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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1914
Page
6
Suffragette arsonists burned nine Midland Railway coaches at Hings Norton near Birmingham early today. Suffragette literature was scattered in the vicinity as investigators searched the site for clues and motives.
A badge style advertisement extols 83 & known as a vegetable blood purifier from Swift Specific Co in Atlanta. It claims to cleanse blood, improve skin health, boost glandular activity, and banish pimples and eruptions, with the product sold at drug stores and warnings to avoid imitations.
Nashville March 16 Independent Democrats of Tennessee adjourned after calling two conventions for April 22 to nominate a supreme court judge and consider governor and railroad commissioner candidates. Speakers criticized President Wilson’s harmony plea and endorsed Governor Hooper's Republican administration, stressing state issues over national politics. The resolutions praise Hooper and criticize national party leadership while keeping state interests paramount.
A grand Monday opening at J M High Co in Atlanta showcased the Festival of Spring Fashions. Women flocked to the third floor millinery and style rooms as new Paris and New York trends were displayed with elegant dress and corsetry, promising a season of wearable, refined fashion guided by expert designers.
The text argues that Independent Democrats wielded balance of power to back a governor and uphold party platform. It condemns liquor interests seeking legislative power and warns against letting labor allies seize control, urging continued opposition to lawless liquor activities and fortitude in reform.
A statement by Burns expresses intent to aid justice, name Mary Phagan’s murderer, and pursue fair play without framing. He plans a ten to fourteen day stay in Atlanta, with assistants en route from New York, while he questions witnesses and reviews documents at the Penal Factory and with Detective Burke to advance the case.
New York March 16 The keel of battleship No 9 was laid at the navy Yard in Brooklyn marking the start of a new super dreadnaught. With 3160 tons displacement it will be larger than Pennsylvania and carry twelve 14 inch rifles in four turrets. The New York yard reports No 3 is 10 percent complete and the super dreadnaught New York is nearly ready for trials with maiden voyage in two weeks.
AT THEATERS review notes a mixed bill at the Atlanta theater with A Modern Time, an accordion act at Forsyth, and a vein of humor in Guilty moments. It praises Armstrong Clark and the Forsyth performance, highlights Beauty Is Only Skin Deep, and mentions Cantsell Walker and Jackson in sketches, with overall praise for costumes and stage energy.
Review notes strong performances in A Ragged Hero at Exo theater where Hugged Hero drew crowds. Marie Claire and Ina Brandt praised for applause worthy turns. Also Two Old Tramps at Columbia delivers lively musical numbers with Delma Woods and Russel Lin drawing cheers. Overall showcases breezy entertainment and skilled stage craft.
Representative Will iam Schley Howard told Major General J H Aleshire that he would raise the Atlanta bid discrimination issue with Major General Thomas H Barry. Aleshire promised equal opportunity for Atlanta merchants to bid on army supplies and urged swift remedy as troops may maneuver in Atlanta for centennial celebrations.
Raymond B Fosdick, former NYC comptroller of accounts, declined President Wilson's offer to become commissioner of immigration at the port of New York. He says he will continue studying police conditions in New York and prefers that work.
Obituaries and funeral notices from Villa Rica and local environs report J W Holladay of Sulphur Mining and Railroad dies after brief illness at 48, survived by wife and three children. Brewster Dodson dies after illness, survived by wife, daughter Ruth, son Willan and extended family. Mrs S J Walker dies aged 73 with four sons, two daughters, and siblings. other obituaries include Lunsden, Lewis Carpenter, Henry Guth, and O W Stafford with funeral details at Mount Vernon, Red Bone, West View, and nearby chapels.
A St Louis woman reports rapid hair growth after a home mixture of bay rum, Barbo Compound, and glycerine. She says hair grew four to five inches in weeks and that the remedy also cleanses the scalp, prevents shedding, and darkens gray hair. The recipe uses one half pint water with one ounce bay rum, a small number of Barbo Compound, and four and a half ounces glycerine, applied two to three times weekly. The ad notes ingredients available at low cost from drug stores.
Terre Haute Indiana March 1 Street cars operated with two policemen on each car amid few riders and no clear trouble. Governor’s militia warning aimed to keep peace as union officials face federal injunction hearing in Indianapolis. Efforts sought to assign blame for Saturday riot that damaged cars and injured several people.
Mayfield jurors returned a not guilty verdict on March 16 in the second trial of May Copeland and her fiance Lucian Turk for the murder of Hugh Ateluson, a Carlisle County farmer. Copeland testified she shot Steht son fearing harm. Prosecutors alleged Turk fired the fatal shot.
Premier Asquith spoke in the House of Commons expressing limited encouragement for his Ulster plan. Respondents requested detailed outlines of the local option scheme allowing nine Ulster counties to vote separately on remaining outside Dublin’s Irish government rule.
The Georgia Supreme Court heard or submitted cases including Burt Cantrsil v State from Hell MHT Walker v State from Sumter Will Whits and a State from Rind Jf Coleman et al against State from Wity Dock Chambers v State from Wilkinson and a Sumter County board of commissions matter involving Mazar and Cornell of Americus from Sumter.
The communication of Georgia Lodge Vo 38 LA AL occurs Tuesday evening at 7 30 sharp at Me ame Temple. The Fellowcraft degree will be conferred and candidates are to present themselves promptly. All duly prepared brethren are invited to meet with us. GLi THURMAN WW at Z ORIST Secretary
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