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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1913

Page

4

Boy with pistol kills companion in Brunswick

In Brunswick Georgia on January 6 16 year old Jacob L Beach Jr was shot and killed while playing with revolvers with three other boys returning from the Billings race horses stable. A discharging revolver struck Beach just over the heart. he died en route to his home. The incident has cast gloom over the city and his father is a former Georgia prison commissioner.

Brunswick Jacob L. Beach, Jr J. L. Beach Young Beach Billings Georgia Prison Comminision

Cold Wave Targets Southern States This Week

Washington reports a north and western cold spell will move east and south over the next two days reaching the Atlantic states by Monday night or Tuesday. The weather bureau notes a large high pressure area will limit severity in the south Atlantic but a general cold wave will hit the gulf states. The week starts cloudy east of the Rockies with snow in the north and central regions and rain in the south, followed by gradual moderation by midweek.

Washington Atlantitic States Weather Bureau Weekly Middle Atlantic Ocean South Atlantic States Gulf Rocky Mountains

Little Savannah Girl Killed by Big Chestnut Tree

Savannah 64, Sannary lolanda Ferriulaly aged 2, daughter of PL Ferral mole of this clits, tried to swallow a dark chestnut this afternoon and died before parents discovered her danger.

Big Savannah Lolanda Ferriulaly PL Ferralmole

Fine Example of Concentration on board the Massachusetts

A naval academy midshipman study scene aboard a battleship shows disciplined, motivated students engaged in algebra and geometry problems in a mess room. Officers supervise while others practice flag drill and enjoy ragtime, all under the constant motion of launches and ships. The author highlights the students’ self-control and attentive work ethic as the vessel’s greatest impression.

Ferch Windsor Popular Mechanics Massachusetts Naval Academy North Pole Milch Plano

Broadway Platitudes from a Theatrical Tongue

A playful collection of malapropisms and malaprop inspirations mockery the stage world. The quips twist common sayings into punning lines about judges misers curfews and costumes. It lampoons theatre life and urban thrift with humorous aims.

General Barry Said to Succeed Wood as Chief of Staff

Major General T H Barry, then commander of the department of the east with headquarters at Governors Island New York, is favored to become chief of staff after March 4 when Major General Leonard Wood leaves the post He would serve a four year term as the president's principal military adviser Barry would have six years of active service after next March He previously commanded the US army during the Cuban reconcentration period.

T. H. Barry Department of the Cast Governors Island New York Leonard Wood Jto Barry United States Army Cuba

Adelaide Thurston's Gowns Called Real Triumphs of Art

Adelaide Thurston opens her tour in The Love Affair with gowns from Europe praised for artful detailing. A white satin charmeuse dinner gown features a lace tunic and pink rose embroidery, while a tango of pale red satin, epange jacket, and a blue mette dress showcase draped silhouettes and jeweled accents.

Adelaide Thurston Europe

Rivers Harbors Bill May Carry Fifty Million

Washington January reports the house rivers and harbors committee will decide the appropriation size for the rivers and harbors bill tomorrow. The plan was to keep it near 30 million but pressure seeks 50 million with endorsement from the national rivers and harbors congress. The panel expects about 6 million for the Mississippi river improvements largely for levee strengthening in flood districts.

Washington Congress House Rivers and Harbors Committee National Rivers and Harbors Congress Mississippi

Stenzel seeks arrest over Texas embezzlement claim

Spokane January 5 A J Stenzel asked a policeman to arrest him saying he was wanted in Galveston Texas for embezzlement of 5400 from the Citizens National Bank of Sam oH where he served as assistant cashier Stenzel blamed his downfall on stock gambling

Spokane Wash A. J. Stenzel Galveston Texas Citizens’ National Bank of Same Oh Stenzel

A Defense of Dinner From January Current Opinion

A defense of dinner argues that social dining is unjustly blamed for health issues. It cites digestion research supporting meals as stage settings that improve mood and digestion. The piece notes farmers in Maine forming a union to boost profits by reducing middleman margins.

America R. 3. Levenson Farm and Fireside Maine Middiemer Farmers’ Union

He Finally Killed Self in Charleston

W Gregg of Marion 3 C was found unconscious in a field near the city with a pistol wound to the temple. His revolver lay beneath him. He died after arrival at the city hospital. A watchman for a local traction company about 35 years old, no motive is assigned. He had attempted drowning himself about three weeks earlier.

Charleston, &. W

Doctors to Prevent Poverty and Misery

President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot of Harvard Medical School argues that preventive medicine can erase poverty and misery, settle industrial disputes, and foster international peace. He predicts most physicians will shift from curing to preventing disease and cites immigration safety and Panama Canal progress as benefits.

Boston Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Harvard Medical School Eliot Panama Canal Zone

Methodist Planes for 15000 Expenditure on Cuba Mission

A meeting is called at Wesley Memorial church tonight and tomorrow to discuss a $15,000 campaign for missionary works in Cuba. Bishop W A Candler will speak at 7 30 PM. Leaders include Dr E F Cook Dr W H Rawings of Nashville and Miss Daisy Davies of Atlanta, with a 22 member board and district leaders expected.

