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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1913

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Lump Accessory in Murder Plot States Warrant

Witnesses for relatives say Lump and Mrs Crawford schemed for fortune. A warrant charging Fred Lamp of New York as accessory before and after the fact in the Joshus B Crawford murder case was sworn before Magistrate Girardeau. The plan allegedly began in Florida with Lump and Crawford, with claims of romance and money tied to Crawford’s death and Lump’s future inheritance.

Girardeau Fred Lamp New York Joshus B. Crawford Lamp Atlanta Joseph James Crawford Heirs Florida Lump Crawford James St! Wugugtine Lump Lump Tlanta

Man Who Shot Roosevelt to Leave Insane Asylum

Jonn hhrank, the man who attempted to assassinate Theodore Roosevelt on October 12, is expected to be removed from the Northern hospital for the insane in Oshkosh Wisconsin to the state prison at Van Slyke. The move follows prior custody and legal proceedings.

Roosevelt Oshkosh Wis Jonn' Hhrank Pedsore Roosevelt Milwaukee Northern Hospital van See

Committee votes down state board of tax equalizers

In a 13 to 9 vote the Ways and Means Committee decided not to include a state board of equalizers in the tax revision bill, favoring county boards instead. The Lipscomb substitute preserves county boards but removes state authority, with a minority report promised by Swift and allies. The bill sets six year terms for county equalizers appointed by the courts, with pay between two and five dollars per day, to review returns after January and fix assessments, subject to a taxpayer hearing upon dispute.

House Committee On Ways and Means State Board of Equalizers Lipscomb Epscomb Sheppard Sumter County Boards of Equalizers State Board of Equalization Swift Muscosee House Senate Garlington Richmond Cole Janea Coweta Melson Myrick Rainey Wheatley Bullard Cooper DeVaughan Dorris Evans Jones Lowndes McGehee Superior Court

Wanted three rooms in one day for couple with no children

Three rooms advertised as available for a couple with tight housekeeping and no children at 105 West Baker, Atlante, owner seeking tenants. The ad appeared Tuesday and was discontinued that evening after rooms were filled. contact Main 5000.

Thade Atlante West Baker

Mrs Peel to Preside Over Open Meeting on Suffrage

Mrs Peel will preside at an Atlanta suffrage meeting to be held next Tuesday evening in Taft hall. About 40 prominent men and women will speak five minutes each on why women should or should not vote. Mrs Peel emphasizes a balanced, educational discussion without advocating a specific stance.

Mrs. Peel Atlanta William Lawson Peel American National Bank Taft Hall Georgian Senate Soc Georgia Empire South Peel Commonwealth

Angry husband shoots alleged home wrecker in Savannah

J L George shot Henry J McClellan, a boarder in his wife’s house, after declaring he would kill him. McClellan died within an hour from a bullet near the heart. George surrendered to police and cited alleged intimate ties between McClellan and his wife. Both men worked for Savannah’s streets and lanes department. no eyewitnesses.

Savannah J L George Henry J McClellan McClellan George J. Beck Streets and Lanen Department

Gwyn Quits The Churchman Editor Resigns

New York announces the resignation of Rev. Herbert B Gwyn as editor of The Churchman, the New York weekly for the Protestant Episcopal church. Rev. Dr. Milo H. Gates also resigns, with Rev. Charles W. Gilbert to assume charge temporarily.

Gwyn Churchman New York Herbert B Gwyn Protestant Episcopal Church Milo H. Gates Council of Advice Charles W. Gilbert

Jasper Smith Denies Being Knocked Down by Mrs. Sallie Alexander

A Crawford murder trial witness, Mrs. Sallie Alexander of Henry County aged 56, testifies she struck Jasper Smith with a right fist and knocked him down in a dispute over rent. Smith disputes the claim saying he rose and ran, while he expresses anger at the testimony.

Jasper N. Smith Jack Sallie Alexander Henry County Crawford Auditor Anderson Jesper Smith Low Jasper Smith

Brantley Named on Blacklist by Lobby Ire in Tariff Saga

Washington July 15 Senate lobby inquiry focused on Mulhall correspondence. Key witness Mulhall identified a blacklist of congressmen supposedly targeted by manufacturers including W. G. Brantley of Georgia. He cited a list allegedly prepared to knock out named lawmakers and outlined tariff commission ties to the National Association of Manufacturers.

W. G. Brantley Georgia Senate Marta E. Mulhall National Manufacturers’ Association Brantley Congress Crantley Washington Martin M. Mulhall Mulhall Senator Reed Reed James BE. Watson Watson Candler Mississippi Hamlin Missouri Danforth New York Payne Lever South Carolina Graham Ylinais Lobeck Nebraska Beall Texas Stephens John HH Bowman D. C Pennsylvania Lloyd Clark Humphreys Carter Oklahoma W. G Hull Tennessee Bulkley Ohio Burgess Towner Town Focht Gardner Massachusetts Henry George, Jr R. L Hinds Maine Lindbergh Minnesota Rees R. R Kansas Reilly

Wilson Asked to Name Salary to Keep Bryan on Job

Washington July 15 Bell attacks Senator Smith over Gainesville post master appointment and Hardy’s defeat. Bell accuses Smith of influence for favorable patronage while denying interloper interference. Bryan says he will lecture to supplement his $12,000 state salary and remains committed to serving as secretary of state.

Wilson Bryan A. S. Hardy John Corrigan, Jr Washington Senator Smith A. 3 Hardy Gainesville Representative Bell Bell Mr. Bell Smith Georgia Hig A. 8 Wardy White House Washington Today Bristow Senate Kern Capitol Brian Insuen Saad Thomas Jefferson Edmund Randolph John Marshall James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams Henry Clay Martin van Buren Danial Webster John C Calhoun James Buchanan William H. Seward James G Bierne Thomas F. Bayard Walter Q. Gresham Richard Olney

Wearing Slit Skirt Sparks Richmond Indecent-Exposure Arrest

In Richmond on July 15 Major Ainshe and Police Chief Werner announced the first arrest on record for wearing a slit skirt. Blossom Browning, the arrestee, was booked at the stationhouse and friends posted bail for her appearance before Justice Crutchfield the next morning. A crowd blocked Broadway near the picture show section as the incident unfolded. Browning claimed the dress was fashionable, purchased at a licensed department store, and she has retained counsel.

Richmond

Franchise Offer Refused by Venice County Club Leader

Major, president of the Venice County Leave Baseball club, rejected a $206000 offer for the team today. The bid came from a syndicate including John McGraw of New York, tied to an effort to relocate or control the franchise in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cal Venice County Clib John McGraw New York

Downtown grocers offer tempting items and home goods

City shoppers are reminded of frequent grocer specials as advertised. Juicy lemons, ripe peaches, meadow gold butter, granulated sugar, fresh eggs, Maxwell House coffee and more are showcased. Also advertised are bed canopies to block flies and mosquitoes, Spring-back and Ceiling canopies, and new Mohair menswear, with suit prices around $20.

Maxwell House

Local Showers Forecast for Georgia Wednesday and Thursday

Local showers are expected in Georgia on Wednesday and probably Thursday. Temperature details are unclear with a reported high of 89 and low near 78. Rainfall figures show 0.50 inches in the past 24 hours and a 58 inch deficiency since January 1 as per the local weather report.

Georgia

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