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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1913

Page

10

Strikers Refuse Mediation Offer Across Southern Pacific

Washington and Houston report a broad West Coast to Texas rail strike by 2100 miles of Southern Pacific track. Mediation was rejected. unions of trainmen firemen conductors and engineers vow no violence, anticipate spread. President Wilson may intervene. a message to the president is drafted.

Washington Wilson Hanger Board of Mediation and Conciliation New Orelans Southern Parole Railway Houston Texas Atlantic Southern Pacific Railroad New Orleans Hi Paso Federal Board Southern Pacific Paso Paacific

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

An advertisement claims a home absorption treatment cures bleeding itching and protruding piles. It offers free trial samples and personal references on request and invites readers to write to Mrs M. Summera in Notre Dame Indiana for details.

M. Summera Box Notre Dame Ind

One Acre of Corn Nets Georgia Boy Prizes Worth 1500

Augusta Georgia November 14 Special One boy Edward J Welborn of Richmond County nets 1500 from one acre of corn and holds the world record for this season. He lists prizes including mule pair wagon and harness a Shcolarship and more total 2000 with 81.72 bushels grown at 28 cents per bushel equals 61.05. Welborn previously placed third in Georgia with 161 bushels.

Augusta Edward J.welborn Richmond County Chronicle Young Welborn Z. M. Drake Marlboro 3. C Georgia Jerry_Moore South Carolina

Georgia Day Menus Prepared by Girls of Normal College

Milledgeville Ga November 14 Special Georgia Products day observed with state chamber of commerce drive. Georgia Normal and Industrial college led by Miss Murphy plans breakfasts and luncheons prepared by students. Dining halls will serve a regular dinner and speeches to promote Georgia products and state pride.

Milledgeville Georgia Milledza Ville State Chamber of Commerce Woman's Club of Georgia Normal and Industrial College

Barnesville Plans Georgia Banquet Menu at School

Barheaville Ga November 14 Special Mayor J M Cochran and Chamber of Commerce President W H Mitchell with others are coordinating with W H Maxwell president of the Sixth District Agricultural School to stage a big Georgia products banquet on Tuesday evening November 18 in the school dining rooms. The domestic science class will prepare and serve the menu, with Georgia girls at the school leading the effort. About 150 citizens from Barnesville and nearby communities are expected to attend, with a fine program involving many locals and possibly visitors from elsewhere. There is much enthusiasm for the event.

Barheaville J. M. Cochran W. H. Mitchell Barnesville Georgia Girls

Dublin Laurens Chamber of Commerce Formed

A Dublin Georgia assembly formed the Dublin and Laurens County Chamber of Commerce at a November meeting in the city council chamber. Officers elected were President F. G. Corker, vice president Izzie Bashinaki, treasurer S. J. Lord, temporary secretary C. A. Weddington. Plans for a Georgia products dinner on November 18 were set, with 126 plates and many prominent county officials expected.

Dublin Ctizens Council Chamber Dublin and Laurens County

Gunfire at Roberts Station School Alarms Jones County

Macon Ga November 14 Special Citizens in Jones County report alleged depredations at the Roberts station school this week by three Macon youths. Detectives said arrests may come soon. Shots penetrated the building frightening the teacher and pupils. The trio reportedly spent the night there after robbing a nearby hen roost and burning school books. Blackboards were said to be badly disfigured.

Macon Jones County Roberts’ Station

More Fish in the Sea Declares Rome Man Seeks Annulment

Rome Georgia November 14 Special. Lola Evana Edwards of Lindale is under 14, prompting relatives to seek legal annulment of her marriage to widower Charles Edwards. The elopement ended with the girl claiming cruelty, habeas corpus denied, and records show she was 13 in March 1913. Edwards quips about finding other fish in the sea.

Rome Lola Evana Edwards Lindale Charles Edwarda Praocess of Law

Mrs Hoke Smith Returns to Capital in Improved Health

Washington November 14 Special Nice Hoke Smith has returned to Washington perceptibly improved from asthma. She believes that Washington’s low altitude will hasten recovery. She feared she would not attend her son Marion Smith’s marriage to Miss Rawyon in Atlanta. Marion and his wife-to-be stopped in Washington en route to New York for a Bermuda honeymoon trip. Miss Marione Brown of Atlanta, an attendant to Miss Jessie Wilson and Francis Sayre’s wedding, arrived and stays at the White House. W Carrol Latimer of Atlanta visited relatives in Washington on his way home from New York.

Washington Nice Hoke Smith Atlanta Marion Smith Rawyon New York Bermudas Marione Brown Jessie Wilson Francis Sayre White House W. Carrol Latimer

Wesley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Sees Promising Fund Drive

Encouraging reports from treasurer Mrs HB O Reese and prospects of higher contributions boosted enthusiasm at the Ways and Means Committee meeting of the Wesley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The group plans continue to raise funds for a new hospital as officers and committees are named and meet weekly in room 314, Candler Building.

