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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1913
Page
4
Washington July 29 Republicans move to rebut Democratic tariff objections with targeted attacks on specific schedules. Senators expect sharp debate over wool and sugar duties as the administration bill aims for early action, with progress anticipated in August and little chance of delaying final passage.
Dr Holderbys Moore Memorial sermon denounces lukewarm church attitudes in Laodicea and modern congregations. He blames formal preaching, fear of worldly opinion, materialism, neglect of scripture, and efforts to suppress the Bible from schools, urging a revival of belief and courage.
A severe storm near Lavonia Georgia left a desolate path about five miles wide and miles long in Franklin County. Cotton stalks were torn, crops ruined, and fences and trees toppled. Damages run to thousands of dollars amid scorching heat and burning debris.
The weather bureau says no hot wave is expected this week. A favorable pressure pattern should bring moderate or not unusually high temperatures across most of the country. Temperatures may run high at times in the south and southwest, with generally fair weather elsewhere. Occasional thunder showers likely in the south Atlantic and east gulf states. No West Indian disturbance indicated.
Brigadier General Carl A Woodruff died in Raleigh North Carolina at age seventy two. Born in Buffalo New York in August 1841 he joined the Union artillery from the District of Columbia in October 1861 and rose from second lieutenant to lieutenant colonel during the war. He retired in 1903 with the rank of brigadier general after later receiving the congressional medal of honor in September 1885 for gallantry at Sewell's Cross Ready on July 24 1863. He had lived in Raleigh since 1902.
A church sermon urges staying cool and temperate in hot weather. It links climate to character, advising daily cooling practices, avoiding rich foods, and resisting temptations through self discipline to maintain spiritual strength in heat.
A ly life boat tragedy unfolds as a launch capsizes near a coal fleet. Victims Salzman Margaret Woling 18 and Annafal go Salama are among those drowned. The maiden trip ends quickly with rescue efforts thwarted as the craft sinks under heavy water near the fleet.
Review notes a musical comedy presented by the Peat Brothers and Gareth, featuring lead performances and stage energy. The show includes songs and vivid costuming, with a lively ensemble and notable dance numbers.
Erratic OCR fragment references Les Miserables and a 1900 film fee, mentioning an exhibit, actors, and the phrase most wonderful pictures. The readable bits describe a show, dates, and some names while many words are garbled and unclear.
A welcome service for Dr St Barton new pastor of Jackson Mill Baptist was held Sunday at the church. Dr John White of Second Baptist preached, with prayers led by J Gordon and J Purser. Welcoming addresses were given by pastors from Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational churches. Dr L Barton expressed attachment to the congregation despite ties to West Point Mississippi.
Washington July 20 Complications are predicted as certain to arise over installation of the direct election method for selection of United States senators. State legislatures must provide timely procedures and vacancies could shift party power. governors and courts face interpreted authority as debates over a national law unfold and states rush to enact usable election machinery.
A severe wind and lightning storm struck New Orleans causing theater damage at Spanish Fort and widespread outages. A transom shattered, injuring attendees, with reports of a hospital intake and a blackout crippling the city’s electric and railway systems.
Newton Court will convene Monday with an unusually heavy docket. Two Negro murder cases are scheduled to come up, affecting proceedings at the Newton superior court.
In London on July 20 Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, a suffragette leader, again outwitted police. An impersonator was arrested in a taxicab heading to Scotland Yard before the swap was detected, and the real Pankhurst escaped through an alternate passage. Detectives guarded her flat, but a veiled accomplice drew them away, allowing her supposed arrest to fail. Damage to mail boxes in cities followed the night’s events as suffragettes reportedly claimed credit.
Griffin prepares to commission a newly erected interlocking plant at the Central of Georgia crossing. Installed by the Southern Railway, the $21,000 system features leading levers and electric distant signals with annunciators. The modern unit enables train protection over the junction, with an operator manning the tower to oversee the approach of trains from a mile and a half away.
General Robert K. Evans declares the United States must intervene in the Mexican situation, saying it is only a matter of time before America steps in to protect money and interests, though he declines to forecast war, noting foreign notes heighten tensions and could push Uncle Sam toward action.
The Atlanta district A M E church convention closed after several days of work with Rev John A Hadley presiding elder. Reports from pastors showed calm conditions. Rev D H Sims urged Hadley’s return. Bishop J W Wilpper preached to a crowded congregation. A Christian Endeavor platform meeting featured Rev Richard D Stinson urging common sense righteousness.
The Griffin tower will manage all train movements near the crossing and operate switches and derails, a structure costing nearly $3000. Similar facilities exist on the Southern Railway at Silver Creek, Ooltewah, and Rome, but Griffin’s plant ranks among the largest in the system.
Covington Ga July 20. Newton county will form a new district in the western part of the county. The board of county commissioners appointed a three member committee H C Hyatt CD Rameey and W 8 Marbut to lay off the district and report at the next board meeting. This addition will bring Newton county to sixteen districts.
John U Davies, longtime Atlanta traveling salesman, now associated with Griffin Grocery at Griffin G. has his Atlanta residence. Griffin citizens press for him to relocate to Griffin to base operations there.
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