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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1913
Page
14
Prominent Atlanta clergymen argue for a Georgia law requiring physical, mental, and moral fitness certificates for marriage license applicants. They say clergymen currently cannot determine fitness without legal backing and foresee a legislative bill to curb marriages by the unfit.
The Rev C T A Pile argues for medical certificates and expert judgment on marriage fitness. He urges publicity and end to clandestine unions while noting potential law to require physical, mental, and perhaps moral fitness for marriage. Miss Helen McCullough returns from Washington with a monocle and fondly recalls fashion trends and a dog with the accessory.
Dr W W Memminger rector of All Saints Episcopal Church poses a major question about fitness for service or leadership within the church. The text reflects a pastoral inquiry likely addressing moral or doctrinal standards and community expectations.
A clergyman discusses who is unfit to marry and argues for cautious policy. He cites evolving views on hereditary disease like tuberculosis and notes diocesan calls in Atlanta for stricter marriage law, urging state action and clerical cooperation. The speaker admits insufficient knowledge for absolute stance.
Rev Richard C Flinn argues ministers cannot judge fitness for marriage and urges a state backed health and character certificate. He says a law requiring civil certification would prevent immoral or mentally unfit individuals from marrying, with ministers willing to cooperate for a better society.
Dr J B Robins of Trinity Methodist argues a minister cannot refuse to wed a couple under current rules but should require a certificate of fitness for marriage. He says some people are unfit for marriage and urges a law to mandate certification.
London June 7 It is understood Sir Thomas Lipton's America Cup challenger will be commanded by W H Burton a well known amateur in yachting He recently owned Octavia and has sailed in more than 1000 races over nearly thirty years This marks the first time Lipton's cup hunters will be led by an amateur.
Free thinkers across religious political and secular lines are invited to a Sunday meeting at 3 PM in the Independent Order of Beavers lodge 571 2 East Hunter Street to form an organization. Promoters J T Dabney J B Swearingen W C Byers and Fred Schrimper say the group will pursue truth on chosen topics rather than religious study alone.
Arrangements by Buffalo Bill Wild West and Pawnee Bill Far East teams for a street parade in Atlanta Monday morning. The parade will include Indians, cowboys, stagecoaches, immigrant wagons, Far East groups, and animals, led by the two showmen. Buffalo Bill will attend the performances after a brief Knoxville sojourn. rumors of illness are unfounded.
Five members of Chief Beavers' vice squad raided the Albian Hotel at 256 1-2 South Pryor Street Saturday night. They arrested proprietor J. T. Mangum and two couples found occupying rooms together. Mangum posted bond and faces a Monday morning court appearance before Judge Broyles.
Modron Hadley, a machinist, was robbed of 10 dollars by two men who emerged from shadows as he stepped into an arc light in front of the Auditorium on Courtland Street Saturday night. One man covered him with a revolver while the other searched him. Policemen found no trace of the assailants.
Mayor Richard J. Davant of Savannah met in Atlanta with Adjutant General J. Van Holt Nash to discuss enlarging the Chatham Artillery from one to two batteries. If approved, Davant would be promoted from captain to major, making him the highest ranking field artillery officer in the Georgia National Guard.
Oxford University furore as the Prince of Wales and his youthful followers spark disruption. Rustication hits three wealthy students Kenelm Lister Kaye Arthur Robison and the Gaekwar of Baroda amid university fines surpassing $2,000 with $350 seized after a carriage wreck on the Paddington to Oxford last week.
Mayor James G Wood attacked the City Council for opposing a bond issue and urged voters to elect a businesslike council. He criticized councils that would spend bonds without accountability and recalled past faulty school construction. He said he would back bonds only with qualified men in office.
Alma Barrett and Mrs F J Rath naw were arrested at the Fort hotel on South Pryor Street Thursday night and turned over to custody by the proprietor who had become suspicious. He states no raid occurred and he aims to keep the hotel clean as the police indicate.
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