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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1914

Page

12

Carranza Poised To Leave For Chihuahua Palace Provisional

A report from the frontier describes General Venusti Carranza y kterda delaying departure to Chihuahua. He plans to proceed to a provisional executive mansion there after a stay here. A liquor sale ban goes into effect tonight after 10 oclock to prevent possible disorder and restricts river crossings from the American side without a special permit. A front letter recounts a fatal clash when 300 federals attempted surrender. 200 surrendered earlier, 100 more arrived, rapid-fire guns opened, and rebels paused.

Ginor Chihuahua Venustiano Carranza Y Carranza Carranzas Bhief Gomez Palacio Wark Steadi

Rebels suffer heavy losses near Torreon in federal assault

Eyewitness accounts describe a brutal clash outside Torreon as Federal forces shell and enter the city. Rebels suffer hundreds of wounded and several officers killed or fatally wounded, with evacuees and littered streets reported along the railway 490 miles south.

Tor Eit Phe Trinidad Rodrizace Maximo Garcia Periquil Villa

Drink Habit Free From Drink Craving Promise

An advertisement for a book by Edward F Woods claiming to cure drink addiction. It asserts thousands of drinkers saved and praise from physicians judges clergymen and others. It invites readers to send 300 for a free book of simple, hopeful information. It stresses relief from craving and happiness for families.

Edward F Woods New York

Atlanta Realty Gain Expected At Six and Half Million

Chief Clerk George Beauchamp projects 1914 realty assessments will rise by about six million to six and a half million though exact acreage and personal assessments are unavailable. Early figures suggested a much larger jump but incomplete returns and central realty data may reduce spending in departments as the finance committee prepares the half year budget.

George Beauchamp City Tax Assessors Office Lax Committee Finance Committee

Light musical farce at Columbia Theater

Columbia Theater pivots from burlesque to a light summer musical farce The Irish Millionaire opens Monday with a matinee The show features breezy music and chorus showcases and will include more vaudeville acts Reduced prices will apply throughout the summer season with a notably enlarged program.

Allante Columbia Theater

Thief Cuts Open Hip Pocket on Last Hunter Car

A Constitution employee on a Last Hunter car between 6 and 7 pm had a pocketbook with $10 taken after a thief cut the pocket and lifted the item on the rear platform. Clark discovered the loss at home and said he had been ridiculed by several men but reported no police. He lives at 19 Logan Street.

Hunter Suset The Constitution

Bishop Hoss Visits Nashville Town Today

Bishop HF Hoss of Nashville Town arrives in the city for several days as guest of Dr. MC DuBose pastor of the First Methodist Church. An old friend, Hoss comes from Baltimore on official business and will likely preach at the First Methodist Church today.

HF Hoss Nashville MC DuBose First Methodist Church Tishop Hoy Baltmore

Kansas Architect Inspecting Prison Plans for State Penitentiary

H. Chandler of Topeka Kansas state architect is in Atlanta inspecting the architecture and construction of the federal penitentiary to glean ideas for plans for Kansas’s new state penitentiary. The visit aims to inform design choices for the upcoming state project.

H. Chandler Topeka Kan Kansas Atlanta Hangas

Bnai Brith Program At The Temple Tonight

The Temple on Pryor Street hosts a Bnai Brith public exercises tonight with Rev DOr David Mars presiding. An organ prelude by Prof Chas Sheldon, prayers, vocal solos by Miss Syivig Spritz and Mr Solon Drukenroller, and a closing prayer are planned. Delegates and visitors will be received in the vestry after the program.

Pryor Street Baa Brith Dor David Mars Chas Sheldon Srennitz Rulenstein Tschalkowsky Chas Sheldon Bella Peysner Syivig Spritz David P Stern Solon Drukenroller Ss Mendelsohn Sisitora

Federal Court Reform Hurdles Move in House

March 28 report from the judiciary committee shows a bill aimed at reorganizing pleading procedures in lower federal courts, backed by President Wilson officials, Taft aides, and National City Federation leaders. The measure faces favorable housing committee sentiment and broad support from governors and major commercial groups.

Wilson Taft McReynolds Alton R Parker New York Natonal House Representative Webb North Carolina Judiciary Committee

Wilson to Attend Good Roads Meet in Atlanta

President Wilson is expected to attend the Good Roads Congress opening in Atlanta on November 9, with the event likely the largest road gathering ever held. Officials anticipate about 15,000 visitors from 40 states Cuba and the Hawaiian Islands, plus a lecture by Massachusetts highway commissioner on European highway systems.

