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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
10
The Atlanta post office reports a 21.8 percent rise in September receipts compared with a year ago, totaling $420,691.12. A new daily letter-handling record of 310,906 letters was set on the last day of September, exceeding the previous 274,000 amid a busy political campaign period.
W E Chapin the Atlanta insurance man was operated on in a Philadelphia hospital after a sudden illness while returning from a vacation in the east. He is resting well and physicians expect a full recovery. He was brought to Philadelphia about two weeks ago and underwent the procedure with satisfactory results. He should be able to leave Philadelphia within a few weeks at most.
The U S Weather Bureau in Atlanta states today is mostly cloudy with no rain. Section Director C von Herrmann expects Thursday to mirror Wednesday with a high near 78 degrees and overcast skies, while the low early morning temperature hovered around 66 degrees.
Romney L Campbell seeks $2000 against the city for water overflow and mud on his 11 Angier Place lot from 1911 to 1912. City Attorney James L Mayson urged demurrer before Judge George D Bell in superior court yesterday with decision expected after further discussion. Campbell is represented by John K McDonald as to whether the nuisance was temporary and abated.
Former President William H Taft will attend Princeton University's dedication of the Grover Cleveland Memorial Tower on October 22, the same day the Graduate College opens. President Wilson and Former President Roosevelt declined due to prior commitments. Taft's letter to President Hibben expresses honor and eagerness to participate in the ceremony.
William Wolfe a former hospital attendant confessed to murder at Kankakee State Hospital. He said Carl Holst, aged 78, suffered six broken ribs and died after being kept in bed, with accomplices John Mahan and another former employee also implicated. Wolfe, from Nashville NC, is jailed without bond as authorities pursue charges.
Special services began just after sundown yesterday as thousands gathered in Atlanta synagogues for prayers and sacred verses. The ram’s horn sounded from synagogue steps signaling worship, with lavish meals and exchanges of seasonal compliments planned at home. Rabbis Marx Levine and Loeb prepared sermons for Yom Kippur, ten days away, when fasting and prayer culminate in confession to God.
Augusta GA October 1 Special Charles A Wickersham president of the Atlanta and West Point railroad today assumed the general management of the Georgia railroad after a half hour conference with Colonel T HK Scott the retiring general manager who has led the road for twenty years Mr Wickersham hopes to make the Georgia more popular and to connect more closely with the people along the line Colonel Scott will remain in advisory capacity until July next year
Lawrenceville Ga October 1 Special Dr J Lawton Campbell son of James F Campbell of this place committed suicide at Marshall Okla last night He recently graduated from Atlanta Dental College He is the second son of Mr Campbell to kill himself in four years He will be brought to Lawrenceville for interment Survived by his father mother one brother Dr Campbell of Monticello Ga and one sister Miss Jewell Campbell of Lawrenceville
Alfred Potts, longtime university janitor at the University of Georgia, was found wandering in the rain a mile from Athens. He has a blank mind and is reportedly physically unable to care for himself. Potts was known to many notable figures when a student at Georgia.
Thomasville outlines dates for the Thomas County fair this fall selecting November 18 14 and 20. The change came as poultry exhibitors preferred showing birds in Augusta a week earlier. Directors anticipate strong displays due to unusually fine county crops and growing interest in the fair.
Macon Georgia October 1 Special agent reports a negro physician J A Moore was arrested on a city court cheating and swindling charge. An industrial insurance company says Moore issued a death certificate for Mary Buge’s husband John Buge, whose life policy had paid out, then the woman was found alive. The Protective Association of Industrial Insurance Companies sent an investigator, leading to Moore’s arrest after John Bugg’s prior detention.
In Macon Georgia on October 1 a special report states Amnis Bihg was awarded 4747 for the death of her husband Charlie Ells. Ells died after contacting a live wire during an electrical and windstorm while attempting to remove a fallen telephone wire. The verdict was against Southern Holly Telephone Co. Damages sought were 10000 dollars.
In Norcross Georgia October reports indicate strong cotton prospects with good prices and active gins. Farmers praise favorable crop conditions and robust potato yields while expressing cautious optimism for rural north Georgia ahead of harvest.
Manchester October 1 Lancashire cotton employers met to close all mills from October until the strike of Beehive mill Bolton workers is settled. Beehive workers again strike protesting the Overseer personality, following union officials advice.
