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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1913
Page
6
The session faces a busy week as fiscal and tax measures are pushed as special orders. Governor Slaton expected to receive two bills within ten days while Hardeman and Wohlwender push county measures and school funding amid legislative suspense.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Warron Harrison wife of Professor Woof Sturrism of Penfield after illness. Funeral services conducted by Reverend Harrison and interment at a local church cemetery. Also records multiple memorial notices for other local residents including Mrs Annie Moore and Mrs Anne Veneape with details of survivors and burial plans.
A garbled OCR fragment reports a drowning incident and subsequent interments. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, but references to a funeral at a local cemetery and interments at two locations are noted.
A secret lodge formed last night in Atlanta at the Ansley hotel palm room. Senator HS Wells of Indiana conducted the formal organization of the Buffaloes order with officers chosen and committees named to establish a permanent lodge at 400 Atlanta Trust Building.
Policeman John Cahill was murdered early today in an apparent burglary attempt at the rectory behind St Matthews Catholic Church in Brooklyn. Burglars used a pry bar on the rectory door as they sought a special contribution reportedly collected at the church yesterday.
Captain Dan Walraven of Atlanta Auto Sales and associates T Mo Webb T J Briken Badentown with Mayor Humhi visited Sarasota Florida for a fishing trip. They claim to have caught seventy fish, all of Sarasota Bay’s finest funny tribe, in seven to five minutes.
Knoxville directors announce On to Atlanta for the National Conservation Exposition to be held in September and October. A committee will visit Atlanta to secure space and coordinate with business leaders and manufacturers for exhibits including Atlanta made goods. Space demand grows as outdoor area additions are required for agricultural implements and other products.
The thirty third annual convention of the Photographers Association of America opened at 1 PM with about 800 delegates. Atlanta pursues the event with strong booster support, a convention bureau display, and a lobby office in Baltimore hotel, while Kansas City papers back Atlanta’s bid heavily.
Fiery serion of Georgia sent representatives to the first annual Retail Merchants Association meeting at the Ansley hotel. The convention aims to push passage of two punishment and banking reform bills while urging compulsory schooling and other measures. President Wilmer L. Moore welcomed the group and urged merchants to back these laws as opponents from manufacturers draw lines against their aims.
Help. Bulgaria seeks peace as rumored Romanian actions and Turkish movements stir fear of a wider conflict. A Wall Street Journal report notes Sofia awaiting responses from King Ferdinand and German leaders, while Bucharest confirms Bulgaria's acceptance of Romania, Serbia, and Greece terms.
An eclectic theater bill at the Grand features a Les Miserables style theatrical piece along with acts including a ventriloquist Lester, Detroit Panear fordionist, Jack Auger in Jack the Giant Killer, and a gymnast group, delivering a crowded program with daring stunts and lively dancing to entertain audiences in Atlanta.
Members of the Book and Minor lodge 40 GO% Free and Accept Masonry will observe their second anniversary at the Masonic temple East at Janta this evening at 7:90. Worshipful Master Mo Ball will confer the degree of Worshipful Mason and Dr Horace Grant past master and former first worshipful master will lecture. Speeches by prominent Wisconsin figures precede a banquet to close the ceremonies.
A bomb exploded in a coppersmith shop in Lisbon today as the proprietor opened a drawer containing the explosive. The proprietor was badly injured and workers were arrested. Police raided several revolutionary labor clubs, seizing bombs and detaining many members.
Charles W Cobb assistant attorney general for the interior department resigns to President Wilson. Appointed by Taft from San Francisco in May 1911. He will remain in office until September 1 per Secretary Lane’s request.
Washington July 21 12 bankers were pardoned by President Wilson for violation of the National Bank Act all had served sentences in penitentiaries the pardon cited innocence and misapplication of funds while noting no fraud in loan dealings the men included J E Baker and J W Warden and referenced appeals court actions and related bank matters in Wyoming and Nebraska.
A reader describes a severe baby skin ailment that covered the body and face. After trying salves with no relief, a sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment led to rapid improvement and near disappearance in days. The notice promotes free samples and the Cuticura Skin Book from Boston.
Notice explains that special notices including Yodze announcements and funeral notices will appear on the first of the classified pages under Special Notices and the classification of Legal Advertisements. The column directs advertisers to expect these notices in that section going forward.
Athens Ga expert Dr St me ait and Mr Bishop of Manu factres Werehouse advise a preventative treatment using powdered sulfur around the insect bite area to deter the red bug and reduce pain. They claim minimal side effects and emphasize early action over cure.
In Johnville on July 4 a farmhand named Lester Kretser riding a horse was dragged when the mare bolted and fouled in harness. The rider sustained fatal injuries and died shortly after the incident. Investigators are reviewing the accident to determine circumstances and accountability.
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