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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1914

Page

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Lehon Fined and Bound Over in Private Detective Case

Dan S Lehon, southern manager of Burns International Detective agency, was fined $100 and bound over on a charge of operating private detectives without city approval. The case challenged city ordinances as unconstitutional, with defense arguing overreach of police powers and private property rights. Contempt motions against Burns were dismissed, and the judge postponed further action on the Frank verdict.

Dan S Lehon Burns International Detective Agency Nash Broyles Board of Police Commissioners Whch Arthur G Powel Broyles Lehan General Assembly Seman Lebon Leon Frank Mary Phagan James T. Mason Lehon Powell Burp Agency Supreme Court Beavers Dan Lehon Frank Sears William J . Burns Regord Mason Atlanta Innie Maud Carter Conley Iar Jake Jacobs Jim Conley Sue Detectres Ceb Sears Police Board Dav S John E Tyer

Woman shoots brother in self defense. fatality in Pender County

In Wilmington North Carolina on May 26 Mrs Grover C Hand killed her brother George P Jordan at their father George F Jordan's home in Pender County. The family, described as well to do, says the quarrel began when the brother allegedly forced entry into a bedroom and threatened her. she fired a shotgun blast hitting him in the jugular vein. The coroner's jury ruled the death a homicide by Mrs Hand and she was arrested, later bonded $1,000 for trial in superior court.

Wilmington Grover C Hand George P Jordan George F Jordan Pender County Burgaw Earler Jordan Hand

Mediation Advances on Mexico Peace Plan Amid Huerta Pact

Niagara Falls May 26 substantial agreement has been reached by American and Mexican delegates in the mediation talks. Huerta reportedly consents to the plan as negotiators discuss tentative terms for a provisional government and a peaceful transition. The land question shows progress with a suggested method for settlement, while officials guard specific points.

Niagara Falls Ontario Mexico Justice Lamar Mexico City Huerta Huerte United States Lst Washington

Vice President Marshall Receives Warm Atlanta Welcome

Vice President Marshall arrived at Piedmont driving club event in Atlanta where he was greeted with a loving cup by the Loyal Order of Moose. He spoke to numerous residents and photographers at Terminal Station and Piedmont hotel, noting no outward trappings of office and expressing humor throughout the day. He asserted the government is prepared to act if needed with Mexico and commented on Roosevelt and woman suffrage.

Marshall Atlanta Loyal Order of Moose Piedmont Hotel Atlante United States Mr Mar Fred Mexico Canal Folse Senate Roosevelt Ananias Club Theodore Roosevelt Ioosevolts South America Warshall

Long Sleeve Edict of Park Commission in Piedmont Park

A satirical notice by Britt Craig about the park commission debating modest dress rules for Piedmont Park patrons. It portrays a staged conflict with the board, Public sentiment, and park officials deciding on sleeves and bathing attire as crowds watch. Continued on Page Seven.

Park Commission Britt Craig Park Board Piedmont Park

Grape Juice Wins in the Assembly

In Kansas City on May 26 the Presbyterian General Assembly debated wine use in communion. Advocates of unfermented grape juice prevailed, with sessions allowed to choose between grape juice and fermented wine. The assembly also discussed union with other denominations and praised Rev S Chester for longtime service.

Kansas City General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the General Assembly S . Chester Nashville Tenn Executive Committee Southern Presbyterian United Presbyterian Church of North America L E McNair American Bible Society Varions Nine Homes M D Porter Richmond Va Chicago 126Th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, USA

Big Time Expected At Today's Game

Enthusiastic interest in the On-to-Toronto ball game at Fonce de Leon park promises a record crowd. Atlanta boosters urged to buy tickets and attend as ad men prepare a massive turnout to showcase Atlanta. Tyree from the Chicago Cubs and Billy Smith are highlighted as part of a star lineup. Perryman from Emory is expected to pitch, with strong past form. The event funds go to advertising Atlanta at the continental meeting in Toronto in June, with ten thousand delegates anticipated from across the U S and abroad. Souvenirs and promotional items will be distributed, including cotton bolls and pecan nuts, while Fat Georgia Possums will accompany the delegation.

Fonce de Leon Park Atlanta Atlantic Ball Park Moulle Tyree Chicago Civs Billy Smith Perryman Emory Perry Ad Men of America Toronto Associated Advertising Clubs of America England Wawa Georgia

Hightower Wins by the Recount in County Primary

Official recount of all ballots in the county primary shows J Hightower Jr of Battle Hill winning the commissioner at large race by 20 votes over Charles Turner. Turner's supporters contest the results while subcommittee reports indicate 168 disputed ballots and a countywide total vote reduction of 87.

J Hightower Battle Hill Charles G Turner Subcommittee the Country Executive Committee Hightower Turner Hightowers Fulton County Democratic Committee Lary W L Gilbert Sven Bla Jumner Tuvener Robert A Spiers Ro A McMurray Henry Hubbard Aregent

Roosevelt claims River of Doubt discovery 7000 miles long

Colonel Roosevelt declares he traced a 7000 mile river in Brazil called the River of Doubt and challenges cartographers to disprove his finding. He reports hardships, including near starvation after forty two days on dangerous Amazon rapids and encounters with local Indians, as scientists and geographers question the feat.

Washington Amlata Brazil Davids Rio Tipajos Madore Braziliam Wilds Davida Coronel Roosevelt Audince

Weather Prophecy PARTLY cLOUDY

Georgia forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with a chance of local thunder showers.

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