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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1913
Page
1
In Atlantic City civic notes, Dady delays threaten sewer projects as bids rise and extensions are debated. City officials press legal action to enforce contracts, while planning for future progress includes May Court events and potential forfeiture penalties.
A reader is urged to use the morning paper for real information and timely advertisements. The appeal stresses seriousness, dependability, and alignment of ads with current news features to attract discerning buyers.
A Greek hydro airplane piloted by Lieutenant Mutasis and Captain Maralimis carried out a daring night raid over the Dardanelles from Lemnos. Four bombs hit the Turkish arsenal near Gallipoli as anti-aircraft fire opened on the plane. The aircraft survived the encounter, and the mission yielded reconnaissance data. Mention of broader Balkan tensions and ongoing debates over Greek and allied actions follow, with notes on potential wider regional implications and military movements.
Twenty people died when the large schooner Granadi capsized at the Baz entrance to the Colorado River. The wreck off the coast trapped crew and passengers. several prominent residents and engineers were among the dead, including Captain Pails and others named in the casualty list. Most passengers were residents of Ada and nearby areas. a gasoline engine vessel was involved.
Secretary of State Sanwal presents a note to Cuba demanding prosecution and punishment of those responsible for attacks on the American legation. The note warns that if Cuban laws fail to protect foreign diplomats the U S will seek prompt measures. Senator Soto, named editor of The Cuba, will present congressional copies of notes to President Gomez.
Washington reports that amid storm clouds over Central America the United States ordered four warships to the region. Gunboats Naples Des Moines and Nashville dispatched to Amalaya Honduras Bluefields Nicaragua and Puerto Cortes Guatemala to protect American interests and potential evacuations as unrest and rumors of uprisings surface around Salvador Honduras Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Prohibition supporters marshal a frontal assault in both houses to pass a measure curbing interstate liquor shipments. The bill aims to end the cross border flow to dry states, restricting delivery to anonymous recipients and undermining illicit trade channels nationwide.
Dublin February 72. The Lynn Lyon murder case unfolds with the testimony of Detectives and a 2 year old child Southern Linn who described the events leading to the killing of Hightower. Lynn admits the crime claiming insult by him and says her family helped plan. Witnesses say Lynn was away from home. dictagraph evidence links Mrs Lynn to discussions with her husband. Sheriff’s wife testifies to conversations implying cooperation and cover up. Court adjourns with expected delay of two to three days.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire courts and a federal court in New Hampshire enter decrees as Mrs Mary Baker Eddy's heirs concede their claims to a 700000 dollar bequest to the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston. The trustees agree to pay 5000 dollars for copyright rights and to settle remaining trust fund rights, ending a two year litigation.
Talbotton February 7 a barber from Eatonton Gap Turner appeared before a deputy sheriff after severely beating his wife. He was ordered to leave town within two hours. Turner, thought mentally unbalanced due to unemployment, has two children with his wife.
Five days remain before the Constitution’s M and M contest closes on Friday February 14 at 1 o clock in the afternoon. With Sunday not counting as a working day, entrants have only five working days left to boost vote standings. Campaign managers should rally workers for a final, whirlwind effort while individuals marshal supporters for the prize race. Sunday issue will print next week’s Perumots list and druggist and grocer ads likely to influence votes. Entrants should clip Sundays publication and monitor bargain ads to maximize vote potential.
Ministers and lay leaders in Atlanta pledge over 10000 in aid to the Cuban missions campaign led by the Wetnanis district. The effort, chaired by James L. Wayson and J M Skinner, aims for 19000 and calls for weekly offerings from more than 10000 Methodists. The rally at Cafe Durand featured Bishop Warren Canter Hey and M Pound, with pledges to mobilize every member.
The United States circuit court of appeals affirmed the Tower court judgment sentencing William E Breese and Joseph Dickerson to two years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for embezzling funds from the First National Bank of Asheville. Breese as president and Dickerson a director were indicted in 1897 for conspiracy to misappropriate bank funds. the case bounced through five trials and multiple appeals before this final ruling. Breese and Dickerson were also fined 2500 dollars each.
New York on February 7, Herman Rosenthal’s former partner testified to an aldermanic committee about cash paid to police for protection. Purcell described payments to Becker and others, with officers taking weekly sums for gambling house protection, while some officials allegedly avoided deals. He recalled police who did and did not participate and noted varied payments from $25 to $100 weekly depending on activity.
A weather note predicts cloudy conditions across Georgia. Saturday starts with a calm spell in the far south, followed by Sunday cloudy skies.
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