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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1913

Page

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Peach Crop Safe Except In North Reports Growers

Reports from Georgia peach growers show the crop mostly escaped frost damage, with the heaviest toll in northern counties. Middle Georgia orchard belts report minor losses and expect frost tonight, while orchards in central regions indicate the crop weathered the cold well and should remain largely safe.

Georgia Middle South Georgia Middle Georgia Macontia Peventeer Ros Willingham Hinston County Fort Valley Te H Rumah Marehalmville

Phone Your Want Ads Today

Want ad copy urges readers to phone in today for Sun Day Constitution inserts to avoid last minute rush and potential errors that could weaken ad impact. The notice emphasizes timely submission and accuracy.

No More Ole Hours for the Postmasters

Washington proposes stricter postmaster discipline and full work time devotion. Burleson says postmasters in larger offices will face scrutiny for delegating duties to subordinates to pursue personal ends. Appointments will require commitments to devote full business time to official duties and efficiency gains are expected.

Washington Burleson Aement Offles

Postmasters Named for Tenth District

Washington March 28 special Representative Hardwick of the tenth district nominated postmasters in his district Sanders vile Andrew J Irwin Crawfordeile Mrs Martha J E Gorham Louisville Charles V Clark Mrs Gorham has held office ten years and was re suggested by Mr Hardwick as the wish of the citizens of the twin Tallulal lalis has been made a presidential offer with the salary fixed at 1400 dollars

Washington Hardwick Dstrict Sandersvile Andrew J. Irwin

Near-Sighted Justice Falls to His Death

New York March 28 Justice Henry Bischoff of the New York state supreme court plunged seven stories to his death in the Hank Building elevator shaft. He was known for near sightedness and is believed to have tripped over a carpet while exiting his chamber and fell through a low window opening into the shaft. He was 60 years old and had served on the supreme court.

New York Henry Bischoff New York State Supreme Court Supreme Court

Atlanta Bay Hero Salvages Flood Victims in Dayton

Atlanta native Vie A Battle, 22, now in Dayton for a National Cash Register course, is credited with saving many flood victims and distributing food. His mother in Atlanta reports his letters describing injuries, fires, and shelters, and confirms he stayed to aid the homeless despite danger and company protests.

Atlanta Dayton Ohio City Guy A. Battle Ivy Street Young Battle Marin S Follewe National Cash Register Company Telegraph

Fund for Flood Sufferers Nears Six Thousand Mark

The Constitution started a flood relief fund in the Midwest which has reached 6822.35 with one day’s subscriptions totaling 3276.92 and more added by The Constitution and Journal. City officials and residents pledged 2500 plus mayor and council members giving five dollars each. funds sent to Governors Cox and Ralston. Police and hospital staff from Fort McPherson joined relief efforts, and a list of subscriptions received to date was reported.

Atlanta Middle West Constitution The Journal Constitution Council Constitutions Woodward City Council Cox Ohio Ralston Indiana Georgia James McCreadies Colo Cohhgarinale Marc Aigmes Moira Wilson Seitesylvania Railroad Company Columbus Ohi Haverford Hospital Corpa Fort McPherson Department of the East Governors Island Ohl Hugh J. Johnson James W. Baskett George H. Fry Smith C. Curtis James Grambarg Robert Kenney Register

Weather Prophecy Slips Incloudy And Warmer Weekend

Georgia forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions Saturday, with Sunday likely unsettled and warmer. Local figures show low around 44 and high near 28, mean near 4.4, and notable rainfall totals.

Georgia

Sims Sentenced to Atlanta Pen for Mail Fraud

Memo Tenn March 28. J M Sims former president of the defunct American Trust company of this city pleaded guilty in U S district court to five federal indictments charging use of the malls to defraud. On district attorney Todd's recommendation he was sentenced to six years in the Atlanta federal prison. Sims wept at sentencing after arraignment. He was arrested in Douglas Arizona where he was known as J T Wilson and brought to Memphis for trial.

Memo Tenn J. M. Sims American Trust Company United States District Court Todd Sims Atlanta Douglas Ariz J. T. Wilson Memphis

Girl Commits Death by Own Action in Department Store

New Orleans reports Isabel G. Temple, 21, daughter of U N Temple of Chattanooga Tennessee, took poison in a Canal Street department store. Found in a lavatory by a shopper after swallowing most of a vial, she died before hospital help arrived. The incident followed a visit to the public library with her mother and a period of nervousness preceding her disappearance.

New Orleans Isabel G. Temple Uln. Temple Chattanooga Miss Temple Postes

Gatins Seeks London Third Secretary Post

Joseph Gatins Jr of Atlanta seeks appointment as third secretary of the American legation in London. He called on Senator Bacon bearing letters from Atlanta friends and earned his strong support. Bacon, chairman of the foreign relations committee, wields influence over diplomatic appointments and has urged progress for other Georgians as well.

Washington Joseph Gatins, Jr Atlanta London Bacon Bryan Pleasant A Slowall Havannah Calving M Hitch

Toll From Ohio Indiana Floods Reported Narrowing

A roll of flood fatalities in Ohio and Indiana may total under 500 with Dayton Columbus and other cities showing smaller tolls as waters recede. Dayton’s deaths estimated at 200 or fewer, Columbus listed about 60, Miamisburg around 50, while Indiana towns Peru Brockville and Fort Wayne reported remaining fatalities under 50. Rising rivers threat remains in southern valleys and Cincinnati area alarms persist though panic is tempered by warnings.

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Loss of Life at Dayton May Not Exceed 200

Dayton area survivors and officials estimate the death toll may be under 200 after rising waters hit the business district. Property losses could top 50 million dollars, including real estate, public works, auto stores, manufacturing and stocks swept away, plus road and sidewalk damage. North Dayton and foreign labor areas suffered the worst fatalities while Riverdale and Dayton View saw far fewer losses as homes were submerged.

Dayton Marcaniie Gimor Riverdale Dayton View Kuamega North Dayton West Dayton

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