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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1912
Page
25
Wound death of Leela Wiley at Grady Hospital
Segrean Diea of Wound Leela Wiley 18 shot in the jaw near 61 State Street March 25 and died Friday night at Grady hospital. The report also covers Jerry Nelson not guilty in a federal trial for transporting a woman for immoral purposes, and patrolman Camp severely injured by a fall from a horse on Forsyth Street. Also noted: coroner’s inquest into Ace Akins death due to acute indigestion, J. J. Stawking arrested on desertion warrant, Branch and Moore in Grace case, Watt clerk on trial for alleged mail theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Segrean
Jerry Nelson
United States
L. Camp
Forsyth Street
Grady Hospital
Lee Stree
Donehee Ore
Ace Kins
Jlaynes Street
Wesley Akins
J. J. Stawking
Ation
Charlotte
N. C
Hawia
M Ree Case Heads to Jury After Lengthy Trial
In Opelousas Louisiana the defense in the second trial of Zee Nunge MeeRee for manslaughter with Gar land is expected to wrap up by Monday morning. Judges plan to conclude arguments and move to state evidence, with a verdict anticipated Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelousas
Secon
Blackburg Mob Hangs Two In Jail Escape Incident
In Blacksburg early today a lynch mob broke a police jail, hanged Joe Bri and Frank Wilson from rafters after accusing them of assaulting a white man who was later released. The men were seized at the jail, placed in custody for violating city ordinances, and the mob dispersed with the bodies found this morning as officials investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Joe “Bri
Frank Wilsomant
Galt
Legrees
Blackaburg
Col Goethals Talks of Canal Plan for Panama
Washington March 29 Colonel Goethals told Senate and House committees the first ship would pass through the Panama canal in August or September 1913. He urged removing inhabitants from the canal zone to keep the jungle from aiding enemies and rejected exemptions for coastwise trade arguing revenues would suffer and steamship companies would gain. He opposed banning railroad ownership of steamship stock, saying it could reduce receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal
Goethals
Senate Committee On Canals
House Committee On Appropriations
Canal Zone
Western Union Buys 10,000 Underwood Typewriters
Western Union announces a purchase of 10,000 Underwood typewriters in a major equipment acquisition. The order signals expanding office operations and strengthens supply lines for telegram and financial service activities. The vendor Underwood is cited as the supplier, with delivery slated for the coming quarter.
J F Norris Held On Arson Charge
Fort Worth Texas March 29 Rev J Frank Norris surrendered to the sheriff pleaded not guilty to arson charge and bonded $1000. Indicted for fire at First Baptist Church causing about $9000 damage. A second February fire damaged the Shuseys. Trial date not fixed. Indictment for perjury pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
J. Frank Norris
Norris
First Baptist Church
Harmon Would File Brief In Rate Case
Governor Harmon will travel to Washington to seek leave from the Supreme Court to file a brief on behalf of governors of several states. The brief tests the Minnesota 2 cent fare law, deemed unconstitutional by Judge Sanborn. The committee includes Hadley of Missouri and Aldrich of Nebraska, with Harmon chairing the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Harmon
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Sanborn
Minnesota
Herbert S. Hadley
Missouri
Charles J. Aldrich
Nebraska
Tehlr
Marmon
Government completes Lewis case testimony
In St Louis on March 29 a woman testified she wrote to FE G Lewis as a sister would advise and another said she lost 1400 dollars in Lewis enterprises. A E Radert, the last government witness, an expert accountant for the Justice Department, testified to show Lewis notes funded continuing company obligations.
