Murder at the National Pencil Factory Leaves Mary Phagan Dead
A teen girl identified as Mary Phagan is found murdered in the basement of the National Pencil Factory. Police suspect drugged kidnapping and sexual assault by multiple assailants after she left home Saturday noon to visit the factory for pay. A negro watchman and detectives recount a grisly scene as the body is recovered, with notes, a bloodied handkerchief, and missing personal effects found nearby. The inquest is planned as investigators seek the killers and motive.
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the Constitution
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Whitehall Street
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Forsyth Street
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Terminal Station
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Iduia
Netela
Trinity
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Avar
National Pencil Factory
Constitution
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Rogers
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Lea
al Durma
Tnis Point
John W. Wurt
Hunter Street
Guilding
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Mullinax Held in Phagan Case
The 28 year old ex streetcar conductor Mullinax is jailed as a suspect in the Miss Phagan murder. Detectives say he knew Miss Phagan and were seen talking with her on his street car. A black male suspect nearby denies involvement while Mullinax stays in custody under guard. The case draws strong suspicion toward Mullinax amid conflicting testimonies.
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English Avenue
Merchants’ Towel Supply Company
World
Ale
Tantard
Miss Phagon
Congress Session Highlights Child Labor and Social Reform
At Wesley Memorial church the fourth general session of the Sociological congress featured Julia C. Lathrop, head of the federal Children's Bureau, urging a state vital statistics bureau. Bishop Thirkield spoke on unity for the common good, while health officials pressed stricter laws. The event, amid sessions across the city, linked child welfare to national military and peace needs.
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Westey Memorial Church
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Julia C. Lathrop
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Washington, D. C
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New Orleans
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Wesley Memorial
Georgia
Farm
Mins Julia Lathrop
Wesley Memorial Church
Mise Lathrop
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Europe
Oscar Dowling
Louisiana State Board of Health
Wilbur
P. Thirkield
Conoration
Overflowing Sunday schools drive record attendance in Atlanta
The Interdenominational Sunday school contest sees over 1,600 daily attendances at First Christian and Second Baptist, with a combined crowd near 5,000 expected at the Auditorium. New scholars favor the Baptists while points favor the Second Baptist. moving pictures plan to film the event and a 10:15 am start for the next Sunday.
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Gaviti
City
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L. C. Bricker
First Christian Church
Atlanta
D. W. Sims
Georgia
South
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Wlovie
Moving Picture
Gundey
Consolidated Film Company
State Capitol
Capitol
Assembly
John S. Spalding
Cg.v. LeCraw
First Christian
John EH. White
L. G. Bricker
Forrest Adair
Adair
Sagoud
First Baptist
Omnes
Rutherford Talk On Death In Graves Haunts Grand Sunday
A 19th century sermon at Grand featured J F Rutherford arguing about death and the afterlife. He presented short epigrams asserting humanity’s mortality, inherited sin, and the belief that the dead lie in their graves awaiting Christ's second coming.
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Mourner Harris and Campbell Deaths Highlight Local Obits
Americus prominent figure Shelton Harris died suddenly at 83, struck by apoplexy after illness. he led Harris Hardware and leaves a wife and two children. Atlanta resident Bira A Campbell, mother of Mrs Stevens, died while visiting daughter in Atlanta. arrangements pending in Carson, Alabama. J Graham Seabrook, 57, died at 270 Peters Street after 7 pm, survived by wife, two daughters, one son, two grandchildren, and brother. longtime Western Union man in Savannah. funeral to be announced. Coleman J Durham, 60, died at 544 Pulliam Street in early hours. survived by father and mother.
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Shelton Harris
Americus
Marris
Harris Hardware Company
Roswell
New Mexico
Bira
A. B. Campbell
Atlanta
Mra T. T. Stevens
Thin City
J. Graham Seabrook
Paters Street
Mamile
Mattie Seabrook
Benjamin Seabrook
W. B Seabrook
Inage Paul Seabrook
Savannah
Mr. Seabrook
Western Union Telegraph Company
Aflarita
Coleman L. Durham
Coleman Js. Durham
Pulliam ‘Street
Government in Mexico Faces Campaign of Extermination
Report from San Luis Potosi describes armed bands capturing towns, crippling railway lines, and expanding rebel control. Zapata and allies wage a fierce campaign as govt forces plan deportations and bolster recruitment while telegraph lines and news routes lag. Huerta's cabinet pushes new election efforts despite political tension.
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Southern Pacific
Guaymas
Quintans Roo
Mexico
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Lcam
Congress
Huerta
Abolish Stripes Urges Whittaker
Whittaker calls for prison reform urging end to flagging and long hours. He cites camp conditions claiming fewer escapes and better work in different systems. He notes prisoners work nine hours daily and complains of sunup to sundown labor and harsh guard practices.
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Typewriter repair and advertising in classified section
Classified note contrasts typewriter repair with used car ads in The Constitution. It highlights differences between second-hand car ads and typewriter repair services appearing in the publication’s classified pages.
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