Desperate Rome Man Shoots Wife and Mother-in-Law Then Kills Self
Charles Rotingan opened fire at a East Rome home wounding his wife and her mother before shooting himself. A premeditated note found on his person reveals intent to murder and instructs a burial, urging moral reform for his two year old daughter and warning young men to avoid in-law clashes. Both victims survive with injuries. Rotingan died by suicide.
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Rome
Charles Rotingan
Robinson
Motmer-In-Law
Nim
Mr. Chastain
West
Jie
Jeff
Summer Weather Returns as Heat Follows Cold Spell
The day opened with a 47 degree low, two degrees colder than Wednesday and five below Tuesday, marking the end of a midwinter spell. By early afternoon the thermometer rose to 74 as forecasts predicted warmer, near-summer conditions with straw hats and light suits expected by noon.
McIlhenny Named Head of Commission
Washington June 12 John A McIlhenny was designated by President Wilson today as head of the civil service commission.
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Mcllhenny
Washington
John A. McTihenny
Wilson
Ivi
Classifieds Offer Employment Bureau Service
Employment bureau ad promotes finding cooks maids chauffeurs janitors seamstresses stenographers bookkeepers and more. It advertises room rentals buying selling or exchanging goods, with a 54 cent fee for 3 lines 3 times. Phone numbers Main 5000 and Atlanta 109.
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Atlanta
Inheritance Tax Debate Draws Georgia Legislature
Georgia lawmakers weigh an inheritance tax as a source of state revenue. Proposals would tax estates, with one bill limiting to collateral inheritances and another taxing all inheritances over 1000 dollars. Comptroller Wright cautions against timing and tax on small inheritances.
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Isrow
Congress
Georgia
Selonia
New York
Pennsylvania
Inois
North Carolina
Tennesse
Tennessee
Simter
W. F P. Slater
Bryan County
H. H. Switt
Muscogee
Slater
Swift
Slatern
Saya Wright
W. A. Wright
North
Boy in knee pants sent to state prison
A 14 year old boy, Herman Coppes, described as looking like a 12 or 13 year old, was transported to Joliet penitentiary to serve a term for the murder of Mrs. Mannie Sleep and her two children. He arrived in Joliet and, after being placed in solitary confinement for today, awaits assignment to a labor task.
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Aurora
Joliet Penitentiary
Herman Coppes
Mannie Steet
East Plate
Higin
Joliet, II
Maria Sleep
Penitentiary
Grape Juice for Bryan in Eucalyptus Case
A Richmond California delegation presented Secretary Bryan at the state department with California grape juice in an eucalyptus wood case bearing a silver inscription. Bryan praised Mrs Bryan for making the best grape juice, and the visitors, seeking harbor extension approval, also met Secretary Lane and hosted a banquet in their honor.
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Washington
Richmond
Cal
Bryan
State Department
California
Richmaondars
Lane
Congress
Hatfield defies senate probes over strike district
West Virginia Governor Hatfield refuses to hand over military commission records on the Paint and Cabin Creeks strike, citing public peace. He says his order released all prisoners and he seeks indictments in civil courts. Martial law is lifted as senators tour mining camps in Paint Creek and Cabin Creek.
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W. Va
Aftend
West Virginia
Wright
Senate
Comrossinn
Sean
Hatfield
Offic
L “Ome
Jal
Faw
Kanawha County
Glasscock
George 8
Wallace
Wallace Cata Be
Supreme Court of Appeals
Martin L. Brown
Piale
United States Senate
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
Good News for Vacationists From Today's Constitution
Continued on page Tt Ten. Vacationers see bargains on summer footwear and outfits. Women's low cuts, pumps, linen dresses, blouse suits, and men's crash suits listed with sale prices. Kids coats and canvas shoes also offered among many other attractive bargains to save.
Investigating Strike Conditions in West Virginia
West Virginia focus as federal indictments target John P. White and eighteen United Mine Workers officials for conspiring to restrict coal trade in Paint and Cabin Creek districts. Senate inquiry into soft coal fields follows. case signals White House stance on labor organization prosecutions.
