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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1914
Page
9
Special Will Burch, who shot and killed his brother John Burch in front of the latter’s business in Athens Saturday night, learned of the crime and, learning of it, attempted death by his own action. He was sent for the sheriff and taken to the new county jail.
A prisoner was moved to the fourth floor jail of the new courthouse after a long night. He woke at his mother’s home, asked for a drink, and reportedly attempted to shoot himself but was restrained. He gave no statement about the shooting, claiming ignorance. Earlier, as a young man, Bureh killed a boy by accident and later killed a black woman, but faced no indictment. He was acquitted last year of highway robbery, while two companions, Robert Lilly and Pinckney Hillard, were convicted and sent to the chain gang.
Jam Bell, living in Savannah, was arrested for the murder of a Black woman on Fenwick Street in 1898. Indictment found sixteen years later after officials searched city files. Bell fled to South Carolina swamps, worked in rice fields, and was captured after recognition by an old freeman in Savannah. Witnesses remaining include 15 eye witnesses expected to testify at the coming superior court term.
John B Burn files in Superior Court alleging infidelity and drunkenness by wife Argel Burn. He seeks absolute divorce and custody of three children including a one year old. He cites a disorderly conduct arrest of Wes Burt and asks the court to issue summons and prevent removal of children from the city.
An elderly couple, natives of Scotland who moved to the county about twenty years ago, were found Sunday in their Tallapoosa area cabin three miles north of Bremen. The man lay in a back room, speechless and precarious, while the woman lay unconscious in a small room. Both had no relatives in the country.
Raleigh July 1 Governor Craig sent a letter to Governor Blease requesting permission for North Carolina troops to pass through South Carolina for an Augusta encampment in August If refused the transport will move by boat from Wilmington to Savannah, as readied plan in event of denial.
Monday's session of the house devoted to reading a batch of new bills and some third readings. Several measures passed, including those affecting charter provisions for schools and colleges, revival of corporate charters, and a proposal to open inland waterways in Camden County. One bill on railroad supervision failed, with debates over crossing construction costs and toll provisions. An amendment to include universities in charter provisions for schools and churches was debated, with potential Methodist university implications.
Nancy White, 15, was shot in the forehead at her home near Ashburn by Charles Smith, a young farmer. She lies in a coma with doctors says she may not survive. Smith fled after the shooting leaving an old rusty revolver behind. authorities search for him led by Sheriff Sherman King. The motive appears Jealousy as Smith had pursued Nancy despite warnings from her father Berry White.
President Wilson invited S R Bertron head of a New York banking house to dine at the White House on Wednesday to discuss business conditions and antitrust policy. A Kansas City delegation and other leaders are expected as well. Responding to favorable letters from business figures, Wilson believes antitrust legislation should pass this session, despite mixed chamber of commerce referendum results.
Special coroners jury charges Policeman Ben Barden with murder after Wil Green, drunk and disorderly, fired at him in the street. Barden and an unknown white man were later found with Green dead from two head wounds. no arrests yet. jury adjourned to continue inquiry.
A report on Jim Conley, convicted as an accessory in Mary Phagan’s murder, lamenting prison fare and confinement. Judge Hill orders further investigation to decide if Conley should serve a twelve month sentence in the state chain gang.
Court appoints receivers for United States Light Company over insolvency risk. Board alleged mismanagement left company with 46 million capital and 3 million in assets. directors listed include Phelps, Hawley, Cromwell, Avernsin, Walker, and Mowre. judge Havel declares the firm solvent in filing.
Thomas Cochran, a boy from Barnesboro, died after a burglar trap misfired. The incident reportedly involved a loaded gun placed to fire when a cellar door opened, leading to fatal injuries from shot to the lungs as the body was found outside the rear of the store. The coroner was informed after authorities were notified.
Richard Croker will come back to New York from Ireland in September to challenge Charles Murphy for Tammany leadership. Walker, Croker's confidant, says Croker carries confessions to publish that could deal a major blow to Murphy and renew efforts against him.
Washington reports that Graham Clark, expert on cotton textiles, has been assigned by Secretary Redfield to lead a branch office in the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce at Atlanta. He will investigate to promote southern commerce from Richmond to New Orleans, drawing on extensive foreign trade experience and familiarity with consular reports.
In New York hundreds viewed ashes of three explosion victims shown at the rear of the anarchist headquarters on Lexington Avenue. Police barred exhibition at the Union Square memorial meeting held Saturday.
Secretary Wilson telegraphs textile and boot and shoe manufacturers across New England and neighboring states asking if they can employ unemployed Salem victims of the fire. Massachusetts union labor folk have been asked for suggestions in this relief effort.
In Carterville on July 13 a comic scene unfolds in a Marietta drug store as Newt Morris confronts Governor John W. Slaton ex Governor Joseph M Brown and Solicitor General Herbert Clay. Morris declares the moment too hot then drinks with the officials before a farcical street retreat unfolds.
Herman Bryant of Gainesville Ga shot and killed Pete Grier after a heated dispute linked to an old quarrel. Bryant, arrest noted, claimed the act was necessary to save his life amid threats from Grier. An inquest was held. Bryant remains in jail awaiting further proceedings.
Obituary notices list Kilgert, Kilgore, and Craig families with survivors in Georgia towns including College Park, Villa Rica, Atlanta, and Barnesville. Funeral rites set at Lolkwe Park cemetery, West View, Pooles chapel, and local arrangements to follow for multiple ages, spouses, children, and siblings.
Washington reports President Wilson faces a crowded field for the Supreme Court seat once held by Justice Lurton. Attorney General James Clark McReynolds heads the list, with Lindley M. Garrison and John W. Davis among other mentioned names. The Senate party balance, age retirements, and geography influence the choice amid ongoing political maneuvering.
Washington July 13 Eleven boy scouts from Pittsburg who hiked to Washington were received by President Wilson and planned to walk from here to Philadelphia. The group includes twenty scouts who undertook the long journey as a goodwill trek.
The fragmentary notices report deaths and survivors including J E Webb in Decatur at 78, Nattle Owen aged 27 at 257 South Humphrey Street with mother Mrs Mirsie Owen and siblings, and a Miss Mings M Owen with pending funeral arrangements. Additional lines reference a Mr Crawfordsville Florida death and services at Grace Street church with Dr Jones officiating.
Mrs Emma Wells aged 30 died Monday morning at 4 30 at her Scottdale residence. She is survived by her mother Mrs A G Harrison four brothers and four sisters. The body is at Pooles channel and will be moved to Athens Ga at noon for funeral and interment.
Health authorities announce a citywide plague eradication plan using 31760 traps including 6718 more snap traps and 2680 cages, with 10490 snap traps and 3100 cages to follow after today’s order. W M C Rucker of the U S Public Health Service oversees the effort and meets cotton merchants and port officials to secure cooperation. No deaths or new cases reported.
A 50 year old man named Pett was arrested in Lexington on July 13 for kidnapping the daughter of an elderly Harnett County man. The girl had disappeared for over a week while Pett and the girl traveled, and Keen reportedly observed Pett take the girl from her father who opposed her conduct. Pett and the girl are being held in Lexington by local authorities for the Farnett authorities.
Fredericksburg Va July 13 a farmer Lose Moore his wife and three children were struck by lightning while picking berries on their Locust Grove area farm. The family sought shelter beneath a big tree but were killed when the bolt struck. Neighbors found the bodies after a search began for the missing family.
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