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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1914

Page

8

Harrison Denies Dulaney Charges On Southern Railway Coal Traffic

Washington July 27 President Fairbanks Harrison of the Southern Railway testified before a Senate naval affairs subcommittee denying Dulaney of Bristol Tenn that outside influences dictated coal rates or hindered coal movement to Atlantic ports. He described plans for a Charleston coal terminal and defended management against claims of improper conduct, asserting the policy served the Southern and industrial South with new facilities and better shipper access.

Washington Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Ben L. Dulaney Bristol, Tenn Southern Railway Company Atlantic Norfolk Fairfas, Harrison Dulaney Charleston Southern Railway Senate Committee Harrison Dullaney Board of Directors Southern Pennsylvania Railroad Sorthern Spencer South Knoxville Bristol Virginia and Southwestern Virginia and Southwestern Spenner Carolinas Iddieboro Morristown Tenn Finley Southern Halfways Company Norfolk and Western Tidewater Gregara Boutherm Railway Board of Directors Magnolia Cemetery Company Atlil Holston Corporation Cleveland, Cincinnati and Ohio

Malaria Investigator Von Ezderf Heads Southern Tour

Dr. R. Von Ezderf of the United States Public Health Service, stationed in Mobile, begins an extended tour of the southern states to conduct malaria investigations. His first stop is Little Rock Arkansas where a team of investigators operates, then South Carolina with Senior Surgeon Carter, followed by North Carolina Mississippi and northern and southern Alabama.

Mobile, Ave von Ezderf United States Pubic Health Service Mobile von Ezder Little Rock Ark South Carolina Carter North Carolina Mississippi Alabama

Ohio Negro Urged for Johnsons Place

Washington July 27 Special Senator Atlee Pomerane of Ohio urged the president to appoint Sally Jones a negro lawyer of Springfield as recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia to succeed Henry Lincoln Johnson the negro lawyer of Blaby who formerly held the position. The president will name a negro for this place is believed certain but may wait until after adjournment to avoid a fight over confirmation by southern democratic senators. Jones has the endorsement of Governor Cox of Ohio and the democratic state chairman for the place.

Washington Atlee Pomerane Ohio Sally Jones Springfield District of Columbia Henry Lincoln Johnson Blaby Tr Ip Congress Senate Jones Cox

Loyal Order of Moose to Dedicate New Home in Baltimore

The supreme council of the Loyal Order of Moose met in Milwaukee and announced a September 7 dedication in Baltimore with Vice President Marshall at the ceremony. The twenty sixth annual international convention opened tonight.

Baltimore Milweskee Wis Supreme Council Loyal Order of Moosa Marshall Order

Mid-Summer Excursion From Atlanta to South Georgia

The August 6 trip on the 4 8 A Railroad serves a dual purpose as a Seashore vacation and Crop Inspection ride through Georgia’s developing coast. It highlights 100 percent yields in South Georgia with bumper melons cotton corn and crop prospects. The coast plain offers easy tilling of loamy soil and large or small tracts, appealing to farmers and urban travelers alike.

Atlanta South Georgia Georgia Ee Farm A. B Rena - IN GO. P Sir Austell Blau Y Atlante

Slaton Defends Tax Equalization in Georgia Speech

Governor Slaton spoke in Covington addressing Newton county citizens on tax equalization. He defended state finances, praised local schools, and urged fair taxation of hidden property while noting convicts on roads and reduced dog tax impacted revenue. He lauded women taxpayers and rural landholders, aiming to win Newton county votes for Senate.

Covington Slaton Meador Georgia Miledgeville State Dept Newton County Slaten New York Bovernor Gladstone Hockdale Bartow Yast Senate

Rich Young Bachelor Faces Grave Charge

Rome Ga July 27 Special Serious charges are made in Floyd superior court by B F Kensler of Chattooga county against Foster Selman a wealthy young bachelor of Floyd county Kensler seeks 4000 damages and 600 attorney fees claiming that under a promise of marriage Selman betrayed his daughter Soira Kensler and she is about to become a mother Selman denies guilt but criminal action is taken in Chattooga county and he is bound over to the next term of Chattooga superior court on a 1000 bond The civil suit in Floyd superior court is filled with sensational allegations and concerns a two year courtship culminating in a 1914 proposal and alleged ruin of the young woman The case has created a sensation in the area with both families well known.

