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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1913

Page

2

Beautiful Weather Promised for Opera Opening

Weather forecasts promise a pleasant week with warm temperatures and little rain for Atlanta at the opening of the opera season. Forecasters predict temperatures in the seventies midday, light winds, and no rain spoiling performances, echoing past bold statements about favorable conditions for grand opera nights.

At-lanta Svand Opera Atlanta Grand Opera Walgu Cat Fuso Milady Italy

Sewanee Alumni in Gear: Request for Names and Addresses

Sewanee alumni in Gear- Biz are asked to send names and addresses to John D. Babbage, 1123 Candler Building, per EB Ti Hinton's Georgia Sewanee Alumni Association plan to unite former students for a spring banquet. The aim is to renew old associations, strengthen alumni spirit, and assist the college.

Sewanee Gear- Biz John D. Babbage Candler Building EB. Ti. Hinton Georgia Sewanee Alumni Association Hia Oid College Col Wee Im Ie

Relatives of Macon Girl Who Suicided Located

Macon Ga April 21 Relatives of Ethel Adams the girl who recently committed suicide at the Elverta hotel were located in Chicago. The body will be shipped there. She had lived with her stepfather Ed Michael in Chicago and letters found in her effects identified her real name.

Macon Ethel Adams Elverta Hotel Chicago Ed Michael

Eubanks Clears About Peonage Charge in Georgia

Mason Ga April 21 Special Lon Eubanks Houston county farmer released after a hearing before United States Commissioner Erwin. He denied abducting and forcing a negro to work off a debt as charged. A separate child abandonment case was dismissed by the justice of the peace.

Mason Lon Eubanks Houston County Iran United

Bohemian Meals German Gate on South Pryor Street

Advertises Bohemian Meals at German Gate No 27 29 South Pryor Street offering German cuisine with music. Proprietors Schwarz and Bleim promise full meals and services to opera guests and visiting patrons.

South Pryor Street Focal Fareign Schwarz & Bleim

Proud Father Drunk Calls Police Insists on Arrest

A man identified as Ira Delamater, father of a four day old infant, phoned police claiming intoxication and demanded arrest. Officer Shumate and another officer found him drunk and disorderly at 87 McLendon Street, later taken to headquarters and jailed. He faces drunkenness charges in recorder’s court.

Shumate Joy Monest McLendon Street Ili Officer Palmer McLendon Ira Delamater

Fire inspector charges incendiarism in Emanuel county case

State Fire Inspector W. R. Joyner has presented evidence to a grand jury indicting Charles M. Flanders of Emanuel county for incendiarism. Flanders reportedly bought a Swainsboro house in February, increased insurance, and a February 24 fire left the unoccupied home burned. footprints and bloodhound tracking tied to Flanders, who was found in bed at his home sweaty and distressed. He is alleged to be a cousin of Fred Flanders, linked to a separate murder crime involving Dr. W. J. McNaughton and Mrs. Fred Flanders facing trial.

W. R Joyner Charles M Flander i Emanuel County Wanders Swainsboro Flanders Muie Fred Flanders W. J. McNaughton

Rowan and Mangum Greatly Improved

Chief Zach Rowan of the county police force and Sheriff Wheeler Mangum have recovered enough to return to duties after several weeks. Rowan appeared briefly at police headquarters yesterday to greet friends. Mangum will take a two week leave to Borden-Wheeler Springs, Alabama, hoping for restoration through rest and climate.

Zach Rowan Wheeler ‘Mangum Rowan Mangum Borden-Wheeler Springs Ala

Unadilla banker ends life in Georgia shooting

Vienna April 21 Special John R. Lockerman former cashier of the Bank of Unadilla shot himself this morning. In poor physical and mental health for months he had been treated at a sanitarium and returned home with the doctor. He leaves a wife and one child.

Vienna John R. Lockerman Bank of Unndlile

Travelers Aid to Convene in Atlanta Convention

Representatives of the Travelers Aid society from forty eight states will join the Southern Sociological congress in Atlanta for a national convention. Orin C. Baker will lead the gathering to discuss caring for homeless girls and girl placing. Fred Houser confirms hotels can accommodate attendees. About seven hundred people from 250 cities have registered with the registration committee. Alabama Mississippi Texas and Arkansas governors have each appointed 150 delegates to the congress, due to arrive soon. John Snider, the New York slum housing expert, will be hosted by Atlanta organizers before a luncheon and will share views on improving Atlanta slum housing after touring the city.

