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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
1
Miss Emily C. Lind of 44 Peachtree Place becomes the first woman to petition for citizenship in the history of the local naturalization division of the United States District Court. The document notes a demand age limit of one year.
W K Mower former Atlanta furniture dealer asks Superior Court to cancel an execution levied by his ex wife for 1675 dollars plus interest. He says the levy on his chifforobe and other belongings at his boardinghouse was spiteful and caused him embarrassment. He claims alimony was already paid and seeks return of all items, notably the chifforobe.
The Emma G. Lee will case ended Wednesday when a jury ruled the signature on the document was not a forgery and Mrs. Lee was not unduly influenced by two daughters. The estate valued at about 50 000 dollars remained to Mrs. LaRue Mizell, who sought to claim she alone was the beneficiary. The long dispute began after Mrs. Lee died in 1913, with prior filings and accusations of fraud, and included expert testimony claiming forgery.
Mrs Elma Leverett files for divorce from Claude D Leverett citing excessive joyriding and devotion to other women. She seeks custody of their daughter Virginia and says she and the child were neglected while he took trips with other women.
Frank Hammond, private secretary to Mayor Woodward, loses control as a young man with no apparent felonious intent gains access to the Mayor. The stranger claims to pitch a library and is confronted by the Mayor who suspects a trick. The secretary explains the man is a magician who produced the volumes from under his collar.
Ex Governor Joseph M. Brown spent the night in Athens in conversation with Clark Howell General Peter Melcrim and local leaders but refused to reveal his political intentions. He attended his son Charles Brown’s graduation with his wife and declared I never talk politics in Athens.
In Chattanooga on June 17, Captain E. E. West showed further improvement after attempting suicide Monday morning. While the crisis may not be past, physicians express hope for eventual recovery. The brain wound near the optic nerve leaves his final vision outcome uncertain for months.
Berlin June 17 Germany and France reached an agreement to prevent war between Greece and Turkey. An international commission would settle disputes and protect Greek and Turkish citizens while ensuring compensation for persecutions.
Lightweight champion Willie Ritchie and Freddy Welsh of England signed articles for a twenty round title fight in London between July 4 and 11 at the Olympia. Eugene Corri of the National Sporting Club will referee.
City health and sanitary department staff plus City Hall officials attended a Wednesday noon barbecue at Bellwood stables. Mayor Woodward joined the feast noted for its sanitary precautions and elaborate spread.
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In a morning meeting at the Junior Odd Fellows Hall at Moors and Decatur streets, workers declared against employing children under 14. Four demands were set: reinstate discharged workers, remove under-14 labor, 54 hour week for women and minors, and a 15 percent wage increase. C A Miles of United Textile Workers called for an end to child labor to improve schooling and living conditions. Court hearing noted and Miss Lind, a Swede naturalized seeking ports entry, did not want to vote.
Mr and Mrs A R Felch of Birmingham seek help finding their 14 year old son Freddie Felch who disappeared from home last Friday and is believed to have come to Atlanta. He is described as slight, light hair blue eyes with a refined appearance. He wore a tan striped shirt dark knee trousers brown cap and boy scout shoes. A reward is offered for information.
Representatives of top publishing houses travel to Atlanta to present lists of books for city schools for the next five years. The Board of Education will make the final choice during vacation months, with a slate likely to be submitted at the upcoming board meeting, guided by Superintendent Slaton’s recommended list.
John Henderson and Fulton Lowery were arrested in Norfolk on charges of breaking into the West Raleigh post office. They allegedly carried $5,000 in stamps and are believed to have entered five local businesses in Raleigh.
The Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin reports April earnings show diminished operating revenues on the principal U S railroads. Principal railroads earned net $58,302,542 with operating revenues $230,534,174 and expenses $172,231,629. Net per mile for ten months ending April was $3,150, down from $3,563 in 1913.
Dr. Georg Brandes Danish philosopher and critic who has been in the United States three weeks sailed for Europe after a brief stay in New York nine days He said the telephone rang day and night preventing sleep and that the country is too enervating though he admires the people.
The Lowry National Bank declared a quarterly dividend of 3 dollars per share on its 1 million dollar capital stock. Record date is June 16 with payment due July 1. The bank is the only Atlanta bank paying quarterly dividends, totaling 36 thousand dollars to shareholders each quarter.
Athens June 17 R O Suddeth of Maysville after twelve years in and out of college today earned his diploma from the University of Georgia. He has combined studies with naval service gold mining marriage farming and supporting a family while pursuing agricultural training. He now has a young daughter.
In Quebec on June 17 Alfred Tuftenes first officer of the collier Storstad testified at the official inquiry into the Empress of Ireland disaster. He said every effort was being made for a speedy trip when Storstad rammed and sank the liner in the St Lawrence River.
The special insurance investigation authorized by the General Assembly finished oral testimony in Raleigh. A final report is due around September 1. Representatives testified North Carolina maintains lower rates than any other Southern state.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs voted to oppose liquor traffic at its Chicago convention ending ceremony in the Pompeiian room of the Congress Hotel. The resolution cites crime and vice and backs federal or state laws to curb the liquor trade. Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the President, attended and will speak that evening.
Detective Hattie Barnett, Atlanta’s woman investigator, located John Price of 322 East Georgia Avenue in Anniston, Alabama. He will explain to Recorder Broyles why he skipped a $50 bond after arrest with Rosa Knight in a recent acid mystery case. Bondsman I. C. Clark stood surety on the bond.
YONKERS N Y June 17 Frank A Salvatore obtained a divorce from his bride who eloped the day after their wedding because of her craze for the merry go round.
In Whitehall a clash erupted as a group of working girls charged at suffragette marchers and speakers. The confrontation stemmed from remarks by the women orators, with tensions flaring as physical skirmishing broke out between the two groups.
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