Education Board Names Investigation Committee On School Conditions
The city board of education, urged by The Constitution, appointed a committee to investigate crowded and unsanitary conditions in public schools and draft a remedy plan. Mrs Wise and Prof Dykes testified on cramped English Commercial and Boys High schools, urging new facilities, better light, and a larger site. board will seek council action and possible voter referendum if needed.
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Court clears chance of new trial over mob fear
In a Frank hearing for a new trial rulings stress that evidence against jurors Henslee and Johenning is pivotal. Judge Roan notes crowds' hostile attitude and says editors of Atlanta papers militia officials and police influenced the delay of the verdict to avoid possible violence. New affidavits allege juror bias and Albany time signatures.
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Henslee
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Admiral Eaton murder trial opens with drug fiend claim
Plymouth October 23 Rear Admiral J G Eaton widow May Eaton on trial for his murder. Defense paints Eaton as a drug fiend with dual personality and claims poison self administered. Testimony covers his drinking habits, alleged intoxication during naval service, and potential motive tied to his finances and debts.
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May Eaton
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Francia Geogan
Admiral Eaton
Boston
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Washington, DC
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Naval Board
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Massachusetts
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Rescue From Niagara Whirlpool Ends In Narrow Escape
Peter W Langeard of Detroit was trapped in the Niagara River whirlpool for over four hours while his small motor boat spun through rapids. Niagara Falls rescuers on both shores watched as Fred Preston of Niagara Falls Ontario swam out with a line to pull him free. The craft was finally drawn ashore after a tense, dramatic struggle witnessed by about a thousand spectators. Langeard was taken to a hotel on the Canadian side and expected to recover within a day.
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Young Woman Injured by Car Near Whitehall Street
Miss Jack Weaver, a guest at the Southern hotel, was struck by a car driven by IM Rolander of Excelsior Automobile Co. at 9 pm while crossing Whitehall Street near Alabama Street. She was taken to Grady Hospital with reportedly minor injuries. Rolander was arrested for reckless driving. witnesses say Rolander drove slowly and Weaver stepped into the street with an umbrella, appearing to misjudge the crossing.
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W.H. Chapman
Atlanta Special to Link Atlanta and New York by Rail
Southern announces the Atlanta Special train to run daily from Atlanta to New York on the existing NYA&NO Limited schedule, with Pullman accommodations, club car, and dining car. The change adds capacity for transcontinental travel through the Southeast and expands through services from Atlanta to Washington, Danville, and Charlotte.
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Stern measures may be adopted against Huerta
The U S state department through Vera Cruz warns Tampico authorities that the United States would disapprove any harm to Evarista and Daniel Madero, prisoners being moved to the capital after arrest in Monterey on charges of complicity in a plot to cede the city to revolutionists.
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Maderos
Vera Cruz
American State Department
Clarence A. Miller
Tampico
United States
Evarista
Daniel Madero
Monterey
Washington Sees Grim Mexico Crisis With Britain Rift
Washington observers warn of a tightening Mexico situation as October 26 elections near in Mexico City. President Wilson declines to discuss Mexico with reporters signaling possible drastic moves and a firmer U.S. stance, while Britain’s conduct and Sir Lionel Carden’s credentials stir unease about foreign interference.
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Mexico City
Wilson
Mexico
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Felix Diaz
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Huerta
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Wilburn Confession Opens Murder Trial in Georgia
In Gray Georgia on October 23 special reporter Vernon Stites covers Nick Wilburn confessing to killing James A King, with Mrs King facing accessory charges. Defense plans no evidence, trial to go to jury Friday and Mrs King to be tried Saturday.
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J. E. Pottle
Case
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Special Stat
Gray, Ga
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King
Fred Stepp
Hing
Wilburn
John R Cooper
Jones County
Macon
Joseph E Pottle
J. A. Parl
Ocmulgee
Cooper
United States Supreme Court
Park
Bob Etheridge
Weather Prophecy Local Rains Forecast
Georgia rain predicted with Saturday clearing and moderate wind risk. Local forecast notes scattered showers possible, with diminishing activity into the afternoon. Storm chance remains low but isolated cells possible during peak heating hours.
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