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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1913

Page

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Senate and House Sweep for Teacher Pay Reform

Leaders in both chambers back tax reform to fund prompt teacher payments. Senate Finance chair B S Miller and House Ways and Means head L Roskin pledge action this session to end arrears, with options from higher tax rates to recasting the tax system. Public sentiment supports justice for teachers and swift financial measures to prevent state disgrace.

House Senate General Assembly Ocd Villa House Committee On Ways and Means Genate Finance Committee L. Roskin Ways and Means B.S. Miller Senate Finance Committee

Savings Ads Prompt Readers to Shop The Constitution

Continued on Page Ten promotes local grocery and apparel deals with items like granulated sugar 1.00, Snowdrift lard 0.854, apple jelly 0. sc, men’s shirts 1.50, flannel trousers 4.59, belts 0. sec, Oxfords 3.65, Lamb legs and pork chops at 0. This promotional copy urges systematic shopping to maximize value over time.

Teachers Must Be Paid First In Georgia Election News

Georgia lawmakers convened for the governor elect John M Slaton s inauguration set for next Saturday as bids to fix state finances surfaced in the house. Contested elections from Bleckley and Wheeler counties prompted a nine member committee review while a special election plan for U S senator was introduced. Joint canvass later confirmed Slaton as governor along with other state officials and appointments.

John M. Slaton Senate House Georgia Legislature Slaton Fulbright Burke County Bleckley Wheeler George A. Browning Hleckley Douglag Mearthur Messrs. Browning Mearthur McaArthur Bibb County United States Western and Atlantic Stovall Elbert Tn Gee Cook Chattahoochee Board of Commissioners Chattahoochee County Moes Clark Lnvite Industries Farris Walker Chickamauga Brinson Jenkins Isle Anderson Statehouse State Code Wright Speer Felder Agriculture Price Fee Ealassonse Et Commerce and Labor Stanley Superintendent of Public Instruction Brittain Prison Commission teGanderm Zindsey Ano

French Aviator Killed Testing New Monoplane

Chalons sur Marne France June 26 The French aviator Maurice L Foulquier died when testing a monoplane for the first time He fell from a height of 249 feet The accident is blamed on his inexperience with the different handling required by monoplanes

Chalons-Sur-Marne France Maurice L. Foulquier Foulquier

Hypocrisy Attacked Over Caminetti Diggs Prosecution

Washington dispatch reports Representative Mann assailing Attorney General McReynolds over postponing white slave cases linked to Caminetti Diggs and Western Fuel. Hayden named special prosecutor. Sullivan awaits word. McKinley appointed district attorney for the Northern District of California to succeed McNab.

Conscience Smitten Man Fined 150 in Georgia

Waycross Georgia June 26 A L Christian who surrendered in Richmond a week ago saying conscience would not rest was sentenced to twelve months in city jail, suspended on payment of 150 for larceny after trust. Three white boys, oldest 14, got two years each in state reform school for larceny. parents failed to curb their wildness.

Waycross Sperial A. L. Christian Richmond Hls State Reformatory

Davis and Thompson Not Yet Nominated

Washington June 26 Special. Despite Senator Heke Smith’s assurance that he has withdrawn opposition to Joseph S. Davis of Albany for marshal of the southern district of Georgia, the nomination has not yet been sent to the senate. Howard Thompson for marshal of the northern district also has not been sent. Davis’ friends question the delay as the office has been vacant for months while the incumbent Republican serves. The Justice Department declined to reveal the charges against Davis, and Senator Bacon urged confidence in the nomination and likely confirmation, noting such charges are an old political ploy. The delays for Thompson and Davis are not expected to last much longer.

Maop Wilson House Representative Mann Ulacis McReynolds San Francisco Camberth Immigration Bureau of Teh McNab Caminetti Bennett White House Fupior Oy John Cortigan, Jr Washington Heke Smith Joseph S. Davis Albany Georgia Senate Howard Thompson Smith Davis Department of Justice Davie Bacon Thompson

Senate approves Erdman act amendments on railway disputes

Washington June 26 Senate rushed amendments to the Erdman Mediation Act to avert a strike by about 90 000 railroad workers east of Chicago The changes expand the arbitration panel from three to six authorize a presidentially appointed independent mediator with a 7500 salary and keep the mediator separate from the labor department This action follows Democratic and Republican calls for faster settlement and potential House action may follow to align plans with railroads and employees warnings of a large scale strike

Washington Chicago Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Newlands Board of Arbitration Wilson Biil Department of Labor Caucugs Overman

Harris Confirmed Census Director for Georgia

Washington June 26 William J Harris confirmed as director of the census and state chairman of the Georgia Democratic executive committee. He will take office July 1 earning six thousand five hundred dollars annually. Republican delays aimed to keep E Dana Durand in office briefly rather than oppose Harris personally.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington William J. Harris Democratic Executive Committee of Georgia Senate Har Tig Harvis E. Dana Durand Durand

Army to Loan 1400 Tents for Georgia Confederate Reunion

Washington June 26 The house passed a joint resolution authorizing the war department to loan 1400 tents to the Confederate reunion at Brunswick Georgia.

