Woodward Wins Atlanta Mayoral Primary Victory
James G. Woodward was nominated for mayor of Atlanta over Aldine Chamberld by a large majority across ten wards. A torch-light victory procession celebrated his win while talks of possible opposition fade as Woodward pledges reform and an administration to restore confidence. The campaign featured heavy advertising and sharp attacks on Woodward, with the Men and Religion Movement backing Chamber.
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Atlanta
Woodward
Aldine Chambers
James G. Woodward
Aldine Chambbérd
Men and Religion
Chambers
Gee, Crown
Steve Johnson
Robert F. Maddox
Fite contempt fine of 500 tied to state treasury fate
Atlanta reports Judge Augustus W. Fite of Cherokee superior court was fined 500 by the state court of appeals for contempt over published cards. The amount goes to the state treasury, the largest appellate contempt fine in Georgia, with Fite planning to pay from his own funds before October 28. Opinions vary on severity and impact on his bench duties.
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Atlanta
Augustus W. Fite
Cherokee Superior Court
State Court of Appeals
Georgia
Fite
Io Mest
State Suprémé Court
Ceorgia
United States
Carteraville
Row Over Georgia Education Board Blows Over
Special to the Banner. Atlanta October 15 The row over the state board of education appears settled as the new board appointed by Governor Brown met in the governor's office for a quarterly session. Members include State School Superintendent, Professor T J Wooster, Dr G R Great, Professor A H Moon, and Walter B Steed. Legal questions linger about Professor Jere Pound's status after a governor's appointment dispute. The board soon faces adopting uniform textbooks for the state schools.
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State Board of Education
Brown
Hoke Smith
T. J. Wooster
The
State University
G. R. Great
North Georgia Agricultural College
A. H. Moon
Baxley
Walter EB. Steed
Butler
Wootter
Smith
New Beard
Tre
Jere M. Poound
State Normal School
Leavin
Pound
Atlanta hosts three day fire insurance agents convention
Atlanta, Oct. 15. Local fire insurance agents gather for three days at the annual convention. President James H. Southgate to address attendees as the meeting reviews topics in the fire insurance business. Mrs. Jon Morton of Toccoa among those expected to attend. The convention will cover a wide range of industry subjects.
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Atlanta S
Canton
Belog
Jon Morton
Toccoa
Oped
Mon Rat Rv
James H. Southgate
Covention
White Democrats in Georgia Back to Primary Rules
Special to the Banner from Atlanta dated October 15 reports a Macon convention resolution aimed at restricting white voters in the 1914 Georgia Democratic primary. The measure ties eligibility to voting for the Democratic presidential electors in November and signals a push for strict party regularity to curb bolting.
Farm Prosperity Predicted From 1912 Harvest
Washington reports bumper harvests and a total farm value for 1912 exceeding 9 billion dollars, the highest in U S history. The Agriculture Department notes nine principal products total about 8.59 trillion, with corn alone worth over 2.1 billion at October 1 prices.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Department of ‘Agriculture
Agricultural Départment
United States
Georgia Politicians Eye Debates In Roosevelts Circle
The article notes discussions of a joint debate between Senator Hoke Smith and Bourke Cochran, amid preparations for campaigns in Georgia. McClure reports New York leaders considering debates and predicts strong support for progressive candidates, with rumors of a landslide against Roosevelt and Johnson on November 16.
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W. Nltteemian
Esa Chal
Hoke Smith
Bourke Cochran
New York
McClure
Georgia
Colona Albo
Iaadire
Bhid
McCitire
Smith
Cochran
Dixon
Roosevelt
Johnson
Rourke Cochran
Rainer
Baltimore
Primary voting rights in Georgia presidential race
Atlanta October report outlines a Georgia Democratic Committee resolution by Judge Longley. It states that any voter supporting the Democratic ticket in November will gain the right to participate in the Georgia Democratic primary two years later. It also warns that those who bolt the national nominee may be barred from future primaries. The note mentions some Republicans planning to vote for Wilson in Georgia this fall.
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Atlanta
Pehérhi
Georigih
W. J. Harrig
Thon
Georgia
Wilson
Democratic Committee
Second Case of the Kind in the Records of American Courts
Lawyers who study history say the trial of Judge Fite for contempt by the court of appeals was the second such case. The Atlanta Banner notes it as an unprecedented action against a judge and a Georgia tribunal.
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Fite
Georgia
Atlanta Greeks Prepare to Sail for War Tugging Turkey
Five hundred Atlanta Greeks and veterans of the 1897 campaign began a special train to New York where they will board for Greece to join the war against Turkey. The group includes three officers who resigned from the Greek army. They may form an Atlanta battalion bearing the city name on its banner or be assigned to existing regiments as needed.