HB. O. Reese Ways and Means Woman's Auxiliary Wesley Memorial Hospital Candler Building Airs K. Rambo Susie M. Walls

Pickpockets Alarm Cordele as Train Passengers Are Robbed

Cordele Georgia November 14 special pickpockets are again at work in the city. Six passengers arriving on the shoofly train from Macon lost from 30 to 80 dollars in purses as a transient gang of thieves rode the rails. A man with his wife and baby confronted one thug on the train steps, knocked him to the ground, and he fled as the train departed.

Cordele Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Macon

High Infant Mortality Blamed on Dirty Milk

Washington November 14 the American Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality met with Dr J W Schereschewsky of Washington DC presenting the peak in summer deaths blamed on heat and dirty stale milk carrying bacteria and infections He urged breastfeeding as a key factor in reducing infant mortality.

Washington American Association For the Study and Prevention J. W. Schereschewsky Washington, DC Pr. Schereschewsky

Sunday School Convention to Meet at Summerville Church

Chattooga county Sunday school convention will be held at Summerville Methodist church on November 20 and 21. Prominent Sunday School workers from across the state will attend and deliver addresses, with an interesting program arranged for the meeting.

Lyerly Chattooga County Summervile

Change of Schedule for Atlanta & West Point R R Co

Public notice announces new schedule effective Monday November 17 1912 with Train No 2 from West Point arriving Atlanta 815 am daily replacing previous Sunday exception Train No 44 from West Point to be discontinued Train No 18 from Columbus arriving 1055 am changed from 1020 am Train No 38 from New Orleans arriving 1100 am changed from 1045 am Train No 34 from Montgomery arriving 710 pm changed from 705 pm Train No 20 from Columbus arriving 400 pm changed from 740 pm J P Billups General Passenger Agent

West Point Atlanta Columbus New Orleans Eat Point Hallwey Company Areive Deere Columbua Columbwa West Pt Peatral of Georgia Peart Macville Savannay Tscheonvills Albany Savannah Attve New York Ham New Y'k Poccon Kan City Colum Cluvin' Ie Haria Yorcon Byham Jacky Peachtres St. Ae Mansencet Reeara

Taft urges keeping faith with Japan and restraint on anti Jap sentiment

Former President Taft told the National Geographic Society that the United States must maintain good terms with Japan and treat its people fairly. He dismissed war as unlikely, urged against discrimination, and warned that Philippine independence must come gradually while the U S maintains a guiding hand during the transition.

Washington Taft National Geographic Society United States Japan California Pacific Mr. Taft America Wilson

A M E Conference Holds Busy Sessions in Buena Vista

Largely attended A M E conference under Bishop Flipper sped through business in Buena Vista Georgia on November 14. Secretary Watson reported on extension. resolutions urged a May 3rd special collection for Morris Brown College and a beady position at Philadelphia book house. Several bishops and ministers were noted as having died this year and ordinations were planned for Sunday.

Buena Vista Bishon Flipper B. F. Watson Church Extension Washington City Hig Department A. Townsley Morris Brown College W. DB. Johnson O. M. Tanner Big Bethel Church Atlanta Bock House Philadelphia I. Z. Lowe H.R. Wright K. L. Read N. W. Williams J. ¢. Golller W . Derrick M. B. Salters R. D. Stingon

Man claims self defense in Digby killing of Henry Hunt

Cordelo Ga November 14 Special. W L Digby a naval stores firm manager surrendered to Sheriff Ward after admitting he killed negro Henry Hunt on carnival grounds last night He says the man attempted to draw a plate and he acted in self defense Digby asks to post bond if charged though no warrant has been issued yet

Cordelo Henry Hunt W. L. Digby Sheriff Ward Digby

South Georgia land brings $65 an acre

Quitman Georgia November 14 The Avera 800 acre farm was sold at auction this afternoon the average price per acre being 45 The sale was conducted by A O Gates a local real estate dealer This marks a new exat in the price of Brooks county farm lands

Quitman Avera A. O. Gates Brooks County

Georgia to Open Quail Season Amid Stocked Game Hopes

Georgia hunters prepare for the quail opening on November 20 in Chattooga County as game multiplies. Gray squirrels, scarce two years ago, reappear in large quantities, suggesting the state will be well stocked if current laws stay in place.

Severiy Georgia Chatooga

Ninth Eleventh District Medical Society Meet in Valdosta

Waycross Ga November 14 Special The ninth semi annual convention of the Eleventh District Medical society one of the strongest in the state will be held at Valdosta next Tuesday November 18 The program and official call for the meeting has been issued by President Dr Dallas Williams Folkston and Secretary Dr B H Minzhew Waycross

Waycrosa Eleventh District Medical Society Valjosta Dallas Williams Folkston B. H. Minzhew Way-cross

McCallie Inspects County Pottery Clays Plants

State Geologist W McCallie toured Athens and nearby sites on November 14 after two days inspecting pottery clays and plants in the county. He plans a report on the power milities of white clay products for this section of the state.

Wooten Indicted for Murder in Monticello Shooting

Macon Ga November 14 Special Harry Wooten a young white man from Monticello was indicted for murder after a quarrel over whisky in which he shot Thomas D Smith Wooten was exonerated by a coroner inquest finding self defense against robbery He was arrested after the true bill and jailed in Bibb County.

