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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1913

Page

15

Georgia Militia Team Named for National Shoot at Camp Perry

The Georgia militia selects officers noncommissioned officers and enlisted men based on top state tournament scores to represent Georgia at Camp Perry Ohio. The roster lists Brigadier General I Van Holt Nash as captain with Atlanta based officers and soldiers from Macon Albany Winder and Monroe. They will depart Atlanta Sunday for Camp Perry after a predeparture gathering and quartering arrangements. The note also mentions Washington Augusta President Wilson nomination Josiah W Bailey for internal revenue post.

J van Holt Nash Georgia Camp Perry Ohio I van Holt Nash Atlanta James Seamans Charles Co Harrold Macon Wallace P Wheeler Cantqis William T Spratt Infantry Advanta Gaear L Redreal Civalry Tlaienant Samuel Y J A Wiliams Winder Ewell C Hale Qwen C Holleran Fifth Infantry Princes A Dickinson Momroe James Adot Second Cavalry Sereeint Algenac Brawn Second Infantry Maconteun Mdjstant L & N Road Union Station H C Russell George F Wurray

Lobbyist activity and Wilson appointment sparks protest

A CW Post note traces protests over Secretary of Labor Wilson’s appointment and a broader push by the National Association of Manufacturers influencing Democratic leaders. It covers letters among Kirby Emery Moon Buchanan and others detailing anti injunction laws, tariff reform ties, committee organization, and fears of union influence at the White House.

Post Wilson Secretary of Labor White Home Gompers White House Walters Union Bryan Emery Kirby Taft William Desertburn Washington New York City Farquhar York Pa National Association of Manufacturers Washington Virginia Congress National Association of Manufactures Kiroy Underwood Daniel Davenport Bridgeport Conn Bmary Birds New Democratic House Oscar Underwood Liderwood National Association of Manufacturers Agents Tae Moon Democratic Chouse Buery H S Chamberlain Chattantora Tenn Lour Moon Pennsylvania Miners’ Union Needlegs Gonters Chamberlains Judge Moon Gea Judea Moon Lmery Senate Lst of Publicne National Assaiation of Manufactures Seibold New York Wall Tamer Walball Foraker Arewraan Xithes Investhati David Lana Lamar Testife Coriker Famirs Soll United States Lorber Wilhal Onio

Mother and son killed when train hits auto

In Vienna area Mrs Heard and her son died when their auto was struck at a crossing by a train. Her husband J F P Heard Jr, banking firm head, survives with parents and others. Engineer J and Mable provided the crash account, noting the auto slowed near the track and the brakes could not avert impact. Funeral plans to be announced. bodies sent to Vienna for burial.

J & Mable Saris McDonough Mat

City Hall Gossip and Local Political Moves

City Hall gossip notes Manon Will Seek Re election and Councilman Mason plans reelection in the tenth ward. Georgia Power refunds $162 to the water department for Pearl Street mains work. Grant Park bears arrival noted with a mother grizzly and two cubs. Street inspections praise the Hudson street project as the best in years. Moreland Avenue fountain funding approved. Gutters and street damage discussed as officials press property owners. Robinson’s salary boosted to 35 per week. Mayor Opporey opposed to women police expansion. Beavers plan questioned. Ewen Davidson departs for Charleston with farewell dinner at the Transportation Club.

Manon Clauda Lo Mason Wil Hkagsdale Masonn

Wayward Girls Home Funding Passes House Committee

The appropriations committee approved 380000 for a Georgia Training School for Girls to establish and maintain a home for wayward girls. Location not yet chosen the project includes 320000 for construction and 20000 for buildings, 19000 for maintenance. Marion Jackson and others from religious reform groups attended the meeting.

Appropriations Committee House Georgia Training School For Marion Jackson Men Ang Religion Forward Movement Wheatley Men and Religion _Forward Movement Men and Religion Forward Movement Methyin

Politician Ragland Praised For Industry And Service

Among active legislators, Ragland of Talbot county attracts attention for industry and loyalty to constituents and state. A Talbot native who studied politics while selling Spurs, Ragland supports the current administration and uses influence to pass popular measures while defeating bills seen as harmful to public welfare.

