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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1916
Page
23
Arkansas City reports one of the state’s greatest floods. About 100000 acres of fertile land inundated in the southeast. Villages disappear and towns like Clarendon and Lake Village fear destruction as levees weaken under the rising waters.
C W Mangum announces candidacy for reelection as Fulton County sheriff. He cites past service since 1900, a strong deputy corps, and a record of prompt paper service, careful prisoner handling, up to date records, and courteous public treatment. He pledges continued efficient administration and thanks supporters.
Flood danger looms as embankments strain at Chicot Lake and White River levees. Arkansas City risks inundation while refugees gather on high ground. Levees hold but labor shortages threaten ongoing defense and relief efforts.
An accident on the Georgia railroad was averted when the contractor on the train from Union Post heard an unusual sound. He stopped the train near a long trestle a short distance from the station and found a wheel loose from the main passenger coach. The train was halted within about ten yards of the trestle as the issue was discovered.
Governor Harris called for action to stamp out lynching after an Atlanta Constitution interview and statewide letters urging stronger enforcement. The effort seeks broader executive latitude and possible or pending legislation to curb lynching, with a push for closer law enforcement coordination and potential county liability reforms.
New York February 5 Senator Hamilton Lewis predicted at a banquet that the end of the war will see Great Britain and Germany unite for commercial purposes, forming a united opposition to America in the Orient and South America. He warned that enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine would provoke American troubles and that European nations would deny the United States guardianship in South America while preparing forces there. He also claimed Japan and Russia would ally against American encroachment and territorial aims in Germany and France.
Dr I G Hardman a Georgia governor candidate declares opposition to lynching and other mob crimes in a written reply to Rev Rembert G Smith of Marietta. He notes state law enforcement authority rests with the governor and pledges to uphold law and order as a law abiding citizen of Georgia.
A jury returned not guilty verdicts in the disjointed murder case involving Mrs Mohr and two Black defendants. Judge Brearns instructed the panel on accessorial guilt and required separate verdicts for Brown Spellman and the woman. The court examined principals, confessions, and state’s witness credibility while urging impartial justice free of prejudice.
Lieutenant George Codere of the Canadian Expeditionary Force was condemned at Winchester for the murder of Sergeant Ozanne. The court martial found him guilty and sentenced him to death today.
Sylvester Ga February 5 Special The Worth county grand jury, still probing the jail removal and lynching of five negros in the Moreland murder case, did not adjourn but recessed Indictments may target Lee county participants for mob violence Five negroes were moved from Worth county jail to Lee county and hanged near Starkesville A white man, allegedly planted in the jail to aid the lynchers, is suspected The Lee county grand jury reportedly investigated but returned no indictments
An April evening program at 8 o clock features talks for boys to benefit their welfare. Speakers include Judge JD Tindall of the juvenile probation court and Rev HOH Proctor, with Miss Sibyl Moses and GW Holloway addressing boys and parents. The center is reserved for boys and all city youths are invited.
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