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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1913
Page
12
The Tech Yellow Jackets travel to Tuscaloosa for a two game series with the University of Alabama. Pitts faces Pratt in the opener and Eubanks meets Vandegraaf in a likely pitcher’s duel as both teams are evenly matched.
Memphis wins 8 to 4 at Montgomery after Noon on hits off Napier. Newton pitched well, Dummy Taylor relieved Napier in seventh. In Mobile New Orleans outlasted Mobile 2 to 1 in a 20 inning thriller with Evans and Cavet both throwing well.
Chicago wins 3 to 2 over Cincinnati as Lavender and Benton suppress the visitors' bats. Eagan's eighth inning error proves costly. Chicago plates two runs in the eighth after Zimmerman's triple and Saler’s out. Batesii homered for Cincinnati, while Bridwell and Archery deliver key hits for Chicago. Time 2:05. Umpires Owens and Guthrie.
At Louis, April 20, St Louis scored four runs in the third inning but failed to score again as Pittsburgh struck back. Enis homered with the bases loaded for the Pirates, Maes drove in a two-base hit, and O'Toole, Evans, Carey, and Winga features sparked late scoring. Pittsburgh pulled ahead 5 4 in the eighth, Sallee relieved Harmeen and Miller scored on a single. Gibson was injured fielding a foul ball. Batteries O'Toole Robinson Gibson Kelley Harmon Salley Wingo. Time hours. Umpires Brennan Eason.
News from the 1913 Southern Association notes a sparse schedule of double-headers amid wintry weather and rain. Atlanta leads early, Chattanooga trails, and Mobile surprises by second place as clubs struggle with poor conditions and early form. Managers grapple with irregularities and rising competition as the season opens.
Miss Emma O Sikes daughter of a Vidalia pastor married T A Wilkes of Brunswick in the Brown house parlors in Macon Rev C Darson officiated. Miss Sikes had been visiting Atlanta and the marriage was arranged without her relatives knowledge. A separate event saw Miss Faye Willey elope with George Mo Heckle after a ride and a marriage with Rev B F Whittington later welcomed by their families.
Washington reports a dramatic drop in U S fresh beef and cattle exports since 1907. Nine months into the current fiscal year show only 793 433 pounds of fresh beef and 23 393 pounds of cattle compared with 200 069 725 pounds and 307 728 cattle in the same period six years earlier. Cattle imports rose to 222 000 head in eight months this year from 13 500 in 1907, while U S beef cattle numbers grew from 61 500,000 in 1907 to 368,000,000 today. Prices for exported beef averaged 11 67 cents per pound last year, higher than rivals Argentina Australia and New Zealand.
Loriente France April 20 The super dreadnought Provence was launched today The laying order was given in May 1912 The minister of marine awarded one day’s pay and a half day’s vacation to builders Brest will see the Bretegne launched tomorrow The Provence Bretegne and Lorraine are the third super dreadnoughts laid down in spring 1912 indicating a radical armament change A single turret design with an arc of fire and a second battery of twenty two inch guns Displacement reaches 22637 tons
Dr J B Robins preached at Trinity church on self control and work as nation building. He urged men to find fitting work, work hard, and help others, saying character grows from toil and service to humanity and society. Announcement followed of organist Cheries A Sheldon Jr illness and plans for next Sunday talks.
Between 2,500 and 8,060 people gathered at Lakewood Park to witness three converts baptized by the Atlanta Church of Latter Day Saints at noon, sparking criticism from other ministers and police concerns. Elders deny any manipulation of the hour and say the public misperception prompted the crowd.
The Weather Bureau reports unseasonably cold conditions with frosts in the eastern states and warmer weather in the gulf states central valleys and Rocky Mountain region. Fair in the east and south early week with unsettled rain in the upper Mississippi valley Great Lakes and Northwest. A warming trend moves into the east lake region and Ohio Valley by Tuesday and Wednesday. A new storm appears in the Far West Tuesday or Wednesday, crossing the central valleys and eastern states by week end, bringing showers and then colder air to the Northwest.
