Three Arrests Expected in Phagan Case
Lanford says evidence exists to convict in the Phagan case and will not disclose its nature. The court postponed proceedings to allow more time for investigation.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1913
Page
1
Phagan Mystery Airs Rumors of Three Arrests Soon
Rumors from the solicitor general's office say three arrests will be made of Altachea Co. pencil plant before the case reaches a grand jury. Chief Sanford holds documentary evidence to convict the pencil factory girl slayer, while Dorsey and Burns' forces face a strained cooperation as the May term is postponed to focus on the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phagan
Gay
Grand Jury
Trio
Sanford
Police, Headquarters
Dorsey
Criminal Court
Three New Arrests Tied to National Pencil Suspects
The recently named attaches of the National Pencil factory face possible arrest or witness status as the Grand Jury weighs the Mary Phagan murder case. McDorsey’s staff holds details on the suspects and a secret document, claimed to convict, remains undisclosed to all but Detective Chief N A Sanford.
Savings on random ads entice shoppers this issue
Page two highlights assorted bargains from yardage to hats and shoes. Sage waterproof fabric, go cart, dining table, rockers, waists, skirts, electrolieres, suits, hats, veils, silk hose, corsets, and more are offered at deep discounts. Read through to catch each item before it vanishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asc
Palm Beach
Mayor rebukes probe committee over fire inquiry
Mayor Woodward declares the committee’s findings were not approved and that all accusations in his veto message were correct. He cites testimony on charges against Chief Cummings, a $498 gift claim, a 10 percent engine discount, and rebates under Chief Joyner, urging city records to support his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Counil
Woodward
Council
Hes
Nia
H. B. Davidson
Webbera Apparatus Company
Chef Cummings
Chief Cummings
Tie
Desrre
Grand Jury
Warer
General Council
City of Arm
Lanta
Mes
Lexa
Board of
Fire Masters
Joyner
Ander
Cam
State faces solvency with rising returns says Wright
Comptroller William A Wright outlines a $136 976 917 rise in taxable values over four years increasing state revenue by 684 884 and notes a $200 000 temporary loan and a projected 1913 deficit of 231 582 The report details 5 673 005 expected revenue for 1912 and 5 204 687 appropriations with public schools receiving 2 600 000 pensions 1 800 000 and others including higher education 470 414 and debt interest 383 000 The article argues limiting appropriations until revenue from additional sources grows and suggests amending laws to allow small local utility firms to file returns to tax receivers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Wright
Treasury
Publc
Mrs Longstreet Still Fighting for Postmaster Post
Washington May 17 Special Mira Helen D Longstreet of Gaines ville has spent weeks in Washington opposing the confirmation of Mrs W J Ham. She will testify before the senate committee on post offices and post roads to rebut Postmaster General Burleson's claim of mismanagement. Longstreet accuses Bell and Hardy of contributing to a drunken mob at her home and asserts the administration seeks to oust her for political reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Mira
Helen D. Longstreet
Gainesville
Mra
W. J. Ham
Senate
Raads
Burleson
Bell
Helen D
Hardy
Longstreet
A. 8. Hardy
Han
Home ownership and rentals advertised in Constitution Classified
The article extols owning a home as a symbol of independence and introduces today’s Constitution Classified with many splendid homes for sale on easy terms and rental options including apartments. It promotes accessible housing and advertises the best rental and purchase opportunities available.
Riots in Cincinnati Bring Mayor to Seek Troops
Rioting interrupted Cincinnati streetcar service as workers faced assaults and a car wreck from projectiles. Mayor Hunt requested militia after Governor Cox refused troop deployment and court action sought a receiver for Cincinnati Traction Company. Proceedings scheduled for Monday as public unrest persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cox
Cincinnati Traction Company
Hunt
City of
Georghegan
Common Pleas Court
Traction Company
Brighton Barna
Brighton
Fourth
Vine Streets
Wood
Battman
Om Cox
Columbus
O. Mey
Carmen
American Federation of Labor
Tate
Ant Ae
Lam
A. Cox
Labor
Prisoners revolt in Fulton Tower rallies crowds at hearing
A five hour prison uprising in Fourth East of the Burton county Tower ended with guards firing to subdue inmates aged about 60. Inner Jailer W B Wiley rebuked the prisoners before rebellion escalated into volleys of bottles and wrecked cages as guards and turnkeys faced threats and siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wiley
Fourth East
Burton County
Uneye
John M. Suttles
Ioi
Fourth Cent
Wiley
Ita
Sach
Cest
Centencea
Trowbie
Presbyterians Plan Sunday Meetings in Atlanta Churches
Visiting ministers preach in Atlanta churches with a 11 a m mass meeting for men led by John Willip Baer from Los Angeles. Central Presbyterian hosts 3 p m Sunday school workers mass led by Dr A L Phillips of Richmond. 5 p m women’s mass by the Woman's Board of Home Missions. 8 p m pulpits mostly filled by Presbyterian pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John Willip Baer
Los Angeles
Tabernacle
U. P
Central Presbyterian
A. L. Phillips
Richmond
Avepiios Woman's Board of Home Missions
Mass Meeting Voices Labor and Faith in Atlanta
James MacDonald of The Toronto Globe warns on democracy as he addresses 6,000 at a Presbyterian mass meeting in Atlanta Auditorium. Rev. Charles Stelzte calls for a wartime peace through a global workers strike while Marion Jackson laments misapplied Christian ideals. A November 3 program featured Spellman seminary singers and a Union Quartet, drawing large northern and black church attendance and predicting another 6,000 turnout for Monday's rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
James MacDonald
Toronto Globe
Presbyterian Assemblies
Eld
Atlanta
Charles Stelzte
Bureau of Gacial Service of
New York
Presbyterian, U. & A. Church
Christine McNamaras
Boston
Marion Jackson
Washington
Tod
Ralph Atkinson
First Presbyterian Church
Seattle
Wesh
Spellman Seminary
Jerusalem
John
Charlotte Ross
Philadelphia
Atkinson
Baptist
Hesse
Ianother
Local Weather Summary Suggests Showers This Week
A weather prophecy notes local showers expected Sunday and probably Monday. Temperature ranges not fully stated. past 24 hours rainfall records show .84 inches. Deficiency since month start is 34 inches and since January 1 is af in. Georgia stations report similar trends.
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Eardiar
Solicitor General
Solicitor
Burns
Bursa
City
New
Marietta
Arch
Girl
Mary Phagan
Pencil Plant
Polics
Constitution
Mc Dorsey
N. A. Sanford
the Constitution
Chicago
John Timothy Stone
U.S.A
Assembly
U. S. A. Presbyterian Assembly
William C. Covert
D.D
5. S. Palmer
W. J. P. Bryan
A. S. Carrier
John W. Coutts
Henry Hepburn
BH. Kane Ryan
John H. Scott
George C. Taylor
W. H. Wray Boyle
R. J. Simmons
T. C. D. Bradley
H. E. Overstreet
EB. H. Smith
Wright
Mrs. Longstreet
Ohio
Mrs. Mathis
Baltimore, Md
Grand Division of
Tle
Fulton Tower
Charles Stelzle
Jackson
Evening Watch
Presbyteriene
Atlanta City
Baltimore
Cly
Birmingham
Boater
Charleston
Galveston
Loulaville
al Rot
Moermphis
B. Ce
Miami
Mobile
Orleins
York
Rain
Tahoma
Shreveport
Toledo
Ely
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