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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1913

Page

8

Hitchcock Quits Caucus Over Tobacco Tax in Tariff Row

Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska withdrew from the democratic caucus after his amendment for a graduated tobacco tax was voted down as part of tariff debate. The move triggered a fight over a binding caucus resolution pledging support for the bill as ratified and limiting amendments. Simmons and Kern issued statements arguing over the amendment while plans continued for child labor and wool provisions, with a final bill expected next week.

Washington Hitchcock Nebraska Democratic Tact Senate Democrats Finance Committee Ritchcock Senate Benny Ashhurst Bacon Clarke Arkansas Fletcher Witchcock Hollis Kern Lea Martine Myers Newlands O'Gorman Pomerens Robinson Saulsbury Sheppard Snields Vardaman Simmons Huehrac Tobacco Trust Hughty Thomas

Church Scandal Probed By Elders In Macon Ga

The First Christian church elders investigate charges of alleged intimacy between Frank M Charlton choir director and Mrs. Marvin L Lester president of the Ladies Aid Society. Neighbors’ statements and a test in the alley cast doubt on Mrs Jenkins tale while Charlton and Lester deny the accusations and threaten defamation suits.

Macon First Christian Church Frank M. Charlton Marvin L. Lester Ladies’ Aid Society J. W. Jenking Alma J .Armstrong Lester Remhert Avenue Mrs. Jenkins Js M. Erwin Pound W. H. Roper Mrs. Lester Ant Professor Chariton Charlton Rome Mr. Charlton Lester Home Hoper

Anderson Favorite in July 4 Twenty Round Bout in LA

Keach Gross and Bud Anderson staged a grueling twenty round fight in Los Angeles on July 4 with Anderson favored by ten to seven. Trainers say both boxers are in excellent condition and ready to perform at peak levels.

Anderson Los Angeles Calif Keach Gross Bud Anderson

Legislators Seek Aid of Suffragists for New Measures

Legislators addressed the Atlanta Equal Suffrage association at Carnegie Library urging cooperation of suffragists. Dr J C Allen urged support for hygiene in public schools while R McCrory pushed a bill for Georgia to publish its own textbooks.

Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association Amelia R. Woodall Carnegie Library J. C. Alien Jackson R. McCrory Schley Georgia Robert L. Rodgers Margaret McWhorter T. J. Cooper Ware

Funeral for Allen Wood Held at 10 Today

Allen Wood died Tuesday in Washington at age 90. Funeral from daughter Mrs. J. B. Zachry residence 175 Angier Avenue at 10 o'clock this morning. Interment at Westview Cemetery.

Allen Wood Washington J. B. Zachry Angier Avenue Westview

Death notices for Mary Gumper and Robert Willard

Mrs. Mary Gumper age 60 died early Wednesday at a private sanitarium and is survived by four daughters. funeral from Poole's chapel at 11 this morning and interment in Atlanta Park cemetery. Robert T. Willard died at 37 Racine Street, Rattle Hill, at 10 am. funeral from residence at 4 pm and interment in Westview.

Mary Gumper Poole's Chapel Atlanta Park Cemetery Robert T. Willard T. C. Willard Racine Street Rattle Hill Westview Willard C. T. Willard Robert Racina Street West View Roy Donehoo Marietta Streets

Contraction of Loans Shown by the Banks

Reports to the comptroller of the currency on June 4 show loans shrinking by 35 million, deposits down 15.9 million, but cash on hand rising 25.7 million since April 4. Total bank resources fell 45 million from April while up 175 million from a year ago. reserve averages sit near 21 percent with a 24 percent actual reserve.

Washington Comptroller

Organizing Women for Wet Legislation in Chicago

Chicago July 3 Organization efforts for wet legislation move forward with newly enfranchised women. Anton J. Cormack, secretary of the United Societies for Legislation of Chicago, says the group works through United societies and the Liberty League to organize women voters. In Cook County 743 affiliates include many women members, aiming to register two women for each opponent.

Chicago Anton J. Cormack United Societias Chicara United Societies Liberty League Organization of Women Voters Cormak Cook County

Killed and 10 Hurt in Railroad Wreck at Berger

St Louis July 2 Engineer B V Meyers was killed ten people seriously injured and a score slightly hurt when a westbound Missouri Pacific passenger train derailed at Berger Mo The engine and day coach left the rails and turned over Among the seriously hurt are Marian Wigglesworth Cynthiana Ky J M Bick Trenton Tenn Morris Robbins Bradstown Junction Ky and Robert Claygus Argenta Ark Officials said tonight that an investigation had failed so far to disclose the cause of the derailment.

