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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1913
Page
1
Roosevelt told the jury he did not seek money and sought only vindication. The jury awarded six cents in damages, with nominal damages at the request of the colonel.
Marquette Michigan May 31 Colonel Roosevelt tells the court he seeks only nominal damages stating he did not pursue the case for money. He says he made his reputation an issue to stop slanders and that he has achieved his purpose and is content.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt won a civil suit against George A Newett in Michigan. The jury awarded nominal damages of 6 cents after Newett alleged drunkenness. Each side pays own costs. Roosevelt left for Chicago soon after court adjourned.
Announcement of a special classified section in The Constitution offering one cent per word for ads in the Woman's Edition. About 18,000 Georgia women participate, 8,000 in Atlanta, with thousands likely to read pages. Ads must be accompanied by cash or marks, copy due by noon Tuesday, June 3.
A historic windstorm swept Atlanta at 62 miles per hour for 35 minutes with an extreme 70 mph gust. The Piedmont hotel flagpole toppled, trolley wires snapped, and streetcar service halted. Temperature plunged 30 degrees from 92 to 62 as rain and hail lashed the city. Damages and scattered show windows were reported across Peach Tree Street, while no serious injuries were recorded.
A car driven by R W Spofford collided with a loaded farm wagon near Double Branches on a Savannah road diagonal to the Richmond County Agricultural Society club house. The five men aboard were pinned beneath it. R W Spofford HH D'antignac Albert A Davidson John A Swallow James Smith seriously injured. Swallow unconscious, Davidson with back injury. Hospitalized. prognosis uncertain. The group had attended the Cotton Exchange barbecue and Carminchiel Fishing club event.
In Montgomery Alabama on May 31 a crowd watched as 12 year old Felix Seymour Thornabury struggled in deep water after drifting in a creek while other children played nearby. His 15 year old sister Dorothy attempted a rescue but tired, sank. Alma Pressler, also 15, plunged in and saved Dorothy after a determined struggle.
The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs calls all federated women to wear white and green on Wednesday June 4 to celebrate the Ella F White Edition of The Atlanta Constitution. Sales efforts are emphasized with plans for Atlanta events and a reception at The Constitution building.
Macon Georgia May 91 Special The will of B Bandera Walker Macon real estate dealer who died after swallowing a tablet was filed for probate today with his widow named sole beneficiary and executor. The estate valued at over a half million includes $282000 in insurance and $250006 in Georgia Tennessee South Georgia and Florida real estate holdings.
Washington May 31 A man identified as Frank P. Smith of Atlanta Georgia drank contents of carbolic acid and died en route to a hospital. Police found army letters in his pockets and letters suggesting his wife was in Atlanta. Relatives in Atlanta could not be reached by morning despite telegrams and efforts.
Wade Stevens, son of Mrs. Sarah C. Stevens, identified Walter Wilkes and Joel B. A. Maynard as the two suspects in the murder of Mrs. Stevens and her adopted daughter Nellie. Stevens spoke with Chief Detective Sanford and detectives at headquarters, leading to the arrest of the two men on Decatur street after Wilkes allegedly admitted plans to visit Mrs. Stevens.
The article reports James Conley, the Negro cleaner linked to the Mary Phagan case, was moved from Fulton County Tower to the police barracks at his own request to avoid intimidation by friends of Leo Frank. Detectives aim to interview Conley while noting Sheriff Mangum blocks access for case workers, prompting heightened tensions over access to Frank.
Weather prophecy unsettled with Sunday unsettled and a chance of local showers. Monday looks fair with light to moderate winds. Local report cites low and high temperatures, mean around normal, rainfall 0.44 inches in past 24 hours, 0.52 inches excess since start of month, and 0.20 inches excess since January 1.
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