A garbled court of appeals docket shows numerous cases with State versus defendant filings from multiple Georgia counties including Chatham Laurens Jenkins Elbert Liberty and Butts. Several names appear distorted or misprinted such as Jule Mabley and Veruki. Paraphrased entries suggest denials or remands.
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Court OF Appeals OF GA
Willia Jones
Chatham
Miss
Liberty
John Veruki
State
Cahathara
Tip Kincaid
Bartow
Lonnie Willams
Hall
K Hivans
Lee
Hk. T. Manning Vate
Laurens
Bob Nobles
Cuban Congress Balks in Surprise Session
In Havana President Menocal tried to convene an extraordinary session to push authorization of a new measure. Only sixteen representatives answered roll call as Uberaly express their determination to block the move and prevent action.
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Havana
Vetroner Ramaane
Menocal
Uberaly
Whitehall Rearing Halted by Injunction in Street Project
A writ of injunction halted the Whitehall street repaving and grading project in Atlanta. The petition, filed by grocer W. L. Kelley, alleges misuse of tax funds and county authority issues. Hearing set for October 18 as city and county officials deny illegality and outline prior discussions and funding arrangements.
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W. L. Kelley
George Ber
Superior Court
John S. McClelland
McCleland i& McClelland
James ‘Woodwark
Orville
WH. Hall
Shelby Smith
Whitehall Street
Atlanta
Whitehall
Woodward
Finance Committee
Smith
gemiMissioners
Arkwright
Fthe Georgee and Power Company
Chorge
Boynton
Curry
Hall
Council Street
Mitchell Street
Ity
Trinity Avenue
Kelley
W. N. Kelley
Cash Grocery Company
Jessees
Lothers
Otlers
President Wilson Declines Atlanta Invitation
President Woodrow Wilson declines Atlanta’s invitation to be guest en route to Mobile for the Southern Commercial Congress. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce announcement cites telegram non receipt and says Wilson regrets his inability to accept due to urging from many cities to stop off, which would be unfair to others.
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Woodrow
Wilson
Atlanta
Mobile
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Wednessfternoon
Wake Smith
Fb.eon
William Schley Howard
Ison
Cuthbert Shippers Secure Compromise in Rate Dispute
The railroad commission settled a long dispute by approving a compromise that allows two cent per hundred differential rates for Cuthbert shippers versus Dawson rather than equalization. Similar complaints from Camilla and Pelham about rate comparisons to Thomasville were addressed as part of the commission's broader action. A brick freight and passenger depot for Camilla is ordered by the Atlantic Coast Line, to be built within four months per commission specifications.
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Cuthbert
Dawson
Railroad Commission
Camilla
Pelham
Thomasville
Atlantic Coast Line
Railroads Pleased With Industrial Tour in Atlanta
Railroads report strong support for an Atlanta industrial tour and promise full cooperation with the chamber of commerce. A committee will meet with terminal representatives to plan an itinerary. Also noted is a stolen Ford two passenger car Ga 8649 with new front fenders, owner offering a reward.
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Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Chamber
Ford
Atlanta Police Department
Constitution
Owill
Costly U S building asked for Savannah
Representative Charles G Edwards initiated action to obtain a new one million dollar federal building for Savannah. The bill also proposes remodeling the existing structure at a cost of 25 thousand dollars to be used as a federal courthouse.
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Washington
Charles G Edwards
Savannah
Wis
Date Set for Georgia Rate Case Decision
The Interstate Commerce Commission postponed the effective date of its decision in the LaGrange and Vienna Georgia rate cases to February 1, 1914. The commission plans a comprehensive review of long and short haul provisions as they apply to the southeast to avoid complex revisions and possible discrimination.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
LaGrange
Vienna
Southeast
Police Seek H R Ellsworth Wanted for Desertion Crimes
Chief James L Beavers ordered officers to arrest H R Ellsworth of Indianapolis on sight after a letter from his wife describes his habits and where to find him. She alleges desertion and various crimes, says she and child are in straitened circumstances, last heard May 26 from Callahan Florida. police learned of Albany Georgia relatives and will notify the Albany force.
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James
L . Beavers
H. FR. Ellsworth
Indianapolis
Ind
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Caldwell
H.W. Fenstermaker
Fam Hies
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
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Atlanta Baptist Church Association
Veteran Ministers' Fund
FP. H. Meti
George 3. Brown
T.A. Teasdale
A. T. Spalding
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Oppesheim Cigar Co
East Alabama St
Supreme Court OF GA
Balks, Rasaet
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Orville Hall
Charles
Cuthbert Shippers
U.S
H.R. Ellsworth
Max Schwartz
J. M. High Co
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