Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta, Georgia

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1914

Page

2

Surprise Coming for Roosevelt

New York February 12 An entire state progressive ticket will be placed in the field next fall The state committees of the national progressive party decided on this at a meeting here Theodore Roosevelt was suggested as progressive candidate for governor Theodore Douglas Robinson state chairman presided The former president was not mentioned by name and was referred to as the gentleman in South America in launching the boom The committee reaffirmed the 1912 Syracuse convention view favoring a constitutional convention and adopted a resolution against fusion with any party in selecting delegates to such a convention The committee deferred decision on a proposed negro nominee for the negro progressives The meeting agreed to ascertain if the large black vote allied with the party intends to remain with it

New York National Progressive Party Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Douglas Robinson Jonas & van Duser Elmira America van Duzer Qhye Moore Lima Ohio James H. Garfield Cleveland Roosevelt Arthur L. Garford Elyria United States Garfield Abraham Lincoln Allen Hansas Mouse Fopeke Ban

Suffragettes burn Carnegie Library in Birmingham area

Saffragists set fire to the Carnegie library at Northfield near Birmingham, destroying the building. Papers around the site bore messages urging action and suffrage. a bomb fuse linked to a lamp failed when the candle was blown out. A postcard to Reginald McKenna warned militancy was not dead.

Birmingham England Carnegie Northfield Worcestershire Arthur “Chamberlain Rothar Joseph ‘Chamberlain Reginald McKenna Home Secretary

Officers Chosen by Merchant Tailors at Richmond Meet

In Richmond on February 12, officers for 1914 of the National Association of Merchant Tailors were elected. Harry Fisher of Buffalo was named president, Louis Nathan of Denver first vice president, W J Romer of St. Louis second vice president, Peter Thompson of Philadelphia treasurer, and S H Spring of Boston secretary. Chicago won the next meeting site over Baltimore.

Richmond National Association of Merchant Harry Fisher Buffalo Louis Nathan Denver W. J. Romer St. Louis Peter Thompson Transurer Philadelphia S. H. Spring Boston Chicago Baltimore Charles G. Volf Washington Charles A. Edberg Jfailoring John A. Carlstrom New York

United States Seeks to Aid Nicaragua Debt Pressure

Secretary Bryan said the United States would use good offices to urge Germany and other European powers to pressure Nicaragua over a 1.2 million debt. Britain Germany and France hold bonds. if the pending canal treaty is ratified by the Senate, Nicaragua would receive 3.6 million in exchange for exclusive canal rights, enabling it to meet obligations.

Washington Bryan United States Germany State Department Great Britain France Senate

Bergson Named Immortal Member of French Academy

Paris February 12 Professor Henri Louis Bergson was elected one of the forty immortals or members of the French academy He succeeds Emile Ollivier who died last year Bergson born in Paris 1869 has been professor of philosophy at the College of France since 1900 joined the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences in 1901 Alfred Capus and Pierre de La Gorce also elected immortals today

Paris Henri Louis Bergson French Academy Hmile Ollivier Professor Bergson College of France Academy F Moral and Political Sciences Alfred Capus French Society of Dramatic Authors Pierre de la Gorce

28 000 Longshoremen Ordered to Strike in New York

New York February 12 a strike of 28 000 longshoremen was ordered to begin Monday by the greater New York council of the International Longshoremen's union. The dispute centers on Berwind-White Coal Co refusing to pay more than 50 a month, while the men say 178 other employers have agreements to pay 60 a month.

New York Greater Ne York International Longshoremen's Union Berwind-White Coal Company

National capital hosts Scouts. praise for movement

Washington February 12. A largely lauded Boy Scouts of America convention closed with speeches by Secretary Bryan and other officials. Ernest Thompson Seton urged leaders to supply men for expansion, predicting a scout chair in every university and cabinet role. Bryan praised training boys’ body mind and spirit and West outlined growth and eight district plan.

Washington Boy Scouts of America Alourish Bryan Daniels Navy Department Wilson Scoutme Ernest Thompson Beton Mr. Seton Daniela James H. West Chia National Socialist Party Sach

Ritual murder charge hits Jewish tailor in Kiev region

London dispatch reports the arrest of Pashkoff, a Jewish tailor near Fastoff, 40 miles from Kiev, over the December murder of a boy once believed to be the tailor’s son. Post mortem exhumations found the boy was Christian, with a witness naming a Christian official as the boy’s father. The case notes thirteen neck wounds and a rumor of ritual murder.

