Women Tell of Mine War Strife and Guard Harassment
Charleston June 18 The senate mine strike investigating committee heard from seven women carrying children as they recounted guards denying grave visits and forcing people from homes during the Paint and Cabin Creeks clashes. Former Governor Glasscock defended martial law saying a terror reign and dozens of murders occurred with no court prosecutions.
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Charleston
W. Va
Eenate
Sarah Buzzerd
Betdale
Nethbor
Wal 16
Bilzzerd
George Parker
Jackson
Cabin Creek
Maud Estep
Holly Grove
Houston
Brown
Knight
B. A. Beott
Kanawha
Knee Deep In June in Advertisements
A fragment from a June themed piece praises newspapers and ads as universal, urging readers to explore the day’s offers. It suggests every person can find something of value in the advertisements and calls readers to try them to save time money or effort.
Phelan Jr. Died in Crawford County at 60
H Phelan Jr veteran Atlanta resident and Confederate veteran dies suddenly on his Crawford county plantation aged 60. He helped found Capital City club and served as Cotton States Exposition director. Survived by seven children. Remains to be brought here for funeral. announcements later.
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St. Phelan, Sr
Atlanta
Crawford County
Montgomery
Ala
Phelan
Capital City Club
St. Luka's
St. Luka's Episecopal Church
Mra. A. & Atkinson
H. Dallis
A. W. Goldsmith
Barry Wright
Rome
M. G Phelan
S. H. Thelan
Leman Phelan
Dry Leader Fells Illinois House Member in Fracas
In Springfield Illinois on June 13 a riot nearly erupted in the Illinois House as Representative Thomas N Gorman of Peoria struck Representative George H Wilson of Quincy the so called city leader The clash followed heated exchanges between wet and dry faction members Speaker McKinley restored order and urged cooling off as Gorman was restrained after a powerful struggle and Wilson was aided to his feet The incident highlighted ongoing dry versus wet tensions within the chamber
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Springfield
House of Representatives
Ilinois
Representa_tive
Thomas N. Gorman
Peoria
George H. Wilson
Quincy
McKinley
Gorman
Wilson
Wilwon
Mish
Bridgie Webber Stabbed On East Side After Rosenthal Case
New York June 14 Bridgie Webber a key witness in the Rosenthal murder case was stabbed in the back on an East Side street just before 1 am. A man calling himself Louis Harris a 35 year old broker told police he was stabbed and lost blood. Detectives later identified the wounded man as Webber at BL Vincents hospital where officials said he should recover. The attacker’s identity and motive remained unknown.
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New York
Bridgie" Webster
Rosenthal
East Side
Ninth
Broadway
Louis Harris
Vincents Hospital
Webber
Charles 8. Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Friends press for inquiry into Mrs Longstreet postmistress case
Washington June 12 3 The case of Mrs Longstreet widow of the Confederate general has drawn friends who urge the Senate to form a subcommittee to probe the Georgia office change. Confirmation of her successor Mrs H W J Ham was deferred by the Senate.
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Washington
Longstreet
Wilson
Gainesville
Ieee
Senate
Giorgia Office
H.W. J. Ham
Two Birdmen Die In Airship Monoplane Crash
London June 14 Lieutenant James R. B. Kennedy of the Royal Flying Corps died and Gordon Bell was severely injured when a monoplane at Brooklands aerodrome plunged after a turn at 80 mph. The craft tumbled from about 30 feet, burying both occupants. second fatal Royal Flying Corps crash in a month, following Desmond L. Arthur’s May 27 death at Montrose.
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London
James R. B. Kennedy
Royal Flying Corps
Gordon Bell
Brookland
Bell
Kennedy
Desmond L. Arthur
Royal Munster Fusticers
Montrose
Scotland
Man Guilty Under White Slave Act in Philadelphia
Harry Haspel pled guilty to violating the Mann White Slave Act in federal court. He admitted earning about 75 000 dollars from the white slave traffic over four years and was sentenced to sixteen months in federal prison. Judge Thompson presided. Inspector Garbarin testified as the only witness.
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Philadelphia
Harry Haspel
Thompson
Garbarin
Department of Justice
Hassel
Fila Alster
Roumania
Supposed Assassin Battles Police in Constantinople
In Constantinople on June 123 a man named Zle, said to be one of Grand Vizier Mahmoud Pasha’s assassins, fought police who cornered him in a house. A police officer was likely fatally shot, a magistrate wounded, and Zle mortally wounded. Troops were called in to overpower Zle and his companions barricaded in an upper story.
