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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1913

Page

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Detective Chief Explains Third Degree to Grand Jury

Detective Chief Newport A Sanford told the grand jury that the old third degree torture methods are past and replaced by science aided confession techniques. Detective Black, linked to the Phozan case, was questioned but remains silent. The probe, tied to the Mary Phagan inquiry, sparks debate on police methods and public scrutiny.

Mary Phagan Grand Jury Newport A. Sanford Join Black Headquarters Phozan Jucy Sanford Constitution Phagen James Conley Newt Lee Leo Frank Dorsey Maola McKnight

Build on a solid foundation for Atlanta real estate

Continued on Page Four. The ad urges sound investment in Atlanta real estate as a basis for fortune. It praises paying a monthly amount toward property, notes population around two hundred thousand, and promises daily guidance in city, suburban, and farm land. Read the Classifieds daily for the best buys and place a want ad to be answered.

Atlanta

Witness Describes Armored Car Attack in Paint Creek Strife

Charleston June 14 testimony before the Senate mining strike committee recounted the assault on Molly Grove camp when an armored train fired on strikers. Ex-mine guard Lee Calvin said Sheriff Bonner Hill and mine operator Quinn Morton urged him to join the party. Miner Cisco Estep was killed and Mrs Anne Hall wounded.

Charleston W. Va Paint Cabin Creek Senate Molly Grove Lee Calvin Cisco Estep Anne Hall Calvin Minera Bonner Hill Quinn Morton Paint Creek

Italian Govt Accepts Thomas Nelson Page as Envoy

Washington reports the Italian government will accept Thomas Nelson Page as American ambassador. President Wilson is expected to send Page’s nomination to the Senate next week. Marquis Confalonieri will host a dinner for the new envoy and Mrs Page on June 21.

Hooper Joins Dorsey Prosecution Of Phagan Murder

Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey announced that Attorney Frank A. Hooper will assist in the Phagan murder prosecution. Hooper, a longtime Atlanta lawyer, has handled numerous notable cases and will oversee solicitors affairs in Dorsey’s absence. The Coleman family, Mary Phagan’s parents, approved Hooper as Dorsey’s associate.

New York Hugh M. Dorsey Frank A. Hooper Mary Fhagan Hooper Dorsey J. W. Coleman Colemans Atlanta Joseph M. Terrell

Man of Mystery Shoots Self in Macon Home

John W. Brown, described as a man of mystery, killed himself at J. F. Price's house east of Macon after firing a bullet into his brain. Brown had been connected with George A. Whim form and arrived in the area last August without revealing his origin.

Macon John W. Brown J. F. Price Brown George A. Whim

Goethals Crisis At White House Split Over Canal Command

Rumors of dissension in the Panama canal commission surround Colonel Goethals chief engineer as he visits the White House to seek President Wilson support. Some officials reportedly oppose his domineering leadership while others back him. The first ship is expected to pass before year’s end, and Oregon's bid to push the battleship through the canal is noted.

Panama Canal Commission Colonel Goethals White House President Wilson Canal Oregon Congress Gatun

Surgeons in Pennsylvania sued for cruelty to animals

Five University of Pennsylvania professors and surgeons face charges of cruelty to animals tied to vivisection of dogs. The case, led by the Women's Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, follows a prior arrest of Dr. J. E. Sweet. Warrants may extend to other faculty.

Philadelphia Medical Department University of Pennsylvania Women’s Pennsylvania Society For the Prevention of J. E. Sweet University Allen John Smith B4oward Tyson Reichert Richard MiNg Pearce, Jr Alfred M. Richards John R. K. Scott Women’s Society

Early Shopping Alert From Downtown Bargains

Weather warms as shoppers plan early trips downtown and at home before noon. Featured items include Women’s satin pumps, trunks, dining chairs, hammocks, sunglasses and hats with reduced prices. miscellaneous housewares and clothing at discounts.

Five Thousand Dollars Vanished In Transit

Detroit report states about 490 in currency disappeared en route to Wyandotte payroll. Amprican Express driver Howard Rushlow was in charge. his wagon was searched but he was not found. A bag of bills and coins were missing from the payroll cask, while a bag of coins remained.

