Slaton Leads as Felder Supporters Predict Nomination
In Macon, Slaton’s supporters express confidence he will head to the convention with Hardwick’s votes likely to shift Felder into the Senate race. Early returns show Slaton leading in many counties, Felder gaining ground, and Harris and Smith securing decisive wins in others at the state level.
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Felder
Macon
John M. Slaten
Thomas W. Hardwick
Slaten
Hardwick
Slaton
Hos
Carr
Hutchens
Felder’s Friends
Thomas S Felder
Tom Hudson
Mr. Felder
Atlanta
Mr Hudson
Hanson
Nat Harris
Imlage N. E. Har
Harris
L. G. Hardman
McLendon
G. McLendon
usThi
Balne
Sktycosets
Achendon
Trammell
Ghirey
Trammella
Carranza hailed by Mexico City amid triumphal welcome
General Venustiano Carranza arrived in Mexico City to a massive, orderly crowd numbering well over 150000. He rode with staff to the national palace, received the keys of the city, and salutes fired from Chapultepec castle marked the start of his provisional presidency. Carranza pledged a new constitutionalist era as crowds cheered Union and Liberty. In Washington officials estimate Villa commands about 40000 troops in northern Mexico, with uncertainty over his immediate plans.
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Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Atzapotzalco
Carranza
Lve Carranza
Constitutionalat
Nck
Carrara
Atzacapotzalco
Sonora
City Limita
Chapultepec
Paso de la Reforma
National Palace
Gerranza
Union and Liberty
National Theater
Madero
Avenida
San Francisco
Plaza de Ln
General Carranza
Villa
Washington
Washington Government
Mexico
Sincr Huerta
How to Find Desirable Rooms or Board
The Constitution runs a Bureau of Boarding and Rooming House Information to aid the public. Clerks are ready to help locate desirable housing at no cost. Those with rooms or boarding houses can have listings quickly assisted by the bureau. Telephone numbers 3.5000 and 6001.
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Fsted
Constitution Boarding and Rooming House Information Bureau
Ati
Cardinals Preparing to Select New Pontiff
Mysterious trunk case in Oregon ties to Victor Innes and missing Beatrice Nelms and sister. trunk found in Alpine Texas suspected to contain clothing samples. Investigators traced fifty trunks from San Antonio June 20. no match yet. Beatrice Nelms letter to Marshall Nelms found, linking victims and Innes. Innes jailed in Eugene as federal officials pursue requisition from San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Texas
Alpine
Beatrica Nelms
Investigatora
Bexar County
Federal Secret Service
Fim
Victor Innes
Texas City
Marshall Nelma
Alphonso Newton
Portland
Ore
Marshall Nelms
San Francisco
John W. Nelms
Atlanta
Beatrice
Hiola
Inn “Gister
Nelms
Dennis
Innes
Eugene
Bell wins ninth district upset with large majority
Gatneaville Ga August 26 Special Congressman Thomas M Bell carries all but three counties in the ninth district defeating W A Charters for congress Charters carries Dawson Fannin and Towns while the rest vote to retain Bell at Washington Bell polls 42 convention votes 36 to 6 and a popular majority about 10000.
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Gatneaville
Thomas M. Bell
W. A. Charters
Congress
Mr. Charters
Dawson
Fannin
Towns
Mr. Bell
Washington
Bell
Conclave Planned in September After Pope Pius X Death
Rome report details the pope's death and sister Anna’s grief, the body laid in state, and a Vatican crowd. Cardinals gather to seal papers and prepare for a September conclave to elect a successor, noting the first papal election without foreign veto and Rampolla’s influence.
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Rome
Pepe Pius X
Anna
Amiel
Thame
Vatican
Pius X
Cardinala Della Volpe
Merry del Vat
Leo
Cardinal Della Volpe
Rapal
Sancta Maria
Rampolla
Pontif
St. Peters
Pope Pius
Cardinal Rampolla
Joseph Hirsch Dies in Atlantic City
Joseph Hirsch, long time Atlanta capitalist and civic leader, died in Atlantic City at 69 after a months long illness from heart failure. Born in Germany, he moved to Atlanta in 1868 and helped found Hirsch Brothers. He led Grady Hospital and the Hebrew Orphan Home, served as alderman, and held top posts at Parjan Paint and A L Weil Company. Funeral plans pending, body to return to Atlanta for services. survived by widow, a daughter, three sons, a sister, a brother, about thirty nephews and nieces, and four grandchildren.
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Joseph H. Afresh
Atlanta
Atlantic City
N. J
Hirschad
Hirsch
A. T Well
Savannah
Jack H
Milton M Hirach
Chicago
Elster
Yetta Guthman
Germany
Henry Hirsch
Hoe
America
Marietta
Ilirsch Brothers
Europe
Uirech
Hebrew Orphan Home
Grady Hospital
Grady
Elvic
Old Volunteer Fire Company
No 2
McCastin
Joyner
Cummings
James G. Woodward
Par Jan
A. L. Weil Company
Wholeanl Shoe Dealers
Fourth National Bank
Synagoge
Rabbi Marx
Washington Street
East Seventh Street
de Soto Apartments
Virginia Tobacco for British Troops
A dispatch from Paris reported that state tobacco factories are operating day and night to meet army needs. Large quantities of Virginia tobacco will be imported specifically for British troops serving on the continent.
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Virginia Tobacco
London
Reuter Telegram Company
Paris
Brussels Abandoned as Belgians Move to Antwerp
Army of the Belgians abandons Brussels to defend Antwerp amid German pressure. Reussels, Brusse ls falls to German forces. Government shifts seat to Antwerp after strengthening defenses. French and Russian reports claim mixed fronts with losses and retreats on various borders. Emperor William orders resistance to any Japanese moves toward Kiao-Chow.
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Brussels
Antwerp
No German Troops on French Soil
London reports August 21 that Germans finally occupy Brussels but advance in Alsace stalls. French recapture Muellhausen, after eighteen days of fighting no German troops on French soil. Eastern frontier shows outpost fighting indicating Russian concentration, with Austria tied to Russia and Serbia. No naval movements reported. Pope Pius death prompts peace appeals from Rome conclave seeking US aid. Berlin notes normal conditions. food prices fall and railways resume. William orders resistance to Japan over Kiaochow.
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London
Brussels
Alsace
Muelhausen
Germany
Austria
Russia
Servia
North Sea
Mediterranean
Pius
Rome
United States
Berlin
William
Japan
Kiao-Chow
French Troops Win in Alsace Says Brussels Falls
An official evening bulletin reports French forces in Alsace winning gains between Muelhausen and Altkirch while German cavalry occupy Brussels and Belgian troops retreat toward Antwerp. The Belgian army delays German Meuse crossing, Antwerp forts and Liege-Namur defenses bolster stubborn resistance as German forces press toward the Rhine.
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Paris
Brussels
Antwerp
Alsace
Muelhausen
Altkirch
Rhine
Lorraine
Seille
Marne
Meuse
Liege
Namur
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Judge Harris
M’lendon
Senator Smith
Joseph M. Brown
W. 2. Speer
F. L. Rainey
W. A. Wright
M. I. Brittain
Clifford Walker
J. D. Price
N. R. Broyles
A. W. Stephens
W. H. Terrell
Cardinals
Mrs. Innes
Ora
Congressman Bell
Pontiff
The
Joseph Hirsch
Grady Hospital Board of Trustees
Reussels
Belgium
Duke of Wellington
Quatre Bras
Waterloo
Bru
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