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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1913

Page

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Crowd Threatens Chauffeur After Auto Strikes Woman

Miss Hughes, an afternoon newspaper employee, was struck and dragged by a touring car owned by Otto Van Dingelhoeff at Pryor and West Cain. The crowd threatened violence as police broke up the scene. The chauffeur fled, and the owner promised to have him at the station. Miss Hughes remained under care with possible internal injuries.

Otto van Dingelhoeff Mary Hughes Grand Theater Otto van B. Dingelhoeft West Peachtree Street Gresham Apartments West Cain Miss Hughes Dingelhoeff Dri Miss Hughes Hv West Cain Street Pryor Street Peachtree Dingelheetf George W. Weaver W.sey Mr. Dingelhoeff Weaver Kimsey Cain Street Milam Palmer Japan Jett Thomas Heastquarters Miss Doughes

New Land Reported North Of Alaska By Russian Explorers

St Michael Alaska October 11 Russian steamers Taimyr and Wayeateh led by Jeo Vander Wilitsky report finding a landmass as large as Greenland north of 81 latitude and 202 east longitude. Admiral Peary Stefansson and others previously speculated a polar continent exists. Stefansson expedition boats frozen near Point Barrow with Karluk headed north to explore further.

St. Michael Alaska Admiral Peary Pears Stefansson Wilhjalmus Stefansson Point Barrow Mackenzie Mackenzie Delta Karluk

Water Wagon Ride Sparks Midnight Chase in Prohibition Georgia

Policeman Pearson and Plain Clothes units chased a touring car crew that commandeered a water wagon on Peach tree Street near the Aragon and Piedmont hotels. The six men in evening dress fled through Candler Forsyth and Piedmont buildings, were captured or rounded up, and John Duncan faced contempt of court with a $5 fine.

Georgia Paul Brockwell Pearson Pearson Peachtree Street Aragon Hotel Piedmont Aragon Green and Cason Candler Forsyth Causa Bob Wilson Piedmont Hotel Wingate Battle East North Avenue John Duncan Ponce de Leon Avenue Milton. Reed Chauncey’ Butter Southern Bell Telephone Company A. i Fhl Duncan Broyles

Alimony and access restrictions in custody case

Albert S. Gray a pharmacist former husband must pay Lena Gray 250 dollars monthly and allow limited contact with their child. The court barred driving the girl in cars and any automobile rides except two visits per month, conditioned on weather and the child’s health. No divorce suit was filed.

Albert Ss. Gray Lena Gray Jsamnel Liverett John T.penficton

Free Omega bracelet watch prize in spelling bee ad

An old fashioned spelling bee ad promotes a free solid 14 karat gold Omega bracelet watch worth 75 to 390 dollars. Maude Mayer Berkel Inc. of 21 34 Whitehall Street Atlanta is listed as advertiser. Readers are urged to cut out the ad and participate.

Maude Mayer & Berkel Inc Whitehall Street Atlanta Jewelers

Constitution Want Ads Talk for Mutual Profits in Atlanta

A bold appeal from The Atlanta Constitution endorses Want Ads as an effective way to reach neighbors and match buyers with sellers. The piece urges readers in Atlanta to use classified notices to introduce themselves, identify needs, and close profitable deals without wasting money.

Constitution Atlanta

Three Men Shot in Macon Street Pistol Duel

A mass crowd in Macon Georgia watches a 4:30 PM pistol duel on Third and Poplar. George C Bolton fatally wounded, dying. Charlies A Snipes wounded thrice. Grover Pittle non participant shot twice. Bolton sought store, Snipes pursued. police intervened. Snipes and Tittle hospitalised non fatal injuries. Bolton in grave condition.

G. C. Bolton C. A. Snipes G.C. Tittle Macon Third Poplar Streets George C. Bolton Charlies A. Snipes Grover ©. Pittle Snipes Tittle Bolton Poplar Street Dannenburg Third Street

Sulzer's Story Locked in Safe

Albany October 1. Uncertainty at the Capitol as the high court impeachment verdict nears. A manuscript of Governor Sulzer's sensational revelations was found in Judge D Cudy Herrick's safe. Herrick will return it to the governor after the case, claiming he will withdraw from Sulzer's employ. The governor's counsel keep the document secret pending the verdict, fearing pre verdict publication. If Sulzer is removed, a new administration will be seated. if not, the legislature may stay in session to block recess appointments.

