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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1913

Page

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Caucus Fights Over Tax Plan As Tariff Debate Continues

Washington April 18 Republican representatives debated amendments to the income tax and tariff reform measure. Democrats preserved the $4,000 exemption and graduated rates up to 4 percent on $100,000. A tariff commission provision was endorsed. action on Payne Hill wool bill deferred. Minor changes to the tax bill were planned. insurance policy wording was adjusted to exclude proceeds on death from income. The House expected to vote midweek with passage before May 1.

Washington House Underwood Ways and Means Mana Democrats of the Ways and Means Committee Sherley Kentucky Hobson Alabama Thatcher Massachusetts Moore Pennsylvania Fordney Michigan Mann Payne Tariff Board Hull

Georgia sheriff gets AIS man in far west

Los Angeles April 1 Special T FB McMinn of Knoxville Ga who was arrested here on manslaughter charges for run down and killing two motorcyclists in Georgia sits in custody awaiting papers. Sheriff Seagler arrived to claim McMinn at Knoxville Ga near where the death occurred. McMinn is known as Chicken in the area. The sheriff greeted him this morning noting his broad smile as he faced transfer.

Los Angeles Cal T. FB. McMinn Knoxville Georgia Seagler McMinn

Mothers Sell Babes Before They're Born At Chicago Farms

Chicago officials reveal in a state house inquiry that maternity homes and city farms traffic in infants. Officials admit no records exist for shipped babies and that some mothers are hired to nurse infants of the wealthy. Doctors dispute birth counts and sanitation, with calls to close facilities.

Chicago Ilinois House Thomas Curran Curran Charles 3. Wood Union Park Wood Sai City Health Department Chilren Khagit Department Wood's Hospital

Thieves Bind Dentist to Chair in Home Office Raid

New York April 18 Bound and gagged in his own operating chair dentist Benjamin Frieman watched three men rifle his office and depart with gala and platinum worth 4000 dollars. The robbers gained entry to Frieman's office as patients were admitted.

New York Bhaix Benjamin Frieman Jonep Frieman

Worsham and White Won't Be Forced Off Griffin Station

Athens Ga April 14 Special The new Griffin Experiment Station director Dr R J H De Leach says there is no truth in reports he will remove Dr H White state chemist and E L Worsham state entomologist from the staff The directors meet April 22 and the plan to alter the staff is said to hinge on his wishes No personal grudge fuels the discussions. the aim cited is payroll efficiency and station needs

Athens Constitution Griffin Lee Worsham Hl. C. White R J. H. de Leach De[Loach Griffin Experiment Station H. Dt Whitte The State University E.L. Worsham Worsham White

Traps Quail as Covey Flies Into Auto

Cordele Ga April 18 A local fertilizer representative R B Adams trap ped two quail by driving with top and curtains up as a covey rose at Wilcox county road. Four birds jumped into his car and two were captured with a laprobe while two escaped. He plans to tame the captured birds.

Cordele R. B. Adams Wilcox County

Mrs Story Wins DA R Presidency in NYC Election

Mrs William Cummings Story of New York won the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presidency generally on the third ballot, defeating Mrs John Miller Horton of Buffalo. The vote was 600 to 449 with seven vice presidents general elected to complete the leadership team.

Washington William Cummings Story New York Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution John Miller Horton Buffalo Story Horton Thomas Klie Ohio Rhett Goode Alabama John Swift California Allen P. Perley Pennsylvania Ben F. Gray Missouri Harring I. Lake Iowa John Lee Dinwiddle Indiana Matthew T. Scott Charles B. i Bryan Ben Bryan Abe I Story Scott Beott Willa Iscott National Society Congress William Cumming Story District of Columbia

London telegram claims J W Martin safe in Switzerland

A telegram from Vevey Switzerland told Joseph W Martin's London friend to cease inquiries and claimed he is well. Relatives in Memphis doubt the message's authenticity and say they know nothing of a detective withdrawing from the search for the missing cotton dealer.

London Joseph W. Martin Memphis, Tenn Vevey Memphis Tenn J. W. Martin Martin Switz Fontaine Martin Martin Aiso

Sold to Her Husband by Father in Delaware Marriage

Teresa Sisso, 18, told Wilmington police her father sold her in marriage to Antonio Cotillo for 130 dollars. The ceremony occurred about a week earlier after her disappearance. Attorney General Wolcott ordered commitment to an institution while seeking annulment.

