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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1913

Page

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Wilson Keeps Eye on State Politics in New Jersey

President Wilson focused on New Jersey politics where the Democratic party is split over a jury reform bill and a senatorial contest. He also weighed suffrage questions amid a Maryland race and urged support for reform, while noting possible extra session actions.

Washington Wilson New Jersey Maryland Wiliam S. Marbury John Walter Smith Rammis Unis Wilson Hes Plat m Bea Gues Maudena Fey Todas Ty Elder J. Warren Davis Denigvritie Wares West Boubeut White House William L. Mar- Bury Ralesnace Pri- Maries Juba W. Smith Wusun Marbur Kenator Smink Marbury Jett Une Coutine Senate Congress Charles P. Neill Labor Statistics General Land Office Zynech Agricultural College Josephine Cothran Ilouse Kate Portin Cothran Rateleh N.C

Votes on sale in the toga contest cited in New Hampshire

Concord March 17 Gordon Woodbury a United States senate candidate charged a legislator offered to sell his vote and deliver three others for 1000 dollars. Two witnesses testified they were improperly approached during the long balloting. The committee adjourned for a week.

Concord N.bh Gordon Woodbury United States Henry F. Hollis Legislative Woeedbury Hollis Holts Woodbure Wiliam D. Young Woodbury John & Wheeler Manchester

Prosecution Blamed for Big Suspension in Savannah

Savannah March 17 The American Naval Stores company announced it has suspended operations with assets and liabilities totaling 4 000 000. The secretary cites government suits under anti trust laws and attacks on its construction plans as eroding credit. Creditors meeting set for Friday at a local hotel. Banks hold secured loans but fear losses while funds are sought to resume business.

Savannah American Naval Stores Company Amerval Naval Stores Company CL 1 Deluneh Pollowins Bee Bee United States Supreme Court Pia Tt Gars New York East American Ams Naval Store American Mawsl Stores Company Derern 8. PL Shotter Come Pen Patterson-Penning Company Antwerp Naval Stores Company H. Nash J. I Co. M C. J. Ary

Wisconsin Governor backs state market commission proposal

Madison Wisconsin March 17 In a message to the Wisconsin legislature Governor McGovern urges passage of a state market commission to help farmers sell their products better and reduce costs to consumers The plan aims to aid rural communities in organizing cooperative enterprises and curb unfair business practices While also addressing rural home life and slowing urban migration.

Madison Wis Wisconsin McGovern State Market Commission

Mountain slide menaces Swiss village near Fleurier

In Neuchatel near Mount Caroline residents fled as a mountain mass slid slowly downward. The top moved inch by inch threatening pine trees and prompting relocations. A similar slide at Mount Caroline began in 1889 and ended after a few hours.

Necchatel Switserland Mari F Fleurier Lake Newchatel Mount Caroline Etaktur

High Court Restraints Postmaster General Action

Washington March 11 The supreme court granted a restraining order to prevent Postmaster General Burleson from enforcing the newspaper publicity law while the court reviews its constitutionality. The injunction follows a request by Hubert C Morris attorney for The New York Journal of Commerce which challenges the act. Burleson had warned newspapers not filing required statements would be penalized.

Washington Supreme Court Burleson Hubert C. Morris New York Journal of Commerce

Sixty Mules Cremated in Nashville Stable Fire

A Nashville area stable fire tonight caused $16,000 in damage and cremated sixty mules. The building opened only by two end doors. panicked animals could not exit, their cries heard blocks away. Fire destroyed hay, fuel, and seventy pairs of harness in addition to the mules.

Nashvuur Aca

Irish Feast at Hotel Amid Strike Stance

In London March the waiters at Hotel Cech capitalized on a national banquet to strike but management yielded. About 700 patriotic Irishmen enjoyed a feast titled Ireland, a nation. John Redmond warned that Home Rule delay in the Lords fuels impatience but claimed law will come soon with imperial unity. A cablegram from the United Irish League of America announced a further $10,000 for the cause.

London Cech Ireland John KH. Redmond Irish Parliamentary Party Great Lintoin House of Lords Mr. Redmond Leudeheera United Irish League of America

Irish Prisoners Released On St Patrick Day

Nashville Tenn March 17 Police Judge Kulian in a annual custom freed all prisoners who claimed Irish heritage this St Patrick day including several who said they were sons of Firth among the total released from the station this morning

Nashville Tenn Kulian Firth

St Patrick's Day Quiet In Atlanta Observed

In Holy Week no large festivities appeared for St Patrick's Day in Atlanta. Irish groups planned be next week with celebrations. Monday March 34 was noted for commemorations by Atlanta Irishmen, with few events including a Gate City Guard masked ball at Houston arrest armory and a St Patricka musicale at the Atlanta Club.

Atlanta Houston Arrest Armory Gate City Guard Grady, Cadets St. Patrick At- Tanta Club

Keen Remains at Georgian Terrace Not Joining Ansley

Albert B Keen, popular manager of the Georgian Terrace hotel, will stay at his post. He declined an offer to become manager of the new Ansley hotel on Forsyth street after selection by J P Pound of the Ansley Hotel company. Keen will remain at the Peachtree street hotel for at least a year.

