Appeal Denied a New Trial in Frank Case
Legal battle over Leo M. Frank resumes in Georgia Supreme Court with defense seeking new trial. Judge S. Roan overrules motion October 31 1913, citing jury verdict and doubts on innocence but declines to overturn it. Prosecution led by Solicitor General Hugh M Dorsey with Attorney General Tom Felder plans appeals. Frank's backers vow continued fight.
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Leo M. Frank
Suppreme Court of Georgia
Hugh M. Dorsey
Tom Felder
Frank
Rosser
Mr. Arnold
Supreme Court
Herbert
Haas
Dorsey
Frank A. Hooper
Bos
Roan
Frank Honper
Sollctter Dorsey
Supreme Court Fa
Felder
Hes
Ecom
Feldert
Thrower Building
J . Arnold
Rosser and Haas
I S. Roan
Judge Superior Court
Fulton Court
Hoan
M. Seilg
Rabhi David Marx
Tax On Incomes Faces Obstacles For Public Salaries
The article outlines complexities in a proposed income tax affecting state county and municipal salaries, including public school teachers. It describes a $3000 threshold for withholding, 6 percent or 1 percent normal tax rules, possible deductions, and penalties for false returns including fines up to $2000 or a year in prison.
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Internal Revenue
United States
Bankers Puzzled by New Income Tax Law
Wall Street bankers and top executives voiced confusion as the new income tax law takes effect tomorrow. At a downtown bank, a group led by the president and vice presidents met after hours to discuss its meaning, with one officer admitting the law leaves them “swimming in mud.”
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New York
Wall Street
Treasury
Dr Gordon to Speak to Railroad Men
The Railroad Young Men's Christian association announces a Sunday program at 21% West Alabama street rooms at 3 30 oclock. Dr A H Gordon pastor of Ponce de Leon Baptist church will speak A delightful song service will form part of the program. All men invited.
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Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
West Alabama Street
A. H Gordon
Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
Gins Na Turned New York Witness Testimony Shapes Graft Claims
October testimony in New York exposes John A nessy former investigator’s account of bribery tied to Tammany Hall. Walt Conners of Buffalo describes $25,000 in payments from James Stewart for a Murphy favored state contract. Conners claimed Dough contributions reached 1910 and 1912 totals, with later lists hinting at wide contractor graft.
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New York
John A.nessy
Suizer's
Tammany Hall
Walt Ham .J. Conners
Buffalo
James Stewart
Charles F. Murphy
Hennessy
John Doe
Whitman
Murphy
Edward E. McCall
Highway Department
Henry Burgard
Gee
McDonough
Iagara
E ' Connors
Mes Baid
Kerbaugh
McGuire
Norman v. Mack
McGuire Aid
Murpage
A M E Conference Busy Sessions At Acworth Georgia
The A M E conference in Acworth Georgia opened with Bishop J S Flipper presiding. Minutes read by W B Lawrence chief secretary. Revs R C Ransom J W Rankin GW Allen J F McDonald spoke for departments. President W A Fountain to discuss Morris Brown University. Several ministers died during the year and new members admitted on trial. Trustees elected for Morris Brown University. Dr G M Manning seeks supernary relation and leaves Turner Seminary after nine years. Iana NtIES
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Morris Brown University
Williams
Alburn Haley
Willis A. Jones
Thos
Drang
W.H Smith
A. Criddells
John Gather
Morriis Brown University
G M.manning
Manning
Turner Seminary
Iana Nties
Hallowe'en Party Heads At Hotel Ansley
A large Atlanta crowd gathered at the Hotel Ansley on Halloween night. The two dining rooms overflowed as guests arrived after theater outings. Jack-o-lanterns and themed decorations were handed out by the hotel staff.
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Hallowe’en
Ansley
Hotel Ansley
Worsyth Street
Rathskeller
Haetel Management
Aged Woman Lucey Carithers Dies in Athens
Mrs. Lucey Carithers aged 82 died in Athens yesterday evening from paralysis. Survived by six children twenty two grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Her sons and daughters lived in Comer Commerce and Danielsville. Burial was held this afternoon with many attending.
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Athens
Organ Concert Canceled As Zeuch Fails To Arrive
No free organ concert at the Auditorium this Sunday because Chicago artist Professor Zeuch will not arrive as planned. The following Sunday also cancelled due to auto show. two week intermission ends with Zeuch resuming the series. Court calendar for November criminal session issued for Judge Ben Rint and associates.
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Professor Zeuch
Chicago
Atlanta
Nevelty
Zeuch
Suerior Court
Ben Rint
Court Session Opens Monday With Sixty Trial Cases
Publication notes scheduling for Friday lists sixty cases to be heard during a four day court session opening Monday. The majority of cases are against African Americans.
Congressmen Howard to Address Engineers at Sunday Session
Hon. William Schley reports Congressman Howard will address Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division 368 at Kiser Building, Sunday afternoon at 1 o clock. The event will feature engineer members and a brief address on railway matters. An unrelated note: the Ward line steamer Merc CX carried Mrs John Lind, wife of President Wilson's representative in Mexico, arriving late this afternoon.
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Wiliam Schley
Howard
Brotherhood of Locomotive
New York
Ward Line
Merc Cx
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
Gastrantine
Celebrated Founder's Day at Jackson Hill Baptist Church
Founders Day observed Sunday morning October 19 at Jackson Hill Baptist Church rooms marking the twenty third anniversary of the Baraca and Philathea movement. President HR Robinson presided.
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Jackson Hill
Lee Speaks at Lafayette Boys Club Prize Event
Lafayette Ga October 31 Special The Boys Club meeting and prize awards will be held Saturday Congressman Gordon Lee will attend and present prizes The event will be presided by Dr William Bradford district agent for north Georgia and prize winners may be sent to the Atlanta corn show
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Lee
Lafayette
Boys’ Com Club
Gordon Lee
William Bradford
North Georgia
Atlanta
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