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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
10
A cyclone-like storm plowed through the capital with wind near seventy mph and hail, killing three, wounding many, and causing extensive property damage to the Capitol and White House area. Temperatures plunged from 100 to 60s as streets flooded and services halted.
Odin Johnsen of Salt Lake City led the Cincinnati team at the Lagoon motordrome when his bike struck a live pole and exploded the gasoline tank. Johnsen died. Wills age five also died. Two women and four men are said to be beyond recovery, with others seriously burned and hospitalized. several drug stores treated burned spectators.
A thunderstorm in Phoenix City Alabama produced multiple lightning incidents. A horse hitched in the street was struck at the crossbar of its shafts, yet the animal remained unharmed. Mrs. G H Clardy was struck while lifting a rice boiler lid, her arm went numb but no serious injury occurred. Several others were startled but not seriously hurt.
Heat wave stretched from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast bringing 100 plus readings to many cities. Central states saw high marks with readings around 106 in several locations while official Weather Bureau figures ran about 102 in Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
An express train rear ended a passenger train on the Pennsylvania railroad at Tyrone, 15 miles east of Altoona, killing one engineer and injuring 146 passengers and trainmen, with only eleven remaining in Altoona hospitals for care. Both trains were steel, aiding fewer casualties.
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson briefed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, receiving stronger support than before for recognizing the Huerta government in Mexico after a three hour session. Many members urged serious consideration of his recommendations.
Secretary McAdoo accuses a group of New York banks of waging a coordinated campaign to undermine the 2 per cent bonds by creating market anxiety. The banks hold about 730 million in bonds largely used as security for national bank notes, with a 5 per cent redemption fund covering the gap. McAdoo says banks may keep bonds at par in reports until conditions force a change.
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange warns that if the Clarke rider becomes law a hedging system for cotton futures could be wrecked, risking a crop loss estimated between 100 million and 400 million dollars. W. P. Stewart and H. G. Hester sign the official protest.
Washington and ambassador Wilson discussed U S policy with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan to influence stabilizing the Huerta regime amid rebellion. In Panama interior reports Sagundo Sanchez proclaims himself Messiah and his eighty followers prepare an ark as Panama weighs steps to prevent trouble.
Webster Springs West Virginia. A Rhodes a member of the lower house was found guilty of accepting a bribe tied to the United States senator contest. He is the fourth of seven legislators tried in the bribery case. State Senator Ben A. Smith and Delegates Ruth Duff and H F Asbury have been convicted and await sentence.
Federal Judge Grubb fined the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association and four individuals a total of 4? fines for contempt of a 1911 anti trust decree. President J H McLaurin of Jacksonville faced 1000 dollars, H Lacey Hunt and L A Melchers were fined 1060 dollars each, with costs allocated to the corporation and witnesses. Officials said the case marked the first contempt of court under the Sherman act.
Former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon and his daughter Mrs. E. X. LeSeure escaped uninjured when their automobile ran off a ten foot lake bank at a cemetery road bend in Danville New Jersey. The car landed upside down in shallow water and both occupants waded to shore. The chauffeur reportedly failed to brake.
Didier Massen dropped four bombs from a bi plane around the gun boat Tampico in Guaymas harbor. One bomb struck within feet of the vessel as Massen, under heavy fire, circled the town and bay and returned unharmed. Insurgents operate the Southern Pacific of Mexico railway up to San Blas.
Value includes a rope of pearls worth 60000 given to Mrs. Rumsey by her mother, sentimental treasure tied to the Harriman family. Other stolen items include a ruby and pearl pendant a gold pin with a ruby solitaire a diamond brooch and a gold mesh bag.
Washington lodged a firm demand to Huerta for the arrest and punishment of Mexican federal soldiers who killed Charles B. Dixon in Juarez and for the immediate release of mining managers Charles Bissell and Bernard McDonald held at Chihuahua City. The incident dominated policy debate as Ambassador Wilson issued telegrams to Mexico City and Juarez, with Bryan approving their tone.
Heavy fighting continues in the Balkans before the Bucharest peace conference. Greeks refuse a truce, cross Kresina pass, beat Bulgarians at Simekle, seize three siege guns, and push toward Druma along the Struma valley. News from Servian front unclear. many wounded in Bulgaria.
President Wilson secures assurances from congressional leaders that currency reform will pass this session amid a Democratic split in the house banking and currency committee. Senate Democrats favor delaying currency action until December while tariff progress continues in the Senate.
In Macon Georgia a Black man accused of burglary was captured in a Wellston swamp and brought to Dunbar where a mob strung him to a pole and fired bullets, while J F Hammock of Dunbar lay near fatally wounded in Williams sanitarium amid public safety concerns.
The Georgia Senate unanimously approved renewing the contract with the Tennessee Copper Company for Ducktown fumes after hearings and a rising vote by Fannin county farmers favored the measure. The bill authorizes execution of the new contract and anticipates House passage for final implementation. Georgia also eyes a swamp land survey bill offering a twoforone federal match, while Ollie Taylor gains parole and A. O. Blalock takes over as internal revenue collector with a standard staff.
Governor Slaton urged Georgia editors to push for immediate payment of teachers and future funding provisions as lawmakers race to meet outstanding education appropriations. The piece cites state education figures for 1912 across institutions like Brenau, Mercer, Emory, and Georgia Tech, and notes Georgia leads among Southern girls colleges. It also discusses farm pricing, middlemen, and the administration's handling of the current session.
A $5,000 glass sign featuring Mile. Polaire is hoisted to the roof of the London Opera House when the chain snaps. The sign crashes to the pavement with a cannonlike report, shattering on impact. An urchin watches but no injuries are reported.
Nine blind young men averaged over 100 in a bowling match held in New York. The top individual score was 174 by August Steneck. If pins fell, pin boys guided the bowlers on their second throw.
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