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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
7
The confession details how Davis blew up or attempted to blow up buildings and bridges in multiple eastern towns while a member of the entertainment committee during early union and bridge builders tensions. He started as a dynamiter in Trenton and described assaulting non union workers through his role.
Davis linked to the Fall River blast plan and to Henry Jones in Indianapolis. Jones, financier of explosives, was arrested and released on bond. Davis testified about a nationwide scheme to explode multiple cities and to implicate the McNamaras, while Davis and Webb face federal charges and ongoing appeals in Chicago.
Rome Georgia October 2 A statue formerly on Broad street faced protests from the Rome Woman's Christian Temperance union. The sculpture was taken by JB Love to his room but left town with unpaid bills. At a public sale the mayor admitted ownership and kept the statue on the courthouse lawn all day, later humorously dubbed October Morn. The incident drew Sheriff Dunehoo into the dispute.
Washington reports a Senate appropriations measure adds deputies for U S marshals and internal revenue collectors outside civil service. It allows bond requirements, appoints successors, and funds for auto, enforcement, and anti trust teams. President Wilson reportedly approved the change, citing civil service commission guidance.
Southampton reports at the Church of England congress Sir Sydney Oliver argues no solution to the American color question without rejecting color and race differentiation. He warns negrophobia as a danger and urges discipline for both white and black communities to avert civil discord.
New York October 2 Renny Alien of Kansas City tonight repeated his win from last night in the pocket billiard title clash. He defeated Alfred deOro the world champion by a score of 200 to 1. The two‑night total stands Alien 400 deGro 312 with high runs of 20 and 34 for Alien and 24 and 41 for deGro. The final game of the series is set for tomorrow night.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture will extend its telegraphed crop news to Florida this month via central weather stations. When the next crop report is prepared, facts will be telegraphed to Florida and duplicated for immediate postal dispatch to all papers in the state. Continuous Performance. We wonder that a seller lets peck, TOUR, SBOE BER SY ev en paying this vacation Wien income Christman bili.
A WCTU effort in Atlanta aims to bring the national convention to the city in November. Mrs McLendon Dr Geisel and Mrs Patterson rallied support, noting Atlanta business bodies’ backing and a $5000 goal to fund proper accommodations and events for delegates. New Orleans and Indianapolis compete for the 1913 and 1914 gatherings, with a committee to meet the Evangelical Ministers' association to draft a concrete plan and start active work.
Representative David J Lewis of Watylind drafts bills to place telegraph and telephone networks under government control as part of the postal service. He has prepared cost and revenue estimates, outlined acquisition and operation plans, and secured early backing from numerous lawmakers. President Wilson has shown interest but no administration policy has formed.
A Russian immigrant named Bratan Colsevik, traveling from New York to Lincoln, Nebraska, was misrouted when his steerage transfer ticket was stamped Lincoln, Wo M. The error sent him halfway across the continent. Police, with an interpreter, learned of the mishap and efforts are underway to have the steamship company reimburse his travel expenses back to New Hampshire.
Washington October 2 Thase called for abolishing involuntary servitude and improving working conditions on merchant vessels. President Taft refused to sign last March. The measure was endorsed today for the senate committee on commerce and will be recommended for passage. The bill was reintroduced without changes from its last Congress form.
Washington reports the Russian government in reply to a state department inquiry has signified Henry Pindell, a Poorta, Hl, editor, will be acceptable as American ambassador. It is expected his nomination will be sent to the senate immediately.
President Wilson will attend the Southern Commercial congress in Mobile Alabama. Plans call for him to depart Washington the evening of October 25 and return October 29 unless unforeseen developments intervene.
Maxim Gorky the Russian novelist, residing in a villa on Capri, Naples, Italy, has arrived for a special tuberculosis treatment. The move follows medical advice and aims to restore his health while he stays on the island.
A brief impeachment trial session in Albany led to adjournment until Monday afternoon so defense plans could be perfected. Governor Sulzer’s lawyers prepare to present the defense led by Senator Harvey D Hinmon if possible, with Lilley and Former campaign secretary Lowy A Surecky slated as first witness. The governor is expected to testify, while motions to strike certain articles will be renewed later with final evidence submission.
Two youths in Decatur Street theater attempt roughhouse ends in gunfire. Moyer, 17, wounds a man with a hip gun. partner Willie Barton and usher Charley Thomas flee as shots ring out. Police corner Moyer Milam arrests him for carrying concealed weapons. second boy remains at large.
Helen Shepard, a young society woman, pursued a man who grabbed her handbag. After a mile long chase, she cornered Ernest Quimby. witnesses identified him and he was held until police arrived. Quimby had previously escaped Miss Shepard but was caught again in the next block.
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