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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1914

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Five Injured When Car Turns Turtle on Roswell Road

A car carrying Cole Whitehead of 107 Trinity Avenue and three girls plus two young men rolled over on Roswell Road near Clyde Hill at about 10 last night. Julia Lewis 18 and Miss Smithers 168 Nelson Street Myrile Smithers 168 Nelson Street Ralph Smith of Winder Ga and Wood 703 Edgewood Avenue were injured. one girl pinned under the car for about fifteen minutes. Whitehead said the front right wheel locked as the car descended the steep grade and the steering buckled. The party had just left the Walk of a Mile and called a garage, which sent a relief machine to Grady Hospital for treatment.

Clyde Hill Roswell Road Cole Whitehead Trinity Avenue Julia Lewis Nelson Alse Lewis Nelson Street Myrile Sinthers Ralph South Winder, Ga W. Woou Edgewood Avenue Aaa Miss Smithers Lewis Girls Ralph Smith Star Hone Moss Smithers Tonneau Grady Hospital

Howard seeks 1,004000 for Atlanta post office site building

Representative Howard introduced a bill proposing a $1,004,000 appropriation for a site and building for a Atlanta Georgia post office. The measure includes a safeguard that the building be unexposed to fire danger by an open space of at least 40 feet on all sides.

Washington Atlanta How

Rich Girl Weds Gardener Then Leaves Him

New York March 2. Miss Juliet Breitung, daughter of Edward N Breitung president of Ky. Breitung & Co bankers, wed Mas Wient a gardener employed on an estate near the Breitung home in Maristique Michigan. A church ceremony took place November 22, 1915 Grace church New York City before the bride returned to St. Regis hotel and has remained there.

New York Juliet Brettanng Edward N. Breitang Ky. N. Breitang & c Wis Mas Wient Brettang Maristique Mich Breitung Grace Church New York City Julist Breitung St. Regis Hotel

Two Boys Die in Nitro Explosion Near Wheeling

In Wheeling West Virginia on March 23 Frank Earlwine and John Stackhouse both 13 were blown to pieces after finding two cans of nitroglycerin on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Prostar. A section of track was torn up and a fast passenger train was delayed to avert a wreck.

Wheeling W. Va Frank Earlwine John Stackhouse Prostar Baltimore

Pretty Wife Declares Innocence for Alleged Yegg Husband

Mrs Rexford P Fields vows to prove her husband innocent of train robbery and $40 000 Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis hold up charges. She says she employed a lawyer and spent every spare moment seeking an alibi with a physician and two young children supporting her claim. Detectives weave a web of evidence around Fields Perry and another suspect while a veggman outfit and a notebook of prominent Ga. names with money noted are found in Fields residence.

Robbystere Milledgeville Queen and Crescent Rexford P. Fields Mrs. Wells Nashville Chattanooga St Louis Vinings Perry James Fields Fields Brook- Tine Street Welds la Grange Newnan West Port Griffin Javisor A. O. Perry Rexford Fields Brookline Street

Durham Suffered Major Fire Destroying Duke Building

A massive blaze in Durham North Carolina began in the five story Duke Building and swept through a one block area. Firemen faced water pressure breaks as mains failed and winds fanned flames. Estimated damage reached one million dollars with the Academy of Music in the fire line.

Durham N. C Entie Duke Ihelack Academy of Music

Rioting at Buffalo troops ordered on strike duty

Rioting at the Gould Coupler plant in Buffalo led to a deadly clash with law enforcement. The Seven ty-Fourth regiment was dispatched for guard duty after a mob of about 200 attacked workers, injuring many and fatally wounding Stanislaus Skolouski. Sheriff Becker prepared deputies armed with repeating shotguns, with orders to shoot to kill.

Buffalo Gould Coupler Company Depew Stanislaus Skolouski Becker Shariff

Changes announced by the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis

Nashville Tenn March 28 It was announced today by President John Howe Peyton that changes take effect April 1 D B Carson becomes acting general manager A B M Wrenne named assistant superintendent of transportation G D Hicks heads Nashville division Theodore Spieden named assistant superintendent Chattanooga division W J Templeton named acting superintendent Kuantsville division

Nashville Ten Toda John Howe Peyton Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis Ehut D. B. Carson AB. M. Wrenne G. D. Hicks Theodore Spieden Chattanooga W. J. Templeton Kuutsville

Pig's Eye Cornea Grafted On Baby’s Sight in First U S Case

Baltimore March 23. A 3 month old boy received a pig’s eye cornea graft in a local hospital, reportedly the first operation of its kind in the country. Previous human cornea grafts failed. scientists hope pig corneas are more adaptable. The eye was anesthetized, the eyeball removed, cornea cut and sewn in place with fine needle and thread. Bandage to stay about a week.

