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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1913

Page

7

Phagan Case Bribery Claims Put Under Scrutiny

Mrs Famby reports persistent telephone calls from Frank from 6:30 to 10 PM and offers of money to leave the city amid the Phagan case. Fulton Grand Jury convenes to hear evidence while investigators seek affidavits and test witnesses.

Frank Famby Jim Cts Phagan Alexander & Martin Gainesville Vibe Lanford Wn Allenta Sanford Constitution Mary Phagan Fenrley Bee Place Franks Piedmont Avenue Mrs. Famby

Mexican Minister De La Barra Leaves Politics

Mexico City May 22 Francisco De La Barra minister of foreign affairs has been granted a leave of absence. He plans to go abroad likely to the United States then Europe. Sub Secretary Carlos Pereyra will act as minister. De La Barra says withdrawal from politics will serve Mexico’s interests. Washington May 23 President Wilson says no decision on recognizing Huerta yet. Recognition would follow a general Mexican settlement. prospects tied to elections and financial rehabilitation. El Paso May 22 Five American cowboys who invaded Mexico are sought by border patrol after a skirmish with Mexican cowboys. horses were shot and one Mexican reportedly injured.

Mexico City Francisco de la Barra United States Europe Carlos Pereyra Senor de la Barra Mexico Dexico Washington Wilson Huerta Paso Texas New Mexico Here Douglas, Ariz

Body of H. M. Flagler Viewed by Thousands

Thousands viewed the body of Henry M. Flagler in state at the Ponce de Leon rotunda in St Augustine. The bronze casket lay amid flowers. another viewing is offered tomorrow morning. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock led by Rev. G M Ward with two other pastors assisting. The body will rest in the Flagler Memorial church mausoleum. Jacksonville authorities ordered mourning briefings and business closures. St Augustine post office to close at 2. Governor Trammell expected to issue a similar proclamation.

St Augustine Fla Henry M. Plagier Pones de Leon Hotel G. M. Ward Palm Beach Presbyterian Church F. N. McGonl Ele Miami Badger St. Augustine Flagler Jacksonville Jacksonvills Trammell

Mob Seeks Vengeance in Kansas City Lynch Plot

In Kansas City on May 22 a mob of about 500 Black residents besieged the Flora Avenue police station demanding the handover of Wesley Robinson who confessed to killing his wife and daughter with a hatchet. Police fled as the crowd pressed, Robinson was rushed to headquarters, and a Black woman named Jennie Hill, implicated in the confession, was confined in the women’s cells amid screams from the mob and guards.

Kansas City Flora Avenue Bowlng Wesley Robinson Poliee Robinson Jennie Hill

Justice Sought By Parrott In Factory Dispute

George W. Parrott voices intent to obtain fair treatment for himself and others in the factory. He calls for a public hearing or decision to rectify the matter in a just manner.

Othars George W. Parrott

No Amendments Likely to Income Tax Underwood Bill

Washington May 22 No amendments to the income tax section of the Underwood tariff bill are likely in the senate finance committee or Democratic caucus leaders say. Mevgbore Williams Slively and Gora control the income tax. protests from many sources have been noted. The bill’s ownership remains with amendments made in the House. insurance and double taxation complaints persist from insurers and railroads.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Democratic Caucus Vgbore Williams Slively Gora Houss Dillon Fim Railroad Iz Committee Penrose la Folletti Finance Committee Fedelutiny LaFollette Almmons Marahail

Railroad Brakeman Survives Amputation and Crash

R C Potts a 27 year old Western and Atlantic brakeman rode a caboose and leaped to stop a freight engine but stepped into a passenger train near Union Station. He lost a left leg, had a crushed right foot and head injury yet remained conscious and joked with surgeons aboard an ambulance to Elkin-Waiting hospital. Surgeons say arteries crushed and twisted limbs saved him from bleeding to death and he rests at Forsyth Street bridge awaiting further recovery. Potts is married with a family in Adairsville Georgia.

R. C. Potts Western and Atlantic Railroad Patterson Potts Western Atlantic Union Station Elkin-Waiting Eafy Magnylia Street Bridge Potte Forsyth Street Bridge Adsireville

Discordant sounds fought by Chicago

Chicago's anti noise trial ends with a verdict of nuisance. Immediate suppression ordered and city ordinances on whistles and noises revived. Officials hear doctors lawyers merchants and managers urge quieter streets. Mayor Harrison pledges effort to reduce street noise and make Chicago a quieter big city.

