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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
12
An advertised therapy claims a physician authored freckle removal formula named Gthine can clear or greatly reduce freckles. Sold by Jacobs' Pharmacy with a money back guarantee if it fails, promising visible improvement after early applications and even vanishing lighter spots.
Atlanta salesman Lawrence S Teague filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy yesterday. Deputy Clerk Stanton Henley of the federal court handled the filing.
Norfolk April 10 sergeant William Zepper of Company 148 stationed at Fortress Monroe killed himself in Phoebus Va rather than be arrested by a squad of former comrades. Zepper had been absent for days and resisted arrest prompting a request for assistance. As a platoon moved in he drew a 44 caliber revolver and shot himself in the head.
Washington Aurey 43n accomp ment to the federal reserve banking act would allow state banks or trust companies to deposit reserve funds in other state banks or trust companies where permitted by state laws. The amendment was favorably reported to the senate today by Senator Owen, with an objection carried to extend the consideration by a day.
Reports from Chihuahua dated April 30 say General Francisco Villa plans a major assault on the federal garrison at Saltillo with about fifteen brigades, totaling around 15,000 men. Saltillo’s defense tightens as 10,000 federal troops converge. Torreon and Monterrey are already fallen, with Tampico later targeted.
An advertisement lists dress accessories and menswear with low prices, claiming unbeatable value for Grand Opera and Shriner events. Full dress suits range from 18 to 25 dollars, tuxedos 15 to 18, shirts 1.50 to 2, white gloves 1.50, hats 1.50 to 6, underwear 0.50 to 1, and blue serge suits priced 15 to 20 dollars, at 89 Winthehall Street.
Advertisement urges readers to secure subscriptions to The Constitution in Atlanta Georgia to win one of three prizes including an auto a player piano or cash. It emphasizes merit based selection and equal opportunity with no favorites and directs inquiries to The Constitution Contest Dept.
William J. Harris, chairman of the Georgia state Democratic executive committee, writes to members urging a meeting to consider amending rules to favor a direct people’s vote for governor and two U.S. senators rather than delegate selection. He argues the present county unit system risks minority nominees and proposes a system resembling Alabama and Florida where a majority in the first primary or a two-candidate runoff determines the nominee. He notes lease timing for Western and Atlantic Railroad could influence state finances and school funding. Harris requests feedback and scheduling input for a possible meeting.
Mobile Alabama April 30 Henry George's single tax theory faces court action in Baldwin County Alabama as dissolution proceedings are launched against the Kiss Hope colony. The suit claims funds were used for benefit of only a portion of tenants and members and challenges applying the single tax plan under local laws. The case cites land on the eastern shore of the Mobile Bay area and notes the involvement of Joseph Deis and Upton Smelan in the colony venture.
The house of Lords committee reports on Lord Murray conferring in Marconi shares. It finds errors in judgment but no reflection on his personal character. It recommends restrictions to prevent public officers from speculative stock moves and notes his role as chief whip in the Commons. The report references his tenure during Mutton? shares era.
For Woman Suffrage Washington April The senate woman suffrage committee today voted for commend favorable to de senate the Shafroth constitutional amendment acquiring gate to safe or wom suffrage when percent of the votes actioned for such a vote Mail to Cloud-Stanford Co Atlanta for the OFFICIAL Shime Pennant.
Ecclesia April 3 report says 50 bodies located so far with hope fading for the 178 miners trapped after Tuesday explosion. Government and state experts plan to bring the remains to surface before daylight as crowds gather near the mine.
Chicago April 20 George W Perkins of New York, speaking for the national executive committee of the Progressive Party, announced plans to field party tickets in every county this fall. The committee met to review conditions in the middle west as a cable from Colonel Roosevelt said he was in Mannor Brazil and would reveal plans soon.
In Unie cis Clayton a shifting engine struck and killed Richmanda, an unidentified buyer, and left James Cobb of Smithfield fatally injured. The incident involved the Richmond bred ericksburg Potomac railroad. Cobb worked as an accountant for a tobacco company.
Philadelphia April 30 The Methodist Episcopal Church bishops approve a world wide campaign to raise 5 million dollars for superannuated clergymen and widows. The plan targets about 6 000 ministers long retired who would receive increases of 90 percent and more. Current top payments reach 1 600 yearly with a minimum of 10.
Harrisburg April 30 Pennsylvania women opposed to woman suffrage held their first state convention and announced a vigorous campaign against the adoption of the suffrage amendment by the next legislature. The event aims to organize in every county and press legislative candidates on their positions.
Newark dispatch reports rebels in Ecuador failed to topple President G L Plaza. Leaders Andrade and Pasauel were said to be involved, with details of the unsuccessful revolution that began last September at the Ecuador consulate in Newark.
A court will hear a case next week concerning arrears, with the penalty for such offenses stated as a term in prison. The proceedings focus on the alleged debt and related contraband, with authorities aiming to resolve the matter promptly.
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