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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1913

Page

10

Won't Be Bulldozed Says Orville Hall At Council

Councilman Orville H Hall of the third ward opposed a Nutting resolution to consolidate tax departments. He warned he would fight it on the council floor, claiming immediate action was needed to send the charter amendment to the legislature. The measure, opposed by Hall, would place all tax office departments under the assessors. The tax committee signed only two of five on a favorable report and will likely meet again to decide the matter.

Orville H. Hall Councilman Hall Smith Colcord Hall G. P. Beauchamp Tax Office

Women police urged by Atlanta chief for board approval

Police Chief Beavers, returning from a national chiefs convention, plans to urge the city board to employ three or more women in the detective bureau and to amend ordinances if needed. He says women police can perform tasks men cannot and would be valuable, listing standards of appearance and conduct for applicants.

Atlanta Police Beavers Convention of National Police Chiefs

Mrs Dora M Root Dies in Chicago

News reaches Atlanta of the death in Chicago of Mrs Dora Monroe Root after a brief illness. She was the widow of the late John Wellborn Root of Chicago, formerly of Atlanta, son of the late Sidney Root. She had many friends and family in the city.

Atlanta Chicago Dora Monroe Root

Two Attractive Catalogs for Georgia Military Academy

Massengale Advertising agency I published two illustrated catalogues for the Georgia Military Academy. One promotes the academy itself and the other highlights the advantages of the annual encampment at Lakewood. Richly illustrated in sepia and color, the Lakewood camp scene evokes outdoor appeal.

Massengale Georgia Military Academy Lakewood Segia

Double work of corn clubs in Georgia urged

Secretary Walter G. Cooper asserts Georgia loses about 37 million dollars annually in food purchases that could be grown locally. He cites rising yields from corn clubs, argues for doubling farm demonstrations, and urges expanding programs to boost domestic fodder and animal feed to reduce food import reliance.

Walter G. Cooper Georgia Cooper Iro PF. A. Methvin H. G. Hastings Chamber of Commerce Committee On Agriculture State Department of Agriculture Iowa Georgie

Home of Mrs Hazel Looted by Burglars

Robbers invaded the home of Mrs S C Hazel at 117 BroLderdness Street stealing jewelry and heirlooms worth several hundred dollars. A gold watch a solid gold bracelet a cameo pin a diamond ring and other rings were taken. A broken button hook and fragments were found on the floor. Police were notified and will investigate this morning. Neighbors recall activity Monday morning with several people seen near the area.

S.C. Hazel Brolderness Street Hazel Sirs

Educators Speak To Colored Teachers In Atlanta

The Georgia Association of Teachers in Colored Schools holds its thirty first annual session in Atlanta at Atlanta Baptist College June 18 to 20. It is expected to be the largest Negro teachers gathering in Atlanta in many years with prominent educators from both races attending to advise and discuss. Key figures include M L Brittain state supervisor of education M L Duguran state superintendent of rural schools and W M Slaton Atlanta public schools chief.

Georgia Association of Teachers Atlanta Atlanta Baptist College M. L. Brittain M. L. Duguran W. M. Slaton

Glymph Aims At Ending Life With Poison

Despondent over health and money issues, painter B D Glymph, 60, attempted suicide by consuming rat poison yesterday afternoon. Rushed from his Seaboard Avenue home to Grady Hospital, he was revived by medical staff and will recover but face a lengthy hospital stay.

Wilson Names Vick Prominent New Jersey Official to Post

Washington June 16 Walker XK Vick of Burlington New Jersey, long associated with President Wilsons campaign, was today appointed general receiver of customs at San Domingo.

Washington Walker XK. Vick Burlington N. J Wilson Saapaign San Do

PLAN FIGHT ON TARIFF REVISION

Republican leaders in the senate prepare for a turf bill fight with Penrose to lead the opposition on the floor after reporting. The bill may not reach the senate until late June as Smith plans to spearhead the sugar schedule clash and Smoot directs the anti free wool debate. La Follette aims for a week long speech expanding amendments into a de facto new bill while Borah Cummins Weeks Lodge Root Burton McCumber and Gallinger marshal tariff arguments. Minority finance members already work on their report.

Senate Penrose Pennsylvania Finance Committee Smith Michigan Smoot la Foliette Borah Cummins Weeks Lodge Root Burton Cumber Gallinger

Alonza Lynn to Appeal to Highest Tribunal

Attorneys S P Mew and George B Davis of Dublin Ga announce the defendant in State v Alonza E Lynn will carry the case to the United States Supreme Court after Georgia Supreme Court upheld a life sentence for Lynn for the killing of Frank M Hightower at the Lynn Creek farm near Dublin. Mrs Lynn pleaded guilty to firing the fatal shot in self defense. defense contends no conspiracy existed while the state argues a conspiracy was proven.

S. P. Mew George B. Davis Dublin Alonza E. Lynn Suprem Court United States Supreme Court of Georgia Beline Lfe K. W. Hawkins Superior Court Dublin District Alonzo Lynn Aliee Lynn Frank M. Hightower Lynn Teuch Farm Lynn Hightower Yinnaa New Havis Solleistor Stephe Laurens County John S. Adams Lefore Evans Atkinson Hiphtowis Frank Highower William G. Burns McCall Lynnn

Supreme Court items from Georgia docket note

The record lists multiple Georgia Supreme Court and county cases including Arent Lavenser vs State, Bunce Regen for plaintiff, and Anderson Cann & Cana with Thomas F. Walsh. Also mentions Knight Chaxtain Gusking EK Wilcox for plant borrowing, and cases De Lane v State Ray v State Blount v States Buck Devereaux State Yellow Pine Florida Pint Riser Naval Hore Co Planters Warehouse and Grocery Co.

Arent Lavenser Ale Daige Daniel Juderarat F.bunce J. Regen Gaint Inorton J. LP Nedaing J. Lester Contre Tewat Favaynah Pure Fort Canning Company Chatham Lodge Chariton Coe Caneey & Saieey Erzer Anderson, Cann & Cana Thomas F. Walsh de Lane Front Charh Ammy Ray Bleckley di Blount Hancock

Kennel Club Plans Beach Show in Augusta Georgia

Preliminary plans for the first annual beach show of the Southeastern Kennel Club, Augusta, Georgia, will be mapped out at a meeting. Permanent officers and knights will be announced. The event is set for June 18 and involves SpertaLi preparations.

Augusta SpertaLi Southeastern Kennel Club

Dartmouth pitcher signs with Athletics

Captain Dave Morey of Dartmouth baseball announced he signed with the Philadelphia American League club. Morey will report on July 1, preparing to join the Athletics for the upcoming season.

Hanover NM. H Dave Morey Dartmouth College Morey

Resignation of St Louis American League Club Secretary

June 16 formal notice states Lloyd Rickart resigns as secretary of the St Louis American league club. It is understood Krom Mason, nephew of President Hodges, will succeed Rickart. Hodges says Rickart feels he has reached his peak with the club and regrets his departure.

Rickart Restigus Lioyd Rickart St Louis Krom Mason Hodges St Bouts Club Rickart Hickart St. Louis Clu Mr. Hodges

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