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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1913

Page

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Woman's wealth claims declared false in court case

Mrs Ela Harrison White, alleged Kentucky Tennessee heiress, faced a city court charge of swindling after she claimed ownership of a multimillion dollar estate, government bonds, and realty in Atlanta. She allegedly obtained 1400 from Dr Amos Fox and borrowed sums from J E Turner while denying ties to Kentucky or Tennessee properties. Her husband, Oliver White, insisted she could be vindicated after investigation.

J. E. Turner Kentucky Tennessee Atlanta Ela Harrison White Chel Ain White Te Crerner Oliver T. White Turnep Joseph Blackburn White Whitee Milledgeville Ang Harrison Somerset Mra White Turner Fox Amos Fox Edgewood Avenue Elizabeth Street Loisville

Populist Vote for Senators Movement Noted

In South Dakota today a debate over direct Senate elections emerges. The Neuse adopted a reform proposal, while Tatiuk recently passed by the senate. both support amending the constitution to allow voters to name their choice by popular vote.

Populst Pierra Begary South Dakota Une United States Neuse Senate

Your Child Can Earn Piano at Home Without a Teacher

A Sunday Constitution Magazine Section offers a complete piano course for children. The first lesson appears on the 23rd with weekly installments thereafter. Musicians and teachers endorse the program, claiming any child who can read and understand plain language can learn to play. Subscribe to receive the lessons starting next Sunday.

Sunday Constitution The Constitution

Mayor to reopen fight over city crematory contract

Mayor James G. Woodward plans to revisit the $276,000 crematory project early next week amid opposition from supporters of the plan and critics who accuse the mayor of stalling. He refused to authorize Sunday work, claiming not to need a permit, while the Destructor company presses for progress and mandamus if needed. Ninety men are to work day and night to hasten completion, with electric lights to be installed on site.

James G. Woodward Woodward John Jentzen Sanitary Department Tory New York Destructor Company Weadors Jentzon Trestructor Company Board of Health W. E. Dowd Js Wales Jose Kauffman Elt Untith Destructor Company L. A. Griffin Mandamus Griffin

Woman willing but youth balks at marriage knot

In police court Recorder Broyles heard the case of Mrs Lula Melvet who adopted the name and title, and 22 year old TR Pinkston facing disorderly conduct charges. The pair, familiar in court, debated marriage in the courtroom with Pinkston declaring he would not marry any woman. Mrs Melvet, without a husband, claimed she earns honest wages while defending her character amid the courtroom tension. Bonds set at $500 for Mrs Melvet and $400 for Pinkston, with further proceedings scheduled.

Lula Melvet Akeen Mra Finkstan Shela

Treaties Ratified By Washington In February

Washington announces a supplementary treaty with France ratified today extending the arbitration pact to 1918. A general treaty with foreign nations on sanitary rules for epidemics including plague yellow fever and cholera was also ratified.

Washington Rhe Geneate France United States

Peachtree Street repairs urged by county and city

A council and county push to fix dozens of potholes on Peachtree Street from Sixth to Fifteenth. Captain R M Clayton ordered temporary repairs to reduce accident risk and avoid potential damages to the city. County residents press for immediate resurfacing as weather improves, with the work slated to start soon.

Clayton Shelby Smith Atlanta Desroir Peachtree Street T. S R. M. Clayton Ching Construction Department Peachtree Nym Hart Choe John B. Murphy Orville H. Hall Hart Chlet Clayton Iassen Engineer Udt Turman

Morning Ads Drive Protective Tenant Inspections

A newspaper note urges placing ads for rentals in morning editions so protective tenants can read and respond before touring properties. It emphasizes that answered ads determine outcomes for landlords and prospective renters seeking timely information.

Fake auto tires firm and scheme halted by court

Five petitioners report they bought stock in the Interstate Automobile Tire and Rubber Co a Delaware corporation with $500000 capital yet only about $125000 of stock was paid for. A temporary receiver is named and officials forbidden to dispose of assets or leave the state. Promoters Falbaum and Strauss allegedly used names of directors without consent and salesmen take 20 percent commissions.

R. B. Falbaum AN. Wood B. L. Hames J. Miles James F. Lynch Crawford & Crawford Interstate Automobile Tire and Rubber Company Delaware Gad Birminghao Falbaum Uquor Birmingham Strauss Falbaums Milton and Lakewood Avenues Atlanta Moultrie M. Sessions Marietta Ggoncera Ia Ohio River Florida Bell Roland Alston Ae Tempo Yader

Atlanta Convicts Thank Taft for Parole Bill Approval

Fifty four federal inmates at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary express enduring gratitude to President Taft for approving last month’s parole law extension. The prisoners, who met with the warden’s permission, sent a formal letter of thanks noting the act would expand their path to freedom and urging divine blessing on the president.

Atlanta Taft Washington Ufe Federal United States

Suffragettes Stage Show in Wilmington Vaudeville

General Rosalie G Jones and her suffragists performed in Wilmington Delaware speaking between acts on women’s vote. The party plans a Delaware tour stopping Newport Newark Elston and Elston near Newark with college students and brass band escort to the towns.

Wilmington Del Rosalie G. Jones Strees Newport John A. Cranston Delaware Woman's Suffrage Association Newark Delaware College Elston Mian Morgan New York Elizabeth Aldrich Llyod-George's Hilzabeth Freeman England

State transfers two historic Georgia cannons from Grant Park

A Georgia lieutenant and three laborers moved two aging cannons from Grant Park to the capitol today. The weapons, once used by the Georgia Military Institute in Civil War era defenses, will be cleaned and installed on the capitol steps after removal from park moorings 25 years ago. The park crew offered no resistance as the cannons were hauled away.

Leutenant Grant Park State of Georgia Park Commission Arthur McCollum Adjutant General Seya State Capitol Capitol Identenant McCollum Mil Sedgeville Sherman

Debo​sed Madero and Family Leave Mexico City

Mexico City reports General Victoriano Huerta elected provisional president by Congress. Exiled ex-president Francisco Madero to Vera Cruz with his wife and family, escorted by Captain Federico Montes. Gustavo Madero shot dead while running the gauntlet amid the upheaval.

Mexico City Victoriano Huerta Congress Francisco Romero Romero Francisco Cosio Robelo Francisco T. Madero Vera Cruz Madero Fedrico Montes Aho Marty Cruz Gustavo Maderops Francisco Madero Jose Pino Sumex Frederico Gonzalea Garza Federal District Ernesto Madero Pus Francisco General Huerta General Ding Huerta Henry Lane Wilson Gustavo Madero Mexico Francisca Ma

Weather Prophecy Report

Local weather notice forecasts rain with unsettled conditions on Thursday and Friday. It lists temperatures, rainfall, and departures from normal, noting a mean temperature around 52 and normal 48, with 2.09 inches rainfall since the first of the month and 2.45 inches below normal since January 1.

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