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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1914

Page

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Portland Police Refuse to Watch Victor Innes in Nelms Case

Portland police decline Chief Beavers request to surveil Victor E. Innes amid the Nelms sisters disappearance citing no formal charge. Atlanta police continue watch as Gulf coast searches extend to Pass Christian Biloxi Gulfport and Petit Bois Island amid stormy seas and mystery.

Beavers Man of Mystery Nelms Portland Ore Victor E. Innes Nelms Sisters Innes Atlanta Salt Lake City The Constitution Wessels Gulf Coast Pass Christian Biloxi Gulfport Miss Sherif J. C. Elmer Lower Mississippi Gulf Petit Bois

Atlanta to Win Methodist University Bid Sparked by Banquet

A lengthy Atlanta bid for the Methodist university gathers momentum as theSouthern Methodist Church commission nears a final site decision. Atlanta pledges include cash, Wes ley Memorial assets, and promises of additional funds. Birmingham countered with opposition and a separate offer, while Bishop Candler clarified his position. The commission planned to issue a ruling soon, with Atlanta and Birmingham vying for the project.

Atlanta Methodist University Great Wesley Memorial Enterprises Gate City Educational Commission of Tha Southern Methodist Church Commission Birmingham J. H. McCoy A. J. Lamar W. G. Thomas Chattanooga Plato Durham Charlotte N. C Warren Candler P. G. Sheok Chamber of Commerce Shook Wrltn Nashville Bishop Candler Tha Mmethodist University Mr. Shoek Blahay Candler Asa G. Candler Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Mc. Candler Bishop Candleraten Mr. Shook Wesley Memorial Enterprises Birmingham College Edwin P. Ansley Pell Wilkinson Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Preston Arkwright Methoodists

Equalization Law Cuts Ware Tax Rate in 1914

Waycross Ga July 15 Special Because of a large rise in tax returns due to the new tax equalization law Ware's tax rate for 1914 was reduced by half a mill from 7 mills to 6. The cut reduces county revenue by 4000 dollars but officials expect continued Ware growth to offset the loss. Lane Fifty Years Old Washington July 15 Secretary Lane marks his fiftieth birthday with a day of flowers and congratulations from many quarters.

Clfinton Payton Thompson Nesto Washington, D. C Cldton Payton Frances Borders Thompson Clinton Payton Clinton Payton Washington Atlanta C. P."thompson West Baker Street Taunter Hasterd Borders Thompson Southern West Baker Francis Boders Waycross Ware Lane

Editor Sues Preacher Over Georgia Day Law

Norfolk July 15 Colonel A B Williams editor of The Roanoke Times filed a slander suit against Rev B Lacy Hoge pastor of Spurgeon Memorial Baptist church over a sermon criticizing Williams report on Georgia prohibition conditions. Williams planned criminal libel action but counsels advised slander suit with damages to be announced in declarations tomorrow.

Norfolk A. B. Williams Roanoke Times, Today B. Lacy Hoge Spurgeon Memorial Baptist Church Williams Georgia Roanoke Willams Hoge

The Constitution Bureau of Information Seeks Rooms and Board

For those seeking lodging The Constitution offers a free Bureau of Information. List boarding houses or available rooms with The Constitution Boarding and Rooming House Information Bureau. Telephone Main 2000 Atlanta.

The Constitution Bureau of Information Atlanta

Thaw awarded income from estate amid insanity dispute

After six months of legal fights in Pittsburg Judge James W. Over ruled to grant Harry K. Thaw $160 778 income from his father’s estate despite trustees’ assertions of insanity Thaw sought $30 000 to cover legal costs beginning last January Fidelity Title and Event Co trustees sought examination Thaw refused prompting remittal and denial of that motion

Pittsburg Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Thaw James W. Over Fidelity Title and Event Company Attemats Wee

State May Place Ban on Tobacco and Cigarettes

A Senate committee reported favorably a substitute for a bill to prohibit sale and free distribution of tobacco products and cigarette papers with penalties up to 100 dollars. Mrs. T. K. Patterson argued the bill, citing four thousand Georgia mothers and widespread youth use. The measure also targets stores and businesses, while a separate salary bill for solicitors general advanced, setting pay at 3000 dollars with existing fees. debates on amendments and house hearings continue in Atlanta.

Searcy Senate Jess Chan T. K. Patterson Woman's Christian Eee Ace Union Georgia State Reformatory G. ¥. Harrell Smith House Supreme Courts Courts of Appeal Allen Atlanta Andrew Cole Hole Clayton County Fulton Penerans Lindsey Peyton Tyson Irwin Supreme Court of Georgia Court of Appeals General Assembly Turner Sweet

Huerta Resigns and Carbajal Becomes Mexican President

General Victoriano Huerta resigns from the provisional presidency as Francisco Carbajal is named president and takes the oath in a ceremony with deputies and senators. The capital stabilizes, theaters and cafes are crowded, and the public mood shifts toward hope for peace despite the turbulent political move.

Huerta Viva Huerta Francisco Carbajal Mexico City General Huerta General Blanquet Puerto Mexico National Palace Carba Victoriano Huerta Mexican Republic Senate Chamber of Deputies Prancisco Carbajal Victoriano Carbajal Vera Cruz Tmerto Mexico

LAW OR SMITH ASKS LITTLE JOE

Joseph M. Brown launches his Georgia campaign card posing the question Who do you prefer the law or Smith He questions party dissension and Hoke Smiths leadership and cites past actions including part rates county unit disfranchisement and the seventeenth amendment debate prompting readers to consider his challenge to Smith in the U S Senate race Continued on Page Three.

Joseph M. Brown Georgia Smith Senator Smith Mane Cail People of United States Mike Smith Washington City Hokesmith Railroad Commission Senate Georgis

Local Thunder Showers Forecast Near Prophecy

Prophecy region expected to see local thunder showers with potential brief downpours. Weather service cautions residents to secure loose outdoor items and monitor updates for any weather advisories in effect today.

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