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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

4

Becker vows to追 trail real murderers after prison

Olyining February 25. as soon as Charles Becker gets out of prison he will devote all his energies to running down the men responsible for the murder of Hor mph Hosenthal The former New York police lieutenant who was granted a sentence is not fully shown in the fragment but implies a forthcoming pursuit after release.

Olyining Charles Becker Hormph Hosenthal New York Leutenant Race Vallon Schepps Bridgie Webber Becker Death House Iva Clancy Rccruay Attorneharles Whitman Herman Rosenthal Rosenthal State Court of Appeals Whitman Hecker Saya Vallon

Swift's S. S. S. Promises Clear Skin and Vital Health

Promotional copy touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier from Georgia forests that cleanses the skin and blood. It claims the product stimulates cellular activity to remove pimples boils and eruptions, providing a general lift to health and energy. Sold by The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Georgia with warnings to avoid imitations.

U.S Swift Atlanta

Becke rs Death Row Interlude Reveals Trial Hopes

Charles Becker in Sing Sing discussed a possible new trial for Rosenthal murder and vowed to share information leading to the real killer. He praised his wife, denounced Schepps, and described his 16 months in the death house and studies that shaped his outlook.

Becker to be Held in Tombs After Court Ruling

Becker, suspended police officer, faces transfer from Sing Sing to the Tombs for a new trial or quashing of the murder indictment. His lawyer argues the court’s decision automatically restores him to police duty, with a possible writ of mandamus against the commissioner to seek reinstatement and a deputy to conduct a trial to prove innocence.

Becker Sing Sing

Atlanta Bulletin Highlights City Progress and Growth

Optimism and belief in Atlanta’s future drive the Atlanta Industrial and Commercial Bulletin. It reports on Shriners’ convention plans, the Atlanta convention bureau, power rates, transportation facilities, regional banking, and industrial news. A skyline illustration and a map of reachable points in one night aid the feature package.

Atlanta Atlanta Industrial and Commercial Industrial and Statistical Bureau Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Shriners’ Convention Atlanta Convention Bureau Atlaanta

Street Car Strikes Officer, Injuring Blackstone Near Lawton

Police officer A E Blackstone was struck by outgoing street car No 202 as he walked near Lawton and Gordon streets leaving the incoming car. He sustained head and back injuries and a broken left arm above the wrist. Bystanders and the car crew assisted him and he was taken to Grady hospital for immediate treatment.

Lawton Gordon Streets A E. Blackstone Grady Hospital

Funeral for Joseph P L Fretwell at Pool's chapel

The funeral for Joseph P L Fretwell who died at his residence will be held Friday morning at 1 o clock from Pool's chapel. He is survived by his wife and three children Mrs G Harri¢ Trevor and Elizabeth Fretwell. He was a member of Uniform Lodge No 123 Knights of Pything. Interment will be in West View cemetery.

Yoxepool Fretwell Harry Pool Vig SG. Harri Tevor Elizabeth Fretwell Uniform Lodge No Knights of Pything West View Cemetery

Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Exposed

Grandmother’s hair restored by a simple Sage Tea and Sulphur mix sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. Advertises darkening effect, dandruff relief, and easy use with a comb or brush, claiming natural color return after one or two applications.

Wyeth

Blanket of White Covers Gate City Snow Blocks Streets

A heavy snow blankets the city and southeastern states with depths rivaling the 1912 season. Officials suspend criminal court and delays in transportation due to the weather as Atlanta residents shoveled and sledded in flurries. Authorities report four inches on county roads with drifts two to three feet high.

Ourean Atlanta James L. Beavers Charleston Savannah Richmond New Orleans Florida Fort Valley Rey Hill Dorsey Eugene Thomas Renteipal Court al Il Crimanl Tamor Werte Forte

Though She Is a Great- Great-Grandmother Spinning in Riverside

Riverside Alabama February 15 Mrs Nancy Adline Silas aged 85 on last birthday is mother of six children grandmother of fifty five great grandmother of ninety three and great great grandmother of two She spins and sews walks four miles daily and reads widely She has 160 descendants in all.

Riverside Ala Nancy Adline Silas Atl

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw at Atlanta in The Marines and Will on Tuesday

Beginning with a 2:40 matinee this afternoon Evelyn Nesbit Thaw headlines a four performance at the Atlanta in a vaudeville and musical comedy program headlined by The Marines. Jack Clifford, Fouchers, Peppinn, the Courtenay Sisters and others join a busy lineup as John Drew joins next week for The Will and Tyranny of Tears.

