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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1913

Page

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Grady Nurses May Get Home In Near Future

Grady Hospital seeks 805,508 for a nurses dormitory with other requests to improve hospital care. Dr L B Clark urged funding, noting current quarters are poor and staff housing is inadequate. The budget includes pay wards revenue and raises for Superintendent Summierall and staff.

CRADY Grady Hospital L. B. Clark Staf Abance Committee Grady Rman BF J. Spratiing W. B. Sunmerall Aps Nook Sumimerall Atlanta Lowry Robert J. Lowry Urady Summierall W. G. Humphrey Maxor Woodward Cairman Humphrey Anti-Tuberculosis Association West Mitehill Street Spring Street Orville TH. Hall Alex W. Smith Civic Planning Commission

Qvant Elected Savannah Mayor In Close Election

Savannah Ga January 14 Captain Richard J Davant elected mayor by 304 votes over Captain George P Walker in a tightly contested race total votes 5300 near full registration More than 20000 of Davant money remained uncovered and betting topped 50000 The election marked Savannahs first under a new law with blue ballots and all-candidate names on a single ticket, polls opened at 8 and closed at 6 with fourteen boxes.

Savannah Richard J. Davant George P. Walker Davant Charlton Robert Fechner Jacob Gazan Joseph A. Logan Walker George H. Elton H. B. Grimshaw H. L. Kayton W. W. Williamson Levant Davant Partisans Vantan George P. Walker van Devereaux Bacon Craig Barrow Morris Hi Bernstein Pore Cosens George B Item Mo HE Fatlon B Grimshaw H J. Kayton John Chatham County Robert D. Chariton John W. Daniel John E. Foy Henry H. Livingston W. J. Pierpont 7. A. Pleman T. A. M. Schroder J. Cylster William FH. Wright Wright Mr. Schroder Myers Citizens’ Club Secorder John BE. Schwarz Judge Schwara

President Wilson May Attend Presbyterian Meeting

Dr W H Roberts, clerk of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church, A and A, invites President-elect Wilson to the joint assembly of three Presbyterian churches to be held in Atlanta in May. Wilson replies that he cannot yet predict his whereabouts in May but the invitation strongly appeals to him and he hopes to know what will be possible later.

W. H. Roberts Strind General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Wilson Atlanta Cnel Woooorow Wilson

Doves of Peace Feature Meeting of Police Board

A harmonious first police commission meeting in Atlanta under Mayor Woodward heard no dissent as officers discussed police reform. Commissioners Fain Verney and Clark were chosen to study Philip Weltner’s report on police conditions and remedies.

Police Commission Woodward Mason Colcord Beavers Philip Woeltner Georgia Prison Association Weltner Fain, Verney Clark RL. Hollingsworth John Ragsdale Coogter Board of Police Commissioners Board of Municipal Research and Statistics Police Department of Atlanta

Hundreds of Contestants Seek M and M Bonus Votes

Hundreds of entrants in The Constitution's M and M contest rush to claim the night bonus votes offered with every 11 book Montgomery theater tickets. Each book yields 5 009 extra votes when the signed cover is shown at the contest office, making a $1 book worth 6 590 votes. Book tickets are valid for day or night performances, unlike single tickets sold only during the day. Continues on last page.

Montgomery Hoyt G. Morrow

Fifth Regiment Military Tournament Opens Tonight at Auditorium Armory

The Fifth Regiment tournament opens tonight at 8 o'clock at the Auditorium Armory aided by the Georgia National Guard Seventeenth Infantry from Fort McPherson and Eleventh Cavalry from Fort Oglethorpe. Miss Margaret McKee will ride Rodey in a Brookwood Hunt Club display. Governor Brown and staff attend. Proceeds aid regimental Washington trip. two nights of different programs feature drills, displays, and a grand review led by Colonel E. F. B. Pomeroy. Reservations at Daniel Bros or box office.

