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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1913

Page

5

Bulgarians retreat as Greeks push toward Strumitza

Belgrade reports Bulgaria’s forces flee under Greek assault with nine guns captured and casualties left behind. Servian troops pursue toward Strumitza and Semishiesi while Bulgarians abandon Latip Paovitch. rumors claim 50 000 Bulgarians capitulated near Domizhissar. confirmation scarce.

Istlp Strumitza Semishiesi Belgrade Servia Bulgar Latip Pa@ovitch

Blame for the Wreck Put on Rail Officials

The Interstate Commerce Commission reports Stamford wreck blame rests with railroad operating officers for placing an inexperienced engineer on a high speed passenger train. Trunk brake tests showed adequacy but signals were close. failure to brake in time caused the tragedy. New Haven officials say road policy forced the inexperienced engineer despite protests.

Ponghert Newark New Haven & Stamtford Stamford Interstate Commerce Commission Lome Dougherty Bis Failore New York

X Rays Used to Cure Tuberculosis Reported

Denver July 10 The National Institute of Homeopathy announced successful tuberculosis treatment by X rays. Dr J D Gibson of Denver reported 400 cases with 86 percent success in a paper before the National Society of Physical Therapeutics. The institute tabled a regulation by Henry R Stout proposing withdrawal from allopathic groups under water until drowned.

Denver National Institute of Homeopathy Atlantic City Portland Ore Dresden Germany J D. Gibson National Society of Physical Therapeutics Gibson Henry R Stout Jacksonville

Agnes Roane Atkinson Dies in Smyrna Georgia

Agnes Roane Atkinson two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Spencer R Atkinson Jr died Thursday morning at their home. She was niece of Judge Sam Atkinson and Judge Spencer R Atkinson of the city. The body was taken to Mt Pleasant near Brunewak for funeral and interment.

Agnes Roane Atkinson Mra Spencer R Atkinson Jr Sprehil Nar Smyrna Gabhe Sam 1 . Atkinson Spencer R Atkinson Mt Pleasant Brunewak Ga

Hamilton Acquitted in Buck Hewett Murder Case

Chas Hamilton was preliminary tried before Justice Jo Brown on charges of murdering Buck Hewett in Buford last Saturday. With no eyewitnesses and a box too small to test, all evidence suggested the shooting was justifiable, and Judge Brown dismissed the warrant.

Lawrences Ue Kirle Hamiton Jo Brown Buck Hewett Buford Saturda Wr Hamilton Jurge Brown

Alaska Railroad Bill Proposed in Senate by Poindexter

A bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Poindexter of Washington authorizes the president to construct a railroad in Alaska and to mine coal there. It would allow borrowing nine million dollars and requires that no coal lands be disposed of except under lease.

Washington Alaska Senate Poindexter

Defining a Kindly Nature and Goodness

A concise reflection on the idea of a well bred character, outlining how natural kindness reveals itself through habitual courtesy, restraint, and consideration for others in daily conduct.

Conley Not Right Man Says Mincey

New details emerge in the Mary Phagan case as William Ho Mincey fails to identify Jim Conley at police headquarters during cross examination. Detectives say Mincey insisted he saw a drunken man at Electric and Carter streets on the day of the alleged talk about life insurance but could not positively link Conley to the sighting. The Pinkerton team calls the Mincey affidavit flimsy and reports a broader probe into planted evidence and witness subpoenas tied to Lee, the National Pencil factory night watchman.

William Ho Mincey Jim Conley Phagan Conieys Constitution Harry Scott The Pinkertons Newport Sanford Conley Electric Carter Streets Mincey Fla Conle Wincey Sanford Canley Mary Phapany Tanford Mince Franks Fleotrie Jossitie “Pingt Pinkerton Baed Mary Phagan Harry Stott John Black Blair Thenesta Lee Attorne Bernard Lnappel Graham & Chappell Newt Lee Acotry Haneas Corgus Teo Wo Frank James Conley Lee Hugh Mc Dorsey Ue Murde Ma Phagan FA Stephens Newport Harry Sort Joan Black Starnes Campbell Gs Hpoenas

Tax Equalization Keynote At Banquet To Legislature

At the Piedmont Driving Club banquet honoring Governor John Slaton and Georgia's lawmakers, talks urged tax system equalization to raise state revenue. Governor Slaton, President Anderson, and Speaker Barwell pressed a shift from unequal real estate assessments, aiming to cut the tax rate from five mills to three. About 330 attendees including city leaders and legislators attended, praising cooperation across state interests.

Georgia J Randolph Anderson Senate Piedmont John Mc Slaton Wilmer L Moore Chamber of Commerce Moore Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Slaton Tne City North Georgia South Georgia Anderson Wiliam H Barwell House R K Evans United States Army Frederic J Pavan D Price Wilkinson Brooks Morgan Vo H Kriegshaher W I. Peel J R Smiths Walter G Cooper

Mexicans Angered by American Consul in Cananea

Nogales Mexico July 10 Charles Montague the American consul at Cananea faced local ire after a letter from city clerk F Martinez urged Governor Pesqueira to apply article 11 of the Mexican constitution to expel undesirables. The issue followed Montague refusing to cash a bank draft and claims he signed under threat.

