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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
1
Atlanta woke to a wintry blast as winds roared up to 50 miles per hour and temperatures plunged to the 30s. Officials warned of a clear, cold night and a colder Monday with shattered storefronts and residents bundled in heavy coats across Peachtree and Whitehall streets.
In Bingham Utah dynamite was hurled into a room of the Utah Apex mine where Ralph Lopez known as a six murder slayer is believed trapped after an explosion. Earth and rock blocked the chamber as posse tracks showed he crawled in dragging his rifle. No body found as searchers persist into night with hopes of capturing the desperado who has killed at least four during a violent spree beginning November 21.
Rails of Texas flood danger spread from Sunny Side to Wellborn and Hungerford as Brazos and Colorado rivers crest. Governor Colquitt appeals for aid while motorboats and improvised craft rush to rescue marooned residents. Reports list dozens dead or missing, with hundreds awaiting relief on higher ground.
Refugees in Welborn Texas face urgent need as rescue gives way to aid for 2000 plus stranded by floods along the Brazos. Motorboats report 700 to 3000 marooned in houses and plantations, many lacking food and clothing. Several missing planters found safe, others unaccounted. wealthier residents remain missing. Food scarce at marooned colonies near Horsa Shoe Bend and Newsom's gin. Continued on Page Ten.
Sunday officials from Atlanta city government attend the child welfare exhibit with Mayor James G. Woodward, joined by the board of education led by Superintendent Slaton and President W. R. Daley, city physician Dr J P Kennedy, and health board staff. Doors open 10 and close 6. teachers and various society members guide attendees. Wednesday marks Chamber of Commerce day as merchants and workers visit to learn welfare efforts for children.
Brook County sheriff arrests Mason Williams son of turpentine operator at Mineola after Mills B Lane Jr and Williams, close friends, quarrel in a buggy near Morven. Lane dies from a gunshot. Williams says Lane tried to draw a revolver. no weapon found. Lane to be buried tomorrow.
London reports Emmeline Pankhurst, arrested on arrival from the United States, was released from Exeter jail at 10 tonight after a hunger and thirst strike. Suffragists planned London protests, donations reached 50000 dollars, and suffragettes occupied St Pauls Cathedral with chants for her release.
Atlanta labor groups rally to support Oglethorpe University with $100 from the Atlanta Typographical Union. Campaign leaders aim to raise more than half the needed $414,064 within six days and Christmas donations totaling substantial citywide support.
Atlanta hosts more than a thousand Red Men chiefs and braves for welcoming Carl Foster of Bridgeport Conn head of the order in the United States. Foster arrived Sunday afternoon and will tour the city by auto before a public reception with Governor Slaton.
Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski received threats against his life while in Chicago for a concert. Six detectives guarded him as he left his hotel and returned to his car after a drive, with callers claiming bombs would be placed under his private car. The threats referenced alleged anti Jewish sentiment and were described as the sender's vengeance for support of a Warsaw newspaper.
Wireless alarms sparked the Swanmore to reach the burning Rio Grande, rescuing 187 passengers before daybreak. The Rio Grande then towed to Brunswick under steam as Captain Dodre and crew fought the flames. captain severely burned, ship Malloryine class of 2,556 gross tons built at Chester.
Waddell Coleman of West End secretly wed Miss Cleo Luck, a 22 year old daughter of a police sergeant, then surprised her parents by announcing the marriage at the couple’s White Street home. The sergeant reportedly replied with a knowing quip that they had anticipated the news all along.
In Chattanooga Tennessee Mia Krause drowned and her three year old niece Rosa Wilson burned to death when a pleasure launch exploded and burned near Hale's Bar on the Tennessee River. Several others were injured and hospitalized from shock and exposure as the 21 occupants fled the flames. The vessel, owned by Henry Boerger, had limited trips before the blast.
Crowds packed Mexico City’s 25 000 seat arena to watch famed Spanish matador Belmonte and Mexican idol Gaona. Rebels and federal troops clash near Cuernavaca and Huitzilac as reports of reverses and victories ripple through the capital.
Washington December 7 Fair weather noted with much colder conditions forecast for Monday and Tuesday in many regions. Virginia fair Monday, snow in mountains, colder east portion. North and South Carolina fair with a colder trend Monday and Tuesday. Arkansas fair Monday, colder east and south, Tuesday fair and continued cold. West Virginia snow and colder Monday, Tuesday fair and continued cold. Oklahoma fair Monday and Tuesday with no decisive temperature change. Florida fair with colder Monday, frost Monday night north and central portions, heavy frost possible, Tuesday colder south. Alabama Mississippi fair with freezing temps north Monday night frost south, Tuesday fair and cold. Louisiana fair with colder Monday, heavy frost at night. Tuesday fair, cold. Texas fair Monday Tuesday, warmer in far west. West Texas fair Monday warmer, Tuesday fair in extreme west. Tennessee fair with colder Monday, Tuesday fair and cold.
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