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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
9
High pressure dominates southeastern weather keeping Atlanta sunny with no rain. Light variable winds mainly from the west. Daytime temperatures expected to reach about 85 degrees. Unsettled conditions west of the region are noted.
Governor John M Slaton grants Nick Wilburn a two week respite from death by hanging at Grays in Jones county for the murder of farmer John King. The action follows a clemency hearing May 21 1914 with state counsel present and defense petitions under review.
Rev Henry Miller TDD evangelist, a leader in the Baptist revival, will speak at the Railroad Y M C A rooms 11% West Alabama Street Sunday afternoon at 324 o'clock. A male quartet and an association orchestra will provide music before and during the service.
In Lyerly on May 32, a large daily flow of strawberries and cherries is described as the berry crop reaches full sway. Growers report a shortage of hands to harvest, resulting in many berries ruined in the field while prices remain notably high.
Widespread interest surrounds today’s auction at Peachtree Heights park starting at 3 o'clock. The event highlights Atlanta’s premier home sites with city water sewers electricity telephones and new park lighting boosting appeal. Steve R Johnston, renowned auctioneer, will conduct the sale of select lots amid ongoing development and future improvements in the area.
Attorneys for Annie T Stoe press for presidential clemency after she received an eight month sentence in Fulton County. The U S court, under Judge Newman, had found her guilty following a jury verdict.
Violating the Mann White Slavery Act, Mrs Steel announced plans to appeal to President Wilson for a full pardon. Attorneys will seek endorsement from Judge Newman and District Attorney Alexander before filing. Her husband Sam Stoe already serves five years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for the same offense.
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