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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1923

Page

8

Jacks Acquitted in Dowling Case Stirs Courtroom

Birmingham May 31 A Ketona dairyman G Jacks was acquitted of napping in the flogging of Br J D Dowling health officer by a jury after about 45 minutes of deliberation. Demonstration in court interrupted the verdict, while Jacks faces assault with intent to murder charges in the same offense still pending. Solicitor Jim Davis pledged to pursue all related indictments.

Birmingham Ala G. Jacks Ketona Dairyman Br. J. D. Dowling C. A. Steele Jacks Muree Jim Davis

Democratic Leader Answers Last Call

Death came quietly to Representative Claude Kitchin of North Carolina on Thursday morning removing a leader who had long held influence over Democratic politics. Duke O A Steele rapped for order and pressed spectators to identify those who applauded. One man, HH M Russell, admitted following others and intended no law violation. Judge Steele commended his courage and spared him from punishment. Trial proceeded with Dr Dowling and W Tison as key state witnesses, while the defense sought an alibi for Jacks and questioned Dowling’s grand jury testimony and Lison’s competence.

Claude Kitchin North Carolina Duke O. A. Steele Duke Je Steele Judge Steele HH. M. Russell Dr. Dowling W. Tison

Big Brokerage Jones & Baker Falls Into Receivership

Jones & Baker, a long established New York curb market broker, faced bankruptcy after three creditors filed a petition. Alfred C. Coxe Jr. was named receiver as the firm vowed liquidation would not hurt customers who would be paid in full. The firm, with about 10,000 customer accounts and offices in nine cities, denied insolvency and claimed ample collateral secured loans.

Associated Press New York Jones & Baker Curb Alfred C. Coxe, Jr Goddard New York Stock Exchange William Tk. Jones Jackson 'B. Sells Chicago Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City Missouri Hoever John W. Dixon Jones

Clara Phillips To Remain In Los Angeles Jail

Los Angeles plans to send Clara Phillips to San Quentin were dropped after Asa Keyes said notice must be served on her to dismiss her appeal from second degree murder before the court of appeals. She will be moved to Los Angeles County Jail where jailer Mark Bailey prepared a solitary cell for her arrival tomorrow night.

Tues Angeles Clara Phillind San Quentin Asa Keyes Court of Appeals Los Angeles County Mark Bailey

Royalty Commends Gift for Medicine Hospitals

May 31 London King George and Queen Mary laid cornerstones for hospital buildings funded by a 1,250,000 pound Rockefeller gift. The project will modernize University College Hospital and London University facilities and enable a unit system of medical education with ward directors devoted to students. The ceremony featured the American charge d’affaires Post Wheeler and embassy staff.

London King George Q Meen Mary University College Hospital London University Rockefeller Foundation Post Wheeler Princeton Robert P. Skinner George E. MacLean American University Union

Mother commits death by own action after killing children

In Trinidad Col May 31 a mother, Mrs John Xank, shot and killed two of her children ages nine and six after locking them in a room at a Morley mining camp home. She then wounded her one year old son and killed herself. Local reports place the incident amid surrounding forest fire notes from Oregon.

Trinidad Col Morley John Xank

New Kiwanis Chief Greeted By Predecessor After Vote

In Atlanta Friday the Kiwanis club toasted its new first vice president, former Kiwanis district governor Arras, elevated to the presidency from the board of international trustees. Arras, a Columbus real estate professional, is a Glino State and Ohio State Law School alumnus, with ties to the Realty Board and Chamber of Commerce. He praised the international body's honor and spoke of rest after a long day.

Atlanta Club Arras Kiwanis Ohio Board of International Trustees Ile Glno State University Ohio State University Law School Columbus Columbus Trealty Board Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Ed Arras Is Named Kiwanis President In Atlanta

Ed F Arras of Columbus Ohio succeeds George H Ross of Toronto as president of International Kiwanis. Arras praised Atlanta hospitality and said policy aims will wait until board meetings in Washington in about 50 days. Fellow Kiwanis leaders praised the convention and Atlanta’s services as they reflect the south’s famed welcome.

Ed F. Arras Columbus Ohio George H. Ross Toronto Arras International Kiwanis Southland South Board of International Trustees Washington Atlanta International Tred G. W. Parker Chicago Kiwanis Array

Inhabitants Flee As Flames Spread In Ontario Bush

Flames from bush fires have entered White River from the east and residents flee their homes with hand grips and bundles. A special train is being loaded to move them out of the danger zone. White River, on the Canadian Pacific line, is a railway divisional point 561 miles west of Toronto and 671 miles east of Winnipeg.

Acthve Ont White River Canadian Pacific Railway Toronto Winnipeg

Fire destroys Petrograd opera house. many die

Helsingfors May 24 Central News dispatch reports the Petrograd opera house burned last night and many in the audience were killed in a panic rush for the exits. A performer's clothing caught fire spreading flames to scenery. the safety curtain failed to save the crowd as the building burned with numerous injuries.

Helsingfors Finland Petrograd Opera House

New Drug Rapidly Cures Paresis Says Doctors

Reports from Wisconsin and Chicago cite the Forenz Lowenhart Bleckivenn Hodges treatment as restoring many asylum patients to health and work. Dr Lowenhart claims 25 percent of inmates suffer from neurosyphilis and notes successes at Mayo, Johns Hopkins, and Wisconsin Psychiatric Institute including a man named John Jones who recovered after the new therapy and later worked as a carpenter.

United States Lowenhart University Ofsconsin Madison Wis John Jones Wisconsin Psychi Institute Jubn Jones Jones

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