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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
2
Senate committees begin questioning senators alphabetically starting tomorrow with Ashurst Bacon Bankhead and Borah as tariff revision continues. Wilson works on currency reform while party leaders plan caucus actions and a broad push to shape the 62nd Congress with strong campaign organization.
The Players club of Atlanta will present The Importance of Being Earnest tomorrow evening June 8 at the Grand. Mrs T B Felder is president. Cast includes Mrs John Marshall Slaton Mrs Henry Bernard Scott Mrs William Owens Miss Hidreth Burton Smith and Messrs Lamar HN Marshall Adair Hamilton Douglas Jr Frank Taylor. Gold boxes mark seating and the audience is expected to be among the season’s largest and most fashionable. A supper at the Pleamont Driving club will follow.
Mater and Berkele announce in At lunta an exhibition of new Minton Brgilan china with a Minton representative presenting samples. Attendees can view attractive service plates priced from 0 to 500 per dozen, praised by experts as worth the visit.
Wathan Strauss, prominent New York merchant and philanthropist, arrived today on the Steamer Caronia after a reported fervous breakdown. Officials say his condition is not described as benurted and he is believed to be resting ashore.
Detroit pitcher Al Klawitter was sold today by the Detroit Americans to the Sacramento club of the Pacific Coast league the transfer announced in Detroit Michigan on June 1.
Sam Saloshin aged 27 formerly of Atlanta is dead in Denver. The body will be brought to Lyerly for burial with funeral details to be announced later. Mrs. BR Knox, long ill in Atlanta, is interred at Alpine near Lyerly. she was wife of B L Knox and well known locally.
Mrs Richard Day of Trian Teerly Ga died at a Chattanooga sanitarium while being treated for illness. Her body was brought to Pennaville Ga for interment. she leaves a husband and five children. Mrs Parr of Woodstock died at home after illness of about two years and will be interred at Bascomb Cemetery. she leaves a husband one son and two daughters. Jackson aged died at a local sanitarium at Karlork Sroda. survived by sister Mrs Marion Walter of Augusta. interment to be held in nearby city.
Merrill Mayfield a five month old baby of Mr and Mrs W Mayfield of 318 Oakland avenue died at home late Sunday night The funeral is set for Pleasant Grove Georgia today at 11 o clock The committees are chairman DB Wiles and senators Crane Massachusetts Jackson Maryland and Sanders Tennessee for the committee and Weeks Massachusetts Burke South Dakota Words Iowa and Fairchild New York for the congressional committee
Greek and Bulgarian forces clash as Bulgaria presses near the frontier while Greek headquarters order restraint. The Greek minister at Sofia protests Bulgarian provocation, Servian leaders meet at the frontier, and rumors say Premier Venizelos has resigned over the war stance. Premiers from Bulgaria and Servia discuss possible settlements on disputed issues.
Frank pressed for a rented room to hide a body and to avoid discovery as investigators and reporters discuss alleged telephonic threats and witness manipulation. Conflicting accounts involve Sheriff Mangum, detective statements, and the status of James Conley at the station.
Atlanta grocers and butchers organize a three month weekly half holiday starting June, July, August. A parade of over a thousand grocery wagons to celebrate the Wednesday half holiday inaugurations through downtown streets. Hundreds of prizes and films, parks, and Piedmont Lake attract crowds. Employees form teams for a weekly league.
The annual Sunday school report tabulation shows nineteen schools with most increases over the prior year. First Christian rose from 500 to 903 attendees, aided by a contest with Second Baptist. A publicity plan for three months draws interest, with several churches listed, including St Paul Methodist and Central Presbyterian, detailing attendance figures and changes from the previous year.
Charleston, $C, dune L George Needham manager and Etarace Mila outfielder were released today by the Charleston club of the South Atlantic League. Gould Menefee catcher had been offered the manager's berth. Milania brother of Clyde Milan of the Washington Senators.
