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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1914

Page

15

Hardman Fulton County Club Forms for Governor Bid

Friends of Dr. L G Hardman organize a Fulton County club to back his gubernatorial bid. Headquarters set in Mimball house with a strong campaign structure. Officers include James W Austin president and W S Witham Amos Braselton and many physicians and businessmen on the central and executive committees.

L. G. Hardman Fulton County Oftlanta Hardman Mimball-house Putton County Fulton County Club James W. Austin W. S&s W.F. Jones Charles F. Benson J. W. Austin Amos W. Braselton Chares F. Hoke Archibald Smith J. D. Whaley Harry Alexander A. H. Wheeler Ea, Davison A B. Christopher Dunvar Roy D. L. Nichols B. W. Torrence E. & Lyte Frank Sonas A. Hil F. @ Davison Cg.” “McCoy RD. Smith W.D. Painter Joe ‘Broughton W. A. Griffin Horace Barnett B. Richards EC. Cartledge S. €. Dinkins G. & Knott W EB. Richards RL Hardman C. M. Copeland T. F. Vickey AE White

German Reservist Pleads For Freedom To Serve His Country

William Blossfield, held in Fulton County Jail for six months on a misdemeanor charge, seeks a gubernatorial pardon arguing German reservists were pardoned in three U.S. states to serve their country during the Franco Prussian War. Attorneys Sim and Von Nunes prepare the petition based on precedent and the threat of desertion.

William Blossfield Fulton County Slaton Sim and von Nunes America

Hutchens Speaks to Voters in Tifton Georgia

G R Hutchens addressed voters in Tifton at noon focusing on opponents records. He criticized Hardwick and backed the county unit plan with an explanation he called the best heard. Hutchens claimed to carry every county in his own congressional district and planned to depart for Waycross afterward.

Tifton Hutchens Hardwick Warrenton

Hutchens Speaks at Thomas Courthouse For Senate Bid

Rufus Hutchens spoke at the Thomasville courthouse last night in support of his candidacy for the United States Senate. The large audience listened attentively as the speech proceeded and received a respectful hearing.

Rufe Hutchens Thomas Courthouse Thomasville Lion Rufus Hutchens Court House United States Senate

Lem Park Visits Louisville Voters in Ga Campaign

Louisville Georgia August 14 Special Hon Lem M Park candidate for state treasurer against W J Speer toured the city today promoting his campaign. He conducted a personal canvass and handed out cards to voters. The report notes Eliane’s 94 year old Spencer Mass birth as an early sewing machine inventor precursor to Howe’s 1845 model.

Louisville Lem M. Park W. J. Speer Eliane Spencer Mass St. Louis

New Cameo Jewelry Arrives In Varied Stone Mountings

To day we are getting in new and pretty goods. There is demand for Cameo jewelry with a vast assortment of stones including Moonstone and Geque Crystal. Prices start from $6.00. A Moonstone ring set in platinum with enamel marking and a diamond studded scarf pin are showcased. Call or write for 160 page illustrated catalogue and diamond booklet.

Cail

Naval stores operators petition Congress for relief

In Bainbridge Decatur county naval stores workers assemble to urge immediate action from Senator est.Congressmap Park Congressman Edwards and Senator Smith. They collect concerns about business stagnation and demand naval stores be considered in relief measures alongside other commodities. Signed by W. B. Fleming W. E. McDougal C. B. C. Austey and W. Underwood.

Bainbrings Ge Uguak Ieee CIA Jnen Cecator County Bainbridge Congressmap Park Edwards Senator Smith Congress Decatur County Georgia W. B. Fleming W. E. McDougal C. B.C. Austey WO. Underwood

Woodward ashes test denial by L B Jones affidavit

L B Jones a hauling contractor for the New York Destructor company denies Mayor Woodward’s charge that ashes were delivered to the crematory for test purposes. He swears five loads of ashes from Atlanta Ice and Brewing were moved August 6 7 to the crematory and that no coal or coke was shipped. Mayor Woodward says the city intended to haul the ashes and questions the company’s motive.

