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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1913

Page

8

MacVeagh Defends Olmargarine Settlement Ruling

Chicago March 9 Franklin MacVeagh former secretary of the treasury defends his decision in the oleomargarine prosecutions settlement of 123000 claiming no fraud occurred and the cases concerned technical liability not fraud The settlements followed bureau of internal revenue testing that ultimately showed the oil used was artificially colored by sulfur. the government accepted the offers as the best evidence possible and to avoid larger damages The matter was paused to accommodate Congress and the federal court before final action by Landis</analysis>

Chicago Franklin MacVeagh Secretary of the Treasury Macteagh Bureau of Internal Revenue Ohio Louisville Bureau Bureau of Animal Industry Stili Auita Department Landis Treasury Congress Jude Kennesaw M Landis

Mutinous Mood In Balkan Front Entanglements Reported

A Constantinople dispatch says Enver Bey commands 20000 troops at San Stefano to halt Tehatalja forces whose loyalty is questioned. Greek losses at Janina are estimated at 1800. Epirus campaign total Greek casualties total 16000. Essad Pasha claims he resisted until despair, losses 7500 in four months. Adrianople bombarded by Allies. Turkish forts reply. Tohatalja reports unclear.

London Constantinople Enver Bey San Stefano Tehatalja Janina Daily Telegraph Epirus Essad Pasha Adrianople Bulair Torgut Reis Quist Tohatalja

Citizens praise work of Atlanta University visit

A group led by Samuel M Inman and Linton C Hopkins toured Atlanta University on Friday and praised the school’s thorough program and its positive impact on Georgia’s Black population. They viewed classrooms, heard a Te Deum, and lauded President Ware’s leadership and the institution’s role in educating teachers for Georgia.

Samuel M Inman Coolnet W JL. Peel Linton CG Hopkins Atlanta University Colonel Pool Atlanta Inman Ware Hopkins Judge Whiskins Lrustle

New York To Begin City Spring Clean Up Effort

New York will launch a thorough spring cleanup led by Dr William as head of the city sanitary department. The plan relies on voluntary public aid and cooperation from officials and private groups to purge filth and rubble from winter deposits. The effort will stage different days for various city sections under Army Surgical Corps veteran supervision.

New York New York City MicWillan City Sanitary Army Surgical Corps Gorgas Cuba

Peach crop not hurt by cold weather says Georgia Fruit Exchange

Manager Marks reports after collecting orchard reports that the peach crop remains in good condition and a bountiful, satisfactory yield is expected. The Georgia Fruit Exchange is expanding its selling network across eastern and western distribution centers to handle a bumper season.

Hon? Marks Georgia Fruit Marks

Federal court to direct grand jury on oil firm tax probe

A federal district court is expected this week to instruct the special grand jury summoned to reopen the investigation into alleged oil and gasoline tax frauds. The jury, impaneled days ago, has subpoenaed four witnesses and includes officers of a Letsville oil group involved in cotton seed oil production.

Federal District Court Letsville Omapany

Lipton to Challenge Cup With New Shamrock Fourth Vessel

Sir Thomas Lipton plans a fourth Shamrock yacht to regain the America’s Cup. He sent the challenge to the New York Yacht Club, which holds the cup under the deed of gift. The new racer will be built by Nicholson of Southampton and likely sailed by Captain Sycamore. The Shamrock III is pictured with Lipton in a yachting cap amid talk of lifting the cup. The race is expected in 1915.

Sir Thomas Lipton Sir Thomas New York Nicholson Southampton Sycamore England

Thirty three confirmed by Bishop Nelson at St Lakes

At St Lakes Episcopal church Bishop Nelson of the Atlanta diocese confirmed a class of thirty three mainly young people. Dr C. Wilmer assisted. The occasion highlighted Mrs William P D Grant, a distinguished state figure, as a new Episcopal convert. Grant, praised for majesty and poise, expressed sincere devotion as she spoke the sacred words. Mass Grant is the mother of John Wend and Mrs John Marshall Slaton.

