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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1914

Page

2

Raine Indicted as Bank Wrecker in Memphis Case

Memphis banker C Hunter Raine president of Mercantile Bank faces formal indictment for misappropriating about 782000 of bank funds. Charges include embezzlement larceny and fraud breach of trust as grand jury probes bank before a shutdown debt of over a million dollars. Raine, jailed after pleading guilty to embezzlement, says Wall Street stacked the cards against him and seeks a warning to others.

Memphis Tenn C. Hunter Raine Mercantile Bank Wall Street Raine Shalby County Raing Wein G. T. Haigh W. H. Bennett American Exchange National Bank New York Tima American Exchange Bank Mercantile Haigh Mr. Bennett

Vollmer Elected by Iowa Democrats in Face of Rift

Davenport Iowa February 10 Henry Vollmer democratic candidate for Congress to succeed the late 1 B Pepper was elected today by about 1500 plurality Harry Hull republican candidate ran second and Charles P Hanley progressive third The progressive vote was about one third of the republican figure and a yacht reference appears in the report with an unrelated item about Hawkes Opticians noting eyewear offerings.

Davenport Iowa Henry Vollmer Pepper Harry ¥. Hull Charles P. Hanley

Senator Cumming pushes antlobby law through senate

Washington February 10 Senator Cumming moves to cure evils exposed by the summer lobby investigation passing the bill without debate. It imposes heavy penalties for impersonating congress members or federal officers and for over active lobbyists. Lamar testified he impersonated Rep A Mitchell Palmer and talked with congressmen about steel trust investigation. he resists removal to New York.

Washington Cumming Senate Tve Congress United States Overmag David H. Lamar Lamar Committel A. Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania Steel Trust New York

National banks back Atlanta in regional reserve center debate

Banking leaders from Atlanta Louisville Memphis Birmingham Montgomery and Pensacola arrive for hearings by the regional reserve bank committee in New Orleans ahead of tomorrow and Thursday sessions. Atlanta and New Orleans vie for the souths regional center with other cities presenting arguments on location and coverage across Arkansas Louisiana and parts of Tennessee and Texas.

Atlanta Chattanooga Columbus Birmingham Jacksonville Savannah Montgomery New Orleans Alaham Southeast Louiaville Memphis Pensacola McAvoo Houston Texas Louieville South St. Louis Arkansas Louisiana Tennessee

Alleged bookies bound over after poolroom arrests

In Towery's poolroom on Broad street plain clothes officers Milam and Watson arrested several men including Marks Elenders Jackson and Smith the Greek witness. Bookmaking charges shared by Joe Michbers and B Jackson led to bonds of 500. Phillips held 3000 on gaming and operating a spring house. Judge Broyles vows tougher action against gambling as Beavers orders squads to crack down on a suspected bookmaker syndicate. Towery and Brosdnax pleaded not guilty and posted bonds.

Joe Michbers B. Jackson Marks Elenders Jackson Smith Towery Milam Watson Mar Brovies Broadax No. 1 Broad Street Storn Broyles Curly” Phillips Ray Broyles Spring House Beavers Brosdnax

Strikes Are Hell Continues From Page One

Testimony shows a former mine worker recounting chaos at Trinidad Calvary tents with guards withdrawing after clashes. Witness Salvatori Valentin alleges deception, forced labor, a shooting and obstruction, plus threats to avenge losses. He claims UMW attorney advised against legal redress and vows to shoot the man who brought him to Colorado.

Lawson Salvatori Valentin Pittsburg Delagua Valentin Colorado Trinidad Delazug Lud- How United States Army Phtlippines United Mine Workers Byrnes John Chase

Michigan mining conditions described by four witnesses

Hancock Michigan February 10 witnesses described mine conditions before the House Investigating subcommittee. A federation leader testified about cold, wet winter work and unsafe practices. other miners spoke of underhanded measurements, unsafe one man crews, and injuries. Federation officials defended strikers and noted membership and benefits while denying responsibility for the strike. The committee planned further hearings with possibly many more witnesses.

