Frank Lanford declares he was at home on Saturday
The Coroner's Inquest heard Lanford claim he reached home by 7:30 PM and did not leave. Newport Crawford said he has evidence and witnesses to prove Frank was not away that Saturday night. He described the Phagan case as the department's key lead and noted the involvement of family members in corroboration.
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Frank
Lanford
Prsoner
Leo Frank
Newport Crawford
Tanford
Imani
Lanfords
Wars Phagan Blanks
Igw
Sittem
Beavers
Felder
Sanford
Felders
Areelt
Hali
Welder
Seaboard Warehouses Burn Up at Savannah
Fire engulfed the Seaboard warehouses on Fiver Street in Savannah tonight, destroying contents of inflammable goods. Explosion reported during the blaze, as the city’s fire crews fought the flames amid southward winds toward the harbor. Estimated losses hover near nine thousand dollars, with uncertainty on exact cause.
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Seaboard
Savannah
Fiver Street
Paeiless Tapestries Cut Up Into Pants
Mae May reveals a curious case involving valuable tapestries bought forty years ago presented to a museum. The custodian explains several tapestries were cut into clothing items and worn by the curator and his wife, with claims of the tapestries being valuable and worth many dollars.
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Moedland
Federal positions named for Sells and Jones
New details show May bills and party leaders in Washington appointing federal positions. A A Jom and Democratic National Committee members discuss nominations. Sells is named to the Indian commissioner post while Jones becomes assistant secretary of the interior. Both were active in the last campaign.
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Washi
Tate
Democratic National
Fam Trans
New Werteo
Unsil
Etsident
Wilson
Sells
Everyone Can Afford Fresh Vegetables Today
Local merchants advertise low prices on produce and meats including Fresh Georgia snap beans 24c a quart, Fresh Georgia squash 4c, Fresh tomatoes 16c a quart, along with ribs on meats and General Grocers items. The ad promotes affordable staples like lemons 12/14c per dozen, Gold Medal Flour 87c, and shirts at 75c, signaling a period sale.
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Georgia
Moderator J. S. Lyons Tribute to Atlanta
Moderator J S Lyons lauds Atlanta in a tribute praising the city for hospitality to Presbyterian assemblies. He credits the welcoming reception and topnotch program, expressing gratitude and a prayer for blessings on the city during the ten day gathering.
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J. S. Lyons
Atlanta
Igy
Husband Missing, Mrs Sparks Says
Augusta May 23 A distraught wife of BN Sparks of Atlanta tells how she was separated from her husband on a street corner in Augusta yesterday. She says Sparks, a newspaper man from Atlanta, promised work but left her penniless after seeking a position. Police have searched for Sparks. he is believed to have left the city Thursday afternoon.
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Augusta Gn
BN Sparks
Atlanta
Agusta
Sparks
Baltimore
TWO DIE IN EXPLOSION ON SPEEDY DESTROYER
Two sailors die when a torpedo boat destroyer suffers a blast in the engine room off coast. Richard Curtis Smith and H F Bock are dead. Alma Miller Eller and others were aboard as authorities investigate the blast at speed of 271 knots. Names, home towns, and a commander’s report are noted in the incident coverage.
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Speedy
San Diego
Richard Curtis Smith
H F Bock
Alma Miller Eller
Bock
United States
Steart
Stewart
Flotila
Willer Tives
Idaho
Daho Smiths
Ler Lexus
Beck
Moline
Uliasis
Caplin
Washington
Funeral of Henry M Flagler Marked by Simplicity
In St Augustine May 23 funeral rites for Henry M Flagler were held with simple ceremonies. The procession moved from the mausoleum to the church as dignitaries and Florida officials attended, and a guard of honor comprised East Coast Railway employees stood by. Floral tributes came from J. D. Rockefeller and other financiers.
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St Augustine
Fin
Henry M Tlagler
Flaxle
Vemartal Church
Thousan Islam
Florida
Royal Palms
Mies
Guard of Honor
Llurda East Coast Railway
Worgan Ward
Vasc Gonley
Rockefeller
Elder G A Irwin's death halts Adventists' conference
Washington May 23 Today's session of the Seventh Day Adventists world conference at Takoma Park abruptly ended with the death of Elder G A Irwin of Loma Linda Cal, a patriarch of the denomination and conference elder. He died suddenly today of heart failure at 3 local sanitarium where he had gone upon arrival. All business was laid aside until Sunday morning.
