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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1914

Page

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Frank Case Transmission Delays as Final Steps Loom

The Frank case waits on transmission of remittitur from the Supreme Court. If received Monday, Solicitor Dorsey may move to file for habeas corpus and seek re pronouncement of sentence, possibly life imprisonment instead of death. Defense awaits affidavits and may seek a new trial before Judge Hill, while Burns may arrive Monday to aid investigations. The path remains unsettled with appeals and clemency as potential routes.

Dorsey Tudge IiMt Casa Wenn Droit Wee Hill United States Supreme Court Ergusen Burke Helen Ferguson Jim Conley Mary Phagan Constitution Tril Uaon Frank Detenge Mat Phagan Sunfay Ferguson William J. Burns Atlanta

Man shoots self with newly bought pistol in MacDonald’s hardware

John Mitchell, 28, prominent Bainbridge native and son of Daniel Mitchell, was hospitalized after a pistol he had just bought discharged in MacDonald’s hardware store. The bullet pierced the bed frame and hit a stove. Doctors condemned his survival, but he stabilizes with no further complications expected. Mitchell reported accidental discharge during handling of the weapon, with flight traced to his new purchase. He has traveled widely, including time in China, and returned last March.

Ponbilligey Marek iSne Wiah John Mitchell MacDonald Mitchell Aly Daniel Mitchell M. FB. Mitchell Bainbridge Asia China

Brothers killed during experimental flight in France

Lyons France March 1 Pierre and Gabriel Selves Prathers were killed today while testing an experimental light aircraft. A misfire or control error caused the plane to plunge to the ground as the aviators tried an all metal move.

Lyons France Pierre Gabriel Selves Prathers

High Wind Sweeps Atlanta On Freezing Day

Atlanta endured a fierce wind and plummeting temperatures on Sunday with unofficial readings near seventeen degrees. Reports from Waterworks, Inman Yards, and nearby stations tracked the cold as King Boreas swept the city, halting traffic and leaving streets deserted as the countdown to a warmer Monday began.

Atlanta King Boreas Weather Bureau Degrees Waterworks Station Co. i Tingf Names Drug Company Peachtree and Tieusten West Nd Pharmacy Gordon and Let Southern Railway Inman Yards Hapeville Reformatory Brown & Allen Whitehall Alabama Ansley Forsyth Street Westalb Moreland

Arctic Blizzard Paralyzes New York Area With Widespread Wires Down

A northeast to northwest storm battered New York and vicinity. Wires down and poles toppled halted telegraph and telephone service, crippling train traffic and ground travel. Three deaths reported from collapsed roofs and accidents. many exposed. 12,000 to 14,000 workers slated to shovel snow next day to restore services.

Washington Cape Hatteras New York Albany Weather Bureau

Frigid Wave Sweeps South Forecast For Early Week

Weather bureau forecast a dangerous cold wave sweeping from the north into the eastern states and into the Gulf of Mexico early next week with frost in the south and a warmer rebound by midweek. A second major storm would move from the north Pacific coast toward the central valleys and eastern states toward week end bringing rain and snow.

Washington Gulf of Mexico Weather Bureau Hatteras East Gulf South Atlantic Florida Peninsula Middle West North Pacific States North Pacific Coast Great Central Valleys Rocky Mountains

Worst Storm Paralyzes Philadelphia Rail Links

One of the worst storms in years raged in Philadelphia and surrounding areas, halting wire service to eastern ports and freezing rail traffic between Philadelphia and New York. The Pennsylvania Railroad reported 25 to 30 trains stalled between the two cities, with Reading also crippled. The last PA train from New York arrived at 3 p.m., and Reading service had not come in since 3:15 p.m. The storm continued on page two.

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Stand Unaltered Says Police Chief

Police Chief James L. Heavern states his stance remains unchanged amid Atlanta’s Citizens League platform. He supports the Men and Religion Forward Movement and insists on enforcing the law as written while criticizing press coverage and urging continued public candor.

Citizens' League of Atlanta James L. Heavern Men and Religion Forward Movement Kanye Ta Blake Citizens’ League Atlanta Marion Jackson Men and Worward Murber Bulletina Constitution

Hembree Dies by Morphiine Use After Despair

Datton Ga March 1 Special news: Hembree committed death by his own action at 4 oclock last night by taking morphine. He had just returned from the state farm where he served a sentence and was despondent over domestic affairs. A note directed the disposition of his body and said relatives should be notified. He had been addicted to the drug and had previously attempted similar acts to end his life.

