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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1914

Page

3

House Orders Probe of Judge D T Wright

Representative Prank Parks regulation forces the house judiciary committee to investigate charges against Judge Daniel Thew Wright of the supreme court of the District of Columbia. The charges include accepting favors from lawyers before him and allowing them to endorse his notes during pending litigation, plus other misconduct.

John Corrigan Washington Prank Park House Judiciary Committee Daniel Thew Wright Supreme Court of the District of Columbia House Wright Wade Cooper Waycroas Tom Cooper Washimeton Samuel Gompers Joan Mitchelk Frank Morrison Cooper

Four Gunmen Seek New Trial On Fresh Affidavits

Affidavits place Bridgie Webber Sam Schepps and Harry Vallon with the murder car during the Rosenthal shooting. Dresner and Burwell recount sightings near the Metropole and Garden Cafe as the gunmen push for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence from the four condemned men.

Nels Bridgie Webber Sam Schepps Harry Vallon Forty- Third Street Burwell Rosenthal Cadillac Metropole Cohan Theater Hotel Metropole Bridgeport Glynn Webber Wallon Schepps Emily Sroxe Vallon Fiftieth Street Herman Hosenthal Seventh Avenue Hose Harry Wallon Tim Tue Webber and Yatton Stone Beckho Rose Rose Dresner Biks’ Club Porty Third Street Metropole T Cray Au- Rabile Sam Schepps Shapiro Bridsie Webber Pomer Justice Wahle Gunmen Lite Toda Supreme Curt Justice Weeks Wahitman Sing Sing Whd

President Wilson and Family Stay in Virginia Springs

President Wilson and family enjoyed Easter at Virginia Springs with tea hosted by Princeton clubs. He golfed 18 holes, greeted by cheering crowds as photographers chased the First Family. Mrs Wilson wished privacy during illness and planned a shorter stay before returning to Washington.

Wilson Calloga Princeton University Princeton Toadh Willson Francis B Sayre Hills Tice

Reserve Clause Ruled Invalid in Killifer Case

Grand Rapids April decision by Federal Judge Sessions voids the reserve clause but denies injunction to bar Wilam Killifer from playing with the Philadelphia club. The ruling finds contracts lacking definiteness and notes both Killifer and the Federal league acted with unfairness. Philadelphia and Federal league leaders react as sides claim victory or await further action.

Grand Rapids Midh Clarence W. Sessions Wilam Killefer Fudge Sessions Sessions Illlfer Philadelphia Kiikfer Federal League Club Besgona Killifer National Teague G Milly National League American Assiecation Northwestern League Ilegal Federal League Raason Judge Sessions Weethman Knoxville Tenn Charled ‘Weethman Chicago Ellmore Sefn Kulifer Gilmore Ballifer New York Baltimore Gates Indianapols Ind Edward B Gates Federal Rescue

Boy Hurt by Rock Tossed by Playmate

Brank Erkel a six year old boy living at 352 Whitehall Street Frederick apartments was struck on the head by an egg sized rock thrown by 15 year old Duard Jackson of 87 Orange Street in the back yard of the complex. He was taken to Grady hospital with a fractured skull and doctors say recovery is doubtful. The father seeks the arrest of the Jackson boy and police plan to act today.

Brank Erkel Lerkel Frederick Apartments Whitehall Street Duard Jackson Orange Street Uriel Grady Hospital Jackson

Trinity tops Davidson 3 2 in slow baseball clash

In a slow exerting game at mham on April 1 Trinity College beat Davidson 3 to 2. Trinity led until the ninth when Davidson tied it then Captain Spense of Trimts scored the winning run in the last half after a sequence including a wild throw. Princeton defeated Virginia 10 to 4 in Charlottesville with heavy Princeton hitting. Auburn beat Florida 4 to 3 in Tallahassee as Umbry and Moulton standout. Florida’s Hesonur struck out thirteen but Auburn’s late rally decided it.

Fes Federgl League Tener Retreem Harrisburg Tener Mham Trinity College Davidson Trinity Spense Trimts Matchi Princeton Virginia Charlottesville Princeton University University of Virginia Wood Wall Neff James Green Auburn Martin Talahassee Fla Spear j—Shaw Florda Benner Florida Riggins Ploriga Ted Hesonur Wild Moulton Umbry

Villa Makes Messenger Boy Of British Consul In War News

Fragments report General Villa used British vice consul Cunard-Cummins to carry a surrender demand to General Velasco on March 27. Cunard-Cummins reportedly faced rifle fire returning from the front, acting under protest and reluctance. Separate notes mention gunboats, refugee movements, and scattered college baseball scores.

Villa Paso Texas cunard-Cummins Gomez Palacio Velasco Mes George C Carothers State Department Washington Villas Messenger

Third death by own action by young woman

Mrs F M Smith 22 formerly Billy Goldie Salter attempted suicide after despondency and threats Friday. She swallowed carbolic acid and was saved at Grady hospital. Her sister Helen Cotton and mother noted prior attempts in December and earlier in her marriage to railroad man Frank Geldy.

F. M. Smith Billy Goldie Salter Helen Cotton Trinity Avenue Atlanta Roanoke Ala GE Cotton

Passover Observed Worldwide and in Atlanta Synagogues

At sunset Friday Jews worldwide began the Passover observance commemorating liberation from Egyptian bondage. Special services were held Friday night, and the holiday continues for a week with sacred observances by Atlanta’s reform and orthodox congregations.

