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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1914
Page
9
Charlotte may 14 a sensational hearing in the Davidson druggist murder case reveals Mrs Jetton claiming Dr Wooten attempted to assault her when her husband entered the room and a pistol shot followed. Dr Wooten’s dying statement says he went to the home at Mrs Jetton’s suggestion and was interrupted as she showed a new dress.
Washington February 14 The best seed season for long leaf pine in the south in a long time was 1942 officials of the forest service report Experts say the tree produced a full crop at seed with good weather germination in December and many seedlings now 2 or 3 inches high. Officials urge vigorous fire fighting to protect abundant seed beds and note restocking by artificial means would cost 3 to 10 dollars per acre.
New York clerical leaders from twenty five denominations endorsed a plan to open churches at night to shelter and feed the unemployed. They called a meeting of the Beliminus Citizenship League to address the city’s large number of unemployed, with estimates citing around 100000 men in need.
Robert E. Leguia first vice president of Peru was aboard the Carmania leaving for New York. He said he was recalled to Lima to assume the presidency during the unfinished term of Guillermo Silinghuest and expected to sign several American concessions stalled by Senor Bililinghurst.
A reader from Olly Kentucky describes years of scalp disease with hair loss and dandruff. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the problem improved rapidly. The ad extols Cuticura for skin and scalp care, noting sample offers and pricing.
Washington reports warn national banks to declare within sixty days their intention to join the new system under the currency act. Many banks thought they had twelve months. non-signers face equitation and a year to complete the process. Banks must subscribe to reserve bank stock once districts are defined and membership is possible. 339 banks had applied by tonight, totalling 7 500 in the United States.
Georgia Baptist Assembly Grounds at Blue Ridge will be greatly improved for the 1914 session. An executive committee meeting in Atlanta outlined plans to enhance facilities, install water and sewers, and make the grounds more attractive. Participants included J. P. Nichols, George W. Andreva, Ales W. Bealer, R. Van Deventer, J. S. Sammons, C H. Westbrook, Sonn Purser, John M. Green, and R. W. Bubantte.
Minneapolis February 14 A six story building fire left one man dead and several seriously injured. William P Howe 70 a shipping clerk ran back into the blaze to rescue a girl and perished. Rage Schultz was carried down the stairs with only slight injuries. Loss estimated by officials as no salvageable value.
Washington February 14 Postmaster General Burleson issued an order granting leave of absence without pay for postal workers who join the National Guard when called to military duty. The department aims to support the Guard and encourages postmasters to arrange leave without detriment to service where feasible.
Indianapolis February 14 the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America voted by referendum to withdraw from the building trades department of the American Federation of Labor. The action takes immediate effect though carpenters remain in the AFL. The move stems from jurisdictional disputes with the Sheet Metal Workers' Union.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that a 3.45 dollar per ton rate on vulpurable acid carloads from Copper Hall, Tenn to Savannah, Ga was reasonable when rivals charged 7.90 per ton. It ordered reparations to the International Agricultural Corporation for overcharges but did not specify how much each carrier must repay.
At the conclusion of its twenty-fifth annual meeting in Segaton Chattanooga the Southern Ice Exchange voted to meet next year in Ashe N C. Fred Kent of Asheville was elected president A Campbell of Columbia SC was elected vice president and R W Barnes of Selma Alabama secretary.
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a quick, harmless remedy for head colds catarrh bronchitis and breathing troubles. It describes use by inhaler or drops on a handkerchief, claims immediate relief reaches nose throat and lungs, promises benefits for adults and children, and offers a $1.06 outfit with money back if not helpful.
George Evans and the Honey Boy company bring a new minstrelsy program to Atlanta with a large cast including John King Sam Lee and Vaughn Comfort. The show promises new scenery costumes and songs unique to the production plus a lighthearted routine from Evans himself.
Endorsed by governors, congressmen, college men, physicians and ministers. Open law grants 1 cent status of state institutions with no deposit or fee for cure. A home treatment case on gradual reduction can be furnished at Nashville sanitarium’s higher cost. A new $60,000 Sanitarium at Nashville Tennessee has just been occupied. Modern conveniences and complete system for nervous cases. Superintendent POWER GRIBBLE. Nostebis, Tenn Station 5. Wormerly Lebanon, Tenn
Ida Tarbell highlights a Chicago court focused on husband and wife disputes. Stories show how a judge’s rebuke can calm flare ups and restore self respect, with cases on neglect, wages, and domestic tension in Waycross and Chicago.
Cornelia Ga February 14 Special J P B Ayer former superintendent of the ice plant and noted mechanical engineer was killed yesterday in a Clinton Iowa construction accident. His body arrived from Clinton today.
London report dated February 14 describes sudden insanity outbreaks by two fathers. Walter Johnson, Harlesden street car official, strangled his wife and three children and hanged himself. James Standen, Tonbridge laundry proprietor, shot his three children in bed and then killed himself.
Washington February 24 Representative Clayton of Alabama announced the House judiciary committee will hear the congressional union for wart suffrage on March 3. The hearing will review arguments for and against suffrage for women and the union's position.
A mother reports her three sick children improved rapidly after using Quaker Extract bought at Coursey & Mann Drug Store. The 1 year old expelled stomach worms and all children regain appetite sleep and strength, with reduced bed wetting. The ad claims the remedy rapidly restores health and promotes weight gain.
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