Wednesday, 30th April 1913 Reward of $1,000 Urged by Mayor

Atlanta Georgian

Wednesday, April 30th, 1913

Brown Offers $200 for Capture of Slayer—C. C. Jones Also Gives $100.

Governor Joseph M. Brown to-day offered a reward of $200 for the apprehension and conviction of the murderer of little Mary Phagan and Mayor James G. Woodward issued a call for a special meeting of Council for tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, urging a $1,000 reward.

Governor Brown's decision was reached on receipt of the following letter from Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey:

"From the best information obtainable, it is my belief that the circumstances surrounding the death of little Miss Mary Phagan indicate a most brutal murder, probably attended with another horrible and detestable crime.

"The officers of the local police and detective departments seem to be using their best efforts toward the solution of the mystery, but I believe it advisable to ask that you offer a reward for the apprehension, with evidence to convict, of the guilty party."

The Mayor's message follows:

"To the General Council, City of Atlanta:

"Gentlemen—The General Council of the city of Atlanta is hereby called to convene in special session to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock, April 30, 1913, to take cognizance, in an official way, of that most brutal crime that was committed in this city on last Saturday night.

"I think it is proper that the city government should take some befitting action as regards this most deplorable matter, which, as it is, is liable to cast unenviable criticism upon the name of our fair city, and I would suggest that your honorable body offer a suitable reward of not less than $1,000 for the capture of the brute or brutes that committed such an outrageous crime. I feel satisfied that every taxpayer of this city will heartily co-operate in indorsing the action of the Mayor and General Council in offering this reward. Respectfully submitted,

J. G. WOODWARD, Mayor."

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