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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1913

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City Faces Mess Over Sewage Plant Contract Delay

City records show $170,000 already paid to contractor for the Peach tree and Intrenchment Creek plant with a $40,000 penalty held by the comptroller. City Attorney says extension runs to June 15 1913 and forfeiture cannot be invoked before then, while officials fault construction department and contractor for months of delays and odor complaints.

James Woodward Fietcher Quinan Fend Commission Ertynes Dady W. A. Hansell, Jr Goldsmith Peachtree Dragic James L. MaysensHyp Dacumber Juse R. M. Clayton Vady Ecity Peachtree Creek Clayton Walshan Bond Commission

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Suffragettes March 250 Miles to Washington From Newark

A half frozen army of sixteen suffragettes reached Metuchen on a 250 mile trek from Newark to Washington to deliver a message to President Wilson on his inauguration day. Led by General Jones, the march covered sixteen miles in five hours amid frigid winds and icy roads with several deserters along the way.

Metuchen OX. J Ibhwan Newark N. J Alkera WN. J Hudson River New York Porter Jones United States Elizabeth Ezabeth Freeman Army Cn Orge Wendt Albany Paces Passmore Passmore Ulizabeth Huv Antoinette Brown Blackwell Princeton Princeton University

Retired Army Captain Named Military Professor in Atlanta

Washington reports final orders appoint Captain Edward T. Winston United States Army retired as professor of military science and tactics at Marist College Atlanta. A new location at corner Main and Smith Streets in William T. Robert’s property is leased for ten years. Intercity Commerce Commission allows temporary disregard of long and short haul rules for knitting factory shipments from the southeast to northern points west of the Mississippi.

Washington Edward T. Winston United States Army Marist College Atlanta Neulrourn Main Smith Streets William T. Rober Interstate Commerce Commission Ohty Misataappi

Free for 25 Years He Returns to Pen

Jackson Mississippi February 12 accompanied by a number of friends Tom Atkinson who escaped from the state penitentiary over a quarter of a century ago walked into Governor Brewers office today and surrendered Atkinson who is now over 64 years old escaped from the penitentiary in 1883 while serving a life sentence for murder In 190 he defied two companies of state troops and a posse of detectives sent to Wins county to capture him eventually escaping His friends are besieging the governor for a pardon or-verdon pee

Jackson Miss Tom Atkinson Governor Brewers Office Atkinson Murdel Wins Verdon

M and M records shattered by midweek rush at convention

Contestants race to register votes with only one and a half days left until closing. Neatardsy reportedly set new vote records as the office sees a flood of sale slips and labels. The contest closes at 1 PM tomorrow with managers overwhelmed and no new slips accepted.

Neatardsy MLSS Spore Lavels

Wilson Keeps Cabinet Names Secret Until Senate Confirmation

Princeton, February election day. President-elect Wilson says he will not publish cabinet names until they are sent to the Senate for confirmation on March 4. He defends a old fashioned approach and notes no decisive number of candidates yet. He confirms election as president and remains silent on Mexican situation.

Princeton Wot Wilson Senate Amd Wilaan Washington Wilewn Confidentalle Uelieves Alao United States

Tudges Only Human Don't Judge Harshly Kansas City

Kansas City February 12 James E Watson former Republican whip said judges are human and errors by individuals should not condemn the system He urged preservation of court authority and government institutions at the Lincoln Day banquet of the Young Republican Association

Kansas City James E. Watson Indiana National House of Representatives Young Men's Repubiican Association

Women Carry Suffragist Banner in Atlanta Parade

Suffragists in Atlanta decide to have women bear the banner in the Washington parade. The large eight by nine foot yellow flag, with nine gold stars for states granting women's voting rights, will be carried by women led by Mrs. Mary L. McCrenden, president of the Georgia Woman Suffrage association, after initial reluctance prior to the change.

Atlanta Fingus Tess Tan Sins M. Walker Mary L. McCrenden Georgia Woman Suffrage Association Howard Wyoming Colorado Hah Idaho Washington California Kansas Quevon Arizona

Auto Not In Class With Wild Animals Says Appeals Court

The Georgia Court of Appeals held that an automobile is not classified with dangerous instrumentalities like dynamite or ferocious animals. In Melcher v Davison the owner was not liable for injuries when a chauffeur drove the car without consent. the lower court ruling for the defendant stands. The decision notes owner liability only when the chauffeur is acting as master.

State Court of Appeals Melcher Davison Atlanta J. W. Fielder Heaumont Davison

Kaiser of Germany Praises Farming Efforts and Experiments

Berlin reports Emperor Wilhelm II spoke to the German agricultural council detailing farm improvements at Katinan since 1907. He described reclaiming 300 acres of meadow, increasing arable land, hay production gains, and cattle grazing, plus efforts to crossbreed Zebu and German cattle to speed harvests. He asserted German farmers could feed the nation now and as population grows.

Berlin Wilita German Agricultural Council Katinan Belcause East Prussia Carmera Zebu Germany

Double misfortune afflicts preacher in Florida trip

Lekehind Ele February 12 Rev Royal J Leilorr of McHenry North Dakota faced two misfortunes on a trip from Florida. In Sanford he was robbed of 190 dollars during breakfast. He hid the remaining cash in his Bible but it was stolen, leaving only small change. His traveling companions helped cover urgent needs.

Lekehind Ele Royal J. Leilorr McHenry N. Od Florida Sanford

Direct Election of Senators in Springfield HI

Springfield HI reports the state senate today approved a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution for direct election of United States senators by popular vote. The measure advances toward national consideration as debates continue on the amendment process.

Springfield Thattate Senate Netene Reames

United States Forces Move Toward Intervention in Mexico

President Taft and cabinet agree Congress should share intervention responsibility if Mexico city deteriorates. Forces prepare for rapid deployment including 35,000 troops across Army Navy and Marine Corps, with transports sailing to Newport News and forces ready at Guantanamo for Vera Cruz. Dreadnoughts and cruisers maneuver toward Mexican ports with multiple ships awaiting orders and additional vessels on standby in Central American waters.

Washington Taft Congress Mexico Hia Mexico City Army Navy Marine Corps Srat Iran Newport News Guantanamo Naval Station Fera Cruz Pekin Atlantic Pacific Guantanamo

Madero and Diaz Battle for Supremacy in Mexico City

Mexico City endures hours of bombardment as rebel General Diaz fortifies the arsenal and pushes toward the national palace. Madero remains optimistic and conducts affairs from the palace while the death toll from the clash remains uncounted but large.

Weather Prophecy Paired Forecast for Georgia

Georgia forecasters predict fair weather on Thursday with a drop in temperatures in the north Friday brings cloudy skies and cooler conditions across the state. The outlook highlights a split in temperatures and worsening cloud cover into the end of the week.

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