Il. B. Jones New York Destructor Company Atlanta Ice and Brewing Company Woodward Jones G. Starr Peck Destructor Company Hart City Construction Department Ing

Two More Plague Cases Found At New Orleans

New Orleans, August 13. Two more cases diagnosed, bringing total to seventeen since the first on June 27. Victims include Herman Schulz, 11, of 1836 Therville Street, and his sister Mrs. Fua. Anthony Gurovich, 32, of 1817 Carondelet Walk, worked at the French Market. Two plague rats were reported, one caught August 8 and another today.

New Orleans W. C. Rucker Tulay Herman Schulz Therville Street Tle F. Bua Anthony Gurovich Carondelet_walk

Three of Family Died of Fever in One Month

Buckhead Georgia August 12 Special Mrs W T Rice widow two miles west of here buried her third child within three weeks from typhoid today The first child Hazel 35 died Friday July 31 The second death May aged 13 occurred August 13 and the last death Maude aged 17 occurred last night The family who moved here from North Carolina two years ago had decreased in numbers from seven to three Those who remain are Mrs W H Rice Vincent 21 and Elsie 19

Buckhead W. T. Rice Hazel Maude North Carolina W. H. Rice Vincent Elsie

Southern Cattlemen Name Birmingham Next Meeting Place

Meridian Mississippi August 13 The Southern Cattlemen convention chose Birmingham as the next meeting site after a lively contest with Atlanta Shreveport and other cities. F J Kerby of Alabama was elected president Dr Tait Butler of Memphis secretary and the slate of vice presidents included G W Evans Mississippi R D Guisenderry Tennessee RT Parker Georgia RT Northcatt South Carolina Dr Mr Powers North Carolina DF Gray Florida W M Edwards Arkansas M W Rutherford Louisiana R K Bong Kentucky W H Foreman Virginia Hey Stewards Leas Frank Schoet vas etc.

Meridian Miss Southern Cattlemen's Convention Birmingham Atlanta Nicreveport Birmincham F. J. Kerby Alabama Dr. Tait Butler Memphis Mississippi G. W. Evans R. D. Guisenderry Tennessee Parker Georgia RT Northcatt South Carolina Mr. Powers North Carolina DF “Gray Florida W. M. Edwards Arkansas M. W. Rutherford Louisiana R. K. Bong Kentucky W. H “Foreman Virginia Hey Stewards “Leas Prank Schoeet Vas Vra

Rattler Bite Fatal for Bufaula Man

Reuben Proctor of near Bufaula died after being bitten by a rattlesnake while at work in the woods. He killed the snake, bound his leg, and sought medical help but arrived too late to counteract the venom.

Bufaula Ala Reuben Proctor

Clayton Antitrust Bill Debate Highlights Labor Liberty

The Clayton antitrust measure dominates senate debate with Senator Ashurst defending labor liberty by organization. He argued workers maintain freedom and independence through unions and collective action amid the antitrust program discussions.

Billshington Hesun Senate Nator Ashurst

Hon Jehu Cooper to Speak Tonight at Auditorium

Macon gubernatorial candidate Hon Jehu Cooper address tonight the Auditorium for a short term senate race. Known as Eat Em Alive Cooper he promises sharp critique of Congressman T W Hardwick. A record crowd of 15 is expected to attend.

Jehu. Cooper Macon Fortum Wea Cooper Calla Stone Mountain Georgia Istate T. W. Hardwick Hardwick Hon John B. Cooper

Edgewood avenue crash injures two in Athens

Two people were injured when a car failed to stop on Edgewood avenue hill and collided head on with another vehicle at South College street. The crash was heard blocks away and recalled a prior Forsyth street collision that injured seven. Athens officers noted the Beavers lodge organized with officers Tu ik Crane president Te O Emory vice president and others. W A Dozier, 65, brother of Captain T H Dozier, died at the Dozier homestead. burial held at the family cemetery with Athens residents in attendance.

Edgewood Avenue Hill South College Street Everett Forsyth Athens Beavers Athens Independent Order of Beavers Tu Ik Crane Te O. Emory W. FL. Thompson W.A. Harsha P.M B. Young Davis 5. Coullett T. A. Cochran Guardian M. F. McKinney Sentinel C. C. Jones W. A. Dozier Oglethorpe Co T. H. Dozier Old Dozier Lower Oglethorpe County Victoria Eilen Doxter

Boy Loses Eye Playing War in Back Yard

Gerald Cobble aged years was injured when his brother Robert thrust an umbrella rib through a wall crack while reenacting a European conflict in their back yard at 153 Venable Street. The weapon pierced Gerald's retina and he was rushed to Grady Hospital for treatment.

