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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1913

Page

4

Nash Obear Split at Critical Stage in Georgia Guard Fight

A heated power struggle between Adjutant General Nash and Quartermaster General Obear rages as Governor Slaton weighs the lawful path. Obear, on leave, met with the governor while Nash defended past statements. a final decision hinges on federal and state law and the future of the quartermaster post.

Nash-Obear Nash Obear Beile National Guard Slaton Gbear Madison Espitel Brown Quartermaster General Quartermaster Gecersl Stte

Mortuary notices list infant Baker death and services

Annie May Baker three months old died Friday morning at 510 Sunset avenue. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday from residence with Rev. W H Bell officiating. interment Atlanta park. Also Mrs J J Lawler widow of engineer killed in wreck died Tuesday at 132 Georgia avenue. Survived by sons B A and Robert and daughter Mrs Ragar Carwile. body to Barclay Brandon for funeral in Hiram, Georgia. Woodson Johnson 1 5 died in Waycross. services today. body escorted to Waycross. formerly of Waycross. Marie Switzernancy 65 died at son’s home in Augusta. survived by three sons and four daughters. body brought to Atlanta. funeral 2 p.m. from Harry S Fowler’s chapel. interment West View. Miss Sarah Packer 30 buried at Buena Vista hotel home after extended illness. survived by one brother.

Annie May Baker H. H. Baker Sunset Avenue F. Baker W.H. Bell Atlanta Park J. J. Lawler Georgia Avenue B.A Robert Lawler Ragar Carwile Barclay & Brandon Hiram Marie Switzerwnancy Augusta Bens Atlanta Harry Fovle West View Sarah Packer Rome Buena Vista Hotel

Lithonia to host Atlanta in league soccer clash

Lithonia and Atlanta meet today in the second league game of the season at Lithonia. A fast, hard frame is expected as the Tweathers seek a win. Atlanta's lineup includes Sunmingham Guab Stare Pulfoack Jdelees Brece Gine Rigne Worrell Gilman and Pryor streets near South Pryor.

Lithoniia Atlanta Lithonia Tweathers Ec Lithonia

Atlanta Pastor to Lecture to New York Teachers

Parker Jackson, pastor of Saint Anthony church West End, left Atlanta yesterday to address Manhattan and Bronx public school teachers and staff on Monday afternoon January 3. His theme is The Use and Abuse of Recreation in Our Public School System. He has long studied the Southern system and was invited by the New York schools directory.

Manhattan Bronx Parker Jackson Saint Anthony Church West Erd Atlanta New York Walter Jackson South Father Jackson Sinvary

Danziger Case Sees Court Change in New Orleans

In New Orleans December 36 W relatives and friends of Walter Danziger search vainly for him as the state bank examiner audits the Teutonia Bank and Trust company. Danziger, a key figure in Danziger & Tessier real estate and other firms, left about 350 with him Tuesday. His wife suspects foul play while associates offer no explanation. A court order appoints Mitchell to replace him as receiver after Michael Mitchell’s request. Reports place him seen in Atlanta but local police say no action. Detec tive agencies deny contact and comment.

New Orleans Walter Danziger Teutoria. Bank and Trust Company Danziger Alrhe Tuesay Ir. Danziger Danziger & Tessier Huuldater Eutonit Bank Mitchell- Horne Construction Compar People’s Insurance Company Michael Mitchell Mitchell-Borne Construction Jude Frederick King Una Civil District Court Mitchel Atlant Beavers Burns Detective Agency Teutonic Bank of Pinkertons

Captain and Crew Rescued From Sinking Barkentine

The British barkentine Malwa bound from Gulfport to Trinidad foundered 178 miles southwest of the Mississippi. Captain J. W. Gould and crew were rescued by the British steamer Cestrian and landed by the revenue cutter Miami off Sand Key. They were to sail to New York tonight.

Key West Pla Miami Quinan J. W. Gould Malwa Gulfport Miss Trinidad West Indies Mississippi River Cestrian New Orleans Liverpool Sand Key Burkentine Gould New York

Normal postal service restored after Christmas rush

Washington reports indicate Christmas mail deliveries were nearly complete and normal service restored. Postmaster General Burleson praised the handling of holiday mail and the Postal Service capacity to meet rising demands, noting about 37 009 emergency workers, railway mail staff up to 2 009, and clerical force increased from 63 000 to 88 000.

