City Campaign Marked by Quiet in Atlanta Primary
Atlanta residents faced a quiet city primary on August 22 with no conspicuous campaigning or public rallies. Mayor and council seats were contested among many candidates, each running individually. The state race overshadowed local efforts, yet lists of city hopefuls included Joyner, Goodwin, Curtis, Huburn, LaHatte, Beuter, Baskin, Fincher, Huddleston, Mangum, Alshop, Pearce, Turner, Adams, Barrett, Styron, Grant, Longino, and Warman.
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Tate
Georgia
Atlanta
Hqvor
Antifinuor
W. R. Joyner
Thomas H. Goodwin
A. L. Curtis
Frank A. Huburn
M. T. LaHatte
Beuter
A. H. Baskin
W. A. Fincher
Councilman
Press Huddleston
C. Wheeler Mangum
Thomas L. Alshop
Dr. B. B Pearce
M. M. Turner
A. ,Q Adams
W. M. Barrett
3. F. Styron
Joan W. Grant
Dr. T. DB. Longino
Caarles E. Warman
Fourth Ward Has Contest For Council Seat
In the fourth ward two citizens contend for the council post. The candidates are Meck M. Turner, a former council member, and Dr. B. E. Pearce, the ward physician with strong city involvement though not an incumbent.
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Jack M. Turner
B. E. Fearce
Meck M. Turner
B. E. Pearce
Two in Contest for Mayoralty
For the office of mayor, Chief W. R. Joyner of the fire department and Thomas H. Goodwin, formerly councilman from the third ward, are the aspirants. Both candidates have conducted an active canvass, but the campaign differs from recent years with few candidates and heightened interest.
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W. R. Joyner
Fire Department
Thomas H. Goodwin
Third Ward
Aive
Mims
I. S. Mitchell
Frank P. Rice
Nym McCullough
Evan P. Howell
James G. Woodward
Harvey Johnson
Woodward
John B. Goodwin
Harry ©. Stockdell
T. D. Longino
James L. Key
Five City Candidates Without Opposition
Five candidates for seats on the central council and one for alderman face no opposition in an upcoming election, guaranteeing wallovers. Names include H. M. Beutel for alderman fifth ward, John W. Grant for council sixth ward, Press Huddleston for council second ward, Dr. T. D. Longino for council seventh ward, and Charles Harman for council eighth ward. Many have previously served in council or city government and are closely tied to Atlanta’s interests.
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H. M. Beutel
John W. Grant
Press Huddleston
T. D. Longing
Messrs
Grent
Huddleston
Beutel
Atlanta
Fluddleston
Woodward
T. D. Longino
Coun‘cilman
Charles ©. Harman
Oral Curtis for Alderman Leads Ward Race
The first ward favors Dr A L Curtin for alderman in a contest against two popular rivals. Curtin’s leadership and past council service are cited as reasons for continued support, while his business sense and representational record are highlighted as justification for a new term.
City White Primary Officials Named and Instructions Issued
Officials designated to run the city white primary met to receive final instructions. Secretary Charles N. Allen distributed the full list of clerks and managers for eight wards, with precinct locations and reporting times for August 21 and the primary set for August 22 in Atlanta.
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Charles N. Allen
Allén
Atlanta
City Council
Lst
Jack W. Evans
Willam & Gating
Culpepper
Edwin
Stuart
P. J. Kenny
J. E. Fain
Third Ward
C. I. Chasewood
John Hardwick
J. E. Warren
Clerks
J. P. Collier
J. M. Ponder
Frank Gillespie
Fourth Ward
H. 0. Reese
T. H. Willams
Thomean
C. J. Hollingsworth
W. D. Johnson
D. Adama
Fifth Ward
Lane Mitch Charles Bedford
A. A. Lyons
R. N. Fickett, Jr
Albert 8. Thompson
W. F. Griffin
Sixth Ward
R. J. Griffin
Ben Wyle
F. T. Williams
James Banks
George Drummond
Robert Lee Avery
J. P. Mahoney
Marshall Carrigan
Ivan E. Allen
Edwin Jones
Neil McGuire
Lowry Forter
Seventh Ward
Joan Caldwell
L. 3
Melada
R. O. Lovett
Malvern Hill
Walter ©. Prior
Robert L. Rodgere
Eighth Ward
J. W. Hurt
Paul Goldsmith
W. Ff. Crusseile
John S. Clark
Eesig
Nat ‘Wilson
Forsyth Street
County Court House
Hunter Street
Auburn Avenue
Jackson Street
Tabernacle Place
Marietta
Walton Streets
Peachtree Street
Lep Street
Gordon Street
Eighth Word
Tenth Street
Two Candidates In Third Ward Seek Council Support
In the third ward Thomas L. Bishop and Wheeler Mangum vie for city council. Bishop, a well known attorney unfamiliar with council, is acquainted with city affairs. Mangum previously represented the third ward in 1884 and 1888 and has kept pace with Atlanta’s progress and needs.
