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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1913
Page
5
The upcoming Georgia session is described as contentious with anti child labor influences and a fertilizer sales regulation measure. A House member proposes labeling fertilizer packages with exact ingredient weights, prompting debate over transparency versus compliance. Organizing members discuss these issues as they prepare for the session.
Washington June 23 The United States Bureau of Education rents one two and four room school houses by parcel post These model heel houses are cardboard architecturally correct and complete in hygienic detail They assist school authorities in small rural communities that cannot hire a school architect
In Macon on June 28 the Geor gia Industrial Home trustees plan a special meeting to investigate the whipping of 10 year old Marvin Williford by farm overseer W F Armor. City officials surrendered Armor to the home after assurances he would not be punished again. Armor admits flogging the boy after he fled to police seeking protection.
TOKIO June 23 A large anti American gathering here drew fewer than 400 attendees mainly workers idlers and agitators. The speeches were mild in tone and content showing little echo or impact beyond the small turnout.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy that relieves bilious attacks or constipation without violence. It claims easy, safe relief for adults and children, with a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee if not beneficial. Drugstores guarantee its effectiveness and warn against calomel and imitations.
The Kimball House lobby buzzes with lawmakers and veterans as a new Georgia General Assembly gathers. Governor Slaton receives warm wishes while Senators Allen and Anderson jockey for Senate presidency. Representative Wheatley pushes lieutenant governor bill. Greensboro considers commission form government changes. New Agriculture Commissioner James D Price arrives ready to begin duties.
Kingston June 23 Jamaica’s planters react with concern after Washington announces a tax on bananas. The sector is Jamaica’s main export to the United States, so the levy threatens a major portion of the economy. Jamaica also plans a quarantine against Haiti amid bubonic plague cases.
Secretary Bryan was elected president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Indiana Assembly and Bible Conference. Billy Sunday attended the meeting as director. Bryan will open the conference and Chautauqua at Winona on August 22 and is expected to speak this summer under the organization's auspices.
Paris reports President Poincare of France left for England on his first official visit since election. High interest centers on Southeastern Europe unsettled conditions and international politics. He travels with Foreign Minister Pichon and officials. visit lasts until June.
CALIFORNIA PA June 23 A moving picture showing Kathryn Boyd a co ed and B H Crago a student sitting on a rustic bench in a mossy Hazel Park glen labeled spooning led to their indefinite suspension on the eve of graduation at the State Normal School. The film of park scenes was shown at a local theater and caused a campus sensation drawing faculty attention. The Sunday American promotes itself as The Market Place of the South and The best advertising medium.
Daily readers are urged to subscribe for The Georgian and American to boost votes in a pony race. Contestants win 22 ponies and 44 watches for the most active and persuasive efforts, with clubs of five offering a bonus. Optimism and persistent asking are emphasized to lift standings.
Lizzie Silverman an 18 year old Chicago girl died five days after swallowing bichloride mercury tablets mistaken for toothache remedy. Her mother, left alone, was seriously ill. The inquest revealed she suffered agony since last Tuesday. Her last thought was of her owed $3 in wages. Dr G W Hatz was asked to collect the money for her parent. Wealthy Chicagoans sent flowers and offers of aid for the widow.
Paris report states Captain Dickson was found responsible for a 1910 Milan aeroplane collision. Judge ordered Dickson to pay 1000 dollars to Captain Thomas and 2000 dollars to the aircraft makers. The action was brought by two airmen, Captains Dickson and Thomas.
Florence reports the government completed six years of negotiations to acquire Donatello's statue of St. John from the Martelli family for 80000 by preemption. The statue is valued at about one million dollars.
In San Francisco on June 23 fifteen of twenty shots from a mortar battery hit a target five and a half miles offshore during night practice. The gunners, firing from a hill behind a pit, could not see the target. the range was relayed by telephone from harbor stations.
Dublin detectives arrest three more African American suspects in the Howell double murder. Sheriff Flanders guards the jail as a mob threat lingers. Evidence links Smith Harris to the killings, a suitcase tied to Howell found at Harris home, while whites allegedly planned the robbery carried out by the defendants.
Nineteen Atlanta Sunday schools reported a total attendance of 6382, up 1043 from last year and averaging a 55 gain per school. The 1912 average was 281, while Sunday’s average rose to 336. The figures, compiled under a nine teen schools agreement, will be published in city newspapers for three months to show church growth. The detailed figures follow.
Miss Mary Horne daughter of Mrs E A Horne High Street was rescued from drowning at Lakeside Park after going under three times. Joseph Moore son of Mayor John T Moore jumped into the twenty foot deep water in his clothes to save her as she struggled with limited swimming ability.
A vintage advert declares a teaspoonful of Horsford's Acid Phosphate dissolved in cold water makes an invigorating and delicious beverage. The ad emphasizes refreshment and appeal as a simple tonic drink option.
Atlanta Floral Co located at 555 E Fair Street offers bedding plants priced at 3 cents each. The ad highlights low prices and a wide selection for local gardeners naming the store.
COLORADO SPRINGS June 23 Smith McPherson United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa says newspaper criticism aids the courts. He warns against punishing editors for newspaper criticisms and urges gentlemanly treatment by editors. He stresses freedom of the press benefits the public.
Excerpted letters reveal Enrico Caruso’s intense romance with a shop girl who became betrothed to the famed tenor. She described deep emotion, gifts, and a chaperoned affair while her father later sought legal action. The couple hoped to settle without lawyers, but communications ended when Caruso cut off contact.
New York June 28 Dougine M Sanderson the Astor House auction house detective tasted a kiss as an aged woman thanked him after he found her missing pocketbook containing $18. The crowd cheered as the purse was offered at auction and then claimed.
London observers note the Argentine tango and the Boston dance styles are gaining popularity in fashionable ballrooms. Mme Van Dyck, a top London dancing instructor, returns from Paris and says social prejudice against new dances is fading.
In 1856 127.87 in gold bullion was brought to the San Francisco mint by H. J. Peters, 1858 witness Joseph Baker handed 333.27, and 1863 J. M. Souther delivered 156.96. Each received a receipt and was told to return for a gold certificate but never did.
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