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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1914

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Blind Senator Gore Accused of Assault by Wife in Hotel

Oklahoma City reports a high profile civil suit as Mrs Minnie Bond sues United States Senator T P Gore for 350000 claiming he assaulted her in a Washington hotel room while her husband sought a federal post. Court hears opening statements as jury selection proceeds amid political tension.

Oklahoma City Okla Minnie E. Bond United States T. P. Gore Oklahoma Washington George W. Clark Jurge Clark Poss L. Lillard Plantiff Senator Gores Eh Crick” Wrother Oklahomay -Ae

Desire to See Family Costs Fincher Liberty

Ex policeman and express embezzlement suspect H Z Fincher, evading police for weeks, was captured on Whitehall street after seeking to see his wife and child. Detectives Vickery and Hamby arrested him. he was sent to Ashburn jail to face express authorities over alleged embezzlement in several villages. A $50 reward aided the capture. Fort McPherson is listed as his home.

H. Z. Fincher Express Upper Whitehall Street Fincher Vickery and Hamby Ashburn Liberty L. F. Carter Whitehall Street Fort McPherson Atlanta

Mississippi House approves deposit guarantee bill

Jackson, Miss February 11 The Kyle banking bill providing for the guarantee of deposits passed the house by a vote of 122 to 2. Amended by the senate the measure goes to conference. the guarantee becomes operative October 1915.

Jackson Miss Kyle Banking Fi House’ of Representatives Senate Ss Guarantes Elguse

Hotel Guests See Chase After Man Accused By Diners

Diners at the Ansley hotel rathskeller witnessed a confrontation when a well dressed man insulted Mrs. Oscar Weinmaster and struck her husband. The assailant fled through the entrance, was pursued by police and pedestrians, and corralled under a building on James Street Poplar intersection. He was taken to headquarters after being found intoxicated and charged with drunk and disorderly conduct. The man gave the name Littler aged 30 of Chicago after initially providing Charles Walters. bond set at $1,000 by Night Chief Jett. Mr. Weinmaster planned to pursue the case in court at 2:30 this afternoon.

Ansley Hotel Rathskeller Oscar Wainmanter James Street Cona Poplar Littler Chicago Charlea Walters Jett Weinmaster Luttler

Navy aviator locates submarine mines from 1500 feet

Pensacola Fla February 11 Lieutenant Towers a navy aviator demonstrated that submarine mines planted in harbors are detectable from air at 1500 feet Five mines lay at the harbor entrance and Towers reported their locations on landing Later Lieutenant Bellinger ascended to 2000 feet and again found the mines tracing each anchor chain Navy officers hail aviation value in future warfare noting water reflections aid detection

Pensacola Fla Towers Bellinger Navy

Ghost of the Fast adds an arrest to long record

New York's 70 year old pickpocket John Hanley known as the Ghost of the Fast was arrested for stealing a purse from a crowd boarding a trolley car. He claimed forty years in crime and history dating back to 1874.

New York John Hanley Hanley

Autos Slugfest as U S Troops Chase Mexicans Near Juarez

El Paso reports an armed rush of about thirty autos loaded with men across the river in a Huerta driven recruitment plot. General Hugh L. Scott orders cavalry from Fort Bliss to block the attempt while rebels under Villa ambush federals and move prisoners toward Juarez. Troops concentrate along the Ysleta road with detachments west to the smelter and other towns.

el Paso Texas Huerta Fifteenth Cavalry Hugh L. Scott Fort Bliss Juarez General Scott Yaleta Road Smith Dairy Farm Ysléta Villa Vila Thea Scott Washington Park Clint Fabens Ysleta Road Ysleta Yslete Socorre

Bandit and His Men Executed by Rebels Near Chocolate Pass

Rebel messages reported near Chocolate Pass forty five miles northeast of Pearson Chihuahua say Major Juan Samaniego led a detachment that surrounded and captured seven Castillos men including Castillo. The executions occurred Monday, per telestams received by General Francisco Vila in Juarez.

Fl Paso Texas Maximo Castillo Chocolate Pass Pearson Chihuahua Francisco Vila Juarez Casay Grandes Juan Samaniego Castillos Castillo

No Salute Is Given To Huerta Gunboat

The Mexican gunboat Zaragosa steamed up the Mississippi to New Orleans and saluted with twenty one guns at Jackson Barracks, but the salute went unanswered. Immigration officials planned to question the ship for possible alien entry. three passengers aboard, Aureling Melgarejo, Louis Roumagnas, and Antonio Magui, said they were permitted by Mexico to travel to aid their destinations. They planned to sail to New York that night, with Melgarejo to London and Roumagnas and Magui to Paris.

