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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
7
The Sunday Constitution unveils four pages of comic pictures drawn by nationally known artists. Included are the Magazine and Household Pages in four colors, creating the most attractive color section in a Southern Sunday newspaper.
Atlanta authorities report that Conley has begun to admit major details of the Phagan murder inquiry. Chiefs Sanford and Beavers caution that full statements may harm the investigation, while Burns official Harry Scott notes Conley is talking but should not reveal more yet. Conley’s shifting confession and handwriting analyses fascinate investigators as Frank remains in custody.
Chief Lanford announced on Thursday that the final affidavit proof is deemed conclusive against the suspected superintendent. The case is set for trial at some date next month, with cross-examination expected to resolve time discrepancies noted in the second affidavit and contradicted by coroner’s jury witnesses.
The finance sub committee refines the income tax bill with changes to duties and rates. Darwin P. Kingsley of New York Life argues the measure wrongly taxes mutual and cooperative life insurers with incomes over 4000, claims they are exempt like other mutuals, and notes policy returns are not dividends. Representative Hall warns of loopholes that could let holding companies evade the tax.
In a crowded Tallulah Falls courtroom, the Georgia Railway Power Company won the suit against Mrs. Selen Longstreet and the Tallulah Falls Conservation Association. Attorneys argued land grants and justice as the audience heard passionate defenses from local figures.
A brief advertising note touts YIXCO Auto Oil as the oil of quality. It highlights steel barrels and halfbarrels with no leakage, promoted by Huguley Oil Co.
Warm Springs Ga May 31 Special Justice Joseph F R Lemar of the United States Supreme Court delivered the principal address at the Georgia Bar Association three day session before over 200 lawyers. He traced Georgia law from colonial days to modern times noting Georgia’s early code and its break from English pleading. He cited unpublished records of Georgia versus South Carolina and outlined the origin of courts in Georgia with July 7 1732 as a court day anniversary. The address was well received. Judge Andrew J Cobb later spoke on reverence and relevancy urging steadier public conduct and cautions against irreverence in the era.
London May 29. The peace of London between the Balkan allies and Turkey will be signed tomorrow at St James Palace unless delays occur. Greece held out over protocol while Bulgaria and Turkey refuse it. Serbia seeks treaty modification with Bulgaria, raising tensions as allied troops mass in Macedonia. Russia's peace efforts falter and discord grows among Balkan powers.
Atlanta officials debate paying 478000 this year for the Destructor plant to burn garbage ahead of summer. Alderman Van Dyke, once opposing the project, now urges immediate purchase, arguing health and safety demand finishing the plant and taking over operations. Mayor Woodward and council members weigh cash terms, potential vetoes, and a public vote as options.
The Atlanta diocese council completed a twelve hour session in Athena Georg ia electing officers including Robert T Alton chan cellor and George Stowers registrar E R Stetson treasurer and Rev John D Wing secretary A move to establish a girls school was endorsed A committee was named to plan a 75000 endowment for the episcopate Delegates and alternates from several cities were named The next meeting will be with the Church of the Incarnation Women auxiliaries elected officers and prepared to attend the New York Tri myunal meeting Textile notes mention 14000 more than apportioned and Eastward unity remarks by Miss Woodberry and Mrs Nelle Putera Black
Flannel trousers striped or plain priced from 4.50 to 7.50 White tennis shirts cost 1 Ball bearing lawn mowers sell for 5 Rubber sole shoes for men 2.50 Men’s ties 0.50 to 7 Refrigerators range 13.50 to 40 Parasols 7.50 to ? Read The Constitution today for more fine new goods at irresistible prices.
This afternoon Rev. Mr. Wheat in Griffin spoke on Gift of Self while Mra. Frank D. Holland of Atlanta lectured on The Church's Work Among the Nexrovs. Parish reports from Mra. Shaw of Macon Mrs. Lee of Macon Mrs. Miles of Eyberton Mrs. Duck of Toccoa Mrs. Geissler of Greensboro Miss Sarah White of Tallulah Falls and Miss Prince of Athens offered sad touching tributes to the late Mrs. H C White, president of the diocesan women's church group.
The Astor House ends a 77 year run with transit shelter petitions circulating among elderly patrons. A crowd of longtime visitors laments the roof over their heads and gathers 4000 signatures to urge preservation as city easement work and subway plans unfold. The 1826 landmark, built by John Jacob Astor, cost about 325000 with land value 150000, now valued at over 2300000 for potential rebuilding in the neighborhood.
The piece argues against low price made to measure suits from so called custom tailors. It cautions that real quality comes from good materials and skilled tailoring, noting prices like 25 dollars as sufficient for truly good clothes. Hart Schaffner & Marx is cited as demonstrating value.
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