Presdent Wilson Atlanta The Good Roads Congress Schley Howard Hoke Smith Rome Atanta Fred Mouser Atlanta Convention Bureau Fom Cuba Hawian Islands Massachusetts Great Britain

Report of Cruelty to Child at Atlanta Home

Investigation begins into alleged beating of Willie Kendrick, a bear old child, by matron Meeks at the Home for the Friendless. Mrs W Kendricks, mother of three, sick at Grady Hospital, placed her children there. Police report finds body markings. Mrs Woodside promises thorough inquiry.

John J Woodside Atlanta Mre Meeks Willie Kendrick Mse W. Kendricks Wyman Street Grady Hospital Highland Avenue Woodside

Lonely Men and Girls Meet at Dances

New York March 28. The Young Men's and Young Women's Christian associations discuss joint dances to help lonely men and women meet socially. William Cellowes Morgan, president, and Mrs James Stewart Cushman, head of YCWA, support expanding the experiment after a successful West Side event.

New York Young Mens and Young Womens Christian William Cellowes Morgan Morgan Young Mene Christian Association James Stewart Cushman Young Womens Christian Association Ag Mia Cushman West Side Young Mens Christian Association Te Samals

Man poses as woman to swindle men sentenced in Chicago

Chicago March 23 August Pajonk, using aliases Mrs Anna Schwartz and Miss Eva Kline, posed as a marriageable woman to defraud men. She was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after obtaining over $2000 from suitors and selling non existent Choice Sere nium via mail orders. The scheme centered on a fictitious matrimonial venture in Pittsburg and a fake gem bedstead near Chicago.

Chicago Pajonk Anna Schwartz Eva Kline Mas Pajon

25000 Men Dismissed By New York Central

New York March 28 Dismissal of 25000 men by the New York Central railroad since December 1 said A T Hardin vice president of that road today is only a barometer of the companys business I cannot see any immediate prospect that business will pick up and these men come back to work Mr Haran said this condition affected most of the eastern railroads Compared with 1913 said Mr Haran the business of this year on the New York Central altered a reduction of from 5 to 10 per cent The reduction of the working force has been on the same ratio.

New York Mareh New York Central Railroad T Hardin ‘Tce Haran New York Central

Teachers Meet at Cordele for Grip County Spring Term

The third meeting of Grip county teachers for the spring term was held today in the Cordele school auditorium. Superintendent WooR Lanier of the Deaf high school directed the institute.

Grip County Cordele School Woor Lanier The Deaf High School

Good Roads Scouts Back in Washington

The good roads scouts of the government returned to Washington. Engineer Scales will supervise the maintenance of the Atlanta to Columbia route for a year, with continuation possible if counties cooperate. Professor Strahan notes expectations for road upkeep and compares past Georgia politics to needs for smooth highways.

Good Roads Washington Fiedmont Hotel C M Strahan The Georgia University New Jerusalem Georgia

Champion Father of German Empire Has 35 Children

Berlin reports Ferdinand Alin Aki, a tailor from Ahtberk, claims to be Germanys champion father after seven marriages produced 35 children, 26 living. His sixth son joined the army in 1913, earning a private audience with the Kaiser, who funded a week of entertainment. He also sells picture postcards of himself.

Berlin Ferdinand Alinaki Ahtberk Germany Vielageblatt Eglinski Eglinska

Three Boys Charged in Griffin Horse and Buggy Theft

No white youths and a negro are held at the county jail after confessing to stealing a horse and buggy from a Griffin livery stable Saturday morning. Gwen Tolan Dotlet Harrison and Arthur Tanner allegedly drove the team to Atlanta, tried to sell it to Frank Cawley for 50 dollars, arousing suspicion. Sheriff Hudson retrieved the thieves from the county jail, with the team rented from Griffin as the plan to go twelve miles to aid a sick man.

Griffin Atlanta Gwen Tolan Dotlet Harrison Arthur Tanner Jones & Oglabys Stables Frank Cawley Cawley Hudson Jml Gnitfin

Parasitic Woman Center of All Evils

Kansas City March 28 professor H J Davenport of the University of Missouri defined the parasitic woman at a meeting of the Kansas City Credit Men's association. He said the woman of the wealthy home bears no children and does no work except to show the world the husband’s financial success. He called her the center of all modern evils though not her fault and as the chief sufferer.

Kansas City Mo H J Davenport University of Missouri Kansas City Credit Mens Association Davenport

Augusta's Memorial to Major Archie Butt

Washington reports plans for a memorial bridge dedication in Augusta Georgia two years after the Titanic disaster. Major Archibald Butt is honored with attendance expected from former President Taft and veterans groups including Temple Lodge 32 and colonial and revolutionary societies. The city and a memorial association have raised funds for the bridge’s erection and decoration.