Evelyn Nesbit Atlanta Artisia Marines Thaw Jack Clifford Clifford America Mrs. Thaw Fouchers Peppinn Courtenay Sisters Arnaud Brothers Mike Bernard Wille Weston Ay Mae Amunes John Drew J. M. ‘Barrig Ana G Haddon Chambers Mr. Drew Pertert Sew Zork Company Tine Productions Mr . Drew Wyoming Iddie Flack Uttous Hifon

Shortage Charged to Winston County Tax Collector

Montgomery reports state examiners found tax collector J. M. Tingle of Winston County missing for three years. The shortage is estimated at 10,600 dollars, though the check-up shows about 4,000 dollars unaccounted for. The governor’s office received the findings from Double Springs.

Montgomery O'Neal J. M. Tingle Winston County Double Springs Tingle

Canadian Pacific Won't Use the Canal

Washington notes that Canadian Pacific Railway has no plan to bypass the Panama Canal Act by sending ships or fleets through the canal. Officials say there is no benefit in altering routes across the Atlantic and Pacific, and stress adherence to current regulations.

Washington Canadian Pacific Railroad Canadian Pacific Atlantic and Pacific

See Evelyn Nesbit Thaw at the Atlanta Today

Matinee 2 30 daily. Evelyn Nesbit film shown at the Atlanta theater with shows on Friday and today mentioned.

Evelyn ‘Nesbit Atlanta Today

Yeggs Dynamite Try to Blow Smyrna Bank Vault

In Marietta Georgia on a February Tuesday night burglars attempted to dynamite the Bank of Smyrna. A back door entry was made and nitreskine explosive used to blow the vault. The blast failed and the bank resumed operations next day. Sheriff Swanson and Deputy Wicks pursue leads with little to go on.

Yeggs Smyrna Bank Marietta Bank of Sheriff Swanson Wicks Litterlue

Georgia Chamber official denies auto tax hike report

J Slade secretary of the good roads committee of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce denies rumors that his father Rep T B Slade of Muscogee county plans a bill to raise automobile taxes. He says the text was unauthorized and that the bill was simply drafted and sent to Charles Davis, game warden, not approved by the chamber. The committee will meet with the Allapta Automobile association this morning.

J. Slade Georgia Chamber of Commerce T. B. Slade Muscogee County Slader Charlea Davis Good Roads Committee Allapta Automobile Association

Mrs John H Jones Dies in Fitzgerald Georgia

News reached Atlanta of the death in Fitzgerald Ga of Mrs John Henry Jones a well known woman. She was born Jessie McDaniel of Dalton and is survived by husband parents Mr and Mrs William Jefferson McDaniel of Dalton one brother George McDaniel of Early county and several sisters including Mrs Charles P Glover Mrs Logan R B Pitts Maude McDaniel Nettie McDaniel and Julia Methaniel. Funeral services will be held Friday in Calhoun Ga with the body passing through Atlanta today to Calhoun. The body will be at HM Patterson undertaking establishment from 6 to 4 o clock.

Atlanta Fitzgerald, Ga John Henry Jones Jessie McDaniel Daltona Jones William Jefferson McDaniel Dalton George McDaniel Early County Charles P. Glover Logan RB. Pitts Calhoun Maude McDaniel Nettie McDaniel Cave Spring Julia Methaniel Birmingham HM. Patterson

County court verdict on damages for mule incident

Albert Nolan sued Clarke County for 2650 dollars claiming damages from a broken bridge floor. The city court awarded him 50 dollars, denying 2600 dollars of his claim.

Athunm Wim Albert ‘Nolan County of Clarke

Police Chief Urges Snow Sweep From Front of Homes

Atlanta Police Chief James J. Beavers urges residents and shopkeepers to clear snow from sidewalks within twelve hours after the storm ends to reduce slip and fall accidents. Several fracture cases were treated at Grady Hospital as the city emphasizes sidewalk safety and compliance with local ordinance penalties.

James J. Beavers Nolice Atlanta Grady Hospital Yexteries T A&perel

Rural schools discussed at national education sessions

In Richmond Virginia February 25 the department of Superintendanos and the National Education Association held two sessions on rural school questions. Topics included reorganizing normal schools secondary and agricultural education with reports from standing committees. Also advertised Evelyn Nesbit Thaw dances with Jack Clifford today and Friday matinee and night.

Richmond Department of Superintendanos National Education Association National Bony Evelyn Nesbit Jack Clifford

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