Detroit Tung Wyandotte Amprican Express Company Trans Ney Express Company Howard Rushlow Rushlow

Atlanta Chamber to Discuss State Convention on Railroad Property

The Atlanta chamber of commerce calls a meeting for June 19 at Taft Hall to decide if the chamber should convene a state convention on Western and Atlantic railroad property. President Wilmer L. Moore received a letter from W A Wimbish outlining a state-wide, no-advocacy approach and inviting brief talks from informed members.

Committee On Western and Atlantic Railroad Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Mt Taft W. A. Witabish Wilmer L. Moore Atlanta Ucarnons Vnto Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Com Merce Wi Signea William A. Wimbish

Bribe Attempt Charged in Works Case

Santa Barbara June 14 Cal C Ercanbrach was arrested on federal indictment for offering United States Senator John D Works a $1000 bribe to procure him a postmaster appointment. The letter was turned over to Washington by Works and then to U S District Attorney A J McCormick. Ercanbrach, a carpenter, told officers he thought paying a congressman for a job was common practice. He was taken to Los Angeles tonight.

Santa Barbara Cal C. Ercanbrach United States John D. Works Ercanbrich Senator Works Warconbrach Department of Justice Washington A. J. McCormick Grand Jury Breanbrach Los Angeles

Insidious lobbyist kicked from Capitol

Washington reports clerks describe a nameless lobbyist booted from the senate document room after demanding a printed indigo turf rates document for the finance committee. Assistant superintendent R. M. Cooper said the man rushed in and threatened with his hand at his hip pocket before being kicked into the hall.

Washington Senate Maldioua R. M. Cooper Capitol Finance Committee Cooper

Irish Home Rule Opponent Struck by Missile in Leeds

Leeds June 14 Ed ward Cersyn, a leading opponent of home rule for Ireland, was struck on the head by a missile thrown by an unknown assailant as he walked to the town hall. The attack comes amid unsettled conditions and political tension over the issue.

Leeds England Edward Cersyn Ireland

Two Tragedies Close in Time as Auto Crash Kills Man

A fatal Peachtrea road crash near Dead Man's Curve left one man dead and three injured when a speeding Ford touring car struck a Buckhead trolley, with J. M. Murphey among the deceased. Witnesses say headlights blinded the driver, while Dr A F Hirod rushed the wounded to Atlanta hospital.

Peachtrea Road Atlanta J. M. Murphey Third Street Greenberg & Bond L. J. Hearn Curran Street John Christopher Lees Avenue A.W. Wofford Tenth Hampton Strests Hearn Christopher Hes Brooke Wofford Dr. Elrod

Old Guard Plans Europe Trip Next Summer

The Gate City Guard discusses a peace mission to Europe next summer after a recent trip to northern and eastern U S cities. No definite plans exist yet, but members see the idea as sensible and are debating it.

Europe la Guard Gate City Guard United States

Emma Hayes Leads Southern W C A Conference in Black Mountain

Miss Emma Hayes secretary of the New York Central W C A spoke to six hundred young women at the second annual southern conference at Black Mountain. She described the wok of the W G A and plans for the future in New York. Visitors toured the George W Vanderbilt estate at Biltmore. sessions continue Sunday.

Asheville N. C Emma Hayes New Fork Central Black Mountain New York George W. Vanderbilt Biltmore

Assembly Room for Women in Constitution Building

The rooms in The Constitution building used by Atlanta and Georgia women active in The Woman's Edition have been converted to a permanent assembly room. It will host meetings, large or small, for up to forty people and is centrally located for committees traveling from around the city.

Constitution Atlanta Georgia Woman’s Edition Distar

Weather Prophecy at Local Resort Forecast

Weather data fragment outlines a forecast for a local resort with warmer, fair conditions. It lists temperature highs and lows, mean temperature, normals, and rainfall deficits, but details are garbled and some values are missing. The snippet implies a mild increase in warmth and a small rainfall deficit since month start.

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