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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1914

Page

2

Democratic push to speed up congressional measures

Washington reports a push by Democrats to accelerate appropriation and treaty work as the Senate plans post office funds and the House nears paving for massive military and naval bills. Uncertainty looms over adjournment timing with less than four months until June 1 while hearings and committee actions continue on migration, rail, price fixing, and mine regulation amid budget cuts and reform efforts.

Washington Senate Post Office House Walgh Louis Brandeis Boston Judiciary Committee Interstate Commerce Committees Tomor Naval Afsfairs Havy Department England Naval Appropriation Navy Department ‘Commission Congress Norfolk Navy Department Philadelphia Peece Leavenworth Kan Ome

Valdosta Woman Fatally Shoots Husband in Self Defense

In Valdosta Georgia last night a Black painter known as White Rutsal was shot and killed at his home. The wife says she acted in self defense after he beat her and she grabbed a pistol, firing as she claimed to protect herself. The suspect woman is in custody.

Valdosta White- Rutsl

Senator Roe Remembered From Senate Debates and Foreign Relations

The obituary honors Roe as a presiding figure in the Georgia legislature and a leading head of the foreign relations committee. His diplomatic knowledge and long service earned respect. his death leaves a gap in the Senate, recognized by many who valued his courtesy and leadership.

Georgia Weil Altea Senate Wan Hower Renate Syd

Georgia Senator Bacon Dies and Nation Mourns

Georgia mourns Senator Bacon death as tributes pour in from politicians and editors. Messages of sympathy flow from Herbert Clay of Mariatte to John Boifeuillet and Governor Slaton, with plans for in state viewing in Atlanta and funeral arrangements toward Macon. Local leaders discuss possible successors including Judge William A Little, William M Howard, and Colonel W S West as the state contemplates the short and long term vacancies.

John M.slaton Atlanta Bacon Birmingham Southern Railway Macon J T. Boifeuillet Manx Little Columbus William A. ‘Little William Howard Athens Friends of Hox William M. Howard Eighth Slaton United States Senate Bagda Macon Savannah United States Macon Ciitizen John R. Cooper Congress Mesury Wise Bartlett Senate M. F. Harris W. 8. West Valdosta J. M. Brown

Macon Mourns Death of Senator Bacon Shoulders Citywide Tributes

Macon Georgia learns of Senator Bacon's death as funeral plans form. Mayor Bruges Smith orders city hall and public buildings draped in memory. Postmaster Dustin Nottingham travels from Washington to coordinate arrangements. The Diacon Bar association plans actions. The city considers attending the funeral en masse as the body arrives midweek. Bacon, a longtime member of Macon Lodge No. 8 Masonic, helped host Lafayette years after the war.

Macon Senp‘ter AO. Bacon Ja&t Rleg Nere Bruges Smith Dustin Nottingham Bacon Washington Diacon Bar Association Fanon Masonic Lafayette

Reduced Best High Grade Tellico Coal to Five Dollars

Tellico Coal Company announces a reduced price for its best high grade coal to five dollars per ton. The offer aims to attract buyers seeking quality fuel amid market shifts. Local dealers report strong interest as winter approaches.

Tellico Courtland and Cain Streets Verms, Forrest George Adair

City Budget Talks Deflect Whitehall Regrading Funding

City officials report firm stances on money sheet for Whitehall street regrading. Mayor Woodward and Finance Chair Humphrey discuss adequate appropriation, with June as target to address shaved sections. Council members debate amendments and potential conference committee while veto power remains.

Woodward Aldermente Board W. G Humphrey Atlanta May Gaude Mason

Numerous funerals mark weekend in city church and homes

Several local deaths Sunday night and Monday morning triggered multiple funeral services. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings. services will be held at First Baptist church Batten son’s chapel Patterson’s chapel and other local sites with interments in West View and Decatur cemeteries.

Feurvary P. Wood HW. Branch Ellawood Avenue Hussell and J. M. Berry Branwood William T. Reeves State Street H. A. Reaves Brotherhood of Railway Southern Railway Spartanburg Martha Paden Patterson's Chapel Decatur Cemetery Rogers Avanta Paden Adlanti Texas Louis Epton BE. Epton Berean Avenue Poole’s Chapel Greenwood Cemetery Robert ‘Leslie, Payton W. A. Payton Hemphill Avenue Booles Noth View Ida Estelle Morris Ida Hotelle Morris Ij. Morris Prelock Gance Beryle Street Vyole's Faretteville i W. Rogers J. 1 Thomas Tudou G Berry G. G. Tinter Macon Hunter Lod Berry F Gas Muwars J. M and Russell Berry Bronwood J. B. McAfee Thomas MuAfee Munday Patterson & Son Walllace Rogers Wast View Lita Bo Covington Dana Jackson Cawhern

Jack Frost Grips Nation in Weather Bulletin

The Weather Bureau warns parts of the country will stay cool with a warm-up expected midweek. The Pacific slope will see near normal or higher temperatures while the Great Lakes and upper Ohio valley may face local snow Monday and Tuesday. A larger storm is forecast to reach the north Pacific coast Tuesday and cross the central valleys by Thursday or Friday.

Washington Pacific Jack Frost Sweather Weekly Bulletin Rocky Mountains Great Lakes Ohio Valley North Atlantic North Pacific Coast Great Central Valleys

Eleven Lives Saved Four Barges Found

Newborg February 15. Telephones report that eleven people including four women and two children survived four barges cut loose in a Friday night storm near Orient Point. The four boats drifted across the sound, most abandoning ship for a dory as the waves rose. The last barge sank four hours after breaking from the tug, with survivors found at Orient Point in a half starved, half frozen condition. Names listed include George Towne family Emil Jensen Frederick Sherhorn Johnstown and William Jones. Also notes Carmania and Arabic ships at Liverpool harbor as heavy seas delay entry and passenger transfer.

Newborg Orient Long Island Elizabeth Frederick Willenbrock Katie Woods Rose Maris Feeney Bartlett’s Reef Cornfield's Point Sayville Conn Orient Point George Towne Emil Jensen Frederick Sherhorn John Johnstown William Jones Queenstown Liverpool New York Cargania

Distressed Vessel Rescued by Revenue Cutter Seminole

In Newport California a revenue cutter Seminole picked up the distressed schooner Bayard Hopkins off Diamond Shoals at 2 30 this afternoon. One man aboard injured the vessel in bad shape from recent storms and the Seminole was towing Hopkins toward Beaufort with the man injured aboard.

Newport Nostuary Seminole Schoner Bayard Hopkins Diamond Shoals Bayard Hopkins Jthrse Wnilés Seminole Towing Hopkins Beausort

Wealthy poultry man charged in state case and white slavery probe

Mobile resident Aja M. Koster, eloped with Delilah Bradley in September, indicted by the grand jury on a state charge. Attorneys set plea at arraignment Thursday for not guilty. Foster recently located in a Connecticut sanitarium. A federal grand jury will investigate the white slavery allegation against him.

Mobile Aja Tael M. Koster Per Yerton N. J Delilah Bradley Foster Connecticut

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