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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1914

Page

5

Georgian Dual Candidacy Sparks Senate Speculation

Hardwick and Felder enter a shared bid for the U S Senate amid Georgia political maneuvering. Hardwick meets Senator Smith. campaign lines may limit broad support. Macon reports Attorney General Thomas B Welder poised to seek the unexpired Bacon term, with Borfeuillet and Cooper also eyed for potential entry.

Hardwick Regional Reserve Bank For Atlanta Georgia McAdoo Smith Prem Macon Macon Thomas B. Welder United States Senate A. O Bacon Johon T Borfeuillet Behal Boifueilia Igghn R. Cooper Macan

Appeal for Frank Delayed By Hope

A long, oblique appeal argues that in the Becker case and in this trial the atmosphere and media influence swayed the jury. The author alleges biased courtroom activity, misleading public statements, and improper witness handling that affected the verdict and trial fairness.

Frank

Parcel post powers debated in Senate fight over Postmaster general authority

Washington February 27 Senate pits Bokt offic appropriation bill against Postmaster general power to change parcel post weights rates and zones. House backed amendment to curb such changes fails 33 to 24. Further votes stall weight limits and rural patron protections as lines drawn over rail service and employee death benefits remain unresolved with final decision anticipated tomorrow.

Senate Washington House Senate Post Office Committee Rapkhead Hatkhead Clark Wyoming Post Office Department of the Government Service

Senate deadlocks on vote date for woman suffrage amendment

Senator Ashurst failed to secure a March 38 vote date on the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage as opposition blocked action. He pledged to seek immediate consideration after the post office bill clears. A clash with Senator Reed over scheduling followed, with Reed objecting to fixing a date, and several senators urged Ashurst to withdraw his remark.

Washngton Ashurst Arizona Reed Senate Wreed Ashust

Snowfall in New York Costs City One Million Dollars

A heavy snowfall has cost New York City about 1 million dollars in cleanup and removal contracts. Officials estimate further reductions if warmer weather ends the need for extensive snow removal actions. The Board of Estimate reviewed the contract prices and directed departments to proceed, hoping for rain to ease the burden.

New York City New Burl City John Cormiasone Board of Estimate

Death in Paris after sightseeing trip with companion

Worcester Massachusetts man Henry Collett died after a Paris sightseeing outing. His body was found in a small hotel. Dugene Dubow, a French man who escorted him, is missing and sought by police.

Matt Henry Collett Worcester Mass Snall Hotel Dugene Dubow Paile

Progressives to Have Full County Ticket

Yallapodia February 27 special report notes strong local interest as the progressives announce a full county ticket for county officers. The party has followers in the area and plans a strong fight in the presidential primary.

Progressives Yallapodia

Trial testimony and hair evidence in a killer case

Judge and jury face conflicting expert testimony on hair analysis as Dr Morris and other witnesses dispute the link between hair from a lathe and the dead girl. The solicitor relied on uncertain testimony while public suspicions and conspiracy claims swirl, casting doubt on the trial process.

Harris Aurang Hustang Harrig Cowles Dr Morris Ti Harris

National Conference on Unemployment Opens in New York

The National Conference of Unemployed began a two day session in New York with delegates noting no statewide unemployment crisis and aiming to fix irregular employment. Major John Purroy Mitchel opened the talks and Dr John B Andrews will help shape solutions including creation of employment exchanges. A march to Washington by 200 unemployed men from Richmond to seek congress action is planned.

New York National Conference of W C Cheney Connecticut John Purroy Mitchel Ream John B Andrews American Association For Labo Germany Washington Congress Vamqua

Chicagoan Faces Taxes On Nearly A Million Incomes

February reports from the United States internal revenue office show a Chicagoan with an estimated yearly income near one million dollars facing a tax of about 142 916 68 as the new law begins to bite. In New York City many returns arrive with payments, checks returned if due later, and officials warn penalties from 20 to 1000 if tax due dates fail.

Chicago United States Interna Ce Avenue New York NewYork Internal Revenue Brooklyn Bronx New Jersey Charles W_oAnderson Cnilectr Vinh Corector Anderson Commissioner of Internal Revenue Washington

Ground Hog Clogs New York Central Traffic at Tarrytown Crossing

A ground hog blocked the New York Central at Tarrytown yesterday causing a short circuit in signals at Main Street crossing. Fire crews removed the animal after smoke and dispatcher halted trains including express service until the creature departed and traffic resumed.

New York Central Tarrytown New Yorks Central Railroad Mai Street Wildeye Ignais

Condition of anarchy exists in Portugal

Madrid February 27 The Spanish government states that a major revolutionary movement is under way in Portugal and that a condition of anarchy exists throughout the country The Spanish under secretary for the interior says efforts are being made to obtain full particulars but the nature of events is unclear Communication including wireless telegraph has reportedly been interrupted.

Madrid Portugal Bute

Mayor Bans Manual Training in Public Schools

Newburyport Massachusetts February 7. Mayor's stance on Landford's belief that manual training should not be taught in public schools was enacted today. All manual training work and paraphernalia were removed. Attorneys for the school committee will file a petition in the same court seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the board to furnish manual training equipment.

