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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1913

Page

5

Larkin Speech Triggers Disorder At London Meeting

James Larkin head of Dublin Transport Workers Union sparks chaotic scene at Albert Hall London as thousands clash with police prior to his address. Injuries reported as students attempt to storm the hall while rioting erupts outside and inside. Larkin denounces the government over the Dublin strike amid calls to form a general boycott.

London James Larkin Transport Workers Union of Dublin Larkin Albert Hall Tontaht Mount Joy Ason Audunis Socialist Sonseto Dritainia Dublin

Postmen Seek Higher Pay Rejected by Postmaster General

London November 19 The demand of 160000 British post office workers for higher pay was rejected today by Herbert Samuel Postmaster General He balanced his refusal with concessions on working conditions noting that a 13 percent wage rise would cost 932.5 million a year and require new taxation He warned that strikers who quit would be rewarded and those who resigned faced repercussions The deputation remained dissatisfied but would take the decision to their union

London Herbert Simuel Samuel Heveng Deputation Postmaster Generals

Presbyterian Women Hold Mass Meeting Friday in Atlanta

Presbyterian women from Atlanta and nearby areas will gather at North Avenue church Friday November 21 at 3 o'clock for a talk on Woman's Work by Mrs. W C Winsborough of Kansas City. The meeting includes music and a reception afterward for all attendees to meet Mrs. Winsborough.

North Avenue Atlanta W C Winsborough Kansas City Presbyterian Church Winsborough A. S Secu Tiplin Georgia Savings Bank and Truat Company Garden Street Georgia Avenue L. C Hopkins Edwin F Johnson Andrews Avenue Paces Perry Road

Coastal Waterway Advocates Press Coastal Canal

At the sixth annual Atlantic Deeper Water Ways convention in Jacksonville Florida speakers urged an inland waterway along the Atlantic coast for peace and wartime needs. Capt W W E Jacobs highlighted coastwise shipping protection and storm relief, with other officials outlining regional support and congressional backing. The Palatka meeting delegates endorsed the coastal canal concept.

Jacksonville Fla Atlantic Atlantic Deeper Water Ways Association W. W. E Jacobs United States Srvice Gorgias Sigo Meyers Savannah New England John J. Martin Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange House of Representatives Washington Stephen M. Sparkman Frederick W. Byonnelly Trenton Hudson River Peter G. Ten Hyck Congress New York New Ogland Florida Winfred H. Schoot Atlantic Waterways Association Palatka

Captain Whitton Led Dewey’s Fleet Into Manila Harbor

Norfolk, November 19 Captain A M Whitton United States collier service died here today after months of stomach cancer He was forty years old He piloted Admiral Dewey s fleet into Manila harbor during the Spanish American War and earlier commanded the British steamer Zafire bringing her into Manila bay cutting the Spanish cables and providing maps of the harbor The Zafire later led the American fleet into the bay under Whitton s command

Norfolk A. M. Whitton United States Collier, Service Admiral Dewey Manila Whitton Zafire Manila Bay

Cotton Receipts Grow in Cordele Market This Season

Cotton receipts in Cordele Georgia have reached 20000 bales with 3008 bales more expected before season end. The increase compares with last year by about 8 percent and the average grade of the staple is far superior to last year.

Gordele

Currency Measures Near Decision in Senate

Washington reports two divergent drafts of the administration currency bill are nearly ready for panel approval. Senate banking and currency Democrats and Republicans plus Senator Hitchcock inch toward a report form while potential adjournment discussions loom.Democrats call for refunding 2 percent bonds and issuing 3 percent bonds to regional banks, while Republicans favor one year 3 percent notes replacing bonds. The GOP also tightens reserve shifts to regional banks at 1 percent semiannually to reach 4 percent in country banks and 2 percent in city banks.

Washington Senate Banking and Currency Committee Hitchcock House Congress Lanwe

Pullman Porters Wage Suit Shocks California Officials

San Francisco November 19. President John M. Eshleman of the California Railroad Commission denounces Pullman Company for underpaying porters and relying on tips from the traveling public. He notes abuses in berth sales and tipped service, and says a wage increase could lead to a rate hearing. The commission has studied the company's regulations and practices for two months.

San Francisco Pullman John M. Eshleman California Railroad Commission Eshleman Ba

Health Board Men Infected by Diphtheria in Jackson

In Jackson Mississippi on November 19 the city health board reports seven laboratory workers quarantined after an examination showed all throats infected with diphtheria. The board president suspects germs sent in fores tamination caused the outbreak.

Jackson Miss Rotate Board of Health City Health Board

Aviators Shot by Moors Near Morocco Flight

Lieutenant Gil Rios and Captain Barreiro were wounded when their airplane was shot over the enemy line. Rios suffered a bullet wound to the thigh and grave injuries while Barreiro sustained a single wound. They were carried to the Spanish camp after a hard landing, the aircraft hitting the ground with the impact of a wounded mare.

Terran Morocco Gil Rios Barreiro Rios

Georgia Leads in per cent of gross earnings on land value

A survey by J. R. Smith of Smith & Ewing shows Georgia tops eight leading agricultural states in the ratio of gross earnings to land value at 122 percent, with Texas next at 160 and Wisconsin at 150. The report, based on agricultural department figures, lists values per acre, average yields on ten crops, and the earnings percentage, highlighting Georgia’s strong agricultural resources alongside recent local real estate transfers and sales in Atlanta.