Hancock Mich House Invearnorating Sydney Thomas Ferris Ahmeeli Roval Western Federation of Miners Clit Casey Angus Kerr Federation Olaf Berg South Kearsage Berg Union Charles H. Bletala Quincy Hidala O. N. Hilton Denver Moyer Mahoney Hietala Hietela Haten

Physician W. H. Wooten Shot at Drugist Home in Davidson

Asheville February 10 Dr W H Wooten leading Davidson N C physician was shot and killed at Munroe Jetton's Davidson home about 730 PM He died about thirty minutes later Jetton a member of White Jetton Drug Co was arrested Details of events preceding the shooting are not available.

Asheville N. C W. H. Wooten Davidson N.C Munroe Jetton White-Jetton Drug Company Jetton Wooten Jattoh

Madame Melba Sings at Tabernacle Tonight

World famous soprano Madame Nellie Melba appears at the Baptist Tabernacle on Luckie Street tonight assisted by Canadian baritone Edmund Burke. The concert begins at 7 15 p m with Melba praised as the era’s greatest soprano and Burke noted for concert and opera work at Covent Garden.

Nellie Melba Edmund Burke the Baptist Tabernacle Luckie Street Melba Go- Yent Garden At-lantahs

Home Rule Battle Reopens in Parliament Fight Gathers Pace

London February 10. The historic session opened as the Iberal party seeks self government for Ireland. The home rule bill for third reading faces possible Lords amendment and Ulster exclusion. Leaders enjoin settlement by consent while preparing for a crisis if Ulster is not spared.

London Georges Ireland House of Commons House of Lords Ulster Rehiaf Guith Houge Viscount Morley Lords Commons Jaquith Lord Morley Amall Hopp Consett Austen Chamberlin Asqaith Horace Plunkett Award Carson Fir Turace Plunkett

Seven Persons Seek To End Their Lives In New Orleans

New Orleans on February 10 reports seven persons, five men and two women, attempted suicide in the city late today and tonight. three died, four survived or recovered. Frederick Anepohl, 31, a shipping clerk, killed himself in his workplace, leaving a wife and child. Walter Grather, 32, died after cutting his throat in a hospital. Percy Caroll, 40, hanged himself in a boarding house. Mamie Carlton, 20, swallowed poison but was out of danger. Antoniene Pardo, 38, swallowed poison and will recover. Max Lauber, a prisoner, tried to hang himself but was rescued. BL M. Sheffield, 45, wounded himself attempting to open an artery and was hospitalized for mental diseases.

New Orleons Frederick Anepohl George Anepohl Frederick Walter Grather Percy Caroll Mrx Wallace Gregson Austin Minn Mamie Carlton Antoniene Pardo Max Lauber First Precinct BL M. Sheffield

Senate May Shelve Immigration Measure

Washington February 10 sentiment runs against immigration legislation this session as hearings on the Burritt bill with its literacy test are planned. Senator O Gorman says no immigration measures should pass now amid delicate foreign relations and President Wilson disapproval of the literacy test feature. The immigration committee weighs amendments, including exceptions to the literacy test, with proposals to allow southern planters Mexican labor during cotton harvest and northern farmers Japanese labor from Canada, under seasonal needs.

Washington Senate Congress Immigration Committee House O'Gorman Smith South Carolina Wilson Northe West Canada

Disproves Old Joke From The Kansas City Journal

A brief note states that Colonel Goethals also serves a useful purpose by showing that the office seeking the man is not always a joke.

The Kansas. City Journal Olonel Goethals

Wylie Home Saved By Owner Arrival

Returning home about 11 39 oclock last night Mr and Mrs Bun Wylie of 107 Peachtree place were overcome by smoke as Wyte unlocked the door. Wyne entered to call the fire station and firefighters found the blaze in the basement from hot ashes cast from the furnace landing on wood flooring. Damage to the basement totaled about 800 with no harm to the upper floors.

Bun Wylie Peachtree Place Mr.Wyte Mr. i Wyne Jhall iNorth Avenue

Cranes Testimony Triggers Police Corruption Charge Probe

Atlanta witness Crane accuses police of a graft ridden system and vows to produce evidence naming Bayne Branwen and other officers. Beavers and the board pledge a full investigation while Crane presses for an official hearing to verify charges against the police department and allied bondsmen.

