Atlanta faces claims over Lakewood Park land revert rights
A 368 acre Lakewood Park tract near South Pryor, once secured for waterworks, faces potential claims by heirs of N B Hardin. Attorneys allege no deed to the property, with possible reversion to heirs if use ceased. City officials weigh deeds, possession, and possible compromises amid park plans and lease expirations.
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Girl 19 Takes Poison After Despair Over Mother Dies
A seventeen year old girl named Mabel Reynolds, 19, was found unconscious at a East Alabama Street Chinese cafe stairway. She swallowed morphine tablets after learning her mother was destitute and dying. She was rushed to Grady hospital and later taken to police custody with a note of attempted suicide.
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Widow Mrs Martha Simmons Ends Life in Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs Missouri November 12 Mrs Martha C Simmons widow of Dr C Simm ons a once wealthy and failed St Louis medicine man committed death by her own action there yesterday Gossip linked her name with Dr Simmons before their marriage she told a Kansas City physician she could not endure the tongues of the people and desired to die She married Dr Simmons in 1909 after her sister Hattie was divorced from him in 1908 Dr Simmons died in 1910 leaving an estimated fortune of two million dollars The sisters lived nearby but had no relation to each other
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Advertising Department The Constitution Morning sales calls
The Atlanta Constitution presents advertising columns as early morning sales calls designed to reach readers before daily duties compete for attention. The piece promotes morning reading to maximize impact for advertisers and sales efficiency across seven days a week.
Sousa Sousa's Society Night at Atlanta Auto Show
Atlanta's Auditorium Armory hosts a society night at the million dollar auto show with Sousa's band and Atlanta social figures. Wednesday drew record crowd. Thursday promises several Sousa concerts with top musicians and new 1314 car models on display.
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Suffrage Crusader Virginia Brooks Visits Chief Beavers
A Chicago Tribune writer's profile describes Virginia Brooks, later known as the Inex Millholland of the West, visiting Chief Beavers at police headquarters in West Hammond Illinois. The piece covers her anti vice campaigns, reform methods, and support for women's suffrage, noting her travels from Augusta to Rome and Macon with husband Charles Washburn.
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Famous Auto Driver Found by Wife After Long Search
Paul Albert Liedtke of New York, driver of the White Streak in Barney Oldfield’s racing group, disappeared from home as his wife searched the country for months. In Savannah he met his wife by chance in a car with D. T. Bussey of Premier offices. Their reunion followed a dramatic roadside scene as the couple embraced. Liedtke’s career and a troubled past with lawsuits and business failures frame this romantic ending to a real life drama.
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Special Envoy Flies to Vera Cruz After Huerta Dismissal
The note shows Huerta’s response to the American ultimatum and contempt cited as the reason for the urgent departure of Special Envoy Lind from Mexico City toward the port of Vera Cruz. The scene underscores heightened diplomatic strains between the United States and Mexico amid the crisis.
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Departure of American Envoy Alarms Mexico Capital
In Mexico City the departure of the American envoy and rumors that Charge OShaughnessy and the embassy staff will head to the United States triggered alarm. Vera Cruz ships and trains crowded as people flee Huerta rule. decisive developments expected within hours. Huerta declines the Wilson ultimatum, awaiting a response by six tonight on congress convening and diplomatic notice to the corps.
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United States to Announce Mexico Policy Soon
Secretary Bryan said a policy statement on Mexico would be issued within days. It may take the form of a communication to Congress by President Wilson, though this has not been disclosed. Diplomats expect the pronouncement to clearly define the U S attitude toward Mexico. Continued on Page Two.
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Back in Your Hole Old June Bug
A humorous Atlanta Constitution item notes June Bugs emerging after sunlit hours then retreating at dusk as town workers head home. It jokes that readers can hire these busy people by advertising in the paper to recruit labor for a factory, urging calls to the Want Ad Department.
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Huerta silent as Lind departs for Vera Cruz
Nelson O S haughnessy delivered the ultimatum to General Huerta but could not gain access to the president. Lind planned to depart by train at eight, while Huerta faced a midnight decision. Concerning Congress, Lind warned delaying convocation could affect oil concession talks and legitimize Huerta’s government amid tense Mexican capital scenes.
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Weather Prophecy for Georgia Fair This Week
Weather forecast notes a Thursday warming trend across eastern and southern portions of Georgia with a warmer pattern. Friday is expected to be fair and continued mild conditions.
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