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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1913

Page

4

Peace Treaty Signed By Balkan Allies And Turkey

London May 30 delegates of the Balkan allies and Turkey sign a preliminary peace treaty at St James Palace. Sir Edward Grey presided. Bulgarian delegate Dr Daneff hails peace while Montenegrin chief Popovich voices dissatisfaction with terms and seeks frontier modifications to gain Skadar and other territories.

London St. James Palace Balkan Turkey Edward Grey 5. Daneff Europe Edwart Greg Conferme Ag M. Popovich Eurupe Great Britain Scutari Podgoritza Amt

Death in Berth Aboard Juniper Lighthouse Tender

Captain William Shinault of the lighthouse tender Juniper was found dead in his berth in Beaufort. Death is believed due to apoplexy.

Beaufort A. T William Shinault Juniper

Troops ready to stop gambling at Belmont Park

New York May 20 Reports that Governor William Sulzer authorized use of the state militia to curb gambling were circulating as Belmont Park reopened. Adjutant General Henry Dewitt Hamilton said he had a midnight talk with the governor and stood ready to call out troops if Nassau County authorities fail to enforce the law. He would act after personally checking for gambling.

New York William Sulzer Belmont Park Long [Island Henry Dewitt Hamilton National Guard Nassau County

Block on Fifth Avenue Surrounded All Night

A line of 100 armed policemen guarded an entire block on Fifth Avenue between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets in an effort to trap two burglars. Samuel Mills, superintendent of a Courtland Street building, was wounded when he refused to reveal the burglars’ quarters at a gold refining firm. Mills was hospitalized. burglars fled, but police recovered a tool set and a stash of gold and platinum valued at $20,000 near the refinery.

New York Fifth Avenue Thirteenth Fourteenth Streets Samuel It Mills Courtland Street Mills Toola

Duchess of Orleans Plans Divorce Suit

Brussels May 30 The Duchess of Orleans intends tomorrow to start a suit for separation alimony and restitution of large sums advanced against her husband Prince Louis Philippe Duke of Orleans known as the French pretender. She became Archduchess Marie Dorothea of Austria before marrying in 1895.

Brussels Belgium Duchess of Orleans Aumomy Louis Philippe Orleans Orieans Marie Doro Thea Austria

Charges Americans with Aiding Rebels in Border Clash

Brownsville, Texas, May 0. General charges against Brownsville city officials for neutrality law violations were filed by Mayor M Barragan of Matamoros. He accuses local officials of aiding rebel Blanco by shipping arms across the border. Mayor Cole asks U.S. authorities to investigate. Captain Hermosillo was killed attempting to arrest Martin Espinosa, ex Matamoros city secretary, after a dispute with Captain Lorengo Lopes. Espinosa, ousted in February, crossed into Brownsville with rebels and was granted a Matamoras visit permit. Lopes was to guard Espinosa. Hermosillo died in the confrontation.

Brownsville Texas Brownsvile M. Barragan Matamorans Mexico A. B. Cole Barragan Brownaville Blanco Matamoras Cole United States Walker Fourteenth Cavalry Manuel Hermosillo Martin Eepinosa Matarmoras Lorengo Lopes Volateer Lopez Hermosillo Lopes Espinosa Madera Matamoros

Epworth Church W M S Pilgrimage Led by Members

The Woman's Missionary Society of Epworth church plans a June 3 pilgrimage visiting missions in Mexico Japan Korea Cuba Brazil and the immigrant and Indian efforts. Stations along Mason and Mell avenues offer teas dinners and souvenirs with a round trip ticket priced at 75 cents.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Epworth Church Methodist Episcopel Church South Mell Avenue Hegra and Mountain South Mason Avenue North Mason Avenue Mexico Mason Avenue Japan China Station Cuba Haworth Vale

Evangelist Armin Mower to Speak at Tabernacle Church

Rev Armin A Mower, Jewish Christian evangelist, will preach at the Baptist Tabernacle on Luckie Street starting Sunday at 3 PM. He will present From the Synagogue to the Cross and continue daily sermons next week with afternoon and evening services.

Tabernacle Armin A. Mower Baptist Tabernasse Luckie Street Audi Warsenonan Holzer America

Fire destroys four Negro houses on Tumlin Street

A blaze last night on Tumlin Street destroyed four darkly housed dwellings at numbers 101 107 108 and 198. Henry McCullough, five, suffered a burned arm and side when the roof collapsed on his house as he slept. Officer Milam aided residents to save belongings and stopped a boy from reentering a burning home after his wagon.

Tumlin Street Henry McCullough Tumlin McCullough

Dictagraph compared to Joseph in Egypt at Bible school

Preparations are made for a large gathering at Grant Park on June 10. About 3,300 people are expected for a joint picnic by the Second Baptist and First Christian churches. Dr Bricker will lecture on how the dictagraph echoes ancient principles.

