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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
1
Atlanta officials expect Leo M. Frank to face questioning with James Conley as a key witness. Conley may be indicted as an accessory after the fact within 24 hours as detectives press to resolve the Mary Phagan case with potential targets including Frank or Conley.
Washington reports Senator Hoke Smith is deeply involved in shaping the tariff measure. He has only brief time for his office and has added staff at his own expense. Hearings with the senate finance committee occupy days, with night sessions expected as the bill is prepared for the Democratic caucus.
The Thomas county census of school children shows whites: 1 488 males and 1 376 females. colored: 2 028 males and 2 231 females. Grand total 7 066 aged six to eighteen. Compared with 1908 totals of 6 203, whites decreased reading ability, colored increased.
A prominent farmer reports unusually few robins this year, saying he cannot recall seeing any. Last year the birds were widespread from city to woods, feeding on piney wood gall-berries and holly berries which remain largely undisturbed this season. The cause for the robin decline is not known.
Washington June 2 The Senate Judiciary subcommittee opened a probe into the tariff lobby as President Wilson denounced the effort Senators prepared to answer eleven questions about personal interests and potential influence The president met Overman and Reed at the White House and suggested details may be provided later by Wilson with testimony from Ashurst Bacon Borah on improper approaches and lobbying efforts
Mrs George King and her seven year old daughter on Fletcher street were involved in a mercury overdose yesterday morning. Dr Jarrell and later Dr Ainsworth and Dr Palmer attended as the patient deteriorated. She was moved to City Hospital and no chance of recovery was expressed. She had come from Brinson to visit her husband who remains unaware of her condition.
Chairman Simmons of the Senate Finance Committee urged three sub committees still drafting tariff schedules to finish their work this week. Williams sub committee plans today to decide on raw material equalization and the items to include on the fires list or to impose duties on meats and flour.
Thomasville Boy Scouts likely to depart next week for a camping expedition. The exact campsite isn’t decided, as Manager Watt weighs several locations for suitability.
Washington May 30 New Agricultural Department experiment considers a painless operation to curb rooster crowing by cutting the gu gu chords. The method promises to let roosters crow in tests while reducing the loudness for light sleepers in cities.
The body of Mrs. Alvira Cerciello, wife of a Newark merchant, was found in a vacant Bloomfield lot with the head severed. Identification came from a handkerchief bearing her name. Two hundred dollars she reportedly carried in her stocking was missing. Evidence pointed to a violent struggle.
Several well known gentlemen with camping experience will accompany the boys and assist Mr Watt in looking after them. The selection emphasizes uses of the camp and choosing those with clean health records.
Washington May 31 Postmaster General Burleson released a special investigation report on the postal service fiscal affairs alleging lack of self support under Frank Hitchcock. It charges deficits cited as surpluses came from improper bookkeeping and that morale was sacrificed to false economy. The 1912 statement reportedly underestimated the deficit by $100000. The report is signed by four Assistant Postmaster Generals and the chief clerk.
The State Board of Education announces June 13 and 14 as exam days for teacher licenses. Primary and secondary certificates cover grades below eighth. a High School license for grades above eighth requires tests in multiple groups plus Manual of Methods and Hollister’s High School Management. County boards may require special exams for extra qualifications.
The Yellow Pine Manufacturers Association, controlling about 250 mills mainly in the South, opened its semi annual meeting in Kansas City on June 2. The principal topic is the utilization of by products from sawmills as the group gathers to discuss future plans.
Millions of blue insects appeared as a distinct line along wagon ruts in a Thomas county field. A farmer observed the line stretching on both sides of the road before the bugs disappeared the same night. The mystery bugs were not known in the area and caused no crop damage.
Washington May 31 Secretary of State William J Bryan signed the formal announcement of the Seventeenth Amendment to the Constitution The measure provides for direct election of United States Senators in the presence of many legislators who aided its adoption
Army War College experts complete their study of the Balkan war. They find fighting qualities of the Balkan Allies and Turkey were even, but Turkey began with unpreparedness while the Allies had prepared extensively for the struggle.
Salonika June 2 It is reported that a political and commercial understanding has been reached between Greece and Serbia against Bulgarian claims. The Bulgarian commander at Eluthera informed the Greek commander that Bulgarian troops will cease advancing on the city.
Secretary of State Bryan possesses a private seal and stamp bearing his name and a coin design from the era of Alexander the Great. The emblem shows a man holding a bird aloft which Bryan identifies as the Dove of Peace.
Washington, June 2. The department of agriculture announced the May 25 cotton crop condition at 79.1 percent of normal. By state figures show Virginia 83, North Carolina 76, South Carolina 68, Georgia 68, Florida 83, Alabama 75, Mississippi 81, Louisiana 83, Texas 84, Arkansas 85, Tennessee 87, Missouri 90, Oklahoma 87, California 96.
Washington reports President Wilson plans to send to the Senate this week the names for the new Industrial Commission and near completion of a diplomatic list. He has chosen the ambassador for Mexico but will delay until recognition conditions warrant it, and Civil Service changes depend on the Senate civil service inquiry.
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