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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1912

Page

3

Atlanta Mayor-elect backs Lakewood permanent fair grounds plan

Atlanta business leaders including James G Woodward and Captain James W English express strong support for establishing permanent fair buildings at Lakewood. They argue such facilities would attract expositions, boost industry, and justify the cost through long term profits, with Lakewood as an ideal site and model from Toronto.

Ang Ie Woodward James. W Fourth ‘Ational’ Bank James G. Woodward Atlanta Isaac Lipstine Carlton Shoe and Clothing Company Lakewood Meyor-Elect Cooper G Cooper The Chamber of Commerce Georgia Toronto Pallas Lakewood Park Ontario Simon Hinatela Globe Clothing Company John ©. Murphy

Cleghorns Hold Territory After Unsuccessful Arrests

Deputy Sheriff Jarman returned to Ashburn after missing the three Cleghorns, who were said to be heavily armed and ready to defend their home. The trial of three others arrested last night was postponed with bonds set at $500 each. Tan and Marion Cleghorn, shot by Cochran yesterday, were reported improving, though Marion remained precarious. A further arrest attempt for the remaining brothers was planned for tomorrow.

Ashburn Jarman Cleghorns Liberty Tan Marion Cleghorn Cochran Marion

Slemp's Secretary Indicted in Virginia Election Case

Lebanon Virginia December 11 A B Brockell secretary to Congressman C B Slemp was indicted today by the Russell county grand jury on a charge of distributing money to influence voters in the November election in which Slemp won reelection to Congress from the Ninth Virginia district.

Slemp Lebanon A. B. Brockell C. B .Slemp Russell County Grand Jury Congress Virginia

Lakewood fair grounds urged for Atlanta exposition plan

City leaders and officials including Woodward, Hope, Mangum and Wilkinson advocate converting Lakewood into permanent fair grounds to host large expositions. They argue it will attract visitors, boost property value, and be a lasting investment for Fulton county and Atlanta, with staged funding to be determined by future councils.

Woodward George M. Hope National Lire Insurance Company Lakewood Atlanta C. Wheeler Mangum Fulton County John R. Wilkinson

Penitentiary Sentences in Hillsville Murders Conclude

Wytheville Virginia December 11 a compromise verdict sets Sidney Allen to thirty five years in prison for his role in the Hillsville courthouse shootings of March 14 that killed Judge Massie Commonwealth's Attorney Foster Sheriff Webb and injured many. Wesley Edwards receives twenty seven years. Floyd Allen and Claude Swanson Allen face death sentences with possible reprieve while four others received long terms. A second trial ends with jurors saying they found insufficient evidence of conspiracy. Governor Mann grants a January 17 reprieve to Floyd and Claude as new evidence prompts potential new trials.

Wytheville Sydna Allen Carroll County Commonwealth Allen Wesley Edwards Sidna Allen William M. Foster Massie Sherif Weddicb Floyd Allen Thornton N. Massie Webb Foster Migs Bettie Ayres Claude Stena Friel Allen Wesley Sidna Edwards Zach Mieter Allen Floyd Byrd Marton Allens Richmond Claude Swanson Allen Supreme Court Mann Hillsville T. L. Massie W. M. Foster Sharif ¥. Webb Augustus Fowler Betty Ayres

Mistrial in Barnhill Pullman suit over car move

Mrs. Anna A. Barnhill, an Atlanta nurse, sued the Pullman company claiming she was compelled to move between cars in her night clothes. After two days of testimony and both sides arguing removal points, the jury was discharged as a mistrial was declared when no verdict was reached.

Anna A. Barnhill Atlanta Pullman Company United States

Central of Georgia planned Pensacola entry rail link

Macon Ga December 11 The Central of Georgia railway plans to enter Pensacola Florida to gain a Panama Canal outlet. The Southwestern division currently reaches Andalusia Alabama with options to connect to the Louisville and Nashville line via Florala or Lockhart. The move would require about 20 miles of track and aligns with a recent bond issue authorized by directors.

Macon Central of Georgia Railway Pensacolla Pla Panama Canal Southwestern Andalusia Ala Louisville Nashville Pensacola Florala Lockhart

Americus to Erect Modern Ice Plant in Georgia

Americus Georgia announces the Atlantic Ice and Coal company will start immediately a large ice factory and cold storage facility with a daily capacity of 75 tons. The project costs about 85000 dollars and includes storage for meats fruits and vegetables and connection to fruit trains. This plant will be among the most complete in Georgia.

Americus Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation Georgia

Women cite graft in Tenderloin police protection scandal

New York report shows Mary Goode testifying before an aldermanic committee on police graft in the Tenderloin. She claimed 35,000 women were affected, with payments up to 220 dollars monthly to police, and recounted a robbery by Becker gunmen at her premises. She urged citizen control to curb police corruption.

New - York Mary Goode Tenderloin C. H. P. Belmont Becker Gyp Orien U. S.S Constantinople Madeira Soan Algiers Malta Athens Palenting Egypt Rome Riviera Rogers B. Tay Union Station Frank C. Clark Times York Frank Clark

Governor Deneen Invited to Americus for Illinois Monument Dedication

Americus board of trade mayor and city council invite Governor Deneen of Illinois and his party to Americus next week for the dedication of the Illinois monument in Andersonville national cemetery. Andersonville nearby. Two special trains will bring the Illinois party, who will spend Thursday in Atlanta.

Americus Americus Board of Trade Deneen Iinoils Andersonville National Cemetery Andersonville Tl- Mnoia Atlanta

Zeigler Marries Gladys Watson In New York City

William Zeigler, heir to 14 million dollars from a baking powder maker, adopted in infancy, wed Miss Gladys V. Watson of New York after a long romance as childhood sweethearts. The bride and groom have deep ties to this city and the ceremony marked a notable social event.

New York William Zeigler Gladys V. Watson

White slave case hearing deferred in municipal court

Johnson faces assault and battery charges brought by a newspaper photographer. The hearing was postponed as Wright and Anderson represented Johnson, with Cameron disapproved by a white citizen group amid objections to the case.

Lucile Cameron Jonker Wright Anderson Johnson

Justice Gort Sentences Barrent to Years and Six Months

The court sentenced Barrent today to more than three years and six months in the state prison with a minimum of two years. A certificate of reasonable doubt was granted and execution stayed. Bail set at $26,000, pending appeal arguments. Ball and Hyde leave court with months of freedom ahead. appeal not likely resolved until spring. She fears whenever he uses the car, but they had saved long to buy it.

Gort Thal Ball Wee Hyde

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Georgia Map Puzzle Prize Offer Prompts Reader Participation

One thousand dollars is the first prize while nineteen hundred dollars reflects long savings and can be won by a few hours of puzzle solving. See Sundays Constitution for full details. Map and contest rules available at The Constitution business office or by mail on request.

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