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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
1
City hall will shut Monday for the opening game as the chamber of commerce leader calls for wide support. Auto men, ad men, wholesalers and retailers urged to grant employees a half day off ahead of a big auto parade expected to draw crowds.
Birmingham opens the season with 8088 paid spectators as the Barons host Atlanta. Mayor Woodward plans a hall holiday for city workers to boost attendance while the chamber of commerce and the Auto association lead a drive to outdraw last year’s city total. Atlanta businessmen and an Ad Men committee back the push, securing blocks of seats and encouraging staff to attend.
Read the Constitution today for selected grocery and clothing ads. Welch Grape Juice 29c per bottle, Maxwell House Coffee 28c, fresh strawberries 25c, new spring shirts 1.50, Libby’s asparagus tips 17 1 2c, men’s black hose 1.00, and more from Atlanta merchants.
The body of J Pierpont Morgan arrives by steamer France in a driving rain and lies in state tonight among his private library treasures. funeral service set for Monday at St George's church. The ceremony honors feature ornate silver and gold furnishings and floral tributes, with the flag draped casket escorted by crew in uniform.
William D. Upshaw, editor of The Golden Age and noted church worker, is the proud father of a baby girl born last night at his home 84 Willard Avenue West End Park. They name her Margaree Adeline Upshaw after her grandmothers. The child is their only offspring.
Fort William Ont April Li-airs reports M Benjamin 18 and Sam Jacobs 29 fought with knives at a woman's home. Both injured. the woman with a gash and Jacobs with thirteen wounds to chest and stomach. Cheng is little chance for either. Mrs Bongini claims Jacobs attacked her.
In Colon on April 11 quarantine inspectors at both ends of the isthmus deny a Panama newspaper report claiming Cipriano Castro had arrived. The dispatch sparked confusion as officials moved to clarify the situation and quell rumors.
The Atlanta freight bureau petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission to end higher west and interior rates for Atlanta. Wimbish argues Birmingham gets preference. Callaway counters with references while noting potential nationwide rate shifts. Meeting includes Atlanta businessmen as witnesses and carriers’ representatives contend all gateways would adjust if Cincinnati rates fall.
London April 11 police say no foul play suspected in the disappearance of Joseph W. Martin of Memphis Tennessee missing since April 3. Authorities seek a Brazilian woman described as a friend Martin planned to visit after leaving Locknart Anderson and Captain Prior. search continues with little success.
Washington April 11 President Wilson Secretary Bryan and Ambassador Jusserand will be among the speakers at the opening of the D A R convention to welcome more than 1000 delegates expected for the sessions. Up to today 640 registrations with credentials committee. The total voting strength this year is 2210 with 129 chapter regents 749 chapter delegates 18 state regents 20 vice presidents general and 10 general officers. Mrs Matthews T Scott president general will address arrivals and receive delegates in Continental Hall. Mrs Woodrow Wilson with a party will occupy the president general box in the auditorium with Mrs Thomas R Marshall and the Misses Wilson. The race for president general draws keen interest with three candidates and strong followings. Other speakers include Dr R H McKim James M Richardson and Dr Wallace Redcliffe.
Brussels reports estimate daily potential losses of 600000 to 800000 if half of industrial laborers quit next Monday. Economists warn of wide scale disruption as miners metal workers quarrymen and textile workers join the walkout with glass workers and Antwerp dockers adding to tensions. Savings withdrawals grow as authorities prepare emergency measures.
Illinois lawmakers hear testimony on how downtown hotels aid moral decline of young women. Hotel employee George Tollen describes girls as young as 15 to 28 brought in intoxicated by taxicab, with dancing and tango by social elites blamed for encouraging lascivious acts. Coroner Hoffman to be subpoenaed for crisis reports and resort records.
A surge of 120 long term convicts escaped the state camp in eight months, with 240 misdemeanants also missing. The prison board protests plans to curb escapes, blaming inexperienced wardens and temporary camps. Recaptured count stands at 63. proposals include firing negligent wardens and stricter enforcement, while legal changes may hinder county authorities.
New Orleans reports a statement from the Mexican constitutionalist party via Governor Venustiano Carranza condemning Victoriano Huerta for treachery and the murder of Madero and Pino Suárez. It vows not to recognize any Huerta debts, praising the U.S. refusal to recognize his government amid faltering finances and rising insurgency.
Chicago reports Dr Edward Higley of Glen Ellyn, once helped by Chas Froelich with $700 for university study now inherits about 1 million dollars. Froelich, wealthy in Australia, paid back the loan with interest before his death. Higley receives the fortune as Froelich’s heir.
Washington reports a shift to free list for shoe machinery amid Democratic caucus debate on tariff changes. Broussard of Missouri pushes amendments to Cuba sugar rates, outlining staged reductions through 1919. Louisiana interests back anti free sugar moves, with Hardwick urging immediate relief.
Weather outlook: cloudy Saturday with rain in the east, Sunday becomes fair. Forecast mentions warm variable winds and possible low visibility. Local readers should plan for changeable conditions and prepare for brief rain in eastern areas.
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