Washington House War Department Brunswick

Hemet drives out Japanese fruit pickers in simmering anti Japanese incident

Riverside Cal June 26 anti Japanese sentiment erupted in Hemet as residents ordered an apricot picking crew from Japan to leave at once. The baggage was loaded onto the train amid protests by local business leaders and mayors party officials denounce the action while court officials claim legality. Japanese officials in Southern California dispatch take note and vow to protect workers.

Riverside Cal Hemet Here Cra I. G. Shaw Uney Los Angeles H. A. Wakabayashi Ern California

Fisher appointed deputy clerk of Greene superior court

Greensboro Ga June 26 special W H Fisher of Greensboro named deputy clerk of Greene superior court by S A Will official action records show the appointment in Greene Court Clerk notices.

Greene Court Greensboro W. H Fisher Greene Superior Court By. S.A Will

Austin Is Named Chief Clerk Of Railway Mail Division

Washington June 26 Special W J M Austin of Atlanta was appointed chief clerk of the fourth division of the railway mail service to likely become superintendent. Edward P King urged for promotion with Mayor Woodward backing, while Austin’s past demotion by a Republican administration is cited. A rigid four year probe into the division’s conduct is expected to reveal reasons for prior chaos.

John Corrigan Washington W. J. M. Austin Atlanta Railway Mail Service Charles H. Ranger Austin Edward P. King Hoke Smith Attx King Woodward King Howard E. P. King Aduisa Tennesee Alabama Austthy Johnson and Aiken South Carolina Georgia Messie Johnson Aiken Pepper Omaha Wannamaker United States

September Morn entry into Uncle Sam's mails ruled

Washington June 26 Special Miss September Morn a 20 year old figure study may be mailed in the United States as a piece of art. William Lamar special assistant attorney general of the post office department says nothing obscene or obnoxious about the picture and it is a beautiful work of art. Postmasters in various sections had questioned whether reproductions of Paul Chaba's maiden figure should be admitted in the mails.

Washington,d. C United States William %. Lamar Post Office Department Paul‘ Chaba

Amazing Story of Wall Street Bribe Plot In Senate Probe

The June 26 Washington session of the senate lobby investigating committee heard a tale of an effort to sell a gold brick to Wall Street and foil investigations into the crash of the era. A. Mitchell Palmer described how influence would be wielded in Washington to shield clients, naming Lewis Ledyard as largely instrumental while omitting the principal agent’s name. Edward Lauderbach testified and denied seeking capital power, while others from New York provided details, including a lawyer who listened in the room.

Washington Wall Street Senate New York A. Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania Toi Edward LauréFbach New. York Lswyer Daniel] J. Riordan New’ York Mr. Palmer Lewis Cade Ledyard Palmer House Ledyard Edward Lauterbach Lauterbach

Weather Forecast for Georgia Generally Fair

Local report notes generally fair weather for Friday and Saturday in Georgia. Temperature details are unclear with missing values for lowest highest and mean temperatures. Rainfall amounts in past 24 hours show 0.00 inches and deficits since the first of the month and since January are given as partial figures.

Georgia

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Mann President For Action Thomas J. Hayden Mat J. Sullivan Caminetti-Diges Western Fuel Company Francis J. Heney Wags Main Department of Justee Thomas B. Hayden Diggs-Caminetth San Francisco Board of Education Watertown N. Y Sullivan Hayden Washington, D.C van Fleet District Court Benjamin L. McKinley Unt John L. McNab McKinley Francia B. Price Grover Cleveland Edmonson Brooks J. J. Slade Murcogehe Erdman Harris Dana Durand U. S. Army Congress Uncle Sam Oscar Underwood Probhers Lewis Cass Ledyard Edward Lauderbach Atlantic City Baltimore Birmingham Cis Boston Buffalo Charleston Galveston Hatteras Jacksonville Kansas City Fear Knorville P. Cldy Louisville Memphis Buams Mobile I. Montgomery New Orleans Oklahoma Pittsburg Louis Shreveport Tampa
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