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Atlanta
New York
Turkey
America
Grecian
Georgia City
Believed Atlanta Boy Killed in Alabama
Relatives of Frank O Mays a 24 year old Atlanta business man transferred to Birmingham investigate his death in a Birmingham hotel. He was found unconscious from Jaudanum and died at the hospital. A chamois bag with $200 a gold watch and other possessions is missing. The family suspects robbery and murder.
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Banner
Atlanta
Frank O' Mays
Birmingham
Mays
Posters Promoting Fifth National Corn Exposition
Attractive eight color posters by Bristow Adams promote the Fifth National Corn Exposition in Columbia next January and February. Railroads distribute thousands of posters across the Southeast, highlighting corn cotton and livestock. Low round trip rail rates and a Southeast wide gathering accompany an educational program, with a homecoming week planned in Columbia and discounts to South Carolina destinations.
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Columbia
Southeast
Bristow Adams
Washington
South Carolina
Doans Kidney Pills Endure As Proven By Athens Resident
In Athens Georgia Mrs J D Garrison reports lasting kidney relief after using two boxes of Doans Kidney Pills. She says pain in the back vanished and energy returned after prior long months of kidney trouble. She endorses the product again in 1911 confirming continued satisfaction. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo.
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Athens
J. D. Garrison
Thomas St
Deaa
Garrison
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Georgia Democrats Urged to Vote for Presidential Electors
Georgia Democratic Chairman W J Harris warns that under state law a majority of all votes cast on November 6 is required to name presidential electors. With five tickets in the field Democrats must outvote all others combined to avoid a costly extraordinary legislative session. Harris urges full turnout, stressing citizenship duty and Georgia congressmen’s honor.
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Atlanta
Georgia
W. J. Harris
Heaven
Repubean
Prohibition
Harris
Gen Anderson's Successor Vote in National Guard
Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports Georgia National Guard field officers will elect a successor to Brigadier General Clifford L. Anderson who resigns next Monday after five years. The leading candidate is Colonel Walter A. Harris of the 2d regiment Macon, though other officers may be considered. No strict rule fixes the choice.
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Atlanta
National Guard
Georgia
Clifford L. Anderson
Anderson
Walter A. Harris
Macon
Harris
Meeting of Life Underwriters in Memphis
Noted insurance men from across the country gathered in Memphis Tennessee for the annual meeting of the National Association of Life Underwriters. The event runs until Friday with Boesians continuing attendance.
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Memphis
Tenn
National Association of Life Und Tters
Boesians
Death of Mrs Rebecca Burns at ninety in city
Mrs Rebecca Burns, one of the oldest residents, died Sunday morning at her home on Hiawassee avenue after a long illness. She was a devout Christian and cherished by all who knew her. Survived by a daughter Mrs T W Park. The funeral, conducted from her residence, was yesterday at 4 pm by Rev S S England of Young Harris Memorial Church. Burial followed at Oconee cemetery.
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Hiawassee Avenue
Rebecca Burns
T. W. Park
England
Young Harris Memorial Church
Oconee Cemetery
Death of Mrs Claude Tuck in Athens
Sunday morning at four o'clock Mrs. Claude Tuck died at her Milledge Avenue and Dearing Street home after illness since relocating to Athens from the county. She leaves a husband and a six year old daughter. A church member from childhood, she was about 33. The funeral was held yesterday at Cherokee Corner with Rev Wilds L. Pierce officiating. interment followed at Cherokee Cemetery.
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Milledge Ivennd
Dearing Street
Claude Tuck
Athens
Wilds L. Pierce
LaGrange
Cherokee Cornar
Mrs L A Carter Buried After Long Illness
Mrs L A Carter aged about seventy five died after a long illness at the residence of Mrs George T Murrell between this city and Winterville Sunday. The funeral was held yesterday at Ville Methodist Church with Rev A J Sears delivering the service. Interment followed at Oconee cemetery. She leaves relatives and many friends mourning a model Christian woman and faithful follower.
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L. A. Carter
George T. Murrell
Winterville
A. J. Sears
Ville Methodist Church
Oconee
Mrs Ola Martin Buried on Sunday Readers Recall Tragic Loss
Mrs Ola Martin of Jackson county was laid to rest Sunday after services held for her. An infant daughter who died an hour earlier was buried nearby. A thorough investigation found no evidence of intentional or accidental causes of death. details remain unclear.
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Ola Martin
Jackson County
Babs
S Hess
Martin
Trout
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