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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1914
Page
6
A habeas corpus writ was filed Sunday by Ed Marshall alias Rhynata to stop Edith Carbrough’s father from taking the girl home to Piqua Ohio. Edith and Marshall insist they are married and deny the police chief’s claim of another marriage.
Little Falls New York March 24 16 year old Gianini a former pupil of Lydia Beacher the Poland NY teacher found dead in woods near town was arrested on a murder warrant. An affidavit by Brian Will a companion supports Gianini statements as a confession claim. Weapons a wrench and a hunting knife were recovered and the coat stained red sent for chemist analysis. Autopsy delayed due to finding a physician and Herkimer county doctors dispute over medical fees.
Paris suffragettes staged a tentative outdoor meeting on a boulevard amid opposition from leading women’s groups. A crowd of male onlookers gathered as a large board urged votes for women and condemnation of legal discrimination. Police dispersed the demonstrators after speeches aimed at marching toward the boulevards.
A large mountain section near an unnamed French valley detached by seismic disturbances and slides down sweeping farms and cottages. Heavy rumbling signals accelerating movement as residents flee. Government engineers seek ways to limit the disaster’s reach.
Columbia detectives continue pursuit after a lone bandit robbed Seaboard Air Line train No. 2 north of the city last night, seizing a small package of letters and reports. No arrests have been made.
Isma Dooly previews a starry Atlanta season with the notable absence of Putnam Griswold after his Mephistopheles in Faust. Caruso and Farrar are highlighted in Julien and Manon Lescaut, while Rosenkavalier garners praise and raises ticket prices. Casts, conductors, and critical opinions from New York press frame the forthcoming performances.
Edward T. Tigue a Buffalo patrolman was commended by Chief Michael Regan for shooting Charles G. Keller 27 a stationary engineer when Keller attacked a beaten officer Keller turned and was shot through the heart Keller defended the force against assailants and justified the act as protecting a policeman from mob assault.
Listing for Kryptok lenses from Jno L Moore & Son of Atlanta. Advertises comfortable and dressy glasses made in Atlanta. Product claims seamless near and far vision with a single lens. Street address given: 42 North Broad Street, Grant Building.
The All Saints Episcopal church choir held a Sunday recital on West Peachtree street and North avenue drawing over 600 attendees with a 52-voice choir. Soloist Frantz Cundell sang With Overflowing Heart from Rebekah. other pieces included Magnificat in B flat and King of Love My Shepherd Is.
Paris reports Mme Caillaux has gained calm and strength during two days rest in Saint Lazare prison as M Boucard probes the Calmette assassination case. The director complains of rentless calls and a steady stream of visitors and telegraph messages.
A man named Rosasani, claiming Nicaraguan identity, opened fire at former Nicaraguan president Jose Santos Zelaya at Casa Torres in Madrid. Zelaya was unharmed. Rosasani was arrested and said Zelaya was responsible for his uncle’s death and vowed vengeance.
London reports Winston Churchill showcased naval aviation advances. He cited airships, sea planes, and aeroplanes, detailing 125 officers and 1,400 to 3,000 sailors in flying service, coastal stations, and new equipment. Oil fuel for warships discussed with limited disclosures on contracts and suppliers.
The Wiks charity performance of The Genius by the Players Club of Atlanta will be at the Grand opera house tomorrow night. Tickets are on sale at the Grand box office. New cast members include Mrs. W. C. Jarnagin and Larmac Hill, with Mr. Rogers directing the production.
A luncheon honored Thomas Lemuel James on his eighty third birthday anniversary. A portrait was presented to the United States government and will hang in the city post office. James served as postmaster here from 1873 to 1881 before becoming postmaster general in Garfield's cabinet.
Macon Ga March 29 Special Two men were wounded in a pistol duel on the Fifth street bridge during an alleged hold up. Lane says Creams and his brother J Croams attempted the robbery and then opened fire. Lane was shot in the shoulder and arm Crdems hit in the leg. Both men hospitalized and expected to recover.
Washington reports a full recovery from last year’s disruptions in the Philippines with imports totaling 5 312 786 and exports down 7 011 782 from 1912. The 1914 sugar crop is harvesting and expected to exceed prior records while coconut and hemp plantations should resume normal production.
Sedalia Mo March 29 a race riot here early today was quelled after the fire department was ordered to aid police and a deputy to drive the combatants to their homes. The clash began at midnight between whites and negroes at a merry-go-round and lasted about two hours with brickbats and clubs. Several arrests were made and the crowd dispersed with no serious injuries reported.
Fresno Cal March 29 The breaking of a suspension bridge across the San Joaquin river last night sent four men and one woman into the swift current as they crossed on an automobile They were drowned Among the occupants were L N Peart general superintendent of the San Joaquin Light and Power corporation and J E Burgess assistant superintendent
D C Scales announces two routes for the Atlanta to Augusta highway via Washington Athens or Conyers Covington Union Point and Madison. He plans to meet county commissioners to discuss maintenance costs and potential government funding, signaling a new regional experiment in highway upkeep.
George W. Wickersham former United States attorney general and his four year old granddaughter Winifred Akin were struck on the face by glass from the windshield when the car they rode in dashed into a trolley pole. Neither was badly hurt.
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