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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1914
Page
1
Bandits hijacked a Maxicab injuring the driver and fleeing with cash. Police pursued and captured the suspects after a lengthy chase, ending the hold up and freeing the victim. The incident prompted a manhunt and a police warning to drivers.
Atlanta police chased two highwaymen described as brothers from Birmingham. The pair robbed taxi driver Augustus C Hodge at Neal and Ashby streets, taking $145, then used Hodges car to escape at 60 mph until a puncture forced a stop near Marietta. Officers pursued, captured them at the jail, and recovered a Colts pistol. They confessed to the Hodges robbery and claimed plans to flee to Birmingham.
Rushville Tenn February 1 In an address Mere tonight on a challenge for race cooperation shopie P Thirkield of New Orleans urged a permanent basis of Christian union through the establishment of a cathedral of cooperation in every community as a common meeting place for representatives of all races aiming at moral social betterment and uplifting of all people He said only broad servithy and cooperation can redeem voices from frowns of fear envy and hatreds
The Fulton county grand jury meets today to present a sweeping report on past conditions in county convict camps. It will include recommendations for immediate reforms and will be submitted to Judge Ben Hill in the criminal division. The jury, led by Alfred Newell, has investigated locker clubs and county charitable institutions, and will urge changes carried out by the county board of commissioners.
Savannah man Philp Bevan, age 52 and German-born, killed himself after preparing for death at his home following financial worries. He died within about an hour. Family says the shooting was accidental while cleaning his gun for a hunting trip. He left a wife and three daughters and several siblings.
The San Juan de Ulua prison at Vera Cruz is near capacity with political prisoners as Huerta’s loyalists anchor an international fleet off the fort. Mexican constitutionalists report pr isoners, talk of two gunboats, and a strategic bridge across the harbor to control access.
Washington February 15 the federal commission of industrial relations opened an investigation extending from Boston to Kansas City to study public and private employment agencies and to report within weeks. It aims to prove a federal employment bureau could better direct migratory workers and curb casual employment while addressing widespread suffering in cities like New York with 350000 unemployed.
Judge Joseph W Sneed longtime Tennessee jurist and prominent figure in the state delegation at the Baltimore convention died today at age 60. He chaired Tennessee's delegation in the convention.
Captain William T B Wilson longtime Atlanta civic leader dies Sunday at home 372 North Jackson Street after years of paralysis. Born Greene County he moved to Atlanta at 19 marrying Miss Mams Stith of Gainesville. An engineer he worked on Southern Railway early and served in internal revenue postmaster 1851 86 then assistant city engineer in sewer construction until 1921 pensioned. A founder of Yaarab temple Masonry leader governors horse guards captain and senior major in state cavalry survived by five children funeral Tuesday 210 PM West View Cemetery accorded honor guards.
Atlanta urges the Federal Reserve Bank be placed in the southeast. The Atlanta Joint Committee believes its case is strong and complete and hopes for Atlanta to win the region’s bank, as briefs and further topics are prepared for the organization committee.
New York February 12 Health Commissioner Goldwater announced a bulletin stating the free lunch fork on saloon counters is a disease risk. An examination found the fixture harbors virulent bacteria, condemning its use as a health hazard in city saloons.
In Albany and Washington reports detail the death of New York State Treasurer Kennedy who slashed his throat with a razor after attending mass and before a grand jury appearance. The incident followed subpoenas related to alleged graft inquiries. Kennedy died en route to medical care. officials note he was distressed by impending testimony and public scrutiny.
Vague forecast lists states with mixed terms such as cooler and fair. Mentions Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Arkansas Kentucky West Virginia Alabama and Texas with days Monday Tuesday and scattered notes of snow and cloudiness. Reads as garbled OCR of a weather prophecy with irregular spellings and improbable phrases.
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