London Centrahy News Dispatch St Peters Dareton Pashkoff Fastoff Kiev Yoshel Pashkoff Talfor Central News

Becker Case Decision Possible Today At Court Of Appeals

Albany February 12 hints point to a likely Becker verdict by the court of appeals tomorrow morning in the murder of Herman Rosenthal. The timing would close the term and may also yield decisions for the four gunmen convicted in the same case.

Albany M. Y Charles Becker New York Herman Rosenthal Court of Appeals Becker

Brawner Indicted In Bank Wrecking Case

Pensacola February 12 T. F. Brawner former president of the bankrupt Pensacola State Bank was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of misappropriation of funds. The indictment cites an 85 000 loan to the Brawner Riera company amounting to money the finance committee had disapproved. The panel criticized Florida banking laws and urged a thorough federal investigation into the First National Bank failure.

Pensacola Brawner Pensacola State Bank Grand Specifi Brawner-Riera Company Erand Florida Sheppard First National Bank

Death by own action backed by Prof Davenport

Dallas Texas February 12 Small families were defended by Professor B Davenport of Champaign to the National Corn Exposition congress. He argued welfare depends on compulsory education and limiting family size to keep soil productive. He predicted the era of cheap meat is over and that affordable food supplies from American farmers may not recur.

Dallas Texas B. Davenport Champaign Iil Davenport America

Sothern Denies Break With Julia Marlowe

J H Sothern issues a letter denying rumors of a breach with wife Julia Marlowe. He states there is no foundation for the reports, noting she left their tour and returned to New York due to illness. He adds he is finishing the season for the sake of his company and theater teens.

Portland Ore J. H. Sothern Julia Marlowe New York

Epidemics Spread Through French Army Barracks

Reports from Paris dated February 123 describe severe outbreaks of scarlet fever pneumonia cerebro spinal meningitis and scarletina among French troops. Toul hospitals hold 8000 soldiers with forty deaths since January 1 Nancy has 500 hospitalized and eight deaths since January 3 Tuneville 125 in care Rheims 100. Other garrisons suffer heavy losses as crowding of 285000 more recruits into barracks is blamed.

Paris Toul Nancy Tuneville Rheims

Threats Against Life Of Memphis Banker

Memphis February 12 C Hunter Raine president of the defunct Mercantile bank which closed its doors Monday amid alleged deceptions estimated to reach 788000 entered a not guilty plea in criminal court. He had pleaded guilty earlier on a bench warrant for embezzlement. Due to letters threatening his life, courtroom precautions were stepped up and only those with seats were admitted. Raine remains held on a 250000 bond. attorneys Evans and Riddick have been retained. The bank audit to determine assets will take several days as the grand jury resumes its investigation tomorrow. Attorney General Estes said further prosecution hinges on the state superintendent of banks report and action by bank examiner Hutton.

Memphis Fenn C. Hunter Raine Mercantile Bank Raine Criminsar Palmer Marion G. Evans T. K. Riddick Hutton Mr. Estes

Acid Test Provided by Currency Measure

Philadelphia February 12 United States Senator John W Weeks Massachusetts member of the senate committee on banking and currency spoke today before the convention of eastern Pennsylvania bankers declaring the new currency law will be an acid test of the nations business currency He favored foreign branches of the national banking system to stimulate export trade and said the federal reserve board should include professionals from business to properly test the law's administration and ensure the boards effectiveness

Philadelphia United States John W. Weeks Massachusetts Senate Committee On Pennsylvania Weeks Federal Reserve Board Supreme Court Law Alti

Japanese House Adopts Budget to Expand Navy

Tokio February 12 The Japanese House of Representatives today approved a five year budget totaling 62 million dollars for navy expansion. The move widens naval capabilities and reflects growing defense priorities amid regional tension.

Japan Tokio House of Representatives

American Recognition For Peruvian Rebels

Washington February 12 Secretary Bryan directs American Minister McMillan in Lima to recognize Peru's new provisional government. The junta includes representatives from all political parties, and an election is planned. The move follows the ousting of the president and is not viewed as Mexico like.

