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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
13
Brown supporters claim a sweeping victory margin statewide as Governor Brown faces Senator Smith. The Smith camp disputes, insisting Brown cannot exceed about eighty counties. Voters in Cobb, Fulton, and other counties are urged to back Brown to balance urban and rural interests tomorrow.
The Atlanta post office reports a gain of 143 265 in postal receipts for the year ending June 1924, rising from 171 724 last year to 238 011 in the prior fiscal period. The figures reflect a steady increase, with post office finances cited amid local political events and street activity in Fulton County.
James M Vandergriff, a crippled Confederate veteran, appeared in police court with crutches seeking probation instead of a fine after admitting to drinking with younger men. His daughters Maude and Cue urged fines, but he vowed to endure probation to spare them. The judge placed him on probation, not a fine, hoping to deter future lapses.
WGC Peebles of Western Union told the Rotary Club Atlanta has become the fourth largest telegraph center in the United States behind New York Chicago and St Louis. He cited an average of 1 089 233 messages per month with 19192 from Atlanta. The payroll and staff details were outlined as part of the company’s local operations.
Dr D S Harper a young physician of 100% North Fizer street confessed Tuesday to stealing a $200 diamond ring from the body of Frank K Aram who died in Candlevanne weeks earlier. The confession cleared a baffling mystery as the solitaire disappeared soon after Aram’s death. Harper was bound over in the recordess court under larceny from the house. his bond was set at $000.
Slaton forces claim near total victory in a convention battle as speculation centers on county counts. Judas Me Newell asserts a Slaton land slide is likely with many counties to be won while opponents spark debate over numbers and support. Governor Laton is praised for firm tactics and public backing amid intensifying campaign signals.
Henri G Chapmin of 284 Sunset was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a bridge approach over Marie Street. He was rushed to town in a locomotive and ambulance, placed unconscious in a switch engine, then transported to Forsyth Street viaduct hospital with doctors reporting his condition serious.
In Decatur Georgia, HM Rutherford Brown a salesman fled two voluntary petitions in bankruptcy. The case was heard Monday in the United States District Court in Atlanta. The assets and debts were listed at 1812004 with no assets.
About 75 Maxwell dealers from Georgia met at the Analog Hotel for a three hour session and banquet to view a four reel moving picture showing the manufacture of the 1915 Maxwell model From Molten Steel to Automobile. The film was well received and contracts for 4000 cars were placed. The event featured remarks by CH Booth and George R Napier and included attendance by notable dealers across Georgia and several named cities.
Massengale cites Northen sketch to show Harris founded a state tech school. The narrative traces the push for a technology college, its legislative actions, committee investigations, and ultimate establishment in Atlanta, with Harris as a central proponent and long-time chairman of the first commission. The school becomes a model for southern technical education and a shift from agriculture to manufacturing.
Walter Mangum campaign manager for Randolph Anderson said the campaign is closed and confident Anderson will win the governorship. He expects Anderson to carry Tulton Floyd Richmond Muscogee and Chatham by large majorities, win a majority of four vote counties, and carry most counties in the Fourth, Seventh, and many in the Ninth. Reports from south Georgia show support rising for the youth candidate, with indications he will enter the convention well ahead of rivals and nominated on the first ballot.
Hon F H McMaster insurance commissioner of South Georgia will address the Southern States Life Insurance Company banquet next Friday at Druid Hills Golf Club. He is regarded as one of the ablest and most exacting insurance commissioners.
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