Rome Floyd Superior Court B.F. Kensler Chaticoxa County Foster ‘Selman Floyd County Kensler Selman Soira Keasler Amy Biss Keaster Wes

Whitman Seeks Multimaterial Nomination in Republican Primary

District Attorney Charles Whitman announces his petition for multimaterial nomination in the Republican primary. Kim issues the statement naming Harvey D. Hinman as involved. Whitman says Roosevelt backing could have occurred if he complied with Colonel Roosevelt’s demands.

Fork Charles Whitman Atithe Kim Harvey D. ‘Hinman Whitman Theaders Roosevelt

Lurton Death Prompts Trading Names for Supreme Bench

The death of Justice Horace Harmon Lurton opens the path for President Wilson to name his first Supreme Court appointment. Speculation centers on Taft, Attorney General McReynolds, Tennessee figures, and national lawyers as likely successors, with diverse factions urging various candidates including Senator Shields, Frederick W. Lepffmann, and John W. Davis.

Justica Horace Harmon Lurten Wilson Euprema Justica Lurton Clarksville Tenn Supreme Court White Lamar Iela Justice Lurton al Shadea Taft Lurton Supreme Bench McReynolds Successsor Tennessee Jay Ce Lurton Shielda Iso Frederick W. Lepffmann St. Louis Niagara Falls John W. Davis West Virginia Mr. Davis

Speedway Site for New College Debate in Colleza Park

Residents of Colleza Park and nearby districts plan a meeting at Cox College Conservatory to press for locating a new Methodist university on the old Speedway grounds. A recent gathering in Hapeville raised about 83,800 with committees to seek more funds for a $100,000 pledge to the Methodist educational commission if the site is chosen. Prominent speakers include Judge R. F. Thompson, Professor Anderson, and mayors Huie and Lindsay.

Colleza Park Cox Speedway R. F. Thompson Anderson B. 5. Huie College Park C. H., Lindsay East Point Huie Constitution Speedaway Hape Methodist Educational Commission Anid Hapeville

Two Suspects Held For Train Robbery

Gulfport Mississippi July 27 Two men were arrested and held as suspects in the holdup of the Louisville and Nashville New York Limited train near New Orleans Friday night. Officers say one man resembles a robbers description and the names given are F C Wallston of Savannah and Ollia Hilson of Mobile. Savannah Ga July 37 The name I C Wallston held at Gulfport in connection with the holdup does not appear in the city directory. Neither Savannah police know of any such man.

Gulfport Miss Haldun Lotteville Nashville New York New Orleans F.C. Wallston Savannah Ollia Hilson Mobile I. C. Wallston Mise Louisville and Nashville New York Limited

Schmidt Wants New Trial in New York Case

In New York in July, Schmidt asks for a new trial claiming the girl was not murdered. Counsel argues the victim died after an operation and that the body was mutilated to prevent a scandal and protect the surgeon. Proceedings on the application will be heard in October.

New York Lang Soh Anna Aumullar Appiel Schmidts Ockober

Cooper speaks from top of table in Athens street

In Athens Georgia on July 27 John R Cooper spoke to about three hundred people from a table on Clayton Street advocating his senate candidacy. He criticized Governor Slaten and reporters, praised The News and The Georgian, and urged votes for the man closest to the common people. He predicted Harris would be Georgia's next governor and claimed Jos Brown was educated by elder Brown's university funding. A rumor that he would not speak kept many away.

Athens Clayton Street John R. Cooper Senate Slaten Mesars Hardwick and Welder Macon Atlanta Harris Georgia Jos Brown Brown Cobpar

Ireland in turmoil as home rule clashes escalate

Arthur Balfour and others blame police officials for yesterday’s violence between troops and civilians. Birrell defends the action, noting the mayor in command denied firing orders, whileRedmond Cecil and others call for ministers and officers to be hanged amid promises of a full inquiry.

Arthur’ d. Balfour Augustin Birrell Ireland Ansnstant Birreil King's Own William Redmond Robert Cecil Birrell Hoe

One Killed Four Hurt In Railroad Wreck Near Chattanca

One man died and four people were badly injured when train No 1 on the Queen and Crescent road derailed one mile south of Rookwood Tennessee. Baggagemaster John Long of Cincinnati was killed by scalding. Engineer Jeffreys and a fireman were injured. Two passengers suffered serious injuries. The injured were moved to Chattanca on a special train.

