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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1911
Page
3
In New Orleans on April 14, 14-year-old Albert Luft was cleaning a typewriter in an office supply house when an electric bulb fell into a pan of gasoline. An explosion set his clothes and the typewriter on fire, injuring him severely while fire crews prevented further damage. the boy was taken to hospital and the typewriter destroyed.
At Antonio Texas April 14 the umbrella aeroplane owned by Cyrus McCormick Jr of Chicago failed in its first test flight. It skidded along the ground between artillery and cavalry posts after a gust of wind struck it, wrecking the craft. Operator W Romme escaped unharmed.
Bruanets Belgium April 14 Aviator Lanser flew from Kiewit aviation field to Brussels with his three soldiers 58 passengers. The distance covered was about 54 miles setting a cross country aeroplane record with four persons onboard.
The trial of Dr. John B. Pearce in Anniston Alabama was told that trees and stumps at the murder scene had been shot up since the January 14 battle to alter its appearance in favor of Pearce’s faction. Pearce said he mistook Kennedy men, explaining he was blinded by smoke during cross examination.
New York April 14 John Jackson organizer for the Mission to Jehra reports progress toward a leprosy anti toxin claiming the germ has been lactated and is under cultivation. He doubts heredity or contagiousness while expressing belief a cure is near after years of work among lepers.
Bristol Tenn April 14 Roy W Dulaney former Washington County court clerk was found guilty of embezzling public funds and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. He faced accusations of stealing twenty thousand dollars.
Mr. von Herrmann announced showers in Atlanta and nearby areas with cooler temperatures expected. The Friday high reached 74 degrees, indicating a warm spell despite the approaching unsettled weather.
A stylish touring car sped along a popular thoroughfare yesterday with a young woman at the wheel eating peanuts with both hands. The observer notes such feminine auto handling proves the existence of notable class in female drivers, even when no accident occurred.
Frank James, treasurer and member of the regular Republican committee of Douglas County, writes to The Constitution denying any insurgent faction and asserting the four year chairmanship and committee remain legitimate. He says a supposed last week meeting was not called by the county chair and calls for recognition of the established committee. April 12, 1911.
The last afternoon train will leave Atlanta at 4:00 p.m. starting April 3 arriving Birmingham at 8 30 p.m. The train includes a Pullman observation car and dining car service a la carte.
Daniel W Reilley former counsel for Harry Thaw surrendered to district attorney facing a stolen goods indictment. Bail set at 5000 dollars. Pleading to the indictment scheduled for next Wednesday. Separate note from Ludowici Georgia reports plans for a new post office and printing office building with local newspaper stock subscriptions noted.
The longest parade in Atlanta will march from Peachtree Street to Oak Lawn Cemetery next Wednesday in memory of Confederate dead. Grand Marshal William M. Slaton, J. D. Dunwody, and various civic groups plan a two o'clock start, with the procession featuring eight divisions and a memorial address by Hon. Robert H. Lee.
Rev Dr John White will preach at Second Baptist Church tomorrow evening to answer Theodore Roosevelt about criticism of the Y M C A. White will cite Jewish and Catholic involvement in recent Atlanta campaign as evidence of cooperation. The report notes White’s reputation as a devout churchman with broad sympathies.
Henrietta Tex Mrs Rosa Shackleford praises Wine of Cardus as a good medicine and recommends it to neighbors The endorsement claims Cardus strengthens weakened womanly organs nerves and muscles and restores health over a long history of use in relieving worn out nerves and overwork
Thomas Edgar Stripling seeks a gubernatorial pardon for a 14 year old Harris county murder case. Governor Brown will hear the application Monday at 11 AM with attorney T T Miller arguing for Stripling. Local relatives will be represented by Cameron Oakes and MecClelland in Atlanta.
Jerome Jones set to tour Georgia in AFL and state federation aims, starting after talks with officials. He will attend the Alabama Federation of Labor opening in Birmingham on April 25 and may visit smaller towns. A stockholders meeting for Tabor Temple Association seeks site selection for a labor building. Local speakers take part in Southern Congress on Child and Women Labor. A Federation hall meeting plans activities for AF L convention delegates in November.
Private Owens at Fort McPherson faces verdict after two witnesses testified. Prosecution described the intruder with a partial sighting, while Owens claimed he wore different clothes and was seen on post duty. The ruling by the Gulf Department commander is pending two or three days.
Georgia National Guard Adjutant General A J Scott reports no agreement between the War Department and the National Guard on the pay bill. The draft would pay guardsmen 20 to 26 percent of regular army wages while on duty, including drill pay, but the War Department seeks a three year active service enlistment requirement. Guard officers refuse the amendment, so the bill will go to Congress as originally drawn without War Department sanction.
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