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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1914
Page
7
Burns interviews numerous witnesses and asserts certainty about the murderer’s identity after this phase of the investigation. He says the tracks are clear and promises the story will be complete in a few days. A full report has been made to Franks attorneys in Atlanta.
Report mentions a pending extraordinary motion for a new trial in Frank's case and a deadline set for 4 pm on the day before his scheduled execution for the murder of Mary Phagan. The speaker asserts knowledge of the killer but cannot forecast details yet.
Washington April 3 The Underwood Simmons act went into effect six months ago today and preliminary data show it will not cut customs revenue more than expected. Treasury officials report revenues about 400900 less than Payne Aldrich law produced in March 1913, with February showing a larger drop. Six month average decrease sits near 4900 000, but officials remain confident that the shortfall will narrow in the next six months.
Washington reports an April wave of joke inspired cures flooding Secretary Bryan after a misinformed statement about his health. Daily packages claim to treat impaired organs, sparking confusion and political worry.
Philadelphia April 3 The Monroe doctrine remains alive and not obsolete, per speakers at the American Academy of Political and Social Science annual meeting on international relations. Attendees advocated varied applications, with Rear Admiral Colby Wo Chester urging Pan American unity and John Barrett urging mutual independence among American states to deter U S aggression.
Baltimore April 8 William Shepard Bevan Jr former attorney general of Maryland and a prominent Baltimore lawyer dies today of apoplexy. Mr Bevan was 56 years old and a bachelor.
The Phi Kappa Phi chapter at Tech was organized last night at the Wine Coff hotel by Dr C H Gordon of the University of Tennessee. Thirteen charter members were elected, including Tech faculty and honor fraternity members. An undergraduate membership from the 1914 Tech graduating class will be chosen at June commencement. Letters of greeting were read from Phi Kappa Phi chapters at several universities. A dinner followed the organization.
A battered report details rebel forces advancing from Canalete toward Tampico with naval support ready. Desperate water shortages plague the besieged city as communications to the coast are severed, while federal forces retreat in scattered engagements across northern Mexico.
Indianapolis April 3 The scale committee of the United Mine Workers of America says industrial peace may be achieved through ratification of their conference action with Chicago coal operators A referendum is set for April 14 on the miners withdrawal of wage demands and local negotiation of working conditions The circular notes nonunion operators seek a strike to widen nonunion coal and states leaders expect a favorable vote while urging workers to stay at work.
The New York conference of the Methodist Episcopal church met at the Metropolitan Temple to formally charge Dr Jacob E Price pastor of Washington Heights Methodist Church with misconduct. The fourteen-member committee and presiding officer heard serious allegations from five women who appeared in court today. Dr Price, sixty, has served in church work for 37 years.
A state committee reviewed textbook pricing with witnesses noting varied costs across twenty two states and California. Georgia and other states show differences in agriculture, physiology, grammar, and history texts while Canadian publishing practices cited.
A series of concise obituaries notes Mrs Sarah C Daily aged 78 of Fairburn after a brief measles illness. Services by Rev John W Speir at Buhlehem Church with interment at Bethlehem. Also reports the death of Mrs Mary Fletcher of Gell aged 72, grandmother of P A H Gashins of Jacksonville, and notices for Herbert Sweat of Waycross age 18 and Louis B Williams with funeral arrangements forthcoming.
Secretary Bryan cancels a hard cold test and engagement to speak in the congressional campaign at Paterson tonight. He will remain at home all day as he recovers.
A boiler exploded at Drummond Colleries injuring several. two men were killed and three mortally wounded as workers sat eating nearby. The incident occurred in Westville, with authorities investigating the cause.
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