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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1913

Page

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Candler Pledges 3 to 1 Match for Wesley Memorial Plan

A fundraising drive to build a new Wesley Memorial hospital in Atlanta seeks $50,000 in pledges with Georgia philanthropist Mrs. Candler offering to match every dollar raised at three to one. The effort, led by the Ways and Means Committee, aims to grow the current facility at Ivy and Auburn into a larger nonsectarian hospital serving state patients and the city, with Mrs. Tucker as chair and Mrs. Winship contributing initial sums.

Wesley Memorial Hospital Ivy Auburn Ann G Candie Pauisais Asan Candler Candler Lberty Weasley Memorial Hospital South Hosress Warren A. Candler Bishop Candler Ways and Maana An4 Ways and Meana Benny H. Tucker Georgia Methodists G Candler Sr George Winship John & Miller Atlanta Ga Third National Bank Ouracirea Ways and Means Committee Henry H Tucker WB. Prescott John A. Bfiliet Treasuerar RP Milam George c Thompson W' A. Candler North Georgia

Georgia Governor Slaton Commutes Dr McNaughton Case

Governor Slaton, after exhaustive review and hearings, commutes the death sentence of Dr W J McNaughton to life imprisonment. The decision ends a high profile murder case, with James D. Flanders the victim, and details noted in a lengthy written opinion. The governor cites circumstantial evidence and expert opinions, expressing duty to act while noting possible future candor about gubernatorial responsibilities. The clemency decision arrives amid broader commentary on executive mercy.

Slaton W J Mel Naughton Lfe Blatan Fred Flanders McNaughton Covena Emanuel County Emanuel Superior Court Supreme Court Prisce Commission Bert Fefendant McNeughton Binton

Constitution Road Map Of Georgia Offered Monday

The Constitution will give away its road map of Georgia Monday to auto owners. Frank C. Beatty, president of the Savannah Automobile Association, directed the map’s подготовка detailing highways south of Atlanta Athens and Augusta and north of Albany Darien and Savannah. Two maps per car may be provided to accommodate chauffeurs.

Georgia Frank C. Beatty The Savannah Automobile Association Beatty Atlanta Athens Augusta Albany Darien Savannah

Man of 62 Seeks Wife Who Can Cook Now

W F Dennard a 63 year old bachelor with seven grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren seeks a wife who can cook and do housework. He has worked in Atlanta’s sanitary department for nineteen years and plans to work twenty more. He wants a cooking wife about 45 who can nourish him, with looks unimportant, and is seeking proposals through The Constitution or directly. He is willing to exchange photographs for consideration.

Dennard Ike Anxiou Dennarda Atlanta Sanitary Department Niineteen Sam Mr Dennard Brad Nelson Street HU Gon

Man Threatens Wife Then Slashes Self in Madison

Buck Pitts a 30 year old Athens salesman, after holding his wife at knifepoint for two hours in a locked room, cut his own throat as rescuers broke in. Pitts died en route to hospital. authorities say he had been separated from his wife for months and had arrived in Madison from Athens the night before.

Buck Pitts Ansley Mira Ansley Pitts Madison Sharif Athens Orie ‘Mally Walter Ansley Dorsey

Priest Appointed to Run New Haven Saloons

In New Haven the court appoints Rev. Father Polak, pastor of the Ruthenian Greek Catholic church, as administrator of Leon Anloki estate and manager of two city saloons. The clergyman, reluctantly agreeing, becomes legally responsible for both under excise law.

New Haven Iat m Father Polak Greak Catholic Church Leon Anloki

Tariff Surplus Aims At 16 Million Under New Law

Washington reports a surplus range from 1.09 million to 16 million expected under the new tariff law, per Senator Simmons. Conference talks conclude most items with compromise. only the cotton futures tax remains unsettled as reports near completion. House and Senate prepare to vote on the conference report as a whole with a potential rematch on the cotton futures amendment.

Washington Simmons Joint Conference Committee House Senate Wixperta Treasury Department Home Illinois Serena Payne New York Joseph W. Wordncy Michigan

Porfirio Diaz Returns to Lead Mexican Army in Crisis

Mexico City reports General Porfirio Diaz, ex-president, summoned from exile to resume active service as invaders threaten. Diaz, now in Bla France, is deemed too aged for front-line duty but may advise. Campaigns surge as Gambos and unions plot strategy with Catholic and liberal factions.

Mexico City Porfirio Diaz Mexico War Department Diaz Madera Gambos Trederica Gamboa Veld Catholic Party Sonor Gamboa Dblock Ieabounds Brexico Mont Lberals Senor Gamboa General Rascon Huerte Huerta

Income Tax Law Details for 1914 Returns

Washington emphasizes new income tax rules with exemptions for Wilson and judges. It projects $82,298,000 from individuals and $35,000,000+ from corporations, with March 1 filing for March 1 to December 31 income periods. Taxes at source begin for employers and self reporting includes exemptions, deductions, and progressive rates up to 7 percent.

Wilson Fiona Internal Revenue

Weather Prophecy Unsettled Outlook From Local Station

Unsettled weather forecast shows variable conditions with no extreme temperatures. Reported figures include a mean temperature around 24.45 degrees, no rainfall in the last 24 hours, and deficiencies noted since the month’s start and since January 1.

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