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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1913

Page

6

Griffin butchers challenge Hutchens report on pens

Griffin Georgia June 31 special. Assistant State Veterinarian Hutchens report on local slaughter pens angers dealers who call it exaggerated. Butchers Powell Oxford and Johnson defend conditions as clean, note family near pens never sick. They plan ads condemning misapplication and dispute inspector remarks. Meat dealers protest.

Griffin H. C. Hutchens T. ©. Powell T. J. Oxford Hurenens Johnson Hutchens Via Phatagriah Butchers Oden Mes Bon Oxford Powell Fnval Dr. Hutchens Hig Wiser J. K. Powell

Hunger Strike Wins Freedom In London Case

In London on June 21 a hunger strike led to the release of Laure Geraldine Lennox, former editor of The Suf fragene, who had been sentenced by the central criminal court on June 17 to six months in prison for conspiring to damage property.

London Laure Geraldine Lennox The Suffragene Central Criminal Court

New Pavement Urged for South Pryor St

A large sign at Georgia avenue and Pryor street campaigns for repaving South Pryor Street. A mass meeting at Pryor Street School is planned next Thursday to urge action, following a Friday night citizens meeting at R B Deavers house. The effort notes South Pryor as a key south side artery parallel to Lakewood and in poor condition with worn Belgian blocks. Local committee members include J H Bradfield, Joseph Franklin, I Th Merrill, A M Moore, and others. Citizens are urged to pressure county commissioners to fund pavement replacement.

Georgia Avenue Pryor Street South Pryor Street South Side T Qelve Hrmlt J. H. Bradfield Lakewood Spe

Atlantans To Hear New Opera In Free Afternoon Concert

The Atlanta Music Festival presents a free program at Auditorium Armory this afternoon at 4 o clock featuring Wolf-Ferrari The Jewels of the Madonna and other selections. The program includes Overture to Ambroise Thomas Meditation in C Intermedia from The Jewels of the Madonna Swedish Wedding March Music from La Reine de Saba and more. Visitors in the city are invited to attend this Sunday concert.

Wolf-Farrari Gounod Raymond

Wallace Named Head of the Textile Men

The Southern Textile association convened at Isle of Palms with a harbor excursion and trolley ride. New officers include Wallace of Greenville as president J H Goodros of Yaenoity Miss as vice president FE Hamer Alexander City Alabama BE Bowen Greers D C and M E Stevens LaGrange Va as vice presidents A B Carter Athens Ga secretary and Marshall During Gastonia NC treasurer. Secretary Carter said the convention was the best ever held by the association.

Charleston, & C Southern Textile Association Isle of Palms B Wallace Greenville S. C J. H. Goodros Yaenoity Miss FE. Hamer Alexander City EB. Bowen Greers, D. C M. E. Stevens LaGrange

Threshing Grain Crop at State Sanitarium Milledgeville Ga

Milledgeville Ga June 21 Spe ak The farming force of the state unitarium is now engaged In thresh ing the large crop of grain produced at the institution this season under the direction of G W Hahinshe 4 farm steward The acreage planted was a large one and the yield generous Altogether the authorities expect to thresh out several thousand bus els The farce is now engaged in plowing in peas on the land upon Which the oat crop was grown and the thorough systematic manner in which this is being done guarantees a splendid crop of peas as Well

Milledgeville, Ga State Unitarium G. W. Hahinshe

Price Will Not Name Assistant Until July

Athens Ga June 21 Special Commissioner elect Jim Price of the state agricultural department said he has not appointed any assistant commissioner and will not announce until sworn in on July 1. He noted thirteen candidates are seeking the post and pledged fair consideration for all applicants.

Athens Jim Price Agricultural Department of the State Dan G. Hughes Dudley* Hughes

Dillon Overcome by Washington Heat in City Streets

Washington June 21 Special J Am Dillon of Atlanta was overcome by heat on the streets today and taken to the emergency hospital for treatment. He arrived by auto police patrol and is under care with condition not yet stated.

Washington Dillon Atlanta

Negro Chauffeur Held Blameless In Fatal Crash

Savannah June 21 special Frank Rivers the negro chauffeur who ran over and killed Miss Mary Moore was held blameless by Recorder Schwarz Testimony showed differing speeds from 25 mph to 12 mph and that Miss Moore backed into the car before Rivers lost control The case may be presented to a grand jury Miss Moore's body was sent to Alabama for burial

Savannah Frank Rivers Mary Moore Schwarz Ruth Fly Katherine Crampton Mobile Misa Virginia Wright New York Mary Bellamy Wilmington N. C Perkins Rivers Ilmip Narrer Street Strang Moore Alabama

Missouri Prepares for Nearly 200 New Laws

In Kansas City on June 21 nearly 200 laws from the last Missouri legislature will take effect Monday. The Orr anti trust law regulating fire insurance companies drew the most attention, prompting over 150 insurers to halt writing in the state. Lawyers plan to challenge the bill in the Supreme Court, hoping to strike it down as unconstitutional.

Kansas City Missouri Orr Supreme Court

Vice Under Control Says Chief Beavers

Chief James L Beavers announced that vice conditions in Atlanta are better than ever, with no noticeable spread of questionable resorts into residential areas. He cited a drop in complaints since his 1909 reforms and praised the police for controlling vice, noting commendations from crusade leaders.

James L. Beavers Atlanta Grand Jury and Police Commission Collins Street Manhattan Avenue

Austrian fugitive nearly suffocates hiding from detectives

Savannah, June 21. Morris Kramer, a young Austrian, hid in a closet of a West Broad Street clothing store to escape a detective. Wanted in New York for abandoning his wife and several children, he was prostrated when removed and held for New York authorities. He had been in Savannah weeks as a clerk and reportedly planned to marry a local woman, which he denied.

Savannah Morris Kramer West Broad Street Kramer New York

M. C. A. Negro Campaign Near End

Wire teams set to raise funds for a new M C A building for Negroes, with only one week left to gather contributions. The campaign titled Dollar a Man will close June 29 as captains push for last donations.

Local Fund Drive Sees Ongoing Weekly Meetings

Various teams meet twice weekly this month to finalize wind up plans and report funds. Subscribers contributing in the past week include M. J. Lee 86 dollars Felix Lyles 26 dollars KB. Gibson 20 dollars W. G. Cleveland 26 dollars Professor BG. Brawley 10 dollars R. L. Morgan 5 dollars J.B. Sullivan 6 dollars Isaiah Grandberry 5 dollars William Burton 5 dollars A. H. Traylor Sr. 6 dollars George Butler 5 dollars and F. L. Brown 5 dollars. Many others have paid part of pledges and the list grows daily.

Pala M. J. Lee Felix Lyles KB. Gibson W. G. Cleveland Profesor BG. Brawley R. L. Morgan J.B. Sullivan Isaiah Grandberry William Burton A. H. Traylor, Sr George Butler F. L. Brown

Public program invites visitors to a musical event

A public invitation promises a cordial reception at a room ring performance featuring songs such as Annie Laurie Old Black Joe The Bonnie Blue Flag and other arts with a warm welcome for all attendees.

Sembly Annie Laurie Black Joe

Trades House and Lot for Pair of Fine Pigs

Perry Georgia June 21 Special A deed filed in the clerk’s office of the superior court was recorded. The consideration named in the deed is one pair of Berkshire pigs for one acre of land near Wellston Georgia with a small dwelling. The deed was executed by C Flardison to Thomas W Murray of Wellston, a breeder of registered Berkshire hogs.

Perry Superior Court Wellston C . Flardison Thomas W. Murray

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