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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1914

Page

11

CANDIDATES RALLY FORCES AHEAD OF GEORGIA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

In Macon Georgia August 28 special report governors Slaten and Hardwick head to the state democratic convention set for Tuesday Felder already in town with plans to boost his short term senatorial bid He vows strong support from his forces and has booked the Volunteer Armory as headquarters Local supporters name committees and prepare life sized campaign banners including a 6 foot photo of Governor Slaton at Hotel Lanier The political maneuvering hints at a possible special convention to name a short term senator from among four candidates with each nominee to name delegates in counties they carry Dr J L G Hardman expected to challenge several counties that backed Judes Harre for governor.

Macon Georgis Slaten Thomas W Hardwick Felder Hardwick Drum and Bugle Corps Slaton Hotel Lanier Horas JL. G Hardman Judes Harre

Pottle Brothers Weigh Opposing Sides In Macon Convention

Albany judge Robert Pottle and Milledgeville solicitor general Joe Pottle, brothers with different factions, seem headed to oppose each other for temporary chairman of the state Democratic convention in Macon. Robert backs Governor Slaton, while Joe supports Congressman Tom Hardwick.

Robert Pottle Albany Court of Appeals Joe Pottle Milledgeville Baldwin County Macon Robert Pottie Slaton Tom Hardwick Hardwick Tun Hermen LG Hardman Secomd N E Harris Dempsey Hotel Mecan Harris Hard Mano

Dr Horace Grant Charged After Brick Incident

Aurilla Burden testifies a tin can and brick struck her near the doctor’s porch at 72 Walton. She identifies Dr Horace Grant of 72 Walton as the assailant, while Cobb Brown, R L Brown, Cr Jordan of 80 Walton and W R Grambling of 2 Walton back the claim. Grant denies the accusations as witnesses describe two weeks of noisy protests from pedestrians. The case, in recorder’s court, bound over for assault and battery with bond set at 100 dollars.

Recorders Court Aurilla Burden Horace Grant Watton Ausilla Grant C Cobb R L. Brown Cr Jordan Walton W R Grambling

Coast Line shops to spend half million here

Waycross Ga August 28 Special reports confirm an ACL repair shop extension in Waycross with a foundation contract awarded to a North Carolina firm. A fifty thousand dollar freight terminal addition is approved and fifteen miles of track will be laid. Total expenditures approach a half million dollars.

Waycross Ga Offreiz Immeria Acli Waycross North Carolina

Murder fund raised to slay Breathitt sheriff in Kentucky trial

August 28. In the Red Tom Davidson murder trial the defense rested as Doc Smith testified he was among those who fired at Edward Callahan former Breathitt county sheriff. Smith said Davidson talked of a murder fund to pay the killers. Davidson denied the charges on the stand as the defense prepared to rest and the jury was expected to hear the case next.

Winchester Red Tom Davidson Edward Callahan Breathitt County Doc Smith Nat Callahan Hie Davidson Callahan Smith

First Ship Qualifies Under Registry Law Under American Flag

The Moldegaard built in Norway in 1900s qualifies under the new registry law to fly the American flag. Registered today in the customs house with Ocean Freighting of this city, the vessel is manned by American officers as mandated.

Norway Osean Freightling Customs House Ling Moldegaard New York

Baez Inaugurated as Provisional Dominican Leader

Washington reports Professor Don Ramon Baez has been informally inaugurated as provisional president of the Dominican Republic after Berdas’s voluntary abdication. Dispatch to the State Department notes the provisional leadership amid chaotic post abdication tensions.

Washington Don Ramon Baez Dominican Republic Berdas State Department

Wright granted brief reprieve on Georgia gallows day

Blue Ridge Ga August one week respite halted the planned execution of John Wright as he stood on the gallows. Governor Slaton granted the delay at the request of Solicitor General Clay, with expectations a life sentence may follow.

