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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1913
Page
3
Cleveland Ohio April 24 Cy Young veteran pitcher signed to manage the local Federal league club for the coming season. Practice and team selection start tomorrow at Lane Park as the Federals open May 3 against the Caveating Kentucky team.
Cleveland outplayed Detroit at Nevinfield Cleveland built early leads, Crawford homered in first inning, Graney and Carisch doubled for two more. Olson scored on a bunt with Dubuc and Garner retiring the side in the eighth. Bush stole twice and once more. final score Cleveland 9 Detroit 4. Gregg and Carlsch pitched for Cleveland, McKee and Stanage for Detroit. Time 2 57. Umpires Hildebrand and Evans.
National League action shows the Giants beating Philadelphia 7 to 1 in New York. Moore started for the Phillies and lasted two innings, four men walked, five hits allowed including Shafer’s two-run homer. Ames held the Giants and Philadelphia totaled four hits. Also Cincinnati crushed St Louis 10 to 2 behind strong hitting and timely sacrifices.
Washington April 24 Dr William L Welch of Johns Hopkins University was elected president of the National Academy of Sciences at the close of the academy fifty fifth anniversary meeting The new American members include Brumstead Lewis Prisson Smith Dickinson Mendel Rosa Harrison Parker and Leuschner with Walcott and Day named to vice president and secretary roles respectively The group toured Mount Vernon aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower and attended the closing banquet with remarks by Vice President Marshall and Ambassador Bryce.
Berlin reports two aviation accidents at Johannisthal aerodrome. German aviator Dunetz fell from a high altitude and died. Russian airman Vanvolod Abramovitch and Princess Eugenis Shikoffskaya also crashed. Abramovitch severely injured and the Princess slightly hurt. Their machine collapsed from thirty feet, with Abramovitch having flown to St Petersburg last August.
Pittsburg April 4 Rescue squads from three mine entries into the Cincinnati mine of Monongahela Consolidated Coal and Coke report 22 dead after yesterday's gas explosion. More bodies expected with ventilating work stalled. relief crews search near the entrance, including miner McCollovel who volunteered for rescue.
Washington April 24 Senator Thomas of Colorado attacked the supreme court for inserting the word unreasonable into the Sherman anti trust law. He denounced judicial legislation and urged neutralizing the decision saying it threatens uncertain statutes and criminalizes conduct in one case and harms in another.
Ortie EB McManigal, the confessed dynamiter and chief witness against the McNamara brothers, is reported to be released within thirty days. He says he turned state’s evidence to ease his conscience, not for immunity, and expects freedom without restrictions to begin life anew in an unknown location.
Washington April 24 Senator Johnston of Alabama urged the foreign relations committee to study the geographic spread of ambassadors ministers and consuls. He said no ambassador hailed from the south and only eighty consuls came from eleven southern states, despite a competitive exam system. Senator Williams urged delaying nominations if the south is ignored. Johnston amended to probe the political faiths of current consuls, but Gallinger objected and the resolution was laid over for a day.
Forrest Adair, Atlanta real estate man and Shriner, was secured by the First Christian Sunday School for an address next Sunday morning. He is a prominent Druid Hills Methodist member and advocate of modern organization methods to boost Sunday school service.
New York April 24 Owners of railroads valued in the millions and a few hundred million wealth holders supported yesterday’s wage increase for eastern railroad firemen. Judge William L Chambers, chairman of the arbitration board, said he received hundreds of letters from supporters and noted no collective resistance among affected railroad owners. He declined to name the individuals who interceded and reported personal interviews and interviews from distant places. Authorities said the backing came despite financial stakes in the railroads.
Washington reports communication between the public health service and Berlin physician Dr. Friedmann, who claims a tubercular vaccine, has ceased. Surgeon General Flue and the bureau said Friedmann had not replied to letters, and the department would rely on results from patients already treated. Government experts continue to observe patients in New York and other sites as inoculations and vaccine culture experiments proceed.
LaGrange Ga April 24 Special All is ready for the memorial exercises Saturday in LaGrange Judge James B Ridley of Atlanta son in law of the mayor and an old LaGrange boy will deliver the address Hundreds of friends across the county expect a large crowd and keen interest as Ridley, known for eloquence and honors won in Atlanta, returns to deliver the keynote speech at the event
Pittsburg on April 24 reports a continued school strike against Superintendent Heeter amid charges raised by a former housemaid. Several hundred pupils skipped classes while the investigation by religious and civic figures unfolds, with five men yet to respond.
Hopedale Mass April 24 an unidentified striker was killed in a clash between police and pickets guarding Draper company textile workers. Revolver fire lasted several minutes as pickets blocked the road and threw stones. Both sides claimed the other started the violence. The man died within minutes after being shot in the neck.
Sandersville Ga April 24 Special With the largest number of votes polled in years in a municipal campaign Mayor Pro Tem S J Adams was elected mayor by 20 plurality C B Cooley was re elected treasurer Five aldermen chosen J B Hyman pro tem F M Arnau Arthur Rawlings W H Wrme and M OD Jameson Mayor Matone did not seek re election
Paris April 24 The French budget deficit for 1914 will reach 40 million dollars. To cover the added national armaments the government must borrow 260 million dollars, per a letter to Matin by Emile Almond, appointed to prepare the report.
Prominent Rome matrons and neighbors die suddenly or after illness in late April. Mrs R V Allen dies as husband brings water. James Harper of Nashville and Mrs Claud Wingfield listed among the deceased. Wives, siblings, and children noted with church and family ties. Funeral plans and interments announced for several, including Mrs Pattillo and Waller.
John H. McGrath aged 55 died Thursday night at a private sanitarium. Funeral services are set for 2 o clock Saturday morning at Elome field's chapel.
Daiton Ga April 24 Special. rank Coogier Br a Confederate veteran over 70 years old shot himself with a pistol borrowed for the purpose of shooting rabbits. He was found near an old fort in the eastern city area after friends alerted authorities. Poor health prompted the act. he leaves a wife and several children.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on April 24 a Black man named Harris was hanged in the county jail. The rope broke or stretched causing a long, faltering fall. Deputies lifted him to safety but he slowly strangled for about eighteen minutes before death occurred. Hasha injured another Black person a year earlier.
Brussels April 24 delegates to the national socialist congress voted by a three fourths majority to terminate the strike and resume work immediately. Deputy Edouard Ancelé, a notable leader, said the strike had attained sufficient success to permit the socialists to demobilize their forces and await events.
Secretary Bryan laid before Washington's diplomatic corps his plan for an international peace agreement to replace arbitration treaties with a general inquiry and suspension of war while facts are investigated. The proposal aims to prevent war by delaying judgments until impartial investigations are complete. The president hopes all nations join in limiting armaments and pursuing settlement through negotiation.
In Memphis April 24 a jury acquitted Mrs. Orad B. Cargill of murdering her husband Belley Cargill. She testified she acted in self defense as he threatened her and their children with a pistol. The 6 year old son William cried out in horror when the weapon was shown as evidence. The jury reached its verdict within about half an hour.
In Cherbourg France on April 24 Jean a ropemaker awoke to find himself in an aleiphel instead of home after sleeping seventy seven days though he believed only a few hours had passed. He could not be awakened on February 6 and was sent to a hospital by his family. His current health is reported as very good.
This reader asks if a want ad for boarders and meals is listed in The Constitution Classifieds. They seek a place offering good meals and a suitable boarding option. The note implies checking the newspaper’s classified section for such ads.
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