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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1913
Page
1
Pope Pius X shows grave relapse and exhaustion after multiple audiences. He is kept in a darkened room with limited access as doctors warn the end of his pontificate may be approaching. Temperature fluctuates and a persistent cough causes chest pain while nurses and physicians monitor him.
Government inspector Tackles case as post office sleuths chase a fraudster using the names Brother James and Father George to claim priestly authority. He reportedly collected more than 8000 across Georgia from prominent Catholics, with alleged funds meant for a Levonia church for Polish and German communities.
Washington April 12 Milson and his cabinet attend the Gridiron Club spring dinner with diplomats and lawmakers. A melodramatic spoof shows Hoke Smith as a fisherman amid stage snow while Bill Bryan, Champ Clark, and Taft figures navigate dangers of tariff policy and political currents. The shipyard allegory centers on the platform Jefferson and Wilson measures, with warnings about Democratic influence and party rivalries.
Police chase two masked highwaymen who robbed near St Josephs infirmary at 9 pm. Wayne Skaggs, a medical student, fought one robber, while the other fired at him. The bandits fled toward Courtland Street, and Mrs Shackelford at 272 Courtland Street was threatened on her porch before detectives and Chief Beavers arrived. Police pursuit followed across Harris Street. Authorities describe the pair as professional desperadoes.
Waycross Georgia April 12 Special Despondent over ill health and her husband away at work Mrs J R Carter 35 years old killed herself at home 12 miles east of Waycross firing a 38 calibre revolver while lying on a bed made on the floor Five children survive her She had been known as Mrs Elizabeth Bell before marriage Funeral set for Sunday.
Washington April 12 Special Representative Oscar W Underwood saved Wilson from a pivotal House defeat over free sugar. The Hardwick amendment for immediate free sugar failed 29 to 165 as most of the Georgia delegation backed Underwood. Underwood yielded to Wilson on gradual sugar reduction to protect the Democratic majority.
Rochelle Ga April 12 Race trouble appears imminent as three prominent farmers are jailed for the Melvin murder and Black plantation workers arm themselves planning a rescue. Sheriffs seek reinforcements from adjacent counties as masked Black assailants raid deputies and threaten to free the Colemans and Stevens.
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions in Georgia with Sunday and Monday showing cooler weather. Strong entities include Georgia and weekend dates.
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