Blue Ridge John Wright Sher Slaton Clay

Waycross Man Loses Fight For Daughter

Waycross Georgia detail reports Joseph Graupe lost his bid in Buffalo to gain custody of his 7 year old daughter who has lived with her Buffalo grandfather since infancy. Graupe, who moved from Chicago after his wife died, appealed habeas corpus but Justice Taylor said the father was not declared unfit. Graupe will appeal and remain in Buffalo.

Waycross Ga Joseph Groupe Supreme Court Buffalo Groupe Chicago Wacross Taylor Graupe Buttelo Cass

Pellagra Sufferer Commits Death by Own Action in Lanett

Burdett, a pellagra patient from Lanett Alabama, took her life at home after spending time ill and occasionally delirious. This marked her third suicide attempt, and she leaves a husband and several children.

Pellagra West Point Ga Burdett Lanett

Reynolds Attacked in Speech by Morris

Washington August 28 Senator Morris of Nebraska spoke nearly four hours in executive session opposing confirmation of Attorney General McReynolds and a justice of the supreme court. Action on the nomination was deferred until tomorrow. The Justice Department gave no response to the senate resolution seeking a report from Morrison and Pawlin on Standard Oil. Publication of the report is deemed incompatible with the public interest. investigators and the attorney general are in accord and the inquiry continues.

Washington Morris Nebraska Senate McReynolds Supreme Court Department of Justice Morrison and Pawin Standard Oil

Thrown Over by Girl Ends in Murder Suicide in Bronx

In New York a Philadelphia man Charles Rudolph shot and killed nurse Emma Russell in her Bronx apartment then killed himself. He died at the hospital threshold. Rudolph had hoped to marry Russell after a prior separation and claimed a divorce from his wife. The two had planned to visit a lawyer and proceed with the suit, but Russell changed her mind.

New York Charles Rudolph Philadelphia Emma Russell Bronx Rudolph Miss Russell Noa Misa Russell

Chauffeur Charged With Theft Of Auto

J M McClain a 19 year old chauffeur living at the Carrollton apartments was bound over on a $100 bond for auto theft. Detectives Shaw Alten Kirk and Carter say he was connected with a gang that has taken many Atlanta cars. The car belonged to KB Spencer of 301 Forsyth building and was taken from the street on August 20. McClain admitted delivering the car to Calhoun Georgia but said a Birmingham traveling salesman furnished it. He claimed to have driven the car as the employer’s chauffeur in Atlanta for several days and to Calhoun at the seller’s direction.

J M. McClain Carrollton Shaw, Alten Kirk Carter Atlanta K B&b Spencer Forsyth Building McClain Calhoun Birmingham

Manush's Babies Win Second Half Pennant

Frank Manush former Cracker third sacker and manager of the Albany Babies piloted the team to the second half pennant in the South Atlantic league. They beat Columbus while Savannah defeated Charleston, earning the title regardless of today's result. The Babies and Savannah Indians will begin a seven game series next Monday to decide the league champions. Atlanta fans expressed joy at Manush's success.

Frank Manush Phil Wells Albany Babies Columbus Savannah Charleston Manush Habion Savannah Indians Atlanta Gulls Indians Golls Llewellyn Smallwood Spade Mayer Marshall Llewellyn Smith Moran

National Union vs St James Amateur Title Clash at Ponce

National Union and St James meet at Poncs de Leon park this afternoon for the amateur title series second game. St James won the opener 2 0 and today admission is 25 cents with ladies free.

National Union St. James Ponce St James Poncs de Leon Park

Montgomery Chattanoga Fall Behind In Rain Shortened Toss

In a rain halted Southern League game Chattanooga took a two run lead after August 24, but Montgomery could not recover as Graber and Montgomery bats struggled. Final score honors went to Chattanooga with rain ending play after five innings.

