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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1913
Page
4
Woodward and Donlin form first battery as rain fails to damp Ardor of crowd. Atlanta cheers to a 6 to 2 victory over the Barons in a high scoring game despite poor conditions.
The six Southern clubs report paid attendance figures for opening day led by Atlanta at 8 836 and Birmingham 8 088. Mobile 6 101 New Orleans 4 900 Chattanooga 3 840 and Nashville 2 862. A 9 022 total watched Atlanta beat Birmingham 6 to 2 as fans braved rain and cold in a rousing season kickoff.
Rome April 14 reports say the pope has rallied from yesterday's serious attack. Doctors note danger has passed for now as he rests with normal temperature and stable pulse. A vivid dream of Venice followed by a hopeful outlook from Professor Marchiafava boosts spirits as Cardinal Kopp is expected.
Representative Willis urged printing Hearst letter condemning President Wilson's appearance in joint session to read his address. Democrats objected. letter not received. Republican Leader Mann promised to add it later.
In a public letter from Harry Neil in Oak Park, the newly chosen justice asks if Cheiet would assess fines and collect fees as justice of the peace. Neil argues fines for minor offenses breed crime, while Gaynor replies that the law must be followed and the legislature must change it if needed.
In St Louis on April 14 Arthur P Richardson former head of the Richardson Grain Co pleaded guilty to forgery and received a five year sentence. Six indictments were returned again last week. He admitted forging a bill of lading for 250 bags of corn from Mobile to Cubs valued at 250 dollars. His illegal transactions were said to total around 90 000 dollars with 60 000 owed.
William F. McCombs, head of the national Democratic Committee, named a five member finance committee to raise funds to maintain national headquarters in Washington until the next campaign. Members are Homer S. Cummings, Clark Howell, Fred B. Lynch, A. Mitchell Palmer, and Cate Sells. Thomas J. Pence will head the Washington headquarters and keep the office intact and active to support Democratic activities nationwide.
Washington April 14 The senate judiciary committee agreed to report favorably the bill to create an additional judgeship in the fourth circuit comprising West Virginia Maryland North and South Carolina.
In Havana on April 14 Jose Fernandez known as Chichi a liberal leader was shot dead in Cienfuegos by special policeman Rustaquio Ordonez. Mayor Mendes assassination earlier sparked turmoil with Campos the police killer of the late mayor. Authorities say order will be preserved at any cost.
Washington reports Great Britain has accepted Walter H. Page as American ambassador to the court of St James. His nomination will be sent to the Senate by President Wilson tomorrow, marking a pivotal step in U S diplomatic relations.
At the Home for the Friendless on Highland Avenue three burglars attempted a break in last night. Three young women staff members armed with revolvers confronted the intruders, who fled the scene after the women fired warning shots and forced the retreat.
Philadelphia April 14 A campaign to reduce the city council from 131 to 15 seats opened at a mass meeting led by Mayor Blankenburg who pledged to support young men backing the plan. The event drew many women and included a tense burglary episode with two intruders firing on defenders, but no further arrests were reported.
Ernest Moschner, 35, killed his four children Elsie 12 Myrtle 11 Norman 8 and Danhst 6 in his Fitchburg home before shooting himself. Police say long illness contributed to temporary insanity. His wife discovered the bodies after returning from work. Moschner had recently bought a revolver and worked as a baker and delivery driver.
Washington April 14 Officers of the National One-Cent Letter Postage association led by president Charles William Burrows conferred with Postmaster General Burleson on reducing the first class mail rate. The visitors said the group aims to crystallize demand for 1 cent letter postage.
Cloudy weather forecast for Georgia with likely continuation into Wednesday. Report notes low and high temperatures, mean reading near normal. Rainfall in past 24 hours about 0.3 inches, deficit since month start about 1.53 inches, and excess since January 1 around 0.87 inches.
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