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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1913

Page

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Annex to English Avenue School Favored by Mayor

Mayor James G. Woodward supports an annex on the English Avenue School site in the fifth ward to ease crowding, estimating a new building costing about 10,000 dollars and housing at least four grades. Alderman Van Dyke disputes only some statements and discusses bond issues. federation leaders press for better facilities.

English Avenue Fifth Ward James G. Woodward Woodward Techs Arthur van Dyke

What Is the Tango Question at Chicago

Chicago, October 16. A city council committee will study tango practices in cafes and theaters to draft a tango ordinance. The two guiding questions are what is the tango and when is it immoral, with mayoral approval of the appointments. Burlington report notes a separate ban on tango and all ragtime dances at the University of Vermont by student council vote.

Federation of Women's Clubs Charles J. Haden Federation Haden Lady Board of Visitors Atlanta Board of Education Superintendent of Schools Chicago Harrison Burlington University of Vermont Moyer Warden Moyer Hig Federal

Cuyler Seeks $500000 In Alienation Suit

Telamon Cuyler sues Isabella T. Barton in Chicago Superior Court alleging alienation of affections. The case, filed by attorneys Rankin and Fulton, seeks a half million dollars. service planned at a railroad station as Barton travels from New York to San Francisco. Cuyler is reportedly out of town. his mother CHH Smith remains ill and unavailable for comment.

Chicago Superior Court Telamon Cuyler Isabella T. Barton John M. Rankin Frank D. Fulton Sherff Michael Zimmer Cuyler Bis Aragon Hotel H. H. Smith Atlantan

Automobiles deadly trend rises in major cities

Chicago reports a 553 percent rise in motor car deaths from 1907 to 1912. In 1907 there were 15 deaths, rising to 94 last year. Major cities show large percentage increases including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and others, as safety efforts mount.

Chicago Chicago Safety Commission New York Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Baltimore Pittsburgh Detroit Buffalo San Francisco Milwaukee Cincinnati Newark Los Angeles Kansas City Seattle Indianapolis Providence St. Paul Denver Memphis

Train Hits Wagon Carrying Party Home From Fair

In Dalton Georgia on October 16 a southbound train struck a wagon returning from the county fair at Tunnel Hill. W E Benjamin and his wife were killed, several passengers were injured including children Lula Willie Guy Oscar Garner and Paul plus Hayes Farris Ed Williams and W W Jones. The wreck prompted calls for a public hospital as the injured were taken to Dalton for care.

Dalton Bens W. E. Benjamin Reba Benjamin Lula Willie Guy Oscar Garner Paul Hayes Farris Ed Willams P. Jones Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel Hill Benjamin Calhoun

Summerville Man Slain in Quarrel Over Poker Game

Summerville Ga October 16 As the result of a quarrel over a card game John Smith of Menlo 18 in jail here charged with murder and Marion Odum is dead Smith allegedly shot Odum with a double barreled shotgun the entire load lodging in Odums side He was rushed to Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga but died there Odum leaves a widow and five children both men were well known in Menlo Odum reportedly had been drinking during the poker game

Summerville John Smith Menlo Marion Odum Smith Odum Erlanger Chattanooga

Fulton Cops Hit Court Order In Roswell Anvil Session

Lieutenant W H Cheshire and RB Haynie of Fulton county motorcycle squad were fined in Roswell Cobb county when they mistook a Cobb county blacksmith shop for road inquiry. Mayor Autwell struck the anvil and fined them one dollar plus costs totaling 12.30 dollars. They paid and departed for Fulton with a tale of breaking speed records on the way back.

W. H. Cheshire Rb.b. Haynie Fulton County Roswell Cobb County Atlanta Buckhead Autwell Cheshire Haynie Fulton

New York Woman Breaks Windows in Paris Church

Minnie Vail, 45, formerly of New York, was arrested in Paris after bricks and stones shattered a stained glass window of the American Protestant Episcopal church and a rector’s dining room window. She admitted the act, claimed suffragette motives, and was ordered examined for mental state.

Paris American Protestant Episcopal Church Dr. Watson Minnie Vail New York

Friends of Moyer Repudiate Prison Abuse Charges

The Atlanta federal penitentiary faces backlash over accusations of inhumane treatment by Julian Hawthorne and Dr. W. J. Morton. Warden Moyer, in Indianapolis, calls for investigation and reports readiness for an impartial inquiry as supporters cite his humane policies and deny the charges.

Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Julian Hawthorne W. J. Morton Moyer Warden Moyer Indianapolis Atlanta Washington Hawthorne Morton

Impeachment Verdict In Sulzer Case Shocks Albany Court

Governor Sulzer found guilty on three impeachment articles by the high court, innocent on one, with removal expected tomorrow and potential future eligibility debated. Court votes reveal partials on Articles 1 2 4 while Article 3 favors Sulzer. outcome splits among judges as secret sessions conclude.

High Court of Impeachment Sulzer Gov. Sulzer Albany A William Sulzer High Court Martin H. Glynn Robert F. Wagner New York Senate Governnor Stawley Meanga Frawley Committee Duncan W. Peck Frederick L. Colwell Stock Exchange Edgar M. Cullen Court of Appeals Willard Bartlett Emory A. Chase William E. Werner Frederick Collin William H. Cudderback John W. Hogan Frank H. Hiscock Nathan L. Miller

Wilson Breaks with Huerta as Mexico Peace Steps Are Considered

President Wilson signaled a shift away from the Huerta regime and toward potential negotiations with the constitutionalists. A firm move is not planned until after October 26, with officials weighing informal recognition and renewed support to Carranza and Maytorena to oust Huerta.

Washington Wilson Huerta Mexico Beme United States Bryan Huera Carranza Coahuila Maytorena Senora Mercan Madera Mexico City Senaor Sheppard Texas State Department Maas Eagle Pass Laredo Facial Fe Ror Esa

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