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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
5
Testimony alleges Judge Speer used political influence and manipulated juror selection while serving as marshal. Witnesses describe pressure to favor friends, biased juror screening, and a secretive court session on an island pavilion, with lawmakers criticizing judiciary overreach and demanding accountability.
Savannah January 24. Receivers of Yaryan Naval Stores seek permission to sell unpledged assets. Judge Sheppard orders notice and a hearing in Macon on February 4 for creditors to object. Creditors' committee says property including Gulfport and Brunswick plants and stock valued at 300 000 may fetch 900 000 to cover 105 308 in claims. Frank D. Aiken chairs the committee.
A matinee show titled Peg 07 My Heart is scheduled for 2 30 today. The event details are limited but indicate a short performance slot and the afternoon timing.
The report details Governor Blease extending executive clemency to about 1,000 prisoners while condemning Black Americans as lower animals. It cites pardons for white attackers and a slew of parolees, with derogatory language about Negroes and discussions of marital infidelity and forced marriages, highlighting controversy over paternalism and race.
Micon Georgia January 22 Special A clash between the Dixie Limited on the Central of Georgia and a freight train at Rival seven miles north of Macon followed a disregard of a signal. Cars on the freight were smashed and a tramp rider died internally. Passengers escaped serious injury though some women fainted. The Limited was delayed forty five minutes. Albert Heiser of New York was identified at the hospital. Other slight injuries included Mrs Daniel Wallace of St Paul M F Frinch of St Louis and a black fireman. All received treatment. Macon delegates head to Washington to seek funds for Altamaha river system to secure a three foot channel between Macon and Brunswick. A five member Macon committee will join representatives from Hawkinsville Milledgeville Lumber City Dublin and Brunswick in Washington to press for a $680000 development grant. Only $40000 has been appropriated in recent years.
Sensational developments are predicted today in the case of Joan Nolan the suspected train bandit held in the Tower in Cobb County. Attorney X Johnston may seek an immediate hearing or a habeas corpus to free Nolan as officials plan to move him to Marietta for detention. City Detective John Black vows to oppose Nolan’s removal if the county acts, promising to reveal more of Nolan’s record. R.S. Freeman, jailed on cheating and swindling charges, will have a Friday hearing, while his mother laments the family’s disgrace and claims her son was raised properly before falling into bad company.
The governor defends clemency actions for several inmates including Harrison Neely convicted for exceeding the speed limit, William F. Martin manslaughter, Bud Willis liquor violations, and J. Alien Emmerson murderer. He condemns private detectives and cites personal motives and health impacts on relatives as reasons for pardons and paroles.
A report details proposed measures on corporate investigation, director access, and enforcement under new trade commission plans. It covers penalties for noncompliance, federal mandamus options, and annual reporting to Congress, with compositions and terms for commission members and broader Sherman Act alignment. It discusses interlocking directorships, banking restrictions, and penalties, plus standards for anti monopolization and injunctive relief in enforcement actions.
Washington reports Baron Makino’s statement on California alien land laws drew wide attention in official circles. Secretary Bryan confirmed awareness and consent. Officials expect a favorable U S Japan accord soon while immigration talks move behind closed doors. The Baker immigration bill faces treaty issues as Moore notes potential conflicts with most favored nation terms.
Taylor county commissioners announce plan to replace all wooden bridges on public roads with concrete and steel. A skilled bridge builder will oversee the work. shipments from a western steel plant have arrived. The move aims for completed modernization within years and may seek convicts from the state prison system to aid road projects.
A sales pitch urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to treat feverish or listless children with stomach and bowel complaints. It claims rapid cleansing of foul waste and sour bile, promoting a playful recovery, and warns to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Virginia senate passes a bill urging Governor Mann to request J P Morgan of New York to restore the will of Mia Siartha Washington from Fairfax county records, removed from the courthouse during federal occupation. The measure authorizes legal action in the commonwealth name if Morgan refuses.
Highland Falls N Y January 22 five officers of the United States Military Academy and three women in their party were injured in a coasting accident at West Point Thorp bobled sprang into a tree drawn by two horses Mrs George Vidmer wife of a cavalry captain was the most seriously hurt Lieutenant James G Steag had a leg broken Others injured were Captain Vidmer Adjutant F Past Lieutenant and dys George H Baird Captain Frederick A Downing Lieutenant Daniel I Sutton and a Mrs Johnston
Washington January 22 President Wilson insists no candidate who openly advocates for themselves will be chosen for the federal reserve board. He says such a person cannot be considered for the board any more than for a seat on the supreme court, marking a firm stance on impartial selection. The statement emphasizes nonpartisan, merit based appointments to critical posts.
Norfolk Virginia reports Mrs Shepard a farmer Miss Helen Gaurd has given 35000 for the enlargement of the army at Fort Monroe Virginia. The original fine building is mentioned with the donation.
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