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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1913

Page

8

Seattle Plan Loses In Typo Convention

Nashville Town August 14 The fight for the Seattle plan at the fifty ninth annual convention of the International Typographical Union ended in a decisive administration victory. By a vote of 207 to 27 the plan was voted down defeating proposed reorganization of governing power. Delegates debated fiercely as administration supporters argued for maintaining current control while opponents warned of centralization. The session, busiest of the week, heard addresses from union leaders and discussed potential amendments to election terms and reform proposals, with further action anticipated before adjournment.

Nashville Seattle Orney Trdnrine Berthes Ome Pure Bs Ping Falowkins Jo Smith Tomer

Convicts Confirmed by Bishop Gatler in Tennessee

Bishop Gatler of Tennessee confirms a class of convicts at the Tennessee penitentiary in Nashville. The ceremony gathers church representatives and local church members as part of the approval process for the inmates.

Gailor Nashville Tenn Tennessee Penitentiary Thomas Fo Gatler Tennessee

At Theaters Offer Variety of Vaudeville and War Film

This week at Forsyth Grand and Grace Victory, audiences enjoy vaudeville acts by Pranker Woot, Bunce Wyde, and William A Weston company, with Bert French and Alice Bla in a new dancing routine. Also features the war documentary The Victory at Hammerstead and the Navy background screening This pict was taken during the recent conflicts.

Armerors Pranker Woot Bunce Wyde Hese William A Weston and Company Ralph Herz Etter Caiming Atar Bert French Alice Bla Tala Beta New York Hammerstead Cpe Prineipa Steves Daolels Benen Baskett Roonevelt

Mrs Mary Zachry Returns to Augusta

Mrs Mary Zachry wife of Juli Zachry has returned to Augusta Georgia after fleeing with her two children to South Carolina following Judge Hammond's decision. The case rehearing will review merits not addressed in the original ruling and involve witnesses and testimony from Zachry's supporters.

Augusta Ga Enstad Julian Fadey Rivers Gearmas Arene Court Mary Wo Zachry Juli Zachiry Augusta South Carolina Hammond Deen Ortiriry Walton Vulcan Timony Zachrs White Chewis Crtaugia

Preacher Dr Pickard to Deliver Savannah Sermon

Dr Pickard, famed pulpit orator formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, will preach at the First Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia this Sunday. Morning service will focus on the Love of God and the evening on the Path. Dr Pickard is a leading minister and a prominent board member at Worcester University.

Pickard Savannah Cleyland Ohly South First Baptist Piekard First Hirst Gustres Wercer University

Retail grocers push Atlanta made goods exhibit plan

Retail grocers and merchants propose a permanent manufacturers exhibit to spotlight Atlanta made articles. W A Leahy of the Industrial and Statistical bureau leads the campaign, aiming to install a cooperative permanent exposition in the new chamber building. Manufacturers yet unreached will meet at 1 PM today in the Rusty hotel to discuss exhibit space and success strategies.

Atlanta W A Leahy Industrial and Statistical Bureau Atlanta Manufacturers Association Chamber Rusty

Supreme Court of Ga Jurc Ments and Pall By Stream

A chaotic record of Georgia Supreme Court judgments involving numerous parties across counties. Names such as Augusta, Macon Dilly, Savannah Railroad, and Wilkes appear with references to appeals, remands, and reversals. The document lists judges, attorneys, and officials, noting that several decisions were reversed or in error and referencing multiple cases and attachments.

Augusta Last Augusta Rallesy and Tiectt Company RI Amand Superior Court Hiwnead Galloway Raykin Wright Warine Oreecher Tletjen Hatham June Girt Pillow Gru Aly Adams Contra Cue US Hardeman Jones Park & Tension Sates Macon Dilly and Savannah Railroad Compay Aung Judea Harel Munter Wimhth Harris Chartes Aket Man Mapler Maysarl & Blanket Catra Fallaway Et al Wilkes Dudge Sila Uolley Triner Panies Kiwe Catra Gantat Bftingham Sleopard George HO RicMer Charles Fisatter Central Georgia Powis Campane Lewon Tari Dorsey Thema Sharifort Manares Ray & Po

Railroads Accept New Parcel Post Rule Tomorrow

New York dispatch reports the railroad committee declares railroads will carry parcel post mail under a higher 40 pound limit, with no extra compensation. They warn other views aside, stressing the public interest and that denying service would be unthinkable. Increased loads begin tomorrow, despite protests and ongoing hearings.

