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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1913

Page

14

Grand Circuit Races Opens With Record Breakers at Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids hosts the third annual Grand Circuit meet with ideal weather and a large crowd. First Union driven by Doc Tanne lowers Michigan track marks, including a 206.3 trotting record. Hamburg Bellest sets a new state pace record at 1:39.5. Long Worth B wins the 205 pace with a 2:02.5 semanral record in straight heats. Walter Cochato, a favorite, finishes third and is suspended for twelve days with driver Legg. Creosote wins the 210 trot heat in 2:09.5 and Grand Marcat takes the next three heats at 2:08 and change.

Grand Rapid Todas Grand Rapids First Union Doc Tanne Michigan Comstock Dudie Archdale Hamburg Bellest Detroit

Watkinsville Defeats Levingjo 2–0 In Soaring Victory

Watkinsville defeated Levingjo 2 to 0 in a ball game played here on July 28. Special notes indicate a decisive win by the Watkinsville team.

Watkinsville Leving Jo

Bacon Celebrated As the Baby Senator in Georgia

By John Corrigan Jr in Washington on July 28 Special. Senator Bacon, entering his 32nd year in the Senate, took the oath for the fourth time and became the first man elected by popular vote for a U S senator in Georgia. He was escorted to the vice president’s desk by Sen Hoke Smith as colleagues congratulated him and joked about his reputation as a shark on senatorial customs.

John Corrigan Washington Bacon Senate United States Senate Hoke Smith Smith Georgia United States Mr Bacon John Corrigan, Jr White House Adam & Pattern Oklahoma Register of the Treasury Wilson South Senator Smith Senator Gore Smith Gore Gora Patterson Robert S Hudspeth New Jersey Democratic National Campaign Committee Alexander Walter Colored West Gore McAdoo Treasury Pattersons Avance Committee Simmons North Carolina Stone Missouri Williams

Legislator Convicted of Accepting Bribe in WV Senate Run

Webster Springs WoVa reports that Lou Rhodes, member of the West Virginia legislature, was found guilty of accepting a bribe connected to the recent United States senate contest. He becomes the fourth of seven legislators tried on bribery charges. prior convictions include state Senator Ben Smith and Delegates Rath Duff and Dr WF Ashby.

Webster Springs WoVa Lou Rhodes Tower Tranch West Virginia Slatie United States Ben Smith Rath Duff WF Ashby

Fall of U S 28 Blamed on Banks

Washington July 28 Secretary McAdoo issued a statement charging declines in government 2 percent bonds to 95 percent a new low record were caused largely by a concerted effort by several influential New York banks to create apprehension about these bonds. Banks hold most of the issue and holders face depreciation relative to the notes backing. He argued the bonds retain value and that no reform will affect government credit. banks should not restrict legitimate credit and may use emergency currency if needed.

Washington McAdoo New York City Wedoo Bankn Jte New York Banka Honda Banking and Currency Committee of House Federal Reserve Erade Corporation Treasury Department Department

Dunn Fined Five Dollars After Mobile Disorderly Conduct

Mobile Alabama July 28 Special Dunn was fined five dollars or ten days for disorderly conduct on the ball field Sunday. A Mobile fan paid the amount. Assistant Solicitor Tisdale Touart, who caused Dunns arrest, said the language used on the field was poor.

Mobile Dunn Tisdale Touart

Smith battles Patterson nomination for register of the treasury

Senator Hoke Smith protests the nomination of Patterson a Black candidate for register of the treasury prompting southern senators to vow strong opposition. Senator Gore of Oklahoma explains Patterson’s backing by color voters while McAdoo reportedly supports Patterson and southern states align to block confirmation amid committee proceedings.

Senators Debate Negro Appointments in Government Posts

The dialogue features Senators Owen and Patterson discussing black appointments, including offices overseeing white staff. Owen endorses segregation and urges limiting black officials in supervisory roles, while opposing appointments that could place a black supervisor over whites. The remarks reflect racial tensions shaping civil service appointments.

Harnage Murder Case To Be Called Tuesday

Moultrie July 28 Special The second week of superior court opened for criminal business heavier than in years Indictments returned against Jim and Jerry Hart and two negros for the murder of J Mi o and Horace Mannage a couple of months ago Trials set for tomorrow morning and a third legal battle expected as able counsel represent both sides The grand jury indicted J L Batte on two counts one for assault with intent to murder W F Brown

Moultrie Superior Court Jim Jerry Hart J Mi O Horace Mannage J ~L Batte W F Brown

Case Delayed Due to Defendants Illness

Proceedings in the case will not be tried this week because the illness of the defendants restling counsel. The court notes Battle mob interest in the region and Brown is a prominent figure.

Brown

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