Chicago Peddiere City Council-Health Committee Harrison

Mott and Wilson Confer in Washington May 22

John R. Mott international secretary of the YMCA met President Wilson in Washington. He had just returned from the Far East and declined an offer to be China minister. Mott would not reveal discussion details but it is believed they spoke about men fit for diplomatic service in the Orient.

Wadeswood Bi Johnson England Germany French Association For the Protection Birds Edward Howe Forbush Ornithologlat Massachusetts Stone Sic Williams Mott Wilson Washington John R. Mott Young Men's Christian Association Far East China Lberty Orient

Burke Relics Bring $7 600 at Auction May 22

Burke relics drew bidders as a sale on May 22 realized seven thousand six hundred dollars. The catalog included porcelain teapots and other items, though parts of the listing were damaged in the clipping.

Australian Meat Shipment Reaches San Francisco

At San Francisco on May 22, the steamship Sonoma arrived with 192000 pounds of meat veal beef and mutton from Australia. The cargo is directed to retailers as part of the Antipodean campaign against high prices for wholesalers. George F Richards of the Australian shippers accompanied the voyage to study frozen storage facilities and plans to visit Chicago. He said Australia can supply meat and butter to the United States at favorable transport rates, enabling competitive pricing.

San Francisco Sonoma Australia George F. Richards Chicago Richards United States

Bennett Named Head of Southern Society

Washington May 22 Representative Richmond P Hobson resigned as president of the Southern Society of Washington after members voted down a plan to enlarge the group. Claude W Bennett, chairman of the executive committee, was chosen to succeed him though Hobson will remain a member. New members include Senator Hoke Smith and Mrs Smith Senator James K Vardaman Colonel John G Capers and others with Speaker Champ Clark and Senators Randell and Fletcher as vice presidents.

Washington Richmond P. Hobson Southern Society of Washington Claude W. Bennett Hobson Hoke Smith Georgia James K. Vardaman Mississippi John G. Capers South Carolina Champ Clark Randell Louisiana Fletcher Florida

Assistance Refused by a Drowning Boy

Asheville, May 22. Cletus Justus, 18, son of contractor Robert Justus, drowned in an artificial lake near Hendersonville after he refused help from a companion as he seemed about to drown. The body was recovered.

Asheville N. C Cletus Justus Robert Justus Hendersonville

Russell Attacks Columbia Teacher at Atlanta Meeting

President Russell of Westminster College denounced Professor Montague of Columbia University in a final mass meeting of the Presbyterian assemblies in Atlanta. He quoted Montague’s alleged remarks that morality can be taught apart from religion and warned that such views should not be voiced in classrooms funded by Christian endowments.

M. Russell, DD Westminster College Montague Columbia University Atlanta R. Vingon Austin Texas J. Balcom Shaw Chicago Russell New Wilmington Montagus Bar~ Inara Dr. Russell Earth Heaven God Annte Matse Guilver

Search for tax dodgers and census efforts discussed

Census takers and the school census are mentioned as a tool to aid assessors in tracking tax dodgers. Finance chair W H Humphrey calls a Friday meeting to map June revenue needs, with committee hearings planned and a cap of 1200000 dollars for new city funds.

Tt Ja Chateman Smith Coune W. H. Humphrey Humphrey

Crooked Congress Remarks Trigger Warrant for Henry Page

Washington district court issued a bench warrant for Henry W A Page a New York linen merchant under a suspended five year sentence for libeling members of Congress He sent a 118 page attack to President Wilson and pamphlets attacking judges and congressmen led to his re arrest warrant New York officials report he had accused congressmen of being crooks and sought impeachment of judges

Washington District Supreme Court Henry W. A. Page New York Clayton House Judiciary Committees Page Express Wilgon Congressmen Crooks Mongrens Department of Justiee Thier Congress House Judiciary Committee

Diplomatic Bill Seeks Separate Ministers for Paraguay Uruguay

Washington May 22 Senator Bacon chairman of the foreign relations committee introduced a bill for separate ministers to Paraguay and Uruguay and for an ambassador instead of a minister to Spain. Also an advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless chili tonic claiming to combat malaria and build up the system for adults and children.

Bacon Washington Foreign Relations Committee Paraguay Uruguay Spain GROVE

Hart Schaffner & Marx Suit Sales Ad Card

You men who have paid high prices for clothes can find good value in suits at 25 dollars and up. We save you time and money with quality garments priced at 13 and 20 dollars too. Look for the small Hart Schaffner & Marx mark as a sign of good clothes makers.

Hart Schaffner & Marx Good Clothes Makers

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