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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1913

Page

2

Working Girls Home Planned at Suffrage Meeting

Mrs Susan E Cunningham spoke to Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association at Carnegie Library outlining a plan for a Home for Working Girls with a convention room named McLendon Hall at the Belmont Adams house. The group discussed better laws including age of consent set at 21, child labor and sanitation measures, and campaigns for pensions, jail inspection, hotel screening, factory sanitation, and seats for women workers. Delegates from the Georgia Woman's Suffrage Association were announced.

Susan E. Cunningham Fresa Atlanta Enth Sam Ada T. Balla Belmont Addams House McLendoun Fall My Te MeLendon Georgia Association Atlanta Ennal Suffrage Association BM. G. Hardin Taft Hall Helton Georgia Womaan'a Suffrage Association Mary L. McLendon W. H. Felton M. C. Hardin Susan Cunningham M. T. McWhorter Leonard J. Grossman

Louisville Man to Begin Term at Kentucky Penitentiary

Richard Allen, 53, a prosperous New Madrid farmer, is jailed in Louisville and will resume his two year sentence at Frankfort for killing Deputy Sheriff Charles Tucker at Liberty, Kentucky, twenty six years ago. Allen escaped Liberty jail after conviction, lived in Casey County, Kentucky, married, and had seven children.

Louisville Richard Allen New Madrid Frankfort Charles Tucker Elberty Allen Liberty Missouri Tucker Casey County Kentucky

Bribery Trial Looms for German War Office Officers

Berlin July 26 Several officials in the war offices with officer ranks will face court martial July 28. They are charged with taking bribes from Krupp and with treason. The trial will be secret with all participants sworn to secrecy. Reports vary on how many officers are involved, Lokal Anzeiger citing seven, four defense lawyers named. An earlier socialist claim prompted the charges following investigations into Krupp bribery aims. General Von Heringen had downplayed wider involvement. One officer is said to be chief clerk of the commissary department.

Berlin Krupp Loka- Anzeiger Herr Lieb- Knecht Army Navy von Heringen Herz Linbknecht Lokal Anzeiger Chter Commis Sadat Department

Baby TM Congressmen Win Their Protest

Indignant baby members of the House protested lack of office space and forced the decision to add another story to the House office building. Work will begin soon and aim to finish before next spring. Officials believe the addition will prevent further enlargement.

Washington Ti Lg Capitol

Miners Entombed After Rush of Water in Duluth Mine

Five married miners are trapped in Spruce mine No 1 at Blereth Minnesota after a severe rain caused surface water to flood the workings. Ten companions were rescued and two hundred fifty men had entered the mine that morning. Authorities battle crowds seeking news as rescue efforts continue for the five remaining.

Duluth Minn Spruce Mine Blereth Attorta Oliver Iron Mining Company United States Steel Corporation Xaniers Etforts

Stock Exchanged to Dissolve Merger Details

Philadelphia July 18 United States court approved dissolution plan for Pacific and Southern Pacific merger. Exchange of Baltimore and Ohio railroad stock held by Pennsylvania Railroad with Southern Pacific and Union Pacific stock occurred. Southern Pacific stock sold at par while Baltimore and Ohio shares valued differently with an extra $80 cash for one odd preferred share.

Philadelphia United States Court Man Pacific-Southern Pacifc Mercer Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Company Southern Pacifc Union Pacific Southern Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Baltimors and Ohio Union Pacificc Ninn Pacific

Lieutenant Towers Visit to Mother in Rome Ga

Lieutenant J W Towers chief of the aviation corps of the U S Navy arrives in Rome Georgia for a ninety day furlough to visit his mother Mrs W M Towers. He has fully recovered from a 1009 foot fall into Chesapeake Bay and plans to remain in aviation despite friends urging a transfer to another branch.

Rome Jonn Ww. Towers Aviation Corps United States Navy W. M. Towers Eighth Avenue Towers Chesapeake Bar

Sues for 35000 Damages in Georgia Rail Case

In Tifton Georgia on July 16 special reports say Mamie J Pay administratrix for six minor Day children sues Georgia Southern and Florida Railway for 35000 dollars. The husband, a conductor for the defendant, fell from a box car as the train entered Tifton yards on April 16 1913 and was injured.

Tifton Mamie J. Pay T L Day Tift Superior Court Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company

United States Reply Delivered to Japan Over California Land Law

Washington reports the United States delivered its reply to Japan on the California alien land act notes. Five notes exchange since May ended with hopes this may conclude the issue, allowing a judicial test of constitutionality when the Webb–Shen act takes effect. Japan may seek a judicial path if diplomacy stalls, with U S officials ready to assist.

