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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1913

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Thaw to Face Governor Felker in Extradition Fight

Extradition efforts shift to Concord New Hampshire as Thaw seeks a personal hearing before Governor Felker while three lawyers from Concord New Hampshire New York and Colebrook head toward the capital. The case could go to the state supreme court on habeas corpus if surrender is ordered and delays loom.

Colebrook N. H Harry K. Thaw Canada New Hampshire Felker State Supreme Court Hairess Martin Concord Willard H Qlimstead New York Merrill Shurtleff Olebrook Sheriff Hornbeck Dutchoss County Matteawan Asylum Ghinn Brock Thaw Council Jerome Thaw Coaticook Quebec John Langen Licberty King's Bench Montreal Pennsylvania Wil Yam A. Stone

Hardwick Attacks Currency Bill In House Debate

In Washington on September 12 Special-Representative T W Hardwick warned that the administration currency bill would spur five years of boom and credit expansion before a reckoning. He urged caucus change, predicting inflation and eventual gold redemption pressure as notes proliferate. He noted Republicans favor a national banking system and argued treasury use would shift how debts are paid.

John Corrigan Washington T W Hardwick House Hardwick Glass United States Treasury Treasury Federal Reserve

Lind Fears Mexican Situation Worsening in Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz September 12 John Lind Wilson’s envoy reports pessimistic briefings on Huerta’s cabinet resignations and rebel activity in Vera Cruz and Campeche. Lind discusses Huerta’s attempt to raise 10,000,000 pesos from banks, possible state repayments totaling 30,090,000 pesos, and notes no current communication with Washington or Mexico City.

Vera Cruz Campeche Alota Huertas John Lind Wilson Lind Huerta Bia Washington Mexico City

Fire Burns Jim Fisk Home on New Market Pike

A fire in Huntsville Alabama destroyed Jim Fisk's home on New Market Pike last night. Loss estimated around $2,000 with no insurance.

Huntsville Ala Jim Fisk New Market Pike

Snappy Want Ads Boost Your Business Reach

Readers are urged to place want ads in The Constitution to showcase stores factories or offices. Promote quick, energetic help and avoid slipshod methods to prevent giving rivals a lead. Call now for prime Sunday exposure in the paper.

Mother and Child Shot Dead in Michigan Beet Field

In Saginaw Michigan Mrs Joseph Sampson and her 10 year old son Henry were shot to death in a sugar beet field near Chesaning Authorities search for Mrs Sampsons husband who is alleged to have done the shooting The man reportedly returned from Tolesto found his wife at a farm after she refused to obey his command a single bullet hit her left breast The son ran to his mother and fell with a bullet wound near his heart Farmhands said Sampson handed his revolver to a bystander and walked away saying he would notify the sheriff

Saginaw Mich Joseph Sampson Henry Chesaning Bampson Sampson Tolesto Hig Gen

Tennessee Man Awakens After Month Long Sleep

San Jose California September 12 Wright Keetel of Tennessee who visited his uncle R P Keeble woke today after sleeping since August 3. Physicians had failed to rouse him fully, but he appeared sound and well upon waking.

San Jose Cal Wright Keetel Tennessee R P. Keeble

Son Fights Bull as Animal Gores Father

Mineral Bluff, Ga, September 12. Special J A Pierce, a blacksmith, was dangerously gored by a large bull he believed friendly. He was tethering the horns when the bull suddenly struck, pinning him. His son Burt Pierce rushed to aid with a heavy stick, likely saving his father from fatal harm. doctors think the blacksmith will recover.

Mineral Bluff J. A. Pierce Burt Pierce Pierce

Parents Fight Over Body of Dead Babe

In Newark and Irvington authorities guarded the home of Allen Krichman as a dispute over a 7 month old baby’s burial split the community. Krichman wanted the child buried in East Orange, while his wife preferred Irvington. a planned burial was postponed and both sides rallied supporters. Krichman allegedly chopped the door when refused access, prompting police from both towns to be called.

Newark Irvington Allen Keichman Keichman

Cutters Wife's Throat From Ear to Ear in Savannah

Henry Davis, 28, remains at large after slashing his wife Annie May Davis in their Savannah home in the early hours. The couple had recently separated amid jealousy claims. Davis fled as police, aided by his mother-in-law’s sighting, pursue him.

