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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
10
Macon Georgia June 6 Special Professor Kyle T Alfriend of Macon issued a call for the alumni of Peabody College for Teachers in Georgia to meet in Athens on July 5. About three hundred alumni reside in Georgia.
New Albany Indiana June 6 A faithful collie named by Mrs William Winn saved her from an enraged cow in a pasture yesterday The dog seized the cow by the nose and diverted its charge allowing Mrs Winn to escape unharmed The incident highlights the dog's brave intervention and loyalty.
Unusual audience enthusiasm marks the Forsyth show as Mabel Taliaferro headlines the bill with Hetaothetaoshra in a standout vaudeville act. Despite bad weather and competing afternoon attractions, crowds have praised the star’s performance and the theater’s high class entertainment. Taliaferro, visiting Atlanta for the first time, has drawn admission prices higher than typical seats, and the act is described as exceptional and engaging.
New York June 6 Frederick H Crandell who received 2 000 000 from his uncle Edwin Hawley estate faces a suit for separation by his wife Adelaide Crandell charging abandonment cruelty and non support They cite his romance with former telegraph operator Miss McManus who worked at Southern Pacific Crandell’s lawful share followed Hawley’s death leaving five children The notice ends with an unrelated ad offering farms for sale by W W H Graham Cuero Texas.
At a Tabernacle Baptist meeting in Atlanta the congregation accepted that Dr R. MacArthur will stay on as pastor indefinitely while a search for a permanent pastor proceeds. Some minority members may dissent, and officials cite satisfactory progress. A formal statement will be issued later and outlines of the arrangement remain to be finalized.
Cambridge report notes Mrs Laura Chandler claims Radcliffe women are poor dancers while disputing a Radcliffe Magazine critique on Harvard students. Chandler, long a dance instructor for Harvard men, asserts Harvard men are the best dancers in the country and this prompts defense from Radcliffe circles.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on June 6 a mother cannot visit her son slated for execution in Scranton on June 20 for murder. She lacks fifty cents for round trip carfare. The doomed son, William Bishi, has written letters begging her to come. The husband suffers from tuberculosis and two daughters cannot work.
William A Reynolds sued for annulment in Brooklyn Supreme Court claiming he was forced to marry Mary Kilkenny after threats from his sister and brothers. A woman was sent to buy a wedding ring for ten cents and a nine cent ring with a one cent change was used. Judge Kelley reserved decision.
New York June 6 Mayor Gaynor told fifty two city officials at a hotel dinner that graft and theft have been stopped in Gotham. He praised his selections for running the city and expressed pride that the administration is honest, with no suspicion of wrongdoing among the 5,000,000 residents.
Henry Gillin and his wife argued over how many children they have. The wife claimed fourteen. the husband said sixteen. The dispute grew heated and Mrs Gillin said he struck her. He was arraigned for assault and battery but discharged by the court. They returned to Smithfield. Later it remained unclear who was correct.
Washington June 6 and Tallulah La June 6 1906 a railroad is sued for damages by Annie May Rogers widow and three children. They claim the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific carried a mob by special train from Monroe Louisiana to Tallulah Louisiana where William Rogers was lynched after being accused of murder. Trial request to review noted as to railroad liability for aiding a mob.
Five hundred sailors from the international fleet arrived in Norfolk and were greeted by Norfolk Convention Association committees. The German Moltke and Kansas bands played patriotic tunes including Star Spangled Banner and America. Local singers Miss C M Best and Miss Grace Wilson performed as all guests cheered.
Washington June 6 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor urged the house judiciary committee to report favorably on the Brantley workmen's compensation bill. He said opposition comes from lawyers doctors and ambulance chasers and that injured workers receive only 26 or 35 percent of damages when litigants. Sen Hoke Smith and Reps Hardwick and Henry with other Texas delegation members plan to protest before the vote.
Representative Thomas Upton Sisson of Mississippi proposes a revenue measure to curb a warlike spirit by taxing gun tot ers and dealers. From July 1, 1913, every weapon in warehouses or retail establishments must carry a revenue stamp costing 2.60 dollars plus 25 percent ad valorem.
Cedartown Georgia June 6 Special Beginning tomorrow the city hosts a three day men and religion convention with Atlanta speakers Dr Marion McH Hull Philip Weltner Marion M Jackson and J C Logan among the out of town guests Local men will participate and sessions span three days in city churches A Friday night social at First Baptist with refreshments Sunday features sermons from visiting speakers and a men only mass meeting at Lyceum theater the citys largest seating venue
Supreme Court Justice Keogh granted a transfer order allowing Harry K Thaw to move from Matteawan asylum to the Westchester County jail in White Plains on June 8 Thaw will remain there under court orders while further action toward his release proceedings set for June 17 continues Thaw's counsel seeks easier access during the case.
Rear Admiral E. C. Leutze announced his retirement on the battleship Utah at the Brooklyn navy yard after forty eight years in the service. He turned over command to Captain Albert Gleaves and will return to Washington, D. C. Leutze was appointed to Annapolis by President Lincoln.
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