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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
1
A damaged report claims negligence by high officials and their careless conduct extended to subordinates, detailing a horror linked to a line of actions described as a man failure. The fragment cites alleged negligence and a chilling attack involving officials and subordinates.
In New York on September 24 Charles P. Neill former US Labor Commissioner urged railroad executives to spend forty eight hours after wrecks visiting victims homes. He blamed obsolete equipment for most wrecks and urged a humanitarian rail safety perspective at the National Campaign for Industrial Safety congress.
The Interstate Commerce Commission pins the Wallingford CT rail disaster on both train crews and New Haven railroad officers for management failures and outdated equipment. It cites antiquated signals, poor supervision, and a lack of safety enforcement as key factors, urging immediate reform and stronger oversight.
In Nashville on September 24 the Tennessee House faced a near confrontation after Speaker Stanton adjourned without a vote. Amid threats and shouted calls to eject colleagues, Representative Todd calmed the chamber while armed guards and several men stood ready in the gallery. A subsequent adjournment followed minutes of chaos as lawmakers debated the law enforcement bills and a possible removal of Speaker Stanton.
An 18 year old groom J I Joiner and his partner Rosalie Carmichael wed in a hurried ceremony at the Carmichael home with Pastor Williams co off and fled by car toward Atlanta to begin married life. The mother was unaware until the dawn. The bride and groom returned home after being forgiven.
Q Z Clark aged 14 of 139 Logan street answered a Constitution Want Ad and became a soda fountain checker. He then placed his own ad, received responses, and with his good work record earned a wage advance and a more responsible post. The notice promotes starting with Constitution Want Ads and offers help via Main 2000.
Mexico City September 24 General Huerta concedes to U S pressure and backs Gamboa for president amid Catholic party support and doubts of Huerta remaining in office. Gamboa a diplomat and writer accepts candidacy while Rascon named vice president. Catholic party aims to attract both Liberal and Catholic factions.
Governor Slaton announced the ten examiners to form Georgia’s consolidated medical board under the new act. Regular physicians remain, with eclectic and homeopathic representatives added, including Atlanta doctors. Terms range one to four years, start September 1, with appointees from Riley, Atlanta, LaGrange, Flovilla, Tifton, Bowman, Mari et te, Cuthbert and Waycross.
The Weather Bureau estimates a total loss of 163 million dollars from floods in the Ohio Valley last March. The figure covers damage to railroads telegraph and telephone lines and to farm property including prospective crops.
Washington reports Senator Hoke Smith presented Hooper Alexander for appointment as district attorney for the northern district of Georgia. President Triad McReynolds calls for resignations of Tate and two assistants, with Alexander’s nomination supported by Senator Bacon who praised his capability.
New York September 34 The widow of former mayor William J. Gaynor inherits the Brooklyn residence and 500 shares of Royal Baking Powder stock. The estate valued around 1 million dollars is divided: two-sevenths to each of two sons and one-seventh to each of three unmarried daughters. Married daughters receive 1000 dollars each. Rufus Gaynor’s trust pays income until age 30 then possible principal. Mary Gaynor in Utica receives a house and trust income. Trust holds for unmarried daughters until age 25 with income until full shares. Lack of explanation for discrimination against married daughters. Mayor Gaynor's handwritten will spans ten pages.
Albany September 24 im peachment trial of Governor Sulzer opened with banker Schiff’s testimony about a $2500 check he gave Sulzer and how it was described as campaign money. Schiff said the designation did not restrict use and Ambassador Morganthau testified he gave the funds as a personal gift with no limits. Judge Cullen ruled that if money is given with consent for any use it does not constitute larceny.
A special election in Atlanta defeated the proposed new city charter by 707 votes, with 3,194 against and 1,487 for. Voters also backed amendments limiting the recorder’s fines and approved an initiative referendum recall provision, but rejection of the charter nullified those changes. Mayor Woodward called the result a people’s victory and pledged reforms next year.
Dr A W Lamar, president of the Atlanta Before War Society, will lecture on the struggles and triumphs of Dixie before the Civil War at the Hotel Ansley assembly room Friday night. The event aims to found memorial buildings in southern cities to honor the old South. Admission is free and invitations are extended to all, especially ladies, with a quartet directed by R C Bell providing music.
George Nance who killed his wife at a Hamlet hotel on August 15 and attempted to conceal the crime was declared insane by a lunacy commission appointed by the superior court in Rockingham. He will be confined to a state hospital for the remainder of his natural life unless restored to sanity, in which case he would stand trial for murder.
Unclear climatology report outlines forecast for Thursday and Friday. Mentions forecasted Mesa temperatures and rainfall figures. Provides abnormal values for high and low temperatures with historical normal comparisons. Notes rainfall in past 24 hours and a deficiency figure since the start of the month.
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