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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
1
An investigation for The Constitution reports Inman Park school basements housing many classes with severe overcrowding and unsafe air. First grade C uses 3x1 foot windows, second grade A faces stifling air, and second grade B rooms with 49 pupils and poor ventilation threaten eyesight. gas pipes and dusty yard air worsen conditions.
At the Boston meeting of the American Bankers Association on October 8 bankers denounced the Glass Owen currency bill as socialistic and warned of hardships for banks and the public if enacted. The group backed the Chicago currency commission and urged Congress to adopt proposed amendments while praising President and Treasury officials for pursuing a safer elastic currency.
Governor Sulzer and his wife did not testify as the impeachment trial nears verdict. Testimony indicated he avoided defending himself to avoid shielding his wife with his Wall Street dealings. Defense closed amid surprise and renewed plans for further witnesses. judge limited additional testimony.
A satirical piece contrasts boasting with action, urging readers to prove achievement over talk. It cites job ads and directs readers to contact Atlanta Constitution Want Ads, highlighting a practical call to employment.
A drunken man on a river car shot conductor H J T Dodson of Fast Point on the Addy Station line near midnight. Police captured Sfood Cole at Addy Station, who denies the act. Dodson was wounded in the arm and taken to Grady hospital. the car continued toward the river as witnesses described a struggle before the shooting.
Washington October 8 The roller towel once a feature in government buildings was abolished today in the interests of public health by an order of President Milson. Individual towels will replace the rollers.
John Bowman, said to be worth over 500000, lived a hermit’s life in Decatur. He avoided society for years, despite owning more than 3500000 in assets. His home and garage overflowed with musical instruments and automobiles, reflecting his unusual hobby and solitude.
Washington October 8 provisions say draperies will not conceal nude statues in the forthcoming winter exhibition at the Corcoran gallery.
A huge throng gathered outside The Constitution office to hear World Series updates in vivid, park-press style detail. Fans imagined Shibe Park, awaited each play, and cheered through the tense scoreless innings as coverage promised further play-by-play with the same fervor as prior days.
The Protestant Episcopal triennial convention in New York elected Dr Alexander Mann of Trinity Boston as house of deputies president, defeating Rev Dr W T Manning 250 to 223. The result signals a low church victory and may affect denominational naming debates. Manning urged unanimous support for Mann after the defeat. Dr Henry Anstice of New York was elected secretary and named assistant secretaries. The house of bishops held an executive session to elect a bishop.
A Philadelphia spectator collapsed and died after shouting a homer during a Giants vs Athletics game. Eyewitnesses said the crowd’s excitement surged as the scoreboard replay aired Mathewson's hit. The man’s heart condition is cited as the cause, with officials noting the incident followed a dramatic moment in the game.
Boyd Vincent of Southern Ohio is chairman and re elected Dr Samuel Hart of Connecticut is secretary. A memorial by Bishop Alfred Harding of Washington proposes a constitutional amendment for a revised representation method in the house of deputies. Action not stated. The house of bishops meets tomorrow morning. Harding's memorial was read in the house of deputies and referred to a committee on amendments and constitution yet to be appointed. Tomorrow the house will review several amendments from the 1910 convention.
Reports from Torreon claim rebels seized the city after four days of fighting led by Francisco Villa. Between six and one hundred Spaniards are said to be in the town, with foreigners including French and Germans living there. Federal forces suffered heavy losses before the rebel capture, and U S authorities seek to verify reports while protecting foreigners remaining in Torreon.
Mathewson pitched one of his greatest games, driving in the winning run with a tenth inning single. Eddie Plank was strong but fatigued as the Giants backed him with sparkling defense and timely hits.
An unofficial Weather Bureau clerk cautions that a Thursday game in New York may be disrupted by a developing low pressure system off the Georgia and South Carolina coasts. He notes the map shows crook and curve patterns but stresses no official forecast was issued.
In Philadelphia the 26,000 fans watched Christy Mathewson star as the New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Athletics 3 to 0 in ten innings. Mathewson held the A’s scoreless, driving in the decisive run himself after Plank and a late rally failed. Giants bolster their lead as the World Series moves to New York’s Polo Grounds with Game Three likely to unfold tomorrow.
Cloudy conditions dominate the Georga forecast with east and west zones showing variable panes Thursday into Friday. Local report notes toward warm and high temperatures, while rainfall in the past 24 hours remains scarce and below normal for the month and year.
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