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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1913

Page

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A.J Orem Defends Earned Wealth Overists Socialism

A. J. Orem of Boston denounces a system that breeds idle riches and attacks watered stocks. He argues that government must serve all, not the few, urging intelligent wealth distribution and democracy as the path to progress. Seaburn Wright calls for election law corrections as Taft Hall hosts the Civic League event.

Civic League of America A. J. Orem Boston Capitol McNaughton John M. Slaton Labour

Want Ads As the Telegrams of Advertising

A compact sales pitch from The Atlanta Constitution urging readers to place Want Ads. It extols want ads as quick direct messages to about fifty thousand subscribers, promising immediate attention and quick results. The piece advises telephoning a Want Ad today to catch readers on Sunday and act promptly.

Preacher Powell Faces White Slavery Charge in Georgia

Rome Georgia September 19. Reverend William Powell a Graysville Tennessee preacher wearing a Jesus button was taken to Graysville to face statutory offense charges. Federal authorities may pursue Mann white slave act charges. Powell held in Cedartown with Mrs Patterson and her four children amid allegations he induced desertion and fled with the family. Powell claimed Oklahoma origins and denied preaching in Cedartown while living in a rented house southeast of the city with the borrowed family.

Rome Jesus William Powell Graysville Tenn Powell Holly Baller Cedartown Patterson Dowells Oklahoma

Roddenbery at Home Ill From Overwork

Thomasville Georgia reports Congressman Roddenbery has been ill at home for weeks after a breakdown from continuous work in Washington. His condition is improving slowly and he hopes to resume duties at the December congressional session.

Thomasville Anderson Roddenberg Washington

Sun Yat Sen Traveled Incognito in Vancouver

Storia B C September 19 Dr Sun Yat Sen former provisional Chinese president and revolt leader now travels incognito as Wong Kwok Yin in Vancouver shaved moustache to conceal his identity He is said to be en route to England after landing in Victoria from Japan and being refused entry to the United States when disguised as a Japanese student Strong BC Chinese expatriate reactions noted amid Yuan Shi Kai supporters in the region

Storia B. C Wong Kwok Yin Sun Yat Sen Yuan Shi Kai Vancouver England Vitoria Japan Chicago Victoria United States Dr. Sun British Columbia Yuan

Huntsville butchers require housewives to tote meat home

Huntsville, Ala. September 19. Butchers adopt a plan forcing all housewives to carry meat baskets home each day. They claim savings will lower prices and cut extortionate costs. Telephones for ordering will be discontinued and credit eliminated as part of the new regime.

Huntsville Ala Butchers of

No General Assembly For Rebbecah Branch

Mimeanolis Minn September 19 The attempt of the Rebbecah branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows to establish a general assembly was voted down by the sovereign Ilan lodge today Further consideration of the proposed plan was indefinitely postponed The grand lodge today reversed a committee decision and enacted legislation that will hereafter prevent past grand masters from voting The resolution adopted will allow the various state jurisdictions to deprive their past grand masters from that privilege The Illinois delegation led the fight for the resolution and forced its Passage The association of grand secretaries and grand sires tonight elected officers President Frank N Way New Hampshire vice president A L Cushman Florida secretary treasurer C H Lyman Ohio

Mimeanolis Minn Rebbecah Independent Order of Odd Fellows General Assembly Ilan Lodge Grand Lodge Illinois Association of Grand Secretaries and Grand Sires Frank N. Way New Hampshire A. L. Cushman Florida C. H. Lyman Ohio

Sulzer Impeachment Fight Reaches Key Rulings

Albany September 19. Counsel for William Sulzer lost the first impeachment session skirmish as four senators were overruled from sitting on the court. Sulzer conceded he has no right to exercise chief executive functions pending impeachment while attorneys pressed to dismiss. The assembly recessed after hours of debate as the fight for additional charges resumes next week.

Albany William Sulzer High Court Sulzer Glynn Supreme Court Levy Assembly Senate Board of Managers Julius Broder Peoples House Court of D. Cady Herrick Frawley Rumsberger Sanner Wagner Herrick Alton B. Parker Cullen Louis Marshall State of New York New York State

Pensions Sought for Needy Widows in Atlanta

At a Friday night meeting of the Associated Charities board in the Ansley hotel a committee led by J. M. B. Hoxsey was directed to petition city council for an appropriation to pension needy widows with children. The group urged funds for school books, an assistant city warden, and noted the need for more support as charity work grows.

The Associated Charities Ansley Hotel Committee On Public Relief J. M. B. Hoxsey Council Evans Atlanta Logan Ivan HE Allen Rotary Club Finance Committee Board of Directors Associated Charlies Jack Lewis Joseph Dixon Crucible Company

Sophomore Killed in Purdue College Tank Scrape

Lafayette Ind September 19 F W Obenchain of South Whitley Ind a Purdue sophomore died during the annual tank scrap between freshmen and sophomores. He and classmates wore leather collars reinforced with metal for neck protection. The neck swelled during exertion and he was choked to death.

