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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
6
Alfred Newell, chairman of Governor Sta tens campaign committee, offers pointed comments on Felder leaving his race while criticizing Governor Slaton for not resigning. The remarks frame Felder’s exit and the gubernatorial contest in the run for the United States Senate.
The article notes Mr Felder quit the attorney general post to seek the governorship. He argues leaving early avoided hard work over the Georgia ducktown dispute that would cost the state thousands. Critics say the move drew focus to personalities over principles.
Georgia politics reels after Felder resigns as attorney general amid bid for U S Senate. Critics say constant self promotion trumps duty as Ducktown copper case drags on. Slaton remains active, while Felder’s successor faces a heavy, ongoing evidentiary workload.
The governor has used a part of discretionary power for selfish ends, with judges possibly not enforcing sentences. Mr Slaton urges prioritizing the law over self, while Mr Felder favors self over awe, signaling tension between legal principle and personal interests.
The Georgia Bar association plans a three day Tybee session starting June 18 with Judge Alex P Humphrey of Louisville delivering The Court of Terror on execution of Maria Antoinette. Robert C Alston speaks on The Development of the Federal Constitution and Henry C Peeples reads The Status of Woman Before the law. Judge Joel Pranham reads The Emancipation of Women and PoC McSuffie on Woodrow Wilson a Georgia Lawyer. The attendance bids are high for new member applications as sessions of court are organized to accommodate lawyers.
The Atlanta Colored Music Festival Association changes its name to Georgia Music Festival Association with officers Herndon as president Greenwood, Cater, Watts, Proctor, Lullacd, and Proctor as key organizers. The fifth annual muse festival runs July 12 and 13 at First Congregational Church auditorium, with three nights featuring Joan of Arc, Jubilee Singers, and Letti Brown, plus choruses led by Prof Carl Diten and a 100-voice choir hybrid across cities Chattanooga, Macon, Savannah, and Thomasville. The event coincides with the pastor’s twentieth anniversary and other commemorations by visiting clergy.
At its monthly gathering the Bankers and Brokers club heard PF Cales vice president of the National Bank and Trust discuss the relation of jurmen banking to American finance. Joseph McCord, president of the Third National Bank, spoke on The Regions Bank and its relation to growth in banking. Other speakers included Dr BA Piteck Reidart of Gia Pultan National Bank, Waller Wutin Mask, cashier of Lowry National Bank, and Jim Taitner. Henry Henry presided.
Special services for the deaf will be held this morning at the church of the Sacred Cave. Professor S VwoRre will conduct the service entirely in sign language with scripture hymns and sermon given without sound. An interpreter will be present to aid understanding for deaf and hearing attendees.
Miss Clara Rosenbaum of Husebaum successors to Whitehall Street visits New York to replenish depleted stores. The purchases will be limited to mid season merchandise through the summer, reflecting a busy schedule and the firm’s plans.
Charlie Bell an aged Negro and long time domestic servant of Charles T Turner of 1 Lance de Leon Avenue was found dead Saturday morning seated on the top steps of the servant quarters Mrs Turner saw him from a window and alerted others. An investigation disclosed death from a hemorrhage.
Joseph S. Springer, known for extensive experience in major stores across Norfolk New York and other northern cities, has accepted the position of store manager at Springer 98 Whitehall Street. Mr Sake described as a man of wide experience in the road to wear business joins with fifteen years in large retail.
The funeral of James Laurence Maddox aged twenty three months was held yesterday afternoon in the family vault at Oakland. Dr Kgid and Dr Glenn of the Methodist church offered prayers as Colonel William Law Peel Morns Brandon Whiiser and James L Ditches served as pallbearers. The little boy’s sudden passing brought sorrow to relatives and the community. his brief life was marked by a gentle personality and a loving disposition that touched many who knew him. The service spoke of sleep and heavenly rest as the family sought comfort in faith.
Demurrers filed against two Burns officials in Atlanta were postponed by Judge Andrew Calhoun to an indeterminate day this week. Appellate court appeals were noted in each case, with prior demurrers argued in city criminal court. The Burns agents, tried before Recorder Broyles for operating legally, were bound over to the state courts. officials alleged to have promoted the procedure claimed the ordinance was unconstitutional and inoperative.
Robert Starnes aged 16 of Hewstreet was arrested on a warrant by Officer Barfield. He is charged with cutting up with a knife a knife bought by a man named Fadd. The arrest stemmed from police work after a Rockdale church camp meeting a year and a half ago. Starnes claimed jealousy from Lonjers as the motive. His sister Mrs Bila O Conner and another unnamed sweetheart visited police to seek his release.
Chief of Police Joe Bravers with Police Commissioner Pace and Sturday morning investigated a Friday motorcycle collision on 300 South Tryer Street. Miss Sadie Tat wikr was injured when struck by an automobile driven by Robert Woodruff, seat manager of White Motor. Investigation found Woodruff not to blame.
An Italian passenger aboard the White Star steamship Canapic on the voyage from Boston stabbed twenty five steerage passengers before the ship reached Punta Gorda Asores. Five remain in serious condition as the steamer nears Naples with the injured aboard.
Druid Hills Baptist Church conducts morning and evening services at the old Fugtland Vark church with Rev Dr B I Gray from the Home Mission Board. Sunday school is at 9 o clock led by J B Bell. the church will be formally organized on the first Sunday in July.
The Rome Chamber of Commerce will host a big picnic at Care Springs on Tuesday June 2 as a substitute for the quarterly dollar dinner. Organizers expect at least 1400 attendees, following a plan suggested by a local adviser on running affairs.
Stanley will address suffragists at a meeting of the Atlanta quarry puffage association. Labor Commissioner HME Stanley will speak in the work of the state department of labor. The program includes other speakers to be announced. May be a June 15 deadline for directory changes and subscriptions.
The annual children’s day exercises of the Tundy school will be held at the First Universalist Church in Last Harai on Sunday at 1 o’clock. The program includes recitations, bonus exercises by children with help from MGS Fred J. White and the choir. The pastor will give a short talk and a christening service for little children.
Commencement exercises at the Jewish Alliance featured graduates receiving diplomas. Identified speakers and attendees included figures linked to Hebrew and Jewish studies, with students from Georgia and New Jersey highlighted among the 29 diploma recipients.
A lawn service by First Methodist at Punchtree Street invites attendees to a morning gathering. Dr Woom Duhese will preach on separation from the world with a simple tented outdoor seating and a brief program including songs and comments.
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