First Christian Bible School Second Baptist First Christian Grant’ Park Grant's Park Bricker Bllle Tospeh Egypt Atlanta

Walter J Travis Upset Victory Sets Final Match

New York May 30 Walter J Travis veteran golfer stunned observers by overcoming Jerome Travers in the Metropolitan championship semifinal at Tuxedo, 3 up with one to play. Travis will face Edward P Rogers of Baltimore in the final tomorrow in the invitation tournament.

New York Walter J. Travis Jerome Travers Tuxedo Travis Edward P. Rogers Baltuard Dn Teal. Sinai

Seaboard Shops Dismantling Shocks Americus City

Americus Ga May 30 Considerable apprehension grips the city as Seaboard Air Line Railway moves to dismantle local shops and shift operations to Jacksonville. Substantial property valued around 50000 is involved, with hundreds of workers facing transfer after next month and ambiguous replies from railway officials.

Americus Seaboard Air Iine Railway Jacksonville American Board of Trade Seaboard

Cordele Sewer Contract Let

Cordele Ga May 19 1900 Bond commission awarded Frank Moore & Co the sewerage system extension contract totaling 2800 dollars for about 000 feet of work. Bids to be canvassed within a month. Commission also plans to let soon the waterworks plant and system expansion with site to be decided.

Cordgie Cordela Frank Moore & Co

Atlanta Real Estate Transfers and Mortgage Details

Property transfers and title actions show numerous deeds and mortgages in Atlanta dated 1908 to 1912. Transactions include warranty deeds, quitclaims, loan deeds, and security transfers with properties along Peachtree Street, Avenue D, Greenwood Avenue, and nearby streets, with multiple names such as Mary Daly, Henry Scot, Walthall, McGuire, and Harvey.

Mary F. Daly Henry Fy Decatur Road B. Rivere Charles A. Davia Horn Alda Peachizes Way I Pagehirey Road Chambeca T. J Dharken L. McGuire Elmyra Siiki Charlee J. McGuire Walthall Seine Siik John O. Canspys Elmyra Rel Seow A. D. Morrison D. I. Hite Waehington Randall Trepsets Humphries Street Stephens Street SoMa Hula C. Whitaler Maud Qutarie L-T

Mob seeks to drive foreigners from Council Bluffs

Police broke up a mob intending to seize Francisco Guidice known as Henry Wey held for a murder. Italians and Greeks reportedly targeted with an exodus of Italians from the city. Three young laborers were arrested for involvement in last night’s attempted lynching while Greek officials in Omaha plan a formal complaint. Guards stand ready if orders come.

Council Bluffs Towa Agenn Francisce Guidlee Henry Wey Howard Jones Guidice Omaha Atate

Senate panel plans coal fields probe in paint tary probe

Washington May 20 The senate committee on education and labor will meet to plan its investigation of strike conditions in the paint tary commission. A sub committee likely to be named to lead the coal fields inquiry and personally inspect conditions. Senator Swanson of Virginia probably chair with Shields of Tennessee and Borah of Idaho. Investigators to visit West Virginia next week to hear witnesses on the un strike zone and the military arrests in the tribe troubles.

Washington Senate Committee On Education and Labor Swanson Virginia Shields Tennessee Borah Idaho West Virginia Unitary Commission

Wrecked Haverford Towed Into Port After Shoreward Grounding

Queenstown reports the American Line steamer Haverford towed into harbor after running aground in Rocky bay west of Cork Head. With 184 cabin and 860 steerage passengers aboard, she rested on rocks until high tide at 1 o clock. Bow damage left her forehold flooded and No 2 hold affected. Nearly 1,000 passengers observed from shore as baggage was landed and arrangements made for New York transit aboard the Baltic.

Queenstown American Line Haverford Rocky Bay Cork Head New York Baltic

Thad Thompson Named Minister to Colombia

Washington May 30 Thad Thompson a wealthy Austin Texas businessman was chosen as United States minister to Colombia to succeed James T Dubets He was a Delaware to the Baltimore convention and active in Democratic ranks A friend of Postmaster General Burleson and will face Colombia Panama partition tensions as the issue to resolve The choice follows Secretary Bryan and Betancourt talks and prior to negotiations on an accord with Colombia.

Washington Thompson Austin Texas United States Colombia James T. Dubets Baltimore Hag Burleson Panama Bryan Senor Betancourt

Mutilated Body Of Young Woman Found In Bloomfield

The body of a young woman identified as Mia Salra Cerdello, wife of a Newark storekeeper, was found in a vacant lot in Bloomfield Minnesota on May 30. Her head and fingers were severed, two hundred dollars from her stocking missing, and nearby grounds showed signs of a fierce struggle.

