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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
2
A severe cyclone swept Washington causing three deaths, many injuries, and extensive property damage. Winds near seventy miles per hour toppled structures and uprooted trees while rain and hail paused all city operations for about thirty minutes.
Odin Johnsen of Salt Lake City led the Cincinnati team in a race at the Lagoon motordrome when his machine struck a live pole and exploded the gasoline tank. Johnsen died. Wills Jr. also died. Two women and four men are critically injured with others burned and transported to nearby hospitals. Spectators received burns as fire teams treated victims. several drugstores aided the burn victims for hours after the crash.
A thunder storm in Phoenix City Alabama saw multiple lightning incidents. A horse hitched in the street was struck at the cross bar of its shafts and the bar splinters fell harmlessly. Mrs. G H Clardy was lifting a rice boiler lid when lightning struck, knocking it from her hand and leaving her arm numb but not seriously injured. Several others were shocked but escaped serious harm.
A mid summer heat wave grips the nation from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast. Cities report temperatures near 100 degrees or higher with many locations hitting 106. Weather Bureau readings show official highs around 102 in Cincinnati and Indianapolis, while street temperatures run hotter.
A fast express train crashed into the rear of a passenger train on the Pennsylvania railroad at Tyrone, near Altoona. One engineer was killed and 146 passengers and trainmen were injured, with only one in critical danger. Most injured were later able to continue their journeys.
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson addressed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for three hours, winning stronger backing for recognizing the Huerta government in Mexico than before. Several members urged serious consideration of his recommendations after the questioning.
Secretary McAdoo faces a charge that New York banks orchestrated a campaign to unsettle 2 percent government bonds, driving prices below par to aid currency legislation opponents. Banks hold about 730 million in bonds, with a 5 percent redemption fund covering note retirements. McAdoo says banks may keep bonds at par on statements until conditions force change.
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange warns that the Clarke rider taxing cotton futures could cost the coming crop up to 400 million dollars by eliminating hedging. The statement, signed by W. P. Stewart and H. G. Hester, argues the futures system has saved hundreds of millions and would be destroyed if the rider becomes law.
Washington ambassador Wilson met with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan to urge U S influence to stabilize the Huerta regime in Mexico. The talks show sharp policy differences. From Panama comes word Sagundo Sanchez proclaims himself the Messiah with followers preparing for a deluge and an ark. The Panamanian government moves to avert trouble.
Webster Springs West Virginia A Rhodes a member of the lower house was found guilty of accepting a bribe in the recent U S senator contest. He is the fourth of seven legislators tried for bribery in the campaign. 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 2500 for contempt of court in violating a 1911 decree under the Sherman anti trust law. President J H McLaurin faced 1000, H Lacey Hunt 1060, and L A Melchers 1060, with costs assessed.
Former Speaker Joseph G. Cannon and his daughter Mrs. E. X. LeSeure survived a car crash when the automobile plunged from a ten foot bank into a shallow lake at Spring Hill cemetery near Danville New Jersey. The chauffeur missed the brake at a sharp bend and all three occupants climbed to shore unharmed.
Didier Massen from a bi plane dropped four bombs around the gun boat Tampico tied in Guaymas harbor. One bomb landed within feet of the vessel as he faced heavy fire and returned unharmed. Insurgents operate the Southern Pacific of Mexico railway to San Blas.
Jewelry worth 70000 dollars including a 60000 dollar rope of pearls was stolen from the Narragansett Pier home of C C Rumsey. Mrs Rumsey, daughter of the late BE Harriman, treasured the rope as a sentimental heirloom. Other items listed include a ruby and pearl pendant a gold pin with a ruby solitaire a diamond brooch and a gold mesh bag.
Washington reports drastic representations to the Huerta government demanding the arrest and punishment of Mexican soldiers who shot American official Charles Dixon at Juarez and the immediate release of mining managers Charles Bissell and Bernard McDonald imprisoned at Chihuahua City. Ambassador Wilson dictated two telegrams. Bryan softened tone.
Reports from London say the Balkan peace conference at Bucharest may open soon as Greek forces push through Kresina pass and defeat Bulgarian troops at Simekle. Greeks claim heavy losses for Bulgaria along the Struma valley and warn another major battle could occur at Struma if peace delays.
President Wilson has obtained assurances from congressional leaders that currency reform will pass this session. Democratic splits in the House Banking and Currency Committee and Senate delays complicate action. Senate tariff progress is rapid.
In Macon Georgia a mob captured a Black burglar after a daylong chase and strung him to a pole in a Black settlement at Dunbar 15 miles south. The victim, identified as J F Hammock a Dunbar merchant, later died. A man named Hamock lay wounded at Williams sanitarium with injuries to his wrist and chest.
The Georgia Senate unanimously approved a renewed contract with the Tennessee Copper Company after a public hearing in Atlanta. Farmers from Fannin County backed the measure by a 22 to 2 vote, with activists predicting House passage and a favorable overall settlement for the copper dispute. An related proposal would spend 5000 to survey swamp lands, leveraging federal matching funds to reclaim 4500 square miles of land.
Governor Slaton addresses the Weekly Press Association urging a report and swift action to fund school teachers. Reports show Georgia had 4 150 students in higher institutions in spring 1912 with Brenau, Agnes Scott, Emory and Mercer among others leading the enrollment.
A 20 by 15 foot glass sign featuring Mile Polaire is hoisted to the roof of the London Opera House when the chain snaps and the sign crashes to the pavement. The $5,000 sign would have been visible for a mile when illuminated.
Nine blind bowlers posted an average above 100 in a New York match. August Steneck led with 174 as guides shouted directions after mistimed pins on the first ball helped the others finish.
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