Turpentine remained firm with closing price near 40 6 next to 87 1 2 last Saturday and 45 year ago. Weekly sales reached 4 656 8S, receipts 125, shipments 1 015, and total stocks 7 703, down from 17 709 last year. Rosin also firm with active closing, weekly sales 766, receipts and other figures mirroring prior year.
Reverend Hough Walker of the First Presbyterian Church cites J Pierpont Morgans will preamble as a beacon of faith. He says Morgans trust in God and the saving power of Christ inspired others and reflected on private deeds unknown to the world. The pastor adds Morgans belief will inspire men in all walks of life.
Secretary Daniels announced a winter plan sending most of the Atlantic fleet on a three month Mediterranean cruise. The goal is to educate enlisted men with first hand knowledge of great nations, offering shore leave at ports of interest and opportunities for experiments under actual service conditions. The fleet, including battleships and destroyers, will depart in January, perhaps stopping at the Azores or Madeira before Gibraltar.
Plans are set for a six day meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Jacksonville from April 21 to 26. Delegates from across the United States Canada and parts of Mexico will attend with sessions led by F D Howard Grand Chief Stone and President Futch. An auxiliary meeting for the wives and families will also occur. A 1000 delegate excursion to Havana and other Cuban points is arranged after the convention.
Jno L Moore and Bons offer Grand Opera Glasses large size ideal for the occasion. Located at Worth Broad street address.
Keith vaudeville moves from the Grand after a long run to the Forsyth for a summer campaign. The Forsyth boasts a modern cooling and ventilation system with roof intake air, an exhaust fan, and ceiling blade fans to keep audiences comfortable. Grand reservations can be made by phone or in person until Forsyth box offices open Thursday afternoon.
Kansas City April 20 The American Fire Insurance Company of New Jersey announced it would quit Missouri today becoming the first Western Insurance Bureau member to suspend. Fifteen other Western Union companies plan to quit under the new law awaiting actions by the bureau meeting in Pittsburgh next Thursday. Walter J. Bales, president of the Kansas City Fire Insurance Agents Association, warned of possible policy cancellations if licenses are revoked and called a meeting of industry leaders to discuss the crisis.
In Attleboro Massachusetts Mrs James Colbert was slain by a burglar who shot her after she screamed for help. An hour later neighbors Mr and Mrs Joseph Powers were wounded by the same intruder who looted the Powers home of jewelry and silverware but left Colbert’s residence empty handed. Two poorly dressed men were detained as suspects.
An advertisement touts Sulforol Sulphur in Solution as a cure for pimples eczema and skin diseases claiming it reaches root blood impurity. It urges readers to buy Sulfosol from druggists or write to Sulforol Co. New York for a free book on blood and skin treatments.
Major Robert J. Guinn praised a 1,944 turnout at First Christian, the largest Sunday school attendance in Atlanta history, as Second Baptist drew 1,533. The event, boosted by moving picture ads, aimed to surpass the Baptist Tabernacle record of 1,600. A sizable young men class at Second Baptist numbers 310, aiming for 600 next Sunday at 9:30 in the Main Auditorium.
Two witnesses offered Chicago police new clues in the murder of George Dietz a tailor slain with a hammer at his home. One saw a man fleeing the area after the crime and another noted a man in the vicinity about an hour before. The suspect is described as belt built, cap worn, about 30. They will testify at the inquest resumption next Thursday.
Rome April 20 A military dirigible left Rome at 6 40 am and arrived Verona at 2 55 pm covering 295 miles at about 32 mph The Italian manufactured craft carries two motors of 62 horsepower and had fuel for a fifteen hour journey It rose over 3000 feet while crossing the Apennines
President Wilson will not attend the general assemblies of the Presbyterian church in Atlanta in May due to a resolve to stay in Washington during his first year in office. Despite eagerness to attend, and an offer of hospitality from Hugh Richardson, Wilson must prioritize pressing state matters, disappointing Atlanta and expected visitors.
Argentine poet Manuel Ugarte urged Latin American unity to resist U S expansion in Antofagasta Chile. He accused the United States of fomenting revolutions and toppling presidents, was cheered by supporters, and headed to Valparaiso to continue his propaganda.
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