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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1913

Page

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Rotary Club Rises to Raise 3000 for Charities

Atlanta Rotary members pledged to raise 3000 as an emergency fund for the Associated Charities after an editorial on potential cuts. Ivan Allen led efforts, securing 422.50 by Tuesday afternoon as canvassing begins today, with plans for each member to recruit 100 or more from their business circle within two weeks.

Associated Charities Rotary Club of Atlanta Majestic Hotel Atlanta Alethali Rotary Club P.O. Foster Adam Ivan Allen Foster Avanta Adams Allen HW. W Anderson Lee M. Jordan W. B. Carleton W.rr Oo Brook Ivy Third National Bank A. S. Adams George 5 van @. Allen H. W. Anderson P. T. Barbour Lee Barnes Les Po Byrd W. G Carlton BE. H. Cone Ben Lee Crew George H. Fauss To. Foster Howard Geldert J. K. Gewinne Goodhart George M. Green W- L. Halstead Evelyn Harris i Fred A. Hoyt John Kerne T. Lewis McMichael Frederic J. Paxon Royd Perry Warren

Death of Atlanta Salesman in Millen Hotel

Wallace Webb, a Swift & Co. salesman based in Atlanta, was found dead in his Hotel Estelle room in Millen on September 16. Two half empty morphine bottles and scratched labels were found nearby, with physicians concluding an overdose as the cause. Webb arrived September 3, had malaria treatment, and a brother in Atlanta was notified. the companywill arrange for the body. Advertising agency Burkitt & Co. of Chicago was placed in receivership on petition by the New York Times and others. estimated debts exceed 30,000 with assets around 15,000.

Millen Wallace Webb Atlanta Swift & Co Hotel Estelle Wwebb Mill Webb Chicago Burkitt & Co Howard Howe New York Times The New York Sun 8. C. Beckwith

Sulzer Borrowed But Never Repaid In Albany Impeachment News

New York reports Hugh Reilly, a Cuban government contractor, testified before the Sulzer impeachment managers that Sulzer owed him 26000 after a 31000 cash loan made near his nomination. Reilly said Sulzer had not repaid and warned against swelling ego as trial prep continues in Albany. The impeachment trial is set to begin Thursday with counsel and court questions on procedure.

New York Hugh Reilly Sulzer Reilly Forsin House of Representatives Claima Reilly Sulger Albany Capitol D. Cady Herrick Harver DP. Hinman Court of Appeals Senate Assembly Board of Managers Suixer Executive Chamber

Gray Veteran to Race with a Blue Veteran

Chattanooga September 1 veteran challenge issued by Colonel J L Smith aged 63 Detroit Mich a union veteran accepted by Private M Wolfe aged 50 local Confederate veteran The speed trial will be at Chamberlain Field Thursday afternoon stake set at a hundred yards start from scratch Three other union veterans Georgs W Howe 70 Port Huron Mich Colonel S G Barnes 68 Pittsburg and William A Heinshon 69 Cleveland will contend in a 6 mile race also on Thursday to determine champion honors for the veteran foot race

Chattanooga Tent J. L. Smith Detroit Mich M. Wolfe Chamberlain Fie Sveardins Smith Lenge United States Colonel Smith Woen Thess Georgs W. Howe Port Huron S. G. Barnes Pittsburg William A. Heinshon Cleveland

How Would You Like To Work For Yourself

When the servant problem worries you, do you ever stop to think that the employer problem worries the servants Good servants take pride in their work They take a greater pride in long service They seldom are out of jobs If you want a good servant maid man or laundress you must seek them out Good servants read The Constitution They know it goes into the homes where servants are employed Put your Want Ad before them every morn ing and your winter help problem will be solved soon Index to Want Ads Page 10 Col 2 The Atlanta Constitution Phestine

Jerome Mattea-wan Cmee New York New Hampshire Jerom

Thaw Extradition Case Advances Toward Supreme Court

In Littleton New Hampshire the Thaw case moves toward possible U S Supreme Court review after a federal writ of habeas corpus was suspended awaiting governor of New Hampshire decision on extradition. Judge Aldrich noted Thaw’s right to abeyance and the drama centers on mental capacity and double jurisdiction as New York and New Hampshire duel over extradition.

