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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1913

Page

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Walker Read in Home Where Lanier Was Born

Macon Ga based special report on Sanders Walker a prominent local real estate man who died after ingesting bichloride of mercury mistaking it for aspirin to ease a headache. He remained conscious until late in the day, was cheerful, and his death followed a week of rapid decline amid medical consultations and public sympathy.

Macon Francis W. Clarke Sanders Walker Walker Wlnea Maven Diylekt Johns Hopkins Baltimore Pacialista

Cost of Living Talk and Bargains Highlight Daily Ads

Continued on Page Two notes high cost of living while praising fresh food prices and daily bargains in The Constitution. It lists prices for snap beans at 3c per qt, Red Bliss potatoes 3 for 4c per qt, Arbuckle’s coffee 22c per lb, home-grown berries roc per qt, Libby’s Queen Olives agc, and fashion deals including silk-lined blue serge suits around $20, children’s skirts under $1.75 at 98c, women’s hats 1.98, plus a 5c launch offer after shopping.

Arbuckle’s

Secretary Daniels Afloat at Arshes Air Flight

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels flew eight miles in a flying boat near Annapolis with Lt Towers at the controls. The test from the Severn River to Chesapeake Bay reached about 500 feet, ending with a wave to spectators and a blue silk pennant souvenir. Daniels praised the experience and joked about Congress needing planes to hamper talking. Daniels’ wife observed from the academy.

Annapolis Secretary of the Navy Josephue Daniels Joan H. Towers Navy Aviation Corps Naval Academy Daniels Academy J. H. Gibbons Navy Klinda Hangera Dunieln Lieutenant Towers Tieutenant Towers Severn Raiver Chesapeake Bay Mage Mr. Daniels Wade Towers Dantela Norfolk Congress Mem J. L. Palmer BE. l L. Smith

Stormy scenes at Presbyterian assembly in Tabernacle

Stormy scenes marked the closing hour of the Presbyterian assembly in the Tabernacle yesterday as leaders debated the proposed abolition of the department of church and country life. Supporters of Dr. Warren H. Wilson urged continuation or commendation of the department while rivals pressed to end it. A tense scene followed with accusations of irregularity and heated exchanges among delegates.

Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U. A Tabernacle Executive Commission Department of Chure Country Fe Warren H. Wilson 8. Palmer Columbus Moterator Andre Hat Comrassion Wilson Ana

Rate Increase Suspended by Commerce Commission

Washington mayor announces suspension of freight rate hike on wheat from Middle Western states to the Southwest. The increase averages about thirty cents per hundred pounds, roughly 35 percent, and an investigation will be conducted with a review date set for September 10.

Washingtoh Ti Lerints Commerce

Equalization of Underwood tariff schedules debated

Washington May 21 The senate finance subcommittee weighing the agricultural schedule agreed to equalize stock and grain with their products under the Underwood tariff. If cattle sheep and hogs stay dutiable their products will carry duties. raw materials may be free listed. President Wilson reportedly approves. Senator Williams cautioned against premature conclusions while noting no final decision on free versus duty. Senate framing to begin next week with hopes to finish by June 1 and caucus around June 3.

Washington Senate Mance Senate House John Sharp Williams Willams Wccmascu Finance Committee Walsh Montana Underwood Ways and Means Simmons

Hill Climb Event Invites Car Fans This Saturday

The Automobile Accessories association invites spectators to Stewart avenue this Saturday to watch various car makes break speed records. Experience the strength and performance of automobiles as never before, then read The Sun Day Constitution for full details on records and cars.

Stewart, Avenue Automobile Accessories Association

Delegates clash over Kennedy fund dispute at assembly

At a Presbyterian Church assembly in Philadelphia, Charles T. Thompson and Dr Anson Aterberg clashed over the Kennedy fund merger. Moderator Stone ruled against personalities as the debate focused on whether to merge the John S. Kennedy fund with the feeble congregations loan fund and to adjust loan policies and eligibility limits.

John S. Kennedy Board Of!ekuren Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Tabernacle Charles T. Thompson Anson Aterberg New York Stone Thompson Aterberg Sceuting Clash Executive Commission Board of Church Erection Steslon Teport Wis Assembly Presbytery Ilegal Kennedy Alton B. Parker C. Steinger Rt. Paul New York State Merrill Franklin B. Shepard Philadelphia J .Mecuire Whitewater Ind Ater+berg Tone Oare J. W. Lee

Married By Peace Justice Lovers Will Wed Again

A staged double wedding in a traveling troupe reached a comic crisis as two couples sought licenses. John Fidelio backed out, but Sam White and Helen Wait proceeded with a ceremony by Justice of the Peace, planning a second orthodox service with a rabbi after learning Yiddish.

Peace Justice Justice of the Peace Edgar H. Ger Thrower Building Sam White Helen Wait Goth Joyville John Pidello Billy Wakefield Pagston Wiite Walt John Fidello Justice Orr Helen Alveitshe

Board of Missions Cleared by Northern Presbyterian Assembly

The Northern Presbyterian church board of home missions was vindicated by a session ovation for secretary Chas L Thompson D D after addressing charges against his administration. Despite an aggressive campaign against the board policy the church renewed confidence citing a $71 289 79 increase in contributions over the prior year and approving continued work. Continued on Page Fourteen.

Hy Charien W. Welch Board of Home Missions The Northern Presbyterian Church Chas. L. Thompson D.D Thompson

Finger print experts join Mary Phagan case in Atlanta

The Burns forces have been reinforced by two fingerprint and handwriting experts arriving to assist Chief Todle. They began work Wednesday to examine notes found beside Mary Phagan and collect prints around the scene. Inspector Engel and A Flak, New York specialists, were brought to Atlanta by the Georgia Bankers Association to analyze evidence from the victim’s clothing and notes.

Wiliam J. Burns Mary Phagan C. W. Todle Newtree Ingerpriat A. Flak New York Dorsey Flak Atlanta Georgia Hi&ite “Bankers Assortation The Cor

Woman's Edition June 4 Endowment Issue Planned

The Eva F White Memorial Endowment Edition of The Constitution, issued by the Federated Women's Clubs of Georgia, will be 80 to 100 pages, illustrated and mined with feature articles by prominent women. Subscriptions are urged now, with copies mailed postage paid to addresses. orders due by May 29 and May 28 for delivery to The Constitution. Publications will be sold at newsstands and by agents.

Eva F. White Federated Women’s Clubs of Georgia Atlanta The Atlanta Constitution Constitution

Thrash Denounces Friedmann Offer as Fraudulent Cure

Dr B C Thrash of Atlanta, a TB specialist, denounces Dr Friedmann’s alleged cure as a fraud. He notes Friedmann failed to provide case records or proof, cautions the public about misinterpretation of the German term cure, and cites government commissions investigating the method.

B.C. Thrash Atlanta Thrash New York Friedmann Dr. Friedmann Thranh M.D Priedmann United States

Local Showers Forecast for Georgia Readers

A fragmented weather notice notes local showers expected Thursday. No specific timings or sources are legible, but the brief references point to a regional forecast informing residents of possible rain and unsettled skies.

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