Washington Ameri- Sap California Bryan Chinda Tokio Officeiai Japan Ths Johnson State Department Roosevelt Supreme Court of Audit

Roosevelt Crossing the Bright Angel in Rain

A terrible electrical storm forced Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and party to cross the Colorado River at Bright Angel Canyon. They crossed in a cage suspended from a cable 60 feet above the water as lightning flashed nearby. Roosevelt and Archie and Quentin Alseens were drenched but unharmed.

Grand Canyor Aliz Theodore Roosevelt Uolurafe Bright Angel Cap Yon Bad Lande Houting Grounds Mrhinine

Johnson elected treasurer of Macon county

Maron Ga July 16 Special Cornell last night unanimously elects Harrison Johnson to succeed the late ALA Tinsley as treasurer and to have already assumed duties. Johnson, formerly assistant under Tinsley, is familiar with the office and will serve until December 16 when the term would have expired.

Maron

Market Seeks Global Rice Market After Surplus

The Monthern Rice Growers association held its first annual meeting in Beaumont and formed a committee to sail to Europe in search of buyers for about one million sacks of surplus rice. Members Willeka of New York, Godehaux of New Orleans, and Garvey of Teaumont lead the mission, departing New York on July 18. Southern Rice Growers members hail from Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas.

Beaumont Exes Monthern Rice Growers’ Association Europe Thendere Willeka New York Frank Godehaux New Orleans J. J Garvey Teaument Southern Rice Growers’ Association Louisiania Arkansas Texas

First Woman Receiver Named to U S Land Office

San Francisco July 26 Mrs Grace Cankin of Sonoma California will become the first woman receiver of the United States land office with President Wilson signing the appointment confirmed by the Senate. The post carries an income of four thousand five hundred dollars a year.

San Francisco Wilson Grace Cankin Sonoma Cal United States Land Office Cankin Democratic State Central Committees Washington Senate

Freight car crashes into young woman’s bedroom

Miss Clara Mar sake narrowly escaped injury when a freight car derailment broke from a train and rolled down an embankment into the Star home area July 16. The car halted directly before her bedroom, with several other cars following in the incident.

Hieaxe Clara Marsake Btar

Pendr o ne and Penrose outline tariff bill stance

Senator Pendrone stated no coordinated minority actions against the tariff bill and will reintroduce summer session bids. Senator Penrose said the minority will not mount organized amendments, arguing time is short and the party cannot control the government before the next election. Majority finance members prepared to present an open, explanatory report as debate begins Friday.

Waenington Pendrone Finance Committee Penrose Senate Finance Sim Mots

Plan for refunding U S Z per cent bonds plan discussed

Washington July 11 Democrats on the house banking and currency committee perfected a refunding plan for the 2 percent government bonds forming the currency base. The exchange would be for 3 percent 20 year bonds tax exempt, preserving circulation until redemption. Proceeds from federal reserve bank participation would be used to reduce national debt. Rediscount provisions sparked heated debate as the committee adjourned with the section still under discussion.

Washington Democrats House Banking and Currency Committee Federal Reserve Bank Bis Federal Bank Federal Reserve Board

Revolution brewing in Southern China

Pekin reports July 16 that eight provinces Kiang-Si Kiang-Su Kwang-Si Fo-Kien Sze-Chuen Hu-Nan Nean-Wei and Kwang-Tung plan to declare independence and form a southern Chinese confederacy amid ongoing fighting in Klang-ai. Japanese officers reportedly fight rebels while gunboats are seen in the zone. The German consulate in Nanking is surrounded after a Hankow exile extradition dispute.

Pekin Kiang-Si Kiang-Su Kwang-Si Fo- Kien Sze-Chuen Hu-Nan Nean-Wei Kwang-Tung Klang-ai Nanking Hankow

Dr C D Coker Dies At Home In Ormewood Park

Dr C D Coker a prominent Atlanta physician and lodge member died at his residence in Ormewood Park at 450 pm Wednesday He leaves a wife and siblings including two brothers Paul and Eugene Coker plus five sisters Funeral arrangements will be announced later He was active in St Pauls church and several fraternal orders.

D. Coker Ormewood Park Atlanta Sis Paul CG Eugene A. Coker Susan Wells Fannie Kemp Little Coker Mary L. Coker William Dougherty T. Coker St. Paula Church Minor Masonic Lodge Comanche Tribe of Ren Men Central Shore Independent Order of Flks Gate City Council No Unified American Mechanics

Property Transfers and Deeds in Atlanta Real Estate Market

A long list of property transfers shows numerous warranty deeds mortgages and quit claims in Atlanta. Entries name buyers sellers and locations such as Gordon Street West End Moreland Avenue Highland View and Central Avenue with varied sums and dates in 1910 1912 and 1911 indicating a bustling real estate market and legal notices.