St Lakes Episcopal Church Nelson Atlanta Co B Wiimer William PD Grant Ativer Har Episcopal Church Mra Mass Grant John VV John Marshall Slaton

First Hint of Spring Crowds Coney Island Tradition Returns

New York on March 9 sees the city greet spring with large crowds at parks beaches and avenues. Central Park and Fifth Avenue fill with visitors as 75000 plus enjoy the mild day. Beachgoers at Coney Island Brighton Rockaway and Ocean Parkway mark the season with reopenings and a long awaited stroll on the shore.

New York Parks Tre Neen York Central Park Fifth Avenue Upper Broadway Conegaland Brighton Beach Ocean Parkway Rockaway Beach

No More Families Wanted on Isthmus

Panama March 9 after the first of April the Isthmian Canal Commission will place obstacles in the way of employees bringing their family to the Isthmus by withdrawing their reduced transportation rates. Mason cites congestion in employees quarters in towns the zone and the impending abandonment of quarters at Gergana. The situation may not improve until new buildings are erected elsewhere in the zone. An executive order signed by President Taft on February 24 prohibits entry into continental territory of the United States from the canal zone or other insular possessions of both skilled and unskilled alien laborers.

Panama Isthmian Canal Commission Mason Gergana Taft United States Canal Zone Othe

Jenkins County Organizes Girls Canning Club

Millen Ga March 8 Special The Jenkins county board of education approved funds to secure the State Agricultural College offer for organizing girls canning clubs. Miss Mary E Creswell State superintendent influenced the move during a talk with School Superintendent W V Lanier. A competent local worker will be appointed to begin the work soon.

Millen Board of Education Jenkins County State Agricultural College Jenkina Mary E Creswell W V Lanier

Business Houses Burn in Presque Isle Fire

In Presque Isle Maine on West Main Street the Green's block and Friedman's block were consumed by a large fire destroying about thirteen business establishments. Fire crews fought the blaze through the night, limiting further damage to surrounding structures and prompting official inquiries into the cause and losses. Local merchants assess total damages while residents look to aid efforts and insurance settlements.

Presque Isle Green Friedman West Main Street

Government Working on the Watson Case in Georgia Court

The Watson obscenity case, charged with sending lewd literature through mails, sits on the docket of the U S district court in Georgia. Special post office investigators have lingered on the matter for weeks, with trial likely midweek after August docket call.

Augusta Thomas Watson United States Mats United States Court of the Southern District of Georgia Savannah Speer Im Post Office Department Watson Watson Pub Brisot Alexande Ickerman Ign

Bryan Calls Himself Connecting Link in Canadian Address

Washington March 9 Secretary of State Bryan and Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels occupied seats on the platform at a NMC meeting today introducing J A McDonald of Porouto a prominent Canadian editor. McDonald was praised as the great Canadian with interest in both nations. Bryan called himself the connecting link between the president and the outside world and voiced support for unity among English speaking people through reciprocity and friendly relations between the United States and Canada.

Washington Bryan Josephus Damnels J A. McDonald Porouto NMC McDonald United States Canada

Springtime Weather Forecast for Week Across Nation

Weather bureau bulletins indicate fair skies and near normal temperatures nationwide for the coming week. Light precipitation expected with no general storm likely to cross the country.

Washington Weather Bureau

Judge Isaac to Open Law Office in Macon

Announcement of a new law firm to be formed in Macon by A H L Heyward of Macon and Judge Max Isaac of Brunswick. The partnership will be A H L Heyward and Max Isaac with headquarters in Macon, while Judge Isaac continues his Brunswick office. The firm will specialize in equity and real estate matters.

Isaac Macon Brunswick TE Heyward Max Isaac HL Heyward

Arbitration Board to Hear Erdman Wage Dispute

Three men will meet in New York tomorrow to arbitrate the Erdman law dispute between fifty four eastern railroads and their 35000 firemen. The neutral board includes Ww Atterbury, Albert Phillips, and William L. Chambers, with a decision due by April 2. The firemen seek higher wages tied to locomotive size, while railroads warn of costly increases and expect rule changes from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The case caps a year of contention and threatened strikes that could affect 50 million people.