Lafayette Ind F. W. Obenchain South Whitley Purdue University Obenchain

Woman Shot and Two Killed After Joy Ride

In San Francisco on September 19 Mrs Kate Coulson 35 was shot in the neck early today and George Kovack a garage watchman and William Acker a chauffeur were shot dead after riding all night in a car. A R Coulson husband of the wounded woman is being sought by police. Mrs Coulson is believed fatally wounded.

San Francisco Cal Kate Coulson George Kovack William Acker A. R. Coulson

Counterfeit Notes Printed in Peterhead Prison

Scotland Yard detectives revealed that counterfeit banknotes deceiving bankers and shopkeepers were printed by convicts in Peterhead prison. They used paper salvaged from rations to create the forgeries.

Peterhead Scotland Scotland Yard

Atlanta Gains From Panama Canal Opening, Barrett Says

John Barrett head of the Pan American Congress told Atlanta that the canal opening would bring vast benefits to Georgia and the entire South. He and Dr Clarence Owens of the Southern Commercial Congress were honored guests at a Capital City Club luncheon. The convention in Mobile October 27 will draw many delegates and include a tour to the canal zone to honor Senator Morgan and strengthen U S Latin American trade links.

Atlanta Georgia South United States John Barrett Pan-American Congress Barrett Clarence J. Owens Southern Commercial Congress Mobile Capital City Commercial Congress Atty Work Man's Auxiliary Countess of Aberdeen Ireland Woodrow Wilson Canal Zone Joan T. Morgan Alabama Congress Owens Jacksonville Florida Barerett Panama Canal

Beer Selling Means Losing City License

Macon Georgia saloonkeepers face possible license forfeiture and permanent injunction after Judge Matthews ruled beer sales could lead to loss of license. Ed Cassidy avoided contempt charges for selling near beer but was warned any further beer sales will invite prosecutions. chemist tests showed bottles from Cassidy’s saloon contained 4 to 5 percent alcohol, enough to be intoxicating.

Macon Fanny Thia Matthews Au Prems Georgia Ed Cassidy Macon Law Enforcement League Cassidy Hhem Law Enforcement League Cassidy Saloon

Haygood Given Extra Year for Obscene Language

Pink Haygood, fighting for a new trial on his twenty year murder sentence, received an additional year in the county chain gang after being found guilty of signing infancy and cursing and insulting women. Physicians testified he feigned insanity to escape service, and Judge Brand ordered him to serve the extra year in the changing. The court will review a possible new trial after that term.

Maysville Pink Haygood Murray Brand Haygood Hing

Bailiff Took Aim Before He Shot Boy in Georgia Trial

Columbus, September 19. The preliminary trial of Bullitt Robert L. Willis for the murder of Luther Hawkins lasted all day. Witnesses described the shooting as deliberate while Willis contended it was accidental. He broke into tears when testifying that he took Hawkins before firing and said he would not have done the deed for anything. Judge Foley ordered Willis held without bond awaiting the grand jury’s action.

Columbus Bullitt Robert L. Willis Luther Hawkins Foley Young Hawkins Wells Willis

Mayor Fines Self For Running Auto Without Lamps

Ameticus Ga September 19 Special The unusual scene of Mayor M M Lowrey presiding in police court saw him plead guilty to operating his automobile without lights and fine himself three dollars with a warning to avoid such offenses again in the future.

Self Ameticus M. M. Lowrey

Aunt Mary 75 Weds Man Over 80 in Coral

In Swainsboro Georgia on September 19 Mrs Mary Collings known as Aunt Mary aged 75 marries Dan Page aged over 80 at Coral. The couple, popular in Cobb town where they will live, receive many gifts and well wishes as they begin their life together.

Mary Swainsboro Thnot Cupid Mary Collings Dan Page Cobbtown

Fate of McNaughton Hinges on Governor's Review

After a daylong hearing, the fate of Dr. W. J. McNaughton rests with the governor who will reread the record before issuing a decision next week. The questions from the governor suggested strong belief in guilt, while officials say the queries were to elicit truth, not prejudice. Evidence included affidavits about prior illness and an autopsy suggestion, with prosecution and defense presenting conflicting timelines. A large Emanuel county delegation attended the pardon hearing, underscoring local stakes.

W. J. McNaughton MecNaughton Utehepa Suge Green Bell Flanders Jordan Flaners McNaughton Thomasville Counster RD. Dareden T. T. Stephens Mornike Emanuel

Weather Prophecy Forecast Generally Fair and Unsettled Weekend

Georgia outlook shows generally fair conditions with late Saturday and Sunday likely unsettled, including possible showers and cooler temperatures. Light to moderate south winds prevail. Report notes low and high temperatures around 66 and 72, with rainfall 22.00 inches in past 24 hours and deficiencies since month start and year start.

Georgia Lott

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