25 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1913
Page
1
Washington report notes splendor surrounds Mark Wilson wedding. Details indicate Marines involved and a Gulf of Mexico context. Ceremony described in celebratory terms with notable guests and official reactions in Washington.
The White House announced a $1,500 Colonial design dining room furniture set for the wedding of Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson, tomorrow in Washington. The event mirrors splendor of former White House weddings as President and Mrs. Wilson attend.
The Wilson Sayre wedding plans unfold as diplomats from France and the diplomatic corps prepare in full court dress for the ceremony in the White House East Room. Florists, gifts, and spectators fill the scene while the bridal party readies for a monumental day anticipated to be the thirteenth White House bride.
Atlanta society buzzes Monday over the betrothal of Mrs. J B Whitehead, noted patroness and one of the citys wealthiest residents, to Keely Evans of Toronto. Announcement pending official channels. wedding plans to be released soon. Mrs Whitehead, at St Regis Hotel New York, has long supported the Georgia School of Technology. Evans, visiting from Lynchburg, N Va, was en route home when the engagement news circulated.
Members of Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church and Inter- Monday discussed Dr. A. R. Holderby’s claim that modern Christians waste time on theaters, banquets, and vain amusements instead of spiritual causes. He urged simpler living and warned against luxury organs and grand edifices.
About thirty five Japanese business and steamship representatives from Yokohama and Tokyo arrived in Galveston to inspect an open- water Panama plan linking Japan with the United States. They expressed optimism about prospects and said they wish to sell cotton, lumber, tea and silks, with shipments likely to begin after several days of study.
Fragmentary local item notes that lary Phagan’s uncle e comes Benedict Phagan, Mary Phagan’s uncle of several years, and references her mother’s remarriage. The snippet also mentions Marietta and names Beatrice Nebors and Robert Rose in partial context of the Phagan investigation.
Detectives found no Glew yet in the theft of 718 dollars from Southern Bell district plant chief F L Garst. Fifty three pay envelopes for linemen were stolen from a desk pried open while Garst lunch. The desk was locked when he left, and the theft occurred before he returned. Detectives and officers pursued leads Monday with no trace of the money or thief.
Paris reports that Prof Daniel Berthelot told the Society of Civil Engineers ultra violet rays from mercury vapor lamps are more dangerous than x rays. They have caused ophthalmia and blindness, skin burns like x rays, and brain effects resembling sunstroke.
A rare albino possum dubbed a graveyard specimen arrived at the White House today. The donors, A. B. Devyns and Dr J. H. Wood of Roxiem, Mississippi, sent a letter explaining the animal’s unusual color and origin.
SAN FRANCISCO November 24 An announcement from the University of California states a new typhoid vaccination method is more efficacious than the fifteen recognized schemes. It avoids the violent brief illness and pain common to others. Dr Gay personally tested the method on 124 cases.
Democratic Senators friendly to H. M. Pindell the Peoria publisher will push to confirm his nomination as Ambassador to Russia this week. If the Senate does not act before the special session ends December 1 the nomination would fail. The Foreign Relations Committee will take up the case Wednesday.
The Grand Jury indicted James K. McGuire former mayor of Syracuse for soliciting funds for a political campaign from Fillmore Condit of Union Company California. A warrant was issued for his arrest. he is reportedly in South America.
Gadsden March 24. Forey Turner 24 is believed missing after a blow struck over the head with a buggy whip near Boaz. John Cobison, who struck him, is being sought by authorities.
Secretary Daniels announced 750 marines will depart Philadelphia this Friday aboard the transport Prairie for Pensacola Florida. The move marks the first step in fitting Pensacola Navy Yard as an advanced base for the navy and marine corps as torpedo destroyer division crews prepare to use the base this winter. The marines are drawn from the Buffalo and Philadelphia yards and will work immediately to improve facilities.
In Laredo, Texas, fifty Americans and two hundred Mexicans, all refugees, rode in on the first National Railway train from Mexico in six weeks. They hailed conditions south of the Rio Grande as terrible, detailing danger for families. President Wilson planned to address the Mexican issue prominently in Congress, with revisions likely. The battleship New Hampshire was ordered back to Tuxpam amid rebel activity as officials promise protection for foreigners.
In Mexico City on November 24 General Victoriano Huerta and his cabinet push to hide the government's dire military and financial position. Official briefings claim victories and downplay defeats as General Blanquet says Juarez will retake the federal capital within the week. Reports say Villa's rebels were repelled near Samalayuca with Juarez reinforcements, while another battle rages about 35 miles south of Juarez.
The ceremony lists 13 principals at the White House wedding of Francis B. Sayre to Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson. Clergyman Rev Sylvester W Beach conducts. Attendees include Margaret Woodrow Wilson maid of honor, Dr Wilfred T Grenfell best man, and several bridesmaids and ushers from major East Coast cities.
Atlanta Rotary Club plans a Thanksgiving banquet at the Piedmont Hotel on Tuesday night with a secret rotary punch and a rumored unlisted feature. About fifty members and invited ladies are expected as Hubert Anderson serves as toastmaster and speakers include Lee Jordan R L Foreman F J Paxon Frank C Foster and J Lee Barnes who is also mentioned as chicken inspector.
A young girl cried on the phone to Tom Poole at the Poultry Show begging to enter her chickens after the November 21 deadline. Poole reassured her entries for the Children's Department remain open until Wednesday night, separate from the main show rules.
Rehearsals for the society vaude ville event at the Atlanta Theater on December 17 are under way to benefit the Home for the Blind. Prominent Atlanta society members will participate, with Mrs. William L. Peel Mrs. Thomas B Felder Lamar Hill and Charles E Sheldon among the cast.
After three weeks of patient experimentation the United States Naval Observatory heard the Paris Observatory clock by wireless. In Miami Florida Circuit Judge Wolfe denied an injunction by the wets to overturn the October 30 liquor license election, keeping the county dry. the wets will appeal.
The Baptist Ministerial Association representing Atlanta’s Baptist churches strongly endorsed The Georgian proposal for a Go-to-Church Day. The decision followed a Monday session at First Baptist Church Peachtree and Cain streets with formal action supporting the plan.
SAN DIEGO CALIF November 24 Lieutenants Kelley and Ellington of the United States Army aviation corps were killed when their aircraft plunged to the ground after ascending about 7 30 am and flying for over twenty minutes At a height of 80 feet control was lost Their bodies were recovered and the machine burned The deaths raise the list of American army and navy victims to thirteen Ellington a North Carolina native Kelley from Louisville Ky son of Colonel R M Kelley a former editor and writer
The Fruithurst passenger depot, located 20 miles west of Bremen, Alabama, was destroyed by fire believed to be incendiary. No further details given on casualties or suspects.
An eager burglar attempted a breakout at Beavers' Club No 5712 Hunter Street early Monday. He forced a glass door hole but could not breach the liquor room, leaving marks on the door and escaping unseen. no theft reported.
George Moore suffered the loss of the end of his nose when a cartridge exploded while he burned rubbish in his yard in Chicago. He did not know there was a cartridge in the burning bundle.
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