Montomery Aim Graber Chattanoga Montgomery Vickors Johnston Montgomerey Beare Iffastace Beker Dalyl Atoaozo Chansh Parkens Snedrik Donee Howellp Bistrip Chattanooge Oie Mobile Townsend Nashville Berger Owells Perrys W .McKavanaugh Southern Association Bingit Tewdo Bergerp Hors Scora Mopila Nash Errora Perry O'Dell Chicks Barons Birmingham Ala Buck Quirlen Hawigrove Memhis Memphis

Hammond Alfriend Meet in Hanson Cup Finals at Capital City Club

Hammond will face Alfriend in the Hanson Cup final at the Capital City Country Club Brookhaven course. The match proceeds today at the Brookhaven venue for the G W Hanson trophy.

Hammond Winter Alfriend Hanson Brookhaven

Today’s games spark scattered matchups across leagues

The schedule lists multiple intriguing showdowns across the American, National, and Federal Leagues with teams such as Chicago versus Washington, Cleveland versus Philadelphia, Detroit and New York, Boston in St. Louis, and other pairings including Brookin, Pittsby, Phiina, Cincinnati, and more. The fragmentary text hints at a broad, though unclear, set of city matchups and rivalries.

Southern Leagua New Orla Chattan Monty Noshe Mobita Memphis South Atlantic Augvata Columbia Albany Columbus Macon Charleston Savannah Chicago Cleveland Detroit New York Soula Reston National League Brookin Pittsby Phiina Cincinnati Boston St. Louie Federal League Indianaps Kong Cit St la Pits Bolte Buffato Brookiva LPC Philadela New Or al Boatus Aa Ag Ca Mobile Tell Atlanta Haahvilleer St Lovie Bemonts Montgome National League Cluas Albany A Chartenn St Lowia Fa Eolumba BS Chicago Bos Columbia Otmelnnad Philadela AY Augusta Jackson

Tennis Semifinals Set At Newport In Prolonged Championship

The Newport RI lawn tennis championship narrowed to San Francisco and Philadelphia as McLoughlin remains a strong favorite. Fottrell faced Clothier, Williams beat Behr, Clothier defeated Johnson, and Fottrell eliminated Fouchard while Behr and Griffin split sets. An invitation mixed doubles saw Mrs Bishop and Miles defeat Sears and Brookes.

Newport RI San Francisco Philadelphia Mo McLoughlin BF Fettrell HS Norris Williams II William J Clothier Fottrell Whama Ana Clothier McLoughlin Clothier Williams Willams Todey Karl Behr Behr GJ Griffin Wallace Johnson G Fouchard New York Frank Bishop N W. Miles Boston Misa Eleanor Sears Norman B Brookes Australia

Augusta Man Shot By His Father In Law

Augusta on August 28 a man named H Casnahay shot his son in law SW Inglett. Both are white. The gun used bird shot and did not kill the victim. after removal the elder man and the wounded man were taken into custody. The shooter charged his son in law with deserting his wife.

Augusta H Casnahay SW Inglett

Double-Header Rained Out and Twin Bill on Sabbath

Rain cancels two New Orleans Pelicans double-headers with a plan for two games today and a Sunday twin bill. Details note Dick Jeminans parlors as the venue and two 2 oclock starts, while team changes include Halden joining the Birmingham series and Parker with Ouachita College bound.

Ileana Pelicans Dick Jeminans Maosball Oelock

White Sox end Athletics streak with 8 5 victory

Chicago breaks Philadelphia seven game win streak by defeating the Athletics 8 to 5 in a game that resumed in the sixth inning. Batteries Acott Cicotte Schalk for Chicago and Wyckoff Schang for Philadelphia. Umpires Evans and Sheridan.

White Sox Athletics Philadelphia Chicago Paliadelphia Acott Cicotte Schalk Plank Wyckoff Schang Evans Sheridan

New Delegates Named in Terrell County

Dewson Ga August 28 Special Observing long standing county precedents Judge Edwards chairman of the Ferrell county executive committee appointed last Monday delegates and alternates to the state convention Friends of Hon 68 elder not entraffled with those appointed requested Chairman Edwards to call a meeting of the county executive committee The committee met here this morning and elected as delegates H A Patty of Dawon and J J Lewie of Lesser and selected as alternates W A McLain J W Tilley WL Pace W 3 Thornton AW Fleming Ef for Ian and B D Bowman

W A. McLain J W. Tilley WL. Pace Thornton Fleming Ian B.D. Bowman

Rabies 4 Foxes 3 as Albany clinches South Atlantic league half

Albany defeated Columbus 4 3 on August 28 to clinch the second half title of the South Atlantic league and earn a shot at Savannah in the league finals. Columbus had 16 hits but costly errors aided Albany. Redding pitched steady for Albany with little run support from his team.

