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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
8
The Georgia House defeated a measure by Mr Meadows to raise legislator per diems to seven dollars daily and speaker and senate president to ten, with mileage left at ten cents per mile. Debate cited debt payments and cost of living. bill failed 82 to 76.
Mrs Jonas Atwater filed suit in superior court seeking damages after her husband died following an open manhole near a telephone conduit. She claims Southern Bell Telephone and Liebman were at fault for failing to cover the hole and for the car backing toward the scene in a reckless manner.
Hon Clifford Walker of Monroe submitted his entrance fee to Secretary A Holm as he queued for a gubernatorial bid. He returns from a two week tour of ten mountain counties in north Georgia, predicting overwhelming support in the primaries. He notes Lumpkin farmers growing cotton on par with Walton county crops.
Burke in Waynsboro on July 28 shipped the first bale of 1314 pounds raised by WB Baxter. It was bought by R C Neely company of Midville at auction and classed fully middling, weighing 420 pounds. The bale was sent to Neely and Wilcox cotton factors in Augusta for sale.
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Rail road issues a pamphlet titled Own a Level Farm detailing a complete list of farms for sale along its line. It features pretty crop pictures and describes diverse crops in South Georgia to entice investors. Copies are free by writing to WW Graxton General Passenger Agent, Austell Building, Atlanta.
Halabridga Ga July 28 Special The tax equalizers of Decatur county added 506307 to the county's taxable value this year. Returns show white residents at 96340728 raising value to 6835533, a 946,307 gain. Black residents contributed 60524, raised by 34128 to total 649652. Some lands were lowered, but most valuations rose. Local owners praised the equalizers amid reduced complaints since the new law.
Warden C H Girardeau and County officers searched Adamsville camp for nitroglycerin believed hidden in the bunkhouse. Planks had been cut away and four knives found. ringleaders held on suspicion as guards strengthened patrols after a thwarted escape attempt.
Trustees of Young Harris College held a morning meeting in the office of Colonel WL Peel, noting 42 graduates last June and expecting 90 more this summer. Three new trustees were elected to vacancies, including Lanie, Willer, and Tolar, with several faculty promotions announced. Present were Peel, Branham, Fletcher Walton, Widdie Brooks, Meilachern, Bulleigh, Quillan, Tate, and President J A Aarpp.
Galliqun on July 28 Tadge Nat and lars addressed a large crowd at the courthouse last night about three hundred men many Confederate veterans attended the speech lasting over an hour. Applause was frequent and the audience showed support for the candidate. Harris traced his career from Stonewall Jacksons brigade through Bartow county to his current bid. He defended his record and urged an economical state administration for the masses while noting his opponent's charges.
ED T. Payne declares his run for City Tax Collector in Atlanta subject to a white primary in September 1914. He mentions about ten years in the office, promising a careful businesslike administration and asks for voters' support, noting he will announce his assistants in the coming days.
Sanitation and health committees of the chamber of commerce pressed the board of health to adopt stringent ordinances to curb whooping cough spread. Dr Kennedy, Dr Quilan, Dr Gilbert attended. concerns over unsanitary hotel kitchens and packing houses were raised, and support was voiced for a state health board and county health boards. The city council watchdogs will meet Friday to review measures including a Chicago style badge requirement for infected patients.
Washington July 28 Despite predictions at the capitol that Paul Warburg would testify before the Senate banking committee over his financial ties the committee remained silent tonight Nebraska Senator Hitchrock said Warburg would not appear while acting chairman Senator Garbers met with aides but no result was disclosed The White House reported no word from Warburg and renewed word that President may consider A Hatton Hepburn of Chase National Bank for appointment
The Board of Education acquired the Schuetzen Flatz property on Walton Way spanning just over an acre to construct the New Augusta High School. The current downtown facilities will remain in use for some time while the remaining work proceeds. The purchase ensures a future girls high school in the city. Also notes local bakery ads for Delicious Shortcakes and Pastry made with Aimixt Self Rising Flour.
Includes meals and berth. Round trip rates to other places named on application.
Mrs Louise Crowder of 344 Murphy Avenue LaGrange Ga files a warrant against her son in law Gus Latmas alleging he forged and recorded a deed to himself on the Murphy Avenue property December 18. She says Latmas promised to care for her for life after she loaned him 300 dollars when her daughter married him. Colonel A J Andrews represents her and investigates the deed.
Randolph Anderson campaigned before a Newton audience in Covington Georgia on July 28 presenting his governor bid. He outlined his record and future plans, criticized Judge Narrin as too old to serve, and urged the governor to seek re election citing ten years in the legislature as his experience.
Committees met to arrange details of the Woodmen of the World convention to be held in Columbus from July 24 to 28. Woodmen from several southern states will be in attendance, making it one of the largest gatherings of this character in the city.
Dublin July 28 A consignment of 4000 rifles for the Irish nationalist volunteers was landed during the night at New Castle on Wicklow’s coast Another batch of 11000 rifles was landed near Kuiool ateo in Wicklow The coroner’s inquest into Sunday’s fighting between the king’s Guard and Scottish borderers and the crowd was adjourned Thursday at the request of soldiers lawyers seeking time to prepare evidence
In Thomasville a defendant identified as B L Jatner of Waycross stands jailed on lunacy charges. A jury has deliberated two days on whether he is sane, following reports of odd behavior and a writ of contact sworn out. Ordinary tones preside over the trial as jurors wrestle with the question.
A mistrial motion arises as Joiner, married to Miss Wilson Mathews of Pave, is linked to a wife in Waycross. Arrested and jailed awaiting bigamy trial, he is supported by Mrs Joiner and Florida-based Robertson and Robert Singleton, claiming derangement. Local doctors contest this, suggesting normal condition except possible drug effect. jury adjourned.
Rock Island Lines promotes an all steel fleet to Yellowstone Park and Pacific Coast destinations with daily through trains from Chicago, Kansas City and Atlanta. Travel bureau assists planning with picture books and hotel information. Low fares valid June to Sept 30.
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