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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1913

Page

9

Felder fronts Bribery Case in Atlanta Phagan Probe

Reports show Colonel Felder defending his continued investigation into the Mary Phagan case amid Bribery charges. Burns detective agency friction, Felder's stance on police corruption, and new volunteers from National Pencil factory workers surface as efforts to clear the suspect Frank.

Felder Burna Fhagan Aussnia Frank T. B. Felder Fleure Lehon Phagan Lebon Renchea Atlanta Lahon New Orleans New York Solicitor General Leo Prank Pinkerton Sanford Harry Scott Pinkertons G Sears Burna Detective Agency Cuiet Beavers Sears Chicago Criminal Department Burns Lanford Tobie

Beavers Becomes Target of Mayor War Over Police Corruption

Mayor James G Woodward denounces Chief James L Beavers after Beavers accuses officials of tolerating corruption in Atlanta police. Woodward says Beavers and Sanford debauched officers and calls for their removal. He disputes Beavers bid to reopen Manhattan avenue district and cites protecting residents from an immoral house.

James L. Beavers Waopwakp Beavers Sanford Febuary Iless James G. Woodward James L. Reavers Atlanta Woodward Police Commission Chief Beavers Manhattan Avenue Maytv Woodward Lhfe

Mayor Woodward Defends Police in Red Light District Critique

The Atlanta mayor defends his actions amid allegations of police misconduct connected to the red light district and the Phagan case. He cites complaints about central city conditions and asserts he urged Beavers to clean up areas where women are at risk. He says he informed officials and pressed for lawful conduct while defending a resident's right to live where she chooses.

Eva Clark Woodward Grady Hospital Armstrong Street Abe Beavers Clark Woodwara Atlanta Trebusr Sanford Williams House Police Department South Carolina Felder Mr. Felder Felder-Colgar G. C. Febuary F Febuary Febuary Mr. Woodward Ma Ain¢De Red Light District Manhattan

City official denies graft claims amid vice controversy

A taped exchange reveals Alderman McClelIand denying graft in the police vice policy while defending Eva Clark and her mother. The speaker asserts no graft exists and accuses others of taking money from the vice trade, challenging Woodward to compare records.

Eva Clerk Artastrons Street Grady Hospital Eva Clark McClelldnd Woodward Sise Tola New York

Rebellion Echoes at Confederate Memorial Meeting

A chaotic scene unfolds as Confederate veterans and women speakers address memorials with sharp digs at rivals. A.W. Chambers of the Sons of Confederate Veterans outlines potential policy shifts to rebalance tribute to the living and dead. Generals Norfleet and Richardson grace the reunion with southern tunes and veteran cheers.

Washington New York City A.W. Chambnes Sons of Confederate Veterans Confederate States’ Memorial Association W. J.behan New Orleana Sowa of Confederate Veterans Virginia Tennessee AML Sona J. F P. Norfleet Memphis The Godes Richardson Georgia W. McDonald Lee A W. Hawkes Maryland

What's the Matter with the Currency and Nelson Bill

The article discusses authority to issue new notes up to the difference between present bonds secured currency and paid in capital. The notes would be a fret and preferred lien on bank assets. Nelson's bill would tax new currency 4 percent annually, rising monthly to 10 percent in five months, limiting use to emergencies. It cites 1907 crisis clearing house certificates totaling 232 million, about 50 million less than the proposed emergency currency.

Nelson

Government Asked to Seize 100‑Mile Missouri Pacific Line

Representative Neeley of Kansas urged President Wilson to direct the Attorney General to foreclose the mortgage on a 100 mile railroad strip between Atchison and Waterville Kansas. The action targets recovering 84 500 009 claimed as government aid via 1862 bonds. A concurrent congressional resolution supports the request. President Wilson said he would study the question.

Washington Neeley Kansas Wilson McReynolds Missouri Pacific Atchison Waterville Kan Nealey Wison

Plan for National Election Proposal Altering Term Dates

Washington May 26 A new plan for national election and the assembling of congress was proposed today by Senator Works in two bills. It would shift election day from November to August and set an initial congressional session from the first Monday in October to the first Monday in June. Congressmen would take office in October, after election. the president and vice president would assume office in November.

Washington Congress Works

Mother and Children Burn Tragedy Near Parkersburg

A kerosene can exploded in a Little Hocking Ohio home today causing Mrs. James Marshall aged about 40 and her 16 year old son and daughter to be burned to death. Three other children in the family were severely burned. The accident occurred near Parkersburg West Virginia.

Parkersburg W. Va James Marshall Little Hocking Ohio

Senator Overman moves to abrogate Taft civil service order

Washington May 26 A resolution to abrogate Taft's order placing all fourth class postmasters in the civil service was introduced by Senator Overman. He said he had not consulted President Wilson or any cabinet officers and believed the civil service law spirit had been evaded.

