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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1913

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Governor Sulzer Probed for Asking Perjury in Campaign Fund

Albany September 26 Governor Sulzer tried to persuade contributors to his campaign fund not to testify against him at the impeachment trial. D W Peck testified Sulzer urged denying receiving a $500 contribution and asked others to be lenient if called to testify. Croker Jr contributed $3,000 via a cash check routed through Colwell. several other donors testified their gifts were for personal or other purposes, not campaign expenses.

Albany N. Y William Sulzer Duncan Wo Feel Public Works Frawley Investigating Committee Peck John B. Grandfieldy Hinman Pecks Henry W. Morgenthan Turkey Morgenthau Assembly Croker Richard Croker Colwell Wm. B. Houghton Equitable Trust Company of New York Jim John W. Cox Thomas W Brady John T. Dooling J Temple Gwathmesy Luithold Mendelbaum Lewis J. Conlan New York Old Tam Hernek Cullen ‘Groker Cox Conlan Jarady Juds Hacrick Brady Gwathmey Govarnor Walch

Wickersham to Succeed Scott as Georgia Railroad Chief

Augusta Ga September 26 It was announced that General Manager Thomas K Scott of the Georgia railroad has resigned due to ill health. C A Wickersham of Atlanta will succeed him with headquarters in Augusta. Wickersham will also head the Atlanta and West Point railroad and continue as head of AL WP while remaining based in Atlanta and College Park. Scott has led the Georgia railroad for twenty years and left Augusta with his family for Maine. The change was announced by H M Smith president of the Lamsville and Na gavaille line and B Walters chairman of the ACL board.

Augusta Thomas K. Scott The Georgia Railroad C. A. Wickersham Atlanta Atlanta and West Point Railroad Mr Scott Scott General Managger Georgia F Railroad Dir. Wickersham HI. M. Smith Lamsville and Nagivaille Railroad B Walters Atlantic Coast Line Atamta Witk Bersham Wickersham A & WP Bark Roads Bis College Park

First Vessel Passes Gatun Locks in Panama Canal Test

The sea-going tug Gatun, drawing 13 feet of water, successfully passed the Gatun locks today and tonight rests in Gatun Lake. This first operation of the locks pleased Colonel Goethals and canal officials, marking a milestone toward Panama Canal operation.

Panama Panama Canal Gatun Gatun Locks Gatun Lake Goethals Canal Commission

Constitution Want Ad Taker Promises Quick, Expert Copy

A brief notice urges readers to call the Want Ad Taker at Telephone Main for fast, expert help. It emphasizes preparing messages today for Sunday publication and highlights an opportunity on the Want Ads page column 2. The Atlanta Constitution promotes submitting ads early for best placement.

Officer Johnson Arrested In Kidnapping Case In Charlotte

Detective J D Johnson of Charlotte NC faces kidnapping charges after allegedly abducting two prisoners from Birmingham en route to Georgia. The two men, Smith and Cleveland, are held as material witnesses as hearings unfold in Justice Jordan's court.

J. D. S#inson Charlotte N.C Johnson Carolina Atlanta Birmingham Smith Clevelayd R. R. Jackson Cleveland Jordan Constitution Johnsgon Leeds Ala Georgia

DIES SAVING CHILDREN FROM RUNAWAY HORSE

New York September 26. Moward Scully a superintendent in the street cleaning department sacrificed his life today to save a crowd of school children from a runaway horse. The horse hitched to a truck was headed toward a Brooklyn corner loaded with two public schools and about 200 children on the sidewalk. Scully dashed from his office seized the bridle and steered the animal toward the curb but was nonetheless dragged under the horse and killed.

New York Moward Scully Brooklyn Scully

Cabbage Price Surges Hit Local Kraut Industry

Tremont Onto September 2 cents reports sauerkraut prices soaring to 17 dollars a ton. Kraut makers in the city, center of the American kraut trade, struggle to obtain cabbage at the new price and several suits have been filed against buyers who refuse delivery at contract prices.

Tremont Onto Ers

Mother to serve life as Hawkins taken to Milledgeville

Mrs. Sylvia Hawkins, sentenced to life for her husband’s murder in Hall County, rode a Pullman toward Milledgeville while her three children were sent to the Hapeville Orphanage. She hoped to bid them goodbye but train schedules barred farewell. The children, ages eight, six, and two, have begun life in the orphanage amid questions about their mother’s fate.

Sylvia Hawkins Hall County Milledgeville Hapeville Atlanta Bessie Thurmond Harold Hawkins State Prison Trist Capitol Governora Governor's

Bridges Smith Again Named Macon Mayor

Bridges Smith won Macon mayor by 241 votes over rival Dasher in a high turnout primary. Smith carried wards one, two, and four. Miller won ward three. Total Smith 2172, Miller 1961, Dasher 126. mayoral contest to be challenged by Miller on grounds of legal voting. Wealthy supporters from outside Macon aided Smith with autos and funds. betting on outcomes reached thousands of dollars.

Impler Miller Forces Miller Smith Muller Dapher Macon Dasher

Plot to assassinate Portuguese premier and spark revolt

Five men arrested near Cintra confessed plotting to bomb the premier Alfonso Costa’s villa at Praia das Macas and shoot him at the window. They claimed Royalists, Radicals, and Republicans were implicated, with syndicalists allegedly behind the plan and a revolt to follow as prisons were to be stormed. Royalist bands massed at the frontier as a northern convoy advances toward Lisbon.

Lisbon Portugal Praia Das Macas Cintra The Mundo Alfonso Costa Maéria Spain Badajos

Assassin protected by slain man's widow

Bartlesville Oklahoma September 26 Grover Bellew a self confessed accomplice in the killing of Charles T Reuter a Tulsa attorney testified for the prosecution at the trial of Mrs Laura Reuter the attorney's wife accused of having a part in the conspiracy. He said plans for the killing were conceived by Guy McKenzie an oil operator and that Joe Baker who with Bellew and McKenzie is serving a life term was the actual killer but McKenzie secured Mrs Reuters protection in case of trouble. Bellew testified he was to drive Baker away after the murder and that Baker said Mrs Reuters act was decisive and she did not dream until later. He noted McKenzie was unsure whom to hire initially and sought Baker if he could be hired with protection from Mrs Reuters. Reuter was shot dead in his Tulsa home as the state argues the couple’s relations spurred the killing. Mrs Reuter reportedly rested her head on the attorney’s table and pointed.

Bartlesville Okla Grover Bellew Charles T. Reuter Tulsa Laura Reuter Reuter Guy McKenzie Joe Baker Bellew McKenzie Oklahoma Mre Reuters Baker Eh Automotic Guy Mrs. Reuter

Tariff Settled Save for Tax on Cotton Futures Bill

Washington September 24 The tariff bill nears completion except for the cotton futures tax. Conference Democrats settle most issues but cannot agree on futures taxation. Republicans to meet Monday as Congress weighs whether to return the bill to conference for a Smith Lever compromise or send it to the president next week.

Washington Senate House T 1O Underwood Congress Tts Wilson Tednesta Lodge Penrose Bujeegur Eee

Weather Prophecy FAIR and cooling into weekend

Weather forecast notes fair conditions in the east with rising chances of cooler air over the weekend. Temperatures are expected to dip Saturday and Sunday with low and high ranges provided by local reports, along with normal averages and rainfall deficits for the month.

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