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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1913

Page

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That Young Bride First Victim in Angry Wife Case

Edna Godbee’s murder trial opens with testimony claiming she fired first at her former husband and then at his bride in the Millen post office. Prosecution aims to prove Godbee killed the woman before turning on Judge Godbee, with medical experts to support the sequence and motive. Mrs Boyer, mother of the slain woman, aids the prosecution amid emotional strain as the trial proceeds.

Edna Godbee Millen Britt Cea Millenia Gadhee Millen Post Office W H Davis Anderson Moore Tureht Davis Godbee Fred Trump Tay Jude Walter Tme Abeurt Georgia Bover Mothe Florence Godbee Judie Walter Idna Perkins Godbee Miz Godbee Bover Solicth Moore Boyer Wallen Mr Boyer Mien

Fatal Explosion on Torpedo Boat Craven at Tybee

A September 16 explosion on the torpedo boat Craven off Tybee killed Chief Water Tender McCall, Water Tender Milton, and injured several others. The blast, blamed on low boiler water levels from a faulty gauge, left the ship crippled until assistance arrived from the Estill and Cynthia No. in Savannah. The Craven was to be towed to Savannah, with the Lamacraw accompanying.

Savannah United States Toyedo Craven Tyhee McCall Rat Milton Swinn D B Smith McCaffray Estill Cynthia Tybee Cravan Heartal Fort Screven Mve Lamacraw

Mayor and Chief Hold Closed Conference

Mayor James G Woodward and Police Chief James Lo Beavers met privately for two hours in the mayor’s office. Reporters noted the session followed sensational Tuesday night talk about kissing arrests, but the mayor said the discussion did not address that subject and related only to touting affairs.

James G Woodward Po Hce James Lo Beavers Beavers Woodward Reid Kassir

Atlanta Boy Sought by Cincinnati Police

Cincinnati police seek an Atlanta boy in a case linked to a missing person report. A letter from a guardian or relative alleges a serious incident and authorities search the city for the boy under an alias.

Atlanta Cincinnati

Typist Championship Won by Miss Friedman

Rose Friedman of New York won the national typewriting championship last night. She averaged 115 words per minute for three minutes in a victory witnessed by onlookers and judges.

Miss Friedman Hinago Wise Rose Friedman New York

Don Be Afraid to Hunt a New Job

An urging notice says many employers seek candidates daily in Want Ads. Present yourself visibly so they can find you. It predicts strong business and winter prosperity, framing this as a key opportunity to secure a good job.

Envoy of Gen Huerta Arrives in Washington

Washington reports Manuel Zamarracena the former Mexican ambassador to the United States arrived to reopen negotiations with the Huerta administration for a peaceful solution. Zamacona would meet Senor Migaua and others as the U.S. indicating it would receive him if a new bill resumed talks. The White House disclosed no shift in policy as Zamacona’s mission unfolds amid tense relations and Independence Day security measures.

Washington Manuel de Zamarcena United States Hurerta Mesa Migaia Chizagze Senor 4Amacona United Stites UN Brisate Wevlcun Senor Zamacona Perwrn John Lind White House Senot Wilson Nelson Orner

Police Seek Jennings for Contempt of Court

Police pursue WoR Jennings after he failed to appear in police court yesterday. He was arrested Tuesday on a drunken and disorderly charge, released on bond, and ordered to appear. Judge Broyles ordered his rearrest for contempt of court in the forthcoming session.

Wor Jennings Lawie Ansley Hotel Tharges

Athens Banner Stock Company Organized In Athens

The Athens Banner, established in 1882 and long owned as individual property by H J Rowe, is reorganized into a stock company. Mr Rowe remains a major stockholder with D G Biekers as managing editor for four years, C E Martin as business manager, and DP Cox and T W Reed as officers. The paper will move September 1 to new quarters on College avenue opposite the First Baptist church and the Southern Mutual building.

Athens Pack H J Rowe Trowe D G ‘Biekers C E Martin Businness DP Cox T W Reed Banner College Avenue First Baptist Church Southern Mutual

Lifes persisting after death urged by Oliver Lodge

Sir Oliver Lodge, noted English scientist, asserts in a British Association address that memory and affection survive bodily death and that discarnate intelligence may interact with the material world under scientific methods. He warns against excessive scepticism while urging continued inquiry into immortality and continuity of life beyond death. Continued on Page Five.

