Bonds Needed for City Relief Say Councilmen
Atlanta finance leaders urge a bond issue of at least 5 million dollars to fund school construction and city improvements. Mayor Woodward opposes issuing more debt unless the council guarantees prudent spending, while Finance Chairman Humphrey argues bonds are essential as current revenue cannot cover growing needs. The debate centers on restoring voter confidence and avoiding tax rate increases.
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Constitution
Georgia
No Eugenic Bar To Getting Wed In South Carolina
Columbia S C January 14 The state senate passed a measure dubbed the Eugenics bill by 23 to 17 The proposal would require male marriage license applicants to present medical certificates showing freedom from disease Senator Carlisle Spartanburg moved to indefinitely postpone arguing the bill is ahead of its times Wisconsin faces trouble as it debates similar rules The bill was set aside on a roll call indefinitel y postponed
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Bankers Map Southern Region Boundaries After Conference
Columbia January 14 A conference of bankers from Richmond Savannah Greenville Spartanburg and Columbia led to a plan for a visit to Washington. Committees from Richmond and Columbia will ask Secretaries Houston and McAdoo and the national organization committee to define the limits of the proposed southern region.
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Atlanta favored as regional reserve bank center
Washington bankers and Atlanta representatives urged the federal reserve board to place a southeast regional bank in Atlanta. They argued for a center spanning Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and Alabama, noting support from Georgia senators and key banks. Further endorsements from Dallas Smyrna and Athens banks boosted Atlanta’s bid as other southeastern cities weigh in.
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Augusta Man Kills Wife Wounds Chauffeur Then Sleeps
Sam J Norris shot and killed his wife at his Augusta Georgia home and mortally wounded 17 year old chauffeur William Dennis after weeks of heavy drinking and recent confinement for mented derangement. Norris, arrested at the scene, appeared unconscious and went to sleep. Dennis survived initial surgery with a bare chance of recovery. Witness Dennis told authorities Norris rushed in cursed fired and endangering the first responder. Norris is described as a brother of Chief Norris and a former near beer saloon operator.
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Mourning Procession for Striker at Tacoma Memorial
In Tacoma Washington on January 14 a two mile rain battered march followed 500 striking workers and supporters to the funeral of Andrew Aronko killed in a strike riot at the Tacoma smelter a week earlier. A woman dressed as a bride bore a tray with a Bible and white carnations as the casket led the cortege. Croation rites were observed at the cemetery.
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Pendleton in Shadow of Death in Macon
Col Charles R Pendleton editor of The Macon Telegraph grows weaker as physicians call family to bedside. Relatives from a distance arrive as stimulants keep him sleeping peacefully after a decline between 10 and 11 tonight with end believed near.
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Miller Estate Valued at 41986 in Oakland Probate
The estate of poet Joaquin Miller, who died last year, is valued at 41986 in an accounting filed by Mrs. Abbie Miller. The unincumbered estate centers on the Heighte home in the hills near Oakland California.
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Package Stolen in Connellsville From Express Office
A package valued at $13,000 disappeared from the United States Express office in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, last Monday night. Detectives and police search for Ralph Wyant, the night clerk, who has not been seen since Monday night.
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Swift and Chorus Girl Bride May Spark Family Fight
The death of Jacques Bradley Swift in Washington may reopen a custody dispute over Lena Swift the 23 year old baby of Mrs Lena Swift Huntley of Atlanta. Lena was awarded to her mother by court, while Mrs Swift had left the child to her sister and brother in Washington.
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Howard 10 Press for Prison Probe
Washington report says Rep Howard will press for a congressional investigation into the Atlanta penitentiary. He asserts guards and prisoners withhold truth without protection and cites potential whitewash. Name mentions include Warden Moyer and George Tumlin as a suggested head gardner for the prison.
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Banner year for freak laws noted at 22nd league meeting
January 14 1913 reports cite 1912 as a banner year for freak legislation with state and federal measures to regulate commission merchants, cold storage, traffic and transportation. R B French of the National League of Commission Merchants outlines new laws in several states as the convention opens in Jacksonville Florida. Senator Duncan A Fletemar of Florida speaks on rural credits following a Europe tour.
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Col Howard Thompson In Serious Condition
Colonel Howard Thompson United States marshal for the northern district of Georgia lies seriously ill at his country home near Gainesville A carbuncle on the back of his neck caused weeks of illness and after a surgeon was sent from Atlanta an operation was performed His condition was reported serious by Gainesville authorities last night
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Warship Sent to Haiti to Observe Revolt
The gunboat Nashville, stationed at Guantanamo, Cuba, was ordered to Port au Prince Haiti to monitor conditions arising from the Halten revolution. The vessel will relieve the survey up Hagle as part of the response.
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Cummings Escapes Vote of Censure
The board of firemasters refused to condemn Fire Chief W B Cummings for his attack on Mayor Woodward. Councilman Jesse B Lee had introduced a rebuke for harsh language, but the board backed the chief, noting he denied using the word packed and claimed the phrase was misinterpreted.
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Woodward
Jesse B. Lee
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Notable Rescue As Royal Mail Boat Cobequid Breaks Up
Atlantic coast rescue of 105 aboard the Royal Mail Packet Cobequid after the liner struck Trinity Rock off Port Maitland. Westport and John L Cann lifeboats saved all passengers and crew as the ship fractured in heavy seas. survivors cared for in Yarmouth.
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Weather Prophecy CLEAR Weather Prophecy CLEAR
Georgia forecast promises fair conditions with rising temperatures. Thursday and Friday expected to stay dry with warmer highs across the state.
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Exciting Contest Featured in The Sunday Constitution
A note promotes a major society event in Atlanta described as exciting inspiring instructive and profitable. Readers are urged to read The Constitution Sunday for full details and to participate, with promise of happiness for those with quick wits and bright spirits.
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