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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1914
Page
10
Dr John B White preached that hard times test character and call for brave action. He urged readers to resist panic, confront economic strain, and reshape the South through thrift, industry, and a return to simpler living.
Hundreds invited to a suffrage debate in the auditorium of the Jewish Alliance at 90 Capitol Avenue tonight at 8 o'clock under the Junior Vic Educational League. Speakers include Harry Gershon and Joseph Frankel with Brad and Frank Defkow also listed.
Atlanta appeals for hospitality as the Christian Church's general convention nears October 7 to 14. 10 000 attendees expected from across the U S Canada and abroad will visit, with 5 000 private homes needed. Local women canvass churches to secure lodging at modest rates, offering guests income without compromising hospitality.
M. Cohn will preside over the debate against votes for women and Misa Bessie Zaban will serve as secretary. The Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association plans to attend en masse. The Civic Educational League, recently supporting woman suffrage, urges its three thousand Atlanta members to attend.
Atlanta and Athens notes reveal Lou Dockstader’s plan to profit from war era shifts by offering cash for news of a stray German fleet while vaudeville shows adapt to reduced star demand. Lucien York and Willard Patterson feature in Forsyth theater chatter as Christmas prospects brighten and performers seek relief from travel and weather.
An advertisement from Jno. L. Moore & Sons at 42 N Broad offers Kodak cameras and Brownie sets. It markets a simple still photo style with a two hour showcase of five interesting picture stories to attract customers.
Forsyth Georgia expects Bessie Tift College to begin its session Wednesday September 16 marking the school year’s start. The historic female college, owned by Georgia Baptists, reports strong dormitory reservations, new pianos, and campus preparations as Miss Caroline Berry Phelps becomes the new head.
Cordele Ga September 13 To a Cordele Chinaman belonge quite a remarkable experience since he has been living in this country By Ramo this Chinaman je Jung Sing When he first landed he was penciless the first American money he earned from selling his cua to a Savannah lady This supplied his limited means for days and he secured a laundry job Now Jung Sing owns a well equipped laundry here and is well off He left for China to marry his wife who will cost him 100 American dollars
Albany Georgia September 12 Special A telegram from New York reports the death of Dr GW Arnold following an operation. A prominent Albany citizen he served as postmaster under Republicans and as internal revenue collector for Georgia under Harrison. He retired from business about a year ago and died at about 60 years old. body to be brought home for burial.
Atlantic City, NJ, September 18. The steamship Atlantic City ran aground on shoals off the beach while en route from New York. All 31 passengers and 13 crew refused to abandon ship, expecting high water to refloat her. Federal lifeguards stood by as tugs and lifeboats attempted to pull her free. The vessel riding easy on a keal, with a steel hull, withstood pounding during the gale.
Georgia farmers, with bankers and merchants backing them, are holding cotton to secure higher prices. Monroe county farms use First National Bank of Forsyth to carry cotton at 8 cents per pound as part of a wider plan to reduce next year’s crop and stabilize the market. Bulloch County farmers endorse cutting 1915 output by one third and back jute and cotton bagging substitutes, warehouse loan provisions, and emergency currency measures. Crisp County farmers plan organized handling at Cordele court house to promote best storage and sale methods.
In Crisp County a farmers convention endorsed warehousing cotton and using receipts with creditors to secure obligations. A speech urged reduced acreage next year not to plant more than ten acres per plow while J W Cannon of Amer ish National Bank noted local banks could advance up to 600000 on cotton receipts. Laurens county reports large scale cotton hold with 45560 bales picked, 25 percent in warehouses, Dublin price at 7.5 cents.
Athens Georgia September 13 Special Jack Mathews former Southern railway agent bound over in 100 bond on a manslaughter warrant. He allegedly exceeded the speed limit of six miles near a road crossing, struck a party of colored people including a baby cart with a white man and two girl cousins aboard. A colored child was killed and a white man filed the warrant. The trial resulted in the bound over finding.
Forsyth city and Monroe county in Georgia cut their tax rates due to wartime and cotton prices. Forsyth lowered the levy from 19 to 10 mills per thousand, reflecting local fiscal relief. Monroe County followed with a reduction to 9.50 mills per thousand from 9.76, aligning with economic conditions.
Athens Ga September 13 Pecial At the session of Madison county superior court at Daullelaville last closed there was not a single verdict of not guilty returned by the juries though numerous criminal cases tried a record not made by this county before Forty evil cases and twelve criminal cases were disposed of in five days The grand jury returned forty three true bills and twenty seven no bill One of the most important cases was that of the State Mermory Speer Candler charged with assault to murder C D Bolton at his own home at night He was found guilty and sentenced to serve eff year.
London dispatch reports Austria will call to military colors members of the Landstrum born in 1894. The move is part of wartime mobilization efforts as authorities confirm conscription actions and preparations amid ongoing conflict. The notice emphasizes national service and readiness.
A Reuters Telegram dispatch from Amsterdam quotes an official news from Vienna stating that the Landstrum classes of 1892 and 1298 are to be sent to the front for active service. The move reflects heightened military readiness and mobilization in the region.
A fragmented query appears to ask about payment options or a way to obtain five dollars. The readable portion provides no clear subject, event, or identifiable entities to summarize beyond the vague phrasing.
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