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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1913

Page

12

Thorough Probe of Judge Speer

Washington August 3. Representative Henry D Clayton will introduce a resolution authorizing a full investigation into charges against Judge Emory Speer of the southern district of Georgia. The move follows a 1913 report and aims to determine misconduct or impeachable behavior with witnesses to be summoned.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Henry D Clayton House Judiciary Committee Emory Speer Georgia Atorney Smory Speer House of Representatives Clayton House Swayne Hanford Archbald Tee Clasten

Money to Move Crops in West and South Banks

Representatives of the St Louis Clearing House association and the United States treasury approved about 34 million dollars worth of securities to be deposited with the treasury department in exchange for 3 million dollars in emergency currency. The funds will be distributed to national banks across the west and south to ease crop-moving stringency.

St Louis St Louis Clearing House Association United States Treasury Treasury Department

William R Harr Resigns as Assistant Attorney General

Washington reports William R Harr, assistant attorney general, has resigned effective September 1. The odd date August 35 appears in the snippet, but the resignation stands for the stated future effective date. Harr was in the AG’s office and his departure creates a vacancy to be filled.

Wiliam R. Harr Washington William R Marr Prince Canada London The Daily Graphic Princes Arthur of Connaught Duke of Connaught

Roosevelt speaks on peace and suffrage in Chicago

In Chicago on August 25 Colonel Roosevelt, refreshed from travel, discusses peace after learning from Native communities. He praises the Progressive party's gains, asserts woman suffrage, and calls for Republicans to adopt progressive principles including judiciary stances. He argues for a public service oriented business policy.

Chicago Roosevelt Grace Wilbur Trout Arizona Progressive Club Ulinels Progressive Party Abraham Lincoln United States Supreme Court

Ambassador Page London Secures Lease for Official Home

Walter Page the American ambassador has secured a three year official residence by leasing No 6 Gre venor Square. He inspected many options but chose a plain but substantial dwelling in London’s best section.

Ambassador Page London Walter Page Grevenor Square

Slavery Report Says Thousands Held in Philippines

Washington reports slavery remains widespread in the Philippines with peonage common in Manila and across the islands. Commissioner Worcester notes child trafficking for grain and sale abroad, police and courts failing to curb the practice, and assembly resistance to anti slave laws.

Washington Philippines Cty Manila Dean Worcester Insular War Department China Worcester Supreme Court of the Islands Philippine Assembly Philippine Iit

Court of Appeals of GA judgments affirmed in varied cases

A sweeping review of appeals affirms and reverses decisions from several Georgia courts. Lawyers for plaintiffs in error include J. Hammond, J. Moore, and H. Quince, among others, with numerous counties cited and many firm representatives named.

Western Union Telegrapa Company Carrot Superior Court TW Krenman Hotere & Uarvey Brewster Howell & Heyman Wilingham Huckeye Cotton Oil Company Richmond Euveriit Court HC Hammond Witlem Ko Miller Bryan Camming Wonira McKlaney Battie Brothers Ely Court of Alpany Cross R J Bacon Rua Ferrel DJ Weafearn Mann & Miller centre Drau + Reynotty Rome Guana Company Tran Lay Venirt Guethorpe ledge Creer Jobatt @ Soo Moora Contrary Modlin Ademnistratete Smith al _ trom Dity Court of Atlanta Reit James ¢ Hoy Ov Kennedy City Court of Thoriaeville Wooh Hamnmond Roseer Brandan JH Merrit Theodore Tite Vernon v Stata City Court of Jattersom Jonas 'Ray & Ray Mnago Tinmnes WF Way Satop & Naecontra Lampkin City of Roma Thy Court of Hlovd Reeve Warldor & Doval Max Meyertiandt Ronira Ocitia Sowtherss RetIrens Company Morton Berrian Experior vourt—Juege JD Lovett Nbeise & Wali HJ Quince Court of Fshertons Tagge Grogan, Worley & Nall Fayne Ely Miller County Columbian National Lite Tesuraveo Company Mulkesrom City Court of WB Robinson Contre Lote Y Walker Fem Fulton Etperfor Court— Tudee Prndleton McClelland & McClelland Tory

Davenport Named for Americus Office

Washington August 25 President Wilson nominated Georgia postmasters Davenport Americus McArthur Cordele and Mary J Carswell Jeffersonville Representative Hughes recommended L M Peacock Jr for Bastrean postmaster Endorsements sent to post offices department Mrs Abbie Yeomans Adrian resigns over time duties John T Botfenllet returns to Washington to resume senate clerk duties Fudge Newt Morns visits post office department J T Bowden Waycross attorney plans to stay for the President's Mexico message tomorrow.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Wilson Georgia DF Davenport Americus McArthur Cordele Mary Jh. Carswell Jeffersonville Hughes L. M. Peacock, Jr Bastrean Postofites Abbie B. Yeomang Adrian Yeomans John T. Botfenllet Senate Botfeutet J . T Bowden Waycross Mexico Congress Torrow

United States Consul Stabbed by Spaniard in Huelva

In Huelva on August 26 William J Alcock the American consular agent was stabbed in the back at his desk by a Spaniard named Belarano who believes Americans stole his invention patents. Alcock was severely wounded but is expected to recover. Bejatane was sent to jail.

Huelva Spain William J Alcock Alcock Belarano Americana Bejatane

Quiet Erie Strike Passes With Few Incidents

In Erie Pennsylvania on August 25 state police maintained a quiet scene as a strike went on with no visible value at stake and no arrests. Eleven men detained by state police after Saturday’s disorder were released by Mayor Stein in police court on small fines or suspended sentences.

Evie Erie Stein

Visiting cautions on high living costs at Kansas City pawn shop

Kansas City August 25 Ralph Parry, manager of the Kansas City municipal pawn shop, urges staying home and paying for board when visiting. He notes at least a dozen people pledged their jewelry within two weeks, reflecting widespread strain and frugality amid high living costs.

Kansas City Ralph Parry Kansas Ciy Municipal Perry

Relatives And Friends Visiting Drive Up Costs

Mseses relatives and friends visiting them have caused grow and butcher bills to mount so high that more money was necessary.

Cold Day in August in Cleveland News Brief

A hot day turned cold with the city recording the coldest temperature of the summer, 52 degrees, amid valley frost as early as the morning. Joe.

Cleveland Ohio Joe

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