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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1913
Page
1
Long Beach Tragedy Ends Queen Victoria Birthday Celebration
A chaotic collapse at a Long Beach gathering honoring Queen Victoria's birthday results in 10 deaths and many injuries among merrymakers. Police and rescuers respond as survivors recount the deadly stampede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
California
Queen Victoria
Pier Collapse Kills Thirty Three in Long Beach Crowd
Panic swept through a crowded Long Beach pier when a municipal deck collapsed under nearly 20,000 revelers for a British Empire event. The lower deck gave way sending hundreds into a chute of wood and water, with 33 dead mostly women and children and about 50 seriously hurt. The disaster trapped and injured many on the wrecked auditorium section as rescue efforts faced chaos. A list of identified victims includes Mrs Frank Matthews and Dorothy Letts among others. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Cal
City Auditorium
Great Britain
California
Frank Matthews
David Black
Pan Teomas
August Partz
Richard Powld
Cheshire
Arthur ¢. Irlps
A. K
Fannie McGres
Harge
Tidales
Martha J. Rentd
D. J. Lomas
J. FE. Wallace
C. WW. Lawrences
Janee Wyvel Dorothy Letts
Warren Letts
EL. Valentine
Frank Shaw
Emma Prigmck
Elizabeth Hannah Richardson
Pauling Megehi
Thomas Beck
Lilly M. Solmes
HL. Bayles
Ada FE. Ingraham
Anna Longfellow
Williamson
DP. McPherson
James Nicolas
Vacation Time Is Near Merchants Offer Splendid Reductions
Vacation Time Is Near as merchants trumpet bright new goods at generous reductions. Roller-tray trunks, waists, undergarments, dresses, hats, mirrors, linen suits, skirts, robes, nightdresses, bags, collars, silk dresses, suits, ribbons, crepes, canvas pumps and more are advertised with prices cut. Read every ad carefully now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
No More Peace in Police Board Turmoil Returns
A long standing rift in the Police Board flares anew as Mayor James G. Woodward opposes Police Chief James Ty Beavers and Chairman Mason. Woodward seeks power to nominate subordinates, while Mason and Beavers back rival positions. Aligned factions claim a major clash looms with aldermanic elections and potential chairmanship changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Maxon
Alway
Mason
James G. Woodward
Masur
Woodward
James Ty Beavers
Han
Beavers
Ays
Ardleyler
Chief Beavers
Langford
Lanford
Lee Rmith
W. J. Fain
Beaver
Iain
George E. Joneson
Chief Beavers Not in Need, Jackson Says
Marion Jackson and John J. Busan leaders of the Men and Forward Religion Movement were seen near Decatur Street about 9 30 pm with A Best editor from Chicago. Jackson denied tying the stroll to any dispute with Chief Beavers and said the chief is fully able to care for himself and needs no aid. Rev Best's presence was described as showing life among Negroes in a southern city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Jackson
John J. Busan
Decatur Street
Chicago
Jackson
Eagan
Deent Street
Colvar A Success In Preacher Role
Athens Ga May 4 Special A S Colvar once active in the Felder case had a brief rise in Athens in 1908 posing as a former law partner of Hon Andrew Lipscomb He forged a check at Georgia National Bank secured endorsement of Colonel CG TH Brand on a fraudulent draft was convicted but sentence suspended A fund bought him clothes and a Chattanooga ticket He then preached in Athens and Atlanta including a revival led by Dr Broughton He married a rich widow and reportedly gained a fortune The suspended sentence against Colvar remained open and Judge Russell now on the appellate court had previously ruled that a judge cannot suspend sentences
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
A. S. Colvar
Felder
Andrew Lipscomb
Washington
Georgia National Bank
CG. TH. Brand
Richmond
Atheny
Russell
Chattanooga
Carteravilla
Atlanta
Broughton
Tabernacle Shareh
Colgar
Appellate Court
For Rent Furnished Rooms in West Pauchtree Area
Classified notice offers airy neatly furnished rooms for rent near cross West Pauhtree. Includes description of space and location suitable for single tenants seeking quiet accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pauchtree
Rented the Room a Very Small Sum
Paying roomer offers continue to be advertised in The Constitution Classifieds. Readers invited to try these columns with affordable rates. Contact Main 5000 Atlanta 769 for placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Police Chairman Voices Confidence in Officials Honesty
