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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1914

Page

9

University Club Plans New Building Next Year

At last night’s annual meeting the University Club agreed to seek new quarters with plans to be decided at the adjourned meeting on June 11. Burton Smith said several favorable options exist within two blocks of the current Abbott residence on Peachtree Street. The club will not nominate new officers until the building plans are settled.

University Club Burton Smith Smith Lberty Aid Abbott Peachtree Street Hils and Cain Streets Asan Candler

New Trial Refused to Leo M Frank

A speech condemns the Frank case witnesses as perjurers and argues that the conviction rested on flawed evidence. The speaker alleges police and prosecutors pursued truth while distorting facts, cites Conley and Ragsdale episodes, and asserts a broader pattern of deceit in the legal process. The address questions the hair and blood evidence and hints the truth may only emerge after further revelation.

Dorsey Conley Ragsdales John E White Frank Jean Arnold Tates Harris Mar Phagans

Frank trial chaos over blood evidence and perversion claims

The defense contends Dr Claude Smith found a blood spot that could be from a rat or mosquito and possibly years old, undermining the state's claim Mary Phagan was killed on the second floor. Arnold argues Jim Conley is not a pervert and criticizes detectives, urging a new trial for Leo Frank amid attacks on defense witnesses.

Claude Smith Mary Phagan Frank Conley Arnold Jim Conley Detective Burns Annie Maud Carter Reaser Bis Dorsey Atlanta Roy Harris Herry Dr Warris

Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Atlanta Telegraphist

Horace Walford Thorp of Atlanta filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with the federal court clerk yesterday. He lists liabilities at 785 dollars and 15 cents, with 867 dollars secured, and assets at 40 dollars.

Federal Court Horace Walford Thorp Atlanta

Six Thrown From Car When It Turns Turtle

An Albany bound automobile party from Americus collided near Welle's mill ten miles below Americus. The car overturned twice, injuring Mr and Mrs Richardson of Greenville and several passengers including Julian and Mrs Clark and Mrs Sterne of Albany. Mrs Richardson broke an arm. others escaped with minor pains. The six cylinder car owned by Edward Sterne of Albany was wrecked. Physicians assisted at the scene as the party later returned to Albany in Banker A D Oliver's car.

Americus Amerycus Albany Welle’ Mill Richardson Greenville Julian Clark Clark Edward Sterne A D Oliver Climax Fame Smithville

Weather outlook cool and clear with mild day

A wee bit cooler and quite clear forecast. Thursday morning starts near 60 degrees with a daytime high not exceeding 80. Light westerly winds and few clouds will prevail as the day warms slowly.

Member of Lupo's Gang Dies at Federal Pen

Vincent Gigio, a member of the Lupo's Gang, died at Atlanta federal prison from heart failure after serving about four years of a fourteen year term. He was 34, reportedly in good health before dinner when he collapsed. Details remain limited.

Lupo Vincence Gigio Lune the Wolf Federal Atlanta New York M Grgio

Sickles to be Buried in Arlington Cemetery

Major General Daniel H Sickles will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery Virginia. A military escort firing squad and chaplain will meet the funeral train. Services are planned for Friday at St Patrick's Cathedral New York with the body expected to reach Arlington Saturday.

New York Daniel H Sickles National Cemetery Arington Va Third Army Secretary of War Garrison St Patric' S Cathedral Arington

Dr Benedict Improving in Athens on May 6

Dr Samuel C Benedict, president of the medical institution, shows improvement as reports from Athens on May 6 indicate progress in his health.

Dr. Benedict Athens Samuel C Benedict

Atlanta Calls For Liquor Laws To Curb Beer Crime

The piece argues beer fuels crime more than distilled drinks and urges strict enforcement of Georgia laws prohibiting sale of whisky wine or beer. It appeals to public office holders to stop liquor as a source of crime and misery, asserting Atlanta’s demand for law and decency.

Belgium Recorder’s Court Atlanta Kraeplin Munich Georgia

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