Washington General Murleson Burleson Tully Alas

Frame Legislation On Gambling In Stocks

Washington hearing set as the new year begins on regulating stock exchange translations and prohibiting dearings in futures. Committee leaders, lawmakers, and farming interests will present views. Lever aims to press a broad bill with action anticipated. other members push anti option measures on grains, cotton, and related markets.

Washington House Committee Agriculture Stask Exchange Lever Ferris Oklahoma Geflin Alabama Harrison Mississippi Byrne South Carolina Foster Illnois Wingo, Goodwin Odstein Arkansas

Palmer Peas Christmas Jail Stint Ends In Court

Palmer Peas, a 73 year old Black pastor, has spent multiple Christmases in jail. After a prior release by Judes Andy Calhoun, he celebrated early, was jailed for drunkenness, and Judge Broyles modified his sentence to end at 7 pm on Christmas Day. He left at 9 pm, only to return to police HQ later that night, continuing his pattern of intoxication and confinement.

Palmer Peas Judes Andy Calhoun Walter Broyles Rev Palmer Peas

Wilson Planning Other Measures

President Wilson signals more finance and currency reforms after the Federal Reserve Act. Proposals include revisions to national banking laws, rural credits, and a national bank deposits insurance scheme funded by taxes on banks and a redemption fund. Senator Williams advocates mutual bank insurance rather than government guarantees, with control by the comptroller of the currency.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Wilson Congress National Monetary Commission Official Commission Europe Oklahoma Arizona John Sharp Wiliams Mississippi Williams Bryan Owen Senate Banking and Currency Committee Senate Treasury Department Constitution

Woman to head Correction Department for first time

In a historic move Mayor-elect Jarrey Mitchell plans to appoint a woman as commissioner of correction on January 1. Dr Katharin Davis, superintendent of the Headford reformatory for girls in New York, is the understood choice, bringing noted administration methods from Bedford to the city post with a $7500 salary and wide jurisdiction.

John Jarrey Mitchell City Ory Katharin Davis Headford Reformatory New York Commissioner of Correction Tavis Bedford Institution

U S Trade Balance Reaches Over Six Hundred Forty Million

Washington reports November foreign trade showing balance in favor of the United States at 642 million for eleven months of the calendar year. Exports for November fell to 940 million, the second largest for the month in six years, while imports stood at 148.6 million, also among the highest for November in recent years.

Washington United States

Bishop From Brazil Denounces Divorce Evil

Right Rev. duvien Lee Binselving, bishop of Braziky, praises global moral progress but cites rising divorce and remarriage as a great scandal of the era especially in America, urging testimony against it during his Washington visit.

Washington Duvien Lee Binselving Braziky America

Experts Say Schmidt Feigns Insanity in Murder Trial

In New York on December 26, four alienists for the state testified that Hane Schmidt, on trial for the murder of Anna Aumuller, faked insanity. Dr. McDonald said Schmidt claimed readiness to face the law and offered his body, while others found no abnormal mind behavior and doubted his claimed visions.

New York Hane Schmidt Anna Aumuller Carley F.mcdonald McDonald Schmidt Herrman Royal Court of Munich Germany George H. Kirby Schmitt Ailen R. Dieffendorf Sehimigt William Mabon

Relief efforts face resistance after miner strike panic

The Western Federation of Miners led relief attempts for bereaved families amid a panic rumor linked to the Citizens’ Alliance. Many families rejected nonunion aid, some ejected relief workers, while prosecutors pursue suspects and inquests proceed. Memorials and funerals are organized with continued union support for victims and dependents across the country.

Western Federation of Miners Citizens’ Alliance Anthony Lucas Houghton County Joan PB. Carroll Butte Mont Oscar B. Marx Detroit Calumet Jocal

Musical instruments taxed in Swiss canton Ticino

In December decision by Ticino authorities imposes an annual tax on household musical instruments. Mayors and local districts must register pianos violins and other devices in homes under their jurisdiction. The move aims to raise revenue in the canton on the Italian border.

Barne Switzerland Ticino Ficino

Ten Lives Lost In Coast Storm Recap

New York reports a December 26 coastal storm along the New Jersey shore causing wrecks and possible ten deaths. Barges broke free, a car float sank eight boats, and the Kerker river area flooded stations. Seabright suffered inundation, shacks toppled, hotels undermined, and railroad service disrupted. A lifeboat from the wreckage washed ashore. Snow briefly followed the rain.

