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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1913

Page

3

September Morn attacks lawyers at Southern Christian Congress

The Sept September Morn organization faced sharp protests as Rev Lincoln W McConnell condemned criminal lawyers while urging restraint in public life. He accused some legal professionals of aiding crime and called for voters to demand intelligence, platform clarity, and accountability from candidates. Resolutions later denounced liquor advertising and urged newspapers to curb sensational depictions of vice.

Lincoln W Fonnel Southern Christian Citizenship Congress Congress Therminal

Five Stumbling Blocks for Negroes to Avoid

A crowded Bug Bethel AME Church in Atlanta heard Judge Judes N R Broyles address colored congregants on “Some Things We Ought to Know.” He labeled whiskey, lewdness, pistol carrying, vagrancy, and poor education as major hindrances to black advancement and urged white and black allies to work together to abolish these evils.

Auditorum Bug Bethel Judes N R. Broyles Judes Broyles Atlanta Judge Broyles Allvais Broyles South Africa

Lawyers Gather to Aid Harry Thaw in Extradition Fight

A multi state group of attorneys met in Concord to press Thaw’s extradition case. Key lawyers and judges from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts were present to present the petition for his return to the United States. The plan includes on the record statements for Judge Worm and Governor Felker, with Thaw’s legal team preparing the legal array for a high profile fight.

Harry New South Felker Ofp Thane Worm WM Thase Concord Mon Teu Trimer Governor Stone Penn Lon Measra Grossman Olmstead New York Boston Jess Mo

Congress praise and school rally inspire Atlanta crowd

A rousing speech lauded Congress efforts as a triumph for youth and republican ideals. The event highlighted a crowd of 1000 schoolchildren, with Hobson’s remarks praised for motivating young men while Lee Street pupils won the Chase League banner at a Saturday rally, despite Formwall and Edgewood schools fielding larger delegations.

Naowe Taro Atlantas Hobson Slunta Congress Sunés Chace League Lee Street School Lee Street Formwall Edgewood

Dublin Riot Leaves Dozens Injured in Strike Clashes

Dublin September 21 police clash with strikers as about 20,000 workers and supporters parade through Liberty Hall. Thirty five civilians and seven policemen hospitalised after fierce rioting with clubs and missiles. Mounted officers thrown from horses. streetcars wrecked. 14 000 crowd confronts police in Lombard Street before dispersal.

Dublin Dubin Jane Liberty Hall Lombard Street

Second Daughter of Spanish Queen Reported Deaf and Dumb

Manchester Eng September 21 Relatives of the Queen of Spain are shocked that the second daughter will be deaf and dumb. The Guardian says the title princess may be totally destitute of speech unless a cure is found. Physicians and specialists have distressed the queen, who visits religious centers in Madrid seeking prayers for her child.

Manchester Eng Spain Marchester Madrid Tite

Tim es Are Prosperous Baldwin Farmers Milledgeville Note

Milledgeville September 21 reports show farmers optimistic despite a week of rain. Cotton receipts are more than double last year’s for this date, with Corton bringing 13 cents, two cents higher than a year ago. Strong corn and hay, preparations for two large crops, and expectations of independence next year buoy farmers amid rising costs for supplies.

Milledgeville

Explosion on Craven Claims Fourth Victim at Fort Screven

On September 24, the fourth victim of the torpedo boat Craven explosion near Tybee Island Ga died at Fort Screven post hospital. The deceased was Thomas Gabbitt of Brooklyn, a first class firesman aboard.

Savannah United States Craven Tybee Island Ako Fort Screven Thomas Gabbitt Brooklyn

Mortuary Notice for Lovis P Humerkoff Hunerkopf

Lovis P Humerkoff 39 died at his father W F Humerkopf s Edgewood Avenue Sunday morning. Survived by his parents and one brother Robert. Funeral Tuesday at 3 PM from residence conducted by Rev Dr Wilmer of St Lukes Church. Interment Oakland Cemetery.

Lovis P Humerkoff Lewis P Hunerkopf W F Humerkopf Toy Edgewood Avenue Sunda Robert Wilmer St Lukes Church Oakland Cemetery

Obituaries and funeral notices from Atlanta area papers

Obituaries notice several residents including Mrs Matilda Thompson aged 80 of 149 Nelson street to be taken to Highland GA for funeral and interment. daughter Mrs H M Poole and two sons listed. Mrs Pearl E Thornton, 43, of Dawson GA dies at local sanitarian. service in Dawson. Joseph G Q Stanford funeral at Alshams 54.9 Ashby street with Masonic rites. interment West View. Mrs B D Dunagan, 62, dies on McDougal road. services at Ball Ground GA. James W Jackson dies at Watkinsville after long illness. burial at Watkinsville Methodist church.

