Candler Wins Atlanta Mayoral Nomination by 4008 Vote Margin
Asa G. Candler defeats Jesse Armistead in the Democratic white primary, unofficial results show Candler with 7,821 to Armistead's 3,712. The nomination is regarded as election. Full ticket lists candidates for mayor and council, with several races decided and others still unsettled at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Asa G. Candler
Jesse Armistead
Candler
Armistead
City Court Hears Damages Case and Family Suit
Judge West presided as W. J. Culverson sued J. H. Griffeth for 1000 damages over a collision that injured a rider and horse. Griffeth won. A second matter between L. B. Hawkes and J. M Coile over a lost note will likely finish next hour. Betsy Jones v Derricotte settled amicably before trial. McFadden Agency v White City Cotton Mills to be heard following Hawkes case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hawkes
J. M Coile
J. E. Hawkes
Mr. Hawkes
Hawkes
Betsy Jones
Ss. C. Derricotte
Henry Ross
Elberton Judge Grogan enters race for appeals bench
Judge Geo C Grogan of Elberton announces candidacy for one of three new posts on the state court of appeals. He has thirty years law practice and six years heading the Elberton city court. He is regarded as a leading lawyer and noted orator with broad support from the Northern circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberton
Geo. C. Grogan
Arnold & Abney City Market Brief Endorses Local Ward Races
Fine celery and lettuce join fresh fruit at Arnold and Abney as they advertise Malaga grapes and California oranges. In local council results J. P. Ewing wins in the Eighth ward while S. R. Johnston and Henry F. Garrett must run over in the Fourth for alderman. John S. McClelland and Charles L. Chasewood face runoffs in the Third ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malaga
California
Arnold & Abney
J. P. Ewing
S. R. Johnston
Henry F. Garrett
John S. McClelland
Charles L.chasewood
Golden Rule echoes in Wilson policy defense
Secretary Baker of the War Department defended the administration's foreign policy in Waterville Maine praising the end of the war and the application of the Golden Rule. He said the administration has kept the peace and treated Mexico as it wishes to be treated while maintaining friendly relations with European belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
War Department
Associated Press
Waterville
Maine
Wilson
United States
Baer
Mexico
Paris
French Foreign Legion
French Aviation Corps
Common Ground heads Strand bill with Marie Doro dramatic star
Marie Doro stars in the Jesse L. Lasky production Common Ground at the Strand a drama of social awakening through a slum child’s life The Lasky cast includes Thomas Meighan Theodore Roberts Mary Mersch Horace Carpenter and Vera McEvers Plus The Grip of Evil Chapter 6 shown as an extra attraction Saturday The River of Romance touted as best feature of the year arrives Saturday plus Mary Pickford in Hulda From Holland coming Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Doro
Frohman
Strand
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount
Marian Fairfax
William C. de Mille
Lasky
Miss Doro
Thomas Meighan
Theodore Roberts
Mary Mersch
Horace B. Carpenter
Vera McEvers
Lasky All-Star Organization
Congress to Take Drastic Steps if Strike Talks Fail
Washington August 24 Objections at a meeting of railroad presidents and managers postponed final action on a plan to avert a general strike. The eight president committee proposed an eight hour basic day for trainmen plus aims to secure a freight rate rise and federal legislation to settle future disputes through a commission. If negotiations fail Congress may propose drastic steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Hale Holden
R. S. Lovett
Daniel Willard
White House
Special Committee of Presidents
Congress
Capitol
British and French Gain On Somme Front As Maurepas Falls
British and French forces report substantial gains on the Somme front with Maurepas captured by the French and thrusts that push beyond Thiepval. Clery is nearly surrounded and Combles looms nearby as French offensives extend southward toward additional targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Associated Press
London
Paris
Maurepas
Thiepval
Clery
Combles
Armenia
Petrograd
Mush
Bachta
Saloniki
Colonial and Strand Theaters Show New Musicals and Romance
Friday features the Renfax Musical Motion Pictures debut in the South at Colonial Theater and an Elite Theater showing Edna Wallace Hopper in By Whose Hand. Saturday offers Remfax Musical Motion Pictures at Colonial, Harold Lockwood and May Allison in The River of Romance at Strand, Liberty Chapter 111 at Ellie and L K O comedies, plus judge hearings. King Hodgson Co offers Nice Norway Mackerel at 12 4 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Gidley
Ottaway Theater
Charlotte
N. C
Harold Lockwood
Mae Allison
Strand Theater
Colonial Theater
Renfax
South
Chamber of Commerce
Elite
Edna Wallace Hopper
May Allison
Helen Gibson
Ellie
Liberty
Chambers
Judge Brand
Maysville Names New School Superintendent