Weat View Cemetery Association C. D L. Raterts Mialiswont Cemetery Corporation W. Humphries Laura Humphries East Side Rucker Johnson, Sr Piedmont Galaary Company Tor West Side Central Avenue Trinity Avenue Julie Cbs Lepert Moreland Avenue Water Street Bert Dialot Harroldstest CoraCaln Company Mra Frances D Moulevard Place Shau-W. L. Sintm I J. Luckie Ann Augusta Allen Isabel Roach Hinman Silzabeth Street Dickey Nas Charles B Benson Z. D Harrison Yonge Street Pittman Sarah T Weachers J. N M. Moore West Plae W. W. Peacock Phosolz Investment Company Northwest Seal Place Houlevard Etrele Keee Afteetter P. Starry Fannieke Starry Southeasl Corner Cambridge Avenuars Kare Cox Te Mire Ivy Street Malgen Vane O. M. Pek C. O. Oglesby East Joldy Pine Street Fostrest Staisn Feet Guy TL. Feh Mics Annie Patoan Harvard Avenue Focknan Street Lane South Side Mayson Tusner Miller'a Atlanta Development Company Nile TB Pakemon North Side Highland View TA Hilahland Avenue Bonda Owen Mary Brant Wilienige Corer Johnson Avenue Howell Street Carae G Nathan Manansoh Onde Ormewood Confederate Avenue Bedie L. Nolan Dizon Andrews Gordon Street Porrest Perk Land Company South Jenn Wooe Preserving Company Northvre

Prof Reinsch Chosen Minister to China

Washington July 16 Dr Paul B Reinsch professor of political economy at the University of Wisconsin has been selected for minister to China His name likely will be sent to the senate Friday He is an authority on Oriental topics and far eastern politics with works translated into Japanese Chinese Spanish and German He was born in Mirauke in 1869 educated in Berlin Rome and Paris and began college army service at Wisconsin in 1899 He has been active in Pan American conferences Later at Juderbog Germany July 16 Lieutenant Stoll an army aviator died today from injuries in an aeroplane accident on the military aerodome His machine struck a tree during a landing after a flight and overturned injuring both occupants the passenger was uninjured

Washington Paul 3. Reinsch University of Wisconsin China Reinsch Senate Reinseh Mirauke Berlin Rome Paris Amy Juderbog Germany Taeutenant Stoll Stoll

Gas Meter Robbery at Shoe Shop on Mari Setta Street

Burglars broke into a shoe shop at 171 Mari setta street last night around 11 o’clock and forced the gas meter to give up its contents but touched nothing else. Heere Bartin and Alewine reported the case but by early morning no clue to the thief had been found.

Marisetta Street Heere Bartin Alewine

Mother Sells Her Pretty Daughter for $30 in Milwaukee

Milwaukee reports accuse Henry Herzog and Paul Boy of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after allegedly buying Anna Garza, one year old, from her mother Mrs. Margaret Garza for $30 and shipping her to Phillipsburg. The mother later confessed and helped police recount the incident.

Milwaukee Wis Anna Garza Vphillipsburg N. JL Henry Herzog Paul Boy Margaret Garzo Anna

Initiative defeated by North Carolina commission

Raleigh July 16 the North Carolina constitutional amendment commission voted by a one vote margin to report adversely on the proposed initiative and referendum amendment to the state constitution Governor Craig opposed the measure while Chief Justice Alar spoke in its favor. Duluth July 16 linseed prices noted with various July and December quotations in the market report.

Raleigh N. G North Carolina Constitutional Amendment Commission Craig Alar

Live Stock Markets Report From Kenya and Teaman City

July 10 Kenya hogs and cattle prices listed with bids and receipts. Pigs and beef mixed values show cattle and veal ranges, plus yearly sheep and lamb figures. July 16 Teaman City rounds include hogs and cattle with prices, receipts, and regional totals.

Kenya Teaman City Ntekar Pring Fed Addthern Beltars

Market Report From Louisville July 16 79moo Prices

A chaotic OCR fragment from Louisville reports dairy and produce pricing with references to market steady higher receipts numbers and assorted items. It mentions New York and Kansas City dates and various product terms but is garbled and partially unreadable.

Bieher Rodge SS. Loulaville Cardle Rectipta Roods Ange

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