J. R Smith Smith & Ewing Union Georga Farma Georgia Texas Wiinola Town Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New York Georgia Lang and Timber Company D Blalock Exis Edgewood Avenue Waddell Street Walter P Thomas M. Callaway J. H. Toole A. J. Sterne Samen and Cain Streets Everette & Iverette C. [Harsivon M. Harrison Aicton Hapeville Jonesboro Road Leo Hresh

Kentucky Brothers in a Duel to Death

Oakdale Tennessee reports a duel between brothers William Jackson and Samuel Jackson. William, 35, was killed instantly. Samuel, 30, was the shooter. William fired twice as he fell, both shots striking Samuel. Barna says the brothers, both married, died later. The incident stemmed from a dispute amid intoxication.

Oakdale Tenn Willam Jackson Samuel Jackson William Barna Tomee

Plan to End Gambling in Cotton Futures

Ex Senator J I McLaurin of South Carolina proposes a plan to end objectionable gambling in cotton futures. He advocates heavy taxes on all contracts through exchanges nationwide with cotton delivered only where grown, arguing New York stock would lose its price-manipulation power and that the exchange should lead the reform.

New York J. I. McLaurin South Carolina New York Cotton Exchange Mcldiurin Congress McLaurin New York Exchange South Great

Early End Near For Cotton Mill Firemen Strike

Lawrence Mass November 19 Prospects for an early settlement of the firemen strike affecting all textile plants in the city looked hopeful after a two hour meeting between strikers and employers A proposed nine hour day as a compromise could lead to an agreement Firemen now work twelve hours daily six days a week demanding eight hours with no wage loss Most mills have offered one day less work per week Another conference is set for tomorrow improving chances of resolution amid 4000 workers idled since Monday.

Lawrence Mass

Lost Goods Rules and Finder Rights in Georgia

A Georgia law states that a finder who knowingly keeps lost goods for personal gain may be charged with larceny. It allows the finder to hold found property to recover proper care costs and be reimbursed, until expenses are paid, with rightful ownership to be returned.

Georgia

Lost and found notices clutter Atlanta streets

A jumble of lost and found notices from Atlanta items includes a $1 reward for a missing Rilero y Ulinman with a partial description, various lost items such as a golf watch, a rubber coat, a white poodle, and currency, plus several recovered objects like a bunch of keys and a Presto tank. Numerous contact temptations and rewards appear across addresses and railways, with no clear single incident.

Case A.W. J. Minder Atlanta Hady Albert Howell, Jr Ponce de Leon Apts Southern Calling &T Athletic Club Peachtrap St Poty Dyer Charite Johnson Davis St Covington Road Hank of Decatur J. H. Bureuss Grady Place Ogigthorys Gordon Peachtree Fourteenth Street Gt West Fifth Street Mnitisis Marratt Ivy

Railroad Schedules Arrival and Departure Summary

Passenger schedule data shows trains arriving from Augusta Covington New York and London Pt with times around 6:25 am and 2:10 pm. Departures list various Augusta and Knoxville routes including Blue Ridge and Cartersville services with afternoon and late evening times. Additional notes indicate schedules are for information only and not guaranteed.

Alinta Daly Guly Georgia Augusta Rao Covigton Auguste Doton Lathenta New York Covgo Atlanta Allanta West Point Kinfo Epar Colmbus Amis Columbus Monte Columbus New Or West Pt Central of Gear! Railway Nozis Thomasville Savannan Art Gacksonvilly Albany Avannah Macon Jackson Savannah Valdosta Savanna Tacksonville Thomasvill Southern Railway South Ham New Orls Chicago Kaneity Valley Vaile Jack Ville Charlotte Locton Georgia Buntal Whitehall Street Mitchell Henees Tchmond Abe Jack'ville Kuo City Jack’ville Peachthe St Gardner GRO Union Birminghall Atlantic Brunswick Waycross Cordelene

Thanksgiving orders and local services advertised in Austell Ga paper

Local notices offer Thankgiving cake and pumpkin pie orders from Mrs Sarah Newton Austell Ga with prompt delivery. Classifieds include compound oxygen treatments at Austell building Dr George Brow and maternity sanatorium services with infant adoption in Windsor Street. Corset fittings at home by A Clayton Co and Flower Shop at Whitehall advertise plants and decorations. Also listed are tobacco for catarrh Boston products and home made fruit cake and curtains cleaning services with local names and phone contact Ivy 3590 Ivy 1966-3 and 167 West Peachtree.

Sarah Newton Austell George Brow Maternity Private Dia Witchell Windsor Street Ivy A. Clayton Co Whitehall Mitchell Duman BAL Clayton Co Itehall Bt Smoke &E M Tobacco HHM CO Atlanta Ladins Joseph M. Hart Richardson Street Yiddle South Georgia

Help Wanted In Stores And Offices Classified Ads

Help wanted male. Sales and office positions listed include jewelry store salesman, barber trade, stenographer, window dresser, clerks, and real estate agents. Many Georgia locations mentioned. multiple firms seek aggressive, reliable young men with references, training offered, and varying pay plans.

Diysa-Austell Co N. Pryor Street Moler Barber College Luckie Street Atlanta G. C. Branning Atlanta Harbor College Gast Mitchell St Meyers-Westbrook Co Winston- Salem Moler Luckie Strest Wes Alcazar Geinerville Rence Saw Marble Co Marietta, Ga

Help Wanted in Early 1900s Transit and Domestic Roles

Classified snippets seek male railway clerks, motormen, conductors, firemen, and postal workers with low experience, plus female roles in sewing, sales, and domestic work. Ads promise wages from $60 to $200 monthly, recruitment through Atlanta and Rochester institutes, and company stores or uniform provisions.

Presnere Rooma Ian Anegls NAVY Forsyth Street Atlanta Addreva Railway Tudianapolig Ind Miller's Minute Fairuts St Ivy D& Lively Gars Phunim Ang Eis Rochester N.Y Frunulin Institute Rochester Carolina Portland Cement Coy Moore Decatur

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