Washington Archibald W Butt Augusta Taft Hutt Oves Lodge FP & A Soety Sons of Colonial Wars

Carranza to be received in Chihuahua as provisional capital

Exiled Mexican officials stripped homes of furniture and valuables to furnish a palace for General Carranza in Chihuahua City. The site faces the U S consulate with towers overlooking the capital, as the envoys prepare a formal ball to welcome him. Villas notes unlikely meeting with Carranza soon.

Chinanaa Mexico Warengra el Yaso Texas Rlch Rehels Carranza Wazons Enrique Creel Washington Carranzas Huerta Chihua Oa General Villas General Carranza

Dayton Shriners Secure Quarters for Big Atlanta Meet

Greene of the Dayton Herald said Antioch Temple will host over 15 Shrine members in Atlanta for May. He expects the May gathering to be among the largest in Shrine history and urged city effort to accommodate the crowd.

Cbr Greene Dayton Herald Atlanta Antioch Temple Greene Darton Mas Shriners

Costly weddings blamed for family poverty in Chicago district

A University of Chicago Settlement investigators report that in Chicago's stock yards district costly weddings push 184 families toward poverty. Among them 88 are Polish or Lithuanian and 28 mixed. average yearly female income is 841.3 dollars while some weddings exceed 3.00 dollars in cost. The Clara family spent 3206 28 on a wedding with 628 in cash, 150 borrowed, 1000 from the groom, and a feast totaling 9 63 dollars.

Chilapo Stock Yards Chicago University of Chicago Clara

Ohio Coal Mines to Close Amid Proposed Delays

Ohio coal operations will shut down Wednesday April and remain idle until a labor contract is reached. Mauret, president of the Ohio Coal Operators association, said about 900 miners and related workers will be affected by the closure as production payments are suspended pending agreement.

Cleveland Unieres Albumlo Coal Mines Mauret Ohio

Uptown Registration Bureau to Open for Businessmen

Lavien Harris deputy treasurer announced on Saturday that an uptown registration bureau would open on Monday at No 2 Edgewood Avenue to help businessmen register for the primaries without inconvenience. Harris said the registration books close in about one week and noted current registration levels are similar to the last county election.

Lavien Harris Tay Receser No & Edgewood Harris

Not Mrs. Gunness Suspect Sought Near Belle Gunness Case

A fragmentary note from Neville Sesk Canada dated March 28 mentions a woman found on a local homestead near here and suspected in a Belle Gunness linked case. The description references an alleged Laporte order and a person seen walking with someone, but details are unclear.

Favorable Report of Iowa Auditor Endorses National Life Association Directors

The Auditor of State of Iowa and officers endorse the newly elected bond of directors of the National Life Association of Dex Moimes. Judge T P Hewitt and Meredith, with officers Baynes and Gress, are praised for integrity and business ability. The auditor expresses confidence in the association's revised prospects under Hewitt's leadership. March 3, 1914.

Des Woines John L Blakey H Baynes Insurance Department National Life Association of Dex Moimes State State of Laws Atonal Lita P Hewitt Meredith & 2 Tlunter and Uary Wew Association Tudge T P Ind Maren

Jacobs Liver Salt advertised as a liver stimulant and laxative

An advertisement promotes TACGoes Liver Salt as superior to calomel, warning that calomel injects mercury and causes rheumatism. It claims Jacobs Liver Salt cleanses the bowels, aids digestion, removes toxins, and improves liver function without griping or nausea. It urges daily use and lists Jacobs Pharmacy Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jacobs Liver Yeaes Evlomel Evers Jacobs Pharmacy Co Wanta Ga

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Torreon Federale Tyrrean Hell Turreon Garagosa Brigade Atlanta Telephone & Telegraph Company Jiminez el Paso Torfreon Bermejjllo Bishop Hoss Home For Friendless Mother Cordele Prescription Products Scales Atlanta-Columbia Highway Archie Butt Dayton Shriners C. B. Greene Optical Dept Columbian Store Whitehall Street State Agricultural College Smith & Martin Iowa Calomel Atlanta College OF Pharmacy Mondas George F. Pavac Presid Courtland St Atlanta Vapor Burner CO Gen Safes Calhoun Broad Alabama Atlanta Theater NEW Era Producing CO (Inc Josh Bickerton, Jr Adele Paul Herie Jean Briquet Adolf Phillip Edward Paulton Merry Widow Forsyth Taylor Granville Laura Pierpont Mr. Granville Raymond & Caverly Grace Wilson Stan Stanley Trio Binns Bert Mang & Snyder Ray Cox Ladien WI Columbia Mimies Segenns Columbia Frank Beaumont Dot Woods May Jordan Densmore Sisters Tom Willard Doll Shelton
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