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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1913
Page
3
A youth at Waterball Street chased away two armed burglars who forced entry by window. He swung a chair, sustaining minor cuts while the intruders fled. no items were taken. Police seek the suspects as neighbors describe a tense night.
The Washington report states President signs a Wilson resolution today authorizing $7900 for therapies. Officials say the measure aims to support medical services in the district.
Anniston Alabama February temporary reorganization enacts by Southeastern Base ball league electing Boykin of Gadeden Alabama as president and Larry Brown of Anniston as secretary. Representatives from Home Ga, LaGrange Ga, Anniston, Gadeden, Opelika Alabama attend. Season to open soon with salary cap at 850 dollars and one player above Class IV allowed per team.
Washington February 3 The supreme court dismissed the appeal of Jack Johnson the former pugilist indicted in Chicago on charges of violating the federal white slave act The court held a habeas corpus test not valid unless other means of challenging the law were exhausted Johnson had been released on bail The justices did not rule on the constitutionality of the act and ordered the case to proceed with trials against the remaining defendants District Attorney Wilkerson said the cases would be tried immediately.
At a dinner gathering the Ad Men club discussed plans for a May trip to the national convention in Baltimore. A committee will select officers at the next meeting and speakers will address the group. J Cassett of Mo Rich & Bros will talk on advertising goals.
Deadlock looms as lawmakers prepare to act on a major procedural issue in the West Virginia Legislature. The session opens with partisan tensions, with Republicans and Democrats split over key leadership and voting strategies affecting a pending United States Senate appointment.
Washington February The house banking and currency committee plans to consider the Pujo Untermyer drafted money trust report next, with regulation proposals for stock exchanges, clearing houses, bank loans, and interlocking directors. The Glass sub committee will pursue currency investigations amid expected opposition to federal jurisdiction limits. Buy seats early for Weber Fields show.
The Paris trial of twenty two suspected car bandits opens amid heavy security. The group allegedly murdered and robbed across the city last year, including police, a railroad inspector, and bank staff. The case centers on guns thefts, robberies, and killings, with three young women linked to the gang. The trial may last weeks.
In Huntsville Alabama on February 3 a probate suit was filed in chancery court by Mary Cummings, niece of the late George Ward, against Archibald McDonnell and Joseph McDonnell, the estate administrators. She seeks to invalidate the will which excludes her while others receive bequests.
London February 3 King Menelik of Abyssinia is dead official confirmation has arrived from Addis Ababa. His 17 year old grandson Prince Lidi Jeassu entered the capital with pomp as the new emperor. Menelik had previously been reported dead or paralyzed and rumors of a regency circulated for years. The Abyssinian kingdom, population about 3.6 million, has a feudal political system with a state council and a cabinet of ministers.
Vaudeville stars led by the Weedchoppers and the Long Sisters compete for audience acclaim at the Grand with their tree-climbing antics and sketches. Wilton and Mary Marble entertain as usual while the Lyric hosts Norman Lackett in a Satan role and Tabloid Musical Comedy shines with Sunny Side of Broadway. Weber & Fields bring a major New York act to Atlanta, hailed as the biggest show in the South with Freckles and a full cast promising strong crowds through matinees and nightly performances.
Colunbia officials report heavy attendance at the fifth national corn exposition despite chill winds. Nearly 600 Winthrop College students arrived by a special Hock Hill train and spent the day touring exhibits from government and state groups. The students and faculty remained at the fair into the evening as the train departed.
Dr D B Johnson praised the event’s wide scope and the chance for students to view exhibits. Tomorrow features corn day with short talks on crop topics and seed improvement. Speakers focus on moisture needs, elevator cooperatives, and central west grain trends. The schedule also includes rural life conferences led by national workers.
Remedy for indigestion and a wood related product offered as a whiskey. Includes prepaid express samples of 8 oz for $508 and mentions Baltimore, Maryland.
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