Atlanta Drives Fund for Georgia Fifth Regiment Trip to Washington
A letter from Fort McPherson dated January 17 1913 urges Atlanta citizens to donate 10000 for sending the gallant Fifth Regiment of Georgia to President Wilsons inauguration. Daniel proposes 100 citizens give $100 each with first $100 from his side, urging newspapers to start the movement and show local support for their soldiers after their self funded efforts and hard work.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Seventeenth U. S. Infantry
Fort McPherson
Atlanta to fund militia delegation to Washington inauguration
Atlanta citizens consider pooling funds after the Fifth regiment rig tournament failure to send a militia delegation to the presidential inauguration. Daniel Brothers proposes 100 or more residents each contributing $100 to cover travel costs, with a total fund aiming at $10,000 to ensure a strong Atlanta presence and a favorable impression amid national attention. The Constitution invites further contributions to support the Washington trip.
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Washington
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Bridaws
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Heaty
Vilizena
Athinta
Mob captures thief aided by bulldog during handbag theft
A mob of about 100 chase and catch a Black youth, Northern Trice, 16, after he robbed Mrs. Fred Johnson and daughter Lillian of a handbag containing $20 near Trinity and Pryor. Police arrive to prevent lynching. Trice is to be arraigned for larceny. The bulldog aided bystanders in locating him under a Central Avenue house.
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Boyce Plot to Kill Sneed Revealed in Trial
In Memphis Texas on January 17 testimony linked A G Boyce Jr ranchman and Mrs. John Beall Sneed to a plotted killing of banker Sneed of Amarillo. Witness Mrs L Rogers described letters detailing a plan to slay Sneed on a railroad train by masked men and the related elopement aftermath.
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Skyscraper Planned 24 Stories High on Peachtree Street
Atlanta plan to raise a 24 story office tower on the McKenzie corner at Peachtree and James streets before 1918. Western capital backs the project with a reported cost near 500000. The Gate City Guards armory site, current stores and offices, sits on the corner with Piedmont, Forsyth, and the Forsyth building nearby as anchors.
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Police Hounded Her Says CIRL in Atlanta Courtroom
Ethel Spahr, former actress from Detroit, told a police court in Atlanta that police and detectives hounded her past, forcing job losses. Attorney Thomas H. Goodwin said she reformed and worked for a clerical firm, but harassment led to multiple relocations and a third attempt at work ended with a boarder dispute. She faced disorderly house charges after Woodward, a guest, was cited. Woodward fined $25.75.
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Last Day For Grocers and Druggists Contestal Offer
The Constitution M and WM contest department warns this is the last day for grocers and druggists combinations and other offers, with a deadline of 8 o clock this afternoon for entries. Managers emphasize the feature as a strong vote builder and urge participants to gather combinations now. Also noted is Jeanette Samuels in the boys and girls class entering a private sanitarium for an operation, expected to be serious but her return is hoped for to continue in the contest.
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Yerot
Woman Attacked by Five Negroes Near Savannah Dairy
A young white woman employed by Schaenning’s dairy was attacked by five negroes while crossing a meadow after feeding cows. Her companion John Ellis was knocked down. Police captured Ben Davis after mortally wounding him. other assailants fled. Meanwhile Atlanta leaders debate Sunday baseball, with Mayor Woodward and Park Board President Cochran weighing citywide support and parish church concerns.
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Rice
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Brooks Sentenced to Chain Gang in Lewd House Case
Columbus Ga January 17 Spe cial Z A Brooks a well known citizen of Columbus was found guilty yesterday in the city court on the charge of maintaining a lewd house and this morning he was sentenced by Judge Tigner to the chain gang for twelve months without the alternative of paying a fine Motion for a new trial will be heard February 8 Brooks is under 37 500 pound for his appearance P W Echols is now serving a twelve months sentence having been convicted in connection with running the same house several months ago.
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Z. A. Brooks
Tigner
Brooks
Pond
P. W. Echols
Sunday Constitution to unveil new women focused supplement
The Sunday issue of The Constitution will debut a colors illustrated women’s supplement with fashion and related topics as a permanent feature. The paper will continue its full content for men and children and emphasize Atlanta and Georgia news along with international coverage.
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Governor pardons Folke Brandt in burglary case
Albany January 17 Governor Sulzer pardoned Folke Brandt former valet of Mortimer Schiff on grounds that a thirty year burglary sentence was excessive Attorney General Carmody supported the pardon calling it Justice not mercy The pardon requires Brandt not to engage in theater work and to refrain from defaming others He plans to go to Minnesota with Senator Knute Nelson to Washington for possible clemency review
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Carmody
Brandt Was Tried and Sentenced. Mr. Carmody
United States
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Schift
Weather Prophecy Local Rains Forecast
Georgia locals expect rain Saturday or Saturday night with Sunday turning fair and colder Moderate south and southwest winds report low of 49 and high of 65 degrees Normal temp 42 Rainfall in past 24 hours 0.00 inches Deficiency since start of month 0.44 inches Deficiency since January 1 2.44 inches
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