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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
1
A compact old style advertisement lists deals on flour priced at 64c for 24 pounds, Ox- ford shoes at 3.65, yellow squash and snap beans, cotton fabrics at half price, lemons at 14 to 34c per unit, and Irisa potatoes priced by the unit as a sample of in paper promotions.
The court voids the city of Atlanta contract with the Destructor Company of New York to build a crematory, ruling it creates an unlawful debt under state constitution. The decision, written by Chief Justice Fish, holds the agreement exceeded municipal borrowing limits and must be enjoined, with no need for a legal process to transfer the plant to the contractor.
General Bennett H Young of Louisville was reelected commander in chief at the Twenty fourth Annual United Confederate Veterans reunion in Chattanooga. Jacksonville won the next reunion over Nashville by a wide margin after a long vote, with 1 528 votes to 496. Departmental officers for the coming year include Theodorie Garnett of Norfolk and George P Harris of Opelika. The program featured monument dedications at Chickamauga Park and a joint memorial service, plus a controversial credentials debate led by General Behan.
Durham NW May 28 special Sergeant Gill TD Cates, second officer of the Durham police, was killed while arresting Felix Conklin after Conklin shot his wife. Officer Morgan returned fire and killed Conklin. Cates died at the hospital. Conklin, well known locally, was drinking during a quarrel when the shooting occurred.
James Conley, a Black sweeper at the National Pencil factory, gives a new sworn statement claiming Frank Greeted him to write notes and that he was shown a light about the night Mary Phagan was killed. He swears Frank directed, wrote “night witch” for the night watchman, and that the notes were penned Saturday about 5 o clock. Detectives say the affidavit strengthens the case against Frank while Conley maintains no knowledge of the crime.
W J Miller of Roanoke Va aged 60 or near Bedford Va reportedly hanged himself from a tree in his orchard at 6 delock this morning. Found by family he died from strangulation after being cut down and showed no signs of life despite minutes of effort. He leaves a wife and several children.
The Constitution introduces a dedicated Want Ad Page in The Woman's Edition with 1 cent per word, 7 cents per line, cash terms, and noon June 3 deadline. It stresses statewide female readership reaching 18 000 in Georgia and 60 000 circulation with advance sales and notes ads will be separate from regular classified pages.
Washington May 23 Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois was elected Democratic floor manager and assistant to the Majority Leader by the Senate Democratic caucus. The House caucus urged Democratic senators to stay in Washington and opposed long European trips until the tariff bill clears. A reorganization council was named and will confer with the House and National Democratic Committee. senators Gere Chamberlain Shively Newlands and Thomas named.
Walter Duke and Perry Argo, Phenix City residents, met on the Fourteenth Street river bridge in Columbus at 11 tonight. A dispute led to Duke shooting Argo in the breast. Argo died on the way to the hospital. Duke was arrested by Girard authorities and will be brought to the Georgia side tomorrow.
Police seek Wade Stevens, 16, after Mrs Sarah C Stevens and daughter Nellie 15 are murdered and their home burned near Constitution eight miles from Atlanta. Coroner’s jury urges capture. robbery suspected. Husband William Stevens in Chattanooga at Confederate reunion. Two skeletons found in ruins tell grim tale of crime. Local officials say valuables and a $490 diamond ring missing. William’s return unlikely until investigation ends.
Marquette Michigan May 28 witnesses including former cabinet members and newspaper men testified Colonel Roosevelt was temperate and never a drunk in the libel case against George A Newett Ishpeming owner. Judge Flannagan ruled that general reputation may be admitted but rumors from inexperienced observers are excluded.
Forecast calls for light to moderate north winds turning variable through Thursday into Friday. High temperatures near normal, with no significant rain expected. past 24 hours show rainfall with possible excess since month start and since January 1.
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