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W. Va
Federal District Court
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Senate
White
Paint
Cabin Creek
United States
Waugh
West Virginia
Department of Justice
West Virgginia
Pennsylvanis
Ohio
Indiane
Tiineis
Abandon Ivy Street Car Line Plan Faces Piedmont Objections
Preston Arkwright of the Georgia Railway and Power Company argued before the city's railways committee yesterday to abandon Ivy street from Decatur to the Junction and run a Piedmont avenue track if a franchise is granted. Property owners on Piedmont from Decatur to Glimer oppose a side track, fearing interference with traffic. The committee leader George Boynton will consult Piedmont Avenue residents and report soon.
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Georgia Railway and Power Company
Railways Committee of Council
Ivy Street
Decatur
hie_ corporation
Piedmont
Piedmont Avenué Peonie
jGeorgia Railway and Power Company
Ehat
Arnwright
Ely
Piedmont Avenue
Glimer Street
Arkwright
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Piedmont Loop
Coldest June 12 on record in Tampa at 63
A cold wave hit Tampa on June 12 with a low of 63 degrees, the coldest June 12 in city history. Only four other Junes have seen 64, never 63, as residents felt a sharp chill and a visible brimming guttering in the damp air.
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Atlante
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Birmingham
Buffalo
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Miami
Montgomery
Montreal
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New York
Oklahoma
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Clowdy
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Cs BR
San Diego
Part
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Be. Leuis
Clear
Paul
Salt Lake City
D'R
Geattle
Cloudy
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Spokane
Ata
Toledo
Washington
H. von. Herrmann
Friday the 13th 1918 Warns of Total Dayof Bad Luck
The piece advises readers to avoid self blame when a long string of mishaps hits. It notes Friday the thirteenth, June's thirteenth year of the century, urging luck charms like a rabbit's foot and cross marks as a light omen against misfortune.
Suffrage urged by police chiefs to curb crime
Washington, June 12. Women suffrage as a means to lessen crime was urged by Chief of Police Sebastian of Los Angeles at the International Association of Police Chiefs session. He claimed suffrage boosted police war on crime and public discussion of problems. Grand Rapids, Mich. will host the next meeting. officers were reelected, and Dictagraph devices were approved to aid crime detection.
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Washington
BE Sabastian
Los Ange Io& Cal
International Association of Police Chiefs
Sebastian
Grand Rapids
Mich
Richard Sylvester
Michael Regan
Buffalo
N. C
A. P. Sherwood
Ottawa
Can
Harvey ©. Carr
Cassidg
Elmira
Juan
Fucatich
Buenos Aires
Litle Joy Ride Proves Ride of Death
Lima, Obie, June 12 Andrew Drew, PUP of Orville Wright, volplaned to death in a closing biplane. His partner J. C. Brabazon urged caution. Drew fell 200 feet and died at the scene. both men had set up the machine at the aviation grounds near the State hospital.
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Lima
Andrew Drew
Orville Wright
Drew
Rde
J. C. Brabazen
Fie
Brabazen
The
Jima State Hospital
Brabazon
Aviation Grounds
State Hospital
Calvin P. Rod- Bera
Lobbyists Used Senate Franks in Sugar Fight
Washington hearings reveal the government printing office and post office circulated anti free sugar literature via congressional franks. Truman Palmer testified that over 4.6 million copies of beet sugar arguments were sent postage free, with Franked materials by Lodge and other lawmakers reaching nationwide readers. Palmer noted about $160,000 spent by beet sugar interests since 1942 on publicity, printing, salaries, and films, funded partly through assessments.
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Washington
Government Printing Office
postoMice Department
Senate
Truman G. Palmer
United States
Congress
Reed
Mr. Palmer
Weather Preview for Georgie Falr
Warmer Friday with rising temperatures and a milder Saturday. Light variable winds are expected, cooling slightly into evening. No precipitation anticipated across the region, with modest humidity and improving air quality overnight.
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Military Commission
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McReynolds
Mont Avenue
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