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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
12
Washington July 39. Democrats and Republicans clash over the Underwood Simmons tariff with Sen Stone accusing the minority of fear tactics. Gallinger and Kensinger warn disaster fears, while Ulrick and Clark press for accountability as steel closures illustrate economic anxieties.
Chicago July. Mrs Young, superintendent of Chicago public schools, announced she will remain in her post after friction with board members led to her resignation. The newly reorganized school board voted to accept her resignation but she said she accepts the board’s decision and will fulfill her duties to the best of her ability. She thanks the people of Chicago for their support.
Tyrone Pennsylvania July 30 a rear end collision between a fast Philadelphia westbound express and a Pittsboro express killed engineer George Funk of Harrisburg and injured 146 passengers and trainmen. Most injured were in the rear cars of No 1 and investigators blamed engineer Dunk’s alleged disregard of automatic signals.
In Melrose Ga on July 30 a dispute over mule riding led to the stabbing death of Walker Smith. Miller, an 18 year old, reportedly attacked after an argument about mule safety at W M Miller Distillery. Smith, tears old with a wife and five children, died shortly after. Walker Smith was a son of Law Stone Smith of Statenville.
Knoxville Tenn July 30 After being confined in a box car for twenty four hours W oC Weissman claims to be a chauffeur from Jacksonville was liberated in the Louis Ville and Nashville wards last night He says he searched for his automobile in a freight train in the Atlanta yards climbed into a car loaded with household goods and slept in a rocking chair He woke to find the train in mercy His cries drew yard workers who opened the car and rescued him from a prison where the temperature had exceeded 100 degrees during the journey.
Athens Georgia July 30 Special John L Bishop adjunct professor of animal husbandry at the Georgia state college of agriculture resigns to form a partnership with Dr Harvey W Wiles pure food chemist to establish a dairy farm in northern Virginia where Walstein cattle will be bred and butter supplied to Washington hotels. He cites political conditions hindering state development and urges reasoned criticism of leadership.
In Moultrie on July 30 the trial of Jim Hart for the murder of Horace Harnage continues in superior court. The aged widow testified Hart used a shotgun to fatally attack her husband while she begged for his life. Collateral witness Tola Harnig also testified, aggravating the case as the defense faced cross examination. Jerry Hart, another defendant, remains indicted and will be tried after this case concludes.
Senator J Hamilton Lewis proposes a bill to establish July 29 as Fathers Day to honor the overlooked elder men in families. He notes existing recognition for mothers and jokes that chickens have a day, while fathers endure hard labor and neglect. He plans to introduce the measure this session, with potential speeches if action delays.
The Illinois Central declares a semi annual dividend of 2 4 percent, down 2 points from the 7 percent annual rate in effect since 1900. Directors cite unusual, flood-impacted conditions and improved May and June earnings as reasons, with traffic loss and higher costs easing. The long history shows varying rates from 7 to 8 to 5 and back to 7 percent over the decades.
Representative Wilar d Schley Howard accuses the department of justice of not exceeding past efforts to suppress prosecutions. He urges the civil service commission to submit documents related to a 1912 Atlanta campaign contributions case, claiming officials were coerced and punished workers were fleeced amid unpunished violators.
In Augusta on July of a muddy Savannah river search for Louis Meredith seven, believed drowned, as his father and many friends plunged into the water. The boy, hiding in a cornfield, feared his wrath for leaving home while his parents and a crowd watched rescue attempts.
Baltimore July 30 Wearing the skin of his own abdomen upon his right hand Dr Frederick H Baetter of Baltimore an X ray expert is recovering from a remarkable operation at Johns Hopkins hospital to save his hand four fingers of Walet were amputated a year ago after an infection caused by X rats a piece of skin the shape of the maimed member was turned back from the abdomen the injured hand bound tightly to the wound and the skin laid over it Then after a while the ends of the skin attached to the hand were begun It is nearly finished now and it is believed Dr Baetier shana will be sound and whole save for the missing fingers.
Washington July 30 Special Adams Patterson the Oklahoma negro nominated by President Wilson for register of the treasury, facing Senate opposition, sought a conference at the White House but the president was away. Patterson, who has never held public office, said he had come two weeks seeking a chance to present his case. A proposal floated that only colored persons be employed if confirmed, reviving a Cleveland era plan. Meanwhile Hunter, a colored rural carrier in Clarke and Oconee counties, will be removed August 3 with Athens set to hold exams to select a successor.
The sixth district Masons met in Macon with delegates from every lodge. At 10 o clock a public welcome was given at Mulberry Methodist Church by City Attorney A I Lane, followed by a response from A T Daniel of Griffin. A noon barbecue occurred at Idle Hour Club and business sessions ran at Macon lodge rooms, Grand Master Robert L. Colding arriving later for the master Mason degree exemplification and candidate work.
The July term of the Dawson city court ended late Tuesday after the longest session since establishment in 1888. Judge Edwards faced heavy civil and criminal dockets and successfully disposed of most cases before adjournment on July 26.
Essig Bios awarded the contract to supply winter police uniforms for Atlanta officers after a police commissioners meeting on Monday afternoon. The Essig brothers, who prepared the supplies, received the award for their work with the force.
Savannah reports the election of John Heard Hunter as president of the Brinson Railway, with John E. Foy as vice president and a slate of directors including Mills B Lane and James Imbrie. Imbrie becomes chairman, Wallis of Westinghouse-Chree-Keer Medical becomes president of that company, and Brinson’s stock sale figures place his worth around a quarter of a million dollars after obligations. The Imbrie group aims to extend the line into northern Georgia, while Mrs Brinson notes a finished Georgia railbuilding era.
In Gainesville, Bartow Cantrell and Jim Cantrell were found guilty of murder in separate trials. Mrs Hawkins, widow of Arthur Hawkins, faces trial tomorrow. Bartow, 16, testified that Jim threatened him over relations with Mrs Hawkins. Tim Cantrell, 26, admitted to involvement but initially pleaded guilty before retracting.
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