Washington Taft Senator Overman Wilson

Chauffeur Put Under Bond

3 M Hooks the negro chanteur who accidentally ran over the eight year old John Treadwell was placed under a 3000 bond yesterday by Judge Preston. He faces possible charges and remains in custody as the case proceeds.

M. Hooks John Treadwell Preston

Enemys shot down by hub Talley in Atlanta domain

Hub Talley who yesterday morning shot George Blackstock at 224 Peters Street remains at large as city and county police search. Blackstock, a stonemason of 66 Crumley Street, lies at Grady Hospital with a near mortal wound. Talley, long known as a whisky seller and repeater, has a long record, with past indictments for assault with intent to murder and numerous prior appearances in Recorder Nash Broyles’ court.

Hub” Talley George Blackstock Peters Street Blackstock Grady Hospital Talley Fred Pointbank Cooly W. B. Talley Crumley Street W. H. Talley Hub Mackstock Tatley Fulton County Nash Broyles New Ctunda Cate Wee Nolls John R. Wilkinson Milladgeville Atlanta TaHey Aim Tie Oficer B. B. Posey Man Fred Talaley W. M. Talley Broylea Bullara Thorn Divid Tigering Dan Shaw Shaw Iquar

Leaf Tobacco Stocks by Type and Stockpiles

The Census Bureau reports April 1 leaf tobacco held by manufacturers and dealers totaled 1,350,262,597 pounds, up from 1,047,404,560 pounds on October 1. Chewing and smoking varieties reached 914,926,081 pounds, cigars 93,556,028 pounds, and imported types 61,763,509 pounds.

Washington Census Bureau Ita

Representative Lindquist Joins Laundrymen in Pure Cloth Bill Campaign

Washington May. Representative Lindquist has joined the National Laundrymen’s association in a push for pure cloth fabrics and leather. Sixty three hundred promen’s clubs have promised cooperation and all laundrymen now agree to include in delivered packages a booklet urging recipients to write congressmen in support of the bill.

Washington Lindquist National Laundrymen’s Association Hondred Promen

Gompers Ill in Washington Amid Family Departure

Washington May 24 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor was reported ill here today after a stay at Atlantic City. Family members and the family physician prepared to travel to Atlantic City tomorrow to join him.

Gompers Washington Samuel Gompars American Federation of Labor U1 Witronotolditia Atlantic City

Oil of Quality Stored In Steel Barrels

Fragmentary OCR notes describe oil labeled as quality product stored in steel barrels and half barrels with no leaks or leakage noted.

Prxco Leaka

Narrow escape in raid on skin game at 67 Thurman

Officer Milam and partner Wood raided a skin game at 67 Thurman last night. Milam survived a knife attack by Cliff McClendon, firing in self defense as the assailant lunged twice. McClendon fled two blocks before capture and was taken to Grady hospital. Four others were captured fleeing. The raid marks the third officer in danger in two weeks as Atlanta crackdowns continue amid rising unrest.

Thurman Street Milam Grady P. Wabb Alexander Street C. F. Preston Auburn Avenue Atlanta

Dr. Donaldson in City Addresses Baptist Conference

Rev. C. N. Donaldson late morning arrival in Charleston for the Baptist Ministers conference address. He plans to remain in Atlanta or Kirkwood until Saturday before returning to Charleston to fill his pulpit on Sunday. He expresses encouragement in his new field of labor.

C. N. Donaldson D.E First Baptist Church Charleston Baptist Ministers' Conference

Workman Injured On Hotel Winecoff Job

Workman on the twelfth floor of Hotel Winecoff was knocked unconscious when a tron fell from the fourteenth floor. Paget, a laborer, was rushed to Tabernacle infirmary in Patterson's ambulance and regained consciousness after some time. The falling tron gashed his face and created a three inch hole in his head.

Workman Hotel Winecof Paget Tabernacle Infirmary Patterson

Preston M Makes New Record For Trying Cases

Preston M Pro Tem W H Preston set a city record by trying 47 cases in one hour at the Continental club on South Broad Street after a raid Sunday night. George Poulos, operator, bound over for 5000 dollars on charges of disorderly house, keeping open on Sabbath, tipping and gambling. Arist Samples, George Tsuffas and Charlie Charcoon bound over for 200 dollars each. Others freed. Judge Freston ordered the place closed after witnesses testified to gambling and liquor sales.

Atlanta Recorder W. H. Preston Continental Club South Broad Street Juffre Freston George Poulos Cour Arist George Tsuffas Charlie Charcoon Judge Freston

Arouses the Liver and Purifies the Blood Claim

An old medicinal claim describes O14 Standard general strengthening tools from GROVE'S TASTED ESS CHILL TONTC. It targets adults and children, promises malaria removal and blood purification as part of general health boost.

Grove

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