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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1913

Page

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Sheppard Substitute for Lipscomb Bill Passed by House

The House approved the Sheppard substitute for the Lipscomb bill by 107 to 39 after a lengthy session. Tax reformers, seeking a state board and county equalization, aided passage, while some backers of Mr Sheppard and Dr Stovall shifted positions. The roll call showed allies and opponents of tax revision, with notable defections preventing a broader coalition.

House Sheppard Lipscomb Stovall Ways and Means Committee State Board Dr. Stovall Elbert

There Is a Way Out and The Constitution Want Ads

Continued on Page Twelve. There is a way out and no obstacle too great with will power. If you seek a job read The Constitution want ads daily. Businessmen seek you there and will pay. Advertise yourself under Wanted Situations. The Constitution want ads are trusted because they are paid for.

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Castro's Return to Lead Revolt Stuns Officials

Exiled former president Cipriano Castro reportedly returned to Venezuela at the head of an armed force, prompting U S government alarm over stability and prompting orders for naval protection and a possible Des Moines deployment from Brunswick Georgia. Venezuelan authorities report uprisings in multiple regions as Gomez moves to assert dictatorial powers to crush the rebellion. General Jose Manuel Hernandez, a leading exile, met with officials in Washington amid tensions.

Corp Gomez Washington Venezuela Cipriano Castro State Department Department Castro Canary Islands Venesusla Caracas United States Legation Richard J. Biggs Northcott Cattery Atste Department Navy Department Des Moines Brunswick Laguaira Hernandez Capital Jose Manuel Hernandez Roosevelt Bryan Rl Mocho Core Gwit Thomas W Yvetter la Guaira la Guatra Gomes Federal Council Juan Vicente Gomez

Ambassador Wilson Report Contradicted in Mexico Peace Efforts

Washington reports say the Wilson administration seeks to avoid stirring U.S. policy while Mexican federal and constitutionalist factions pursue stability. Officials deny European pressure and indicate Ambassador Wilson’s testimony may clash with state department position. Provisional president idea centers on Miguel Covarrubias, Huerta appointee, to enable a fair election.

Washington United States Wilson Bryan Mexico City House Committee On Foreign Affairs Wison Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Mexico Wilron State Department Flood House Committee Senate Committee Migel Covarrubles Russia Covarrubias Huerta

Saloon men lose in Macon court

Macon Georgia August 1 Special judge H A Mathews of the Bib le superior court halted Hol Cassidy’s saloon on Cotton avenue by granting a permanent injunction declaring it a public nuisance The decision could reshape Georgia prohibition enforcement and spur similar actions against other Macon saloons The Law Enforcement League presented evidence including witnesses Buss Allen R F Willingham and H W King The defense contended irregularities and estimated revenue losses if all saloons closed.

Macon H A Mathews Bible Au Berior Court Georgia Hol Cassidy Cotton Avenue Law Enforcement League of Supreme Court Mathews Judge Mathews Stullar Cassidy Charles Bekakes Demalees Street Tony Outre Law Enforcement League R. Feagin John R. Cooper Joe Hill Hall Sam B Hunter Feagin Caaslay Bua Allen Forsyth League R. F Willingham H. W. King Cassidy Place Cooper Fall Solicitor General's Office W. N. Ainsworth John L. White

Beekeeper's Runaway Team Injures Ohio Farmer

Upper Sandusky Ohio farmer James McClain was badly injured when his horses bolted during movement after stings from bumble bees triggered the animal fright. Authorities report the incident occurred in the late summer period as the team bolted, causing severe injuries to McClain.

Upper Sandusky Ohio James McClain

Regimen Tramples Upon American Flag in Parade

Saskatoon August 1 A member of the Saskatoon militia was court-martialed and discharged for trampling an American flag under his feet during a parade last night. The regiment threatened to resign if the dismissal stood and the offender was reinstated as the One Hundred Fifth Fusiliers marched down the main street a girl in an automobile waved an American flag before a bugle band member. A man broke ranks, seized the flag, and trampled it while most of the regiment marched over it.

Saskatoon Sask

Fate of Mrs Hawkins Lies With The Jury

Seltgetiney Georgia trial of six lie Hawkins widow of three children. Bartow Cantrell and brother Jim Cantrell stand accused. Jury out late tonight after Mrs Hawkins denied knowledge of the crime. State presented letters between Silvia Hawkins and Jim Cantrell. Defense opened by Colonel William Johnson. Colonel McMillan spoke for the state and Colonel Ben Gaillard delivered a passionate defense of officials.

Seltgetiney slixie_Hawking Arthur Hawkins Bartow Cantrell Jim Cantrell Silvia Hawkins Ina William Johnson McMilan Ben Gaillard de Yence Johnson

Savannah heat claims life of D A Sheehan

Long article describes congressional banking and currency bill progress in Washington and Savannah. It notes the bill’s government control aims, amendments on reserve requirements, earnings distribution, and a blocked insurgent change. The piece also reports Daniel A. Sheehan’s death from sunstroke in Savannah, August 1.

Reserve Board Washington House Banking and Currency Committee Messare Representative Glass Owen Senate Committee Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Bank Jbanks Savannah Litte Alscungton Daniel A. Sheehan

Falls Against Saw and Is Cut in Two

DeFuntak Florida August 1 Walter Bowers superintendent of a sawmill in Quite Tervin Walton county died today when he fell against a rapidly reversing saw. His back was to the blade and his body was ripped to the breast bone. He was a prominent cattle and sheep raiser in Walton county.

DeFuntak Fla Walter Bowers Quite Tervin Walton County Healdes Bowers Waiton County

Gasoline Explosion Destroys Stores and Homes at Gate City

Fire from a gasoline tank in a department store in Gate City Virginia today destroyed six stores and five residences. Losses exceed 80000 dollars. Volunteers fought the blaze, saving the town from total destruction.

Gate City

Startling Evidence in Leo Frank Trial Faces Jury

Dr Harris secretary of the state board of health testifies at the Leo Frank murder trial. He describes the stomach contents and a cabbage based meal indicating death occurred within a half to three quarters of an hour after eating. He details a head wound on Mary Phagan and collapses briefly from illness during testimony.

Mary Pgan Leo M. Frank Roy Harris State Board of Health Sésaton Harris Gakbegs

Weather Prophecy Local Thunder Showers Forecast

Weather prophecy notes possible thunder showers for Georgia Derant area with a Sunday mention. The report lists temperature ranges, rainfall and deficiency data for the month, including high and low temperatures and mean values, without precise figures due to garbled OCR.

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