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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1914

Page

2

First Ward Alderking Race Shapes Up in City

Mayor Woodward's quiet stance and Citizens League's abstention frame a tight contest for alderman in the First Ward. Key players include J R Seawright backed by Wardlaw and Alverson, with Renfrow pledging seventeen votes as an independent challenger. Indications favor Seawright, while Renfroe claims parallel support in a close fight.

James G. Woodward Citizens' League John H. Harwell First Ward Wardlaw Alverson J. R. Seawright Seawright Renfrow Renfroe

City of Augusta Flood Protection Bonds of 1912 sale notice

The City Council of Augusta Georgia offers two hundred fifty thousand dollar Flood Protection Bonds of 1912. Bids must be sealed with a two percent certified check and delivered to the Finance Committee. Bonds bear 4.5 percent interest and mature in thirty years, secured by a mortgage and municipal waterworks assets.

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Ward races heat up as Seawright gains ground in council contest

Rival candidates mobilize support amid ward tensions as Seawright strengthens his bid for the council seat. Renfroe defies a left-field offer, while Stocks and Blackstock surface as possible contenders. Police commission lines shift with Pace Ver and Fain, and Mayor Woodward backs Pace, threatening Verney and Fain’s cohesion. Johnson’s entry could topple Pace, triggering a withdrawal of backing for Johnnacn.

Toea J [Wright Cartain Tor Renfroe Seawright Tom M. Stocks W. E. Blackstock Police Commission Robert T. Pace W. A. Ver W. P. Fain Fain Woodward Pace Verney Johnson Jehnacn

Frank's answers to questions on Mary Phagan case

The document records Frank's testimony answering questions about the Mary Phagan murder case. It covers his conduct with Newt Lee, how Phagan was killed in the factory basement, who wrote the notes, pay envelopes, blood spot examination, and interactions with witnesses like Helen Ferguson and Lemmie Quinn. He defends lack of knowledge of the murder, asserts his innocence, and explains procedural choices during the investigation.

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New Trial Plea for Leo Frank Advances Amid New Evidence

Lawyers for Leo Frank prepare an extraordinary motion for a retrial based on mass newly discovered evidence. Affidavits from W H Epps and Nina Formby, plus claims about McKnight and George Epps, allege police pressure and fabrication. The filing date and timing of the motion remain focal as detectives probe the fresh material.

Leo Brank Frank Solivilor Vorsey W. Hl. Eppe Hazenton Atlanta Constitution John Starnes Pat Campbell Epps Edward A. Stephens Epps Brothers Dorsey J. W. Coleman McKnight Albert McKnight East Georgia Avenue Minola McKnight Nina Formby Formby Detective Department Shiv Harm New York Chattamooga Tenn Awart Developments

Wallace Quits Stage to Take Rest at Bijou Theater

Vernon Wallace, a longtime stock company actor at the Bijou theater, will suspend his role for a short rest after nineteen weeks of service. An Atlanta native, he is well regarded by local friends and the management praised his excellent work. Wallace previously sang at St Luke Episcopal church.

Vernon Wallace Bijou Wallace Atlanta St. Luke Episcopal Church

Putting the Modern Roofing Industry on the Map

The article champions modern roofing as a lasting, efficient standard, crediting General Roofing Manufacturing Company for rapid industry growth. It highlights long guarantees, widespread savings for users, profits for dealers, and the Certain-teed trademark driving scientific management in roofing.

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Old Tobacco Trust Faces More Trouble

Washington reports Attorney General McReynolds and U S District Attorney JT Snowden Marshall in talks with G Todd to decide actions against the Metropolitan Tobacco Co of New York. The probe into Metropolitan’s distribution aims to prove ongoing monopoly links to the old American Tobacco trust. The outcome depends on Supreme Court decree and potential restraint of trade, with close government watching.

Washington Department of Justions Metropolitan Tobacco Company New York Robatcy Trust Snowden Marshall United States Mcl Rynolds G Todd Mc Marshall Tela Old American Tobacco Company Supreme Court Wyers Gem Mclernolds Sttorney American Tobacco Conpeay Fat the Wickerswain Menalda Marshall Min Ie

IGNORING OF SIGNALS EXPLAINED BY NELSON

Norfolk Va March 4 Cantain Nelson of the Old Dominion steamer Hamilton says he deliberately ignored distress signals from the steamer Tower off the Jersey Coast. He told EB Polen the Tower appeared to be sinking and a surf boat landed nearby, but he did not see the small lifeboat with seventeen men. Captain Simmons disputed the claim, saying Tower crew remained in danger as signals were sent.

Norfolt March Donal Charlemagne Tower Jersey Coast Cantane Nelson Old Dominion Hamilton EB m. Polen Hl. C. Simmons Tower Ina Signala Nelson

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