Maysville Ga August 24 At a recent board meeting Prof A Sidney Starlings of Annapolis Md was elected superintendent for the ensuing year. He comes with experience and strong recommendations and if patrons cooperate this town will have one of its best schools in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
Board of Education
Sidney Starlings
Annapolis
Starlings
Revival Meeting Underway at Comer Baptist Church
In Comer Georgia on August 24 Rev W J Barton of Cornelid leads a series of sermons at the Baptist church with strong messages and growing interest. Song services by Arthur Henry of Maysville enhance the gatherings as large crowds attend each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer, Ga
W. J. Barton
Cornelid
Baptist Church
War game ends hinge on Atlantic coast fleets contact
Navy reports Red and Blue fleets in contact off the Atlantic coast in a staged war game begun two days earlier. Acting Secretary Benson orders strict censorship while Rear Admiral Knight, umpire aboard the Pennsylvania, determines the outcome from reports and navigator charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Benson
Knight
Pennsylvania
$2000 Verdict In Georgia Railroad Case
A Lexington jury returned a $2000 verdict for Capt T L Moody a former Georgia Railroad conductor against Louisville Nashville and Atlantic Coast Line lessees of the Georgia Railroad. Moody seeks a new trial and had asked for ten times the awarded amount. The trial in Lexington Georgia lasted three days with Judge Joel Cloud presiding. Moody resides in Athens and the accident occurred at Maxeys in Oglethorpe County. Attorneys for Moody were Horace M Holden Paul Brown and Walter Armistead. defense by Cumming Hull and Sam H Sibley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
T. L. Moody
Georgia Railroad
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
Joel Cloud
Athens
Maxeys
Oglethorpe
Horace M. Holden
Messrs
Paul Brown
Walter Armistead
Crawford
Cumming & Hull
Augusta
Sam H. Sibley
Union Point
Corrupt Practices Bill Delayed By Senator Owen
Senator Owen accuses Republican colleagues of blocking his corrupt practices bill aimed at strict campaign contribution limits. He vows to press the measure this session despite plans for early adjournment and its potential impact before the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Owen
Oklahoma
Fresh Produce and Baked Goods Sold This Afternoon
Raisin Bread ten cents fresh this afternoon from Arna wd and Abney. Fancy celery hard head lettuce and more from King Hodgs on Co. Watermelons grapes and cantaloupes also from King Hodgs on Co. James W Morton Pure Cane Syrup new crop offered by King Hodgs on Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King-Hodgson CO
James W. Morton
Senate clash over revenue bill defense of democracy
Senators Penrose and Sherman Republicans and Hoke Smith Democrat dominated the session. Penrose attacked munitions and inheritance taxes while Smith defended the administration and prosperity. Sherman condemned proposed income tax increases as unfair and criticized the Democratic tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Penrose
Sherman
Hoke Smith
Smith
Renfax Musical Motion Pictures At Colonial Theater Today
Renfax Musical Motion Pictures will debut at the Colonial theater today from 3 p m to 11 p m featuring talking and singing pictures. Admission is ten and twenty five cents with performances continuing tomorrow, promising strong audience interest and positive manager testimonials from theaters in Ft Plains Newark Waterbury and Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfax
South
Renfas
Colonial Theater
A. L. Gros
Ft. Plains Theater
Mt. Plains
N. Y
Salo Ansbach
Scenario Theater
Newark
N. J
C. L. Martin
Princess Theater
Waterbuyr
Conn
W. A. Douque
Grand Theater
Herkimer
N.Y
J. B. Thomas
Mer
Globe Theater
Springfield
Mass
Fresh Produce Display At Local Delicatessen
A shop showcases California cantaloupes Malaga grapes and oranges with watermelons on ice. A fresh shipment includes Colorado celery along with Swiss cheese and Frank's Meat Treats for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Colorado
Frank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Awa
Jesse W. Armistead
A. P. (Drew) Liddell
Walter C. Taylor
James M. Fuller
James L. Mayson
Frank E. Smith
H. L. Collier
H. Nym Hurt
J. H. Goldsmith
Charles J. Bowen
R. H
Bob) Carpenter
D. B. Grist
F. E. Markel
City Electrician
R. C. Turner
Thomas Evans
Thomas J. Peeples
J. N Renfroe
Jas. T. Archer
A. H. Cochran
Chas. L. Chasewood
Geo. P. Freeman
Jno
W. S. Richardson
W. R. Bean
R. N. Fickett, Jr
J. H. Ewing
Chas. A. Stokes
A. J. Orme
W. J. Foster
William F. Buchanan
Chas P. Bailey
A. J. Calloway
George P. Dickson
Walter Taylor
Drew Liddell
Fuller
Mayson
Goldsmith
Turner
Evans
Peeples
Do. J. Bowen
Renfroe
Little
Nutting
Orme
Richardson
HT. L. Collier
W. F. Buchanan
Charles P. Bailey
West
W. J. Culverson
J. H. Griffeth
Griffeth
Clarke County
Mr. Griffeth
Grogan
U.S. Declaration OF Independence
LIFE
THE
Mary Pickford
Hulda
Holland
TIS
Rumania
Serie
England
France
George
Northhampton
Meaux
Marne
von Kluck
Gerat
Nice
Norway
King Hodgson CO
Atlantic Coast
MOODY
Bill Delay
Arnawd & Abney
King-Hodgsson CO
Senate
Renfax Musical Motion Pictures
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!