Atlanta Elects In Hot Primary Across City Races
Voters faced a high stakes Democratic primary with major contests for alderman school board and council, as candidates argued reforms in the police system and city finances. Rallies in multiple wards highlighted turnout expectations near 14,000.
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John P. Haunson
City Democratic Executive Committee
Constitution
Atlanta
Marlavea Street
Pohdera Avenue
Pivor andyBass Streets
Williams Street
Stewart and Dill Avenues
Civic Forum Head Urges Hard Work For Victory
N Walker, chairman of the civic forum, active in councilmanic and aldermanic races, published a list of candidates and their stands on the majority banco report. He urged continued effort until polls close Wednesday night and warned against overconfidence or missing chances, stressing that workers must push for victory for those backing a civic clean-up.
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N Walker
Clyze Forum
Banco
Public-spirited leadership praised in Gaines remarks
In a continued campaign speech President Gaines extols Atlanta’s citizenry led by figures like Samuel M. Inman. He warns against selfish leaders who hoard wealth and influence, urging public service in schools libraries hospitals parks and community advancement for the city’s growth.
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Gaines
Camaign
Atlanta
Samuel M. Inman
Matey
Mr. Inman
Shea
Public Spirit Drives Atlanta Tax Increase Rally
Quotes rally speakers urging a tax rate increase to fund Atlanta schools and city services. Mayor Gaines Mrs Richardson and Mrs Wise address voters at Luckie Street High School as the Luckie Street Parent-Teacher Association endorses W L McCally for the board of education.
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Atlanta
Southeast
W. W. Gaines
Alonzo Richardson
Mra. Wise
Commercial High School
Luckie Street
O. H. Pucker
Parent-Teacher Association
W. L. McCally
Board of Education
George Slims
Standard Training School Opens in Macon Today
The Standard Training school for Methodist workers and teachers begins at Wesle yan college in Macon and runs through September 6. About fifty workers registered today with total enrollment expected near 200 tomorrow. Lecturers include Rev W W Carroll and Dr C G Hounswell with courses on teaching methods, organization of Sunday School, and Bible lands.
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Macon
Wesleyan College
North
South Georgia
J. M Outler
Roberta Smith
W. B. Dillard
North Georgia
Worl
Willette Allen
Atlanta
Marie McDonald
Columbia
Clay E Smith
Little Rock
Ark
HR. Stanford
The
Methodist Church, South
Nashville
Tenn
Lois Rogers
Wesleyan
W. W. Carroll
C.G Hounswell
Nashville, Tenn
W. A. Shelton
Emory University
Bunco Scandal Voiced At Atlanta Meeting
Judge Hill recounts being swindled by Floyd Woodward's bunco band and appeals for police aid. Speakers attack Chief Beavers and expose alleged political cliques protecting crooks. Councilman Bacharda criticizes Aldine Chambers over a Peachtree widening deal, linking their law firm to daily ads.
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Floyd Woodward
Bunco
Judge Hi
John Wilson
Beavers
Mr. Wilson
York
Banco
Alvin Richards
Baker
Bacharda
Aldine Chambers
Aldine
Peachtree Street
Fulton County Reporter
Chambers, Rilcharda & Dickey
Sumter Plans Market Campaign in Georgia
Sumter county farmers meet at the courthouse to organize a sign-up drive under a marketing program. A long list of local officials and farmers forms the committee tasked with developing the campaign strategy and outreach effort.
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Methus
New York
Georgia
Dean Dente
Citizens Insurance Company of Missouri
ST. Louis
Missouri
Pierce Building
Train derailment disrupts Augusta region coal cars
Savannah Ga August 30 nine freight cars derailed on the main line near Govor delaying the month’s train arrivals. The cars were loaded with coal and naval stores and interrupted the perfect schedule all through the month.
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Savannah
Spezial
Govor
Last services today for H. W. Palmer
Funeral services for Judge H E W Palmer longtime Georgia lawyer and former Southern Bell executive will be held at his home 64 Cleburne Avenue at 3 p m with Dr J E Dickey and Dr W F Glenn officiating Interment will be in West View Cemetery Pal mer died after lunch Monday from apoplexy at his office He was born in Greene County Georgia in 1854 and had a long career in Emory College Waynesboro Atlanta and with Thompson Houston Electric and Southern Bell He is survived by several children and many relatives including Rev Rembert G Smith Mrs Greene Johnson Monticello and James Feagin among others Also notes a washing machine mechanism invention for laundries may be mentioned in the end.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Besi
Cleburne Avenue
W. F. Glenn
West View Comery
Addison Maupin
F. &. Montague
J. Epps Brown
Robert A. Hemphill
W C. Cotes
Walter T Colquitt
W. M. Nixon
Linton K. Starr
Norman C Miller
Hunt Chipley
Palmer
P C. Taylor
Telephone Company
Elmore Palmer
Emory College
Greene County
Georgia
Harlem
Waynesboro
Emma Stone
G .W. Stone
Atlanta
McDaniel
Ani
Thompson-Houston Electric Company
General Electric Company
South Georgia
T. P Feagin
Atlana
Amd
Olin Feagin
Emory University
Atlanta council meeting sparks PTA voting dispute
Mrs Z V Peterson writes the Atlanta Constitution about a Parent Teacher Association clash over how the council voted on endorsing candidates for the board of education. She notes members could vote as individuals but were blocked, and argues the council should not be bound to associations to act. The piece highlights contention around McCalley's endorsements and the 1921 term context.
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Etheridge
Maddox
Garner
Civic Forum
Chamber of Commerce
V. Peterson
Atlanta Council
Parent-Teacher Association
W. FE. Afenley,Jr
Board of Education
Penls
Indorge Metailey
Parent-Teacher Well
Parent-Teacher Council
Aml
McCalley
Duertion
Parent Teacher Associations
Parent- Teacher Council
Parent-Teacher Associations
McCulley
Stewart
McCaller
B Turman
Alit
Community sentiment favors McCalley in school race
Mrs Turman reported that Milton Avenue voters and district associations expressed support for Mr McCalley over Mrs Helmer. Seventeen associations abstained while sixteen endorsed McCalley and two favored none. Z Y Peterson notes the Monday meeting marked a clear victory for McCalley in the school election contest.
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Th Avenue School
City
Idene Hight
War
Cal
Turma
Milton Avenue School
Actons
Miley
McCalley
Helmer
Mac Calley
Z. VY. Peterson
Liquor Confiscated and Negro Is Jailed
Detectives Cody and Mosley seized one and a half gallons of whisky Tuesday night at 11 o clock during a raid on Fred Wilson aged 24 colored at his Granger Street home. Wilson is held on a whisky possession charge.
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Mosley
Fred Wilson
Granger Street
Wilson
Big Cut in Ginning Prices in Terrell County
Americus Ga August 30 Special The price for ginning at Far rot in Terrell county near Here has been cut to 1 a bale from 3 75 per bale and will continue through the ginning season. Bagging and ties are supplied by the ginner and the low ginning price covers most costs.
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Americus
Farrot
Terrell County
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