Nogales Mexico Charles Montague Cananéa Martinez Cananea Pesqueira Sonora State Department Washington Frederick Simpich Mercantile Bankin Company American Incern

Panama Demands U.S. Rent For Canal Zone

Panama presses for the first installment of the 18.25 million annual canal zone rental from the United States. Secretary Bryan has delayed payment due Feb 2 amid ongoing negotiations with Colombia over indemnity related to Panama separation. Panama officials Morales and Betancourt visited the State Department seeking release of funds.

Washington Panama United States Isthmian Canal Zone Little Republic Bryan Congress State Department Colombia Root Canal Zone Morales Betancourt

Along Broadway at the Bijou ends run this week

The Bijou theater winds down the popular Alana Broadway engagement amid crowded houses. The next show is Tate aja Carre with Laalyancien in a fresh act, while Valere Begere and company prepare a new sketch lineup, promising a busy season ahead.

Broadway Bijou Alana Broadway Tate Aja Carre URS Bay Theater Valere Begere and Company Pew

Notable Molon Pictures Draw Large Crowd at Crewd Show

In the afternoon and tonight large numbers gathered to see the best nolon pictures. Fans enjoyed the event in comfort and safety. About a hundred people were present, showing strong interest in the cinema.

Molon Pictures

Locomotive Accident Claims Brother In Texas

A man employed by a lumber company was killed when a locomotive driven by his brother collided with a car on Campbell Avenue road. The incident happened about 10 o clock Thursday night with the victim located beneath the engine. He left behind his wife and three brothers. The funeral plans were announced for the following day with burial at the local cemetery.

Newbern S Dallas Txon Poli Lumber M Tse Gtourne Terbert Din Lina Engle Vhs Jenn Rrinsie Tampbelluin Road Titheraly Brothers Willy

Rhodes Co Managers Visit Atlanta In Furniture Buying Tour

Rhodes Co managers general managers and buyers for the Rhodes syndicate are in Atlanta inspecting Atlanta made goods before traveling to western and eastern markets to buy the fall stock. Led by vice president and treasurer, A G Rhodes, the group operates a southern and western furniture chain. Southern managers say the industry is strong with a bright outlook as households shift to higher quality home furnishings.

Rhodes Syndicate of Atlanta Rhodes G Rhodes South Southern

Miss Inez Sebring Shoots Self in Head

Jacksonville July report states 17 year old Inez Sebring daughter of W K Sebring and granddaughter of a former Confederate general attempted suicide by shooting herself in the head. Physicians say she will die. she has suffered melancholia since her mother's death several months ago.

Jacksonville Bla Misa Inc. Sebring W K Sebring Jacksonville W O H Seabring Aeu

Obituary notice for W T Preston WoT Treston

The obituary notes the death at 194 West Pine Street. The family residence is listed and the funeral arrangements are planned with interment at Athinta Park Cemetery. The surviving relatives include a mother and a child. services are scheduled for 7 oclock.

Preston Treston West Pine Streat Esiden Trichy Athinta Park

Swain Heads Teachers Sale fake City Inly 10 -Fageph

Swain as president of Swarthmore College elected president of the National Federation assignment. Unanimous vote re elects Mo Shepferd State superintendent of schools as treasurer. Durand W Spring roof Amma Arbor I continue AN Secretly.

Swain Sale Fake City Swarthmore College Trace Mo Shepferd Tduho Aehoals Treaster Durand Spring Roof

Starving of Convicts Charged to Warden Kennedy

White Plains New York July 10. Indictment charges former Sing Sing warden Juhan Kennedy with starving convicts and furnishing unclean bedding and damp blankets. Prisoners allegedly wore ratty garments without fumigation. Kennedy surrendered, posted $1000 bond after governor discharged him.

White Plains Westchester Unty Gant Juhan Kennedy Sulverteenth Sing Cing Kennedy

Dance at Fort Worth post for enlisted men by postal club

A dance will be held at Fort Worth post gymnasium Friday night for enlisted men hosted by the Fort Worth Sarial club. Music by the 4 veleeith infantry nth land with refreshments served. Admission is $1. Tickets available at 104 m on the Fort Myers parade grounds Ft jersbedy daily invites.

Fort Wotherson Sarial Club Seventeenth Infantry iFort MiPherson Parade Jersbedy

Mystery deepens in envelope clue in pay case

Remnlon experts who examined the pay envelope report they found no fingerprints but note only one side was discovered and the tower side had been torn away. This partial clue adds to the mystery surrounding the case and its connections.

Ball Players Union Membership in Major Leagues Forms

Ball players join the union representing major league baseball players, forming a fraternal group within the national league. The move marks a significant step in collective representation for players and highlights ongoing labor organization efforts in the sport.

