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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1913
Page
6
Sept 1 report from France details aviator Pegoud flying a monoplane in a long S shaped maneuver at 3000 feet. He then inverted the craft head down for several seconds before righting and flying again. Experts call it an epoch making test toward air safety and stability.
Isador Broder a railroad detective was shot as two men opened fire in a railroad yard. Two bullets hit Donlin and Broder, while Wide West and others fired. Winboard arms were injured. Both Wonka and West appeared in court in arm slings.
The funeral service for Fo K Simmons, a federal veteran, was held this afternoon at Powell’s Funeral Chapel. Interment will take place at West View Cemetery.
In police court Sonn Henry a granite cutter faced a disturbance charge after neighbor Mrs Meggs said his singing at home on weekend nights disturbed her. Henry testified he merely sang John Henry since childhood, repeating the opening verse as needed. neighbors described him as disruptive, leading to fines of 1575 and 375 in two cages.
A chaotic Baptist church trial ends with Sister Marie Frederick assaulting Preacher James Bryant during testimony. Witnesses Samantha Brewer and Salle Relt testified as Marie strode the platform and struck the pastor, drawing medics as deacons led her from the building.
A crowd of girl workers witnessed a pistol duel between two Black men on Foimn Street. Shots prompted arrests as a former police officer, Charles W Hood, led officers to the scene. Both men were jailed for disorderly conduct and sent to headquarters. A bystander’s husband, Ty Grady, was hospitalized in critical condition.
A column arguing for sanitary living as a right and a benefit to health and prosperity. It urges towns to clean up and improve sewerage water and lighting to attract new residents and industries, warning that dirty homes repel visitors and harm inhabitants.
We are municipal engineers offering planning constructing financing and operation of sanitary systems and improvements for towns and cities. We invite inquiries from towns needing this service and promise prompt information and dividends for your town.
Reuben Jones a 70 year old inventor from Atlanta, famed for the Tones fender cultivator, was found in a Chatta hoochee river bank clump near the Columbus wharf with scrap iron weights strapped to his body as he prepared to jump. He was taken to police barracks and confined. He had traveled to Columbus recently seeking to protect his invention and claimed two years of thought about ending his life.
Washington dispatch reports Judge Clements may seek reappointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission despite Georgian pressure to retain him. Senators Smith and Hoke Smith indicated they would back him if he desires another term, while Governor Glenn lobbies for a seat and the $19,059 salary. The article notes political maneuvering involving Overman and Governor Glenn ahead of potential nomination.
Judge Emory Speer rules that Norther n plaintiffs receive stock dividends valued at 200000 in the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad matter. The suit centers on a reorganization agreement among the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad Macon and Birmingham Railroad and Macon Construction Company. Parsons and Edwards held bonds and claim entitlement to the stock under a prior apportionment and guarantee arrangement. The Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad is named but may be compelled to remit dividends to Parsons and Edwards as per the court ruling. Attorneys Marion Irwin and Roy Friend of New York for plaintiffs. J Fo Hall and Alex C King for defendants.
Continued from page one the piece notes President Wilson advised Americans to leave Mexico and states negotiations stand as before. Senator Bacon says the president did not imply impending U S intervention to protect Americans. The article reflects how Americans outside Mexico read Wilson’s guidance.
Rumor centers on Charles L Davis of Meriwether as successor to Jesse Mercer. Gov remains away in the west with no announcement and strong local support cites Davis’s work on game preservation and the greensone law. Mercer’s administration faces no specific criticism, but rumor suggests he may not seek reappointment and could move to Washington.
The Fogle and Paves Printing Co office and Geld force held their annual dinner Monday night after the sales force annual meeting. Rabbi Da Mod Ma honored the event with an impromptu address to W Foote, president, and the cabaret show by Anamauer drew hearty praise. Resolutions thanked Foote Davies and Cowper for their kindness and the company’s leaders expressed hope to reunite next season with continued prosperity for all.
At the Forsyth in Atlanta Sam Mann, new orchestra leader, leaped into a vaudeville sketch, drawing the crowd to the pit as Marlon Kiesby, Alexander and Scott, William Simms, Camille deg circus, and the Gasch sisters delivered lively numbers. The program mixed English tales by Robert Emmett Keane, dancing by Tas tmle Dimore, and gymnastic feats, with praise for the female impersonator’s dresses.
Atlanta automoblie exhibition organizers predict record space demand as 13 000 square feet are taken with limited room remaining. John Philip Sousa to headline 14 concerts, Autodrome racetrack opening planned, and a country club complex with golf and lake added. Major donors and committee members outlined finances, decoration plans, and a new stock sale to support the event.
Mrs Myrtle A Andrews 38 of 367 Bryan Street died at Volvale Sanitarium Monday afternoon. She is survived by her husband Dr Andrews. The body was taken to Harrys Booles Funeral Chapel with arrangements to be announced. Also mentioned is Miss Mary P Dikristina, aged 24.
The obituary notes Christina Dikristina died Monday at a private sanitarium and lists her parents and five brothers as survivors. Her body will be sent to New Orleans for burial. Also, Charles Herman a former real estate dealer died at his Capitol Avenue residence Monday night. He is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services were held at the residence with Dr Davi Mar officiating, and interment followed at Oakland Cemetery.
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