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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1913

Page

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Railroads Win Injunction Halting Mileage Pull Order

Judge grants sweeping injunction delaying the Georgia railroad commission and traveling groups from enforcing a mileage pull on trains set for February 1. The suit pauses penalties and court decision on a permanent injunction set for February 7. Defendants include Georgia railroad officials and traveling associations.

Southeast W PD Ellis Superior Court Georgia Railroad Commission Railroad Commission Souuhoun Railway Bealevard Air Vie Louisville and Nashville Central of Georgia Atlantic Coast Line Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Nashville Chattanooga Pt Louis Georgia, Southern and Florida Charlieston and Western Carolina Railroad Murphy Candie Fo F Gray George Hulyer Paul B Trammell Joe Perry Allroad J WK Hines Campbell Wallace Georgia Travelers Protective Association Georgia Travelers Association Florida United Commercial Travelers Ff Broyles Lounsbill To Hollingsworth Georgia Division The Shackhford Legisig

Girl’s Grand Jury Testimony Triggers Murder Arrest

Augusta dated report details a teen girl who testified before a grand jury leading to the arrest of John Wary Johnson on a murder charge. The witness, previously silent and dazed, identified Johnson as the shooter in a strike related incident from October 9, naming two other suspects, Lester DD Young and William S. Kennedy, and describing the scene at a streetcar stop and a nearby drink stand.

Augusta Mvnterlong Magale Bryant John Wary Johnson Jath Maggie Bitters Girt Frank Kelly Alian Lichenstein Brooklyn Allen Brooks Kelly Brooks Johnson Gary Lester DD Young D Company William 8. Kennedy Brooke Sehr

Alfonso Plans to Visit States

London January 24 It is stated that there is a probability that King Alfonso of Spain will visit the United States possibly next summer if the political situation in his kingdom permits It seems Alfonso has shown interest in a trip to the United States as a visit to that country by his war minister’s son has been long desired The Spanish government is reportedly seriously considering carrying out the kings wishes and during a conversation with Senor Izcara the republican leader and vice president of the Spanish chamber of deputies Alfonso said he was considering making a voyage to the American continent

London Alfon 80 Spain United States Alfonso Senorizcara Spanish Chamber of Deputies

Peace or War Hangs on Turkey Reply to Powers Note

London dispatches report Allies await Turkey’s response to the powers note amid Balkan tension. The new Turkish government struggles to appoint a foreign minister while debates over Adrianople and future steps unfold. Delegates remain cautious, fearing Russian intervention and potential counter revolutions.

Tasia Sheik-Ul-Isham Europe Russia Balkan London Niselesa Constantinople Enver Boy

Railroads fight injunction over mileage pull at hearing

Commission and Travelers plan renewed battle to block a permanent injunction against the railroad commissions order to reduce train mileage. Murphy Candler says the commission will present its case. travelers officials expect a court appeal, likely to the court of appeals, after the February 3 hearing.

Strong Hight Murphy Candler Railroad Commission Wr Candle Fed Travelers’ Protective Association J H Andrews Georgia W. Loundsbury Tice Georgia ‘Travelers’ Association Lould Court of Appeals Fae Superior Coumt

Benton County Girl Wins Jersey Calf at State Fair

Miss Myrtle Hardin of Benton County Tennessee arrived in Atlanta registering at the Piedmont hotel after winning the Jersey calf at the Tennessee state fair and receiving 420 dollars in money. She is a member of the Girls' Canning Clubs of Tennessee and, though still a student, carried herself with notable dignity as she prepares for the national corn show.

Tennessee Columbia Jennie Sue Fortier Shelby County Myrtie Hardin Benton Virginia Moore US Department of Agriculture Sylvia Richmond Hamilton County Mary Duncan Bradley County M L. Hardin Benton County Inma Dooly Myrtle Hardin Benton Count Girls' Canning Clubs of Atlanta Regis Piedmont

Will Investigate Boarding Houses Amid City Debate

The pole committee led by A 3B Colcord announces personal investigations into boarding house permit refusals following Chief Beavers' vice crusade. Mayor Woodward argues the police chief has too much power, urging independent inquiries while a faction resists dictating policy. The issue centers on curbing police raids and granting square deals to former district inmates.

Pole James L. Beavers Beavers James G. Woodward Woodward Claude L. Ashley J. W Ogdens Ogden Www J Kuy Henderson Hotel Knoxville Tonn Vuolcoid

Husband Worst ed in Fight Over Wife

Simon S Miller a granite dealer at 270 East Fair Street was badly wounded and then released from police custody after a confrontation with J O Carroll city health inspector over alleged relations with Miller’s wife Laura Miller Carroll was arrested on disorderly conduct charges and bond set at 257 The incident followed Miller’s claim Carroll attacked him with a heavy blow on the sidewalk and in the dispute Mrs Miller was cited as the key witness with police noting a prior altercation between Carroll and Miller and an eyewitness report from Elizabeth George on Pratt Street

Simon S Miller East Fair Street J O Carroll Bass Street Miller Grady Hospital Carroll Recorders Court Laura Miller Wight Willer Last Fair Street Inspector Carrott Miller Miler Qairoli Fall Street Carrol Ford and Daley Fair Street Elizabeth George Gir Uving Pratt Street

Gotham Gardons Riot In Streets Amid Hotel Strike

New York January 24 a wave of disturbances hit hotel and restaurant districts as thousands of striking waiters and supporters overran streets. Rioters attacked patrons and threw bricks. a hotel proprietor J B Ragan claimed guards and police protected doors at the Knickerbocker. A cook, Dominick Leonora, was left with a fractured skull and in serious condition after a riot clash near the McAlpin.

New York J B Ragan Knickerbocker Ragan Itagan Ritz Carlton Carlton House Waldo Wiener Ves Harburger Sulzer McAlpin

M. and M. Bonus Vote Offer Closes This Afternoon

The Constitution announces that at 3 o'clock this afternoon the bonus vote offer for the M. and M. contest ends. Entrants must submit combinations by then or lose a full week’s work. The contest office reports heavy activity and urges rapid participation to boost standings.

Finance sheet overstates Atlanta revenue amid school funding clash

City finances show a 1913 anticipated revenue of about 198000, with 108000 more than 1912 actual. Finance committee amended the sheet, adding 48000, while Mayor Woodward opposed. key projects include Tech High equipment, Grady hospital funds, Cen tral Ave drainage, and street improvements as factions clash over funds.

Atlanta James G Woodward W. G. Humphrey John S Candler Woodward Humphrey Tech High Gienn Street Central and Southern Second Ward Central Avenue Unon Fair Street Grady Hospital DeKalb Avenue Carnegiebrary McClelland Lynch Knight Finance Committee Mitchell Whitehall Corner Pryor

Weather Prophecy Local Rains and Colder Weekend

Local forecast for Georgia calls for rain and cooler conditions this Saturday, followed by a fair Sunday. Report notes low near 59 with higher and mean temperatures not specified. Rainfall data and monthly and year-to-date deficits are incomplete in the available text.

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