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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
18
President Wilson aims to drive tariff revision before Congress reconvenes in April. He plans to unite parties, consult leaders, and secure White House support for a bill reflecting Cabinet views and national interests while avoiding rushed hearings.
Washington wired plan outlines sending cadre of college men to sea aboard warships to gain experience. The scheme would assign students to mess and listen to officers, with weeks and quarters arranged as officers see fit for training aboard ships.
Reports from Atlanta describe the total lunar eclipse beginning about 15 minutes after moonrise, with observers noting a yellow crescent phase at first and the sky brightening as the shadow passed. The event lasted about an hour and a half, ending with the partial phase as the moon emerged. The next notable eclipse is expected March 11, 1914, with an almost total lunar eclipse anticipated.
In Nashible Tent Maren 22 Colamtio Penn plans to vote next Wednesday on extending city limits to allow women to vote if they are taxpaying. Annexation of suburbs rises as an issue and trade bond gains an election favorable to taxpayers. The question of feminine participation was raised, with a special today avoiding a negative result.
Hopkins, a 23 year old Anderson man, attempted to board a moving train near Waterworks Station No 2 to seek work with the Inmans. His foot slipped on a stone as he leaped, wheels ground it to pulp, and he was rushed to Atlanta hospital where doctors fear amputation between knee and ankle. He came to Atlanta two weeks ago leaving his widowed mother in Anderson.
An old ad offering remedies including kidney and liver, rheumatic, diabetes, nervous system, and stomach relief. It promotes free advice and samples and directs readers to Warner's Safe Hemedien Co Dept 274 Rochester NY for the remedy desired.
A testimonial from Frank Carr of San Francisco praises Warners Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy claiming three bottles cured years of kidney trouble and back pain with improved urination and swelling. The note urges analysis of urine to cut medical bills.
Judge J N Bateman J H Blake and H H Brown were indicted on three counts including larceny after trust simple larceny and cheating and swindling. The grand jury also named additional defendants in connection with a large poolroom swindle that allegedly cost victims thousands of dollars. Bonds were set at 5000 each as Bateman remained in Florida awaiting further action and he denied all charges vigorously.
In New York on March 22, eastern railroads including Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania and Delaware Lackawanna and Western faced an arbitration board under the Edman act. Firemen testified against higher wages claiming profits belong to stockholders as locomotives grow larger yet labor burdens ease. Witnesses cited monthly pay from sixty to seventy dollars versus one hundred or more today. The hearing continued with data suggesting reduced trip time with two firemen and a rebuttal noting greater tonnage.
Paria reports the Eiffel tower wireless station received a short, incomplete message from Arlington but interference and stormy atmospheric conditions blocked clear communication. Commander Henry H. Hough and Professor Asaph Hall aid nightly French observers. progress expected to resume after storm season and a stronger transmitter is installed next winter.
Washington March 22 Appeal afters appeal was made unsuccessfully today to various members of the supreme court of the United States by attornerys for Claude Swanson Allen for a writ of error to review his conviction for participating in the Hillsville Va courthouse shooting. The attorneys claim their client had been twice placed In jeopardy for the same offense in violation of the federal constitution. Chief Justice White declined to issue the writ. He signaled no federal right was involved and suggested applying to other justices. Justice Hughes reviewed the case. two attorneys stayed in Washington to resume appeals Monday to reach other justices in hopes of saving the convicted man who is to die March 28 at Richmond.
James B Cutten died late last night at his brother W T Cutten s home 166 Calhoun avenue after a long illness Funeral services were held this afternoon at the North Rome Methodist church conducted by Rev B H Trammell and Rev C L Conn Pallbearers were C E Millican Frana Holbroscks LFP Goodner FE Pruitt J A McCutcheon and A D Millican
RP Shepherd of St. Louis editor of Front Rank and several religious periodicals is expected in Atlanta next Sunday to lecture all week at the Georgia School of Methods for Sunday School Workers at the First Christian church. Beginning Monday, March 31, three sessions daily feature leaders and Bible school method students. Hazel A Lewis of Cincinnati is expected, along with W E Frazee, J Randall Farris, Robert M Hopkins, Dr T Q Bricker, and Rev W O Foster among others in daily programs.
Governor Haines signed the corporation sole act in Augusta authorizing the Roman Catholic bishop of Portland to form parish corporations with trustees including the bishop vicar general and pastor plus two laymen. The six executive committee members of French Canadian Catholics, twice interdicted for agitation toward dissolving the corporation, were condemned again by church authorities for impudence and rebellion in an Rome letter to Bishop Walsh.
Fulton county commissioners reopen discussion on employing Detroit asphalt expert. He claims 0 miles need paving and a plant can deliver 12 000 yards of mixed asphalt, citing $200 000 saved in eight years. Proposed pay near 4000 yearly, with controversy over offering 3000.
Nearly a thousand invitations issued for a grand ball at Taft Hall Auditorium Armory hosted by the Governors Horse Guards. The Fifth Regiment Georgia Militia staff and officers and the Seventeenth Infantry attend. dancing starts at 3 PM and goes to midnight or later. Organizers Marshall Todd Chairman Harry Andrews and Ho Johnson oversee arrangements.
As finals end for Yale junior and senior classes, the student council reports a full and successful test of the honor system. School authorities confirm the system functioned smoothly with no incidents noted during the examination period.
Advertisement notes that Diapepsin neutralizes stomach upset caused by fermentation and gas. It claims fast relief in five minutes, preventing distress after meals and allowing people to eat favorite foods without fear. It markets a history of widespread use by millions of men and women.
A seasoned food provider with fifteen years in high grade hotels and clubs including the Capital City Club proclaims his expertise. He emphasizes serving customers with the newest and best offerings and invites trust in his culinary selections for the table.
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