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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1914
Page
6
In his first annual report to Secretary Wilson, Commissioner Caminetti backs reforms to the Chinese exclusion act and seeks tighter control of the seaman's bill. He warns illegal entry by Asiatic seamen and "photo graph" brides, urges strict identification, and notes 2,197,892 aliens admitted last year, up 359,720 from the prior year.
In Tifton Georgia on February 15 Mrs Rox y Van Walker an elderly widow living four miles east of the city was fatally burned while burning wiregrass with her two sons. One son tended the fire while the other used pine boughs to push back flames. A wind drove the fire toward her, clothing caught fire and could not be torn away by her sons. She lies gravely burned with no hope of recovery and is attended by physicians.
New Orleans February 16. This week holds no great activity in cotton trading with two holidays ahead Washington's birthday and Mardi Gras. Markets will be cautious on March spot engagements and future price moves. Bears cite weak demand for low grades while bulls note larger January spot short interest and possible March business. Developments in March will shape the future department.
Greensboro Georgia becomes the first town in the state to join the University course program. Prof R E Park opened with Shakespeare's Macbeth interpretation. Upcoming talks include Odum on the school home and citizen and Sanford on present tendencies in American fiction. The town covered the expenses and presented free admission to all.
Statesboro Georgia February 15 voters face a March 18 election to decide on removing the street cows. The Civic League circulated a petition to stop cows from roaming, aiming to save nearby residents money and curb urban cattle.
In Valdosta Ga on February 13 Judge Sheppard ordered the sale of Yaryan Naval Stores plants. E W Stetson of Macon and R A Hopkins of Brunswick are named to conduct the sales. The Brunswick plant sells first, Gulfport Miss second, with a sixty page order detailing the process.
John H. Reynolds of Rome has been named as a director for the United States Chamber of Commerce. Six southern states receive two directors each. Reynolds is president of the First National Bank of Rome.
Colonel Charles F. Hoke Sr died Friday. Funeral held Sunday at 3 pm from 45 West Feachtran race residence with Atlanta camp 159 UY members in attendance. Survived by wife Louisa, daughters Fannie and Carrie, sons W Hoke of Birmingham and C F Hoke Jr of Atlanta, four sisters and a brother in Athens, Seneca, Greenville, and Jacksonville. Obituary notes standard tonics reference to Grove's Tasteless Chill as well.
Dallas dispatch reports a Fort Worth elimination convention to pick a statewide prohibitionist candidate and urge other prohibitionists to withdraw. With thirteen Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls, organizers expect a dominating start for their chosen leader, while primary elections are set for July. Prohibitionists cite past statewide wins and plan to influence the legislature. The effort follows a boost from a recent uptick in voters and ownership of a major Texas paper by prohibition supporters.
Washington reports reveal President Wilson and Secretary Garrison praised Governor General Harrison for a Philippine assembly pass of a three year general appropriation bill. The measure saves about four million dollars and includes cuts to salaries of one hundred officials. Quezon and Earnshaw welcomed the action, noting it ends previous deadlocks and signals government harmony.
Washington February 1 Announcement plans to appoint a committee of country business men to advise on flood prevention and present to President Wilson at a February 26 hearing. Ernest P Bicknell, national director of the American Red Cross, urges immediate action to boost flood prevention and notes Red Cross support for the National Drainage Congress aims.
Heavy rains saturated Thomas county last week. Ocklocknee River rose high and Jones bridge over the river was condemned. Bridges and roads suffered washouts but newly built roads withstood much of the downpour.
Pekin reports Standard Oil signs agreement with the Chinese government to explore oil fields in Shen Li and Chi Li provinces. Plan includes railways and pipelines for development and refining. China will hold 37.12 percent stock with option for 7.12 more, American company keeps at least 65 percent.
Waycross Ga February 15 special Later today 8 westbound extra on the Atlantic Coast line was derailed for Dupont thirty four miles from Waycross blocking traffic between Waycross and Montgomery John Albert colored fireman was injured when he
In Houghton Michigan on February 15 three Waddell-Mahon guards and a deputy sheriff were found guilty of manslaughter for killing striker Stephen Patrick at Seeberville during last Augusts copper strike. Deputy Harry James was acquitted. Clemency urged for Edwin Polkinghorne. Sentencing set for tomorrow.
Manhington February 15 representative Burnett of Alabama chair man of the house immigration committee tonight predicted Congress will enact legislation to bar Hindus as part of a Pacific coast exclusion of Asiatics There is no gentleman s agreement with Great Britain on Hindus and prompt action to stop steamship brought Hindu influx is urged by Burnett Baker California and other Pacific coast reps press for general exclusion Church California says his bill to exclude Hindu laborers will pass Burnett expects president would not veto the immigration bill now before the senate committee Decanne notes he has said veto talks were aimed at swaying Senate vote
Sandersville Ga February 15 Special Deputy Maye and a posse raided a large still at Deepstep destroying about five hundred gallons of brewed mash and whisky. The owner was identified and an arrest is planned next week. Two Negro cabins were raided with minor evidence found. The still lay down a swamped branch requiring a mile wade. This marks the second still raid in the area in recent years.
Dr Roswell Park a renowned surgeon died suddenly in Buffalo on February 15 at age 72. Born in Connecticut in 1852 he influenced cancer and tumor research with wide ranging writings and studies. He received honorary degrees from Yale Harvard and Lake Forest and served as surgeon during President McKinley’s assassination in Buffalo.
Athens Ga February 15 Special Drafts are still being made on Georgia for men to fill key roles in other states Professor Leroy C Hart professor of farm mechanics has been offered the post as organizer and permanent head of the department of farm mechanics at Massachusetts A and M He is weighing the offer and may accept as local salaries are said to be low
John Harjes longtime partner in Morgan Harjes and company of Paris died here today. He retired from active business in 1903 after a long career in banking.
Tifton Ga February 15 Special nearly 200 farmers attended a meeting spurring weekly gatherings and a permanent Tift County Truckers association. HH E Titt Jr elected president with J Herting secretary and W Harlan as vice president. An executive committee of W F Harman J T De vis and J W Hollis chosen. Packing house to be established and crates supplied for truckers.
The Ohio society of Atlanta will hold their seventh anniversary dinner at a Analeg hotel on Thursday night February 19. A large number of friends from the Skite society are also expected to attend.
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