Washington Bryan Jate McMillan Lima Peru United States Bryan Mexico Hale

Stereotypers Strike On New Orleans Papers

New Orleans February 12 union stereotypers on the four leading newspapers went on strike demanding higher wages. They did not report for afternoon work while editors and helpers filled in by overalls. Some papers appeared on time but one afternoon edition was delayed due to unfamiliar emergency crews. Morning editions expected as usual. Publishers urged delay until September 15. arbitration rejected.

New Orleans Union Stereotynera Stacaa Alao

Boss Murphy Cares for Fire Sufferers

New York February 18 a five story Mast Eighteenth street apartment fire drove fifty families to the streets as a neighboring building was threatened. Charles F Murphy leader of Tammany Hall passed the scene and provided funds to aid the homeless. About a score sustained cuts and burns from broken glass as property loss reached $100000.

New York Mast Eighteenth Street Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall

Recall Proposed for Congressmen

Washington February 12 The recall for representatives in Congress was proposed today in a resolution for a constitutional amendment by Representative Borland Missouri States would prescribe the means Congressmen would begin their terms on January 4 and serve four years unless recalled instead of two Portrait attachment ads follow for Kodak portraits by Jno L Moore Sons at 42 N Broad 81.

Washington Congress Representative Borland Missouri Kodak Jno. L. Moore & Sons N. Broad

Clabby Defeats Sailor Petroskey In 20 Round Bout

Jimmy Clabby of Hammond Indiana won the decision over Sailor Petroskey of San Francisco after a fierce 20 round bout at Vernon Los Angeles on February 13. Petroskey scored a few bursts but Clabby led after the twelfth and dominated late. The ruling counted in Clabby's favor on points.

Los Angeles Cal Jimmy Clabby Hammond Tna Sailor’ Petroskey San Francisco Vernon Crabbr Blue Jacket Petroskey Clabby

Friedman Suspended as Carlisle Superintendent

Washington February 12 Moses Friedman superintendent of the Indian school at Carlisle Pennsylvania was suspended today following a congressional investigation supervisor H Lipps was placed in charge of the school pending outcome of inquiries and actions.

Washington Moses Friedman Carlisle Congressional H. Lipps

Friedmans Trial Status Yet Unpublished

A note indicates Friedmans trial details remain unpublished while charges are pending public release. The absence of official publication leaves the procedural timeline unclear and awaiting court records. No dates or locations are provided in the fragment.

Papes Diapepsin touted as quick stomach cure

An advertising text claims Pape's Diapepsin digests all foods without souring the stomach. It promises five minute relief from indigestion, regaining appetite and comfort, and urges readers to buy a fifty cent bottle from any drug store.

Pape

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plate Fisla Eansi Bou Wichita Sane Stemsmat Murdock Armstrong, Cator & Company Baltimore, Md Kimball House John 3H Carney Carnegie Library Nicaragua Prof. Bergson Spratlin, Harrington & Thomas Secure Regional Bank Atlanta New England Casualty Company Borgia Masse Trust Cos Georgia Ridge N. England Casualty Co New England Casualty Co Spratlin, Harrington & Thomas General Agents New England Casualty Company Fire and Casualty Insurance Trust Company of Georgia Sothern U. S Murphy Sailor Friedman Jannual American Surety Company of Broadway T Capital Capital Stock Restauran Wales Gosses Eve State OF Georgia County OF Fulton Merion M. Jackson American Surety Marion M. Jackson Fulton County Georgia Cliff Chatcher James L. Dickey, Jr. & Co. Insurance 317 Trust Co SHMI Fire) Insurance Company of Tate Liberty Street New York City Dasix Alley Psees Busnenre Tereae LE Raaf Tanase Te Bularoe State OF New York County OF New York Charles G. Smith Homer Reed Notary Public New York County S. ¥. Tupper L. Dickey Gh. & CO Atlanta, Georgia the Queen Insurance Company William Street Yeapmar. Anne Tee Ee Ky TBS Siena Ieee Es Pene Ater Domlamowiliet SAR Insurance Commissioner SPATE County of Nevett S. Bartow The Queen Insurance Company of America
Search Courier

Search the Atlanta Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Atlanta Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication