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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1913

Page

6

Cant Fire Man for Doing Duty recalls in Atlanta recall debate

Mayor James G Woodward, leading reformers in Atlanta, argues that the recall amendment to the city charter targets none but police chief Beavers, insisting no officer can be removed without legal cause. He questions public will to sign petitions and predicts minimal immediate use of recall while noting potential charter reform avenues.

J. L. Beavers James G. Woodward James G Woodward Atlanta 3 L. Beavers Beavers Civil Service Foderation of Trades Woodwards Committee of Twenty Five Mayors Messrs McClelland Commission Council Woodward Éna

Ohio hotel men visit Atlanta for December meeting

Ohio Hotel Pens association members plan to attend the Georgia Hotel Men's association gathering in Atlanta on December 12 and 13. A Cincinnati meeting December 10 and 11 will precede the trip, with local Atlanta committee members J F Lettan chairman H N Dutone etc arranging the visit.

Ohio Atlanta Newark Chicago Middle West Ohio Hotel Pens Association Cincinnati Dd Letton Hotel Ansley Georgia Hotel Men's Association Atlanta Hotel Mens Association J F Lettan Thaayman H ON Duttone L Brown J O T Wiliams

Upshaw Attacks Cigarette Smokers Before Large Audience

Willam D Upshaw, a popular lecturer, spoke at the Baptist Tabernacle Auditorium addressing cigarette and tobacco users. He supported Captain Jack Crawford’s stance condemning dealers who sell tobacco and liquor to minors and urged strict prosecution of violators of the law.

Willam D Upshaw Joan Hi Hat The Baptist Tabernacle Air Upshaw Jack Crawford Toy Minora

Commerce Executives Choose New Officers

In St Paul Minnesota on September 26 the American Association of Commerce Executives held officer elections ahead of tomorrow’s nominations. Emmet Hay Naylor of Springfield Massachusetts was named president. Directors nominated were Melded M. B Tregevant of New Orleans and Hathcock Dulles of Texas Ottawa.

St Paul Minn Altthough American Association of Commerce

Negro Messenger Arrested in Department Store Theft

Price, manager at Smith and Higgins on Peters Street, reports his messenger took stamps worth money and failed to return. Fulton County Jail detains the suspect after inspectors traced him to a nearby substation and recovered most of the funds.

Smith & Higgins Department Peters Street We Olle Neaby Tostuffice Birry Graham Gub Fulton County

Ten Men Arrested as Train Bandits in Alabama

Montgomery officials report five men arrested at Eutaw below Tuscaloosa and five others jailed in Tuscaloosa county. three armed robbers of the Alabama Great Southern Express Car near Bibbville last night escaped detection, while authorities pursue the gang with railroad detectives and private agencies.

Montgomery Ala Tuscaloosa Birmingham Tuscaloosa County Alabama Great Southern Bibbville Eutaw Expresa Ture Vance Exnres Trai Daniels Bibbyile Bubbvitle CC Palmer Fis Chase Railroad Detecties Express Company Finkerton and Harris New Orleans Meridian iPagentear Hutaw Ala John Gearling Patton Watkins Robert Vaughn Robert Parks Vaughn

New Roads and Guide Books Needed on National Highway

Mr and Mrs Horace Parker of Dejeatur and Miss Alice Reed reached Atlanta after a 1300 mile 13 day auto trip from Boston. They found the New York to Atlanta route flawed with abandoned roads and vague guides, reporting delays in Virginia from heavy rains and a ten day rest at Rocky Mountain. Betsy the brindle bull pup accompanied them, proving an alert helper in navigation.

Horace Parker de Jeatur Alice Reed Atlanta Boston Parker New York North Carolina New York-Avlanta Virginia Rocky Mountain Mr Parker Betsy

Two Girls Tell Story of Trip to Birmingham

Elise Hillett 16 of Simpson Street and Eunice Dease 15 of Hapeville recited to Special Agent Bailey in Atlanta about a trip to Birmingham with Denton a well known Atlanta contractor. They described being taken to Birmingham by train purchased tickets and escorted by two Atlanta youths, Denton refusing return tickets and leaving the girls with a bonding house before news reports prompted federal involvement.

Elise Hillett Simpson Street Eunice Dease Hapeville LJ Bailey National Department of Justice Federal Building Birmingham Jyn Denton Atlanta Denton Elise Eliott Bailey Dease Batley Bed Moon Wen Tee Amis Hillett Misa Lilliott Jeusa Carr Moon Atlants Gare Moun Balles Atanta Woon Hoth Biringhan Miss Thlott Tite Deane Iris Salley Ca Te Defactuve Federal Department of Justice

Engineer of Springfield Express dies from grief over Stanford wreck

New Haven Conn September 26 Charles J Doherty engineer of the second section of the Springfield Express on the New Haven railroad died of heart failure at home after grieving over the wreck that killed six when his train collided with the first section at Stanford last June. He was 81, survived by two wives and two children.

New Haven Conn Charles J Doherty Spmnaield New Haven Stanford

Propriety Owner Guilty in Triangle Waist Fire Case

New York case finds Ma Blanc, proprietor of Triangle Waist, guilty for locking factory doors in August, amid the 2011 blaze that claimed 140 lives. He is fined $20 in a fire law violation ruling.

New York Ma Blanc Th Triangle Waist Company

Russia China plan treaty over Mongolia

St Petersbure September 26 The new Chinese foreign minister reopened negotiations with Russia for a threefold treaty among Itasaia, China and Mongolia. The proposal envisions recognition of an independent United Mongolia under the Khan of Mongolia, while under Chinese suzerainty.

St Petersbure Forngn Ramietry Itasaia China Mongolia

Malvern Hill Jr Joins Seaman Staff in Georgia Guard

Malvern Hill Jr is appointed staff Major J Seaman on September 12 and becomes adjutant of the second squadron of Georgia Cavalry. A UGA cadet, he began as private with Governors Horse Guard in 1912 advancing to corporal sergeant and first sergeant, later gaining rifle expertise.

One Vessel Wrecked Five Held By Ice

A four masted wreck lies on the shore near Point Barrow as the schooner Transit and five other vessels are trapped in the ice. Captain J B Backlund and crew aboard the Transit attempt to reach Nome while the Canadian explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson’s fleet shelters in winter quarters. The belated escape of the old whaler Kartuk is noted, and the fate of the remaining vessels is sealed by thick ice, with crews unable to abandon ship.

Point Barrow Ariven J B Backlund Transat Nome Vna Kartuk Vilhjakour Stefansson Mary Sachs Adasha Belvedere North Star Polar Bear

Hit by Bat Dies in Knoxville Incident

A man in Knoxville Tennessee died from a fractured skull after a bat slipped from a slaver's hands in Marnardville and struck him. The September 26 event resulted in his death today.

Knoxville Tenn Bay Marnardville

Plancock for Alderman 8th Ward

Atlanta voters urged to support W A Plancock after trial he has proven faithful to the council. He seeks election as Alderman for the 8th ward promising steady service and governance.

Atlanta W. A. Plancock

East Atlanta school site chosen for new graded school

The board of education picked a site on Metropolitan avenue near Moreland for a new graded school in East Atlanta. The lot costs about 4500 dollars. building expected to cost around 40000. Purchases require city council appropriation before completion. Also announced were promotions and appointments of teachers including Miss Helen Roddey as assistant principal and Miss Ida Hurrell as assistant principal.

Willam M. Slaton Public Schools Board of Education Atlanta Metropolitan Avenue Moreland Avenue East Atlanta Iimes Ad Connect Helen Roddey Luckie Street Ida Hurrell Fod

Bryan dies of sudden stroke in Ringgold Ga

Hon J C Bryan member from Bar of Bustish and history in Catooya county in lower house of Georgia legislature stricken suddenly with apoplexy He was 60 years old His death shocks the region as Superintendent WM Slaton’s office remains unused to the loss and tributes pour in from local officials.

Amun Susses Rosebud Hooper Beatrice Hartford Irene Silvey Anns Laura Robinson Gue Densimore WM Slaton

Governor Hooper May Call Second Extra Session

Nashville dispatch reports Governor Hooper may call a second extra session if pending law enforcement bills fail by filibuster to pass the special session. Indications tonight show regular Democrats aim to block the measures, with a quiet capitol as adjournment nears and prospects of another special session if votes stall.

Nashville Tenn Hooper Tennessee Bilt Beso of Representatives House Drans Eoulerner Capitol

Miss Hays to Sing at Central Church

Miss Mamie Hays will sing at Central Congregational church on Sunday morning and night, with New York studies to follow after the summer in town. The program includes works by Lemare and Handel and features Hays with the choir and organ at evening services.

Mamie Hays Central Congregational Church Llis Carnegie Way

Bernier Denies Arctic Gold Report From Explorers

Quebec September 28 Captain Joseph L Bernier, Arctic explorer, returns from Baffin's Land denying any gold there. He says the claim was made without his knowledge by the Arctic steamer's second mate. He notes rich island resources, salmon rivers, good hunting, five month warm season, two months real heat, sparse vegetation, no trees, healthful climate. Hudson Straits navigable four months yearly with wireless stations and safeguarded steamers.

Quebec Joseph L Bernier Baffin's Arctic Island Hudson Straits Bernier

Removal of Tubercular Pupils From Public Schools

Washington September 26 report states the district health department with board of education approval recommends removing pupils infected with communicable tuberculosis from public schools. Open air schools for tubercular students probably will be organized.

Washington District Health Department Board of Education

Wells to accompany De Loach to Griffin

Athens September 26 Special cA Wells adjunct professor of chemistry at the University of Georgia will move to the Georgia elergnent station at Griffin to devote his work largely to research. Wells' position here has not yet been filled.

Athens Ca Wells University of Georgia Georgia Griffin DeLaach Wells

Murdered His Father Gets Life Sentence in Union SC

Union South Carolina September 26 Harry Coleman was found guilty of murdering his father Robert Coleman a prominent local resident. A life imprisonment sentence was pronounced by Judge DeVore after a four hour jury conference. Mercy was recommended. This was Coleman’s third trial on the charge with two prior juries unable to agree.

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