Atlanta Police Under Fire in Official Probe Contends Lawsuits Loom

In a tense Atlanta council meeting the police department faced broad accusations of corruption from an accuser with mayoral backing. Commissioner Johnson proposed a committee to press the lawyer for evidence while Chief Beavers denied any foundation and vowed to clear the department, asserting the charges aim to discredit administration after the tenderloin reform. The panel, led by Johnson Garner and Verney, will follow up with Crane and note his readiness to present further witnesses. The report notes Brannen and Bayne, long-serving turnkeys, defend their records against slander claims amid ongoing discussions and potential investigations.

Crane Atlanta Chilef Thomas Bayne Dolph Bran Ihnen W. O. Byers William Fulrelle Jacques Fu~tralle Pierson Byers Sid Wilson Jim Robinson Wilson Pynes Police Department Beavers Carlos Mason Nrizon nala_ hi Tras Verney Board of Commissioners Woodward Fain Eys Charles Ads Verney Rove Beavfers W. R. Hammond Board Association Henry Jennings George Johnson Jaescon Ais Johnson Garner Heill Mews Coech Dolph Brannen Tom Hayne Brennen Brannen Bayne Futrelle Charles J. Graham Atlanta Bar Atlanta Bar Association Kiser Buckhead

Aged Counterfeiter Again Behind Bars

Philadelphia residents report Samuel Tate, 86, a noted counterfeiter, jailed again on counterfeiting charges alongside George Reilly, 10 years his senior. Tate, tied to decades of prison terms for burglary and counterfeiting, recently released after another sentence and now accused of making half dollars locally.

Philadelphia Samuel Tate United States George Reilly Tate Raiily Yate Reilly

Real estate activity dominates Atlanta Day 10 sales

Transactions and leasing dominate Tuesday in Atlanta real estate with small sales and a Peachtree lease gala. Shelley Ivey transfers gold to C P Talbot as David Kare signs a five year lease for 181 Peachtree Street in the Candler Building. Talbot and Kateset plan a new store on March 1. Turman Black and Galbosn report several sales including a Luckie and Mills cottage for 4 750 to Andrew Calhoun and a Georgia Avenue house for 2 700 to W E Chambers. A High land Avenue lot sells for 2 250 and the McDaniel Rockwell corner houses trade at 2 500.

Shelley Ivey C. P. Talbot David Kare Peachtree Street Candler Southern Pacific Railroad Messrs Talbot and Kateset Scottish Woolen Mills Peachtree Katates Salen L, Turman Turman W. C. Hendrix W. KE. Chambers Teton Georgia Avenue Capito Avenue West End Grant Park Frank Hardin Highland Avenue Kentucky Avenue M. C. Riser RC. Abbott Green Parks McDaniel Rockwell Streets

Property Transfers Record of Various Parcel Sales

A sequence of dated conveyances lists numerous property transfers including Marg art Smyth to Edgar Dunlap at 405 Peachtree, Roden to Sure Berman on Rheimbold Street, and Rowena Callahan to Yatas Banking Co. on Bonnibrar Avenue. Entries specify block or lot details, street widths, and dates ranging from 1823 to 1952 with prices such as 25000 and 2400 in various totals.

Margaret ©. Smyth Edgar Dunlap Cox D. Clondyan Fanny Jackson Fevet Roden Sure Berman Rheimbold Street Claremont Street G.I. Hennett G J. Roden J. N. Mead A.W. Farlinger West View Cemetery J. B. Hardin William O. McDonnald East Cambridge Avenue Len Street A. D. Adair P. B. Hoping Adair ‘Avenue Pure- Sen Street Interstate Land Company J. A. Fischer Megson's Avenues Alao Glenwood Drive Buena Vista Avenue Viewo Atlsata Banking and Savings Company Mire Mebrien Goule Street Charleston Avenue Eucla C. Wertbrook Msn Wanegotte Hopking J Brentolm

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