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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1914
Page
2
Cape Haitien July 17 General Leon Duque with government forces today recaptured from rebels the towns of Pere Du Midl and Miloc.
Government troops seized Fort Deronville and moved toward Guanaminth, the rebels main fort in Port au Prince Haiti. A July 11 outbreak sparked heavy firing as government forces quickly suppressed the uprising in the capital.
Gerald 9 and Alston Mc Carrick 11 of No 7 Pulliam street ran away Thursday morning and returned home Friday night with their brother Harold. They slept on Stone mountain during rain and survived on blackberries while wandering toward Atlanta before reuniting with family.
The city policemen received pay Friday for the first half of the month under a new system adopted by the police board. A small number favored returning to monthly pay, and a petition circulated but failed, with only eight of about 300 signing.
Cartersville Ga July 7 Special Hon J Randolph Anderson president of the senate and candidate for governor spoke at the Bartow county courthouse. He urged four year terms for governor and state officers with biennial sessions and no second term for the governor. He claimed unique concrete views on Western and Atlantic railroad policy and proposed taxing lessees to municipalities to cover court costs and jury services along the line due to railroad accidents and disputes.
Rome Georgia July 17 Special no trace has yet been found of George Woods a negro section hand wanted for the murder of Lee Wood a white man and for the stabbing of Gordon Kellett another white man at Summerville a few days ago Woods fled after the affray at the Summer Villa restaurant He is said to be armed with a rifle and pistol and is believed to have taken refuge in the hills across the Alabama line Lee Wood died soon after the cutting and Kellett with a back knife wound was improving today
At the annual Blue And Gray association meeting in Fitzgerald Georgia on July 17 officers were elected including Commander Lee Scot senior vice commander Marcus Luk junior vice commander Joel Thomas Burgeon Dr Tom White chaptal David Ewing adjutant and quarter master Ransom Mathews leader and standard bearer T A Judge was named in the report.
Friday's session of the house devoted to local and general bills, including a proposal to abolish the solicitor general and create a county attorney office, set as a special order for Monday. Various measures passed or were discussed, including funding for traveling expenses for committees, an oil painting commission for Senator Bacon, and a land title validation bill for park reservations in north Georgia.
A severe lightning bolt damaged a Methodlat church on Hazard hill Waycross on July 17. The strike destroyed the steeple and splintered the structure beyond repair. Nearby property owners were shocked by the event and its fallout.
Albany Ga July 17 Special Captain Jonn H Mock has been elected secretary of the Albany Chamber of Commerce to succeed Eugene B Adams 32d will enter upon his new duties next Monday Adams resigns to become manager of a 10 cent store opening here Mock lacks direct commercial experience but has training in lines essential to chamber work He will focus on better navigation of the Flint river up to Albany.
Carrollton, Ga July 17 Special Jon G R Hutchens candidate for the United States senate addressed a large audience at the courthouse this afternoon. Farmers from across the county attended. He praised opponents in a dignified way and stressed their former records as public officers while noting alleged contract violations with the state.
Athens Ga July 17 special in Milton P Jarnizan head of the department of animal husbandry of the State College of Agriculture leaves tomorrow with Captain C W Parker of Hilbert at the helm of the Georgia Live Stock and Dairy association on a trip to Town and Liboia to purchase two cartloads of bracdy mares for the farm of Elbert county Percherons will be bought. The lot has already been taken up by orders from the farmers in some communities more than one farmer buying a bred animal for breeding purposes.
New Orleans July 17 two more diseased rats were found as part of the fight against bubonic plague in the city. Federal officer Dr W Rucker led three public meetings with city officials and contractors, urging cleanup and showing protection methods. A rat infected in a produce district was reported along with another found at 444 Booth Rampart Street within the focus area. No new human cases were reported.
In Sl yerly Ga a county court found Tom Knox guilty of circulating a muttered report about a well known young white lady. He faced a fine after the accuser claimed malice while the girl’s father had the report corrected. The case drew much comment in the county.
The Macon Chamber of Commerce will send a delegation to Atlanta next Wednesday to oppose the anti-trust bill introduced by Representative Minter Wimberly. The measure mirrors Sherman law provisions and the chamber argues it would harm Georgia business with sweeping penalties. other state groups may join in opposition.