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Constantinople
Zle
Mahmoud Bcetket Pasha
Zia
Wanted Real Estate From the Owner in Grant Park
Wanted real estate ad from owner in Grant Park. Must have at least two rooms, be in good repair, in a good neighborhood. Cash payment offered $2,800 to $3,200. Respond to W. L M at Constitution office.
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Grant Park
Cuah
W. LM
Care Constitution
Classifieds Ad Offer for Subday Constitution Trial
A promotional note from The Constitution’s Classifieds section invites readers to try its Want Ads. It highlights a 54 cent trial rate for 3 lines, three times, encouraging phone contact for Sunday issues.
Suffragists To Gather At Budapest Convention In June
Delegates from twenty six countries including South Africa China Burma Persia and most European nations except Turkey will meet in Budapest June 16 to 20 for the sixth International Woman Suffrage Association convention. Notables include Mrs Charles Lee Oldham England Mrs C E P Belmont New York and Countess Szechenyi. New York president Mrs Carole Chapman Cail will preside.
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China
Burma
Persia
Turkey
Budapest
Charles Lee
Oldham
England
C. E. P. Belmont
New York
Countess Szechenys
Gladys Vanderbilt
Carole Chapman Cail
Astor Estate Appraised Near eighty eight million dollars
New York June 13 The estate of Colonel John Jacob Astor appraised at about 88 million as Vincent Astor receives 45 964 439 Madeline Force Astor 7 872 896 Marie Astor 4 856 758 and John Jacob Astor 2 922 672 The appraisal notes a 1 738 000 ante nuptial share reverting to Vincent due to lack of widow status The tax paid last October 3 150 000 earned a five percent rebate and the estate real estate value is placed at 63 100 000 with personal property near 20 000 000 The division includes life interests and ante nuptial trusts
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Vincent Astor
Mra Madelina Fores Astor
Marle Astor
Ava Wil- Mug Astor
Colonel Astor
Breave
Astor
Madeline Force Astor
J. 3
William Astor
Ava Willing Astor
Mad
Unlucky Friday June 13 1913 in Atlanta
Eyewitness recounts a string of mishaps on Friday June 13 1913 in Atlanta. W J Ford of the Peachtree Inn and Scribner sales staff describes a chain from a wrecked auto to a barber razor slip and a counterfeit five dollar bill affecting a cab ride, ending with torn trousers and a telegraph pole incident.
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Panama
W. ‘J. Ford
Peachtree Inn
Scribner's
Peschtree
Peachtree
Ireland
Fearing Friday 13th Mrs J M Gilbert Struck by Locomotive
Danville Ga June 12 Mrs J M Gilbert widow of the late Dr J Gilbert and social figure was struck by a locomotive on the Macon Dubin and Savannah railroad tracks and killed instantly this morning She had told relatives she feared leaving home earlier today.
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J. M. Gilbert
Danville
J.M. Gilbert
J. Gilbert
Macon, Dubin
Savannah
Gilbert
63 Year Old Nova Scotia Man Dies After 33 Years In Atlanta Prison
John Rous of Nova Scotia aged 63 dies at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta after serving 33 years for a life sentence from Japan. Once a sailor and convicted for murder, he became prison Christian Endeavor leader and a respected, quiet figure known as Uncle John. Funeral services will be held at Barclay and Brandon's funeral depot with burial at West View Cemetery.
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Nova Scotia
Can
United States
Atlanta
John
City of Sorrows
Canada
Yokonama
Japan
Lfe
Christian
Endeavor Society
la Man
Barclay & Brandon's
Weet View Cemetery
Lobbying Inquiry Probes Senate Cartel of Influence
Washington June 13 An expanding inquiry into lobbying as a political tool dominates the senate committee’s executive sessions. Senator Gallinger warns of near legal pressure on the president, with President Wilson and Representative Underwood tied to the era’s campaign tactics and press involvement. The panel plans a broad review, possibly extending beyond tariffs to sugar and wool.
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Senate
Urontten
Overman
Wilson
Senator Gallinger
Truman B. Palmer
United States
Underwood
Baltimore
Reed
Hannan
Benator Gallinger
Navy flier tops height in hydro aeroplane test
Annapolis Maryland June 13 Lieutenant J H Bellenger of the navy aviation corps achieved an altitude of 6 200 feet in a hydro airplane during a test flight. The report notes the ascent occurred over Sauk and acknowledges the pilot's skill in rising to the marked height.
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Annapolis
Navy Aviation Corps
Weather Forecast Improvised Notes for Georgia Weekend
Weather notes predict fair and warmer conditions in Georgia with variable winds on Saturday and Sunday. Includes low and high temperature ranges, normal values, and rainfall data. Mentions monthly and year-to-date rainfall deficiency figures though details are incomplete.
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Georgia
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