Bloomfield Mia sAlra Cerdello Newark Llfe

Subcommittee of Five to Probe Lobby Investigation

Washington May 30 Senator Overman acting chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee announced the lobby resolution adopted by the Senate last night would be taken up tomorrow by the full committee and the investigation likely turned over to a subcommittee of five Senators Reed and Cumming likely to serve. The resolution requires a report in ten days but an extension is expected if requested.

Washington Senator Overman Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Reed Cumming

Emmeline Pankhurst Again Released From Jail

London May 30 Emmeline Pankhurst militant suffragette leader was released from Holloway Prison this evening and moved to a friend's home She began a hunger strike activities resumed after her reincaration on May 26 following previous release noted in this dispatch.

London Brameline Pankhurst Holtwey Honge Ve. Pankhurst Aunger Ike Eanlorty

Colored deaf mute confesses to murder at Tennessee School for the Deaf

Haynes Terry a colored deaf mute confessed in Knoxville court to the March 17 murders of Russell Mann white and Mayme Steele colored and the attack on Carrie Mason colored and W R Mann at the Tennessee School for the Deaf. He received life in the penitentiary. Three co-defendants were exonerated. The superintendent W H Mann is the dead boy's father. Terry said he feared expulsion and attacked the wrong people believing them to be officials.

Terry W. H. Mann Steele Carrie Mason Young Menn Mia Mann Steele Girl Echoe

Farmer Hawking Found Dead With Six Bullet Wounds

In Ula Georgia on a rural road two miles from Belton last night, farmer and Sunday school teacher Hawking was found shot six times. No arrests, no clues as to the shooter. His body lay in a woods near an old house as his mule returned home without him.

Ula Hawking Bellton Baptist Sunday Ballton Fleld Bla Belton

Roosevelt Libel Suit Postponed for Memorial Day

Marquette Michigan May 0 The case against George A Newett by Colonel Roosevelt for Libel was postponed for a day due to Memorial Day and no public appearance was made by the former president.

Roosevelt Marquette Mich George A. Newett

Atlanta Debates Crematory Purchase and Discount Stance

Atlanta officials clash over buying the crematory plant for cash at 276000 or awaiting a 378600 price. Mayor Woodward presses discount while opponents seek to protect June budget sheets and other city projects. The finance committee debates bond funding and delays report until Monday.

Woodward Destructor Company Evins Clayton United States Atlanta Finance Committee Whitehall English Commercial High School Ward Humphrey Enance Committee Aobert Thomson Foss Destructor

Richmond Seaboard Round Trip Sale Highlighted

Advertisement notes a rail fare of 16.70 dollars for a Richmond to Richmond return via Seaboard with a mention of juice or option prices and a la carte service.

Richmond Seaboard Ong Sars A la Carte Raj Cori

Sign Announcement of 17th Amendment

Washington May 30 Secretary Bryan will sign the formal announcement of the seventeenth amendment to the constitution providing for the direct election of United States senators at 11 o clock tomorrow morning. The proclamation marks the successful outcome of a movement started eighty seven years ago and he invites several enthusiasts to witness the signing. Among those invited are former Representative Harry St George Tucker of Virginia chairman of the 1892 house committee and Representative Tucker of Missouri chieftain of the house committee and Senator Borah a longtime champion of direct election.

Washington Bryan United States Harry St. George Tucker Virginia Representative Tucker Missouri Chultman Senator Borah

Old Habitues Loath to Leave Astor House

New York May 30 crowds lingered in the Astor House rotunda as the downtown hotel sealed its 77 years of history. The owner invited gatherings to sing speeches and savor remnants of hospitality while more than 20,000 passed through the building. The last registrant was Franie Terrance, a Pittsburg steamboat owner, marked “Fin.” The edifice described in 1886 as commanding will be torn for Broadway subway construction.

New York Astor House Broadway Prancie Terrance Pittsburg Wnderneath America Capitol Washington Broadway Subway

Arctic Expedition sails from Victoria led by Stefansson

Victoria reports that the Arctic expedition led by Wilhjalmer Stefansson, discoverer of the Eskimos islands, will likely sail June 10 from the old whaler Karluk. Workmen began storing provisions for a three year northern stay, with Stefansson expected to arrive from Ottawa on Monday.

Victoria British Columbia Wilhjalmer Stefanagan Karluk Stefansson Ottawa

Feet So Sore and Buy TIZ Foot Remedy

A testimonial from Mrs. Crockett of Jeffersonville describes dramatic relief after a second TIZ treatment allowing her to walk downstairs again after five years. The ad touts TIZ as the sole effective foot remedy, offering 260 per box, with a money back guarantee and a free trial request address to Walter Luther Dodge & Co., Chicago.

Variely Earth Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago

Keeping the Home Cook in Summer Ad

An era themed prompt promoting summer home comfort through economical purchases advertised in The Constitution. It emphasizes electric fans light draperies cool rugs screens shades refrigerators and other items as essential for staying cool. Merchants use Constitution advertisements to attract trade with special prices for home cooling goods.

Constitution May Tee Mey

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