Newburyport Mass Mayer Landfords Parmphernalia Sameme

Miss Huckaby Dies from Burns in Grate

Griffin February 27 Miss Bessac Hurchart badly burned about the face and arms Thursday morning after falling into a crate during a spell of epilepsy. She is in critical condition and not expected to live through the night. Physicians fear her burns may prove fatal.

Griffin Bessac Hurchart

Hutcheson to Offer Again for Solicitor General

Ceudtiven, son of the Tallapoosa circuit, residing at Douglasville, states his intention to run for re election as Solicitor General, seeking a second term in the office.

Ceudtiven Uwraises Ie Cr Jo Hnutcheson Tallapoosa Douglasville Gasys

Murder Trial Reveals Wifes Claimed Love For Another

In Chicago a man testifies in his wife murder trial claiming his wife confessed love for another man. He describes arguments about returning to Cincinnati with their two children and says he killed himself after the confrontation. Authorities and witnesses are cited as the case unfolds.

Chicago William Cheney Ellis Cincinnati Rene Theg Ellis Rome Mrs Ellis Thad Ebersole Ais Ells Bla Oke Cauldwell Brantford Guravie Arlvedhi Chinco Sne Nati Gaul Jim Thia Stiman

Young college man aids thefts as jewels distributed

A dapper young college graduate confessed to stealing jewels valued at about 10000 dollars and helped distribute them. He admitted posing as a health inspector to gain access to victims' homes and identified property at Morrigania police station. He, a Wesleyan graduate and former critic, awaits trial in custody without bail.

New York Montague Morrigania Police Staton Fuke Wesleyan University Sail Pike

Woman Fasts 49 Days in Tampa Ends With Normal Health

Mrs Knnte Blakett of St Petersburg completed a self imposed forty nine day fast in February in Tampa. She began due to stomach trouble and extended a previous 24 day fast to 49 days. She lost twenty four pounds, did household tasks, and reported no extreme weakness. When unwell she stops eating until her system recovers.

Tampa Fla Knnte Blakett St Petersburg Vrs Blakett

Stricter labeling urged at national food conference

Delegates to a national food trades conference in New York on February 27 urged a formal amendment to the national food law. The goal is stricter labeling of food products and uniform regulations across the country. National state and municipal officials were asked to participate to discuss food laws from public, manufacturer, and distributor perspectives.

New York Delegatons National Food Trades Conference

Montana Banks Barred from Federal System

Montana banks face exclusion from the new federal reserve system following Attorney General Kelly of Montana’s opinion. He concludes state banks of deposit and discount cannot buy stock or join the Federal Reserve due to state law prohibitions On the other hand trust companies may join the system.

Helens Mont Federal Reserve System Teneral Kelly Mentana Secretars the Treasury

Government land development bills introduced in Congress

Washington February 27. Administration measures to regulate development of government owned lands in the west will be introduced in the Senate and House by Senator Mesers of Montana and Representative Ferns of Oklahoma, chairmen of public lands committees. The bills, drafted after talks with Secretary Lane, aim to lease coal oil phosphate and potash deposits with strict limits to prevent monopolies. Royalties fund irrigation projects and, after treasury return, half goes to the state for schools and development.

Washington Administration Senate House Mesers Montana Federal Treasury

National University Bill Support From University Leader

Washington February 27 Kamund a James president of the University of Thaois submitted to the house committee on education a comprehensive argument in favor of Representative Deaf's bill to establish a national university in Washington. He urged its uplifting influence and said it should be governed by a presidential-appointed board of trustees, avoiding mixed private and public control. He noted Washington's suggestion would have propelled American education further today if adopted a century ago and warned the federal government could still impart such influence if it acted now.

Becker Court of Appeals of New York New York Times Megro Conley Eysta Supreme Court Mineola Conley Georgia Washington Kamunda James University of Thaois Today House Committee On Bill of Representative Deaf National University In Jamey United States James

U S Scout Cruiser speeds toward Vera Cruz

Mobile Feb 27 The scout cruiser Chester steamed from port at full speed toward Vera Cruz aiming to reach the Mexican port within forty eight hours The torpedo boat destroyers Monaghan Terr 1 Stored and five other vessels will leave for Pensacola then proceed to New Orleans to join Heid Flussen and Treston after Mardi Gras

Mobile Ata Chester Era Cruz Orlock Monaghan Terr Mardi Gras Pensacola Heid Flussen Treston New Orleans

Lyerly Woman Nancy Martin Found Dead in Bed

Nancy Martin of Lyerly was discovered dead in bed Tuesday morning by family members. Death due to heart failure is reported, leaving a grieving household and neighbors in shock. Mrs Martin had retired at her usual hour the previous night.

Lyerly Nancy Martin Wis Martin

Coal price cut to five dollars a ton by Carroli and Hunter

Carroli and Hunter advertise best high grade Jellico coal offered at five dollars per ton. The notice emphasizes reduced pricing for premium coal.

Carroli & Hunter

unclear OCR excerpt on remedies and cures

Fragmentary text mentions quinine and bromide remedies, a cold cure claim, and prices. Names and specifics are unreadable, limiting precise summary.

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