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Washington
Seventh Day Adventists Worlds Conference
Takoma Park
G A Irwin
Loma Idnda
Cal
Anex
Irwin
Gibson on Trial Again for Murder in Newburgh
In Newburgh New York on May 23 Burton W Gibson was placed on trial for the murder of Rosa Stabe at Greenwood Lake last July. The prior Goshen trial ended in a disagreement.
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Newburgh
Burton W Gibson
Rosa Stabe
Greenwood Lake
Goshen
Leaders of Party Battle Over Tariff Bill In Senate
Rumors swirl as Senator Walsh reportedly contemplates joining Ransdell and Thornton to vote against the Underwood tariff. Debate centers on free wool and sugar, with administration leaders insisting the schedules look favorable yet caucus splits loom among southern and western delegates.
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Walsh
Ransdell
Thornton
Underwood
Washington
Senate
Waisa
Montane
Ouslana
Marshall
William Whitman
Benator Stones
Whitman
James
Fie
Corewmu
Hill Climb Event At Stewart Avenue Draws Car Enthusiasts
Continued on Page Two. Attend the hill climb this afternoon at Stewart Avenue. Numerous cars of varying horsepower enter, promising records and rival dealer competition. The Autmobile Accessories association hosts the hill climb with a strong lineup, urging early arrivals for good spots. Tomorrow, pick up The Constitution to read about the time and the cars that set records.
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Stewart Avenue
Autmobile Accessories Association
Hill
Clumb
Career of A S Colyar Reads Like Arabian Nights Tale
Nashville May 2 special A S Colyar son of Colonel A S Colyar once a leading Nashville figure and grandson of ex Governor Albert S. Muks built an infamous career marked by forged checks, depredations in Mexico, a theft of a mule in Tennessee, a fire at an asylum, a dramatic escape, and alleged fraud connected to Mullinax in New York. He toured courts and prisons, evaded full punishment for years, and ended up sentenced to Sing Sing.
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Nashville
Tonn
AS Colyar
A S Colgar
Citheens
Albert S. Muks
Ames
Ales Barth
Nashville Chattanooga and
St Louis Railway
Coltess
John G Carlisle
Colgar
Mexico
John UN Carlisle
Colyars
Oy Carlisle
Mexteo City
Mex
Teo
Colyar
Florida
McMinnville Tonn
Middle Tennessee
Nersons
Colvar
Raymond
Mullinax
Newiemiery
McMillin
New York
Mayor Woodward and graft talk in dictagraph room
Detective Colyar lured Edward Miles to Mayor Woodward in the Empire building to discuss affidavits Colyar claimed would prove police graft. Woodward said Colyar offered $1000 for evidence and claimed he had none to give but could arrange funds if proof was provided. Cont page three.
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Williama House
James G Woodward
Edward Miles
Bosseyston
Woodward
Free Constitution
Miles
Colyer
Colgar
Woodin
Felder Denies Bribery Claims as Frame-Up Unfolds
Affidavits and a dictagraph record surface accusing prominent lawyer of offering a $1000 bribe to February of the Police Department secretary to secure an affidavit. The document ties J. W. Coleman, Mary Phagan’s stepfather, to Felder’s involvement in the case.
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Febuary
Police Department
J. W. Coleman
Mary Phagan
Felder
Case
Thomas B Felder
Charles Morse
Cole Blease
South Carolina
Police
Atlanta
Newport Lanford
Lanford
Coleman
Phagan
Felder A. Celgar, Jr
Allegations Rise Over Probe Efforts In Atlanta Police
Colonel Felder charges graft and dictograph misuse to thwart an inquiry into the police department. Mayor Woodward and Sanford deny wrongdoing while promising a grand jury review as Felder claims a list of disorderly houses and police protection for bribes.
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Cotyar
Police Department
Felder
Woodward
A. S. Colgar
Atlanta
Sanford
Grand Jury
Williams House
February
Colgar
Hd Miles
Miles Detective Bureau
Weather Prophecy and Police Bribe Allegations Shock Georgia
A chaotic report blends a weather forecast with a dramatic police corruption case. Col Felder claims broad business and civil support as he attacks police leadership over the Phagan murder inquiry. Lanford accuses Felder of bribery, while affidavits and sensational accusations fill the narrative.
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Dormer
H M Flagler
Elder
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Gibson
Henry T. Oxnard
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Thomas Felder
Tamer Labravlas Hier of
Pollo
Newfort Lanyord
A. S. Colyar
Col. Felder
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