Travelers’ Aid Society Atlanta Southern Sociological Congress Orin C. Baker Congress Fred Houser Alabama Afississipul Texas Arkonsas John Thider New York Sni

Runaway Horse Injury Suit Seeks Damages

Four damage suits totaling 2000 allege a stream of cold water spooked a horse at Decatur street and Piedmont avenue two months ago, causing injuries to Viola Granger and Wille Melvin. J M Robinson named owner. plaintiffs seek 1000 each from Granger and 100 from Granger's father and Melvin's stepfather. attorney Homer Watkins filed petitions.

J. M. Robinson Hveryman Robinson Viola Granger Wille Melvin J. L. Granger David Lynn Willie Melvin Decatur Street Piedmont Avenue Homer Watkins

High Tide Damages Pavilions at Tybee

Savannah residents scramble to repair Tybee beach damage from an unusually high tide that wrecked bath houses and pulled pilings. The McFadden hotel pavilion is seriously damaged and the Tybee Hotel’s bowling alley has been washed away. Carpenters rush in with temporary pilings ahead of the afternoon tide.

Savannah Tybee McFadden Hotel

Memorial Day program planned by Allan Turner chapter

The Allan Turner chapter of BD C in Royston Ga plans a Confederate Memorial day program on Confederate Memorial day. The short lived local chapter shows enthusiasm with one or two addresses in the program and a larger schedule for April 26.

Royston Allan Turner B.D. C

McDonald Re-elected Mayor in Hazlehurst Race

In Hazlehurst Georgia on April 21 special edition, B B McDonald was re elected mayor by ten votes over J J Fravier. Aldermen elected include G Trim an Haynes Wilson Williams Cook Finley and Cleveland.

Hazlehurst B. B. McDonald J. J. Fravier Gtriman Haynes Wilson Williams Cook Finley Cleveland

Moccasin Necklace Narrows Escape of Boy at 881 Jefferson

Norman Jones, a youth on Jefferson Street, had a two foot moccasin snake looping around his neck yesterday. The reptile hissed and bit him as he entered his home, knocking him unconscious before Grady hospital ambulances arrived. An ambulance surgeon killed the snake. the boy recovered by nightfall and was sent home.

Norman Jones Jefferson Street Antil Grady Hospital Sne

Methodist Women Denounce Modern Dress as Immodest

Columbus Ga April 21 Special The South Georgia Woman's Missionary Conference of the Methodist church considered reports and discussions. A memorial urged Georgia lawmakers to raise the age of consent for girls from 10 to 18. The conference condemned extreme modern dress styles as dangerous to morals and urged censorship of moving pictures. Committees on areas literature supply and extension of work among negroes reported.

Columbus South Georgia Woman's Methodist Church Georgia Irla Cara

Columbus Man Refuses to Accuse His Wife

Columbus Ga April 21 Special George Radelitte merchant shot Saturday night his wife Gennla May Radelitte charged with the deed to still living but partly paralyzed and recovery doubtful. The bullet imbedded in his spine Radcliffe rallied from stupor and says he does not know who shot him. Police declare they have evidence his wife fired the shot.

Columbus George Radelitte Gennla May Radelitte Sal Radcliffe

Royston Georgia calls election for waterworks bonds

Royston Ga April 21 Special The city council has called an election on May 19 to vote on issuing 45000 in bonds for a waterworks system. Bonds will bear July 1 19 3 date and be in 500 denominations at 5 percent interest payable semi annually. Town in splendid financial shape and bonds are expected to pass.

Royston

Southern Girl Bride of Upton Sinclair

Fredericksburg Va April 21 Upton Sinclair the writer and Miss Mary Craig Kimbrough daughter of Judge and Mrs A MéC Himbrough Greenwood Miss were married tonight at the home of Mrs John Thur man a relative of both bride and groom The bride came to Fredericks burg to meet Mr Sinclair accompanied by her aunt Mrs W S Green of California The couple left for New York and expect to make their home in Holland.