Sir Oliver Lodge England Bam British Association For the Advancement of Science Oliver Loontends Sciemre Sir Oliver

Jerome Silvey Dies After Long Illness

Jerome Silvey aged 75 prominent Atlantan merchant dies at home after an illness spanning a year. He led the Silvey Dougherty Co. at 24 Central Avenue and was a deacon at West Baptist Church. Survived by wife, three daughters, two sisters, and other relatives. funeral arrangements pending.

West Baptist Church Puner i

Peachtree Creek cleanup to begin Monday

The project to clear Peachtree Creek near the sewage disposal plant will start Monday. The city council sewer committee approved 300 and the county commissioners 500 to fund the work from engineering and contingent funds, with RM Clayton stating crews would begin near Monday.

Peachtree Creek RM Clayton City Monflaw

Dorsey Hit With 35000 Suit Over Home Dispute

The case stems from a summer clash between architect Hal Hentz contractor J A Winkies and solicitor Hugh M Dorsey. Winkies sues Dorsey for 6775 alleging debt and seeks 5000 for slander and false reports. Winkies says he was assaulted by Hentz and Hammon, hired by Dorsey.

Hal Hentz J A. Winkies Hugh M Dorsey Dorsey Winkles Lorsey Hentz H B Hammond

Wealthy farmer slain by nephew in Autreyville feud

William Clark, a prominent landowner near Autreyville, was shot dead by his nephew Fulton Crosby after a long running land dispute. Crosby, 23, fled into nearby swamps. Clark, 60, left a widow and many children. Authorities expect Crosby to surrender within days, with charges awaited at the October superior court term.

Moultrie William Clark Ting County Inn Autreyville Fulton Crosby Clark Crosby Hs Two Sont Pico Creel

Overflow pupils provided seats after city conference

Superintendent William M Slaton arranged seating for about 1000 overflow pupils from white grammar schools. Only two pupils remained unassigned, with plans to add a first grade at Daguh Avenue School or rent space to house them. A conference with principals set for Thursday aims to distribute students to the underfilled Moreland Avenue School now under construction, relieving district congestion.

Muen William M. Slaton Slaton Daguah Avenue Professor Sinten Sinton Moreland Avenue School Bazewood Inman Park Enghland Avenue Moreland Avenue Moreland

Thaw Arrested in New Hampshire After Deportation Flight

After an unexpected deportation, Thaw wandered hours through northern New England before a New Hampshire sheriff arrested him. He reportedly tried to brain an officer and cried for help claiming he was being kidnapped. Thaw entered New Hampshire by choice and secured lawyers to resist return to New York, appearing relieved at the arrest.

Thaw New England New Hampshire Dominion New York

Thaw Extradition Fight Moves to Court Hearing

Governor Felker said action on Thaw’s extradition will follow Attorney General Tuttle’s recommendations. In Colbrook NH Thaw, pursued after fleeing Matteawan, was detained by a NH sheriff as William Travers Jerome prepared to take charge for New York state. A writ of habeas corpus was sought. Judge Roy Chamberlin set to hear the case tomorrow morning.

Felker Portsmouth Tuttle Samuel D Felker New York Celebrook Harry Kendall Thaw Matteawan Cuseidian Habeas Corpus Kings Beach Montreal Vermont New Hampshire Colebrook William Travers Jerome New York State Apa Kelly Roy Chamberlin Supernica Court

Mitchell Identified as Assailant of Girl

A young woman on Cascade Spring road positively identified JT Ruben Mitchell as her assailant after viewing him with Hoyt Garner of Stockdale at the scene near Utoy camp Monday night. Chief Zach Rowan had arrested them on suspicion of a prior Stockdale post office burglary. The girl identified Mitchell unhesitatingly. He reportedly has prior prison time in the chal nze.

Cascade Spring Road Utoy Camp Ruben Mitchell Mitchell Hoyt Garner Stockdale Zach Rowan Rowan Chalnzang Sumlin Pireeh

Weather Prophecy Pair Forecast For Georgia Tate

Weather notes predict warmer conditions Thursday with milder winds and boosted temperatures. Friday remains unsettled with light rain potential near the coast as local readings show a low around near 0.7 and a normal trend, tracking monthly values and recent hourly measurements.

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