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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1914

Page

12

Senator West Declines Senate Run From South Georgia

Hotel Winecoff reports Senator West declining to enter the race for the unexpired Bacon senate seat. He cites lack of unanimous regional support, the need for time in Washington, and urges South Georgia to unite if its favored leaders rise. He thanks the people and notes no personal promises influenced his decision.

Bacon United States Senate South Georgia Washington Jeremiah

Georgia political scramble surrounds unexpired Senate race

Georgia Democrats discuss four contenders for the unexpired Senate term: Slaton Felter Hardwick and John R Cooper. In the fall term Senator Hoka Smith faces Ralph Cochran. Rumors point to Joseph M Brown entering, though he offered no indication. Governor Slaton’s senate bid spurs possible governor candidacies from J Randolph Anderson and W C Vereen, with others likely to join soon after the executive committee meeting.

Slaton Felter, Hardwick John R. Cooper Hoka Smith Ralph ©. Cochran Joseph M. Brown Brown J. Randolph Anderson Senate W. C. Vereen Moultrie Atlante Slaan

Better Babies Campaign Begun At Library Conference

Washington hosts a conference where the American Library Association will discuss a better babies educational campaign. Samuel H. Rine charges Grand Rapids Public Library with compiling birth register names and cataloging literature on infant care, sparking widespread interest and ongoing circulation of related material.

Washington The American Library Associaton Samuel H. Rine Grand Pids Mich Library Association

Birdman Beech Leaps, Escapes Unhurt in Flight

Hawkinsville Ga April 4 Aviator Beech barely escaped death when his plane plunged from about 100 feet after ascent. A large crowd witnessed the crash. he escaped injury. He had a prior wreck on Thursday with no injuries. He plans another flight Monday if the motor is repaired. Panama April 4 Health precautions rise to curb yellow fever and bubonic plague with deaths among troops in Ecuador and cases at Guayaquil. Conditions at Panama and Colon reported good.

Hawkinsville Beech Panama Health Department de Clare Fensdorean Bemersidas Ecuador Guayaquil Colon

Open Shop Policy Sparks Mine Walkout at Fort Sebastian

At Mine No 3 of the Bache Denman group in Sebastian county, about 200 men quit after owners ordered an open shop policy. Workers were told to accept the new terms or leave. most complied, with twenty five men reportedly accepting the arrangement while all but one of the rest quit.

Fort Mui Are Ayo Amare Bache-Denman Sebastian Counte Atk

Rescue at Sea as 150 Castaways Endure Ice and Snow

Severe blizzard traps 150 Newfoundland hunters on floes after ships Stephano and Florizet fail to locate them. Bella Venture fights through shattered ice to recover survivors and bodies, amid freezing, wrecked crews and heartbroken families. The missing Southern Cross threat looms as Kyle patrols cups race area for clues.

Venture Florizet Stephano New Foundland Florizel Bellaventure Randell Jach Brother Stephan Bonavista Bay Southern Cross Monay Kyle

Judge Grants Father Custody After Private Meeting With Boy

Judge Charles C. Reid of the Stone Mountain circuit ruled in Atlanta that John B. Richards III remain with his father with a potential month of access for grandparents during vacation. The decision followed a days-long hearing over nine years of custody disputes involving John B. Richards II’s family, with the judge privately interviewing the boy to gauge his wishes.

Charles C. Reid Stone Mountain Circuit John B. Tuchards II Ruchards II Council Reid Atlanta David McCann John B. Fitchards, Jr John Richards Ti John B. IL McCann Boeing Mrr Elcnaras Iit Consulta John John B. J. Uis Joan WB John FB John ZB John BR. Til McCuon Luther 2 Rosger Richard R. J. Conyers George F. Gober Aldine Chambers

Senator Bacon Mourned by Colombia

In Bogota on April 4 the Santander assembly adopted a sympathy resolution on the death of United States Senator Augustus Octavius Bacon of Georgia. It vows to send the resolution to Colombia’s president and then to the U.S. minister, noting Bacon’s efforts in support of Colombia and the nation’s battles in Congress.