Albert Br.keen Georgian Terrace Ansley Hotel Forsyth Street Keen J. P. Pound A. Wood

Elopement Bid Thwarted by Older Sister in Atlanta

Miss Flossie Chambers of Greensboro Ga declares plans to elope with BO Whitman of Atlanta after slipping from her parents home Sunday night. Sister Nannie Chambers pursued to Forsyth and Mitchell streets and alerted detectives. Both would be elopers were arrested and ordered to return home.

Flossie Chambers Greensboro BO W. Whitman Xannie Chambers Forsyth Mitchell Streets Recordles

Flood Devastates Garland Alabama Town

Flood waters from the Sepalma River inundate Garland in Butler County destroying eight to ten stores and all dwellings with 10 to 12 feet of water. About 200 residents face starvation and exposure as rescue parties mobilize and aid pours in from Georgiana. Governor O Neal appeals for assistance while railroad service delays and washouts complicate relief efforts.

Montgomary Ala Garland Butler County O'Neal Georgiana O'Neal Thas J. J. Meinney Louisville and Nashville Railroad

Harvie Jordan Named by President Wilson

President Wilson appoints a commission to study rural credit unions and agriculture. Members include Fletcher of Florida Gore of Oklahoma Mesa of Indiana Jordan of Georgia Lea Coutter Minnesota Dr Kenyon Butterfield Massachusetts and Clarence Owen Maryland with cooperation from the American commission and Southern Commercial Congress. Delegates are also named to the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome next August.

Washington, Do Maren Yice Fletcher Itorida Gore Klahoma Mesa Tdiana Coleonel General Assembly International Institute of Agriculture Rome

Broughton’s Parting Address Tonight at Tabernacle

Dr Len G Broughton will deliver his parting address to the Tabernacle congregation Tuesday night before departing for London early Wednesday. A 6:30 reception precedes the event, and Monday he spoke at the Tabernacle Training School for Nurses graduation where five nurses earned diplomas.

Len G. Broughton Tabernacle London Broughton Tabernacle Training School Tabernacle Infirmary Macon Baptist Churches of

The Newlyweds and their Baby opens at Lyric to strong crowd

The Lyric theater saw near capacity for the opening of The Newlyweds and their Baby with the baby and principal cast drawing loud applause. Harold West as Major Not Much and Bessie Cana as Gwendolin deliver standout turns while Lois Hall sings Perhaps the most popular number Every Baby is a Sweet Bouquet.

Lyric Harold West Major Othe Countess von Hatgfeldt Mrs. Newlywed Daniel L. Murphy Bessie Cana Gwendolin Lois Hall Dolly Joly Miss Hall

Around the Clock at Forsyth Theatre in Atlanta

Forsyth Theatre presents Around the Clock this week with Bille Ritchie in a sparkling musical comedy. The show features a lively cast of women dancers and strong songs, described as witty and catchy. Performances run through the week with matinees and nightly shows.

Forsyth Theater Hillia Ritchie Bille Ritchie Bille Witchie Ritchie Sn Moon Han Atlanta Seen Matinen The Forsyth

Owls' Dance Tonight For Veterans Benefit

Aged veterans of the Joseph FL. Brown Camp No. 1 have sold tickets for a dance Tuesday night at the Owls hall and roof garden in the Thrower building. Funds raised will create a burial fund for needy members. Music program planned. ladies admitted free. others pay 50 cents.

Joseph FL. Brown Ben The Order of Owls Thrower

Aragon Hotel Clerk Dies in Sanitarium

M. O. Holmes a clerk at the Aragon hotel, known to Atlantans, died Monday night at a private sanitarium after ten days there for rheumatism of the heart. He was 24, a Wilmington, North Carolina native. his mother and two brothers reside there. Brother J. H. Holmes will arrive in Atlanta, and the remains may be sent to Wilmington.

M. OM. Holmes Aragon Hotel

Woman Swallows Poison at Greensboro Station

Grace Stilley of High Point N C drank carbolic acid before witnesses at a Greensboro passenger station. She was rushed to a hospital and is not expected to survive. Police hold W R Sizemore, a cousin, who later admitted he accompanied her to Danyule Virginia and that she had married William Hicks of High Point five years ago. He claimed a separation months ago and that she used her maiden name. Police found two insurance policies naming Sizemore as beneficiary and two vials of carbolic acid in his satchel. investigators say he may have prior knowledge of the act.

Greensboro N.C Grace Stilley High Point W. R. Sizemore Polae Sizemore Fast Danyule William Dlicks High Paint Sezimore

Protest Over Martha's Home Move Sparks Local Outcry

Residents near Battle Hill protest the relocation of Martha's Home from 168 West Baker Street to the Gordon Street area near Battle Hill. A Seventh Ward Improvement Club committee plans to visit John J. Eagan to urge another move. Battle Hill property owners warn the new site harms their neighborhood. Wyrryon Court opens March 17 as city court begins a busy term with civil and criminal cases listed.

Martha’s Baker Street Pierce Gordon Street Battle Hill Battle Hil Seventh Ward Improvement Club John J. Eagan Thig Marcellus Anderson James M. Wright W. S Herrin S. N. Dallas Wrryeronn Court

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