Foxes Columbus Albany Savannah Charleston Redding Imnings

Rifle shooting meets Nevada trophy match at 600 900 1200 yards

Seaght Novaenees coasted to an aggregate 145 of 160 across 600 900 and 1200 yard ranges as Captain W H Richard of the Winchester Rifle and Gun Club claimed the Nevada trophy in a field of 75. Captain K K Vy Casey of Pennsylvania won the officers and inspectors match with 6 Peter 8 Lund and William H Tord of the Marine Corps pairing on the New Jersey two man team match posted a total of 189.

Buffalo Beats Brooklyn In Sixth Inning Comeback

Buffalo scores the deciding run in the sixth to edge Brooklyn as Moran and Blair pair up against Maxwell and Land Watson. The game ends with Buffalo 6 Brooklyn 2 and a late three-base miscue by Brooklyn.

Buffalo Brooklyn Hortswild Hcore Moran Blair Maxwell Land Watson

Dr Giddings Loses Finals in Golf Championship

Bethlehem New Jersey August 28 AG Giddings of Atlanta Georgia fell five down in the final round to Joseph Hunter of the Essex County Country Club in the annual club championship golf event.

Bethlehem N J AG Giddings Atlanta Blaw Joseph Hunter Essex County Country Club

Welch at Hayes Brothers Promises 10 Percent to Charity

Today at Hayes Brothers, 9 Peachtree Street, a charity offer: ten percent of all cash income goes to Al Cracker captain. The same ten percent is credited on the entire charge account balance when the account is settled.

Welch Ball Park Hayes Brothers Peachtree Street al Cracker Hale

Futurity Stakes at Saratoga Labor Day Preview

The Futurity Stakes for two year olds at Saratoga on August 28 faces a field of fifteen or more if the track allows. Expected starters include Trial by Jury Garbage Pollak Harry Jr The Finn Pixy Spun Glass Trojan Panson Sally and Joey Marquette Polish a Madden bred colt carries the Louis Winans coaster.

Saratoga N Saratoga Track Tomior Garbage Pollak Harry Jr the Finn Pixy Glass Trojan Panson Sally Joey Marquette Polish Louis Winans

Atlanta Champs Rout Cedartown In Aug Baseball Clash

Amateur league action sees the Atlanta Champs defeat Cedartown 11 to win the August series opener as Cedartown quits late after lack of support. The Aug 28 report notes Hamptonville Winn and Ronpville ventures with Terre Haute and Palmetto results as part of a broad county slate.

Morosian and Intersta league results report

Brevity of results across leagues with scores including Durhmn 3 to 4 loss and Charlotte winning, plus matches in Buffie J City, Foronto Newerk, Provce i Manreal, and additional games at Waco Dallas Pallas and Roanoke with varied outcomes.

Internstivial League Buffie J City Foronto Newerk & Roeher Provce i Manreal Baltre Lewisville Virginia Teague Forfolk Parish Newt Newa Rich Petersburg Roanoke Waco Dallas Pallas & Waco Juston San Anto Galva Fort Werth Auatin

Cow Goes for 5010 at Devon Sale in Guernsey Herd

Edward B Gassaits herd of blooded Guernsey cattle at Devon sold today the cow Rilma adjudged champion butter fat producer by American Guernsey club tests last April. Mr Rilma produced 196895 pounds of milk last year with 1083 5 pounds of butter fat.

Philadelphia Mav Rilma American Guernsey Club Edward B Gassaits Guernsey Devon

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