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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
4
Savannah readers hailed Dr W J McNaughton after the prison commission urged Governor Slaton to grant a jail pardon. The news stirred inmates and guards in his section as tears came to his eyes. He maintains innocence and plans to resume his medical practice in Swainsboro if released.
The notice lists James F Christian aged 12 and Eli F May aged 54 among the deceased. Survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and extended connections. Funeral arrangements are pending with Greenberg Bonds and Poole services, pending details and times.
Washington September 11 The agriculture department traced farm living costs to retail prices for various commodities. Notable changes include potatoes 10 cents a bushel, butter 17 cents a pound, oats 43 cents a bushel, rice 74 cents a bushel, wheat 4K? cents a bushel, and hog prices up about 25 cents per hundred pounds compared with last year. Lamb up 10 cents per hundredweight, horses up 1 dollar, cows up 8.70 each.
Day to day progress and property actions shown by September 1913 deeds and building permits. Listings include quit-claims, land investments, and transfers on Delaware and Highland avenues, plus Feuer and Life Insurance-related property moves and various new dwellings with day labor costs and permit notes.
The torpedo boat Craven was damaged by a boiler explosion at sea and towed to Fort Screven Tybee Island after reaching Savannah for inspection. Two men died and four were badly burned before the ship returned to port. Ensign Wo D Lament led the Craven during the incident reported seven miles off Wartine Industry.
An official inquiry is sought after a violent boiler room explosion on the destroyer Craven. The blast, likely from dry boiler tubes, killed two water tenders John W McCaffrey and Walter C Milton and injured several other crew members. Relatives and home towns are named as families await further details.
The Merry Countess stars a premier company from New York with an orchestra of ten, playing at the Avlanta Theatre tonight. The show features popular singers and dancers and includes a Saturday matinee and night performance. Mrs Estha Williams leads a strong cast with Edwin Walter and a notable supporting company.
The Call of the Heart will be presented at the Lyric for three more performances including matinees Saturday afternoon. The play has made a splendid impression and been cordially received by patrons of the Carnegie Way theater, and is one of the best attractions of the Lyric circuit in Atlanta.
The Bijou showcases Sty Dixie Girl with Jewell Kelley company drawing large audiences. Critics note clever comedy and capable performances. Next week Jewell Kelley promises The Man of Mystery a sensational detective drama featuring Frank Hale and Thez Patterson. Forsyth concert also draws crowds with tango dance acts.
The Forsyth shows crowds at every performance with Lydia Barry the singing comedienne drawing strong attendance. Doris Wilson and company present Ay Through a Looking Glass with Wilson aided by two sisters and three young ladies. Next week promises a strong bill with good features and brilliant stars for an entertaining program from start to finish.
Bronson Florida September 1 Sheriff Walker of Levy County has spirited Sam Lanler a Negro to unknown parts tonight to prevent a lynching Lanler was arrested today for a criminal assault on a young white girl from a prominent family near here a mob gathered as night fell and the sheriff departed with his prisoner in an automobile but his whereabouts are not known
Deputy Sheriff Plennie Minor invites Fulton county officials attorneys and newspaper men to a Saturday barbecue and fish fry at Gert Mania Park. Automobiles will depart the Thrower building at 12:30 PM sharp with seating for all who arrive on time.
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