Fifth Regiment Auditorium- Armory Georgia National Guard Seventeenth United States Infantry Fort McPherson Eleventh United States Cavalry Fort Ogiethorpe Brookwood Hunt Club The Boy Scouts Margaret McKee Hugh McKee Piedmont Avenue McKee Rodey Asheville Evansville Knoxville Old Guard Atlanta South W. C. Hendrix E. FB. Pomeroy Sol Dier Joseph M. Brown Hunt Club W. J. Stoddard Washington Daniel Bros Peachtree Street Auditorium Armory C.H. Hall W. H. Leahy W. T. Spratt Jri Gn Pealn L. J. We Quilliian F. Tchenwalter Asa W. Candler Stone Hester Skysitesnth United States Infantry

Supreme Court to Hear Novel Jim Crow Car Case

Washington January 14 A Mississippi case before the U S Supreme Court questions state Jim Crow laws applied to interstate travel. Miss Morris sued after being placed in a mixed Pullman car with three black men on a New York bound train. The Alabama and Vicksburg railroad appeal seeks to overturn a 15000 dollar verdict later reduced to 3000 dollars.

Washington Cass Supreme Court of the United States Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Company Mississippi Court Migs Pear Morris Supreme Court of Mississippi Supreme Court Mississippi Morris Pullman Vicksburg New York

Interstate vs Intrastate Train Leg Injury Question

The U S Supreme Court faced whether a man who leaped to avoid an interstate train and was struck by an intrastate train sustained injuries from the interstate or intrastate service. Martin Pederson in West End New Jersey jumped between tracks and was hit by a Montclair to Jersey City train, with DL&W resisting suit under the Federal Employers' Liability Act of 1898.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Martin Pederson West End N. J Buffalo Montclair Jersey City Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Percy McMillan Broyles McMillan Taylor Hargrave Hargraves Decatur Street Stang

Taft's Order Not Annulled In House Vote

Washington January 14 An attempt to revoke Tafts order placing fourth class postmasters under civil service and to remove assistant postmasters and clerks from classification failed in the house today The bill carrying 278 489781 was passed The Cullop amendment to revoke the October 15 1912 order failed 141 to 106 Republicans voted solidly for the amendment with many Democrats Joining Bartletts amendment to bar per diem expenses for inspectors passed 120 to 114

Washington Paft Civil Service House Cullop Indiana Taft Representative Bartlett Georgia Howe Er Murdock Kansas Hobgan Alabaind

Recall Aims at Police Judge Weller in California

Mass meeting in San Francisco spurs first California judge recall petition signed by women. Oceanside Woman's club led campaign after Judge Charles L. Weller reduced bail from 32,000 to 1,000 for Albert Hendricks accused of assault on a young girl. Hendricks fled after obtaining release. Weller faced loud protests and denied wrongdoing, claiming standard police court practice.

San Francisco Cal Charles L. Weller California Weller Oceanside Woman's Club Albert Hendricks

Prohibition Era Mail Ad Restrictions Debated in House

A proposed amendment to bar the mailing of liquor advertisements into prohibition states failed in committee and was ordered out when the bill reached the house. The measure adds about seven million dollars to postal appropriations for the present year, increasing post reels expenses.

Prohibition

Bond Issue Planned to Expand City Temple

A $25,000 bond issue was approved by the Temple congregation to enlarge the Pryor and Richardson street church, now crowded by a 300 member, rapidly growing congregation. Officers elected include Gilbert Steiner president and Isaac Schoen vice president. new trustees Sigmund Weill Eugene Oberdorfer George A. Gresham and Sigmund Samuels. An annual report praised finances and membership. a banquet followed with speeches by Dr. David Marx Arthur Heyman and Harry A. Alexander and music by Milas Sylvia Spritz and Del oer.

Temple Pryor and Richardson Streets Gilbert Steiner Isaac Schoen W.H. Kriegshaber Alexander Dittler Sigmund Weill Eugene Oberdorfer George A. Gresham Sigmund Samuels Sisterhood Alfred B. Rich David Marx Arthur Heyman Harry A. Alexander Milas Sylvia Spritz Mr. Del*oer

Aluminum Trust Clutches World By The Throat

Washington report on January 14 reveals an international aluminum pact involving Aluminum Company of America and its Canadian plant with European firms. President Davis testifies the agreement excludes the United States due to law, raises tariff questions, and notes ARIT profits and capitalization.

Washington House Committee On Ways and Arthur V. Davis Aluminum Company of America United States Canadian Aluminum Company Ramey I Minots Davis London Europe Wickersham Canada Palmer Devis South Carolina Pennnsylvania Pittsburg Reduction Company Ife Repre

Weather Prophecy Predicts Warmer Midweek in Georgia

Forecast calls for fair to warmer conditions in Georgia with a warming trend through Wednesday. Increasing cloudiness Thursday and moderate east winds accompany the mild rise in temperatures.

Georgia Vair

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