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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1914
Page
10
In April Washington reports that thirty three United States senators will be elected this year by direct vote of the people, reflecting a tense political climate as states set ballots and campaigns begin.
The piece outlines forthcoming primary elections and convention activity across states for Senate seats under the new Seventeenth Amendment. It lists terms expiring for both parties, notes special elections in Alabama and Georgia, and mentions candidates and nominations, with details on prospective successors and current incumbents.
A sweeping fight for long term seats runs through Washington and across the nation. Kansas sees Victor Murdock and Curtis vie for nominations, while Pennsylvania anticipates Penrose and Pinchot emerging from primaries. Congress hopes canal tolls and trust legislation wrap up before a potential July 14 adjournment.
Bishop C K Nelson confirmed a class of sixty six members Sunday afternoon at All Saints Episcopal Church. This is perhaps the largest class ever confirmed in the state of Georgia. The services were largely attended.
Washington reports fair skies promised tonight for the eastern part of the country as the first week opens. unsettled conditions with possible rain or snow follow a low pressure area moving east from the plateau region toward the seaboard by midweek. temperatures rise by Tuesday in the east and south with no unusual heat indicated.
Thomasville Georgia April 5 Special In Mitchell county election J Green won clerk over Cleveland. Crow defeated Smyth for sheriff. Bages beat Taylor and Palmer Pax for treasurer. Halarda unopposed for tax receiver. Boyd won tax collector over Faircloth and Brimberry. Lastinger elected coroner over Stevena and Baisden. Others elected without opposition Sraith surveyor. TB Perry chairman of county democratic executive committee JB Lewis.
Shah the new Chinese minister to the United States reached New York aboard the Victoria from Hamburg with his family and attendants, a party of sixteen. He travels via Siberia after leaving Pekin March 3 and will present to President Whison. He is the first minister of the recently recognized Republic of China.
Pringle, longtime secretary of the Newnan water and light commission, was found dead in his office this morning after locking up. He was about 43, a native of Charleston and Co., connected with that firm, came to Newnan in 1884, and leaves a wife and one child.
Floyd camp of Confederate Veterans held its annual officer election on April 5 in Rome. Elected were J A Sharpe Commander, W Q Connor first vice president, M W Brett second vice president, J L Hardin third vice president, GW Fleetwood fourth vice president, J D Thomas secretary and adjutant, DoT McCall surgeon, J T Lowe chaplain, JD Yar Brough color bearer, HT McGinnis first assistant color bearer, H C Janes second assistant color bearer, Gaillard historian. Several members will attend the Jacksonville reunion.
The Jamestown, a Old Dominion line steamer carrying New Yorkers on a Hampton Roads sightseeing trip, ran aground on a sand bar near Old Point Comfort at 3 PM. It shifted with the 6 30 PM high tide and was declared uninjured. The vessel, chartered by the Guyandotte club of New York led by Robert F Day, hosts its annual outing on Virginia waters.
Fire in a two story brick building at Alpha and Nichols streets Waycross Ga caused estimated damage of $1000. The structure housed Greek residents and firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Nearby Optical firm L Moore & Sons advertises top eyewear services at 42 N Broad Street.
Dr Arthur George writes to The Constitution denying his Grady hospital discharge was fair. He claims the hospital rule barred outside physicians, cites a visit by Dr Roughlin with Grant, and says he followed staff orders while defending his impartial duty. He decries the discharge as an outrage.
A C Shuler, pastor of East Side Tabernacle, preached to a capacity congregation on The Justice and Judgment of God, declaring God's justice as sure as love and compassion. He urged liberation for industrial slaves and challenged Atlanta church members who deny heaven. He criticized men wearing the livery of heaven while serving the devil and warned of heavy burdens on helpless children.
Tittha Ga April 5 Special A striking illustration of farming profit in south Georgia comes from D W Byrd Cycloneta. In northern Tift county he moved from north Georgia Oct 4 1807 He owned one mule and 338 cash He bought 890 acres on credit He has farmed only and has no other income After six years he is worth 13500 nearly debt free His assets include a 490 acre farm at 25 an acre 7800 sight horses 150 each 4900 residence 1000 five small houses 3000 barn 500 improved farm machinery 500 124 acre farm Turner county 2500 7 acre farm Crawford county 1200 ten shares gin stock 1000 fifteen shares bank stock 1300 It is doubtful any other legitimate calling besides farming in south Georgia could yield 3000 yearly with support for self and family.
Washington hosts the third international congress on the welfare of the child starting April 22 with five days of sessions. Miss Julian Latroth chief of the federal children's bureau opens with The Government's Interest in Baby- Saving. Noted talks include Sane Eugenics by Dr Maximilian Griszman, Physicians' Work in Prevention of Infant Mortality by Dr Helen Putnam, and How Parent-Teacher Associations Solve School and National Problems by Mrs Orville Bright and Dr J George Becht. Represented groups include National Kindergarten Association International Kindergarten Union National Sunshine Society Children of the American Revolution and more.
Mrs WH Thornton, through local attorneys, files in the Crisp county superior court a suit against the Georgia Southern and Florida railway for 16700 dollars, claiming the death of her husband WH Thornton was caused by the railroad.
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