Albany Sulgzer High Court D. Cudy Herrick Herrick Sulzer Executive Muons

Disaster at Sea as Volturno Burns in Atlantic

A wireless SOS from the steamship Volturno, burning in a mid Atlantic gale, drew many rescue steamers. Eleven ships, including Carmania and La Touraine, joined the effort but rough seas prevented lifeboats from reaching the vessel. About 135 lives were lost with 21 spared. survivors were later taken aboard various rescuers. The Volturno departed Rotterdam October 2 bound for New York with 22 first cabin, 63 steerage passengers, and 96 crew.

London Europe mid-Atlantic Rotterdam New York Volturno Czar Narragansett Devonian Zroonland Grosser Kurfuerst Seydlitz Hne J

Probe 10 Strike Deep in Colquitt Carter Case

Washington dispatch says Attorney General McReynolds plans deeper action on the Colquitt Carter case. The investigation, led by a new team, could span weeks and affect several government officials. Georgia lawmakers urge reopening, alleging fraud and witness intimidation while affirming Carter’s high character and integrity.

Colquitt Carter John Corrigan, Jr Washington McReynolds Colquitt “Carter United States District District Georgia Department Department of Justice Ily A. Bruce Bielaski Division of Investigation J. J. Harris Thurman Allen G. Thurman Ohio Congress Carter

King and Queen Escaped Mob by Suffragettes in London

King George and Queen Mary faced a near mob at a London music hall as suffragettes screamed votes for women and rushed the royal carriage. Police protected the couple, while crowd disturbances followed. Separately Jewish suffragists interrupted Bayswater synagogue services condemning MPs Samuel and Isaacs for denying or supporting women’s freedom.

London King George Queen Mary Synacozue West End Bayswater Herbert Samuel Sir Rufus Isaacs Mr. Samuel

Barred in Boston Tango and Turkey Trot Ban Ordered

Boston authorities order strict supervision of public dances after October 11 with a matron and a policeman to guard each hall. The aim is to prevent dances of a risqué nature and ensure adherence to Mayor Fitzgerald’s regulations.

Boston Fitzgerald

Huerta Defends Raid on Mexican Congress

In Mexico City on October 11 President Huerta defends arresting 110 cabinet members as revolu tionists and dissolving the chamber. A separate proclamation accuses deputies of systematic hostility to his acts and hints at a possible clash with the executive. Officers warn that the chamber may seek to seize power, while Huerta pledges to prevent disorder and protect national interests.

Mexico City Frues Hhis Wong Huerta Chamber of Deputies

Oscar Underwood May Leave House to Fight Hobson

Washington oct 11 special representative qacar w underwood of 4kiG may be catapulted into the senatorial race in alabama to succeed the unexpired term of the late senator johnston. if he does so he will likely face richmond p hobson for the short term and full term, as hobson has announced candidacy for the unexpired term and the six year term beginning in 1915. governor o neal appointed henry d clayton to fill the vacancy but the senate challenged credentials and may again block such appointments. Clayton resigned and the governor vowed to appoint again, while underwood would gain an advantage if seated. Hobson has campaigned in alabama for a year on navy temperance. Wilson intervention is seen as strengthening underwood. Clayton yields to the president.

Byaqhe Corrigan, Jr Washington Qacar W. Underwood Alabama Johnston House Underwood Richmond P. Hobson O'Neal Ship Emmet O'Neal Henry D. Clayton Senate Clayton Wilson O'Neal S Hobson Hue

Weather Prophecy for Georgia Sunday to Monday

Georgia forecast calls for cloudy and cooler conditions Sunday with a high temperature not stated and Monday turning fair. Light to moderate northwest winds accompany the change. Rainfall in the past 24 hours is minimal with deficits noted since January.

Georgia

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