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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
10
Special report from Vaklosta Georgia states that after 41 autopsies led by Dr B S Durton the coroner’s jury ordered the detention of Nathan Williams in connection with the fatal shooting of Mile Lane Jr yesterday afternoon.
Advert says Cascarets relieve biliousness constipation and digestive distress. Claims torpid liver foul breath and indigestion stem from sluggish bowels and promise gentle overnight cleansing. Warns that children need a gentle cleansing and that millions use Cascarets to stay regular.
The morning verdict finds Williams guilty of murder after testimony that Lane was shot at close range while sitting in a bus. A physician’s examination supported the close range shot, with bruises on Williams’s hands and Lane’s posture indicating he fell from the vehicle. Williams claimed Lane threatened him and reached for a pistol, but no weapon was found on Lane. The incident occurred near Campbell’s home on Brooks County road. Mel Campbell witnessed Williams over Lane’s body. Williams, reportedly drunk, was taken to Quitman and jailed.
Special Professor G V Skelton of Oregon State University visits the University of Georgia engineering school to inspect the Good Roads Work under Dr Strehan and Prof Searcy Slack. He takes interest in Athens where his mother graduated in Cobb County. He tours several states visiting universities.
Res William A Brown of Chicago addressed the Sunday School Institute at Central Congregational Church on Monday. He spoke on finding workers for the Sunday school and uplifting humanity. The night session featured Wr Sing on the Key to 2 Greater Sunday School. The program for Tuesday listed sessions and Brown's Georgia speech. Dr Brown will speak again at the Atlanta Sunday School Superintendents congress.
The executive committee of negro pastors met to organize a mass meeting next Sunday night at the Auditorium Armory to raise funds for the colored MC A fund. Ushers will collect contributions from the audience as members stay in place, with CA Bullard named usher in chief and two lieutenants to run two usher corps. A special committee handles crowd control and duties outline for Sunday.
Augusta rumor cites Albert W Henderson superintendent of Charleston and Western Carolina railroad as likely to succeed the late Thomas W Emerson as president of the Atlantic Coast Line. Board meeting expected within days to confirm the appointment. Henderson, married, long active in railroading, regarded as capable executive in the South.
Scientists from across the country will gather in Atlanta from December 39 to January 2 for the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting at the Auditorium Armor. Affiliated societies will also meet in various venues, with Sunday services planned in churches addressing science and religion. Dr Cadmund B Wilson of Columbia University will preside over the Atlanta gathering.
Washington December 8 An overwhelming House vote passes the Hensley resolution urging President Wilson to cooperate with Churchill's naval holiday suggestion. The measure notes it could reduce war burdens and waste and calls for a one year naval pause without naming Great Britain. The Moore of Bernsylama motion to recommit failed 184 to 0. final vote 317 to 11.
Rome reports a 22 round rapier duel in the chamber ending when Deputy Gambarotta was disabled after a clash with deputy Felice Giuffrida a 30eralist the pair had disagreed over an incident in the chamber on December 3 in the Italian parliament.
In Washington the house lobby committee finished its work by approving a revised conclusions text on testimony about Representative WeDermote of Minow and other leaders in the house. The report, signed by Democrats and Republicans, says McDermott is guilty of impropriety of conduct but offers 10 recommendations. Representative McDonald of Michigan completed a report agreeing with the facts but dissenting conclusions and urging legislation on lobbying. The report moves to the house tomorrow.
Rome Ga December 8 Special grave charges against the mayor and city council of Rome are made in three petitions for injunction to prevent purchase of an $8500 auto pumping engine for the Rome fire department. A temporary restraining order was granted by Judge A W Fite in Judge Moses Wright's absence. The trial is set for January 3 1894 before Judge Wright. The petition says the contract with American LaFrance Engine Company is a subterfuge evading debt laws and that funds to pay are not in hand.
The ad promotes Knowlton Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss, claiming one application hardens soft lustrous hair, dissolves dandruff, and stops itching. It warns against scalp trouble from neglect and urges purchase of a 25 cent bottle at drug stores with quick results.
Monsignor Bruchesi regent Archdiocese of Montreal declares the Canadian Opera Company may not stage Massenet Thais or Charpentier Louise within the diocese. He objects to a monk’s earthly passion and to themes of free love in Louig e and Thai s. The company is said to accept the archbishop’s ruling.
Washington December 8 The House Committee on Agriculture favorably reported the Agricultural Extension bill by Representative Lever of South Carolina Its chairman Luder would send agents into every farming county to meet farmers and share information from years of agricultural experiments The agents would focus on home economics and sod improvement and proper administration of tilling The committee hopes to make farm life more attractive and stop population drift to cities Citing census data the report notes alarming declines in food production and export and rising imports
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