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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1914
Page
5
Opening Up the Ocmulgee Deep Water Reach
Georgia leads a statewide push to fund the $100000 Ocmulgee River navigation project. Macon business leaders drive the drive with support from all Georgia, aiming to widen river access to deep water and bring southern and northern markets closer to Georgia ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Ocmulgee
Altamaha
Georgia
Vincon
Macan
South
North Georgia
Self-Help Message From Atlanta Negro Pastor
H. H. Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church, urged his Atlanta congregation that true religion and racial progress begin with self-help. He argued whites aid those who help themselves and condemned idle or parasitic behavior as harming the entire race. He called for practical education, clean morals, sanitary living, and ongoing preaching of self-help to reduce tensions and boost industry and respect for law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Proctor
First Congregational Church
Proctor
Atlanta
Proctor’s rule guides swift sanitary law for all races
The text urges strict universal sanitary law enforcement in Atlanta, stressing its benefit to reducing death rates among white and colored residents and improving efficiency in domestic service and economy. It commends Proctor for establishing a clear, definite rule as a guiding sign out of difficult conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Proctor
The Alaska Railroad Task and Goethals Lane Report
Goethals and Franklin Lane discuss transferring Panama era machinery to Alaska as the government plans a tidewater to interior railroad. The project faces opposition scrutiny, engineering challenges, and regional expectations, requiring careful, economical leadership and expert guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Goethals
Alaska
Congress
Bryan to tour South America following Root and Taft
The Secretary of State Bryan plans a Pan American tour to friendly nations south of the United States. He will visit Chile next fall to build goodwill and commercial ties as Panama Canal opening reshapes relations. Bryan’s diplomacy aims to ease suspicions about U S aims and deepen Latin American understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Root
Taft
Roosevelt
South America
Pan-American Union
Chili
Mr. Bryan
South
Central America
Panama Canal
State Department
Central
Race shaping up in Sixth district contest in Georgia
Macon reports indicate a hot race in Georgia's Sixth congressional district between incumbent Charles L. Barnett and J. Waller Wise with early talk of Bart Jett entering. Wise seeks recounts after a close 1940-like result and local chatter recalls Bartlett's long tenure. Possible entries include Judge R. K. T. Daniel, though he denies campaigning for governor or Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Charles L. Barnett
J. Waller Wise
Griffi
Wise
Bart Jett
Bacon
Bartlett
Mr. Wise
John R. Cooper
Bibb County
RK. T. Daniel
Griffin
Daniel
Iamself Io
Congress
Flint
This Race for Representative Promises to Be Warm
Covington Ga March 8 Special R W Campbell a Mangham field prominent Newton county commissioner candidate for the legislature is under consideration. A L Loyd Newton county legislator candidate for re election with no formal announcement. Loyds main issue likely his stance on the one or five commissioners plan. he introduced the measure at the last session and will not push major changes beyond minor edits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volumbus
Josiah Flournoy
Muscogee County
Flournoy
Democratic Party
Alx
Sherie Jease A. Beard
BE. F. Roberts
F. M. Sommerkamp
G. A. George
W. E. Carypenter
Whittlesey
B. M. Gordy
John 8. Jenkins
J. D. McPhail
van Marcus
Joe Ss. Terry
Waycross
Brunswick
F. Wallis Dart
Douglas
J. Summerall
Guage
City Court of
Circmt
Ware County
Calvin W. Parner
Aen S. Morton
Covington
R. Ww. Campbell
Mangfield
Board of Commissioners
Newton County
A. L. Loyd
Mc. Loyd
Talbot County to have three candidates for sheriff
Tall man Mahone of Talbotton will run for Talbot county sheriff in the March 27 primary. He faces H. P. Daniel of Talbotton and J. G. Carlisle of Cicola, with many supporters across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbotton
Tallman Mahone
Talbot County
Mahone
H. P. Daniel
J. G. Carlisle
Cicola
Trial of Oscar Slater in Glasgow Murder Case
This 1908 Glasgow murder trial, famed for reliance on circumstantial evidence, centers on Oscar Slater accused of killing Marion Gilchrist. Twelve witnesses tied Slater to the scene by appearance while three observed him leaving, leading to a swift conviction and later commutation to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Osear Slater
Marlon Gilchrist
Slater
Marion Gilchrist
Queen's Terrace
Glasgow
Ian
Messing
Oscar Slater
London
D. R. Jacobs
Third Avenue
New York City
America
Liverpool
United States
New York
Tombs
England
Calton
Edinburg
Ufe
Duge Street
Peterhead
Jews in America and Civil War Ties Highlighted
A historical overview traces Jewish migration from Brazil and the Caribbean to America, noting early settlement in New York and Jamaica. It emphasizes Jewish emancipation after independence, active participation in the Civil War with 7,038 serving on both sides, and prominent public service roles along with philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Brazil
Mexico
Peru
Surinam
Barbadees
Jamaica
New York
Terael Abrahams
New Encyclopedia Britannica
Russia
Cuba
A Frog’s a Frog by Ernest Neal
A poem notes a frog on muddy ground near waste and fish croaking in the marsh. The frog dreams of perch and song but finds rain and rising waters lift it to oak branches where croaks persist. A bird with a broken wing is mentioned as a contrast in tone. Calhoun, March 7, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Neal
Calhoun
New Federal Currency Law Expounded by Financial Leaders
Frank Hawkins of Third National Bank Atlanta receives a letter from John E. Gardin of National City Bank New York outlining the federal currency bill. Gardin argues for a broader discount market via Federal Reserve support, mobilization of bank reserves, and reliance on strong European practice to stabilize national credit and balance regional money markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hawkins
Third National Bank
Atlanta
John E. Gardin
National City Bank
New York
Gardin
Hawkins
United States
National Benellax
Federal Reserve Bank
Aioe
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Mency
Central Reserve Board
Europe
Mendel Laws Challenge Eugenics Viewpoints
The article argues Mendel’s heredity principles contradict eugenic claims, noting dominant and recessive traits, and segregation. It links environment to development, warns overreliance on heredity, and urges focus on child environment and moral training, citing Jesus’ teachings and social reform.
Ex Senator Felker Attacks Cotton Exchange Contracts Measure
Ex Senator Felker argues against New York cotton exchange contracts as hedging myths. He cites a mill letter about 209 bales and brokers warning against delivery and unsuitable cotton. Felker urges passage of the bill in the Senate to protect farmers and mills nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felker
New York Cotton Exchange
Congress
Exchange
Senate
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