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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1911

Page

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Atlanta Tampa highway urged for fall tour

A large Albany Georgia meeting next Tuesday April 25 seeks to request The Constitution make an Atlanta to Tampa interstate highway part of its fall tour. Officials and counties along the route push the project noting the recent Round the State Tour paths and promising strong representation at the Albany gathering. The note adds Atlanta’s Chamber of Commerce plans a monster peace meeting with editorials and a letter from George Muse urging broad support.

Albany Atlanta-Tampa Atlanta Tampa I- 18 Georgia Thomasville A. E. Bedingfield Montezuma Edward McKenzie Macon County Julian Lane Jule Frederick Marshallville Walter Hamilton James Fort Valley Macon Crawford Houston Sumter Dougherty Bedingfield Sli Ling Harpenville Barnesville Fort Velsey Crawford County Andersonville Tao Paxon Geo. Muse Constitution Chamber of Commerce Universal Peace Movement Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Teft Great Britain George Muse Faxon Muse F. 7. Paxon

Minister and wife hurt when car strikes buggy

Rev. Wo A Wells and his wife were seriously injured when a streetcar struck their buggy near Patilto station. Wells suffered a fractured skull and Mrs. Wells was badly hurt, possibly internal. They were taken to Atlanta hospital where recovery is uncertain. The horse was killed and the buggy dragged several yards. Wells, pastor of the Alpharetta Methodist church, has three sisters in Atlanta and a son in Jacksonville has been notified.

Wo A Wells Welle Alpharetts Georgia Harry Wells Jacksonville M. D. Gaar Firs W. A. Wells Alpharetta North Decatur Street Mr. Wells

Injunction Case Heard Over Ladies Visitation at Atlanta Clubs

The Union and Mechanics' Club lawsuit to halt revocation of its permit was heard in Superior Court by Judge George L. Bell with arguments on whether social clubs may admit ladies and whether the city council’s police committee can adjudicate club violations. City contends no social club may admit women or nonmembers. defense argues clubs are private associations. Proceedings continued with witnesses and aldermen present.

Union and Mechanics’ Club Atlanta George L. Bell Police Committee City Council of Mayson Jack J. Spalding Capital City Club Piedmont Driving Club W. J. Tilson Moorea & Branch Union and‘ Mechanics’ Club Bell Thomas 8B Felder A. H. van Dyke James B .Ws Warren Alberto

Guilty verdict in Reeves case shocks city crowd

Detective T W Reeves special officer of the Central of Georgia road was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for shooting W B Horne under the Magnolia street bridge. Sentencing set for this morning by Judge Edwards with a penalty of one to twenty years. State attorneys Dorsey and Williams praised for their addresses. Kilpatrick and co defense aids argued the case.

T. W. Reeves Central of Georgia Road W. B. Horne Magnolia Street Reeves Econferes Horne Miller

Advertising Talks Signal Honest Tide Across the Land

Thomas E. Kirby of the American Art Association discusses a wave of old-fashioned honesty in the nation. He references an auction sale of paintings from the collection of the late person, with continuation noted on the last page.

Thomas E. Kirby American Art Association

Mexico Faces Border Strains as Taft Seeks Curb on War

Washington April 20 That Press B tells of President Taft and Secretary Fox pressing for a restrictive border policy with Mexico after a conference with a House committee. Officials fear future clashes near border towns may occur as neutrality laws weaken. Mexico's reply is described as friendly in form, while Congress aims to avoid meddling in Mexico’s internal affairs amid calls to empower the president to use force if Americans are harmed.

Taft Mexico de la Barra Agua Prieta Zamacona Congress Senate Stone Missouri Cullom Bacon Root Lodge Missourian Senator Bacon Army Mr. Root Senator Lodge Mr. Stone

Diaz Must Resign At Once To Save Juarez From Attack

Diaz demands immediate resignation to avert assault on Juarez. Mafera asserts the attack will begin if Porfirio Diaz does not retire within 24 hours. Federal reinforcements cited as the reason for delay. Delegations from El Paso and Mexican citizens pressed for peace terms as the situation tightens.

Diaz Juarez Pane Texas Justo Francisco L Madero, Jr Porfirio Dios Mafera Juares el Paso Tusrez Gonzales Garza Revolutionary Junta Dr. Gomez Washington

Day Named Head of the Equitable

New York April 20 The Equitable Life Assurance Society elected William A Day to succeed the late Paul Morton as president at a salary of 50000 a year, despite opposition from Superintendent Hotchkiss and the board urged mutualization and cooperation with the state department of Insurance. Morgan control cited as influence, with 502 shares held by trustees George W Perkins Justice Morgan J OBrien and Lewis Caas Ledyard.

New York Hotchkiss Atte Department of Insurance Equitable Life Assurance Society William A. Day J. Pierpont Morgan Paul Morton Sa Morton Day Morgan Mr. Morgan Europe George W. Perkins Morgan J. O'Brien Lewis Caas Ledyard Ap Trustess Hotchkis

Hearing Reveals Alleged Payouts in Lorimer Election

Three key points emerged in the senate bribery hearing. Edward Tilden failed to appear with his accounts, sending a lawyer and affidavit stating no touching on Lorimer’s election. Duluth contractor Burgess testified that Wiehe pledged 10000 to a jackpot used for Lorimer.

Springfield Senate Edward Tilden Chicago Packer Tilden Etter Lorimer William Burgess Duluth Burgess P. E F. Welhs Edward Hines Wiehe United States Hopkins McCormick John M. Pfeffers

Indictments Expand in Carnegie Trust Collapse Case

New York April 20 William J Cummins of Tennessee promoter and former head of the Carnegie Trust Company and Joseph B Reichmann ex president were further indicted in connection with alleged larceny of funds from the institution. A dozen new indictments were returned eight against Cummins and four against Reichmann.

Cummins New York William J. Cummins Tennessee Carnegie Trust Company Joseph B. Reichmann Umming Reichmann

Mob Dragging at Opera House Ends in Fatality in Kentucky

Yévermors April 20 M Potter a Black person was dragged onto the opera house stage tied to a post and shot by about fifty men, causing fatal injuries in a quarrel with Frank Mitchell aged 23. The event reports a violent mob attack at the stage location.

Yévermors M. Potter Potter Frank Mitchell

Border Government Turmoil Cited in Tart Note Biat

A terse Tart Note Biat report accuses border authorities of chaotic governance and unclear policy directions. The piece highlights friction between agencies, delays in border processing, and rising tensions amid patrols and security checkpoints.

Mexico modifies note on Agua Prieta incident

Mexico City April 20 Mexico’s foreign minister de la Barra announced a revision to the reply to President Taft’s note on the Agua Prieta incident. He asked Ambassador Wilson to recall the remark about surprise at American army crossings and clarified Mexico does not seek U.S. intervention. The minister defended Mexico’s stance before the chamber of deputies, stressing a desire to avoid misunderstanding.

Wilson de la Barra Congress Mexico City Mexico Taft Agua Prieta de la Brtra State Department Washington Gaujot Moore Minister de la Barra United States Diaz Chamber of Deputies

Weather Prophecy Forecast for Georgia and Florida

Forecast calls for fair weather across Georgia and Florida this Friday night into Saturday with moderate north to northeast winds. Reported low temperatures around 66, highs near 68, and average around 62 with little to no rainfall in the past 24 hours. Stock metrics show a deficit since January 1 and overall month-to-date figures indicate slight anomalies.

Georgia Florida Jacel Hayert

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