Atlanta

Name for Vote Contest Promises Multiple Car Prizes

A recruitment for a vote contest offers prizes in nine districts including an Oakland Six-60 for first in division, a Four 35, five passenger Velie, and nine Overland touring cars. Second prizes include a Ludden & Bates piano and a cash incentive for new subscriptions. Entrants need only submit nomination ballots or subscriptions to The Constitution. a full rules announcement runs in Sunday’s issue.

Atlanta Overland Sudden & Bates Ludden & Hates Cabinet Cup Danly

Forestas final at Forsyth closes strong bill

AT THE THEATERS aw the Forestas closes one of the best Forsyth bills yet. Next week a big act headlines. A Persian Garden presented by Gauls Simon features Flavia Aracaro with Lilian Boardman in the cast and Gus Edwards attractions lead Teles and Fred Lyon. Mr and Mrs Jimiy Barry appear in The Rube a rural comedy. Five other selections complete the standard Forsyth program.

Forestas Forsyth Hare Nest Gauls Simon Flavia Aracaro Lilian Boardman Topemrac Gus Edwards Fred Lyon Eadh Jimiy Barry

Defended by Widow of Man He Killed in Alabama

In Mobile on April 1 the defense in Morse murder trial began with testimony from Carl Friedhoff’s widow and daughter. They testified Friedhoff confronted Morse near his home after interfering with Morse’s relation to Friedhoff’s daughter, and Morse then shot Friedhoff when the pistol misfired. The daughter said Morse fired after an attempted attack. The case was expected to proceed the next day.

Mobile Ala Carl Friediott Clay King Morse Iris Morse Eleanora Friedhoff Friedhoff

Exchanges Close For Good Friday Global Markets

New York April 10 all major stock and commodity exchanges in the United States and Europe observe Good Friday closures. The New York Stock Exchange Consolidated Exchange curb NY Produce Exchange Ortiz Stock Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade plan to reopen tomorrow. The New York Cotton and Coffee Exchanges postpone until Monday morning in Europe. London Paris Berlin and other European exchanges also observe the holiday with closures.

New York Europe New York Stock Exchanes Consolidated Stock Exchange The Curb New York Produce Exchange Oston Stock Exchange Chicago Board of ‘Trade New York Cotton Exchange New York Coffee Exchange London Stock Exchange Parie Bourse Berlin Liverpool Havre

Atlanta Market Brief with Goods and Livestock Prices

Corrected market listing shows vegetables fruits and groceries with prices for beans cabbage celery onions and potatoes, plus a long section on provisions and stock quotes. It notes Atlanta live stock prices for steers hogs cows and pigs, with quotations indicating demand and market conditions.

Fidelity Alaska Cotta

Live Stock Prices From Chicago to New York Markets

Chicago hog receipts 15,000 steady with bulk sales around 6.50. Cattle firm to higher with Texas steers at 9.90 to 3.35 and calves around 7.50. Sheep receipts about 2,000 natives 6.40 to 7.00. Kansas City and St Louis report mixed hog and cattle figures. New York reports hopeful Easter demand and mixed industrial outlook, local commodities steady with general activity in butter eggs and wool.

Atlanta W. H White Jr White Prox Provision Company A.o Chicago Texas Stocker Colra Kansas City Leher Hulk St. Louis

Mortuary Notices From Local Paper

William Whitley 82 died at home 154 MacAves Street funeral at P J Bloomfield Chapel at 9 this morning, body to Conyers Georgia for interment. Marjorie Johnston 3 daughter of Mr and Mrs G R Johnston died Friday at residence in Kirkwood. funeral at Barclay Brandon's Chapel this afternoon at 235 with interment at West View. Nellie Warren months old daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Warren died Friday at noon at Howell Mi Road. body at AG Roy Donehoo Chapel to Constitution Georgia for funeral and interment. Mrs W W McKinney funeral Saturday at Union Tabernacle Church Rev Roberts officiating, interment West View.

William Whitley Wham Whitley McAfes Street Ome P. J Bloomfield Conyers Majorie Johnston Marjore Johnston G. R. Johnston Kirkwood Barclay & Brandon West View Nellie Warren W. H. Warren Howell Mi Road AG & Roy W. W. McKinney Union Tabernacle Church Roberts Wil

Mrs Humphrey Dies at Private Sanitarium

Mrs. B Humphrey died at a private sanitarium at 20 oclock. She resided at 72 Walker Street. The body was taken to Green berg and Bond's chapel for funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Walker Street Greenberg & Bond

Rail Passed Through Man’s Body At Braddock Mill

A steel rail pierced Charles Miller of Braddock while he worked at a step finishing mill. Miller lived about half an hour after the accident. Ey Fittebure reported the event on a hot day as workers observed the tragedy.

Ey Fittebure Charles Miller Braddock

AT&T Declares Dividend Payable April 13 1914

American Telephone and Telegraph announces a dividend of two dollars per share to stockholders of record March 10 1914. The transfer books will close March 30 and reopen April 3 at 10 a.m., in connection with the annual stockholders meeting.

American Telephone & Telegraph Co Igta G D Milne

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