Unitarian Conference Elects New Leaders in New Orleans
The Southern Unitarian conference closed in New Orleans with Charles H. Patterson of the city elected president and Miss Harriet A. Spalding of Dallas reelected president of the Associated Women's Alliance. Atlanta was chosen as the next meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Conference
New Orleans
Southern Unitarian
Charles H. Patterson
Harriet A. Spalding
Dallas
Texas
Associated Women's Alliance
Atlanta
Underwood Attacks Tariff Board On Wool Bill Debate
Washington March 29 The Ways and Means Chairman Underwood opens debate on the wool bill delivering a sharp assault on the tariff board’s work. He cites $550000 cost in three years and three unsatisfactory reports on wood pulp paper wool and cotton. He accuses experts abroad of limited language and accounting knowledge and says reports were mere printed documents that could have been sent by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tariff Board
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Southern Appalachian Good Roads Assn Adopts Highway Funding Moves
In Spartanburg March 2% the Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association urged federal funding for roads and support for a national alluvial highway system. It backed convict labor for road work, speed laws, and enforcement. Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt, president, said progress on the three discussed roads was assured and the next meeting will be in Atlanta in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
3. C
D. HE. Winslow
United States Office of Public Roads
Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association
Federal
Office of Public Roads
Congress
Association
Atlanta
Damage from Lightning Strikes Edgefield Farms and Rail Trestle
A storm at 2 o'clock this morning wrecked several Edgefield County farm houses and killed cattle. Lightning felled the Southern railway trestle between Edgefield and Wrenton, stopping all train service today. Telephone lines remain down at Folgetield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Hehtning
Edgefield
Southern Railway
Wrenton
Folgetield
Theater Flooded in Norfolk as River Rises
The Norfolk river has overflown its banks flooding the city streets. The Auditorium theater reports four feet of water in the orchestra pit. Officials state the flood is the worst since 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Auditorium
Senate Debates Pension and Canal Plans Highlight Friday Session
In a Friday session the Senate resumed debate on pension legislation and prepared to vote before adjournment. Public pressure grew as Army veterans urged action. The Panama Canal tolls, Isthmian Canal Commission chair Goethals, and the first ship through Panama were discussed. Committees reported on railroad valuation and a move to unseat Representative Bowman for election fraud. Underwood attacked the tariff board as wool debates continued. Wickersham accused Governor Clark of misstatements about Alaskan conditions. Adjourned at 9:10 p.m. until noon Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Seevier
Rand Army
Panhage Af Sutherland
Ariington National Cemetery
Interoceanic “Canal — Committee
Panama Canal
Isthmian Canal Commission
Goethals
Inter-Ovening Canal Committee
Would &O
Underwood
Keyate
House
Frank A. Mungey
Ster] Trust
Steel Corporation
Interstate Commerce Committee
United States
A. C. Bowman
Pennsylvania
Tari Board
Wickersham
Clark
La Follette Wins North Dakota Delegates and Campaign Rise
La Follette captures North Dakota Republican delegates from Taft and Roosevelt despite low expectations. The campaign quickly gains momentum just before the primary, signaling a strong finish. Local retailer promotes Rogers Peet Company and Hart Schaffner & Marx as makers of quality men’s suits with Spring and Easter offerings priced from $18 to $40 for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
North Dakota
Taft
Roosevelt
la Pollet
Rogers Peet Company
Hart Schaffner & Marx
IWW Arrests Admit Plot Against U S Government
Daniel Bros Co. San Diego March 29 nearly fifty IWW members arrested here admit plotting to overthrow the United States government. California authorities report to Washington immigration, noting most prisoners are foreigners and that all but one or two acknowledged no form of government or flag but the red flag, described as symbolizing blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
United States
California
Immigration Bureau
Washington
Bearcely
The Ladies' Home Journal Guides Mass Home Building
The magazine spurred 25000 homes in the United States built from its plans and photo sets. Eighty percent followed the Journal's estimates while a southern city area earned the name Ladies' Home Journalville for its heavy use of free plans. The article links magazine content to household goods and decor, arguing quality comes from what lies behind the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenty
United States
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ladies’ Home