Cuba Wesley Memorial Church W. A. Candler E F. Cook WH. H. Rawings Nashville Daisy Davies Atlanta Candler Ley Jenders Woman's Missionary Society

What Kind of Secretary Wilson Should Appoint

Fireside reviews James W. Wilson’s sixteen years as secretary of agriculture and argues against changing leadership. It urges a successor not to heed critics or demand sweeping policy shifts, warning a new head could overreact and harm the department’s substantial progress.

Wilson Springfield Ohio Department of Agriculture James W. Wilson Tie

Washington plans aid program to clear logged off lands

The Farm and Wireside piece notes Washington state will seek a legislature plan to aid settlers clearing logged off lands. A proposed logged off land fund would loan money for homes and clearing, with about 3,000,000 acres in twenty counties identified as low value. Clearing costs range from 86 to 200 dollars per acre.

State of Washington Ty Commercial Clubs

Canton mayor and Mrs Nicolson die in auto crash

Canton Ga January reports say Hon. 5 T Worley mayor and former-state senator died early morning after his car tumbled and a tire burst causing the vehicle to overturn. Dr Nicolson and Mrs Nicolson were injured as passengers were flung from the car and rushed to a hospital. A nearby vehicle attempted to pass when the crash occurred.

Canton Mayor Hon. H. T. Worley Dies at 58

Canton mayor H. T. Worley died early Sunday of acute indigestion while socializing. A respected leader, he planned another term as mayor and had served as senator of the thirty ninth district. Funeral services will be held Monday at noon in Canton.

T. Worley Canton Mr. Worley

Savannah man charged with passing bad checks

Savannah Georgia January 5 Jamesy Lowery of St. Louis a horseman was arrested charged with passing a number of bad checks on local merchants The checks were drawn on the National Bank of Peoria The police say Lowery has confessed.

Savannah Jamesy Lowery St. Louis National Bank of Peoria Lowery

Hard Times for Loan Sharks

The appellate division of the supreme court ruled usurious loans void for both principal and interest and allowed borrowers to recover twice the excess paid within two years. The case concerns Alexander Dunscomb and a Royal company loan run as repeated renewals, ending with a double recovery grant.

Xofe Nas Supreme Court Alexander Dunscomb Itaelf the Royal Company Mark and Philip Sugarman Frank C. Stratt Dunscomb

Calvert Heirs Seek Estate of $600,000,000

The Western Calvert Heirs association met in Kansas City and resolved to pursue possession of seventeenth century lands around Baltimore granted to the first Lord Baltimore by King James II. They anticipate a legal fight over an estate valued at about $600 million.

Kansas City, Mo Western Calvert Heirs Association Baltimore Lord Baltimore James II of England Owen

Woman Divorces Husband Believed Alive Who Died on Titanic

Denver woman Mary Roppey sought a divorce believing her husband living. A New York attorney informed her that her spouse, sent to London and later sailing to New York, was not among Titanic survivors, confirming his death and ending their marriage.

Denver Mary Roppey New York W. H. Simpson Rippey London Charles Taft

Four daily Atlanta Florida trains offer day and night service

Southern railway runs four high class daily trains from Atlanta to Florida with convenient schedules. Local sleeping car departs Atlanta 9 30 p m and reaches Jacksonville 7 40 a m. Beginning Monday January 6 through sleeping car will run to Palm Beach leaving Atlanta 11 10 p m daily. For tickets call City Ticket Office No 1 Peachtree St.

Florida Atlanta Southern Railway Jacksonville Palm Beach City Peachtree St

Moving pictures tried at Wesley Memorial church

A Reepe service at Wesley Memorial introduced moving pictures with the drama David and Saul before the sermon. Rev. W. R. Hendrix delivered a vivid appeal after the film, urging lessons from the Old Testament tale. Similar Sunday night showings will continue through winter.

Wesley Memorial Church David and Saul W. R. Hendrix God

Eyeglasses Repaired At Jno LL Moore & Sons

Advertisement notes clumsy eyeglasses will be made correct in style appearance and comfort by Jno LL Moore and Sons at 42 N Broad St Grant Building.

Jno LL Moore & Sons Broad St Grant Bidg

Peach Tree Road Park subdivision sale opens in Buckhead

Georgia Land and Investment Company announces sale of Peach Tree Road Park subdivision at 60 percent North Broad Street. Located near the Peachtree road car line terminus opposite Brookhaven club and near Cel Stone University site with ongoing developments. Lots priced from 2375 to 4750 with 10 percent cash and 10 monthly payments. Selling teams active, urging buyers to invest in a sought after North Atlanta home site “Out Peachtree.”

Georgia Land and Investment Company North Broad Street Peachtree Road Park Peachtree Road Brookhaven Club Qelethorpe University Peachtree Real Sar Atlanta Peachtree Buckhead

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