New Orleans Mississippi Zorafoun United States Jackson Barracks Washington Redfern Aureling Melgarejo Colombia Louis Roumagnas Antonio Magui Vera Cruza New York London Paris

City officials clash with Crane over graft charges

State officials and police officials push back on attorney Samuel G Crane s malice graft accusations against two turnkeys and city officials with calls for a rapid investigation The board prepares for a Friday finish while Crane vows to produce prisoners and testimony from leading Atlanta lawyers to back his charges

Samuel G.crane Board of Commissioners Crane Verney Johnson Garner Attornera Atlanta Gay C. Febuary Sanford Tom Bayne Dolph Frennan Brennan Garros Mason Burns Constitution Mason Fain Woodward

Estranged Couple Reunites in Atlanta for Quiet Wedding

After a two year estrangement Misa Myrtie Powell and James M. Chapman met again in Atlanta. A quiet ceremony was held in the rosa parlor of the Winecoft hotel officiated by Rev. Dr. Charles W. Daniel, with witnesses including Mrs P E Johnston and several Johnston relatives. A large dinner followed, served in the Winecoft cafe, then the couple departed on the Dixie Flyer for Florida for their honeymoon.

Misa Myrtie Powell James M. Chapman Rosa Winecof Hotel Charles W. Daniel First Baptist Church EP. Johnston Helen (Lave) Johnston D. E Gian Louise Johnston Burnett Grey H. T. Watson Winecoft Cafe Florida

Zion City approves morals ordinance banning flirting and revealing skirts

The Zion City council enacted a public morals ordinance restricting profane language and indecent conduct. It bans loud flirting in vehicles or on walks, requires opposite sex riders to use side seats, forbids sleeves showing above the forearm, and prohibits slit skirts.

Fon City

Labor 10 Enterman in Legislative Race

Atlanta labor leaders form Labor Legislative League to back a single candidate for state legislature. The group, meeting in executive session, aims to secure labor friendly legislation and to avoid broader political aims. A candidate will be chosen next week and the league will set rules at Friday’s meeting.

Tim Atlanta Federation of Trades Labor Legislative League League

Bacon’s Physicians Silent as 10 Illness

Senator Bacon remains under care with no formal statement from his attending doctors after morning consultations and X ray analysis. Specialists including Dr Francis Hagner Dr James Morgan and Dr B L Hardin plan another review tomorrow as hopes for a restful night persist despite continued illness reported from Garfield hospital and statements from Mr Bryan and President Wilson.

John Corrigan, Jr Whebington Senator Bacon Francis D. Hagner James Dudley Morgan B. L. Hardin Bryan Daily Wilson Hoke Smith Bacon Garfield ‘Hospital John T. Boiseuiliet

Home Wrecker Shot: Doctor Wooten Death Inquest Verdict

Charlotte, Feb 11 A coroner s jury ruled Dr W H Wooten of Davidson County died from a pistol shot to the left breast fired by Monroe Jetton. Witnesses say Jetton claimed Wooten had ruined his home and shot him. Jetton await bail via habeas corpus as defense cites.

Charlotte N.C Corsoner W. H. Wooten Davidson Monroe Jetton Jetton Miewite Wooten

Children on Atlanta Streets To Be Investigated

The Atlanta Federation of Trades voted to form a three member special committee headed by J I Rodier to study why more children peddle papers and goods on Atlanta streets and report at the next meeting. The group will seek aid from women’s clubs and ministers to push child labor legislation and designate the last Sunday in May as Child Labor Sunday.

Atlanta Federation of Trades Atlanta J. I. Rodier E. B. Smith Federation Bott J.B. Hewitt Wally

Goethals to Washington for canal government plan

Goethals, recently appointed governor of the canal zone, will go to Washington tomorrow to confer with officials on the permanent organization of the canal government which will become effective. The trip aims to finalize arrangements for the governance structure of the zone.

Panama George W. Goethals Canal Zone Washington

Claims of Atlanta for regional bank urged by farmers

Macon Ga February 11 Special The Georgia Agricultural Society executive committee endorsed Atlanta as the site for a regional reserve bank and appointed a committee to urge the selection before Friday’s Atlanta hearing. The group consolidated arguments on Atlanta’s fitness, detailing banking operations, agriculture financing and regional impact to bolster Atlanta’s claim alongside Jacksonville Chattanooga Birmingham Savannah and Columbia with Birmingham favored by some.

Macon The Georgic Agricultural Society Auyata Reginel Reserve Bank Atlanta Georgia Georgia Agricultural Society Repubr Aesrion Rowlbeasteen Chamber of Commerce J. K. Orr Wilmer L. Moore

Weather Prophecy Pair Forecast for Georgia Fair Day

A Georgia forecast predicts fair weather on Friday with sunny or pleasant conditions in the day, followed by rain chances in the afternoon or evening as moisture moves in. A second note hints at possible showers later, with unsettled skies and cooling temperatures.

Georgia

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