Macon Harry Wooten Monticello Thomas D. Smith Wooten Smith Bibb County

Atlanta Banks Prosperous Amid Farm Cash Inflow

Bankers in Atlanta report improved bank conditions with reduced debt from crop movements. W J Blalock of Fulton National notes banks have repaid much of the 5 million borrowed to move crops and some are buying out of town paper. Colonel Robert J Lowry says Atlanta banks are in better shape than ever as farmers place money in deposits.

Georgia Banka Robert J. Lowry Lowry National Bank Atlanta Hankerg South

Currency Reform Bill Completes Passage And Provisions

The currency reform bill is completed with provisions for redemption in lawful money and gold under a flat gold standard. Debates show Democrats opposing private receivers for insolvent regional banks, while administration plans favor Federal Reserve control over insolvent regional banks’ functions.

Calimunaiwu Hitchcock Hitchcok Federal Reserve Board

Indictment Involving Tammany Bagman and Toledo Campaign Tactics

A detailed report covers indictments linked to Tammany Hall figures and a scheme to pressure highway contractors for campaign funds. It notes testimony by George H. McGuire of Syracuse about a 1911 meeting at Governor Dix's Albany offices, with Fowler, Norman E. Mack, and C Gordon Reel, and a telegram alleging contractor shakedowns. The piece also mentions McGuire's anticipated testimony at the John Doe inquiry and perjury threats. It then shifts to an Administrator's Sale in Fulton County Georgia for Pinkle Candier estate property at 136 East Harris Street, described as Lot No. 4 in the A J Orme subdivision, with terms cash.

McLean Democratic State Committee Whitman Hull Hennessy George H. McGuire Syracuse Dix Albany Fowler Norman E. Mack C. Gordon Reel Prsonet McGuire Whitman Kelly Frst John Doe

Property Sale Notice From Fulton County Georgia

By order of the court of ordinary of Fulton County a sale of the estate of Fy deceased will occur at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in December. The property described includes Lot No 3 in a specified block with westerly direction to the beginning. Administrator Fitton Wrampton Ells administered the estate.

Georgia Fulton County Court of Ordinary Dero Fitton Wrampton Ells Sounty

Atlanta Property Transfers Highlight City Deals

A long list of Atlanta property transfers with dates in November shows numerous buyers and sellers including Arranly Deets, John Manoun, B. F. Caggins, and many parcels on Cheshire Bridge Road, Violet Street, Pearce Street, and Fern Street. Transfers span values from 31 40 to 60 000 plus mortgages and notes, reflecting active real estate movement across blocks and avenues.

Arranly John Manoun B. F. Caggins Magen Park Dudley Ft Toliver Bella Tolliver Lot Martin and Clark Martin and Clark Strvesta, ¢Xitd Seat, November 21. 52,000—Maurvin J. Wise R. Lee Walker Fot Cheshire Bridge Road Severtenth Stella Price J. T. Kim Brough Pearce Street Oaknoll Avenue L. N. Bagon F. Mheinutt Dame Gama jFern Street Vanira Street Same Fern Street Mrs Ellen Rastmen T. J. Buckalew Cornet Mwynon Lurers Ferry Chepel Avenue Smith A Simpson Lumber Company Nannie D. Andrews Ride Jones Avenue Vinewhent Eidwards Jones L. H. “Urling Bryar and Boykin Phenix Investment Company Ly ‘Kantor Pickett Street William Drinkell Mattle R Torpert Vide Tatnall Street West Avenue Peeples Street Mattie F. Ward Park Axoher Park Avenue Berne Street Perry Andrews T. L. White Corneer Gresn Gnd Stows J. T. Carroll Kirkwood Avenue Moreland Avenue

Railroad schedules announce arrival and departure times

The notice lists passenger train times for routes including Atlanta to Brunswick Waycross and Augusta with origins in Knoxville and Cincinnati. It notes that schedules are for information only and not guaranteed with several daily arrivals and departures and west and northbound connections through Nashville Louisville and Cartersville.

Atlanta Cnty Georgia Way Petirs Froin—ta Ootton Grivn Py Augusta Newark Union Pe Louisville Nashville Artive Cage Cicrene Bogievillness Cincinnati Knoxville Blue Ridge Cartersville Murphy Accommodation

Lost and found ads list items with rewards in Georgia decisions

A Georgia Decisions excerpt outlines finder liability for lost property and reimbursement rights. Multiple items are listed as lost or found, including a 134 karat diamond ring at Rich's, a ladies watch with an engraved M, keys along Peachtree Street, a red motorcycle cushion, a gold watch with pearls, and a brown collie. Rewards offered for returns. contact names and addresses provided.

Georgia Mnder Rich Adams Candler Terminal Station Alabama Whitehall E. P. Harding Simoh Street Keye Peachtree St Aragon Hotel Brookwood Bridge Ponce de Leon Ave Peachtree Highland Ave Burks Hillyer Trust Ridge Bigewood Pryor Williame Bleyele Co Edgewood Ave Pharla Albert Howell, Jr Hones de Leon Apte Southern Railway S. B.C Apt W. Harris St Daniel Ros, Co Losist Ivy

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