16 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1913
Page
1
Thomas F. Hammond, brother of the late typewriter magnate, challenges a will document. The dispute centers on a multimillion bequest and the alleged intention of the deceased to alter the will before death.
James B Hammond left about 2 million to the Metropolitan Museum in a New York will contested by heirs. Executor Neal Becker and Farmers Loan and Trust file probate papers claiming control and potential security assets, amid allegations of undue influence and family estrangement spanning Atlanta and New York.
Joseph Wilson, brother of President-elect Wilson, withdrew as candidate for the secretaryship of the senate in a letter made public today to Senator Martine of New Jersey.
Stamford Connecticut February fifteenth. Judge Burpee grants Andrew Charlton a second divorce decree and warns him not to attempt another divorce in the future.
Gadsden Alabama February 16 An inter urban railroad to Rome Georgia is being discussed with the route proposed to pass through Center the county seat of Cherokee County Center has long sought a railroad and now pushes the plan with supporters in both cities.
Near Broadway and Forty-first street in Manhattan, C C Van Wagner, co owner of Harlevoix Products Co of Harlevoix Michigan, was held up by three well dressed men before two patrolmen on fixed posts. They took 150 dollars cash three checks totaling 500 and a sealed envelope with 20000 dollars in bonds. The highwaymen escaped.
In Commerce Georgia on February 15 Harve Gowder a Black man attempted an escape from Jackson County chain gang and was shot dead by guard W H Lay. An inquest cleared the guard of blame.
Columbus Ga February 15 payday comes for the Central of Georgia fourth division based in this city with about fifty thousand dollars to be paid to the railroad employees for the month the action centers on the payroll distribution and local office headquarters in Columbus.
In New York on February 15 Judge Ward of the U S district court sustained Castro’s writ of habeas corpus and ordered his release by immigration authorities. Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela was freed.
Berlin February 15 Dr Segel an engineer in the Imperial navy naval construction department was arrested today charged with selling plans of German submarines to the British government.
Surveyors have started running lines laying out districts and gathering data for a new county map for Toombs County. The map will show a correct plot of county roads and designate schoolhouses, following the recommendation of the last grand jury.
Funeral services for Miss Flira Ogden at age 69 were held this afternoon at the Central Presbyterian Church with Pastor Dr. Dunbar Ogden officiating. She died last night at her nephew’s residence and was laid to rest in Westview Cemetery. A New Orleans native, she supported the church and its charitable efforts and had long resided with Dr. Ogden in his home.
Ordinary William Redd started pension payments in Muscogee County totaling more than 12 000 dollars to 890 eligible residents. Each pensioner averages about 80 dollars, with distribution begun February 15 in Columbus Georgia.
Mexico City February 15 President Madero refuses to meet senators or resign and vows to fight. The Mexican senate issues a manifesto calling for the people to force his abdication. U S denial of any intervention is issued in Washington. The battle in Mexico City continues with heavy bombardment as foreign embassies face risk and soldiers clash in streets.
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