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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1913
Page
56
Fragmentary dispatches describe heavy fighting around Constantinople as Balkan powers push toward the Turkish capital. Reports mention Ottoman losses and strategic pressure, with Allied commanders insisting on ultimatums while Russian and other powers watch closely.
Reports say a well known resident was killed by a gunman at his residence. Officers believe two men were involved and fled after the shooting. Investigators expect difficulty capturing the suspects as they follow up on possible motives and the weapon used.
Columbus reports a collapse at the Hell Telephone building in Portsmouth with a serious fire raging. Efforts to reach Portsmouth by telegraph or telephone have been futile.
A fashion guidance piece outlines bridal wardrobe options for a New York season. It discusses fabrics and colors for traveling suits and afternoon gowns, favoring crepe de chine and charmeuse in grays, navies, and pinks, with emphasis on drapery and tailored lines. It recommends lingerie frocks, smart summer dresses, and matching accessories to complete the bridal look.
The revival of ribbon trimmed capes and coats for informal dinners and teas brings back a simple elegant layer over old silk or satin gowns. The fashion favors plain underskirts, foundation crepe or chiffon, lace, or net, offering a smart finish for intimate gatherings.
Mashington March 29 A special bulletin says unofficial reports place the Ohio at Parkerabure W Wa at 604 feet Saturday morning with partial confirmation that Marietta exceeded the previous record by 6 feet The highest prior Parkersburg stage was 39 feet The present stage thus surpasses it by 5 feet Musiglum and Onta confluence likely discharged this volume Cincinnati reported 671 feet at 7 pm Saturday night with flood stage 50 feet Crest expected Monday at not less than 70 feet Louisville stood at 419 feet with 39 feet above flood level Crest due Tuesday at not less than 45 feet Evansville outskirts flooded crest coming Thursday April 2 at least 49 feet Cairo at 50 feet with 8 feet above flood stage Crest near tallo by Monday April 7 around 63 feet Memphis could see 45 feet around April 14 If the Cairo reading reaches that level Memphis would face about 45 feet. The Washington crop from which no accurate measurements are received has forced higher crest projections along the Ohio.
A grand Taft hall ball closed the Pure Food Show week at the Auditorium with dancing won by Miss Isabelle Kulert who took flour as top prize and Sam Friend as best male dancer earning Snow Drift lard. Second prize went to Bills Alleine Elkin for a La France roses bouquet. Mary Haynes won opera tickets drawn from Karo booth. Dog show drew crowds. judges praised fine collies and terriers among many breeds. Numerous prizes from local firms were awarded in the Pure Food exhibit with Duckens, Wimbish, and other sponsors listed among donors and product prizes.
Special Officer J R Eskridge was fatally struck during a disturbance at a moving picture hall in Charlotte on March 29. An unknown Black assailant, after a confrontation over a boisterous patron, fired on Eskridge and fled. Officer Wilson was lightly injured.
The bodies of Fiend Allen and Hamon Claude Allen were executed in Virginia yesterday for the Hillville courthouse tragedy. They were brought to Greensboro then Mount Airy and passed through rugged mountain roads as a funeral cortege, watched by hundreds of spectators, with Victor Allen and J Buxton accompanying the remains.
Millions suffer sore feet and the text touts a simple cure using Calocide compound. Dissolve two tablespoons in warm water, soak fifteen minutes, then rub, claiming feet feel delightful in a week. The ad says Calocide is now widely available through druggists, with a 25 cent package said to fix worst feet.
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