Athens July 17 Special Suit for damages of 16000 was filed against Athens Railway and Slectris for Silverstein of Atlanta a traveling man who says he was badly injured by a fall from a car The company says he dis mounted while the car was in motion The case centers on the firm ties as plaintiff is represented by Joseph Henry Lumpkin Jr and Carlisle Cobb while the defense is handled by E K Lumpkin Jr his brother and Judge Andrew Cobb an uncle of Carlisle Cobb
A wagon carrying two Negroes was struck and overturned by a street car near Bedford Place and Forrest Avenue around 7 20 last night. Guy Battle of 123 Reed Street and Andrew Thomas of 118 Bell Street sustained serious but non fatal injuries and received medical care at Grady Hospital.
Gus Castle longtime Harley Davidson manager in this city was elected southern director of the Federation of American Motorcycles at the national meeting in St Louis on Friday. He defeated F B Studds of Birmingham for the post.
Columbus Georgia faced a heavy rain and wind storm this afternoon causing damage to trees wires fences and a few houses. No injuries were reported though several out of town lines were down and the storm did not appear widespread.
Mrs Grace Graden, 24, who married at 18, sues for divorce alleging cruel treatment. Separated since April, she seeks custody of their four year old daughter Juanita. Suit filed by Moore and Branch.
A filing to the secretary of state requests changing the Citi zens' Bank and Trust company to Commercial Bank of Athens. The bank has been reorganized with new officers including Andrew Erwin as president and Harvey Stovall as cashier.
Atlanta was chosen Friday for the 1915 convention of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers. Delegates from Atlanta led the bid, with Mr and Mrs Fred Houser and others among those attending in Duluth. The officers elected included J J Randell of Chicago as president and C E B Doty of Cleveland as vice president.
Mrs. Whitney Mate Ryle seeks divorce from W. F. Ryle after claiming he pinched her arm until bruised when she attended choir practice with her sister and returned home at 2:30 a.m. She requests custody of their daughter Frances Adeline and both temporary and permanent alimony. Attorneys Batchelor and Cheatham filed the suit.
Masons of Chattooga county will meet in Trion for their annual convention next Wednesday and Thursday. Distinguished Masons from across the state will deliver addresses including G R Hutchens James W Taylor John W Maddox Robert L Calding Henry Banks Max Meyerhardt and M Rose. An interesting program has been arranged. Dolly Varden Flour advert mentions a regional grocer faced trouble over satisfying ladies.
Home Ga July 11 Special The Floyd County tax equalization board reports a $1,686,000 rise in taxable values after a thorough canvass. Many properties saw higher valuations than owners had returned, and the upbeat report hints at a likely tax rate reduction next year due to increased revenue. The result underscores the beneficial effects of the new tax equalization law.
Gordon Street Church will host Girls Day at Sunday school with Miss Davie Grint supervising the girls of the school. Miss Verner Ruth Harris will deliver the principal address at Gordon Street Banti. The church sits at the junction of Lucila Avenue and Gordon Street.
A Hart gathering focused on agricultural cooperation rather than politics. Li-Jerecius Saveral of the State College of Agriculture spoke as Hartwell residents joined a rousing meeting to form a county stock association. The group aims to improve dairy and beef cattle, hops, and mules and horses, and to collaborate on selective breeding programs.
In Augusta Georgia on July 17 a large majority of the local bar signed an endorsement for Judge Henry C Hammond who seeks reelection to the superior bench of the Augusta circuit.
Mrs Phebe Cols of Went Ba Cky Mich describes severe facial eczema lasting months. After failed prescriptions, Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap provided relief. skin cleared to smooth, clear condition. Trial samples available from Resinol Department 29 R Baltimore.
Numerous properties in Fulton County Georgia were advertised for tax sale on the first Tuesday in August 1914 at the courthouse door in Atlanta. Parcels include land lots in 24th and 17th districts, Arrowood division, College Park, and south Atlanta, with listed owners and tax years. Properties were levied against for state and county taxes owed and expected to be sold to satisfy those liens.
A long list of tax sale descriptions for multiple parcels in Fulton County Georgia. Properties include city lots in Atlanta Ward 2 and Ward 3, land in the 14th and 17th districts, and parcels fronting streets such as Clermont Avenue, Gordon Street, Lithonia, and Marietta Road. Values reference taxes for the year 1912 and 1917, with notices of levies on the properties of various owners including Wm. Castle, Nancy E Crawford Estate, S M Davis, Helen Crocker, Mabel Moody, J W Dollar, and others, announcing public sale at specified times and places.
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