Bogota Colombia Department of Santander United States Augustus Octavius Bacon Georgia Bosata Bacon Colomba Ner Ins Tanima

Delegates Named to Build ing and Loan Congress

Cincinnati April 4 special sub committees of the United States League of Building and Loan Associations deeded that the first convention for the international congress would be held in London August 1 and 12. A commission representing 2,600,600 members will represent the United States at the congress. Members include W. J Basersdorfer and T. L. Rankin with officials from Cincinnati Columbus and New York. The U S will hold its convention in Washington late July and many delegates may join the London trip.

Cincinnati United States League of Building and Loan Associations International Congress of ‘Building and Loan Associations London West W. J Basersdorfer Press of The United” States Teague Cenlarius Cimminnati T. L. Rankin Columbus Ohio HS. Rosenthal HW Dunkham Wollaston Mass Charles E. Clark Cormaton Kyi A. Goyse Terre Haute Ind Charles’ C. Henneasy New York George D. Gilmore Omaha Neb United States Washington Commission

Columbus Postoffice in Hands of Democrat

Columbus Ga April 4 Special John P Turner new post master took office yesterday and the post office is in democratic hands for the first time in sixteen years Turner a well known Columbus businessman is popular and well qualified Pierce retiring postmaster leaves for Birmingham Ala to enter business with an excellent administration noted during his tenure

Columbus John P. Turner Turner Columbus Eithis Cl. Pierce Birmingham Ala

Murdered woman body burned in furnace case shocks Vancouver

Police investigate the disappearance of Mrs Charles J Maillard in Vancouver. A 17 year old boy Jack Kong is detained as detectives examine charred remains found in a furnace. Bloodhounds trace a stain from the dining room to the cellar and attic where the woman’s clothes were located. Also reported: Mrs Fronie Justess dies at 97 Allene Avenue, survived by husband J B Justess. funeral in Alabama planned.

Vancouver British Columbia Charles J. Maillard Jack Kong Fronie Justess Allene Avenue J. B. Justess Yallassee Ala

Big Ball Planned 3 by Yaarab Patrol

The Yaarab Patrol association plans a second ball to follow last January’s success. Taft Hall hosts Friday April 24 as Shriners invitees and officials prepare for the May convention, with many Ant members and guests from Atlanta expected to attend and assist with arrangements.

Yaarab Patrol APRIE Ae Yaarab Patrol Association Taft Hall Imrapndls Peretsing Ant Ofchenis Atlanta Pawe Ws Seaman C. & Quarles Fob Gea Wr 8 van der Veen

Albania King Leads Troops to Battle in Duracea

Ane 4 Prince Woham, new ruler of Albania, vows to lead forces against Creek insurgents who seized Koritza. Dispatches say the town fell and a general mobilization was ordered. Athens reports Karitsa captured by insurgents allegedly backed by Greek authorities seeking Komtza for Albania.

Duracea Albania Woham Gav Koritza Athens Greece API d Karitsa Komtza

Every Home Needs This Great Remedy

A persuasive vintage advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for the family. It touts ease of use, safety, and broad effectiveness for both adults and children, urging households to request a free sample bottle by sending name and address to Dr. W. B Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.

Lones WAL Dr. Caldwell Genes Remedy Mo Simith Merry St San Antoni Tex Dr Caldwell Caldwell Washington SL Monticello, I

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Winecoff Senator West Hendee Manufacturing Co Peachtree Street Atlanta, Ga Birdman Leech Benjamin Knox Manhattan Hanan Alfred Benjamin Make Carlton Shoes Clothing Co Judge Boy Youngster A. C. Bacon Départment of Santander Columbus Postoffice Mrs. Fronie Justess VP. Smith Arbuckle Armour Kelloge High Campbell’s Jon Ux Matzoth Goodman's Graham Waters J. M. High Co
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