Union Nero Lie ¢Lexeland Ameran Leagie Tolay Se Ooall Maxers

Mill Fire Destroys Gulf Lumber Yard and Docks

A fire today destroyed saw and planing mills of Gulf Lumber Co at Santa Rosa Plain and 196 108 feet of lumber. Total loss estimated at 359000. A large warehouse of Cessna Bros and a launch at the docks also burned.

Mrs M L McLendon Heads Georgia Suffragists Again

Mary L McLendon was reelected president of the Georgia Women Suffrage Association as the group wrapped up its session in Atlanta. She urged women to practice voting now and praised clubs for preparing themselves for the ballot while outlining plans for a statewide campaign and next year’s meeting in Decatur.

Womens Mary L. McLendon The Georgia Women Suffrage Association McLendon Mrs McLendon Wes Temple of Labor Trimt Avenue House of Representatives Decatur DeKalb County Equal Suffrage Association Katherine Koch M L Endon A Gresham Auguste Howard A B Waniela Ametia Woodall Mamle Wathews Indorne Sea Sion Beavers Atlanta Association Mre . L. Brewer Fugente Estill Tennie Hart Sibley Department of Legislations and Jetition J J Ansley Marshall Department of Church Work May C Moore S C Osborne Department Civica Mamie Mathews Mra Gardner State Association Atlanta Civic League State Suffrage Association W H Felton Rome Augusta Howard

Resignation Moves Atlanta Civic League Leader to Equal Suffrage Group

Mrs. M C Hardin announced her resignation from an officer post in the Atlante Civic League to join the Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association. She stated it was better to have her suffrage work identified with the association. The league issued resolutions of thanks to the legislature for its courtesies toward suffragists.

Mra M C Hardin Atlante Civic League Civic League Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association

Committee Rejects Three New Counties Amid Debate

A legislative committee rejects proposals to create Evans Hampton and Finns counties. Witnesses from Bulloch and Tattnall oppose Hampton and Finns, citing local opposition though some supporters argue broader benefits. Debates touch on signatures, misrepresentation, and the credibility of petitions submitted to the panel. Colonel L Thomas of Tattnall testifies for Hampton in rebuttal.

Bulloch County Parker Hampton Liberty Hampton County John P Moore Tattnall Evans County Mr Anderson Alfred Deal Anderson Bulloch Finns County Mir Moore Deal L Thomas

50 Southern Grocers Escape Prosecution

In Birmingham Alabama on July 10 the defense began its testimony in contempt hearings against the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association its officers and members. The government struck fifty defendants from further prosecution, including Reeves Tupelo, Kaufman Montgomery, E D Bat elle Arkangel, Max Mayer Little Rock, J A Avant Pensacola, A Kyttenberg Sumter, and others. J A McLaurin testified on the association blue book, described as a complete set of Southern retail grocers rather than a member list, while Sam Phillipa of Memphis, a former president, compared former and current constitutional rules.

Birmingham Ala Southern Wholesale Grocers Association Reeves Tupelo Kaufman Montgomery Bateville Arkangel Max Mayer Little Rock Ark Avant Pensacola Kyttenberg Sumter Fesenthal Jackson Tenn Monroe Jackson Hattlesburg McLaurin Sam Phillipa Mempms Association

Exposure to X rays kills inventor Baker

Hartford July 10. Burton Baker inventor of X ray tube and related devices died at his Imlay street home after months of illness following extensive exposure to X rays. He endured nine operations by surgeons in Philadelphia, New York, and Hartford in attempts to save him. Born August 19, 1870, in New Britain, he pursued science independently without formal higher education.

Hartford Conn Burton ' Ibaker Imlay Street Philadelphia New York Hartford Baker W E Clark DeCosta University of Pennsylvania W Caldwell Hdward Titus Rupert Abbe H Humphreys London Baker Baker New Britain

Local Bottling Works Manager Killed in Train Collision

Oscar Lancaster, manager of a local bottling works, was struck and killed by a Southern Railway passenger train here today. He was riding a motorcycle when the locomotive struck the rear wheel, threw him several yards, and broke his neck. The incident occurred July 1 near the station. Police and railway officials investigated the fatal accident.

Southern Union SC Oscar Lancaster Southern Railway Lancaster

Husband on trial for murder of wife in Andalusia

Sam Spicer Jr stands trial for the murder of his wife Mrs Noble Spicer. About one hundred jurors were summoned. Hamp Gunter, brother-in-law of the defendant, was fined for talking with a juror. The court investigates similar juror approaches. Spicer, a member of a prominent family, allegedly hired a Black man to kill his wife and godfather to mail evidence to hide the crime.

Andalusia Ala Sam Spicer, Jr Noble Gunter Alston Spicer

Tonic that Revs the Blood and Aids the Liver

An old tonic claim suggests it fortifies blood and liver function. The advertisement promotes its energizing effect for adults and mentions benefits to vitality and wellbeing based on traditional use.

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