Matilda Thompson Matilda Jhompson Nelson Street Highland Ga H M Poole Walter Ilele Rex Ga Joseph G Q Stanford Alshams Ashby Street Burkert Simmons Gelock Athens James W Jackson Watkinsville WF Jackson Methodist Church

Death of Miss Pearl Hughes at local sanitarium

Miss Pearl Hughes aged 33 died Sunday morning at a local sanitarium. She is survived by her father J P Hughes two sisters and two brothers. The body was moved to Barclay and Brandon chapel and will be taken to her aunt Ms F Boston 117 West Baker Street for funeral services this afternoon at 2. Interment will be in West View.

Pearl Thorton Pearl E Thornton Dawson Ga H G | Thornton Dawson D Dunagan T Dunagan McDoug Parh Ball Ground Pooley Chapel Miss Pearl Hughes

Lane Improves Returns From Illness to Carmel

Secretary Lane of the memoirner apartment left Berkeley for Carmel with his family and his brother Dr Frederic Lane after improving in health since September 9. The brief notice notes his illness duration and travel with family.

Lane Berkeley Cal Secretary Lane Mernoer Carmel Cal Frederic Lane

Priest Defends Crime In Talking With Alienist

New York September 21 An apparent defense by Hans Schmidt the priest accused of murder and planning more killings was heard in a long interview with alienist Dr Gustave Schaler at Washington Heights hospital The examiner said Schmidt was not proven insane and plans to study him further The priest argued that opposition to his actions does not prove he is wrong and cited Socrates as an example of majority opinion failing to judge ideas correctly

New York Hans Schmidt Anna Aumalier Gustave Schaier Washington Heights Schaler Schmidt Alphonse G Koelble Koelbles de Scheler Priet Scheler Jeagerls Pee Socrates

Mob Seeks Negro After Triple Shooting in City Center

Detraig Mid September 21 Angered by ejection from a street car George Davis a 43 year old Black man drew an automatic revolver and opened fire wounding three men. Davis was chased by two officers and captured after exchange of shots. One victim Paul Palonus shot near the heart. others wounded in leg and ankle. Davis suffered a broken left arm. A large crowd gathered as officers transported the suspect to a station.

Mani Lawix Wien Bryce Rey McConnells Congress Discutes Congress Detraig George Davis Davis Paul Palonus

Peary Denies Engagement Report From Eagle Island

From his summer residence on Eagle Island Rear Admiral Robert T Peary issued a denial of the reported engagement of his daughter Marie Peary to Donald MacMilan the attic explorer now heading to the far north A telegram from Peary replies to inquiries stating The report that my daughter Marie is engaged to MacMilan is erroneous.

Half the battle won when frames fit correctly

L Moors & Sons are expert opticians at 42 North Broad Street Grant Building. They specialize in accurate frame fitting and proper eyewear alignment to ensure comfort and vision.

L Moors & Sons North Broad Street Grant Building Igdv

Rights of pulpit defined by Ridley sermon at Central

Dr Caleb A. Ridley proclaimed that ministers must speak on current moral political issues from the pulpit. He argued church influence is needed to condemn graft liquor traffic and secularization, insisting God’s principles require vocal moral leadership in politics and society.

Central Baptist Church Caleb A. Ridley Ridley Wea Turnace

Great Cavalry Review for President Wilson

Washington September 31 President Wilson will review the largest mounted troops aggregation since the Civil War. The tenth eleventh and fifteenth cavalry regiments, about 3000 men and horses, have trained at Winchester Virginia since mid July and will break camp October 1. They will march to Washington with stops at Fort Ethan Allen Fort Oglethorpe Fort Sheridan Fort Myer and Fort Winchester for drills and reviews by cavalry officials. Secretary Garrison and Major General Leonard Wood inspected the encampment after returning from Winchester.

Washington Wilson Grant Sherman Sheridan Winchester Fort Wmver Va Welington Varrack Cavalry Board Leonard Wood Army Fort Ethan Allen Fort Oglethorpe Ga Fort Sheridan Fort Myer Va

Three U S Seamen Drowned in Bridgeport Harbor

Three sailors from torpedo destroyer McCall drowned when the tug Seaboard collided with the destroyer in Bridgeport harbor. Four sailors on shore leave were returning to McCall. Thompson survived after being picked up by lifeboats. The drowned were Shen man Russell and Chute.

U.S Bridgeport Conn United States McCall Seaboard Thompson Shenman Russell Chute

Preachers Urged to Proclaim Gospel and Law

An editor urges ministers to loudly condemn gambling and to preach the gospel as central to salvation. He emphasizes the cross doctrine, restoration of peace between God and humans, and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as core themes for religious instruction.

Jesus Christ Golgotha

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