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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1913

Page

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Preacher Favors Segregated Vice in Washington Fight

Washington debate over the Kenyon bill on segregating vice districts features Dr Wallace Radcliffe pastor of New York Avenue Presbyterian praising segregation under strict police regulation. He supports naming residents who visit red light districts and granting police authority to challenge them, while senator Kenyon presses for ethical questions and compromises amid district reform efforts.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Senate Wallace Radcliffe New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Presbyterian General Assembly Wilson Kenyon Dadcliffe Mr. Ken

Outbreak of Meningitis Hits Dyer County Closures

Nashville Tenn January 7 assistant secretary of health reports 91 meningitis cases in Dyer county prompting the county board of health to order closures of churches schools and places of amusement.

Nashville Tenn Act of Health Dyer County Board of Health Dyer County

Senators Grill Accused Judge In Impeachment Trial

Washington January 7 The impropriety of a federal judge writing to an attorney for information or argument to clear up doubtful points became the focal issue as Senate members pressed Judge Robert W Archbald of the United States Commerce Court under trial by impeachment for alleged oath violations He contested the charge saying there was nothing improper in his conduct The cross examination lasted nearly four hours with closing arguments and a senate vote to follow Three days were allotted for arguments with at least five House managers expected to participate Archbald discussed correspondence with Attorney Helm Bruce of the Louisville and Nashville railroad over a point in the Mont gormery rate cases and said other judges later reviewed the matter The question was whether the correspondence influenced the court to reverse its position The judge denied the implication asking Bruce for clarification did not bias the outcome The session included questions from Senators Reed Pomerene Culberson Shively Nelson Hake Smith and others and the record noted the matter continued on the last page

Washington Senate Robert W. Archbald United States Commeme Court Grill Jude Sterlng House Archbald Louisville Nashville Bruce Montgomery Commerce Court Mack Hs Own Knapp Sterling Reed Pomerene Culherson Shively Nelson Hake Smith

Parcel Post Boosts Atlanta Retailers in Three Zones

LD MR OPPORTUNITY proclaims Parcel Post as a path to big gains for Atlanta retailers. Advertising through The Constitution will reach the money-holding city shoppers in Georgia and the southern states across three postal zones. The piece urges merchants to promote Parcel Post to grow sales.

Atlanta LD MR. Opportunity Parcel Post Georgia South

Professor Gardner and Portman Arrested in Atlanta Scandal

Professor G Holman Gardner and Miss Marie Portman 19 of Louisville were arrested in Atlanta on charges of disorderly conduct after a Louisville police claim they eloped. Gardner posted bond and offered to aid detectives locating Portman who confessed to the charges and expressed strong affection for Gardner. Portman remained in custody as police pursued further steps.

Marie Portman Louisville Holman Gardner Polie Broyles Frank P. Portman Atlanta Gardner Miss Portman Captain Portman Howell Hud Unesworth Etrance Peachtree Street Professor Gardgner Miss Markie Port van North Avenue Chic Beavers Professor Gardner Hewell and Hollingsworth Sanford Hollingsworth Mr. Gardner

Pleasure Yacht Destroyed At Sea

Titusville Florida January 7 Landing for Cape Canaveral today after a rough trip in a small power boat Mr and Mrs W F Cheesebrough of New York with four men of their yacht Huntress told of the explosion of their vessel Monday off Cape Canaveral east of this city and the loss of three of the seamen The accident occurred at 4 oclock Monday morning while the Huntress was en route from New York to Miami where Mr and Mrs Cheesebrough were to spend the winter The cook steward and one seaman were killed in the explosion their bodies not recovered The shipwrecked party were brought to Canaveral and then to the big city later to continue to their destination The Huntress about ninety feet long a New York Yacht Club member cost 70000 Mr Cheesebrough is the youngest son of Robert A Cheesebrough the vaseline manufacturer of New York The boat and furnishings were a total loss

Titusville Pla Cape Canavaral FL W. Cheesebrough New York Huntress Miami Cheese Canavapal Canavarat Big City Peterson New York Yacht Club Mr. Cheesebrough Robert A. Cheesebrough

Mayor urges office rotation over Atlanta park board choice

James G. Woodward Atlanta's new mayor used charter prerogative at a park board meeting to oppose Dr. Peyton W. Douglas for a second term as lecturer at the Grant Park cyclorama. Douglas, backed by manager Carey, lost to O P Levert and J T Flemister in a heated contest reflecting rotation in office. The vote ended with Douglas gaining a narrow majority on the second count. President J O Cochran secured another term.

James G. Woodward Atlanta Park Board Peyton W. Douglas Grant Park Dr. Douglas O. P. Levert J. P. Flemister J. T. Cason J. W. Leach Levert Douglas Carey Flemister Woodward 8. S. Shepherd Park Committee J. O. Cochran Shephard Park Department Nelson Crisp Dave Gillespie Pied

Council Favors Change In Government Charter

Mayor Woodward plans to appoint a five councilman ten citizen committee to draft a revised city charter. The move, expected to pass at the next council session, aims to have a new charter ready for the July legislature and to position Atlanta as a modern southern metropolis. Aldermen and councilmen express support, noting delays were only procedural and that a revised charter is warranted.

Woodward Atlanta Metropolia New South Council Inderse Tt

Standings Shift As Renewed Energy Reshapes Contest

Renewed energy in The Constitution's M and M contest changes vote standings across all four classes. Leaders drop as new names rise. in the organizations class J Root Camp No 80 Woodmen of the World slides from first to fourth but fights to regain ground. The Ladies’ auxiliary of the reenise Ponte continues to page 15.

J. ©. Root Woodmen of the World Ae Reinese Ponte

Movement for Charter Reform Gathering Friday Morning

Business leaders push for city charter revision and immediate council action via a meeting Friday at 11 in the Kimball House ballroom. Prominent citizens, including chamber of commerce members, back the Humphrey resolution and emphasize orderly action to express civic sentiment and fuel reform.

Kimball House Humphrey Pince

Weather Prophecy Rain Forecast for Georgia

Weather forecast for Georgia predicts rain on Wednesday with cooler temperatures by night in the western portion. Thursday brings local rain and further cooling.

Georgia West Portion

Morning Paper Delivers Clear Truth on Key WW Event

Acknowledging the day’s WW developments, the morning paper provides precise details and verified facts, replacing speculation with confirmed information. The item emphasizes reliability, clarity, and timely reporting to reassure readers seeking trustworthy coverage.

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Dr. Radcliffe Margaret bDy# Ellis W. CG. DT. W G. Holman Gardner Prof. Gardner Girl Mate Portman Cantain Portman F. W. Cheesebrough Ttng Candler John 8 Ninth Ward Business Leaders Movement For A Change Chamber of Commerce BRC Whather Augusta Birmingham Boston Brownsville Cay Buffalo Charleston Galveston Hatteras Jacksonville Knoxville New Orleans Pittsburg Raleigh Shreveport Tampa CF. von Herrmann
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