Chattanca Tenn Queen and Crescant Rookwood John Long Cincinnati Jeffreys

Doctor Killed While En Route to Aid Patient

In Cartersville Georgia on July 27 Dr W L Landrum of Taylorsville was shot and killed while driving to answer a professional call. Weston Jones and Watt Tinsley fired buckshot from two shotguns as the automobile passed Jones home, killing Landrum and wounding his brother in law. Jones and Tinsley surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Caloway who transported them to Cartersville for detention. The motive appears linked to a feud with Dr Landrum, with bad blood noted for several weeks and a defense likely to cite previous threats.

Cartersville Neva W. L. Landrum Taylorsville Weston H. Jones Watt. Tinsley Weston “Jones Weston Jones Dr. Landrum Landrum

Train Strikes Auto Killing Four Near Lake Forest

A Chicago and Northwestern train collided with an automobile north of Lake Forest, killing one woman and three men. The deceased are Mrs. Benham, James W. Benham, Bown W. Anderless, and W. P. Barring. Injured were George N. Miller, Mrs. Catherineager, Miss Alica Barler, and an unidentified man. The accident happened at a grade crossing while en route to an amusement park.

Chicago Lake,Forest James W. Benham Bown W. Anderless W. P. Barring George N.miller Catherine ®Ager Alica Barler

Jailed for Murder Boy Huffs Paint to Die

Hawkkineville Ga July 27. Harry Bee, a young white boy charged with killing his uncle with an ax months ago, attempted suicide by drinking paint in the jail yard Monday morning. He was to be tried at the August term of court.

Hawkkineville Spechni Harry Bee

Divorce Sought by Trixie Friganza Goettler in Chicago

Mrs Trixie Friganza Goettler files suit against Charles A Goettler alleging cruelty and non support She claims he refused to work and caused her to pay large sums to settle debts he contracted The case arises in Chicago with July 27 filing date and stage name noted for Friganza

Chicago Trixie] Goettler Trixie Friganze Charles A. Goettler

Walking Thro' Winlow Girl Is Badly Hurt

Columbus Georgia July 3 special. Margaret Crane ten year old daughter of Robert J Crane walked through a second story window mistaking it for a door and fell to the ground at 3 am. Both arms broken and a cut on the chin. Injuries not expected to be fatal.

Columbus Margaret Crane Robert J. Crane

Tragic Family Shooting Ends in Suicide in Boston

Thomas E. Dalton a clerk at the East Boston district court shot and killed his five week old daughter Prisellla seriously wounded his wife and five year old son Joseph then killed himself Dalton had been at home two months amid a nervous breakdown The child remained in critical condition while Mrs Dalton was expected to recover Dalton shot the children as they slept

Boston Thomas E. Dalton East Prisellla Joseph Dalton

Notable Moultrie County Leader Dies After Long Service

W B Adams prominent county figure dies at 68 after decades as county commissioners chairman and legislator. He leaves wife ten children across several Georgia towns. Funeral held at his home with ministers from Baptist and Presbyterian churches officiating. Additional obituaries note Mrs T M Hicks buried, Thomas W Vinson dies at 77 in Phenix City, and Miss Minerva Green and others passings in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Moultrie W. B. Adams Upson Thad J. W I. Grady Ethel Lois Annis

Telluride Wall of Water Destroys Buildings and Drowns Two Women

Telluride Colorado on July 27 reports a ten foot wall of water from a cloudburst swept through the Cornet canyon dam area, drowning two women and leaving sixty families homeless. About a hundred buildings were wrecked or damaged, with damage estimated at 169,900 dollars. Centred residents sought shelter in public structures as the town remained flooded yet the danger of further rise reduced.

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Tobacco Habit Easily Conquered in Three Days

A New Yorker with wire experience touts a book on banishing tobacco or snuff habits in three days. Benefits cited include calmer sleep, clear eyes, normal appetite, strong memory, and increased efficiency. The author Ed Woods of 544 Sixth Ave offers a free book by mail to applicants.

Wire Experience Ed Woods Sixth Ave Hia

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