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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
9
Reader letters condemn Friedmann to charge $2 500 for a treatment claimed to cure tuberculosis. Reports show no real advantage over existing methods. Warns against exploiting desperate patients, urges consulting doctors and reject inexpert treatments. Cautions that advanced cases are likely worthless and stresses medical oversight.
Delegates dispute funding for the Kennedy program as the assembly considers extending work in northern and western cities. An overture to unify home mission and freedman boards was sent for study while several recommendations passed.
In Blackfoot Idaho on May 21 Deter Bradovitch an Austrian confined in the Southern Fahs insane asylum killed five roommates by beating them in their sleep. He was serving a life sentence for murder from the state penitentiary. An inquiry found the asylum overcrowding to blame and exonerated officials. testimony noted Bradovitch had shown no violence during his two years there.
One hundred Princeton graduates gathered for a banquet at the Piedmont hotel last night. After an address by Dr. W. E. Biederwolf, the guests sang college songs with the National Male quartet from Chicago providing music. The program included numerous speakers and a long roster of attendees from Princeton and allied institutions across the United States and Canada.
In Macon the Walker family denies sensational overseas stories about Sanders Walker near death. Officials say no police cordon exists around the Sidney Lanier cottage and no dying confession was made. Friends gather at Dr Staples’s home as quiet normalcy returns while tainted reports are debunked.
Macon residents express indignation at sensational reports about Mr Walker and the sick room. A family member denounces published interviews as false and notes the distress caused by such press coverage. A noon chamber meeting was planned to condemn the fakes but was canceled amid concerns publicity would worsen the situation.
Mexico City May 21 Congress approved a loan of 109 million dollars at six percent, to run ten years and secured by 38 percent of customs revenues. The National Bank will supervise disbursements as ministers faced criticism for accepting offers without broader terms. British and French bankers are involved though names were not released. An airship accident delayed battle plans in Hermosillo as Didier Masson damaged a bi plane on trial flight. In Texas, 1200 federal troops began moving from Chihuahua City to reopen the southern campaign, repairing the Mexican Central railway toward Jiminez and possibly retaking Parral.
&. B. & A. announce changes to schedules effective Sunday May 25 with Train No 4 leaving Atlanta at 9 00 p m instead of 10 15 p m Sleeper to Thomasville. On and after May 31 sleeper to Brunswick Wiel.
Secretary Daniels charged the navy with deciding armor plate contracts for battleships. He cited the Pennsylvania bids where three steel firms split work at the same price and warned that such division undercuts genuine competition. He urged bidding to be based on the lowest bid by statute, not favoritism. The letters from Midvale and Bethlehem steel firms illustrated the system.
Henry M Flagler's body was moved from Palm Beach to St Augustine by medal train after lying in state at his cottage. Crowds from Palm Beach and Lake Worth offered condolences as family members accompanied the casket. funeral services are set for Friday afternoon.
At the afternoon session of the United Presbyterian church a $40,000 memorial church in Washington was approved to stand as a sentinel on national affairs. Each congregation is pledged to give at least $10, with plans for a worthy memorial to be erected soon. Speakers highlighted mountain missionary work in Kentucky and Tennessee. Elijah Chandler, a mountain boy now serving in his home county, praised the denomination and vowed further commitment. Reverend George Raitt urged ministers to organize men in their congregations for Christian outreach. Professor Alberta Clot of the Waldensian church described cooperation with Italian Presbyterians on emigrant issues. New Castle, Pennsylvania was chosen as the 1914 assembly site for strong local reasons.
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