The annual Church of the Brethren conference opened at Winona Lake with attendees from every state. Thousands gathered as a hard rain soaked many, and they searched for shelter while the business sessions were set to begin the rest of the week.
Rail promotion offers round trip from Atlanta at 16.70 dollars with proportional fares from other points. June Reel Pullman and Sipingares through Eins provide complete service. Ticket Office and Sanabizes handle sales.
Miss Kittie M. Thornton aged 24 of LaGrange died at her home late Sunday night after a short illness. She was sister in law of Judge Kent and Mrs Albert K E Thornton of Atlanta. Survived by mother Mrs J P Thornton LaGrange two brothers Thomas J Thornton and Steve W Thornton and aunt Mrs Henry Banks Sr. Funeral arrangements to be made tonight.
Madrid June 1 Count Alvaro de Ramanones resigned as premier last month. He has now resumed the premiership with his ministry, returning at the request of King Alfonso. The cabinet will stay intact.
Montevideo June 1 The chamber of deputies has approved a measure providing for an eight hour day for workmen, aligning with labor reforms and setting a standard for working hours. The vote signals a shift toward improved working conditions for laborers across the country.
New York June 1 negotiation by the Mexican government of a foreign loan about 100 million dollars for governmental purposes and the National Railways of Mexico has been completed. An issue of 10 million two year notes maturing tomorrow was announced, with plans for meeting the railway notes revealed after Paris financing progress. Officials expect further announcements on both government and railway financing. Rebel leader Longoria killed twenty one federals and six federals died in Colombia. Zapata campaign to be led by Generals Rabago and Oropeza from El Paso. Northern forces remain under General Tellez, Mercede, and Ojada. all are new leaders.
The College Girls a up to date tabloid musical comedy and a busy vaudeville bill play the Bijou all week. Strong chorus looks and bright lines set a lively tone with fetching costumes and tuneful music. Keith Vaudeville Lillian Shaw headlining Forsyth with Jack Hazard music acts Paul Sedom Poems in Marble Ward and Curran and more headline the varied program Horace Wright and Reng Tistrick top local favorites.
Indianapolis June 1 after a two mile chase four policemen fired at a barefooted burglar named Willan Willame believed to terrorize the south side for months. He was captured early today and identified by a resident whose home he is alleged to have entered last night. The suspect has been linked to multiple assaults on women.
President Wilson and cabinet members army and navy officers and many national figures attend a memorial service at Cathedral Close Mount Saint Alban. Principal addresses delivered by Chaplain G L Bayard and Bishop Alfred Harding.
Rome June 1 Pope Pius XII will turn 78 tomorrow and has received countless birthday telegrams. He will spend the day quietly with relatives and close aides in the Vatican apartments. Cardinal O Connell of Boston met him in farewell audience and described the pope as strong and alert. The Pontiff asked about the Boston missionary congress due in October and noted it would include about sixty bishops from the United States and Canada.
In Santiago and other towns, thousands protested against Papal Nuncio Monseigneur Sibilla archbishop of Elde calling him persona non grata. Appointed in 1909, he drew applause and ire for leaving the cathedral during Tunersi services in 1910 over rank in the centenary celebrations.
Chicago June 1 The Illinois senate welfare commission plans to study ties between low wages and vice at its meeting next Friday. The panel aims to fix a fair minimum wage for Chicago breadwinners and families and to measure how many earn below it. It will examine how wage insufficiency affects vice and domestic stability. More than 100 summonses have been issued to witnesses.
Delegates from across the country arrive in Washington for the twenty sixth annual convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to meet tomorrow for a day long session.
Madrid June 1 The parliament today informed the foreign minister that the Vatican would accept the new Spanish law taxing church properties of 11 kinds.
An old advertisement touts Grovh's Tasteless Tonic as a general strengthening remedy that drives out malaria and boosts the system. It claims to be a true appetizer for adults and children, targeting weakness and loss of appetite with a price of 50 cents.
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