Advertising book offered free to readers
A book on advertising may be obtained gratis by those interested. The Ladies' Home Journal circulates over 1,750,000 monthly and The Ladies' Evening Post exceeds 1,900,000 weekly. The publication notes its commanding position and field methods in reaching readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Ladies’ Home Journal
Lawrdsy Evening ‘Posti
Mary Moore dies after shooting in Macon
Mary Moore, shot Sunday by Leo Meyer, died at Macon hospital from a spine fracture caused by the bullet. Coroner’s jury orders Leo Meyer charged with murder with Albert Meyer and Rey Rogers held as accessories. Moore to be buried in Greenville South Carolina. General Bennett Young to be nominated for commander in chief of United Confederate Veterans. J R Moseley leaves Holy Rollers. Macon to have a permanent drum and bugle corps organized by the United Sons of Confederate Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Mary Moore
Leo Mayer
Alager
Lep Meyer
Albert Meyer
Rey Rogers
Leo Meyer
Albert Wisyer
Moore
Greenville
5. C
Mia. E
Brown
Thomas Hardeman Camp
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Mrs McGinty Fires At Negro Man In Yard Dispute
Mrs Ruby McGinty a young widow fired a heavy caliber revolver at Henry Ross near her home at 118 Mangum Street. Bullets missed. she claims self defense as she confronted a man passing through her back yard, an area locals say has long served as a shortcut. Police cite frequent shooting in the area over weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby McGinty
Henry Toss
Mangum {Reet
Wittey
Henry Ross
Mitchell Street
Chi Zeta Chi Frat Holds Annual Banquet in Atlanta
Kurpa chapter of Chi Zeta Chi fraternity at the Atlanta School of Medicine held its annual banquet at Durand's with over forty members attending. Examinations start next Monday, four weeks before graduation on April 26. Speakers included Dr. H. M. Lokey, Dr. B. H. Wagnon, Dr. H. G. Stevens, and Dr. J. G. Brantley. J. W. Edmondson served as toastmaster, with numerous members listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurpa
Chi Zeta Chi Fraeraity
Atlanta
Sclool of Medicine
Durand
H. M. Lokey
BH. Wagnon
de. H. G Stevens
J. G. Brantley
J. W. Edmondson
Atlanta Orchestra at the Organ Recital
Atlanta music lovers will see the Atlanta City Orchestra in full number at the Auditorium on Sunday afternoon. A program of three pieces is arranged with two organ recitals by Professor Percy Starnes. The first number will begin promptly at 3 30, and the committee urges the public to be seated on time. The notice also mentions complaints about late arrivals disrupting comfort and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Percy Starnes
Convicts’ Fire Fatal to Blunt, Inquest Hears
Springfield Neb March 29 Sheriff Grant Chase testified at a coroner inquest that a convict fired the shot that killed Roy Blunt, a young farmer, during a fight between escaped convicts and officers last week. Chief John B Briggs said officers fired first. Farmers flocked to town amid grieving and tension over Blunt’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Neb
Grant Chase
Sarpy County
Roy Blunt
John B. Briggs
South Omaha
Blunt
Verdict of guilty in Smith murder case sealed death sentence
Gadeden Ala March 29 J Smith who killed Patrolman W A Patterson of Alabama City January 14 was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a jury today and his punishment fixed at death There was difficulty in preventing a semengreeing when the verdict was announced and the jurora received many congratulations Smith had the reputation of being the most persistent violator of the prohibition law in Etowah county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadeden
Ala
J. Smith
W. A. Patterson
Alabama City
Simith
Etowah
Suicide by traveling salesman cited health in Huntsville report
Walter Balick, a traveling representative from Nashville, Tenn., shot himself at his Kelso home. His wife heard the gunfire from upstairs and found him dead upon returning. Ill health given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Walter Balick
Nashville. Tenn
Kelso
Fragmented crime note hints at public boycott and funds shift
The fragmentary report mentions arrests related to a house incident and a boycott. It references men challenging seaside resort interests and calls to invest funds in churches, with unclear quotes about hats and tradesmen as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenced
Pick Quith
Sandusky Dentist Extracts Revealed by Patient Kennedy
In Sandusky Ohio a 39 year old man Kennedy recounts a seven month dental ordeal. The dentist extracted two teeth including a lower wisdom tooth which was badly ulcerated. After the second tooth was pulled Kennedy reports vision returning and there is a note of a crack in the window as he says he can see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Ohio
Marehe
Parkertown
Kemn
Kennedy
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