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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1914

Page

12

Private Detective Tied to Rosenthal Case, Testimony Questioned

Testimony suggests a private detective assigned by District Attorney Whitman monitored Rosenthal. Witness Dresner’s remarks appear tailored to Rose’s account, while defense notes point to a cautious withdrawal after warnings. The Thai restaurant incident testimony is deemed competent but raises questions about the sequence of events and alleged threats.

Whitmon Rosenthal Dresner Rose Cre

Famed Testimony on Rosenthal Case Denied New Trial

The court rejects the new trial bid based on newly claimed witnesses. Witnesses argued delays and silence undermine credibility, with several stating they could not reasonably identify defendants. Authorities emphasize the original trial's fairness and uphold the conviction.

Webb-Kenyon law upheld in Kansas

The Kansas Supreme Court upheld the Webb-Kenyon liquor shipping control law. The St. Louis brewing firm challenged the ruling after shipments were confiscated. the court affirmed that Kansas may regulate all liquor entering the state. Justice R A Bureh wrote the decision, likening liquor regulation to prohibiting white slavery and obscene literature.

Topeka Kan Webb- Kenyon Kansas Supreme Court Kansas St. Louis Brewing Company St. Louis Company Corona Kantate Webb R. A. Bureh Congress Ans

Chief Seyferlich Mourned by Chicago Fire Department

Funeral procession for Charles Frederick Seyferlich, Chicago fire chief since 1910, used an old Engine Company No. 1 hose cart as a funeral bier from Old Sy headquarters, with a second hose cart bearing floral tributes. A red auto, long associated with his fire alarm runs, accompanied the cortege to the cemetery as city officials, council members, and nearly 10,000 firefighters attended.

Chicago Engine Company No Charles Frederick Seyferlich Chicago Department

Governor Stands by Court Decree in Gunmen Case

Albany April 11 Governor Glynn declined to comment on Justice Goff's decision in the gunmen case and suggested the matter rests with the court. Rumors of a possible reprieve were denied as not worth anything. Riley says alibi claims were reiterated by Cirotici. The governor kept open the possibility of a reply after full text, with the deadline for reprieve by 2 p.m. today.

Albany M. D Glynn Justice Goff Harhier New York Dago” Frank Riley State Prison Department Mr. Riley Sing Sing Dage” Frank ‘Cirotiel Dage Frank Father Cashin Clancy Cirofici Dago Frank Secretary of State Noan

New Zealand cuts infant death rate praised by U S official

Secretary Lathrop cites New Zealand’s low infant mortality due to the New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children. In Dunedin, mortality fell 50 percent from 1907 to 1932 as mothers receive care instruction, home making, hygiene training, and hospital care guidance.

Washington Ison Sula C. Lathrop Federal Children's Bureau United States Misa Lathrop New Zealand New Zealand Society For the Health of Women and Children Dunedin

Childless Women Face Higher Cancer Risk Says Surgeon

In New York on April 11 the American Surgical Association closed its session naming Rochester Minnesota as next meeting site. Dr George E Armstrong of Montreal was elected president. Dr J M T Finney of Baltimore linked higher cystic disease and cancer risk to childlessness and lack of nursing. Dr Richard Sparmann of Vienna reported radium cases with mixed outcomes, cautioning against postoperative irradiation.

New York American Surgical Association Rochester Minn George E. Armstrong Montreal Canada International Surgical Association J. M. T. Finney Baltimore

Suffragette Riots Halted Court Hearing in London

London April 11 May Stewart a militant suffragette attempted to demolish porcelain in the British Museum on April 9 and caused a disturbance in court when the public prosecutor opened the case. She shouted she would not listen and threw pepper at the magistrate. Prolonged scenes led to the hearing being postponed.

London Stewart British Museum Miss Stewart Emmeline Pankhurst Reginald McKenna May Stewart Catherine Wison Change of Commons Clara Lambert Soviat

Ruef and McNamara Eligible for Parole Decision

San Francisco records reveal the state supreme court ruling that Abraham Ruef and John J. McNamara are eligible to apply for parole after serving at least one year of their sentences. Ruef, serving fourteen years for bribery, has already surpassed three years in prison. The court invalidated a board rule tying parole to half-term completion and directed parole consideration after one year.

San Francisco State Supreme Court Abraham Ruef State Board of Prison Directors Reuf Komant Older San Francisco Bulletin Ruef F Ruef Board of Prison Directors John J. McNamara International Brotherhood of Bridge and Structural Tron Workers Los Angeles Llewellyn Tron James B. McNamara Los Angeles Times San Quentin

Tenth Ward Civic League Organized For Improvements

Nearly 109 residents gathered at Capitol View Methodist church to form the Tenth Ward Civic League. Officers elected were A Carpentier president W A Pursley vice president A M Turner secretary and A Armstrong treasurer. The group planned committees to study water service streets sewers gas electric lights and street car service while opposing plans to move county convicts. They highlighted poor fire protection water shortages and neglected park improvements around George Adair park and Stewart avenue.

