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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
6
A bloody bludgeon was found near the Phagan case scene at the National Pencil factory. Leo Frank is said to possess the weapon, claimed by defense as key evidence and linked to a possible motive. Detectives secured the club after a long search, amid secrecy surrounding its discovery.
Charlie Smith of the Chicago National League team is reported seriously ill in Philadelphia after a double header here today. Acriting to members, Smith is in Boston with heart trouble and serious condition as of latest updates.
Georgia prison expert Philip Weltner argues indeterminate sentences boost safety and reform. He says fixed terms fail to deter or reform, while flexible jail time with potential release encourages work and good behavior, and notes many states already adopt this approach. He lists several states pursuing reform.
The chamber of commerce board met in special session Tuesday and is understood to have set a price on the four upper floors of the new Chamber building at Auburn and Pryor streets for the permanent manufacturers exhibit committee of Atlanta. Brooks Morgan chairs the exhibit panel which has several proposals under review and favors occupying the four upper floors. The committee will report soon on the definite location.
Heavy showers end a long dry spell that had threatened crops and water supplies. Wells, branches and railway lines suffered as drought stretched across Futageraid area. City waterworks had been supplying engines with water along the Qelila Southern sea board and A HON A.
National Realty Wien Felder hints Atlanta could secure the 1916 convention of the Association of Real Estate Exchanges. Major Woodward will draft the invitation and resolution, with Alderman Ragsdale presenting it to Atlanta delegates, boosting the city’s prospects for home buyers, manufacturers, and promoters.
Timothy Lingfang Lew, a University of Georgia student, spoke at the opening of the Ring Ying Lo restaurant on 861 North Broad Street. He urged that if people observe and learn from others, the world would improve, praising Atlanta businessmen and noting his intent to study American customs.
A lengthy appellate record lists numerous cases from Georgia courts with judges and attorneys named, detailing alleged errors in city and superior court rulings. The document catalogs parties such as Brown, Morgan, Walker, Evans, and many firms, noting errors and settings across multiple counties and dates.
Six candidates stand in contention for Mercer University presidency. The committee includes Judge J C Metall of Quitman as chair, with E Mallars of Macon, J T Stapleton of Colquitt, Judge Alvin D. Freeman of Newman, and Dr J T Bennett of Atlanta. Names include Dr W L Picked pastor in Savannah, Dr W Landrum of Louisville, Professor W L Brittain, Professor E T Holmes, Dr T W Qhelsey, and others. Announcement expected within days.
Augusta July 2 Special reports that after months of determined effort police broke a gang of burglars who had terrorized the city. A well known local jeweler captured a negro burglar. three companions were arrested on French Street. The gang, including white members, had been looting residences and businesses across several states. Frank Blanchard and another unnamed man provided crucial information leading to arrests. The capture ends a wave of burglaries that disturbed Augusta’s peace.
Washington July 22 President Wilson nominated Royal Meeker of New Jersey to be commissioner of labor statistics and Preston C West of Oklahoma to be assistant attorney general assigned to interior department Meeker, a Princeton professor of political economy and friend of the president, has worked on labor issues and the eastern railroad strike situation and on currency matters.
The state senate voted 27 to 10 to approve the Tarver recovery bill after a two hour debate. An amended substitute by Senator Miller was defeated, and two amendments failed or passed as noted, with the measure advancing amid edits to who may receive damages and how funds are allocated. Also on the ballot were amendments relating to Hollean town charter and state institution trustees vacancies.
Peter Green a Huntley farmer 60, was gored by a bull in his pasture when a three man road party diverted the animal with a passing car. The driver rammed the bull away, three Green ribs broken, but he will recover.
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