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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
2
Waycross Ga May 5 Special Congressman Thomas W Hardwick fired the opening gun of a short term senatorial race in Waycross before Ware County voters. He introduced by W W Lambdinana and cited his record as a four term congressman while noting his two opponents, Governor.
The passage notes Slaton and Felder in two locations, a Peachtree Street mansion and a Washington law office. Felder says he cannot discuss Felder’s record due to its limited scope. Felder portrays Slaton as opposing the movement he once supported and hints Slaton’s current plan mirrors that opposition.
Ralph O Cochran of Atlanta, a candidate for the long term senatorship to succeed Hoke Smith, arrived in Macon for handshaking and campaign talks. He spoke against government policies of reform that create unsettled finances, saying he is a business man and opposed to bankruptcies and financial disasters.
Thousands of Jacksonville residents watched a large Confederate veterans reunion unfold as Camp Kirby Smith housed tents for the 24th annual gathering. General Bennett H Young arrived to lead events with formations planned for Thursday through Friday, including parades and divisional meetings.
Aneritts Ga Ma Sperial Wallet Americus oldest citizen celebrated his one hundredth birthday. Willett has resided seventy five years in Americus and is highly esteemed. Despite his age he takes a two mile walk and manages his farm and vineyards. Washington Way parcel post system to Greece set to begin next Saturday with twelve cents for four pounds and eleven pounds limits.
President Harding weighs candidates to head the Federal Reserve Board with Richard Olney declining due to age. Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson reportedly favors Houston, while a New England appointee is sought to balance regions. Board members likely include McWarfburg, Yorbr, Adolph Caspar Miller, Hall Viet Wheeler, and other named officials.
New York May 5 Ethel Lorraine Belmont won her separation suit against Raymond Belmont son of financier August Belmont. The court ordered alimony of about 3 400 yearly based on Raymond’s income and earning capacity. The judgment cites a spendthrift pattern and a fall in the fortune from around 1 4 2 million to about 142 300, with 20 000 cash given to the plaintiff.
May 5 Americus special John Stine traveling rep for a Kentucky liquor company pleaded guilty to violation of prohibition laws and paid a 350 fine. Stine known drummer booked a barrel of whiskey for a stool pigeon who turned the receipt over to a policeman waiting outside. Stine was taken into custody without protest.
Special from Mome Ga Maya reports Sheriff W. G. Dunehoo was released on bond of $1000 after an assault with intent to murder charge stemming from a shooting of Deputy Sheriff G Wo Smith. The deputy is reported not in danger.
Rome Ga Way v special Judge Wright denied motion for a new trial in the case of WS Baker convicted of the murder of Ernest R Lamb at the last term of court and sentenced to imprisonment. Bakers attorneys will carry the case to the supreme court in an effort to obtain a new trial.
After seven weeks Dr Y W Wood of the state board of health completed examinations in Decatur where 2731 people were tested and 20 percent found infected. Rural schools showed 1188 children examined with 1186 afflicted. Lectures on sanitation accompanied medical care, ending the campaign in Bainbridge on May 9.
The vested choir of All Saints church, over fifty Atlanta singers, will perform under William Arnaud at a Sunday afternoon recital in May at the Auditorium. This marks the first church choir appearance at the series. The choir will wear vestments and sing sacred selections under Arnaud’s direction.
An explosion at Panama’s government dynamite magazine killed eight people and injured nineteen, starting from a brush fire that spread to the building interior. Six of the dead were firemen, and a man and a woman viewing the blaze were torn apart. The blast destroyed the magazine and caused extensive property damage nearby.
Dallas May 9 a northbound Southern train struck and seriously injured S. Kincade at a crossing just south of Dallas about 40 o clock. Dr Hitchcock conveyed the injured man to a hospital. injury described as serious if not fatal.
A tug named Seleupnev caught fire near Brunswick Georgia while aiding the disabled Atlantic. The blaze burned for hours and almost destroyed the tug, drifting free. Crew escaped in lifeboats. The Seleupnev valued at 8090 dollars, insured. Atlantic towed into port by Rambler.
Herbert A. Peacock, a prominent Albany figure and chairman of the Dougherty County Democratic executive committee, was elected without opposition to fill the unexpired term of the late COM Clark as representative of Dougherty County in the Georgia Legislature. Peacock had not before run for office.
In Trinidad Col May the question of delivering 11 arms of striking coal miners to the United States army was to be decided by the men themselves after a conference among strike leaders and union officials. A mass meeting was planned at the San Rafael tent colony at Sparksville to urge compliance with government orders and explain the surrender to strikers in their languages. Major Holbrook and other army officers would attend to press the appeal.
In Columbia voters backed anti Blease forces in the Democratic primary. The statewide tally gave a 35 55 8 victory, sending all delegates to the state convention to be held in Columbia May 9. Newberry County supporters backed Governor Blease, while Dominick assisted attorney noted no clear advantage. The primaries will be reviewed by the state party amid mixed county results.
Chicago authorities expelled a Swedish leprosy patient, Charles Walgren Uneuve, to a county hospital. Details were kept secret and crew aboard the train were unaware of the deportation. The event prompted officials to note the secrecy surrounding the transfer as the liner ws sailing.
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