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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
3
A witness described returning home after reporting car number and name, learning the man had died only when city detectives informed them in the afternoon. The account notes the person did not realize the fatal outcome at first.
The Globe Clothing Company advertises straw hats and straw braids with cool Palm Beach suits at 7 50, soft shirts, and men and young men suits at 15. Bathing suits priced from 50 cents to 3 dollars, with parcel post on out of town parcels. Regulars and boys lines highlighted.
An elderly Atlanta clothing businessman Mr. Liebermuth died after hospital transfer demands, survived by a widow and three daughters. In Smyrna on Magleita Highway three young men, Junius Haile Wallace Draper and Lex Clay, escaped a crash when a speeding car hit a rut and overturned into a ditch. Clay and Draper suffered injuries, while bystanders aided, and Dr. Page arranged rapid transport to Atlanta for care.
Augusta Ga May 31 Special The board of arbitrators delivered findings in the Georgia and Florida railroad dispute with engineers and firemen. A dissent by A W Anderson argues against the majority wage increase and warns it could force wage cuts elsewhere, threaten the road’s viability, or even endanger the public utility and regional development.
The Atlanta Constitution promotes a campaign offering thirteen automobiles valued up to $2,526 and nine $750 self player pianos. Entrants are urged to join within thirty days, with extra cash or vote bonuses for new business and club groups, stressing personal effort and peer urging to secure a prize.
The city reports a drizzle in parts of Atlanta ending a 22 day drought as forecasters say the spell is breaking. Elsewhere, traffic and streets show damp patches with occasional downpours near East Lake and Sixth and Seventh streets. The storm system moves slowly, with forecasts predicting more rain to come.
Montreal report details the Storstad limping into harbor with bow crushed and debris amid a fatal collision. A warrant of arrest, issued by the Guebec admiralty, was affixed to the mainmast by registrar W. Simpson Walker. Captain Anderson defended his actions, saying the Storstad tried to keep its bow in the hole before docking amid inquiries by Canadian authorities.
More than 1 000 Fulton Bagand Cotton mill operatives gathered at White City park to hear labor leaders push the strike. Speakers Miles Smith and Marks urged broad support from Atlanta churches and nationwide workers while noting 6 000 Atlanta workers would share salaries and 2 000 000 others back the strike financially. The rally warned the strike could affect all Atlanta mills and the Southeast as commissaries opened for strikers and housing transfers were arranged. A second protest is set for Decatur and Moore streets tomorrow at 11. The strike arose after eighty unionists were fired.
The two week Baptist evangelical campaign in Atlanta concluded Sunday with two mass meetings. Men gathered at the Bhou theater where Dr Lincon McCannel spoke on Brains and Backbone. Women met at the First Baptist church with Mrs J H Dew delivering the address. A grand rally will close the campaign at the Auditorium Armory on Sunday June 7 with participation from all Baptist Sunday schools and organizations.
Carrollton Georgia May 22 special report says Rome Carrollton and Cedartown Chambers of Commerce and Central railroad officials met to discuss proposed changes to the Chattanooga division schedule. Wright Willingham of Rome elected chairman. Rome Carrollton committees approve the plan Cedartown opposes likely to challenge before the railroad commission.
Cedartown Georgia gears up for the second annual Cedartown Chautauqua opening Thursday June 4. Alkahest Lyceum system provides top attractions. Business district decorates for a holiday mood and many homes display flags and bunting. An opening day automobile parade will feature decorated cars and pretty girls.
Savannah Georgia May 1 Special. While cutting paper dolls Saturday morning Mary Angela the young daughter of Mr and Mrs W G suffered a throat injury after the scissors went into her neck. The incident occurred as she was making paper dolls at home and prompted medical examination.
Bruggemann of 528ast Broughton Street fell on stairs and slashed her throat with scissors. She died this morning after long suffering and failed efforts to save her life. A child pulled the blade free and cried out to her mother. An examination revealed a severed artery.
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