Howell Captains Fourth Ward Rally Attracts Packed Crowd
Captain Evan P. Howell addressed a massive audience at 246 Decatur Street, the hall overflowing and many left outside. Howell outlined a platform advocating fair taxation, bond financing for schools and sewers, a national park, and vetoing favoritism in the police and city government. Judge J.N. Bateman endorsed him, praising his candidacy and commitment to Atlanta’s future.
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Evan P. Howell
Spagor
Fourth Ward
Decatur Street
Captain Howell
Howell
Atlanta
National Park
Sam Small
Prachtree Road
Mr. Small
Covenant of elegance in silver at Sier & Berkelé
The ad proclaims that true ideal grace exists in real silver or cut glass and claims unmatched choice in the south at Sier & Berkelé located at 31 Whitehall St. The piece describes refined wares and asserts superior selection available locally.
Local editor defends fairness after Johnson critique
Evelyn Harris city editor of The Constitution replies to Harvey Johnson regarding a morning headline. She explains the article did not intend insults or insinuations about Johnson and that “started rumors” referred to campaign withdrawal rumors only. Harris affirms fair coverage and separation of reports by different reporters.
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Constitution
Mr. JohnSon
Harvey Johnson
Johnson
Ruimors
Woodward
Jennson
Evelyn Harris
Howell Defends Record in Atlanta Mayoral Dramarama
In a charged speech, Captain Howell denies a political slander while praising good wages as a sign of prosperity. He deflects personal accusations, asserts honesty in campaign funds, and touts a planned 100 acre option on land near a proposed national park. Sam Small closes with a tribute to Howell’s wartime service and leadership.
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Howell
Woodward
Phillips &Crew's Hall
Harvey Johnson
Johnson
Iam Small
Sam Small
Small
Captain Howell
Western Union Telegraph Company
Atlanta
National Park
Sherman
Peachtree Road
Seventh Warders Meet for Howell Polls Work
About sixty seventh ward voters gathered at Cald wells hall West End for Howell campaign organizing ahead of next Wednesday primary. W W K Booth elected chair and Morton Smith secretary as speakers including H L Cutherson W R Shropshire Dr T D Longino Dr W Jay Beil Superintendent Dennison of Atlanta machine works Joe Hall of Southern shops and a DeLoach Milling Co representative spoke.
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Captain Howell
Seventh Ward
Caldwells Hall
West End
Howell
W.W. K. Booth
Morton Smith
H. L. Cutherson
W. R. Shropshire
T. D. Longino
W. Jay Beil
Dennison
Atlanta Machine Works
Joe Hall
Southern Shops
DeLoach Milling Company
Campbell Renominated Sevi It Were For There Was One Ballot
In a Temple Court caucus council members nominated City Clerk W J Campbell to succeed himself for a two year term. On a single ballot Campbell led Parks 13 to 5 with solid support including proxy votes and a favorable ruling from Alderman Welch. Campbell, popular at city hall, would face election at the next council meeting.
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W. J Campbell
Campbell
John
Parks
Mr. Campbell
Styron
J.frank Beck
John C. Regd
James L. Key
Temple Court
Warren
Reed
Mr. Key
LaHatte
Alderman Welch
Winn
Mr Campbell
Alderman Johnson
J. P Foster
Charles E. Adams
Parke
Fourth Ward
Purse Snatching at Capitol Place by Two Negro Women
Miss Effie Taylor of 16 Capitol Place reports her purse taken about 6 20 pm by two black women near Capitol Place and Capitol Square. The thief who passed on her right grabbed the belt attached purse then dashed around the corner. officers secured a description and made arrests despite poor visibility.
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Effie Taylor
Capitol Place
Capitol Square
Dorsey
Miss Taylor
Aché
Carriage Wrecked by Car Near Lee Street
A carriage carrying two women and two soldiers was struck by a car on the East Point Line along Lee Street near Anthony Murphy place at about 7:30 p m. The driver Morgan Colquitt and one woman were severely injured. The women were badly bruised and skinned. the carriage and horses owned by the Wallace company were wrecked. Names of the women and soldiers could not be learned. the exact cause was unclear.
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East Point Hine
Lee Street
Anthony Murphy Place
Wallace Company
Woodward Seeks Atlanta Mayoral Race In First Ward Review
James G Woodward, candidate for mayor, spoke to First Ward veterans at Eubanks hall Peters street. He reviewed his city service, touted First Ward improvements, defended his stance during the street railway fight favoring competition, and claimed never to have reversed his record. He noted paving Peters street and the Whitehall viaduct as major changes and pledged to restore salaries and fund schools and police. He commented on money sources and promised to locate funds for city needs.
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Atlanta
Atlarta
Alianta
Mayor of Atlanta
James G.woodward
Eubanks Hall
Peters Street
Woeedward
Mr. Woodward
Capitain Howell
Penthé (Woodward
Captain Howell
Woodward
Joel Hurt
Hurt
Atrest Railway
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Whitehall Street
Sam Small
Mr. Small
Africa
Deay
Carnegie Library
Rent a Safe Vault Box at Title Guarantee & Trust Co
An ad promises immunity from thieves and fires by renting a box in the strongest vault in the South. Boxes cost $3 a year and up. Location is the Empire Building, silianta, urging readers to obtain perfect safety for valuables.
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Title Guarantee & Trust CO
Johnson Spoke in Third Ward for Mayor Candidacy
Alderman Harvey Johnson, a mayoral hopeful, spoke at Hannah's ball to about forty attendees. He argued Johnson is the only legally eligible candidate and criticized opponents for mudslinging while pledging honest service and a focus on city needs such as a new fire house, school, and sewer projects.
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Harvey Johnson
Hannah
B. M. Slaewourn
Johnson
Blackburn
Alderman Johnson
Labor
Nameone
Jim Woodward
Third Ward
Wells Street
Peters Street
Captain Howell
Kim Woodward
Thin Ts Wind
Howell
Woodward
Doubled bet on Howell facing field has no takers
The stake on Captain Howell at 8500 to 925 against the field remains unclaimed as of last night. The bet, first posted at 3300 in Silverman’s store, involved Alderman Johnson not carrying a single ward and was raised to 8500 to 925. Money was placed with Harry Silverman by an anonymous friend.
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Howell
Silverman
Captain Howell
Alderman Johnson
Harry Silverman
Howell Club Meeting Debates Mass Meeting Setup
President Shepard Bryan calls a session of the Young Men's Howell Club tonight at the Kiser building to perfect arrangements for Monday’s mass meeting. A large attendance is expected as important matters and speeches by prominent men are planned.
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Howell Club
Shepard Bryan
Young Men's
Kiser Building
Campaign rhetoric and office supplies ad flood a 1900s ballot row
A fragmented blurb lists office supplies and a whistle stop speech about meters in schools and bond votes. It features quotes alleging campaign funds and corruption, with a mayoral bid framed as a fight against manipulation and venal influence. The text includes named figures and a push for sewers and waterworks upgrades.
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Sp-Aker
Empire Building
Silianta
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Bell Viaduct Stationery Company
Whitshall
Merita
Aeémé
Mr. Howell
Anheuser*buser
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass
St. Louis
Potts-Thompson Llavor CO
Hirsch Brothers
Wate Outfitters
Wéical
Humber
Henry T. Finck
W. J. Baigeil
Fehat Fox
Jacques de Lyon
Harvey W. Loomis
Marie von Hammer
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Baston Jj
Teast
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Hess Shoes
Stuttgerter Underwear
ODE
Whitefall
Eiseman Bros
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Washinston
D.C
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