Nick Wilburn Hanged After Seven Minute Trap
Nick Wilburn was hanged at 11:55 this morning in Gwinnett County for the murder of James King. He faced the trap for seven minutes, delayed by Sheriff Roberts' absence. Governor Slaton refused a respite, saying no grounds to intervene after exhausting all legal options.
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Grays
Nick Wilburn
James King
Charles Roberts
Robert Etheridge
Wilburn
John M. Slaton
Athens
University of Georgia Trustees
John R. Cooper
Macon
Capitol
Cooper
Young Girl Charms A. D. C. Meet With Recital
Margaret White, 17, East Point, wowed United Daughters of the Confederacy at the final summer meeting with an interpretive recital titled The Music Lesson. She plans to make readings and music her profession after graduation next year. The program also featured violin solos by Walter Bedard, a gifted Atlanta child, plus readings and remarks by Mrs. Thomas Peters and Mrs. Robert Chaney. Miss Mary Griffith was elected president of the State organization at the Dublin convention.
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Margaret White
Bre. White
East Point
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Julia Jackson Chapter
Children of the Confederacy
Dublin
Federation backs women suffrage at convention
Chicago June 12 The General Federation of Women's Clubs has recognized woman suffrage as the biennial convention opens. President Mrs. P W Pennybacker announced from the stage that the federation endorses the right of women to vote, signaling a historic shift and anticipated public confirmation early next week.
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Chicago
General Federation of Women's Clubs
P. W. Pennybacker
Sein
General Federation
Bankers clash over Alabama director nomination in seething mood
Indications of turmoil in Atlanta regional reserve bank affairs surfaced after a thwarted sixth district bankers conference in Chattanooga and a sensational Alabama letter accusing duplicity in nominating a director. The missive, sent by Alabama bankers, targets G H Malone of Dothan and calls for endorsement for the board over McLane Tilton of Pell City. The Chattanooga meeting adjourned without nominations amid disputes over timing and representation, with Montgomery to host a follow up.
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Atlanta
Regional Reserve Bank
Chattanooga
Alabama
Reserve Bank
Montgomery
James Keith
M. B. Wellborn
Frank Leigh
Annisos
Oxford
Prac Y
G. H. Malone
Dothan
McLane Tilton
Pell City
Mr. Malone
Reserve Board
Nashville
A. Y. Malone
W. J. Blalock
Fulton National Bank
T. R. Preston
Elim
Montgomery Clearing House Association
Hearst Answers Questions on Mexico in Vossische Interview
Berlin June 12 Hearst interview with Fritz Jacobsohn in New York covers Mexican turmoil. Hearst disputes U S policy toward Huerta, favors intervention, and argues for strong U S action to enforce peace and order in Mexico while noting Carranza Villa dynamics and German perspectives on Vera Cruz.
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Mexico
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Aerlin
William Randolph Hearst
New York City
Hearst
New York
Fritz Jacobsohn
Germany
Huerta
United States
Madero
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Carranza
Villa
Dead man and three hurt in Georgia wreck
A head on collision between two freight trains on the Georgia Railroad near Robinson, twelve miles east of Greensboro, left Fireman Fred Harris dead. Engineers Arnold Scott and Bob O’Neal injured, Theodore Thompson sprained an ankle. An oil tank fire burned a adjacent two story dwelling, with occupants escaping.
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Greensboro
Georgia Railroad
Robinson
Fred Harris
Arnold Scott
Bob O'Neal
Theodore Thompson
Resolute Wins Third Straight in Sea Speed Trials
Highland Beach New Jersey June 12 The yacht Resolute swept the 30 mile deep sea speed trials over the cup course defeating the Vanitie for the third consecutive time. Resolute led from a flying start and kept the lead across the 30 mile triangular course off Sandy Hook. Finish times were 2 23 57 for the Resolute and 2 26 36 for the Vanitie.
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Highland Beach
N. J
Resolute
Vanitie
Sandy Hook
Suffrage Resolution Faces Turbulent Debate In Federation
The administration denies smothering the suffrage question and endorses equal rights, with the plan moving from education board to resolutions committee amid anticipated opposition. Southern women argue the negro vote makes suffrage a state issue, not a national one.
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Federation
South
Lorimer Bank Put In Hands of State
Chicago June 12 The LaSalle Trust and Savings Bank commonly known as William Lorimer s bank and three allied State banks were placed in the hands of the State Auditor just before 11 o clock to protect small depositors.
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Chicago
LaSalle Trust and Savings Bank
William Lorimer’s Bank
Heat Leaves Women Stuck as Seats Melt at Hippo Drome
In Pottsville on June 12 more than 200 women at an afternoon show found themselves glued to seats when the heat melted chair varnish. The incident halted exit flow after the performance as attendees waited to be freed.
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Pottsville
Hippodrome
Mercury Reaches Season High in Atlanta Heat
Atlanta endured an all time high with 97.73 degrees reached just before 3 pm and 95 at the weather bureau at 1 pm. Forecasters predicted nightfall showers likely through Saturday and Sunday offering relief while cooling efforts and fan shortages affected the city.
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Mercury
City Electrician Sued On Charge of Graft
W M Carter of Atlanta filed a 25000 damages suit and obtained a temporary injunction against City Electrician R C Turner alleging he sold out to the Association of Electrical Contractors. Carter claims Turner used his office to aid the association in securing a monopoly and freezing independents out. He cites three payments totaling 525 in late 1912 and says other sums may have been paid.
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W. M. Carter
Atlanta
Turner
Association
Carter
Atlanta Man Killed by Missouri Freight Train
SPRINGFIELD MO June 12 T D Baushell of 875 Whitehall Street Atlanta was killed and three other men hurt when a Frisco freight struck a party of six men on railroad tracks near Norwood South Springfield early today Baushell died in hospital from crushed feet Pal ers leg bruised Baushell had left Atlanta a week ago with Palmer to seek work living with aunts Miss Millie Baushell Mrs Amelia Weiner and Mrs Lillian Baushell He was an orphan.
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Springfield
T D. Baushell
Whitehall Street
Atlanta
C. R. Palmer
Norwood
Baushell
Palmer
Millie Baushell
Amelia Weiner
Lillian Baushell
Domestic Home Workers Offer Easy Profits For Homemakers
Many housewives seek extra income without hard labor or high start up costs. If you have needlework skills or baking talent, offer services to Hearst's Daily Georgian and Sunday American readers. The price will be nominal and all you produce should find quick buyers.
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Hearst
Daily Georgian
Sunday American
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