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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1914

Page

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Frank's New Trial Fight Opens Today in Atlanta

Attorneys for Leo Frank will present an extraordinary motion for a new trial to Judge Hul as automatic execution delays take effect. The defense seeks newly discovered evidence, with amendments to be added at the hearing, and relies on Detective Burns final report and Dr Harris testimony.

Lea Frank Mary Phagan Ben Hul Thrower Dresent Iil Hull Leo Frank Frank Hugh Dorsey Burns William J Burns Atlanta Reuben Arnold Constitution Ehc Hil Kies Harris Harris Hin Bure Victin Dorsey Brutus Dalton Mary Rich Conley Powe Phagan Dewey Hewell Datton Jan Conley

Woman pulls bridge down upon herself in Georgia tragedy

At Monroe's bridge near Buchanan Georgia a woman extracting a plank caused a girder to collapse. The large beam struck her on the head crushing her skull and she died about thirty minutes later. Her husband was away in town at the moment of the accident.

Buchanan J. ¥. Balivein Monroe’s Bridge Tasom Town

Electrical Board Under Attack In City Government Move

Die Mlecthean RoC Turner drafts an ordinance to remove the board of electrical control and place all electrical department matters under the electric light committee. He says the board is controlled by chiefs of the fire and reconstruction departments and seeks accountability to the city council. He notes two recent complaints were discussed with those chiefs present. Turner vows to repeal the ordinance amid investigation into a contractor’s complaint.

Die Mlecthean Roc Turner Board of Electrical Control Electric Light Committee Turner Wb, Cummings Fire Department Rom Clayton Reconstruction Department Council Cummings Clayton Centrol

Constitution advertisements offer bargains from Atlanta merchants

The excerpt urges readers to watch Constitution ads for recent bargains as merchants use this channel to inform the public of news and special prices. It promises first class merchandise at reduced costs without sacrificing quality, aiming to help households reduce living expenses.

Constitution Atlanta

McClure Co Buys Landmark Corner Lot in Atlanta

The C W McClure Realty Co paid 460 000 for the 50 by 204 foot corner at Whitehall and Hunter, the former Chamberlin Johnson DuBose site. The 9 200 per front foot price set a southern city record, with a five year lease to the Chamberlin Johnson DuBose business and no change to ownership of the store. Sale brokered through Otis of Ours Holliday, marking one of Atlanta's largest transactions in years.

Atlanta C W. McClure Realty Company W. McClure Whitehall and Hunter Streets Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Company Whitehall Street Hunter Street Corner McClure Company Bourton- Cole Realty Company Chamberlin-Johnson and Boynton Boynton-Cole Reality Company Boynton Chamberlin-Boynton Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose McChure Chattanooga Otis R Otis Ours & Holliday C W. McClure McClure Realty Company

Judge Stark’s Wife Disappears After Visit to Hotel

Baltimore reports Judge W. W Stark of Commerce, Georgia, who notified the depot marshal of his wife’s disappearance from the Caswell hotel, left the hotel last night without word on his destination. Mrs. Stark, brought there Monday, suffered slight mental trouble. two physicians were summoned, she resisted examination and threatened self harm before vanishing as her husband departed.

Baltimore W. W Stark Commerce Caswell Hotel Union Station

Troopers End Tulsa Race After Martial Law

Tulsa Troops halted the fair grounds races under martial law declared by Governor Crace. Militiamen fired over the heads of jockeys as officials ordered the spring meeting abandoned. A detective, a stable boy, and a spectator were arrested amid attempts to run the card and wagers.

Tulsa Okla M A Breckenridge Supreme Court Tulsa Fair Grounds Lee Crace Frank M Canton Tulsa Jockey Club E M Pue Poe Court of Criminal Appeals Klahena J M. Stewart

Tug Dragged Under By Barge, Two Drown

The steel tug Aries towing a barge sank after the barge swerved in a sharp wind. Two crew members died by drowning, nine were aboard the tug and seven were rescued by an oyster dredge as the barge was pulled under.

New York Aries

President Alerts Mexico Ruler Time Has Passed Evading Duty

The president declares an emphatic stance that the Mexican ruler must face responsibility and asserts the American government will no longer temporize. He warns against continued evasion and calls for decisive action in diplomatic relations.

Huerta Submits to Senate Demand for Salute to Old Glory

Washington reports Huerta submitted to the Mexican Senate the American demand for a salute to the flag. President Wilson warned of serious consequences if the Stars and Stripes are not fired in due time, as anti American demonstrations flare at Vera Cruz and other points. Navy ships were ordered to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to back the demand.

Huerta Washington Atlantic Pacific Moxico United States President Huerta Charse O'Shaughnessy Tam Pico the Hague Wilson Charge O'Shaughnessy Huert Mexican Senate Vera Cruz Congress

Congress Backing Wilson To War Over Mexico Crisis

Senator Hoke Smith says nine tenths of Senate will back the administration as Congress debates authority toland armed forces in Mexico. Fleet dispatch arouses patriotic fever while leaders expect a presidential message to detail purpose and seek indorsement. Continued discussion anticipated on last page.

Senate Hoke Smith Washington Congress Huerta Ias House Tamprco Mexico Bach Houses Heke Georgia Smith Tas He Huerta Senate Foreign Refer United States Admiral May

Peaceful aims and prepared warning to Mexico

President Wilson told Senate and House committees that Mexican de facto government offenses could not be tolerated. Seizure of Tampico and Vera Cruz ports or a Pacific blockade would be justified by international law precedents, but major actions would await congressional authorization after a formal message. Congress showed strong support for administration steps, with bipartisan backing for naval demonstrations on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Senate House Mexico City Huerta Tampico Vera Cruz Pacific United States Congress Wilson Badger Mexico

Weather Prophecy Generally Fair Tomorrow and Friday

Forecast indicates generally fair weather with warmer temperatures, a mild Friday, and daytime highs near the mid range. The mean temperature sits around 42 degrees with normal levels, and a past 244 hours of data show steady conditions.

I.ovent Indhea Lehaeney Inunes

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