New York Conference Committee of Managers of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Ww W Atterbury Pennsylvania Railroad Albert Phillips Firemen'’S Organization William L. Chambers Washington International Court Samoa Spanish Treaty Claims Commission Chambers Erdman Act Roade Erdman Rallroad Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Carter The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Light to Be Turned On the Chinese Tongs Trial

New York on March 9 1921 George iDay Yung faces murder charges as the On Leong Tong member. Assistant District Attorney Wassergogel plans to reveal the tong networks spanning Philadelphia Chicago and San Francisco. Trials highlight a tong war with five deaths and coordinated battles across cities. Unusual safeguards will be taken at Yung's trial to prevent clashes between rival factions.

New York George iDay Yung Wassergone Fin On Tong Yung Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Wasservogel Hip Singa Inez Walhol Funes

Sulfosol Promised As Direct Blood Remedy For Rheumatism

An old medical advert touts Sulfosol a direct blood absorbing remedy for rheumatism gout and blood diseases. It claims a sulfur-based vitalizer removes taints and purifies the blood and urges readers to obtain it from druggists or contact the Sulfoseo Company in New York for a booklet.

Sulfceo Company Washington St New York

Lauder Opens Two-Show Vaudeville Run in Atlanta

World famous Harry Lauder brings a noted vaudeville company to Atlanta for a two performance engagement. He performs over an hour, drawing loud enthusiasm from diverse audiences across the South. Matinee is this afternoon at 2:30 with a second show tonight, many seats still available.

Atlante Comado South Lauder

The Stew of the Rose at the Grand this week

Keith Vaudeville presents The Stew of the Rose with George Beban and eight selected players. A pretty Atlanta baby girl, Nellie Nichols, Bert Melrose and the Meer Sisters perform with Andrew Kelley, Lowe and Sterling, and McClain and Mack provide instrumental comedy.

George Beban Atlanta Nellie Nichols Bert Melrose O Meer Sisters Andrew Kelley Lowe and Sterling McClain and Mack

Whose Little Girl Are You at Forsyth

A musical farce titled Whose Little Girl Are You appears at the Forsyth this week with three daily performances. The production carries praise from discerning critics and has set attendance records in Wells theaters.

Forsythle Forsyth Wells

A Lucky Hoodoo at the Lyric Tonight

Billy B Vane stars in A Luck Hoodoo a week long musical comedy at the Lyric. The show highlights Vans comic talents with a plot in two acts as Vi Van a theater property man and later a handyman around a fortune teller’s parlor.

Billy B Vane Vans Vi van Steve Gall

President Wilson weighs ambassador picks as names drift in

Washington March 9 President Wilson has not finalized his list of ambassadors. Richard Olney of Massachusetts may head Great Britain, William F McCombs could become France's ambassador, and T W Gregory of Austin might head Mexico. Charles Crane could go to St Petersburg or Peking, Augustus Thomas to France, Frederick C Penfield to Europe, Henry N Morganthau or Thomas Nelson Page considered for ambassadorships. Colton Thomas Birch likely to Belgium, WoW Bridge to Latin America, John Bassett Moore for first assistant secretary, Bibb Graves urged for assistant secretary of war, W R Holister to be considered for assistant postmaster general, F D Roosevelt seen as possible assistant secretary of the navy.

Washington Wson Richard Olney Massachusetts Great Britain Mt Combs France T W Gregory Austin Texas Mexico Charles Crane Chicago St Petersburg Pekin Augustus Thomas Franca McCombs Germany Frederick C Penfield Germanytown Russia Austria Turkey Henry N Morganthau New York Thos Nelson Page Colton Thomas Birch Bryan Belgium Ow Bridge Latin America John Bassett Moore Bibb Graves Alabama W R_ Holister

Officer 666 Melodramatic Farce at Atlanta Theater

Cohan and Harris present Officer 666 at the Atlanta theater a melodramatic farce by Augustin MacHugh. It features a witty plot with plausible cops and engaging crooks in a three night run beginning Thursday with a Saturday matinee. Seats go on sale today.

Atlanta Officer 666 Mesars Cowan Harris Crook Jimmy Valentine Augustin MacHugh

Not a cigar sold in Brunswick Sunday

Brunswick Galatea 9 Special The druggists of Brunswick cannot get the new Sunday law on straight After meetings they decided to close on Sundays only drug stores open for sale of medicines The town faced its tightest Sunday as news dealers avoided street distribution and clubs kept to medicine sales only

Brunswick Galatea Brunswick

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