Tenth Ward Capitol View Methodist Church Capitol View East Point Stewart Avenue Dill Avenue Whitehall Street Hee Street McCall's Erossing Allen A Avenue Pearce Street League

Reward Offer Draws Fire In Frank Case Inquiry

Detective William J Burns offers 1000 dollars for information on Leo Frank alleged sexual perversion. The letter was published in The Constitution as Burns departs at 5 PM for Cincinnati to pursue new leads including the Hewell girl witness, amid dispute over the case and expected delays in his report.

William J. Burns Leo Franks Burns Urna Frank Lea M. Frank Eam-T Tme Waltam J. Burns Urns Sanford Constitution City Louisville Nashville Cincinnati Dewey Howell Crank Hewell National Pencil Factory Cineinnati

Humane Society protests sanded poultry in New York market

The Humane Society appeals to the agriculture department to stop sand and coarse feeding of live poultry. The Greater New York Live Poultry Vealers Protects association says chickens are starved before shipment and fed a paste of grain pebbles and crushed stone to gain weight and profit. Officials report large weekly shipments and possible federal prosecutions by Assistant U S Attorney Know.

Greater New York

Women government workers may join May Day procession

Washington April 11 Women government employees may take part in the May 9 suffrage procession as individuals without violating civil service rules. Attorney General McReynolds states there is no reason to dissent from the Civil Service Commission's ruling allowing individuals to parade, but not as official government representatives. In Georgia Zebulon April 11 Mrs Rebecca Mitchell 77 widow of Captain J A Mitchell died suddenly. She leaves seven children and a brother in Texas. services will be at the Baptist church.

Rogenthal Forty-third Street Yallon Webber and Schepps Garden Restaurant Forty-t Third Street Rosenthal Velief Huan Burwell Anc Narsens Washington Civil Service McReyoods William Kent California McReynolds Kent Civil Service Commission Gf Ng Zebulon Rebecca Mitchell J. A. Mitchell Hiag Wells Tyler Texas J.T. Baker G.D. Dominick W. W. Mitchett Liste Mitchell Annie Lavender Montezuma

Recovery in Sight for King Gustav of Sweden

Stockholm April 11 Fur ther progress toward convalescence was announced in the surgeon's bulletin from Sophia hospital where the king Gustavus was operated on earlier for stomach ulceration. The bulletin states the king passed a quiet night and enjoyed good sleep. The pain diminished notably and his condition gives reason to hope there will be no setback to his recovery.

Stockholm Sweden Gustave Sophia Hospital

Grand Army to Aid Confederate Reunion

Jacksonville Florida April 11 A substantial contribution by the local Grand Army of the Republic to aid preparations for the United Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in May was announced today The exact amount was not specified in their request for permission to contribute which was presented to the reunion arrangements committees and promptly granted

Jacksonville Fla Grand Army of the Republic

Reduced round trip fares to Savannah in National Drainage Act note

Congress action under National Drainage limits reduces round trip fares to Savannah Georgia with sale ends April 20 and 22 and final return by 30 April 1944 Cadv. The measure affects Southern Railway and outlines travel terms for the period, highlighting temporary pricing under wartime adjustments.

Southern Savannah

Revival Plans for Atlanta Holy Revival Launch

At St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church a special service will launch plans for an outdoor revival starting April 17 and running to April 28. Pastor Rev Dry Fraser leads a ambitious program featuring Bishop Kilgo and Dr George Stuart with Prof Excell directing music and a strong chorus.

St. Pauls Methodist Eiscopal Dry BF. Fraser Paul's Beldom Methodist Church Atlanta John C. Bilgo Tatara GL. Goodell St Tats New York George T. Stuad Chen Street Knoxville San Tones Methodists South Wall St. Pals Echnicd Grant and Sidney Streets Trinity Church Bo G Johnson Paste Trinaty Shere Kilgo St Paul’s Iyth St. Steela Shartotte N.C Frulax St Pauls Durham Ingo Wa. m Bishop &Og0 St. Paul’s George Stuartwall Fraser Sears

Sunday laws blasted as un American and un Christian

Carlyle Haynes of the American Religious Liberty Association charged that Sunday laws ban work and play, corrupt morals, and entangle church and state. Delegates from Seventh day Adventist churches condemned the measures as un American, unconstitutional, and unjust at a Religious Liberty Institute session. The program, staged at the First Seventh-day Adventist church, wraps with another Haynes address at 7 45.

Satan Georgis Carlyle Haynes American Religious Liberty Association Religious Liberty Institute Fast Pair Street Institute Haynes

Easter at Atlanta University in Ware Chapel services

Easter program at Atlanta University features a morning service in Ware Memorial chapel with the student choir singing the Hallelujah Chorus and He Rose From the Dead. Sunday evening a sacred song recital by Mrs Carters Barrell of Boxton will include old Negro melodies, with public welcome.

Atlanta University Ware Memorial Chapel Atlant University At & Arlovk Carters Barrell Boxton

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