Datton Hembree Fife James Hambledon Mesteo OL. Thomas el Paso Li. B M. Worehan Wot. Wayson J Manis United States Army Fort Bliss Hugh Tgsecort Davidson Maivly Bratens Washington State Department

Train Hits Auto Killing Two Women Near Columbus Ga

Two women, Lee Knight and Pauline Crawford, were killed when a Seaboard Air Line passenger train struck their car two miles south of Columbus Georgia around 6 pm. Two men, Hollis and Downs, were injured. The auto was crossing a curved track as the train emerged from a road.

Columbus Marah Lee Knight Pauline Crawford Belle T. Downs Seaboard Air Line Hollis Bethe Downs Dodica Holtia

Memphis Ends Open Saloon Era Under Prohibition Law

Memphis Tennessee reports that 576 of 700 revenue licenses were surrendered to the County Attorney General as the nuisance act took effect ending the open saloon. Saloons closed at midnight as soft drink outlets opened, and licensed wholesalers, druggists and river steamers retained licenses to ship out of state under the new Prohibition rules.

Memphis Tenn Z N Estes Tennessee Sellme Bauer

Panama Delegates Greet King Alfonso at Expo Audience

Commissioners of the Panama-Pacific exposition were granted an audience with King Alfonso who greeted them cordially. The delegation plans to depart after meetings and discussions about the expo.

Alfonso Tomer

Benton Probers Barred By Mexican Rebels From Examining Corpse

Juarez March 1 Benton commission barred from Chihuahua to inspect slain Briton’s body by rebel order. Commanding officer Fidel Avda refused trains passage. doubts and rumors arose over delay as Villa and Carranza power dynamics affect inquiry. Washington discussions between President Wilson and Secretary Bryan followed.

Ibenton Juarez Mexico Benton Investigative Commission Chihuahua Fidel Avda EL Paso Ei Paso Juavex Jas Venustang Carranza Francisco Villa Villa Chihualva Benton Marion Leteher George Carothers State Department Nis

Great audience attends opening of Bible meeting

A large audience gathered for Atlanta's world famous March Bible conference opening at the Baptist Tabernacle. Dr Sol Dickey presided as sessions began with speakers from Boston to Colorado and notable figures including Dr Campbell Morgan, Rev Mel Trotter, Dr Frank Palmer, Dr Russell Conwell, and Dr G Campbell Morgan. The day highlighted cross denomination collaboration and the event's broad international significance.

Alanta Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle Len G. Broughton Sol Dickey Boston Colorado Ehurch Notnd Fible A Povertis Campbell Morgan London England Euch Lncal Church Morgan Bible Conference Broughton de. Morgan United States Nut Ng Pyng Choo Sun Yat Sen Choo America San Francisco Hoo Sibla Mel” Trotter Frank Palmer Winona Bible Conference Gordon Russell Conwell Baptist Temple Philadephia Camden Cobern Meadville G. B. Stuart William , Souper G. Campbell Morgan The Palmer Melrotter Crobern Cooper Re Pyng Choo Baptist Tabernacle ‘Choir Stuart Eatter Wall Big Bettel Church Mell Trotter Grand Rapids Mich Atlant Wesley Memorial Tabernacle

Senate Seat Sought by Gifford Pinchot

Milford Pa March 1 Gifford Pinchot former Sumiet forester of the United States announced his candidacy for United States senator. Pinchot pledged to support progressive reforms and spoke at a conference in Harrisburg urging regular party guidance and reform in state government.

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Weather Prophecy Fath And Colder Across Regions

Forecasts predict colder weather across Georgia and nearby areas with cooler east portions. Virginia and North Carolina see colder conditions in the east on Tuesday, while South Carolina notes cooler temperatures beginning Monday. Alabama and Mississippi expect Tuesday to be cloudy and warmer, with unsettled conditions continuing into Monday. Tennessee and Kentucky show mixed signals with Monday cooler and Tuesday variable temperatures.

Georgia Virginia North Carolimas East South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Keniucky

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