Baltimore

Citizens denounce judge and prosecutor in Shreveport murder case

A mass meeting denounces District Judge Land and District Attorney Mabrey who presided over the Henry Tuttle murder trial and acquittal of J J VanCleave relatives. The seven member committee accuses judge bias and tactical errors while the sheriff's office is blamed for juror liquor. Resolutions call for stricter enforcement of criminal laws for all.

Shreveport Land Ma~brey Henry Tuttle J. J. VanCleave Littles Judge Land Mabrey Little Lanit Shreveport

Roosevelt party fate sought by American Museum dispatch

New York officials requested details on the Roosevelt exploration party in Brazil. The American Museum of Natural History asked the American consul at Santarem for any information, promising all expenses. A Fiala wireless from Sunday indicated the party was safe but the exact status remained unclear.

New York Marenas Brasil American Museum of Natural History Fara Informa Fiala Roosevelt

Wilson Calls Nation to Guard Honor on Panama Toll Debate

President Wilson urged repeal of the Panama tolls exemption as a duty to the nation and a Democratic majority belief, citing past votes and predicting broad party support in the House and substantial Republican backing. He warned against filibustering and expected at least 200 Democrats and many Republicans to back repeal. Senate support was projected at 58 to 42. Continued on Page Two.

Washington Wilson Panama Tie House of Representatives Baltimore Presentia Jers James Kentucky Senate Thornton Louisana New Orleans Louisiana Ransdell

Pinkerton Defends Agency in Frank Probe

Allan Pinkerton's National Detective Agency denies ties to the Frank case amid Burns attacks. A letter to The Constitution declares no current involvement since Leo Frank's trial and conviction and states Pinkerton employees can testify if required by court. Lehon to head investigation in Burns' absence. Biddinger to join Atlanta later in the week. An extraordinary motion for a new trial for Frank nears completion.

Pinkerton Frank The Constitution Allan Pinkerton Willian J. Burns Phagan Pinkertons Leo Prank Burns Branch New York Sun Mary Phagan the Sun National Erective Ageney National Pencil Company Instiante Doris Gotham Atlana New York Leonard Haas Brank Iena- Paper Guil Marr Phagan Ban Lehon Atlanta Mississippi Guy Biddinger Burns Service Ben HU Reuben Arnold Haas H. P. Becker

Infant hangs self in buggy bonnet string in Cleveland

Baby son of mine owner Henry Yeomans died after a bonnet string around the infant’s bonnet hooked on the buggy caused strangulation while the nurse was away on the porch. Father William Yeomans was traveling to Colorado properties when notified. he will return to Cleveland soon.

Cleveland Ohio William Henry Yeomans Henry Yeomans Tell Colorado Chicago Jonghstanrs Yeomans

Great Battle in Suburbs of Torreon Mexico

Fragmented report describes a fierce border clash near Torreon with U S and Mexican federals. Rebels reportedly routed, dozens of casualties on both sides, and reinforcements moved toward Las Vacas while Washington backs border patrol retaliation.

Postal Rates for Plants in Senate Passed Bill

Washington March 25 a bill advancing through the senate provides postal rate changes for plant material shipments. It sets 1 cent for two ounces and allows packages up to eight ounces at that rate, with larger items to be mailed at higher charges. State departments and gardeners anticipate the new rates affecting wills and cuttings sent by mail.

Senate Ta House

Great Battle Raging Near Torreon Outskirts

The report describes General Villa’s forces advancing from Gomez Palacio toward Torreon and Lerdo in Durango, with Gomez Palacio and Lerdo described as weakly defended. The battle centers on Torreon where federal troops under Velasco hold the line, and Villa’s strategic goal is to control the railway and surrounding passes to isolate Torreon. The fighting follows Villa’s earlier pushes that cleared outposts from Mapim and nearby towns as rail lines connect the three cities.

Torreon BI Verjil Durango Mealce Villa Leria Welock Gomez Palacia Refugio Velasco Gomez Palacio Lerdo Torreau Nalle Cerro de la Pilas Games Palacio Gomez Palavia Wassel Ti Ig Canmars Mapim Brouinghem Junction

Weather Beery Paler Aniz Warmer

Weather report fragment notes fluctuating temperatures with paler and warmer phrasing. Mentions Vivian temperatures, high and low estimates, and a reference to since January 1 and past 21 days. Data incomplete, locations unclear, no definite readings.

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