New York Committee On Railway New Parcel Post Parcel Post Beneral Po Teanent Antae Healy Jewyor Gayour

Senator John D. Works Keeps Senate Absence at Los Angeles

The text reports Senator John D. Works remaining at his Los Angeles home to stay out of Washington during the current oral session unless important matters require his return. No further details are provided on dates or outcomes.

John Los Angeles Washington Congress

Witness Klein grilled by solicitor over Frank case

Milton Klein, a wholesale lumber dealer and frequent Frank visitor, was the last witness of the day. He testified he knew Frank since he arrived, described Frank's character as good, and said he visited about three times weekly. He recounted being present when detectives brought Conley to the tower and testified Frank would not see detectives without attorney approval.

Milton Klein Frank Dors 883 Klein Jim Conley Klein Ny Arnold Dorsey Conley Seilcitor Dorsey Rasser Tives Frank Haway Hla Harry Scott Rosser Franks Department Vty

Raincoat details probe in Leo Frank case testimony

Lawyers press on the meaning of a raincoat lent to Leo Frank as Charles Ursenbach, husband of Frank’s sister, testifies about the crime aftermath. The cross examination covers whether Frank wore the coat Sunday and when it was borrowed, with questions about his demeanor and possible prior possession.

Leo M. Frank Charles F Ursenbach Leo Franks Dula May Leo Frank L Franks Frank Arnold Tia Hooper

Curfew Split Sparks Mayor Whitman Police Clash in New York

In New York on August 14, a curfew dispute between Mayor James Gaynor and Attorney General William Whitman led a magistrate to issue warrants for assault against Policy Inspector Joan Foley Dwyer and thirteen officers over ejecting diners from Thomas Healey’s restaurant. Dwyer and five officers faced court, while Whitman urged grand jury inquiry. The mayor and prosecutor traded blame as the case moved toward hearings next week.

New York Gaynor Woltrin Joan Fo O Dwyer Thomas Healys Whitman Dwyer Tienef Ae Bering Ve Whitmin Erinch McKay Heily Ve Has Wahtiman

Canton's Bloodshed Surges Amid Chaos and Looting

Canton China reports say twelve hundred killed in fighting with intensive looting of goldsmiths and silversmiths. Government officers reportedly powerless due to dissension while a foreign concession nears attack. Indian troops guard Shameen as a buffer. Huge fire destroys barracks and traffic on Hankow line suspended. General Lung Chi Kuang withdraws northern troops from Canton.

Canton China Fantonety Shameen Hong Kong Hankow Fasuen Kwang ‘Ung Lung Chi Kuang Centen

Taft Loses Cincinnati Citizenship Claim

Cincinnati's former President William H Taft, long a prominent citizen, was revealed to have not filed a tax report in the ward where he lived. The board of review questioned him at his Point-aux-Meaux summer home, and Taft stated he now resides in New Haven Connecticut and has paid taxes there.

Cincinnate Cieinnati William H Tift Citiyen Taft Board of Review Point Ia Canada New Haven Conn

Reunion at Gettysburg Fatal for R B Headden

Rome on August 14. Death occurred during the Gettysburg reunion as the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Rev Robert Headden, Confederate veteran and prominent Baptist, died here today. Headden was formerly grand prelate of the Knights Templar of Georgia.

Rome Gettysburg Robert Headden Headden Knights Templar of Georgia

Professor Henry Marion dies after long service at academy

Professor Henry Marion former professor of modern languages at the United States Naval Academy died in a local hospital after a long illness. Survived by his widow and one son Ensign Paul Marion USN, aboard the Kansas. Mrs Marion was en route to Europe.

Giver Fienry Marion United States Naval Academy Ensign Paul Marion US Xni Kansas Marlen Ia Europe

Eight Character Witnesses Come To Defense of Superintendent

Eight character witnesses testify at a trial defending superintendent Frank Marcus. Witnesses include Kriegshaber Goldstein Levy Rabbi Marx McIntyre Wildauer and Findley all affirming Frank's good character while cross examinations probe contacts at the Hebrew Orphans home and factory incidents.

A. Marcus Strht HW Kriegshaber Max Goldstein Sidney Levy David Marx D I McIntyre Haas & McIntyre B Wildauer John Findley Cittler Brothers National Pencil Company Frank Arnold Kriegshaber

End of Annual Session Marks Adjournment

The annual session closed after conciliatory remarks by leaders, with House members applauding and shaking hands as sine die adjournment was declared. Senate President Anderson gave brief remarks and a token was presented to Senate Messenger Flynn Hargett by the pages.

Hara>taun Jefferson House God Represent Tive Blackburn Fulton Senate Anderson Flynn Hargett

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