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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
7
Investigators found an empty half pint bowie in the victim’s wagon and signs suggesting the body was dragged from a floor above into an elevator shaft. A hole in the neck and deep facial wounds indicate a brutal assault perhaps ending by bullet or weapon. Papers identified the deceased, with letters and small currency found among his pockets. Detectives doubt robbery was involved.
A white man identified as J. M. Rowe was found dead in an elevator shaft beneath a Peachtree area building. Investigators consider accidental fall or murder, with a web of love letters and a possible divorce motive exposing Rowe's personal troubles and a past as Gwinnett convict guard.
Washington April 9 Miss Julia Lathrop head of the federal children’s bureau gave President Wilson a preliminary statement on the bureau study of health for the feebleminded. She said the president was interested and had frequently asked for information. She noted a joint plan with the bureau of education would be drawn up. The reduction in appropriation to 26000 was discussed and the president expressed regret.
The Southern railway issues a series of timetable updates with new Atlanta arrival and departure times for Royal Palm No. 2 and Florida Special No. 24, plus discontinuations of Ohio Florida Special Nos. 14 and 13 effective April 10 and April 12, as announced by J. C. Beam assistant general passenger agent.
Fred Houser reports from Houston that the Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers association holds its 14th annual convention with about a thousand delegates. Officers include IF Young of Birmingham as president and John A Marvin of Houston as first vice president. Atlanta pushes to host next meeting and boost its chances, with Galveston scheduled to entertain on Saturday. Delegates praised Atlanta’s bid and regional bank prospects as a key boost for the city.
Louisville Ky April 3 permanent organization of the National Conference of State Supervisors and Inspectors of Rural Schools was effected to-
Closing sessions of the first final conference in Iseggien wrap after four days. The next annual meeting, likely in Cincinnati in February, is set by the National Education Association. FP Claxton, U.S. Commissioner of Education, presided with J D McBrien of Washington, D C, Bureau of Education. Thirty seven states sent delegates who urged rural school reform through state supervision and consolidation of weak schools into stronger institutions. Key needs cited include demonstration schools, skilled supervisors, improved teacher training, and stronger agricultural and industrial programs within communities. Officers were elected as announced.
President J H Binford of Richmond W A names vice president W B Larson of Wisconsin secretary Lester B Ivins of Ohio and a committee including T J In Oates Kentucky W H Smith Mississippi C G Sargent Colorado N C McDonald North Dakota and G W Reaves Missouri.
Inv L Moore and Sons advertise themselves as the best in the optical world at 42 N Broad St offering precise prescription fulfillment and expert vision care. The notice positions their shop as a standout for accuracy and quality in eyewear.
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