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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
5
The Boys' High school football eleven travels to Columbus Ga on Saturday to face the Columbus Industrial eleven. Last year Columbus outweighed them and won, but this season coach H Wood has the team practicing daily, installing new plays and drills, aiming for a stronger performance.
Coaches Heisman Devore and Alexander experiment with remaining material after disbarments injuries and faculty actions. Reifanider likely to start at quarterback if Patten and Fielder cannot run signals. Tate shifts to Cushman’s end while Rainey moves to tackle and Lang to guard. McCord replaces Rainey at tackle. Nance and Johnsons ruled out. Patten and Fielder doubtful as new players prepare vigorously for the game.
New York November 12 The Protestant Episcopal church convention of the diocese of New York debated whether women should have a voice and vote in church government Advocates proposed equal rights in determining policy and hoped to act before adjournment An amendment to the state constitution would be needed for full franchise The convention moved the question over until tomorrow after an initial ballot suggested opposition
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that existing freight rates to Columbia South Carolina and Augusta Georgia were prejudicial to Columbia and ordered parity. It found Columbia and Augusta similarly situated for rail transport from eastern and western origins and directed railroads to file new tariffs by February 1 reflecting equal treatment.
The Tech High School of Atlanta denies Riverside Military Academy the right to claim the prep school state title after defeating Riverside. Tech High argues if Riverside beats Georgia Military College, Tech High would share the title, citing Tech High’s unbroken record and key players Strapper Reet and Townsend.
Washington November 12. Secretary Houston seeks a 50,900 federal appropriation for livestock experiments in Louisiana to aid cane and cotton farmers. He urges 500 acres be set aside for the trials, to diversify crops and shield planters from boll weevil damage and bad weather. He cites reports by Taylor and Rawl supporting livestock as a potential salvation alongside sugar, with cooperation from state officials.
Tampa Wis November 12 The Florida supreme court ruled the last session law prohibiting doors or screens that block a view of saloon premises from the street and restricting side entrances or sale of liquor to women is constitutional. Several cities saw saloon keepers refuse obedience and sue test cases.
Washington reports that during December Santa Claus letters will be recognized as a formal postal matter. The announcement notes a system to handle letters to Santa and ensure they reach the intended recipients.
Postmaster General Burleson ordered a permanent change in postal practice, ending the old custom of turning over to charitable persons or organizations. The directive affects how letters from Teal entity by the post office department are received and delivered.
Parsonal letters from children reach the parish and are to be sent to a toy dispenser. Each postmaster is authorized to handle such mail at his office under the order.
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