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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1913
Page
7
Discussion on stricter marriage laws in Georgia. Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta advocates legislation and cooperation with the state. Clergy see it as a big, ongoing issue not yet ready for final decision.
Rev. Richard O. Flinn argues clergy cannot judge marital fitness and urges a state civil certificate of good character health and behavior for marriage. He cautions against ministers deciding who may wed but supports a legal framework to back such certification for public welfare.
REV. C. T. A. PILE argues for medical certificates of fitness for marriage and public oversight. He cites Dean Sumner of Chicago proposing tests and witnesses, warns against clandestine unions, and questions how to define unfitness, noting heredity’s unclear role and the limits of clerical judgment.
By Dr J B Robins pastor of Trinity Methodist Church argues a minister should require a certificate of fitness for marriage. He cites a Georgia medical college address urging state law to ensure applicants are physically and morally fit before marriage.
The Census Bureau places the nation's geographic center on a farm ten miles north of Smith Center, Kansas. Landowner Wyman Griffing and tenant were unaware of the distinction until a stranger delivered the news, prompting disbelief and surprise. The claim has sparked long running debates among local towns, Fort Riley, farms, and hamlets in Western Kansas.
Special Cable reports Mme Melba will celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of her first appearance at Covent Garden as she prepares to sing there next Saturday. The London note highlights her long career and ongoing prestige in opera.
National leaders of conservation chaired by Gifford Pinchot organize a September October exposition in Knoxville to showcase conservation and development of natural resources. Sites cover 100 acres in a park near the Smokies with eleven buildings and a prominent Southern building. The Land building and educational exhibits from experiment stations and railroads feature land shows and agricultural advances. Women’s role is highlighted with Mrs Horace Van Devanter as chair. T. A. Wright and W. M. Goodman of Knoxville lead the event.
The renowned soprano began in Australia at four concerts weekly for $100. She then sang in Paris earning $1,000 a month and later $2,500 per grand opera appearance. Now she is booked for a five month American tour starting in August for $200,000.
Washington June 7 The Office of Markets a new branch of the Department of Agriculture was opened today by Secretary Houston It will handle cooperative marketing distribution and credit for farmers aim to reduce waste secure better prices and lower costs for producers and consumers Charles J Brand a Minnesota graduate who led investigations in the Bureau of Plant Industry will head the new office Congress appropriated 50000 to support the office
Madison June 7 Secretary of State reception of a letter from Albert Monroe Graves of Alberta Canada who says he resembles Roosevelt though his teeth are more human He seeks a wife and sent a self description since no photo is available He claims to outdo Roosevelt in all things and to have relied on his own courage and Democratic foes never bested him.
The text argues that lacking love hinders a clergyman from asking vital questions or obtaining truthful answers from parents. It suggests a need for a law to supply such knowledge and raises the broader issue of handling the unfit, noting this will be addressed for a solution soon.
In Smyrna near Constantinople American missionaries report a Turkish “battleship” that is really a side wheeler. The vessel spends nights drifting in harbor then moves when dark. Turkish Commodore fumbles naval matters while foreign warships watch and salutes echo.
Special Pentecostal services will be held at Broughton's Old Tabernacle corner Luckie Street and Tabernacle Place all day Sunday beginning with Bible study at 9 30 a m.
Savannah June 7 Under the supervision of E Cook a life saving station has been started at Tybee with three life savers on duty at all times Cook has served over five years in the life saving corps and is a first lieutenant If enough support comes this season he may establish a year round station at Tybee for constant operation
Arthur F. Maher arrives in Savannah to head the treasury department special agent office, succeeding Cummings who moves to Chicago. Maher brings broad service experience from New York and the West, recently recuperating in Washington after illness in Des Moines. He is known to many locals from prior visits.
Special Cable reports from London that the British government contemplates drastic action against militant suffragettes. The King and Queen Mary fear for royal safety as detectives guard royal residences and scrutiny tightens after raids on suffragette headquarters. The Queen traveled to Germany amid constant worry of kidnap or attacks, with security measures intensified around Buckingham Palace and Richmond Park.
The Atlanta delegation from the local Building Owners and Managers group will travel Monday night to Cincinnati for the National Association of Building Owners and Managers convention. Attending are W. A. Jones Empire Building J. H. Draper Grant Building Third National Bank Building F. S. Gibbs Rhodes Building M. R. MacClatchey Brown-Randolph Building R. L. Lyons Austell Building H. S. Martin Atlanta National Bank Building C. F. Wilkinson Candler Building Forrest George Adair will send a rep. Several others likely to attend. The national association is invited to hold its convention in Atlanta next year.
Alma Barrett and Mrs. F J Rath naw were arrested at the Frankfort Hotel on South Pryor Street Thursday night and placed in custody at the proprietor’s request. The hotel was not raided by officers as first reported. The proprietor says he aims to keep the hotel clean and compliant with police.
Memphis Tennessee June 7 The North American Trust Company of New York asked the Federal Court in Memphis for ancillary receivership of the Frisco Road properties in Tennessee claiming the road is solvent and owes them four million dollars Judge McCall took the case under advisement
An old advertisement promises freckles will fade with ethine double strength from Jacobs' Pharmacy. Apply nightly and morning, usually not more than an ounce needed, with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles. Odds are the tone targets a beauty cure from a local shop.
Eben K Long of Omaha announces resignation as justice of the peace after 21 years serving 10,240 cases. Born in Newburyport Massachusetts in 1826 he has held 179 offices and run for election 180 times with only one defeat. He plans to reach the century mark despite deafness.
Walter Scott Chambers, former president of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association, opposes a Carnegie library site in New Castle Ind citing tainted funds and a 7 cent levy. He proposed placing an oil painting in the library showing workers and families affected by steel mill districts. City Council refused to endorse the library move.
Prince Stanislaus, nephew of the Grand Duke of Bissitz and lieutenant in the Second Dragoons, plans marriage to August Freese's daughter Miss Freese. Due to Austrian primogeniture, he cannot claim a castle, which may be provided by Miss Freese's father. The wedding is set for St. Vincent's Church in June with royal blessings anticipated.
Philadelphia June 17 Dr Joshua Sweet assistant professor of surgical research at the University of Pennsylvania was held on 490 bail for trial by Magistrate Haggerty on a cruelty to animals charge tied to the university vivisection work.
Brazil Ind June 7 Two children of Mr and Mrs Curtis Knowles died after eating match heads. Authorities report ingestion caused fatal poisoning and the incident prompted medical examiners to investigated household safety.
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