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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

8

Witness Quarrel Ends With Revolver Attempt in Court

In a federal courtroom McCarn and McBride quarreled during a trial. McCarn thrust a revolver at McBride but the hammer was caught, preventing a firing. McCarn surrendered and was charged with assault to commit murder. The case involves Colonel Duncan Cooper and Robin Cooper in the Carmack murder matter.

McCarn McBride A. A Wilder Honolulu Department of Justice Jett McCain Department icCarn 132 Washvile Tenn

Burns Seeks Grand Jury Probe in Bribery Case

Detective Burns is summoned to Atlanta to explain his firm’s ties to Rev C B Ragsdale in a bribery and perjury episode linked to the Frank case. Judge Ben Hill directs a thorough jury investigation, with Dorsey preparing counter moves to the Tye motion. Annie Maud Carter, the witness, is returned to Atlanta under bond as the defense races to file the bill of exceptions.

William J.stirns Atlanta Grand Jury Ragsdale Ben Hill Frank Dorsey Hill Annie Maud Carter Burns Sim Conley Loglock Sheriffs Office Herbert J Haas Eay Sue Sherif Broadnax Judge Hill Ler Hin Carter

Mine Operators Urge Troops to Guard Coal Mines

In Trinidad Colorado on May 7 operators in the northern coal fells appealed to Colonel James Toukett commanding federal troops in the southern fields for more soldiers to protect mines threatened by strikers. They reported Stakebreakers refuse to work without protection. Colonel Lockett has not decided. He is under pressure from union leaders to allow reconstruction of the Ludlow tent colony destroyed April 20. The operators say 169 guns were received from strikers but none surrendered. Lockett said 71 guns owned by operators are awaiting collection at various coal camps in the county.

Trindad Colo James Toukett Federe Ser Misatan Hue Jano Mrembnt San Animas Lockett

Stephens primary race ends in close official tally

In Stephens County on May 7, W A Stowe was renominated for sheriff by 53 votes over T A Holcomb after a near tied contest. J J Thomason won the tax collector post by 14 votes, seven candidates vied for tax receiver with J B Davis edgeing Jl Simpson by two, and other nominees included Clerk W A Bailey Treasurer R N Parcer Coroner Doyle Phillips and County Surveyor M B Colher.

Toccoa Stephens County W A Stowe T A_Holcomb J J Thomason J B. Davis Jl. Simpson W A_ Bailey R_N Parcer Doyle Phillips County M B Colher

Georgia bishops push for a new university at Emory era

Georgia delegates urge the church to fund a new university to replace Vanderbilt. Asa Gandler and Warren Candler are named as key backers, with speculation on a local Atlanta campus and possible parallel to Vanderbilt. The Vanderbilt committee will hear daily input as the conference weighs educational options and church unity.

Georgia North Carolina Durham WNC Pisuity College Dukes Milliona Atlanta Emory College Asan Candler Jckkngo Triaty College General Conference Lumity College Ala G Candler South Wandler Waren Candler Lymen Geo .Gla Tve Vanderbilt Asan Southern Methodist Washington City Los Angeles Dilinoia Gulf “of “Mexico Asa G Candler Vanderbit University Georgia Brothers Aga G Warren S Candler Gandler University Asa Candler 9 University Vanderbilt Nashville Ten Nesser Court Turch

No More Concessions To Ulster Declared By Redmond

John Redmond the nationalist leader said no new concessions to Ulster would be made and that reports of renewed talks were incorrect. He stated the Irish party’s position had not changed and that the Home Rule Bill would receive its first reading and proceed to the Lords in its present form before Whitsuntide recess.

London Way John Redmond Ulster Asquith House of Fiords Mr Redmond

Muscle Size Affects Efficiency in Different Occupations

Scientific tests show that in occupations using larger muscle groups women outperform men, while in tasks requiring smaller muscle use men are more efficient. The findings imply tailoring job roles to physiological strengths to optimize performance.

Train Brakes Stop Weighty Car Within Safe Distances

A train weighing about one thousand tons was brought to a stop within one thousand feet while traveling sixty miles per hour and within two thousand feet while moving eighty miles per hour, using a new airbrake system.

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