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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1913

Page

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Capitol Clears Spectators as House Blocks Votes

Nashville Sept 25 Capitol emptied of spectators amid a three day standoff over law enforcement bills. Speaker Stanton backed by McFarland Wagnot and Stone cleared the building to prevent trouble. Police remained outside while lawmakers pressed filibusters on measures to strengthen prohibition laws and declare saloons nuisances. Governor Hooper urged passage accusing opponents of a conspiracy to thwart the majority.

Nashville Tenn Senate McFarland Wagnot Capitol Let Stone Patrick Smith Grimes Sadler Stanton Leutenant Jong Belach John Yeatman House McDade Nus House of Representatives Ben W. Hooper

High-Grade Lawyers Sought by McReynolds

Washington September 25 Attor General McReynolds plans sweeping reorganization of United States attorneys and justice attaches nationwide Many changes are forecasted Officials say current federal attorneys were political appointees and resignations will be requested to strengthen service with high grade lawyers for investigating and enforcing the Sherman Act

Washington McReynolds United States Department of Justice Department Ja’ Ra Department At Sharman

Long Beach millinaire testifies in Jonquil case

George H. Bixby, a Long Beach millenaire, took the stand denying all charges of immoral conduct with girls connected to the Jonquil resort. He recounted gifts totaling thousands of dollars to several women labelled as inmates, including payments to Mrs Rosenberg and arrangements involving the Jonquil and associated figures.

Los Angeles Cal George H. Bixby Long Beach Jonquil Bixby Emma J. Goodman Josie Rosenberg

Hilson pardons bank cashier for false entries

President Wilson pardoned Charles A Isaacs, former cashier of the National Bank in Guy Iowa, who had been sentenced to five years for making false entries in the bank's books. The case involved loans to a stockholder and farm land deals, with a narrative of protection for the bank rather than public disclosure. The sentence had been suspended pending the president’s decision on a pardon following the trial judge and prosecutor’s recommendation.

Washington Wilson Charles A Isaacs Fort Dodge Iowa Guy National Bank Isaacs Ltrial

Energetic mother funds son's college via Want Ads

In Atlanta a determined mother used Want Ads to fill rooms and keep her table profitable. Her persistence paid off as her son prospered, now riding in a six cylinder limousine while his chauffeur is funded by payments that inspire pride. The Constitution urges readers to phone Main 5000 to place effective Want Ads.

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State Board Divided on Renewal of School Textbooks

Georgia state board of education split over whether to renew current text book contracts or adopt a new series. Governor Slaton and M L Brittain favored renewal for economy, while others urged immediate change to avoid future costs and align with a legislative commission’s work. October 25 set for bid opening, with hearings limited to one representative per publisher.

State Board of Education John M Slaton M. L. Brittain Themex Sir General Assembly Dr. G. & Gienn W E Steed Slatom Glenn Slaton Brit“tala Georgia Messrs Stead, Moon and Wooster Coos Felder

Atlanta Boosters Welcome by Rotary Club of Birmingham

The Atlanta Rotary club visited Birmingham at the Alabama city’s invitation and toured the city amid social events. About 200 Birmingham Rotarians hosted transports to lunch and a country club gathering with cabaret acts, while Atlanta members listed included Grady, Green, Harris, Jordan, and Patterson among others.

Atlanta Boosters Rotary Club of Birmingham Birmingham Rotary Club Peteejohn A. Sparrow Charles Wheelock J. E. Shelby Oscar C. Turner W. C. Pelzer Chicago John Apstone Biringham Birmingham Country Club Rotary Club Adame George D. Allen Hubert Anderson J. Lee Barnes W. B. Carlton Ben Lee Crew George H .Fauss Frank Foster Howard Geldert Henry W Grady George M. Green W. L. Halstead Evely Harris Fred al Hoyt Lee M. Jordan John D. Kearney Wiliam Parkmurat Boyd Perry Paul P. Reese James Scott Relph Welchie W. D. Homan Genreen H. Auer R. J. Gresham D. Hicks Lounsberry Jack H. Lewis

Mrs Hawkins Defends Innocence Amid Cantrell Murder Trial

In Milledgeville prison bound Mrs Sylvia Hawkins, former wife of a slain husband, bitterly defends her innocence as Cantrell brothers face pending appeals delaying their executions. She recalls letters allegedly forged to frame him, laments trial flaws, and vows vindication as she endures personal grief and awaits life imprisonment.

Sylvia Hawking Milledge~ville Mucdet Hawkins Avanta Gainesville Cantrell Brothers Hawkins A Mrs. Hawkins Auarrele Jim Cantrell Cantrell Belton Hall County Anyon Door Gort Milledgeville

Marsha Wongington and Lola Norris Battle Probation Vote

Mrs. W H Moreland wife of Bishop Moreland opposed a probation committee resolution to dismiss proceedings against Marsha Warring ton and Lala Norris linked to their Reno Nevada trip with Maury Digges and F Drew Caminettih that led to Mann White Slave Act convictions. The 4 to 8 vote upheld restriction on the girls.

Sacramento Cal W .H. Moreland Bishop Moreland Episcopal Diocese Marsha Warrington Lala Norris Reno Ney Maury I Diges F. Drew Meritus

47 Year Old Youth Accused In Court By Child Mother

In Savannah on September 25 Isadore Silver aged 17 faced city court on a statutory offense charge. He was fined 500 dollars as his 15 year old accuser sat in court with a three month old baby claimed to be his child. The case drew strong remarks from officials about duty to protect the innocent and deter future assaults.

Warton Ransburg Cal King Bixby Mra Rosenberg Thin Helen Helen Nicblas Helen Helen Barker Jonquil Nicklas Gir Grand Rapids Mich Claremont Savannah Isadore Silver Silver

Roddenbery Dies After Nervous Breakdown

Thomasville Georgia September 25 Special Representative Seaborn A Roddenbery died this afternoon after a nervous breakdown last week. He had been at his home since last Sunday and collapsed.

Thomasville Seaborn A. Roddenberg S. A. Roddenbery

Death of Congressman Roddenbery After Illness

The text reports Congressman Roddenbery returning home on doctors orders for a brief rest in hopes of recovery. His condition worsened, reaching a partial coma by Tuesday and he did not fully awaken thereafter. Death was anticipated since Wednesday, with the account continuing on a later page.

Roddenberg Washington Orly Roddenbery

Sulzer impeachment hearing reveals cash campaign gifts

Albany dispatch reports new developments in Governor Sulzer's impeachment trial. Jacob Schiff testified he was asked to accept a cash return of a $2,500 contribution, which he refused. Witnesses describe extensive, cash only campaigns and numerous Sulzer check drawers, with funds alleged to exceed disclosed amounts. Stadler testified he interceded with Tammany Hall to aid Sulzer’s nomination.

Albany Trisk Sulzer Jacob H. Schiff New York Samuel L Frankenstein Schiff High Court Notal Laula A. Safecky Mutual Alliance Trust Company Sarecky Qoane Lewis - Boulan Tammany Charles A. Stadler American Making Company Stadler Ieras Kresel

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