Marietta Ga October 1 commitment trial of John Humphries charged with killing Jim White at Austell in a quarrel over a pipe will be held before Judge Greer Friday afternoon. White was the son of Conductor Bud White of the Southern road. Feud between the men over the pipe led to a confrontation in Will Davis store. Humphries allegedly drew his pistol, dodged behind Davis, fired, and White fell with a forehead wound. He died a half hour later. Humphries surrendered and was rushed to Marietta.
Startwell Ga October 1 Special The death of Hon A J McMullan of Hart county leaves a vacancy on the board of trustees of the State Agricultural college. Luave T Mullan has been presented to Governor Slaton for the vacancy. McMullan had been in failing health for months and was a leading citizen. He leaves a wife and several children. He was buried at Sardis Wednesday.
Lake Charles faces one of its worst floods with Calcasier River rising and English Bayou overflow flooding the city. Water pours into a major residential district at two inches per hour while northern sections and lakeside blocks stay dry. Rescue parties evacuate marooned residents, boats distributed citywide, and livestock and logs suffer massive losses as trains remain waterlogged.
New York October 1 police headquarter cameras will film the unknown dead procession each year. A detectives corps will identify bodies before burial. The move follows the thirteen day unidentified wait on Congressman's body Timothy D Sullivan.
In Salt Lake City Utah on October 1 a monument to the Salt Lake sea gull was unveiled in the temple grounds marking deliverance from famine after a grasshopper scourge in 1948 that menaced crops as flocks of insects devastated fields.
Protests from across the state helped seal the fate of Harry Orchard as the Wisconsin state board of pardons denied a petition for clemency. Orchard, who confessed to the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenburg, remains serving a life term in prison since January 1906.
Thomasville Ga October 1 Roscoe Luke former Roddenbery partner and attorney announces he will seek the congression al seat to succeed the late S A Roddenbery He is 23 years old first bid for office and runs independently not backed by a party May or Banks of Titton declines to run for Second District seat saying personal business and bank duties as vice president prevent candidacy He cites long effort building a career and home as the reason for staying out of the race
Hans Schmidt, the confessed murderer of Anna Aumuller, was taken from his cell at Tombs Prison for a sanity examination by four alienists in the district attorney Whitman’s office. He was closeted with them for two hours and another examination was planned for Friday after the coroner’s inquest into Aumuller’s death. The district attorney’s report will be used in Schmidt’s prosecution.
Morris Brown college opened its thirty second year with 5060 students registered. Speakers included D W R Hendrix Bishop H M Turner Bishop J F Flipper and President A Fountain stressing self help education and race development.
After a 30 point drop in refired sugar, local wholesale grocers report prices will fall to 4 1/2 cents per pound for consumers by week’s end. Grocers blame tariff changes for the decline, but say market is controlled by trust, not supply and demand. Retailers plan cash sales may feature bargains, while some higher-close trade shops will wait for new stock.
Perry October 3 two white boys sixteen entered pleas of guilty to larceny from the house of Leaptrot and were sentenced to the Georgia State Reformatory. They were remanded to await delivery. On Tuesday night the escapee broke from the jail through a window after an iron bar was sawed out. He has not been located, and sheriff officials notified officers at numerous points.
In Rome Georgia on October 1 the Woman's club heard State Game Warden Jesse Mercer chide fall auditors for wearing wings and bird feathers on hats, then endorse woman suffrage to the applause of the audience. State Entomologist Worsham spoke on a related matter at Carnegie Library.
Commissioner George R Johnson to be replaced by a man aligned with Chief James L Beavers. Alderman James R Nutting pushes repeal of term limits on police commissioners. Mayor Woodward signals veto power and promises charter changes to shake up appointments. Campaign tensions cite media bias and alleged open-town tactics as city executives clash over post-election oversight and liquor-license renewals.
Washington October 1 The Senate approved raising the cost limit for a federal building project in Augusta Georgia from 250000 to 825000 within the 75 thousand dollars more budget increase.
The trial of Wood Coleman, a wealthy planter, for the murder of Leon Melvin went to the jury late tonight with a verdict not expected before tomorrow morning. The defense argues Stephens acted in self defense and that neither Coleman fired. Stephens’ son testified that the Coleman family did the shooting, and that Melvin did not shoot. The fate of other defendants remains undecided.
A Negro woman named Hattie Rowan vanished from her Thomasville home about two weeks ago after visiting a suburban store. No trace or clue has been found since her departure, leaving locals puzzled by the mysterious disappearance.
An advertisement promotes Gascarets as a rapid remedy for sour stomach, belching, heartburn, and nervous upset. It claims the pills clean the stomach, remove undigested matter and foul gases, and regulate liver and bowels overnight, urging 19 cent boxes for adults and children.
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