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Thomas L. Bishop
Wheeler Mangum
Bishop
Mangum
Atlanta
Eight in Race for Treasurer in Fulton County
Eight candidates for Fulton County treasurer contend for the primary vote on the 22nd with local influence noted though ballots occur at state election sites. Each contender claims victory, and The Constitution provides full coverage with candidate photos. Former Sheriff J. Parnes, Charles Brannan, County Commissioner Hubert Culberson, Councilman Draper, Clerk Peter Fry, Former Alder man J. H. Girardeau, Mackone Sharp, and Mayor J. G. Woodward are named as contenders. A Vermont anecdote recalls Squire Winslow selling hats to a Boston trader, illustrating early commerce in the region.
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Fulton County
Peferg
Ortigen
Wiloly Bs
Bheriff
Parnes
Chariea i Brannan
Hubert L. Culberson
Drapen Peter FY
J. H. Girardeau
Macone, Sharp
J . G. Woodward
Negroes Threaten Lynching Amid Rage Over Assault
In McCormick August 14 Deputy Harmon brought a black man named Jack Samuels for assaulting a black girl. Locals fear a mob as they move through streets armed, white residents keeping aloof. unrest grows despite security. In New Orleans August 3 Mrs Isabel Smith Van Benthuysen, 62, prominent family member, died after slipping on her stairway from injuries deemed maternal in origin. left two daughters Mrs McCrea of Norfolk VA and Mrs Rees Balford of New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Isabel Smith van Benthuysen
McCrea
Norfols
Rees Balford
Quarrel leads to fatal injury in Benevolence district
In Cuthbert Georgia two Black men Joey White and George Walton quarreled night before last. White claims self defense after Walton attacked with a knife. Walton was found with a blazer in hand. Coroner investigation led to White being placed under bond and released.
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Cuthbert
Specia
Joey White
George Walton
Tig County
Agaremut White
Walton
White
Bie
Wankahear
Hot Triangular Race in the Bloody Fifth
The fifth ward known as the Bloody Fifth hosts a three candidate alderman race. A Q Adams, Aaron M Barrett, and J F Styron vie for council, each veteran of city politics with varied public service and ward ties.
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Vason M Barrett
Fifth Ward
A.G. Adams
Counci
First Ward Alderman Race Highlights City Contest
In the first two wards voters will decide an alderman race featuring A Ey Curtle Frank Hilburn and M T LaHatte. Incumbent Curtis leads city council with police board ties, while Hilburn ex councilman and former police chairman seeks to unseat him. LaHatte has served on both councils and chaired mayor pro tem. Dr Baskin enters his first city race as W A Fincher seeks reappointment.
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A. Ey Curtle
Frank Hiburn
LaHatte
Bor .Caunell
A Wo Raskin
W. A. Frocher
Fank. Hilburn
Roundman
M. T. LaHatte
W. A. Fincher
Dr. Baskin
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DR. B. Be, Pearce
Mom “Imaner
Dotte Des Cpanel
Chiep W. R. Joyner
Counsell
Second Ward
H. M. Beutell
Ean
Ward
Charles E. Harman
T. D. Lowwgind
Es Ward
Dr. Curtin
A. L. Curtin
Dr Quruz
Herale
Hye
Forthern
Vermont
Squire Winslow
Boston
Aid
Hata
Thomas L, Bishop
Councy Third
Battlefeld
Wight
A. Q. Adama
Barrett
J. F. Styron
Adams
Aaron M. Barrett
Charles A. Barrett
Comncil Ang
Water Board
Styron
Srkun
Council
Curtis
A Council
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L Cortis, Canataate Ton Alderman
T. Lahatte
Fin Werd
Hunnicutt & Co
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