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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1913
Page
9
Washington reports indicate President Wilson to face strong discussion on women suffrage as a constitutional amendment is formally presented. Leaders from the movement press for action while party members voice cautious openness and warn against political repercussions.
Weather reports warn of an early frost endangering Georgia peaches. A brisk night and ice across orchards threaten blooms, with damage expected to affect the crop. Growers monitor temperatures and wind for protection and yield impact.
Second-hand lumber and brick offered by S M Truitt and Son for affordable building supplies.
Washington March 17 The nomination of Chairman Wm F McCombs of the Democratic National Committee to be ambassador to France was prepared at the White House and as I was about to be transmitted to the Senate it was withheld at McCombs request He McCombs has said to accept the post and the delay does not mean a change in his intention It was said McCombs was made to speed progress with the organization of the Democratic National Committee that he profiles would be in a position to broaden within 4 months It is not improbable that Mr McCombs will remain as chairman of the Democratic National Committee and he may return before the next presidential campaign to take up active political work.
Washington reports Ashurst renewed his attack on the armor plate trust declaring a March 3 action by the former Secretary of the Navy split armor contracts for large tonnage among three companies. The resolution accuses the firms of forming a state trust and notes the price was 26 dollars per ton higher than prior contracts. The bill would direct the secretary to send the full record of armor plate contracts from the last twenty five years.
Clarence Linder of Hartwell files a voluntary petition in federal court amid one of the state’s notable business collapses. The filing shows assets around 90 and liabilities near 100, with Linder a former bank vice president at Poophos Bank, once prominent socially and in business, the petition citing his involvement and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
A historical clipping notes 6000 acres of timber sold for 65000 alongside discussion of a Mulge River timber pattern. The market context references Nashvdi Tenn and Shreveport with plans for a late plant employing several hundred workers, and a prior value around 83000. The item hints at industry scale and regional employment impact.
W H Manss of Chicago was named vice president and general manager of the Southern Settlement and Development organization by Davies Warfield, president of the organization. The announcement followed a meeting of the executive committee in Baltimore on March 17.
A Baltimore March committee, chaired by Davies Warfuli, examined the resam mordation proposal for an active vice promduut ti ob Komadenae 7 8. It named Mans as lead candidate and formed subcommittees with broad powers, listing executives and regional figures from Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, and St Louis to study agriculture, industry, and credit policy.
Five damage suits seeking 79000 in the superior court arise from a February 6 collision between two cars of Georgia Railway and Power Co at Lee street and Oglethorpe avenue. Plaintiffs include Mrs Thomas Carden and her husband seeking 31090 and 10000 respectively, Miss Eulie Cox 900 and her father 90000, and Philip Tenebaum, injured bicyclist, seeking 1d.
The executive and central committees of prominent Atlanta women, backing the Elias White endowment, prepare a June 4 special edition of The Atlanta Constitution. Meetings at 11 a.m. in The Constitution assembly room will hear reports from committee chairs and the advertising department.
English born traveler and lecturer Dr George Holford Cowles will speak tonight at the YS MC4 on the conditions of life in New Zealand and Australia. He has lived in New South Wales, seen work in Fiji and other islands, and will discuss legislation and customs. He will also present a second talk at the Bret Methodist church on missionary work from Cannibalism to Christianity.
On March 17 President Wilson wore a shamrock sprig with secretary Tumulty noting similar tributes around the executive offices. Danials and other officials received sprigs, while the House and Senate celebrated with green ribbons and carpet as Irish colors appeared in the Capitol ahead of the extra session.
A two day gathering in Indianapolis brings grand masters from states including Alabama Florida Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maryland Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee. Noted attendees include Daniel A Green, Jevpe Botalaver, Jo Shryock, Jacob Lambert, and Charles Comstock among others. The program remains informal with visitors sharing ideas.
Washington March 17 Faggage in excess of 5 inches in any dimension other than width may be charged at excess rates by railroads per a decision by the interstate commerce commission. If a trunk measures more than 74 inches carriers may refuse to accept it. Charges may not exceed the five pound excess baggage rate per inch. Widths may run to 90 inches in length and 12 inches in diameter. After tests notice a railroad may refuse franks with bulging sides or sides not opposite each other.
Federal warrants issued in San Francisco target Maury I Diggs and F Drew Caminetti of Sacramento under the Mann act for alleged involvement with Lela Norris and Maria Wotring ton Sorority girls aged 19 and 20. Diggs formerly an architect, Caminetti son of State Senator A A Caminetti, now a U S land commissioner applicant. The women are in their fathers’ homes on $1000 bonds. the husbands remain jailed.
Mrs N W Ward, a boarding house keeper at 12 and 16 Bliss Street, sues George Puller Construction for 10900 in damages claiming her boarders fled, furnishings ruined, and health harmed by the new Winecoff hotel work at Peachtree and Tiliis streets. She cites noise, dust, debris, dynamiting, street blocking, and a porch pile as key nuisances. represented by Watkins & Latimer.
Washington March 17 The fight to save Porter Charlton from being returned to Italy for the murder of his wife at Lake Cuomo opened in the Supreme Court today as Shallton’s attorneys argued the US cannot surrender an American citizen by treaty or statute for trial abroad They contended Italy’s refusal to extradite its citizens negates the Italian penal code and urged New Jersey insanity as a defense to extradition The court will hear oral arguments likely the last day of March or April.
The forecaster says fair and warm weather will continue after a sharp 20 point climb yesterday. Morning temperature hit 41 degrees, rising to around 46 by afternoon. Office ad notes Underwood Typewriter offering high grade stenographers via Miss Hitt.
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