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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
1
Washington begins public hearings as the Ways and Means Committee starts scrutiny of proposed tariff reductions. The process targets chemicals, metals, cotton and wool goods, with anticipated revenue shifts and possible early March extra session to finalize bill details.
The piece argues that a full daily paper should cover world news comprehensively rather than fragments or bulletins. It likens incomplete issues to ad driven bulletins aimed at readers with little time, warning such readers may be swayed by advertising.
In Macon on January 5 two of Kate Kings children visited the Jones county jail in Gray to see their mother for compacity in the murder of Jim King. The 18 year old Frank Wilburn and Nina King 16 spoke with her two hours. Mrs King showed little emotion and asked to see the younger children. Sheriff Roberts noted many townwomen visited and prayed with her. She hoped for an early trial to avoid tuberculosis risk if jailed until April.
Ocala Florida January six troops were called out to prevent a lynching of J J Johnson a negro preacher charged with assaulting the wife of a Citra orange planter. He is guarded in Marion county jail after a bloodhound guided sheriff's posse to his home. Johnson reportedly confessed as citizens from the region gathered amid fears of attack.
Indiana faced a severe sleet storm with disrupted transport and communications. Author and playwright George Ade was injured by a fall on a slippery pavement in Lafayette and rendered unconscious before being revived shortly after.
Anthony Hunt, a Chicago attorney and University club member, attempted to see President Taft at the White House. Police arrested him and he is held for examination as to his mental condition at the government hospital for the insane. He claimed he was persecuted and sought Taft's help. He said he wished Taft to appoint him ambassador to France.
London reports fresh concessions by Turkey easing tensions in peace negotiations. Rechad Pasha may present new terms Monday, including frontier adjustments east of the Thracean line and possible Crete provisions. Allies seek adherence to terms on Adrianople as powers pressure Constantinople for a peaceful settlement.
The Constitution promotes its M. & M. contest as a smart New Year investment. It asserts entrants gain value and higher purchasing power, urging Atlanta and Georgia residents to join, contact the contest office for details, and to “get the Jump on the man who has not yet entered.”
Dr. Nicolson, his wife Mrs. Nicolson, and daughter Caroline were badly hurt when the Nicolson car toppled after attempting to pass a slower vehicle on Pace's Ferry road near Buckhead. The injuries included a broken collarbone and possible rib fractures for Dr. Nicolson, and multiple fractures to Mrs. Nicolson’s arms. The three were rushed to St Joseph's infirmary where physicians provided treatment amid a crowd of witnesses and medical staff.
Princeton January 5 President elect Wilson said no one in the United States knows who will join his cabinet or what program he will propose for Congress He has offered no portfolios and will likely delay announcements until all names are chosen He plans to fill the cabinet by March 4 and foresees an extra session beyond tariff issues.
Dan Bhaw once led Atlanta’s blind tiger ring. After escaping a stockade with torn clothes and beard growth he washed his face at a hydrant in Cartersville then rode a mule drawn wagon toward Nashville. He was arrested and faces a court hearing for violating his sentence.
Lillie Roper, a 17 year old of 174 Echo street, was arrested for orderly conduct after refusing a male escort's request to drink beer. She alleges the man tried to force her and throw beer in her face near Exposition cotton mills. special policemen arrived and took her to the police headquarters for arraignment before Recorder Boyles.
James G. Woodward, sworn in as mayor of Atlanta, plans an economy oriented agenda. He seeks charter revisions to broaden mayoral powers, cut payroll costs, abolish wired boards, and overhaul department heads while awaiting legislative action in July. Previously, Mayor Winn praised municipal reforms and outlined past gains in tax equalization, street and bridge work, and the English Commercial school site.
Washington reports forecast of rain in Georgia Monday night and Tuesday with colder air. Virginia expects rain south and rain or snow north and cooler conditions. southeast winds. North and South Carolina forecast fair Monday with rain at night or Tuesday and colder conditions. Florida mixes rain and fair days. Alabama rain Monday then clearing and colder. Mississippi rain Monday turning colder by night. Tennessee rain Monday possibly turning to snow with colder west and east portions.
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