How Frank's Departure Became a Secret Gov Secreted Commutation Story
Readers woke to a night of relentless reporting as The Constitution uncovered a tense, secretive commutation of Leo Frank. Journalists tracked a masked escape from the jail, the governor's silence, and a midnight pursuit that ended with Frank en route to Milledgeville, despite wary officials and disconnected lines.
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Official Painter of Stockade Faces New Judgment
Fred Cole, longtime painter tied to the city stockade through heavy drinking, appeared in police court after an incident when he stole a coat from I H Mines. He received eleven days in the stockade and quipped about painting both the stockade and the stable.
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One Legged Man Fined for Mashing in Police Court
Mike Day, a one legged man known as a fan, faced police court Monday and was fined $10.78 for speaking to women on the street with whom he had no acquaintance and for striking a man with a crutch when asked to depart. Lebbena Goldwasser testified that Day bumped into one of two young women at the corner of Marietta and Broad streets Sunday evening, then punched the man with his crutch after being told to leave.
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Justice proves swift in case of criminals
In Atlanta within one and a half hours after arrival from the federal court at Rome Burt Montaine and William Jennin were indicted tried and began serving sentences for breaking into the Flainville Georgia post office. They pleaded guilty and Judge Newman sentenced each to two and a half years in federal prison and a fine of 106 dollars.
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Escape inmate sought in Opelika murder case police hunt
A Black man named Tom Dickerson who had been jailed for the murder of his wife escaped from Opelika Alabama Monday at 3 30 am. Reports say he was seen traveling toward Atlanta in a woman's dress. Authorities describe him as about 160 pounds, mixed race, wearing a necro dressed axe woman disguise. Police alert issued to Atlanta.
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Black Man Fatally Mutilates Dog in Darktown
In Darktown a Black man named David Watte reportedly seized a small dog belonging to a Black woman and killed it in the street after an alleged incident. He was tried in police court on Monday and fined $15.75.
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Hog Cholera Serum Price Reduced by 20 Percent
Dr Peter F Hahn en state veterinarian announces a 20 percent price cut on hog cholera serum for farmers to eradicate the disease. Serum made under federal supervision while Agricultural College supply remains at 1 ½ cents per cubic centimeter.
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John Burroughs Improves at Kingston Park
Kingston North Carolina June 21 John Burroughs mayor elect Hi Ethlahome at West Park showed continued improvement today after an earlier illness The report notes his condition and a public setting where he is receiving care and observation.
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Surf Bathing and Fishing at Cumberland Island
Hot weather invites visits to Cumberland Island Georgia where surf swells reach ten feet and fishing proves popular. The Cumberland Hotel advertises low rates from 12.50 for singles or family groups with arrangements on application. Written by Fr. L. Bunkley.
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Grandfather Clause Declared Invalid in Supreme Court Ruling
The court maintains the Grandfather Clause violates the Fifteenth Amendment by basing suffrage on pre amendment conditions. It rejects the time based test as recreating discriminatory conditions, affecting Oklahoma Maryland and Georgia provisions. Local authorities debate potential effects on state constitutions and voter eligibility.
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Vaughn Death Sentence Upheld by Supreme Court
Washington June 41 The Supreme Court affirmed the death sentence for T A Vaughn former superintendent of the Odd Fellows Home for Children in Greenville on a serious charge.
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Acquittal in Marshall Murder Case Highlights Lively Trial
Frank O Leary, among five Marshall men indicted for the February killing of lecturer William Bleck, was acquitted on an instructed verdict after the state offered no witnesses. The trial exposed tensions surrounding Bleck’s anti Catholic talk and Knights of Columbus protests.
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British Aviator Killed Over Brooklands Courses
Major Lumade of the Hayal army flying corps was killed this afternoon while flying over the Brooklands aviation courses in London.
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Austrian Prisoners Turn On Their Russ Captors And Make Them Captives
Austrian prisoners under Lieutenant von Pindter captured a Russian general two colonels and nearly 400 men after a Tarnow battle. Using seized rifles and Austrian artillery they forced surrender, capturing fifteen guns many horses and transport. An Austrian machine gun detachment secured the prisoners and booty to the corps headquarters.
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English Golfer Captain John Graham Killed in Action
Liverpool reports Captain John Graham, amateur golfer and member of the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, killed at Ypres during a German charge. Last year he won the St George's grand challenge cup at Sandwich representing Royal Liverpool.
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Vitalitas claims draw wonder and demand across the South
Advertises Vitalitas as a unique mineral cure all marketed by Jacobs' Pharmacy at 22 Whitehall street. Claims include cures for indigestion biliousness rheumatic debility and numerous other ailments. The text promotes talking with a demonstrator or writing for information to purchase this product.
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