Tinsley Ragland Talbot County Wiagland Bin

Moultrie Cashier Found Guilty in $7,500 Bank Embezzlement

Moultrie Georgia August session reports a cashier guilty on eight counts for defaulting seven thousand five hundred dollars from Bank of Cleveland funds. He received a five year penitentiary sentence. A new trial motion was filed and will be heard by Judge Thomas soon, with likely appeal to the supreme court if denied.

Moultrie Spectal Gasen Aix Bank of Cleveland Thomas Supreme Court

Pickett Hard at Work on His Committees

Hon DeWitt Pickett of Terrell County, a familiar figure among the scions constituting the lower branch of the general assembly, professes aversion to politics but engages when trouble arises.

DeWitt Pickett Terrell County General Assembly Pickett

Agents of Southern Meet Here Wednesday

The annual convention of the Southern Railway Agents association will be held at the Georgian Terrace in Atlanta. The gathering includes a Wednesday morning session with welcome remarks by Major Woodward and Atlanta Chamber of Commerce President Moora, a tour of the Atlanta terminals, and a Thursday dinner at Duran's Banquet Hall supervised by Colonel L L Welleskey.

Southern Railway Agents Association Southern Railway Georgian Terrace August & T Woodward Moora Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Avanta Trafic Department Duran's L L Welleskey

Drowns After Escape Attempt Under Water Street Bridge

A man identified as a Black individual who fled police under the Water Street Bridge leaped into the Genoa river and drowned after hours of dragging the stream. Police and authorities noted he had been with a group when encountered for gambling and that he attempted escape by riverward

Athens Jatte Morrid Water Street Gers

Bale News From Tifton Cotton Market In 1913

Tifton reports its first bale of 1913 cotton weighed 215 pounds and sold for 16 cents a pound to J P Wason. A second bale weighing 493 pounds was brought by J oJ A Philips and shipped by express to Cordele on the noon train.

Tifton Wfton J B Pond J P Wason J Oj A Philips Express Cordele

Dr Reinach Named Minister To China

Dr Paul Samuel Reinach of the University of Wisconsin was nominated by President Wilson for minister to China. The selection had been announced previously.

Washington Paul Samuel Reinach University of Wisconsin Wilson China

Wrightsville Beach Tickets on Sale for Fifteen Days

Fifteen day ticket window announced for Wrightsville Beach travel with Saturday August dates. Reservations advised. Sea Ar (ACY) noted.

Wrightsville Beach

Pickett Noted for Quiet Influence in Legislature

The article praises Mr Pickett for his strong personal influence among lawmakers. It notes he guides committees with minimal debate, shaping decisions without lengthy sessions. His skill in steering from behind the scenes makes him a pivotal figure in the current legislature.

Mrseketr Pickett

Wheat Raising Near Macon Boosts Local Flour Supply

In middle Georgia a growing number of farmers diversifying crops to supply flour for themselves and neighbors. A caravan of heavily loaded wagons passed through Macon last night toward the flour mill of A J Houser eight miles below Fort Wade. The wagons carried 300 bushels of wheat to be milled locally by T H Donovan Joe Davis and O R C Mana W Db kitchens.

Macon Augusta Georgia J Houser Fort Wade T H_ Donovan Joe Daiis O R C Mana Db Kitchens Mr Donovan

American note to Balkan powers calls for civil liberty clause

At the Balkan Peace conference in Bucharest, a note from the United States urged inserting in the treaty a guarantee of civil and religious liberty for populations in territories ceded or annexed. Washington said the demand reflects rights in all participating nations and responded to protests over Romanian Jews facing civil-rights restrictions under the Berlin Treaty.

United States Bucharest M Maiorestu Washington Representationa Romania State Department Berlin

G U 000 F Convention In Savannah 1913 Schedule

Savannah Georgia hosts G U 000 F convention from August 12 to 16 1913 with a round trip fare of $9 05. Central of Georgia Railway runs two daily through trains without change departing Atlanta at 8 00 am and 9 35 pm.

Central OF Georgia Railway Savannah Atlanta

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