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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
9
Judge John S. Candler leads a Gen Council subcommittee urging a constitutional amendment to let cities issue bonds with a two thirds vote by those voting. He argues current rules allow dead men and stay at homes to thwart bond support and that legislature should approve the change to fund public improvements.
At the sixteenth annual Federation of American Zionists convention in Cincinnati Ohio Dr Harry Freidenwald the honorary president outlined the goal of the federation It is not to repatriate all Jews to Palestine but to place all Jews in a position where independence is assured them The move aims primarily at aiding the Russian Jew.
In Cleveland two young women Ruth Winch and Ruth Jenkins prepare a large volume interpreting Ohio laws. Supervised by Judge Louis H. Winch, the work titled The History of the Laws of Ohio aims to aid future lawyers with clear explanations.
Milwaukee Wisconsin June 25 saloons to the number of 1500 may be forced to close July 1 due to the Wisconsin Legislature rejecting a bill to legalize current saloon licenses. Saloons that have changed locations are considered illegally licensed under the rejection.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a renowned external remedy aiding pregnancy and recovery. It claims to ease strain on muscles, soothe breast inflammation, and promote a healthy, attractive infant development, urging women to write for a free booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co.
Eight year old Lear Dutton organises rooftop baseball on the Piedmont Hotel roof in Atlanta. He pitches for the Courtlands, his team of hotel staff and offices atop late ten story towers. A home run over the roof once struck a cab driver below. Lear plans to keep playing daily, aiming to become a mechanical engineer rather than a ballplayer.
London June 25 Miss Denise Greville married Sir Joseph Tichborne in Brompton Oratory amid danger claims. Theresa Doughty Tichborne had threatened her life claiming to be a Tichborne heir and later alleged kinship to Sir Roger Tichborne. The woman was arrested and remanded until Friday.
The Grand presents Quo Vadis in its second week with strong attendance expected to surpass last week’s marks. The production is praised as educational and thrilling with magnificent scenery and realistic stage effects. Matinees daily and evening shows continue through the week.
Berlin report states Krusekopf of Haste, a student, was shot and killed while trying to imitate William Tell by placing a glass of water on his head and challenging four classmates to shoot at it with revolvers.
Recorder Nash Broyles ruled that the baseball parlors of Caller R. H. King at 9 Viaduct Way may not open Sundays. The case followed King’s earlier decision to admit Sunday access, but Judge Broyles dismissed it after King agreed to keep the parlors closed on Sundays, aligning with Atlanta’s strong baseball fan culture.
WASHINGTON June 25. Congressman Borland of Missouri greeted his wife at Union Station then introduced two giggling girls he had adopted. He said he found the children in Kansas City and learned they were due to be sent to an orphan asylum.
Memphis June 25 The Tennessee Bar Association began its annual convention with addresses by Dr. William M. Thornton of the University of Virginia Thomas M. Pierce of St. Louis and John Bell Keeble of Nashville.
Thomas A. McCullough, a Monroe County convict, writes from Griffin Georgia offering to sell his body for cash. In a published ad he lists height six feet weight 175 pounds age 40 Caucasian, says he has 18 year sentence for killing a man in Griffin in 1911 and seeks a buyer due to poor prospects and health. He gives Box 271 care Monroe County Convict Camp as contact.
The 91 degree high was reached Wednesday just before 2 PM, with 84 at 10 AM and 88 at noon. Forecaster C. F. Von Herrmann noted similar heat nationwide. Thursday’s outlook calls for continued fair skies with possible late showers.
Noted lecturers are planned for the Atlanta Ethical Society next season. Potential speakers include Dr. Horace Bridges Dr. Percival Chubb Mrs. Anna Garlin Spencer Dr. David Saville Muzzey and Dr. C DeLisle Burns. M H Wilensky chairs the committee with a list of assistants and Joseph C Greenfield as secretary treasurer.
Decatur civic beauty committees of the Board of Trade and the Woman's Club plan a neighborhood beautifying club. Several groups formed on site with leaders named for Oak Street College Avenue North Candler Jefferson Place Adams Street and other areas.
Postmaster Hugh McKee warns that residents going on short vacations or trips have neglected to file forwarding or change of address orders. Blank cards are available at the post office or from carriers, and travelers should submit mail disposition notices before leaving the city.
Judge L S Roan will sentence Oscar A Donehoo for embezzling about $200 after a jury found him guilty late yesterday. Mrs Alice Donehoo, sister in law and acting prosecutor, said he was executor of his father C M Donehoo and she was owed $200 she had been unable to collect.
In London on June 25 spectators attacking a Suffragette procession pelted President Poincare with roses as he traveled from Guild Hall to York House. Three women were badly hurt. Later a friendly London demonstration welcomed the French president as he rode to Guild Hall for luncheon hosted by the Lord Mayor. Dowager Queen Alexandra and Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt were noted in attendance.
London dispatch reports Aviator Slack, a British airman, arrived from Paris with messages from the French Government to President Poincare. The flight beat the ordinary mail time by many hours and was completed without incident.
Smithsonian Institution announces fossil camel bones found within the Arctic circle in Alaska. Experts say the find supports a relatively recent Asiatic Alaska land connection. Copely Amory Jr. discovered the fossils last summer while gathering specimens for the United States Alaskan Museum.
Joseph DeFinnie an 18 year old worker died in Camden New Jersey after fellow workers allegedly forced compressed air down his throat via a tube rupturing his abdomen An investigation is underway and authorities are reviewing the incident.
Summer skin irritations such as eczema prickly heat and rashes are soothed by a warm bath with Resinol Soap and a touch of Resinol Ointment. The gentle treatment stops itching aiding sleep and clears the skin, with daily baths usually enough to keep it healthy in hot weather. Resinol is a physician trusted prescription used eighteen years and available through druggists with samples offered by mail.
Physicians and medical authorities praise Castoria for safety and effectiveness. It reassures that the remedy is harmless, relieves stomach pains and nerves, aids digestion, and serves as a safe substitute for castor oil. The Journal condemns dangerous substitutes and urges informed use for child health.
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