Wilmington Del Teresa Sisso Antonio Cotiilo Cotillo Wolcott Noes

Teddy bear saved as Grace Wallace burns in gas explosion

Grace Wallace, a Fairlie house cook, suffers severe burns when gasoline ignites a dishpan of gas. Margerie Campbell, age year unknown, rushes through flames to grab her teddy bear, saving it from the fire. The mother Elizabeth Campbell helps, while Jack Duggan sustains burns but not serious injuries. The cook is expected to die from injuries.

Grace Wallace Fairlie House Fairlie Street Margerie Caappall Margerie Bent Wizabeth Campbell Campbell Jack Duggan Fairlie Rouse Francis E. Fries Margerie Campbell

Contagious Disease Hospital Planned in Atlanta

Atlanta city health board creates a five member committee led by Dr R T Dorsey to study need, cost, and site for a contagious disease hospital. A rough estimate places construction around 100000 dollars to treat diphtheria meningitis typhoid and related illnesses. Committee to report in about two weeks as council and finance face possible appropriation. Chief Jentzen reports Mayor Woodward okaying stablekeeper Pope's illness related salary if board adds a duty on duty clause.

City Health Board R. T. Dorsey Atlanta John Jentzen Woodward Pope Jentzen Dame

Old Mother Hubbard Reads The Constitution Specials

A playful piece lists 1930s style sale items and prices from The Constitution, noting Maxwell House coffee at 35c, tomatoes 15c a basket, roast beef 16c lb, Snowdrift lard 86c, Kingan's bacon 12 1 2c lb, neckwear 50c, and women’s vests 3 for 50c, with Tomato Plants 20c a dozen, urging readers to follow her example by shopping for daily needs and Grand Opera prep.

Maxwell House Kingan's

Bryan and Clark bury the hatchet in Washington reunion

Washington, April 15. Speaker Champ Clark and Secretary William Jennings Bryan met at a private luncheon and announced they had buried the hatchet, quelling Baltimore convention tensions. Bryan issued a clarifying statement praising Clark and urging cordial cooperation. Clark expressed that personal aims must yield to unity for the Democratic Party and the administration.

Washington Champ Clark Wiliam Jennings Bryan Baltimore Theodore A. Bell California Denver Clart Ef Baltimore Ira B. Bennett The Washington Post Bryan Clark State Department Clerk Arl Democrata

Pope Pius Improves, Doctors Say Convalescence Near

Rome April 18 Pope Pius III reports three days without fever and improving general condition according to attending physicians and Cardinal Del Val. Doctors note influenza with tracheal bronchial involvement, deny broncho pneumonia, and say recovery expected. pope shows interest in Mass plans for Pentecost as Malta Eucharistic congress looms.

Rome Vatican Pius Dherry del Val Amiri Amfed Pope Pius Marchiafava Associated Press Holy Father Nils Ferrara Malta St.Peter's

Four Cars Jump Track In Georgia Train Wreck

Four rear cars derailed near Lovejoy Ga on a Macon to Atlanta run at 7 20 p m causing serious injuries to Captain Andy J Floyd conductor B M Gordon and Mrs Matthews among many others Officials suspect trainwreckers sent dogs from Jonesboro and Forsyth to aid the investigation. Rescue trains rushed to the scene and doctors and ambulances were stationed at the terminal Atlanta hospital.

Lovejoy Central of Georgia Macon Atlanta Jonesboro Forsyth Andy J. Floyd B. M. Gordon Parker News Company Mra J. T. Matthews Butler Julia Pope Albany Pearl Evans Ethel Spence Thomasville Lula Brooke Chattanooga L E. Brooke Maybelle Hawkine Americus H. J. Fite Gainesville Mra Red'g. Henderson Joseph P. Hamilton W. Scott Peter ‘Turner New York Charles Newnon Flower Nevra Floyd Garrett and Pinley Terminal Station Thomas Hancock Atlanta Hospital Atlanta , Hospital Matthews

Weather Prophecy Foretells Fair Georgia Weekend

Georgia forecast calls for generally fair skies Saturday and Sunday with light to moderate winds. No significant precipitation expected as weekend plans unfold under calm weather conditions.

Georgia

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