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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
6
At the Augusta Cotton Exchange the plan was urged for a world conference of cotton interests to be held in May to settle objections to the New York Cotton Exchange contracts. The call came amid expectations of broad representation from cotton groups.
A local cotton exchange decided at noon today to send representatives to the conference from the New York Cotton Exchange and importing ports in Liverpool Bremen and Havre. Resolutions condemning New York contracts will be sent to congressmen and senators from affected states. A further meeting with the New Orleans exchange was set for today with a plan to fix a date in May for the gathering and final preparations.
A House Ways and Means hearing focused on tobacco coupon restrictions. Underwood and allies attacked premium coupon schemes as aiding the big distributors, arguing a collapse of independent manufacturers and threats to jobs, while industry spokesmen warned the plan would devastate small shops and reduce competition.
Federal Judge Smth V Pherson issues a temporary injunction against enforcing the Iowa sterilization law. The ruling halts the measure returnable Waren on the 21st for further action.
Pioneer Atlanta citizen Robert Pause died Wednesday morning at 985 Gordon Street after a long illness. Funeral services were to be held at the residence at 3 30 p m officiated by Dr A F Holderby of Payne Memorial Presbyterian Church. Pause, who came to Atlanta in 1870, founded the citys first high class restaurant and became widely known for the famed Pause restaurant. He was born in Dresden Germany and lived in New York before moving to Augusta, later settling in Atlanta. He is survived by nine children among them Mrs Clara Pause, Mrs Harry Fuller, and Mrs J D Fravier Jr, with several others in Atlanta. He had retired from active business.
In St Louis on March 11 workers swept the rubble for the bodies of victims from Monday’s fire at the Missouri Athletic Club. Ten brought to the morgue, nine identified including Lucius Butt of Gallus Texas. City estimates suggest up to thirty dead with some fearing as high as forty five. relief crews of 100 laboring for days. Insurance firms expected to pay about ten thousand in claims. totals uncertain.
In Fittsburg on March 11 two young men entered Morris Coblin's pawn shop and bought a loaded revolver. One aimed it at Coblin, another moved to the safe. Coblin was shot in the head. The bandits fled. one was captured and the other escaped on a streetcar.
The home of Judge Robert Wnovl of Beantrey district was destroyed by fire today with $1000 insurance. The origin remains unknown. A single name appears in the damaged notice and the piece references a medicine label.
Chicago March 11 Women voters largely stayed home in the municipal primary across hundreds of villages and small cities as reports showed little rush to polls. Local contests drew interest in some towns, while others saw light or no participation despite expected female voting.
Washington March 11 special William J Harris chairman of the democratic state committee sent letters to committee members asking their opinion on a suitable date to meet and set the state primary rules. West contemplates resigning if he is a senatorial candidate. Bacon funeral expenses estimated around 3300 dollars. A congressional train cost and three funerals noted. Representative Hughes introduces a 475000 Hawkinsville public building bill.
William J Bryan urged adoption of postal voting and the initiative and referendum in Maryland. He cited New Zealand as a model and argued representatives should not muzzle conscience, warning misrepresentation harms governance as President Wilson once acknowledged the initiative and referendum idea was taught as wrong but later conceded error.
Washington March 13 Captain Templin W. Potts, recently retired from the navy active list by the plucking board, appeared before the senate naval committee seeking appointment to rear admiral under a bill by Senator Chilton Asi. He argued that his case is exceptional and would not set a precedent, while Rear Admiral Bloemlief of the navigation bureau warned the act could create a dangerous precedent.
The Tafirmary burned here as Mrs Meredith wife of Dr H H Meredith raced to her husband’s room but was overcome by smoke while trying to open the door. Charles Duncan assistant cashier of Citizens National Bank escaped by sliding down a portico column. Property loss estimated at 10060 dollars, covered by insurance.
New York arch today declared a quarterly dividend of 1 percent, placing the stock on a 4 percent basis. Since 1908 the annual rate stood at 3 percent. JP Morgan resigned from the board. Edwin G. Werri of Union Trust Co. of New York was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of William J. Moore.
General Shelless army marching toward Washington faced food blockades as Sacramento and Yolo County authorities cut supplies. Food shipments were halted, rumors spread, and armed districts prepared to intercept stragglers. Governor Jenneon lauded the suppression while noting the issue was vagrancy and unemployment.
Washington March 1 witnesses told the senate labor committee that costs have risen while prices fall for some goods, as working women and employers urge an investigation into the cost of living. Marie Obenauer of the Bureau of Labor Statistics said new studies on the national cost of living would be undertaken if the committee authorizes it.
Robert T Raz, former Atlanta post office clerk, indicted September 1, 1913, for pilfering one dollar silver certificates from a letter to Mrymanda Brown. Appeared before Judge Newman in the U.S. court and pleaded guilty. Judge Newman imposed ten days in the Tortion county jail and a $100 fine.
Mothers often push the same foods on all children causing indigestion and constipation. A mild laxative is advised if constipated, but no purgatives. Syrup Pepsin is praised as the ideal remedy. thousands endorse it, including Mrs. I G Patten. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is sold by druggists with a free sample offer via mail order from Monticello Iowa.
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