St. Louis B. V. Meyers Missouri Pacific Bergér Marian Wigglesworth Cynthiana J. M. Bick Trenton

Union Accepts Compromise in Garment Strike

Cincinnati leaders announce acceptance of a four hours pay for a fixed six hour week compromise. Eight thousand local garment workers and 3000 Kentucky workers were affected by a ten day strike. The union had demanded fifty four hours pay for forty eight hours work.

Cincinnati United Garment Workers of America Today Kentucky

Arkansas to Push Two-Cent Rail Fares

The Arkansas railroad commission announced a two cent passenger rate on state railways to take effect July 4, following a recent rate decision by the states supreme court.

Arkansas Little Hoek Duty Railroad Commission States Supreme Court

Mad Georgian shoots at prisoner in court in Tampa

In Tampa July 2 during a preliminary hearing for W E Maddox a white man accused of criminal assault on an 18 year old girl BE Green an uncle of the girl drew a revolver and fired three shots at Maddox all missed. Green was disarmed by a court deputy as the judge and others sought cover. The incident caused the hearing to be postponed due to unresolved witness issues and questions about the girl's location.

Tampa Fla FV. Whitaker W. E. Maddox BE. E. Green Sylvania Maddox Green

Currency measure stirs House during currency bill hearings

Washington July 2. The house banking and currency committee drew a small storm as it considered the administration currency bill. Rep Lindbergh urged an investigation into the committee's conduct after being barred from meetings. Speaker Clark ruled the measure not to be considered. Republicans denounced secret sessions while chairman Glass defended past actions and urged bipartisan leadership. Lindbergh proposed a 500 million federal reserve note issue to farmers and postal deposits to support loans, boosting postal savings rates and deposits. Senate decorum shows Bristow proposed asset currency backing farms.

Washington House Banking and Currency Committee Lindbergh Clark Glass Toneht Democratic Party ABI Federal Reserve Federal Caerve Board Administration Senate Bristow

Gem imports to United States surge amid duty fears

New York on July 2 reports monthly gem import totals to the United States appraisal offices. June’s imports reached 5,102,917 dollars, nearly two million in uncut semis and diamonds. Trade predicts yearly gem imports may exceed 50 million. Large seizures reflect fear of duty advances under the new tariff.

New York United States

King of Italy Visited by German Emperor Attends Kiel Meeting

Berin July 2 The king and queen of Italy entered Germany to meet the German emperor and empress in Kiel tomorrow. Official notice says the encounter is a courtesy visit with no political significance though discussions may touch European tensions from the Balkans and shifting alliances.

Berin Italy Germany Kiel Toreet Balkans

McKinley Resigns As Acting U S Attorney in San Francisco

Benjamin J. McKinley, acting United States attorney in San Francisco, resigns to return to private practice while awaiting senatorial confirmation of Thomas B. Layden to replace John L. McNab. The move follows McNab’s resignation and others amid department shifts and a dispute over postponed cases.

San Francisco Benjamin J. McKinley United States Wilson Thomas B.layden John L. McNab McKinley Department of Justice McNab McReynolds Disgs-Camtnetti Western Fuel Company Tases Clayton Herrington Department

Sister of General Grant Dead in New Jersey

Mrs Virginia Grant Corbin 81 last surviving sister of General Ulysses S Grant died at her East Orange New Jersey home. Her husband Abel R Corbin legislator and editor of Covington Kentucky died in 1880.

General Grant New York Virginia Grant Corbin General A. Grant East Orange N. J Abel R. Corbin Covington, Ky

Jacksonville mayor calls for dress crusade in city

Mayor Van Swearingen, newly elected, urges Jacksonville women to abandon thin attire and split skirts. He plans a press crusade against immoral dress and asks ministers to cooperate from the pulpits.

Jacksonville Fla Iuly van Swearingen

Dr Smullyan Dies in Salt Lake City

Dr I Clarence Smullyan a prominent Salt Lake City physician died after a three month illness from pneumonia and related complications He was 35 and survived by his wife a son Jack C age eight and a daughter Eleanor age two He was a graduate of Boys High Atlanta Baltimore Medical College and Bellevue Hospital New York after a year there he settled in Atlanta Five years

I. Clarence Smullyan Salt Lake City iUtah Smulyan H. Wilensky Holy Cross Hospital Smullyan Jack C Eleanor Boys’ High School of Atlanta Baltimore Medical College Bellevue Hospital New York

Obituary for Dr Smullyan of Salt Lake City

The narrative describes Dr Smullyan and his wife Miss Ja rrah Wilensky, their Salt Lake City life, public roles, and a vigorous medical practice. He served the Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institute, was a physician to its employees, engaged in social and charitable work, and held Jewish, Masonic, and musical community positions. The body will reach students Saturday evening. funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Jarrah Wilensky Salt Lake City Spry State Board of Medical Examiners Salt Lake Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institute Commercial Club Jewish Reformed Temple of Dr. Smullyan

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