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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1913

Page

14

Poultry Show Entry List Takes Final Days in Atlanta

The Southern International Poultry Show nears closing with just three days to enter birds. Secretary T. M. Poole urges entrants to communicate as entries are accepted until the last minute. Prize money tops $100 in gold, with cups and trophies, boys and girls’ division, pigeon and duck classes, freak exhibits, and ostrich displays planned. Notes on judges include George Iwald of Cincinnati and Julian McCamey of Dalton, among others. The show runs in Atlanta from December 1 to 6.

T. M. Poole South Acjs George Iwald Cincinnati Georgia Macon D. Owen Athens Tenn America B. Young Columbus Cin Julian McCamey Dalton James P. Karr Haw River Vanderbilt

McMichael Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition in Atlanta

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday with Deputy Clerk Fred Beers in the United States court by J. S. McMichael, a laborer from Atlanta. Liabilities total 1094.95 with 50 earmarked as other debts preferred by law. Assets are listed at 23 for household goods.

Fred Beers J. S. McMichael Atlanta

Colored Methodists Convene Here Today in At lanta

The Georgia annual conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church meets at 10 AM at Butler Street Church in Atlanta. About 150 pastors and delegates attend to discuss whether to discontinue the Sunday school department, a move opposed by many, while others urge keeping the children's division. The gathering includes Rev. J C Colclough as host and delegates to elect to the general conference.

Georgia Colored Methodist Episcopal Church Athinta Butler Street Atlanta J.C. Colclough R. A. Carter C. T. Bonner C. W. Holsey

Guard of Convicts Held on Charge of Aiding Escape

Moultrie Ga November 18 Spe Two of the three convicts who led from the county chain gang were caught last night in Albany by Officer Perry and returned to the local authorities this morning. The two caught were John Hutchens and Will Peeler, both of whom were sentenced to Tramburke county for burglary under sentences of fifteen and five years respectively. The third man Roy Moore has not been apprehended. He was also an escape from Sing Sing prison and boasts of the sentences that had been imposed on him in different states totaling sixty odd years. He told the authorities when delivered to them that he would not be with them long that he intended to escape. Since his escape the warden of the gang received a letter from Moore bidding him goodbye. The night guard of the convict Wil Anglin who was on duty the night the escape occurred has been arrested on charges that he aided and assisted the prisoners to escape. It is understood that two recaptured have stated that the guard liberated them and enabled them to leave without detection.

Moultrie Spe Albany Ofiicer Perry John Hutchens Will Peeler Tramburke County Roy Moore Sing Sing Moore Wil Anglin

Flagman on Central of Georgia Killed by Train

Savannah flagman Joseph F. Delosch was fatally struck by a passenger train at Millen today. The Savannah resident’s body was brought back to his home city for burial.

Central Savannah Joseph F. Delosch Central of Georgia Railway Millen Delosch

Plaza Plan Presented to Committee in Atlanta Session

The state commission heard the chamber of commerce and city government present the plaza plan for Atlanta. They outlined a $2 million project including a new railroad station, bonds funded by abutting property owners, and a plaza from Forsyth to Central with potential extension. officials urged state aid to remove the gulch nuisance and improve city growth, while debates over authority and engineering costs continued.

State Commission Western Atlantic Railroad Senate Capitol Chamber of Commerce William A. Wimbish Atlantica Commission Forsyth Street Central Avenue Washington Street Alabama

May Start Branch of Audubon Society in Atlanta

James Henry Rice traveled to Atlanta to establish a national Audubon Society branch for bird and animal protection and will speak at Carnegie Library at 8 pm Friday. A Charleston review recalls his Abbeville speech on Our Birds and Our Boys, praised for its information and polished prose, with local officials and civic leaders in attendance.

James Henry Rice Atlanta Carnegie Library Charleston News and Courter Rice Abbeville S.C Civic Club Opera House Bleda Mill Hice Wrief Justice Gary Leonard H. W. Pratt M. L. Jen- King Athens

Atlanta Wins Exclusive Rag for Cighkering Showrooms

The House of Cighkering & Sons Boston makers of grand pianos receives exclusive representation in Georgia through Ludden & Bates at 63 Peachtree Street. The southern market sees the most beautiful piano designs this season. Public invited to inspect Grands Semi-Grands and Uprights on display with catalogs and favorable terms available.

House of Cighkering. & Sons Boston Plariofortes Honoris Hélarby “Ludden & Bates Peachtree Street Sole Georgia

Goethals Adds to His Laurels in Panama Canal Book

Colonel George W. Goethals, chief engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission, read and corrected chapters on canal construction in Frederic J. Haskin’s new book The Panama Canal, offered to readers at cost. He asked Haskin not to write about his work, but a chapter titled The Man at the Helm was included, praised as one of the most informative parts of the volume.

George W. Goethals Isthmian Canal Commission Panama Canal Frederic J. Haskin Goethals Haskin Pataday Colonel Goethals

Adler's Show Shows Foreign Fabrics From Europe

Atlantans may inspect new exhibition at L. C. Adler's on Peachtree featuring scarves and neckwear from Zurich Vienna and Lyons. Fabrics represent centuries of silk craft and mark a novel use in American fashion as art pieces.

L. C. Adler Atlanta Lyons Zurich Vienna Feachtree Europe Bie America Adler

Atlantan Joseph Deihl Visits After Brother’s Death

Joseph D. Deihl a longtime Atlanta figure now in Chattanooga and first proof reader for The Chattanooga News returned to the city briefly last week for his brother George Deihl through death. In Atlanta he was warmly welcomed by old friends during his short stay. Piles use PAZO OINTMENT claims relief in 13 days with a money back offer.

Joseph D. Deihl Chattanooga Chattanooga News Atlanta George Deihl Western and Atlantic Railroad Delhi

Family tragedy as Elam shoots Cramer in Kansas City

Dr W E Elam once city physician of St Louis and now notable Kansas City citizen fires this afternoon killing the Cramer family, amid trouble that led to the deadly act. Details scarce but the incident occurred in Kansas City Missouri on November 18.

Kansas City W. E.elam St. Louis

Two Men In Fatal Baltimore Hotel Room Confrontation

In Chicago based salesman Cramer about age 40 and Elam aged 45 confronted each other at the Baltimore hotel. A shot rang out prompting employees to rush in. Elam was taken into custody while Cramer was reported dead at the scene or soon after. Police took both men to headquarters for questioning and investigation ongoing.

Cramer Chicago Baltimore Elam Tolalk Elapy Talling Police

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