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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
1
The council debated an ordinance to give department heads authority to nominate assistants, a measure opposed by board supporters who warn it would create figurehead admins. Mayor pro tem James E. Warren defended the boards as Alderman J. A. Harwell presided. Continued on Page Eleven.
Secretary Bryan delivered the U S reply to Japan on the California land act protest and withholds publication while both governments negotiate. The Japanese protest centers on discriminatory spirit, not just treaty violations, and officials expect cautious talks with possible amicable resolution.
Classified notice shows rooms for rent advertised at five lines of text in Atlanta. Advertiser paid 30 cents to reach 30 people, with contact details for Want Ads and replies to Main 5000.
Women of Atlanta unite to aid the investigation into Mary Phagan’s murder. C W Tovie, Burns chief, expresses optimism that the killer will be caught and convicted soon. Mrs Jane F Garr appeals to the public with a plea asking what if Phagan were your child.
The torpedo cruiser Vesuvius was struck by a failing torpedo that turned and hit her stern. She beached on Hope Island, fought water intake, and later towed to the torpedo station under her own power. Chief Gunner Thornes Smyth led the damage control as the crew and naval tugs assisted through the night.
Newport News May 19. Newell Walker of Bivins Hall, Va., killed his wife with a razor as she walked toward Mrs Gary's home to visit. Matthew Gary and his son witnessed the scene as Walker, enraged by divorce proceedings, then gave himself up at the sheriff's house. The victim, Mrs Walker, was nearly beheaded and Walker offered no reason beyond jealousy over the divorce suit.
Decatur May 1 The general conference adopted the committee report creating a preachers pension bureau. Ministers with over five years service, their widows and orphans, will be entitled to benefits. The presiding elder will be known in the future as the conference superintendent.
In North Avenue Presbyterian Church the Southern Presbyterian general assembly voted by acclamation to not pursue closer relations with other Presbyterian bodies beyond the United Presbyterian. The decision followed the committee report on overtures 33 to 35 and ongoing negotiations with the United Presbyterian Church. Dr. Sartell Prentias of the Reformed Church of the United States spoke after the vote.
Major H A Hallock, retired United States Army officer and medical director at the Hot Water Baths government reservation in Hot Springs Arkansas, shot himself after writing a note about melancholia and an impulse to kill himself and family. His body was found in woods near Hot Springs with a bullet wound. He had been in ill health and recently underwent an operation. Survived by a widow and two children.
Prices at which goods are sold beat what retailers paid. Maxwell House Coffee 1 lb 28c, Libbys Pineapple 16c, Salmon Steak 24c, Fresh Country Eggs 1 doz 63c, Juicy Lemons 14c per doz, Granulated Sugar 5 lb 2 12. These food items spark a broader note that the classified section offers more worthwhile opportunities.
Council approved the Whitehall grading plan adopting the street committee resolution. The project costs about 120000 dollars, with city share around 47244 to be paid over three years, starting in October if finance committee approves. Majority support cited, with only one member opposing delay. the second and third ward clubs have pursued this for four years, led by local property holders on Whitehall Street.
Dr C Montfort Secretary editor of The Herald and Presbyter accused the Union Theological Seminary of teaching Hindoo philosophy and pantheism and opposed Bible inspiration and the resurrection. Dr John R Davies of Philadelphia backed the charges against graduates while presbyteries reportedly licensed several clergy who questioned biblical infallibility. The assembly erupted in applause as the minority and majority reports split the debate on the seminary's doctrinal stance.
Weather Prophecy notes local showers in Georgia for Tuesday and Wednesday. Reported temperatures show a low around 63 and a high near 87 with mean near 74. Rainfall in the past 34 hours and monthly and year-to-date deficiencies are indicated.
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