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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
5
A public dispute erupts over the Men and Religion Forward Movement in Atlanta. Leaders defend ongoing bulletins intended to expose city vice while critics decry sensationalism harming the city’s reputation and urging restraint in publicizing alleged abuses.
Murfreesboro Tenn December 29 Alf Davis well known farmer died during the night of a gunshot wound in a self inflicted act. He was a half brother of the heroic Confederate scout Sam Davis who was hanged as a spy at Pulaski in 1863 for refusing to name a source of military information found in his saddle. Bad health and old age were given as the cause.
London authorities impose a New Year curfew on central hotels at midnight, extending to 12 30 a m for late venues. West End hotelkeepers resist potential losses, citing stiff competition from nightclubs allowed to remain open.
Chicago December 39 An actress Mrs George Secord, 30, fell or jumped from a fifth story hotel window and was killed. No witness reported seeing the fall. Her husband is an actor who left Chicago Saturday to join his company.
Herman Bleim of 132 FOM street, once seriously ill for over a month and deemed precarious two weeks ago, shows signs of convalescence. He may receive some friends at home as his condition improves and no relapse appears likely.
Washington December 28 a proposed increase in freight rates on western corn and other grains from Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Colorado to Louisiana was suspended today by the Interstate Commerce Commission until May 1 for investigation.
After a heated quarrel sparked by jealousy, Dihe Blades a young farmer killed his 16 year old bride of a month near Republic Missouri on December 29. Ida Doty the 13 year old sister notes Blades and his wife argued last night and she fled to her parents home.
The January 5 annual NAACP meeting will feature discussions on segregation of Negroes in government departments in Washington and on discriminatory practices against Negro employees. Also to be addressed is segregation on southern farms and related investigations.
Reverend I J Meade associate editor of The Universalist Leader died suddenly in a downtown Boston store amid December 29 reports. News notes indicate his sudden collapse prompted immediate medical response. He was a noted church and press figure with ties to Universalist work and journalism.
Mobile, December 20 reports detail a severe gulf storm killing multiple ships. Vessels named Sirdar Milwa Lord of Avon Chestie Das Motley Glenafton M. A. Achorn feared adrift. Captains Thorndyke and Lawrence relate harrowing conditions and near destruction, with the Lord of Avon reportedly lost.
Washington December 29 The United States Supreme Court receives a brief arguing Lemuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor must serve jail time for contempt of the District of Columbia Supreme Court. The case stems from an injunction against boycotting Ruck's Stove and Range Co. The D C Court of Appeals cut the original sentence from one year to thirty days and reduced terms for John Mitchell and Frank Morrison to fines. The lawyers claim contempt of court is a crime and that prosecutions must occur within three years in the district.
District Attorney Euzenberg filed eight affidavits charging T. Walter Danziger with embezzling $42,000 from the Teutenma Bank and Trust Company where he acted as liquidator. Danziger has been missing since early last week. police and family report no trace. Depositors allegedly faced losses as the institution failed years ago. Accounts are reviewing books of other firms tied to Danziger.
Berlin reports that Germany today rejected the United States request for most favored nation treatment for American leather, rubber shoes, and related goods. Berlin hints at possible bargaining if the U S offers concessions in return. The German reply cites American tariff law features and requests tariff reforms, including book inspections and administrative actions.
Montreal hydrants failed due to a broken intake pipe causing a water famine. A blaze near St Hubert and Ontario Streets consumed a block of stores and homes, inflicting about 500000 in damage. A single weak water stream and chemical extinguishers were used until water from the St Lawrence River arrived via a long hose line.
Washington December 29 Colonel William Gorges, credited with making the Panama zone habitable for white men, tops candidates to succeed Brigadier General George H. Torney as surgeon general of the army after Torney's death. The plan tied to President Wilson and Varney's upcoming retirement next June.
Joseph Cullen Root founder and sovereign commander of the Woodmen of the World was laid to rest in Forest Lawn cemetery after a funeral in the city yesterday. His body arrived from Hendersonville North Carolina where he died and lay in state in the city hall.
Mexican federal forces retreat after rebel advances near Chihuahua. Desertions rise as troops cross toward the United States from Ojinaga and Presidio, aided by the Red Cross for wounded. leaders include Generals Castro Orozco and Carayco amid demoralization and split between volunteers and regulars.
Washington reports private rumors confirmed of renewed insurgent activity in northeastern Mexico with plans to clear the federals from the northern tier. Forces under Generals Carranza and Gonzales approach Nuevo Laredo, while federal garrisons near Ojinaga and other towns face encirclement and possible cross border risk. American officials vow to restrain border incidents and aid relief for famine victims in Sinaloa, Durango, and Torreon areas as Red Cross aids mountain communities and depredations are documented.
Rich Mexican families said to be held for ransom by General Villa at Chihuahua were arriving at the Juarez border today. Relatives of Enrique Creel the Mexican ambassador in the United States were among them. Women from the Ter tazas family also came. Villa was still holding Mexican women and children.
Augusta Ga December 9. The 1912 contract with the mediation committee and the motormen and conductors expires at midnight Wednesday. The carmen seek 6 cents per hour raise, wage scale 23 to 28 cents from 17 to 22, nine hour workday, and a closed shop contract. The road declined the demands as unaffordable. Vice president Pardes from New York will arrive Wednesday morning.
Reports from Juarez and Mexico City recount a string of events including a prisoner awaiting a $250,000 ransom, an American soldier killed after enlisting with rebel forces, and Capitan Montes joining rebel vessels near Monterey. The Constitutionalista notes Escudero’s removal as foreign minister for unauthorized statements, stressing that only the commander in chief can authorize such declarations.
Dowager Queen Sophia widow of King Oscar II is said to be dying at Sleefgitt Teac in Stockdole on December 24. Her health has caused anxiety for days since the death of King Oscar II left her in retirement in her eighty seventh year.
Xmas freight and passenger rates reduced on the N. O. & St. L. and the W. & A. R. lines. The announcement notes limited agent involvement for the new pricing, signaling broader service adjustments.
A municipal message from The J. B. McCrary Company Municipal Engineers urges improving sanitary conditions and safe water supply to protect public health and keep the town attractive for residents, especially youth, stressing lighting to aid morals and eyesight.
California petitions from ten counties total 25 693 names bringing the statewide count to 41 045. The proposed measure would ban the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors in the state except for medicinal and scientific purposes.
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