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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1914
Page
4
LaGrange Georgia August 31 Special Notwithstanding a weak cotton market Troup county farmers report good harvest of foodstuffs and several bales have sold at decent prices Local business leaders back a Buy a Bale of Cotton club urging every non farmer to buy two bales to aid local farmers Plans for organizing the club are under way in the next days
Rome Ga August 31 Special The annual convention of the girls canning clubs and boys corn clubs of the thirteen counties of the seventh congressional district will be held in Rome during the last week in October. About 400 people are expected to attend as plans proceed after homecoming week was canceled.
In Waycross Georgia on August 31 Will Griffin drew a shotgun when attacked near Bickley. His 18 year old son Carl Music wrested the weapon away after a struggle and struck the assailant on the head. The would be killer was captured and jailed for assault with intent to kill. No cause for the attack is known.
Sandersville Georgia August 31 Special Frank Cain aged 19 died after drinking carbolic acid at his home then sought help at a sanitarium. He had been well liked, a Bainbridge contest speaker and WCTU medalist. His parents Mr and Mrs T P Cain mourn his loss, with funeral planned in Savannah Wednesday.
Rome Ga Special report describes a family feud over a newlywed couple. Eva Fricks allegedly pulled the bride from her husband’s bed and flogged her. Fricks fled with the bride again, leading to a warrant for kidnapping. After officers confronted Fricks, a peace bond was issued and the couple returned home.
Rome report of August 31 states 1 year old Robert Shahan son of L N Shahan was knocked from a bicycle and struck by a car driven by H G C Lovell. Forehead cut and internal injuries noted, but he is expected to recover.
Senator Hoke Smith arrives in Macon at 125 o clock to a remarkable demonstration. The Hardwick brass band greets the train while several hundred supporters cheer from autos. A procession to the Dempsey hotel forms as Smith and his brother Burton are escorted through a growing crowd. Inside the hotel, Smith meets Judge N E Harms before a lengthy, noisy reception. he declines to speak for publication.
In Maton Ga on August 1, special brief notes Slaton forces rely on the state executive committee subcommittee chaired by Albert Howell to decide which delegations vote in the temporary organization at the opening hour of the convention. Twelve counties present contested delegations as the subcommittee weighs the slate for both temporary and permanent chairmen.
The piece reports a heated preconvention battle among factions led by Hardwick Felder and Slaton, naming key figures such as Joe Pottle, Robert Pottle, Hugh Rowe, St Elmo Massengale, Frank Jenkins, and E H J Reagan. It covers proposed nominations and delegates from DeKalb, Decatur, and Tallapoosa circuits, plus a contested Bartlett election and a Greer delegate selection in Oglethorpe.
Macon Georgia August 31 Special Turner of Haddocks Jones county was today at noon formally nominated as state senator from the twenty first senatorial district at a district convention in the Hotel Lanier Delegates from Twiggs Wilkinson and Jones counties attended M E Greene Gray placed Turner's name in nomination seconded by George H Campbell Irwinton and John T Williams Koung Wai a notification committee was named Greens Jones Jones and Griff in Twiggs to notify Turner and escort him to the hall Farner and J E Jackson Gray spoke The convention elected its executive committee two year terms Stinson Wilkinson Haddock Brundage Jones Ollamore Faulk Twiggs E Jones permanent chairman Haddock permanent secretary After the convention Turner and friends were guests at Inncheon Lanier Want Fletcher Senate President The twenty six district convention will meet in Macon tomorrow Judge J M Fletcher Butts County will be nominated Delegates from Butts Fayette and Spalding counties attended Butts executive committee and the county grand jury endorsed Judge Blatcher for Senate presidency though candidacy not certain.
Replying to a letter from Postmaster General Burleson, The Constitution reports that shippers can obtain parcel post boxes without traveling to Atlanta. FM Kaufman of Empire Printing and Bow company states that many firms offer boxes meeting parcel post dimensions, though the letter covered a limited area and did not name firms in this section making boxes suitable for parcel post use.
The Constitution offered coupons with promoter William Oldknow for Cabiria at the Atlantic theater in its second prosperous week. The matinee and night shows Monday were jammed, as patrons used coupons paying half price for admission to one performance of the photo drama.
The Atlanta forecast predicts fair weather for today with above normal atmospheric pressure and moderate temperatures. There will be few clouds, no rain, and light westerly winds, with daytime highs around 72 to 85 degrees.
Huntsville, Ala August 31 Luke Matthews a young business man and Miss Florence Jones of Kentucky met in Decatur Saturday night and were married They left immediately on a honeymoon and will be at home in Huntsville after a few days The bride formerly lived here
Rome August 21 Cardinal Della Volpe closed the inner door to the conclave hall where the College of Cardinals meets to elect a successor to Pope Pius. Outside stand the governor and conclave staff. Wires to the outside world are cut and no ballots, no outcome, until a pope is chosen.
In Macon Georgia Governor Slaton drew an enthusiastic crowd of nearly five hundred at a Lanier dining room caucus. Supporters pledged to stand by Slaton at tomorrow’s state convention while factions led by Hardwick and Felder jockeyed for position and debated alliances.
The Federal Reserve Board sent national banks slated to join the new system a request for a full statement of excess liabilities as of August 31 and details on projected balances from cities to cover first installments, gold or gold certificate readiness, cash transfers to their Federal Reserve Bank, and amounts intended for rediscount to meet reserve requirements and pay ineligible paper.
Washington August 31 Winston Churchill first lord of the British admiralty via the American embassy in London transmitted to Grand Admiral von Tirpitz through the American ambassador in Berlin a message stating Your son has been saved and has not been wounded.
The Daily Mail Amsterdam correspondent cites a reliable source claiming heavy artillery for the Namur forts was ordered long ago from Krupps, with German delays in delivery noted.
Farmers from thirty states will participate in the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America five days of meetings in Fort Worth Texas August 31. Charles S Barrett of Georgia is expected to preside and discuss market questions during executive sessions while educational addresses are planned for open sessions. Texas district unions met there today preceding the national gathering.
A list of property transfers, sheriffs deeds and building permits in Atlanta and surrounding streets. Entries include transfers on Connally street East, Randolph street East, Main Street Clermont Avenue, and Westwood Park. sheriff deed involving L O Kimberly. and multiple building permits for residences and repairs on Robbing street Linwood Avenue South Pryor Street Capitol avenue and Peachtree ingot. Also notes on investors, developers and the Georgia Savings Bank and Trust company.
Huntsville campaign for subscriptions to the Birmingham Methodist college fund ends with about $6000 raised. Rev J B Cumming, the college financial agent, reports the drive in the Huntsville Methodist district concluded and departs for Triadexa to continue the effort.
In Rome Georgia on August 31 the Rome Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to refuse Wright Willingham's resignation as chamber president. The board believes he will reconsider and serve out his term ending December 1.
Rome Ga August 31 Special The Floyd county tax rate for 1914 remains seven mills or seven dollars per thousand The total property valuation returns reached 15244568 an increase of 219064 over the prior year The board of tax officials reported the rise in assessments and will proceed with final figures and duties
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