Savannah Henry Davis Annie May Davis Davis

Henry Scales Watches and Jewelry Stolen in New York Hotel

Henry Scales, a noted cotton broker with ties to Wall Street, reported his Tiffany watch and jewelry worth about 500 dollars taken at the Knickerbocker hotel in New York. Dominick Vito pleaded guilty to the theft in Yorkville court and was held on 2600 dollars bail. Vito, a former bellhop, also connected to other hotel thefts, admitted entering Scales’s room and stealing his belongings. Scales was en route from Asheville to Maine and paused in New York briefly.

New York Henry Scales Wall Street Tiffany Knickerbocker Hotel Dominick Vito Yorkville Vito West Forty Fourth Street Seales Scales Waldorf Astoria Knickerbocker Mr. Scales Mr Scales Atlanta New Orleans B. M. Grant B. M. Grant & Co Asheville N C Maine New York City

Whitehall Street Regrading Delays Spark City Debate

Whitehall street regrading faces a delay as the mayor blocks early start via conditional approval, citing a veto risk. The city attorney says the mayor’s veto. West Peachtree and Georgia avenue work must finish first, pushing Whitehall start beyond October 14. Promoters plan to reintroduce the original resolution for unconditional mayor approval.

Soker Whitehall Street Streets Committee Whitehall West Peachtree Street Georgia Avenue Georgia Avenues the Straits Committe Orville H. Hall

Young Oxford Pair Back From Atlanta Announce Edding

Oxford Ga September 12 Miss Sarah Thoma and Brooks Kitchens announced their marriage in Atlanta two weeks ago. An open air ceremony was performed by Rev Charles Middlebrooke at East Lake. Bridesmaid was Miss Lucile Stephens of Oxford. Mrs Kitchens is daughter of Mrs Paul Campbell of Atlanta and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Means of Oxford. Kitchens is son of J Kitchens a leading Oxford citizen. They will reside in the GW W Stone residence Branham Heights this winter.

Oxford Sarah Thoma Brooks Kitchens Atlanta Charles Middlebrooke East Lake Lucile Stephens Kitchens Paul Campbell Frank Means Emory J. €. Kitchens GW. W. Stone Branham Heights

Farmer Joseph J Camp Gets First Shave at 41

Rome Ga September 12 after living to 41 years without ever being shaved by a barber Floyd county farmer Joseph J Camp reclined in a barber chair for a first shave He called the sensation fine but skeery A friend offered to pay for the shave and haircut and Camp accepted losing his distinction in the chair

Rome Joseph J. Camp Floyd County Lindale

Jury Hung In Georgia Godbee Trial Faces No Verdict Today

Millen Georgia September 12. Jurors in the Edna Perkins Godbee case were hung and will not reach a verdict until Saturday. Prosecutors expect a possible verdict of voluntary manslaughter with a maximum sentence of twenty years. Mrs Godbee expressed hope for acquittal as crowds packed the courthouse and the accused woman sat in custody amid emotional scenes and dramatic courtroom exchanges.

Gaitt Craig Millen Edna Perkins Godbee Walters Godbee H. G. Hammond Soliitor R. Les Moore Millen Hed F. H. Safford Mra Gadhee Sarah Gadhee

Body of New York Mayor Lays In State In Liverpool

The body of William Jay Gaynor lay in state at Liverpool Town Hall in a historic honor. The Baltic brought the body from New York after his death at sea. Consul Washington and Rufus Gaynor attended, with royal and civic guards and a funeral cortege to the hall. Six policemen stood guard all night as the casket rested in a fumed oak coffin with a brass plate.

Liverpool William Jay Gaynor Westminster Abbey London England Lord Woolsey St. Paul's Cathedral Catafalque John Sutherland Harmood-Barner New York T.ey Baltic Gaynor Horace Biy Afl ItHea Horace Lee Washington Rufus Gaynor Consul Washington Cunard Lusitania Guard of Honor

Weather Prophecy Pair in Georgia Forecast

Parked fragmentary forecast notes show Georgia and Fair regions on Saturday and Sunday with fair conditions in the east, local showers and cooler in the west. Mentions low and high temperatures, mean and normal values, rainfall in past 24 hours, and monthly deficiencies.

Georgia East

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