Message from Washington praises cross party accord on reform
President Wilson's trust address pleases leaders across parties as Congress moves to study and implement reforms. The plan includes an interstate trade commission, regulation of railroad securities, and strengthening anti trust measures while preserving business stability. House and Senate committees will hold hearings and draft bills, with some opposition from minority progressives and cautious GOP voices expressing measured support.
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Husband Denounced In Court As Brute By Wife Two
In a crowded courtroom Recorder Nash R. Broyles bound over A Williams under a $2 600 bond amid an allegation of polygamy. Miss Georgia Hightower his second wife cried out as others tried to restrain her. Williams admitted marrying Ruth Dunn in Rome but denied the Hightower marriage, claiming the union occurred at age 18 and likely expired. The case proceeds to higher court for trial.
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Willama Denied Having Married Miss Mightower
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Clark Won't Dignify Dinner Declination Statement
Washington January 20 Speaker Clark declined an invitation to a democratic dinner at Calvert Hall with Secretary Bryan as guest. He said he will attend only official functions, citing lack of time and heavy workload to expedite congressional business.
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Wisconsin Eugenic Marriage Law Declared Unconstitutional
Milwaukee, January 20. Judge Eschweiler of the circuit court declared the Wisconsin Eugenics Law unconstitutional. The ruling finds the statute impractical and an unfair restriction on matrimony, with a legal question to rise to the supreme court. Alfred Peterson and Hattie Schmidt sought a marriage license after the law’s enactment, and the decision allows licensing without a medical certificate.
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Locker club rulings force Georgia clubs to alter business methods
Court of Appeals holds Elks and Owls club managers and operations violate prohibition with coupon based sales. It rejects broad “members are liable” charges, while ruling coupon book distribution remains illegal. Lager beer deemed intoxicating. Judges Potts and Mathews feature in opinions. clubs plan compliant management shifts.
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Women search whisky leaders for intoxicants in Warrensburg
Warrensburg Missouri voters chose to remain dry by about 200 votes after a tense campaign. At dawn around 200 women lined blocks and cordoned streets to search for intoxicants, saying liquor interests might corrupt local waters with their wares.
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Thousands Pledge To Georgia Baptist Hospital Fund
The Atlanta Baptist association released plans to raise 206 600 by Feb and 160 000 by February from the State Association of Georgina Baptists under Rev J S Schhemndre. Subscriptions already include 6000 and 1000 plus 100 and 50 from church members. Headquarters at 12 North Pryor street. Next Tuesday church committees will report subscriptions.
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Death Nears for Senator Shelby M Cullom
Washington January 20 Weakened by age Senator Shelby Moore Cullom former Illinois senator under medical care since before Christmas remained in critical condition tonight family fear death is near though he showed fortitude and recuperation He is 84 and spoke of the Lincoln memorial project still in progress and hoped to live to see it completed his mind kept on national affairs despite his fragile state.
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Boy Detective Threatened by Gambler Ring he Exposed
Eight year old Atlanta boy detective Leon Miller known for foiling a local craps game was warned of death by gamblers after he reported their activities to the police. Residing at 150 Courtland Avenue he gained notice for guiding officers to an old house on Auburn Avenue where the gambling crowd was found. His father T O Miller faces rising expenses as Leon’s fame grows from soda, movie, and theater outings. The boy, also a noted singer at the Grand Theater, is hailed as Atlanta’s boy wonder.
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Outlaw Beardsley Seeks Liquor Card Deck Before Arrest
Mayville January 20 Edward Beardsley the Summerdale outlaw farmer said he would walk to Mayville jail to surrender for the shooting of Joan G W Putnam. He has been making money signing picture postcards and posing for photos to pay legal costs while awaiting trial. He asked a visitor to bring whisky and a deck of cards. Putnam’s condition improves with hope for recovery.
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Wife Begged for Death and Husband Slew Her
In Philadelphia on January 6, eighty year old William Ebberwein testified in criminal court that his invalid wife, aged fifteen years younger, pleaded for death and he killed her. He described tapping her with a board after she asked him to end her suffering, then waited for a voice to urge him on. The judge sentenced Ebberwein to murder in the second degree, with a minimum term of seven years and a maximum of fourteen, effectively a life sentence, while Ebberwein expressed a wish to go to the Soldiers' Home if released.
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Lord Strathcona Dies After Long Illness at 93
Lord Strathcona, Canada’s longtime Hudson Bay Company figure and former commissioner, died after a long illness. His career spanned nearly a century, from Donald Smith’s early adventuring days to his leadership in Canada and the northwest expeditions. The title passes to his daughter Margaret Charlotte, wife of RO J Alls Howard.
Ask The Constitution Where to Live
The Atlanta Constitution promotes its free Bureau of Boarding and Rooming House Information for public use. It suggests using Want Ads to sell old furniture and provides contact numbers Main 5000 and Atlanta 500. The page appears under The Seng Sentiee Blarmnne.
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Judge Speer Drug Use Hearings Amid Publicity Claims
A congressional subcommittee investigated Judge Speer amid allegations of narcotic use over a decade. Testimony cited cocaine prescriptions and rare morphine injections, with doctors arguing the issue reflected health factors rather than addiction. Journalistic ties and article submissions to Macon papers were also noted.
Weather Forecast Brief for Georgia Region
Local weather forecast notes colder conditions in the north and west with Thursday expected fair and cooler. Reports show mean temperatures around 80 degrees, with lows near 43 degrees and rainfall in the past 24 hours being minimal.
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