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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
4
The narrator asserts Rich's Store will keep expanding and maintain top stock, service, and values despite conditions at home or abroad. After forty seven years serving Atlanta, the merchants pledge to uphold high standards and forward momentum in merchandising and readiness.
A fashion note details suit options offered in unique one or two of a kind pieces priced from 35 dollars to 197.50 dollars. New dresses in silks, wools and satins provide equally desirable assortments for street, dress and evening wear ranging from 9.75 to 10.50 dollars.
Copies of fashionable crepe de chine blouses arrive at 3.98 with four styles offered. Descriptions mention pure silk quality and features such as a high standing collar in corduroy velvet and pink at shoulder. Additional styles include turn-over collars and black options.
London September 29. In reply to a German theologians appeal to Evangelical Christians abroad a manifesto was issued signed by heads of the Church of England and nonconformist leaders justifying Britain's wartime actions. It labels the German authors as honest yet errs to bind politics to war aims and urges fidelity to international good faith and protection of smaller nations. Among signers are the archbishops Canterbury York and Armagh and the bishop of York.
Assistant Chief Jatt Sergeant Bullard and Officer Shaw questioned May Hargrove and May Shaw as police pursued a claim of a plot to discredit plain clothes officers. A caller lured them to 131 B Houston street at 10 o clock to trap two plain clothes men with white women. May Hargrove admitted making the phone call. Kirk and Allen denied calling.
Paris reports Whitney Warren, arriving from Rheims, says the cathedral’s artistic beauty cannot be restored after German bombardment. He notes the structure remains largely ruined, with the apse intact but heavily damaged, walls and vaults resilient yet surface stone irreparably damaged. He found no evidence that French towers served observation purposes. Warren’s informal survey, conducted September 26–27, involved talks with clergy and parishioners and a visit to assess fire and damage.
London news states Colonel W. E. Gordon of the Gordon Highlanders and aide to King George is alive and in good health as a prisoner in Germany. Reported killed twice previously, Gordon won the Victoria Cross in the Boer War and led his regiment in early September during a mistaken advance on a German detachment. One escapee recalled seeing the colonel's group among the clan.
London dispatch cites a Ghent report from a Brussels doctor claiming Prince Adalbert, German emperor Wilhelm II's third son, died in a Brussels hospital. Autopsy reportedly ordered by Dr Le Page, with two German doctors present, attributing death to a bullet. Other German officers reportedly died by similar causes. prior notices on September 13 mentioned Crown Prince Frederick William, Prince Adalbert, and Prince Carl of Wuerttemberg.
New York September 29 Will Hoppe, world balk-line champion, leads Melbourne Inman, English billiards champion, 1304 to 837 in the international contest. Hoppe built a strong start with 304 in 17 innings. Inman improved later, but Hoppe leads 1 to 1 in balk-line results after three games. Bond campaign begins in Macon as Bibb county voters face a $1,000,000 bond issue with $500,000 for a courthouse and $759,000 for schools.
Hugh M Willet newly elected president of the National Association of Insurance Underwriters received high compliments at a Piedmont Driving Club banquet in Atlanta Georgia Dozens of insurance leaders and public figures attended Speaking roles praised his ethics and leadership General William A Wright Mayor James G Woodward Clark Howell and Asa G Candler offered remarks Willet highlighted Georgia investment opportunities noting 32 000 000 brought into the state by insurers and 18 000 000 in premiums raised He urged higher ethical standards and the creation of stronger Georgia based insurers While lauding the industry he contrasted insurance spending with tobacco and liquor use and urged continued growth and philanthropy in education and business financing.
Infant Charles E. Strange Jr. died or was born at 116 East Fair Street while the infant was at the home of his parents. Separate entry notes a Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock at 27 Les Avenue and another at 4:30 o'clock at 116 East Fair Street.
Notices from Norcross Jonesboro and nearby areas report Mrs Hubbard dying at home of her parents with three sons and husband connected to M C Kiser Co. Funeral at cemetery in Wacato tomorrow. Dr L T McKoun, 34, dies at his mother’s home. Survived by wife, mother, sister. funeral at Johnson Cemetery Wednesday. James A Cook dies in Duluth and is interred in Norcross with Masonic and Odd Fellow honors. survived by wife, five daughters and two sons.
Mrs. Fred Woodall of Manchester dies at home at seven. Funeral in Fairburn Ga this afternoon at two. Mrs. Gordon Patton, 20, dies at regimence in Hapeville. Survived by husband, three children, sister, brother, and parents. L. J. King, 28, dies at home. Survived by wife, parents, and two brothers. Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M. Chetnut dies at home. Body taken to Clarkston Ga for burial. Frances Lois Flournoy listed among names.
Nashville, September 29. After a thirteen hour session the Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adopted resolutions favoring redistribution of Mexican mission territory among denominations. The plan aims to assign definite areas to each denomination, with overall jurisdiction in place and no interference from others. A follow up board session is scheduled for tomorrow, with John R. Pepper of Memphis presiding. Attending out of town were bishops E. Z. Hoss, Coline Denny, W. R. Lambuth, Jann Co. Eize, and others.
W C Mason Atlanta commercial agent reports Illinois Central Railway year ending June 20 1914 shows freight gains from higher tonnage and a net income increase of 1 563 711 58 while operating expenses rose 726 415 88 due to maintenance costs. Macon Ga September 29 Brigadier General Neil Findlay dies in action while commanding artillery in the First corps.
In Macon on September 29 the Floyd Rifles of the Second Georgia regiment elected two new lieutenants. B C Drennan was chosen first lieutenant to succeed A T Winslett who became captain. D C Harris Jr was elected second lieutenant replacing W W Alien who resigned.
Charles S. Mellen former president of the New Haven Railroad testified for nearly two hours before a federal grand jury convened to probe alleged criminal aspects of the New Haven management. His testimony and potential immunity raise questions about legal protection from prosecution while the government expands its inquiry with new special counsel and broad document subpoenas from the New Haven system.
The Supreme Court of Georgia reports a communication from the American Bar Association urging public officers to attend a Washington meeting October 22 23 1914. Several state supreme courts plan adjournments, so Georgia will adjust its calendar. Cases set for October 15 hearing will move to October 26. Judgments affirmed in two Fulton cases and related attorney references noted.
A fragmented list of lawyers and parties in error from several Georgia cases appears, naming firms such as Kedd & Dodd Little Powell Hogper Goldstein and Moore Pomeroy, plus judges and counties like DeKalb and Habersham. The text reads as a docket-like compilation with numerous hyphenated names and legal citations.
Court entries list several cases from Bainbridge with Judge Spooner presiding. Rulings include judgment affirmed for Georgia Florida and Alabama Railway company v Jacobs and other decisions. Writs of error dismissed in Wayne county proceeding.
When employment is scarce a few dimes could influence a shift in fortune. The notice hints that spending small sums wisely may aid those seeking work and suggests practical steps or options available in tough economic periods.
A mass meeting at city hall Wednesday night September 30 appeals to voters for George B. Johnson running for city recorder. Speakers include Hon. R. A. Broyles and Hon. George E. Johnson along with other speakers.
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