Venable Street Gerald Cobble Robert Gerald Grady Hospital

Lunacy Trial of J D Joiner Stopped by Prohibition

Thomasville Georgia August 18 special The lunacy trial of J D Joiner of Waycross jailed on bigamy charges was not held this week as scheduled. A writ of prohibition from Judge W K Thomas arrived after the jury had been empaneled and the trial was halted.

Thomasville J. D. Joiner Waycross W. K. Thomas Superior Court Joiner Wilkes Thomas

Fist Fight on Viaduct Draws Crowd in Atlanta

N. A. Ledbetter, an automobile salesman from Jacksonville, on vacation in Atlanta, fought a man on Peachtree street viaduct after a dispute with two young women. Ledbetter surrendered to police after handing over a gun, later held on a $100 bond for carrying firearms. the other man remained at large.

N. A. Ledbetter Jacksonville Hia Atlanta Peachtree Street Ledbetter

Franklin D. Roosevelt Seeks New York Senate Nomination

Franklin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the Navy, announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate from New York. He warned the New York campaign could decide between reactionary politics and intelligent progress in government.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Secretary of the Navy United States New York Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt

Dixie Furniture Men Trade to South Dixie South Hickory NC

South Dixie furniture manufacturers plan to send a representative to South American markets immediately to shift trade from war disrupted Europe. The Southern Furniture Manufacturers' Association aims to boost exports from American southern factories as Germany Austria and France curb shipments.

Dixie South Hickory N.C Germany Austria France Southern Furniture Manufacturers' Association

Thieves Sentenced in LaGrange Auto Theft Case

Two men Barney Hachels and Rufus Brown were jailed for six months after stealing a LaGrange automobile and attempting a getaway. They were caught, examined by officials, and sentenced by Judge Eamundson to imprisonment.

LaGrange Barney Hachels Rufus, Brown Hedrdinhd aGrange Eamundson

Grant Bids Spark Mixed Response At Local Auction

Fragmentary OCR mentions Kryptok glasses described as priceless and comfortable, with references toAtlanta maker Chadiibe Moore and Doris M. Broad at Grant Bids. Details are unclear but imply a local auction or bid event involving eyewear.

Atlanta Chadiibe Moore Doris M. Broad

Trial date set for man accused in 4th marriage case

A man named Thomas faces a formal trial in the Superior Court at Jal for marrying four times. Extrulta signs of infancy appear, and a regular jury will hear the case when the trial proceeds before the court at Pavo.

Gother Jal Warcro Thomas Pavo

Georgia Judge Harris Backed by Chorus of Supporters

In Fulton County Georgia a flood of endorsements praises Nat Harris for governor. Lawyers, officials, and business leaders including Colonel Edgar E. Pomeroy, Ivan Allen, Donald Bain, James Hines, Marcellin Anderson, General Andrew West, E F Childress, J H Andrews, Alvin L Richards, J M Hewitt, Ed T Williams, P M Edwards, and H M Wood urge voters to back Harris.

Fulton County Harris Club Judge Harris Edgar E. Pomeroy Fifth ‘Infantry Ivan €. Allen Fielder & Allen Georgia Donald M. Bain Burns Club Harris Georgia School of Technology Nat Harris Saya James K. Hines State Railroad Commission South Southeastern Methodist University Atlanta Andrew J. West E. F. Childress J. H. Andrewa J. M. Hewitt Ed T. Williams U. S. Senate Senate P. M. Edwards State Department of Agriculture State Capitol the Order of Railway Conductors H. M. Wood Fulton County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Mr. Harris

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hardman Club Amos Bras Ftom G. R. Hutchens Lem Park Lquisville Howe Royalles Traier& Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths Whitehall Street L. B. Jones Southern Cattlemen Rattler Hiararet Boy Ofs WAIT Eiseman Bros, Inc Eiseman. Bros. Inc Whitehall Franklin D. Roosevelt U.S Kryptok Glasses Marcellin M. Anderson The American Investment and Loan Company W. B. Callaway Mgr 4Thational Bank Oxfords Atlanta, Ga
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