Police chairman Carlos Mason expressed absolute confidence in the honesty of Chiefs James L. Beagars and Newport Sanford amid graft allegations. He said he would not comment on the case details, noting he had learned nothing in advance and had no opinion to disclose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Beagars
Newport Sanford
Carlos Mason
Police Commission
T. B. Feider
Felder
Roosevelt Libel Suit Opens in Marquette Trial Calls Allegations Drunkenness
Theodore Roosevelt prepares to sue George A Newett publisher of The Iron Ore over an offensive editorial from the last campaign alleging he was untruthful and drank to excess. The case opens after jury selection with Roosevelt expected to testify and depositions from notable figures submitted for the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette, Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
George A. Newett
Flannigan
Colonel Roosevelt
Ren
Colonel Roosevalt
Frank Harper
Jacob Riis
Caffora Pinichot
Frank I. Tyr
Robert Bacon
Wifeliam Loeb, Jr
Eamund Heller
Walter Brown
J. C
Mr. Belden
Roosevelt
New York
Marquette
Mich
Mpel
George A. Newitt
Iron Oreat
Attempted assault on prominent Rome woman shocks city
In Rome Georgia on May 24 a tramp tried to assault a well known white woman in her Fifth avenue home. She fought him off, spoke of choking and smothering, and was rushed to medical care. Bloodhounds scoured Etowah river swamps as deputies feared violence if the suspect is captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Etowah
Fifth Avenue
Violenca
Morgan Firm Denies Davison Interview Comments
New York May 24 The firm J P Morgan Co sent a letter to Secretary of State Bryan defending partner Davison against attributed Paris interview remarks. The letter states Davison and the firm deny the interview and deny any support for the statements attributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
W. J. Bryan
Davison
Paris
State Department
Becker of South Sanford Branded by Col Felder
Attorney claims corruption in Atlanta rivals mafia in a sweeping statement. He accuses Col Tom Felder of branding Sanford Becker as Becker of South. Detectives allegedly shield a murderer in the Phagan case while February affidavits are sought to be stolen and bribery schemes surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
South” Sanford
Col
Tom Felder
Atlanta
G. C. Febuary
Phagan
Felder Faces New Bribery Charges Amid Atlanta Scandal
The article reports Colonel Thomas B. Felder denying bribery charges as Leo M. Frank is indicted in Mary Phagan’s murder. James Connally confesses writing notes dictating to Frank. A. S. Colyar Jr. is arrested in Knoxville on forgery charges and released on bond. Police accuse corrupt elements in Atlanta, with Chief Sanford named a Southern Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Colgar
Knoxville
Connally
The
Nation Pencil Factory
Frank
Mary Phagan
Newport Sanford
Becker
South
Atlanta
Society
Mafia
Thomas B. Felder
Mary, Phagan
Leo M. Frank
Fulton Superior Court
James Connally
John Black
Harry Scott
Colyar
Bond
A. S. Colyar, Jr
Knoxville, Tenn
Edward O. Miles
Febuary
Colgar
James G. Woodward
Atlanta Pinkerton Branch
Constitution
Luther Z. Rosser
Weather Prophecy Showers And Colder
A weather note predicts showers and a cooler spell for Georgia this Sunday and Monday. Forecast calls for unsettled conditions with drop in temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Woman Drives Into Pole to Save Man in Collision
Miss June Rooney of 152 North Moreland avenue swerved her car into a telephone pole to avoid striking a man alighting from a street car. She was severely injured. the man, T G Haucke, a Morin & Co salesman, was also hurt but walked home. Rooney requested a physician be sent to the injured man’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss June Rooney
North Moreland Avenue
Joy T. G. Haucke
Morrin & Co
Miss Rooney
Davis-Fisher Sanitarium
Haucks
Boulevard Terrace
Pen to Be Reorganized at Leavenworth Prison
Washington May 24 The United States penitentiary at Leavensworth Kan will be completely reorganized by Attorney General McReynolds after a Justice Department inquiry. He considers appointing a successor to R W McClainry who recently presided over the institution amid recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen
Washington
United States Penitentiary
Leavensworth
Kan
McReynolds
Department of Justice
R. W. McClaignry
Pessenet
Ira
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Memphis
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Phoenix
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Portland
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