Indictment Looms Over Editor for Criminal Libel
Georgia lawmakers and Florida and Kentucky representatives push to indict James F. Morton Jr for a New York weekly's editorial attackingSouthern congressmen over efforts to replace Republicans with Democrats in the House. Mandate to be sworn Monday. Morton to be brought to Washington if the libel is charged there. The group cites civil service clashes and party bias in the discussion.
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Win By Using Your Own Brains
The piece urges independent effort, arguing against imitation of others methods and endorsing building on proven principles. It promotes using the winner’s tools and following established paths, framed as guidance from a want ad index column. It emphasizes personal plan and constitution in daily work.
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Unknown woman injured by auto in Marietta
An unidentified white woman is critically injured after being struck by a touring car near North Avenue at Marietta. The driver, EL Robertson, agent for Southern B prefgs company, contends the accident was unavoidable. he surrendered to police and was charged with reckless driving pending a hearing. The woman, middle aged with gray hair, lies in Grady hospital with a fractured skull and little chance of recovery.
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Miles to Run for Congress in Third Massachusetts District
General Nelson A Miles declared he would consider running for Congress if the people of the third Massachusetts district call him. He said he would not seek the office in a strict sense but would serve if urged, favoring living wages and better conditions. The seat became vacant after the death of Congressman William H. Wadner.
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Seven Men Die by Suicide After Scandal in Breslau
Breslau Germany reports seven of fourteen prominent men arrested for improper relations with young girls have killed themselves. One of the deceased is an officer and another a former police official. Police possess names of nearly a hundred girls said to be implicated.
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Baptist Preacher Sentenced After Guilty Plea
Bentonville September 20 Rev W. E. Pippin a Baptist minister pleaded guilty to passing a worthless check on a member of his congregation and was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary by Circuit Judge Naples. He was arrested by his wife's brother, a constable, after a chase through several states.
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Slavery Allegations in Philippines Backed by Audit Report
Washington reports secretary Worcester's charges on Philippine slavery gain support from W H Phipps auditor. The draft describes boys and girls sold for 20 to 100 pesos, peonage and debt bondage, with a list of 67 named slaves. District auditors caution sources omitted. many slaves owned by hill tribes and non Christians, including children sold from SI tribes.
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For and Against New Charter Hillyer and Mayor Take Stand
Atlanta notes a heated clash over the proposed charter to be voted on September 24. Mayor James G. Woodward urges voters to repudiate the measure, accusing its authors of secrecy and aiming to give council near total control over city departments. He proposes three competing charter drafts for a simultaneous vote to let voters choose. The mayor warns the charter would strip powers from the people and keep officers only at the council’s pleasure.
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Judge Hillyer Defends Revised City Charter
Judge Hillyer says the new charter condenses simplifies and systematizes city governance aligning with the old charters authority. He asserts no jobs are cut and civil service remains intact while boards are consolidated and a small attendance pay is added. the charter will pass legal scrutiny and improve oversight of streets sewers and departments.
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Young Men Must Rule The Nation In South Speech
Richmond Pearson Hobson urged a new birth in American citizenship and a new public conscience at the Southern Christian Citizenship Congress in the Atlanta Armory. He argued that the nation needs character building and a generation of young men to solve its problems, praising Anglo-Saxon heritage and southern leadership. Judge Nash Broyles blamed crime on several factors and urged moral education, pistol bans, and stricter immigration laws. A. J. Orme praised William Jennings Bryan and questioned liquor policy and living costs tied to liquor. Continued on Page Two.
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Mexican Congress Defies Huerta Amid Political Turmoil
Mexico City report notes liberal opposition to Eduardo Tamariz as minister sparks a Catholic party split in congress. Rumors swirl that Huerta may dissolve congress or delay elections, backing Federico Gamboa for presidency, but Huerta denies drastic measures.
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Refugees appeal to Wilson for Yaqui investigation
A Los Angeles telegraph from Charles O'Brien asks President Wilson to investigate why American settlers fled the Yaqui Valley in Sonora and crossed into the United States. O'Brien urges return to Sonora at U S expense or protection of Mexican property, calling the earlier action a deplorable blunder.
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Weather Prophecy Local Rains In Georgia
Local forecast predicts rains in Georgia with cooler conditions in the north and central areas Sunday. Monday should bring fair skies and cooler air to the northwest portion.
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