Littleton N. HL Harry Kendall Thay Supreme Court of the United States New Hampshire Thaw New York Concord United States District Court Canada United States Matteawan Edgar Aldrich District of New Hampshire Kennedy Hornberk Duchess County Thayvers Jerome Aldrich Jarome Inia Gulteau

Infernal Machine Mailed to Gen Otis Twice Targeted

General Harrison Gray Otis owner of The Los Angeles Times received an infernal machine by mail, the second attempt on his life in three years. His Japanese servant alerted him, the device contained dynamite and matches, and police examined it after detonation risk. Authorities suspect rival groups tied to Mexican politics or Huerta era tensions. Regulars note Otis’s land holdings in California and Mexico and unrest in Baja California and Sonora affecting ranch interests.

Los Angeles Cal Harrison Gray Otis Los Angeles Times General Otis Hia McNamara Times Jand Lower California Aim Brest Otis Sebastian Huerta Mexico Porfrio Diaz Republic California and Mexico Ranch and Cattle Company Sonora Yuma Ariz Insurrestos Gil California and Mexico Ranch and Cattle Company Losgeles Times

Girl Somnambulist Rescued From 40-Foot Well in Georgia

Marietta Ga September 16 Special News reaches here of the rescue of Miss Mary Page a young nurse from the bottom of a 40 foot well at Lost Mountain Sunday morning A Henson at whose house Miss Page is employed heard a voice as if from the depths of the earth while watering horses neighbors aided in pulling her up She was only slightly bruised but chilled having been in water several feet deep for over two hours Her explanation is that she tumbled in while walking in her shawl

Marietta Mary Page Lost Mountain A. Henson

Georgia Chamber To Start Career On Firm Basis

Macon, Ga September 1 Special The state chamber of commerce was formally launched on a firm financial foundation with a $2,000 start and 300 influential Georgia business men in attendance Charles J Haden of Atlanta elected president Next meeting set for Macon in January with Macon to host and defray expenses. officers and executive committee named with Haden as president and E W Bretson C Bush R F Maddox H D Reed among officers.

Macon State Chamber of Commerce Georgia Charles J. Haden Atlanta St. Elmy Massenwale Maconay Chamber State Chamber Stetson Macon Chamber of Commerce Haden Charles 7. Haden E. W. Bretson Beacon L A. Bush Camilla R. F. Maddox H. D. Reed Waycross Crawford Wheatley Americus John D. Walker Spartai B. Clark LaGrange L. P. Hillyer Wilmer L. Moore Northwest Americas Central Dempsey Hotel

Counterfeiting priest and doctor linked to girl’s death

New York reports reveal Hans Schmidt the priest, linked with Anna Aumuller’s slaying, and his ally Dr. Muret are tied to a counterfeit ring. Investigators suspect Schmidt feigns sanity while tying to a West 134th Street fake money operation. Muret, held on revolver charges, aided by law studies, and Bertha Zech freed. Authorities, led by Chief Flynn, pursue Schmidt and potential kinship with Muret as the case unfolds.

New York Hans Schmidt Anna Aumuller Namit Feinberg Schmidt Eane Stac Father Evere Tombs Prison West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Street Mucet Ernest Arthur Muret Muret Federal Secret Service Bertha Zech Potioa Ahedauarter Maret Flynn Massachusetts Connecticut Faurot Iirmly Fauret Alphonse B. Koelble Hoelbler Dr. Meliore Father Evers United States Germany

Huerta Says Strained Ties Continue Despite Hope for Adjustment

General Huerta acknowledges deteriorating relations with the United States while expressing hope for an adjustment. He blames President Wilson rather than the American people and offers a brief statement emphasizing no fireworks in his message.

Huerta Wilson People

Washington silent on Huerta Independence Day message

President Wilson and Secretary Bryan received an abstract of Provisional President Huerta's message to the Mexican congress but no comment was issued from the White House or State Department. Officials were unsure about sending congratulations to a government not yet formally recognized, with Charge O Shaughnessy expected to deliver goodwill if instructed.

Washington JIS Huerta Wilson Bryan Mexican Congress White House State Department Charge O'Shaughnessy Mexico City United States

Huerta Seeks Peace as Mexico Prepares Elections

Provisional President Victoriano Huerta delivered the semi annual message to the Mexican Congress urging an unrestricted presidential and vice presidential election next month. He praised peace efforts, blamed strained U S relations for distress, and hoped for a rapid reconciliation with the United States while stressing government unity and pacification as urgent.

Mexico City Victoriano Huerta Huerta Mexico United States

Weather Prophecy for Georgiat District

Local rains expected in the east on Wednesday with cloudy conditions in the west. Thursday may bring problems. Temperatures range from a low of 44 to a high of 85 with mean near 60. Rainfall in the past 24 hours reported as 1.00 inches. deficiency since month start listed as 0.122 inches.

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