New York North Jersey Kerker River N. J Wfe Seabright Central Railroad of New Jersey Harbor -Main Hach Jersey

Tragic Lincoln burglary misfire claims mother life

In Lincoln Nebraska on December 26 Carl F Carlton said he mistook his mother for a burglar and fired from his porch at a shadow, fatally wounding her. The mother and son lived alone and feared intruders. The shooting occurred at midnight and the mother died about an hour later.

Lincoln, Neb Lincoln Carl F. Carlton Carl

New Carpet for Senate

Workmen began tearing up the carpets in the United States senate and adjoining corridors where footsteps have resounded for four years. The chamber furniture was removed and when the body reconvenes January 12 the floor will be covered by a brand new green carpet.

Washington United States Senate Senators Pages Sonfire Senate

Two Autos Kill Woman and Injure Husband in New York

Mrs Gat wide Yee daughter of Colonel Philip B. Harvey was killed and her husband Richard B. Lee Jr seriously injured when two cars struck them as they crossed a street after Christmas dinner. A limousine struck first then a taxicab ran over them. the chauffeur of the taxicab was arrested and released. Colonel Farroy, visiting, walked ahead and learned of the crash on reaching home. Lee, superintendent of transportation for the American Sugar Refining company, may recover. Mrs Yee was secondly married.

New York Gatwide Yee Philip B. Harvey United States Army Richard B. Lee, Jr Triest Lees Lee Farroy Washington American Sugar Refining Company Sonvitle Arnota

Mrs Reynolds Dies at Daughter's Home in Atlanta

Mrs. Reynolds aged 70 and sister of former Chefs Police Henry Jennings died late Friday at her daughter's residence, 4 Bedford Place. She formerly lived in Athens, Georgia, moving to Atlanta nine years ago. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by interment at Hollywood Cemetery.

Therese Sizer Louisa Lesch Hermann Bibber Mryu Charles Meyers Salgon Tits. Sayth MM. Reynolds Henry Jennings W. ‘. Cooper Bedford Place

Turkey Dinner for Convicts in Gibson Georgia

In December 76 specials Souney Commissioner H. B. Sammons and Warden J. E. Thigpen treated the convoy of convicts to a turkey dinner yesterday. Glascoglo county started with a small gang to repair roads, expanding to eleven then thirteen by May. Since May 1 they have repaired about sixty miles of road with minimal discipline, hardly needing the strap, an eight month stretch.

Gibson Souney Sammons J. E. Thigpen Glascogl

Christmas gifts from Raleigh orphans reach Secretary Daniels

In Raleigh on December 26 Secretary Daniels visited the Methodist orphanage and distributed gifts to the children. As a side note, President Wilson was to receive a big “nigger toe” from the orphans, a Brazilian nut, after writing to allow Daniels to visit for Christmas.

Raleigh N. C Navy Daniels Methodist Wilson Danels Orphans Bees

Christmas Bathers Swim At Conay Island In Cold Water

New York December 26 Christmas was celebrated by 130 winter bathers including ten and women at Conay Island. The air temperature was cold and the water measured thirty five degrees. Most bathers stayed in the water for about fifteen minutes.

New York Conay Island

Exports to South Africa Boosts American Trade Thesis

Washington reports a new wave of U S exports to South Africa debunking claims that composition goods trade would push Americans out. Commerce Dept says 1912 data show United States led all foreign exporters into South Africa for the first time in over five years, signaling stronger market access.

Washington Uecemare Union of South Africa Department of Commerce United States South Africa

Fears for safety of Japs in Mexico after skirmish

A five hour clash occurred today between federals and Zapata followers on Sapolin mountain near Ajusco at the edge of the federal district. The federal commander reports 45 rebels killed and the rest dispersed, raising safety concerns for Japanese residents in Mexico.

Zapata Sapolin Mountain Ajusco Federal District

Carranza Stays Put as Villa Drops Plan to Move Capital

General Villa maintains control from Hermosillo area while Carranza keeps headquarters there. Villa actions cited as civil authority amid West Coast conflicts, with no word on Carranza’s move to Chihuahua. Delays from Ojinaga expedition and torn wires at Torreon worsen communication.

Chittanua Sucate Carranza Hermosillo Chihuahua Ganerel Willy Villa Chihuahu Senora State Tha State Capitol Vna Chinvahus Ojinaga Torreon

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