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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
10
William Gaynor mayor of New York City died at sea aboard the Baltic while returning from Europe. He suffered a heart failure reportedly due to long-standing weakness and arteriosclerosis. The death ends a storied career and triggers immediate political shifts as successors take oaths and funeral plans are organized.
The article details the life of William J Gaynor, mayor of New York, from his early years in Whitestown to his rise through Brooklyn and New York politics. It describes an assassination attempt in which a bullet wounded him, his recovery, and his later tenure as mayor marked by reform efforts and friction with political machines. The piece notes his death in Trenton, New Jersey, and includes remarks from Bryan and President Roosevelt about his public life and character.
Rufus Cavnor conveys how the death of Willis Gisnor, aboard the Star One Baltic, occurred from heat failure. The account notes his calm demeanor before declining, medical attempts, and thanks to Captain Banson and officers, plus gratitude from the family to passengers.
In a terse turn of phrases a figure connected with Tammany denounced by name the opposing forces as the cause of a mayoral death. The remark conveys shock and sorrow as the speaker recalls the late mayor and expresses regret over his passing.
September reports from Birmingham describe Sir Olver Lodge’s assertion of possible communication with the departed through spiritualist debate at a British association gathering. The remarks sparked wide comment in London papers and drew skeptical as well as supportive reactions.
The vice president of the Illinois Central railroad argued that American railroads lag foreign lines due to costly laws and regulations. He urged less interference so funds could improve safety and bring US tracks to European standards, noting investments must be secure to attract lenders.
Washington September 11 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor closed his two days testimony before the house labor committee with a dramatic warning to manufacturers defending the federations legislative activities and attacking the Sherman anti trust law as applied to labor unions He said in the United States the transition to industrial life bred a lack of regard for workers lives compared with Europe where protection is stronger He warned that if slaughter of workers continues the nation may face grave social and humane consequences He criticized court decisions against labor under the Sherman act noting the federation acts only within lawful power and that the act restrains normal federation activity.
Justice Hasbrouck of the New York State Supreme Court ruled Governor Sulzer was regularly impeached and while awaiting trial divested of executive functions including pardon power. The court upheld the impeachment as legal, rejecting claims that the special assembly session was unlawful and noting the arraignment acted in a judicial capacity. The decision also quashed Robin's pardon, returning him to prison.
Portsmith Arkansas September 11 Omer Daves an 18 year old country boy was hanged for murdering Miss Nulle Moneyhin a 24 year old schoolteacher near Springdale. Davis assisted the sheriff in placing the name around the neck and witnessed the execution. His mother fainted outside the scaffold as the trap sprung. Mrs Davis walked miles seeking signatures for a petition to commute to life imprisonment.
Notice to Phi Delta Theta Alumni that Friday luncheon venue shifts to the Ansley Hotel. First gathering today at 12 30 p m local time. All resident Phi Delta Thetas urged to attend and visiting members in Atlanta are welcomed.
Washington September 11 nomination of Preston McGoodwin an Oklahoma City editor as minister to Venezuela was approved by the foreign relations committee of the senate today and will soon come up for confirmation.
Central of Georgia Railway alters its suburban timetable effective September 14. Suburban train No 108 departs Atlanta at 616 PM instead of 610 PM. It will arrive Jonesboro at 715 PM.
Colorado Springs September 11 Dr J N Landis Cincinnati health officer argued the social evil is the twentieth century menace and urged isolation for diseases linked to it. Dr Landis and Dr J H Kellogg warned of declining birth rates and race degeneracy, urging a return to nature and emphasis on health over disease.
Washington 41 Special reports say the Improved Order of Red Men convention rejected printing the union label on official stationery a motion to use the label on all stationary was ruled out of order delegates from Illinois Georgia and Oregon attended Atlanta Savannah and Jefferson speakers noted a future vote may differ A memorial to American Indians was endorsed and a $1 000 000 monument requested from the government George A Treadwell was elected secretary of the combined Red Men and Shriners group at the annual meeting in Portland.
Washington September 21 1 A nar Gal report by the board of army engineers on the inland waterway project from Boston to the Rio Grande was filed with the house. The plan calls for a ten foot canal from Beaufort to Key West at a cost of 305000 and a seven foot canal across Florida at 144, 869.
In St Louis on September 1 Geoge Hartman a leper who escaped a local quarantine seeks public aid by a letter to Robatrhank appealing for funds to cure his illness. The message was learned tonight through the appeal sent to the public of St Louis.
Jerome Silvey president of Silvey-Dougherty and a leading Atlanta merchant dies at 54 after a year long illness. funeral from his home at 3 pm Friday with Dr C W Daniel officiating in Oakland cemetery. He leaves wife Alice Greene three daughters Irene Alvabeth and Mrs Vo B Whatley and two sisters.
Washington officials say Mexico lacks effective law to restore peace and that the US may withhold recognition after the October 26 election if most of the country remains armed. They insist Huerta be removed from contention and that recognition be conditioned on a new basis and settlements. Ling remains in Mexico City at his own discretion for now.
Birmingham excursion offers a round trip for 2.50 on a special train from the Old Depot. Return on regular service scheduled for later.
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