Fredericksburg Upton Sinclair Mary Craig Kimbrough Himbrough Greenwood Miss John Thurman Sinclair

Peace Tree Planted at Capitol Greens by Peace Society

Representative Barthold of Missouri and members of the Washington branch of the Peace Society planted a peace tree on the greens between the capitol and the house office building on March 21.

Wastausien Mari Barthold Missouri Washington The Peace Society Capitol

Probe Committee to Meet on Graft Charges Today

Alderman McClelland's graft charges against Aldermen Borat Ung Maddox and Ragsdale will be laid before the investigating council committee at 10 this morning. Chairman McClelland to aid the panel. Haverty and Knight named to replace earlier appointees.

John E. McClelland F. J. Borat James W. Maddox L N. Ragsdale John 8. Candler A. R Colcord Shepard James E. Warren Clarence Haverty D. Knight Haverty Topmake John B. MccClelland James G. Woodward Charles Whiteford Smith Mac Cleland Council James R. Nutting McClelland Atlanta McCleland Spratling Maddox Jin Ragsdale Madox Chester A. Cady Peachtree Maggan Maddox Owens Ted Woodward Zirg J. H. Barwell Charles W. Smith Thomas Reynolds Ahief Fie Jamestown Expanition Ofice Roosevelt Fire Fela Hebert South South Carolina Reynolds Gagatet James J. Refter Fabric Fire Hose Company Rafter

Higginson Leaves Million For Boston Orchestra

Major Henry J Higginson plans to bequeath $1,000,000 to the Boston Symphony Orchestra to ensure its perpetuation after his death. He outlines plans to use the funds for maintenance amid recurring deficits and expresses a belief that the symphony should benefit all people, not just himself.

Boston Basa Boston Symphony Orchestra Henry J. Higginson Figginson Higginson Symphony Orchestra Orig

Stork Brings Babe on Fast Passenger Train

A newborn infant delivered en route on Southern train No 40 as it neared the city. The child named in Buffalo Gap Texas was cared for by Conductor Stork and its mother Mrs Ida Swofford, who was en route to Gainesville relatives. Both mother and baby were taken to Grady hospital with the mother later recovering from convulsions. Father notified at Buffalo Gap.

Southern Middle West Stork Ida Swofford Buffalo Gap Texas Babe Grady Hospital

Maddox Ordinance Beater Fails In City Council

City council defeated Maddox moving picture Sunday ordinance amid debate led by Alderman Nutting. Proposal would bar church screenings and close Grant Park cyclorama. motion to table carried. Isaac Schoen resigns from smoke inspectors board. James Hollowell named successor. Nutting seeks investigations into Atlanta Telephone property purchase by a five member committee.

Maddox Maddox Moving Picture Ordtkind Alderman Nutting Atlanta Grant Park Couneil Hollowed James R. Nutting Atlanta Telephone Company

Community leaders form committee to investigate

Prop Tem Warren appointed Aldermen Nutting and Ragsdale and Countrimen Knoight, Gynch and Ashley a committee to make the investigation.

Warren Nutting and Ragsdale Countrimen Knoight Gynch and Ashley

Courthouse Destroyed by Fire in Dardanelle Arkansas

Fort SmithArk April 1 Several buildings at Dardanelle including the Yell county courthouse were destroyed by fire tonight The estimated loss is about 25000 dollars The blaze left the county records and archives feared damaged with the courthouse burned to ashes and authorities investigating the cause and extent of the damage

Fort Smith Ark Dardaneiré Yell County

Faces Broken Out Cure Promised by Soap Ad

An Upper Marlboro Maryland letter touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a cure for severe facial outbreaks that distressed children. The author credits the product with clearing sores in a week and urges purchase, noting samples and a Boston address for Cuticura.

Upper Marlboro, Md Mra Mormo Ocoffren Cuticura Dept. T Boston

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Eubanks Rowan and Mangum Unadilla, GA Travelers’ Aid Sociological Congress B. B. M’7donald Shredded Wheat Company Niagara Falls, N.Y Knight Colcord Boston Orchestra Olus the. New Union Olus Ae Girard Co Broadwes, KY Swift Swift’s Swift & Company Waa LA Pet
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