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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1913

Page

8

Sharp Fight Noted In Second District Candidates

A crowded field of candidates is listed to succeed Congressman Roddenbery in the Second District. Names mentioned include Senator E. J. Smith of Edison, E. Cox of Camilla, Jesse Petry of Camilla, Judge We Covington of Moultrie, L. Hand of Pelham, Judge J. KH Pottle of the Court of Appeals, W. Banks of Tifton, H. XI. McIntosh of Albany, Claude Peyton of Worth, and others from Albany Thomasville and Bainbridge.

E. J. Smith Edison Coronel BE. E. Cox Camilla Jesse Petry Slatenudge We Covington Moultrie L. Hand Pelham J. KH. Pottle court of_appeals W.W. W. Banks Tifton Jwaze Prank’ Fark Albany H. XI. McIntosh Claude Peyton Worth W. Stonkins Thomas Hoscoe Luke Titumas W. C. Vereen Quiuult Ony K. Tanaldsan Balnbridge

Possible candidates swirl for second district seat

The second congressional district vacancy after Al Roddenberg's death draws a crowded field. Names linked include L Smith of Madison, Col B E Cox of Camilla, Jessa Perry, Judge W A Covington of Moultrie, J L Hand of Pelham, J R Potts, W W Banks of Tifton, Judge Frank Park of Albany, and editor J McIntosh of the Albany Herald, with counties listed as Thomas, Grady, Decatur, Colquitt, Mitchell, Baker, Worth, Tift, and Dougherty among others.

al Roddenberg L. Smith Iadison State Senate Congress Smith House Calhoun Calhoun County Edison Senate Cox Camilla Perry Athera Jessa Perry Slaten Peery Griges W. A. Covington Moultrie Covington J. L. Hand Pelham Hand South Georsia Potts J. R. Pottie Court of Appeals Fottie W. W. Banks Tifton South Georgia Tenny Banks Rank Park Albany J. ¥. McIntosh Albany Herald McIntosh Mel Intosh Thomas, Grady Decatur, Colquitt Mitchell, Baker, Suler Earry Tift Worth, Dougherty Glaude Payton Worth F. W. Hopkins Roscoe Luke Thomsa W. G Vereen Colquitt

Charles F. Marvin Named New Chief of Weather Bureau

Professor Charles F. Marvin succeeds Wilkis L. Moore as head of the weather bureau. Formerly chief of the instrument division, Marvin has long represented the Agriculture Department at meteorological congresses and contributed extensively to weather science. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, and educated there and at Ohio State University.

Charles F. Marvin Weather Bureau Wilkis L. Moore Marvin Old Signal Service Ohio Ute Department of Ag Professor Marvin Solumbus Ohio State University

Congressional Gossip Spreads Among Georgia Delegates

Names including Cobenel John and Donalaon of Bainbridge, Cox of Camilla, Banks of Tifton, Judge W. N. Spence of Camilla, and Sam and Bennett of Albany are prominent in district chatter. The district committee will meet in Albany soon to decide if a primary should be held, with some members favoring Beresue’s action at the regular session ordered by the governor.

Cobenel John & Donalaon Bainbridge E. 4. Cox Camilla W W. Banks Tifton W. N. Spence Camila Sam & Bennett Albany Haring Bergsue Regilar

Huerta or Anarchy in Mexico Debate

A column discusses U S views on recognizing Huerta's government and compares Mexican upheaval to Anglo Saxon standards. It notes Huerta gains business and popular support, dismisses Felicista leaders, and questions whether Mexico faces Huerta or anarchy amid revolutionary upheaval.

tLenis C. Simonds Ootcher Atlantic United States Ouerta Manere Fino Suarez Ceseral Huerta Mexico England Richard Ir Henry of Huerta Louis C. Simonas Felicista Methoda Porfiria Daz Telix Diaz Japan Mondragon Onion & Roverdizent Commission Europe Thins Tiple

Quick Bridge Work Rebuilds Vast Rail Link

A major bridge and rail rebuild was set to finish in twelve days after planning delays. The project spanned a 5,663 foot car track with a 264 foot draw. Resources included fourteen pile drivers thirteen marine derricks twenty-one tugs six catamarans and 9,000,000 feet of lumber with 1,500 workers mobilized.

Acrona Newackh Bay

Underwood May Land in Senate If He Runs

If Oscar W Underwood runs for the Senate to fill the Alabama seat left by Senator Johnston and wins he would likely appoint Claude Kitchen of North Carolina as successor in the House The senior member of the Ways and Means Committee would typically become chairman suggesting Kitchen would assume the post by seniority if Underwood reaches the Senate

Oscar W. Underwood Teader House Senate Senator Johnston Alabama Claude Kitchen North Carolina Underwood Ways and Means

Multiple Georgia Death Notices From City Burial Inquiries

Obituaries list several residents: W J Bartow 26 died at private sanitarium. Joan Wesley Robbins 68 at home. Julus Haney 26 at home. Colonel W I Vason 18 died near Tallahassee. Elias Johnston 70s prominent Gordon County citizen. James T Brockman 71 died at home spouse and children named. Mary J Pilly 62 died at home. Lena Ossner 26 died in private sanitarium. M J Richardson 40 died at home. Anna J Herndon 45 died at home. funeral arrangements and interments noted for each, with churches and cemeteries named.

John W. Robbins Joan Wesley Robbins Kelly Oakland Cemetery Vasou Georgia W. I. Vason Tallahassee Fla Vason Uader Jos Wheeler L. V. Ragan Calhoun Elias Johneaton Gordon County J. B. Crow Wast Union Cemetery Fev B. Culpepper Luther Johnston Red Bud John Bail Curryville

Centropolis Man Hunts Bearded Stranger Amid Local Turmoil

In Centropolis, the mayoral race hangs on Marshal Wheatstone as a spate of window peeping reports spurs little action. Wheatstone shifts from checkers to crime sleuthing, catching two thefts and ordering a tramp out of town while courting re election with Miss Eva Tuggle.

Anette Angert Centropolis Platt Valley Geneva Joyce Marshal Wheatstone Owl Drug Store Jayca Centroplus Eva Tuxgle Ladies’ Civic Improvement Society Headlight Ladies Greensielder Ming Eva Tuggle Centropatig Angiher Misa Tuggle Marabal Wheatstone Momen Miss Faggle Wheatstone

Five More Days to Final Stand in Ballot Battle

The final countdown in the car conductors contest tightens with five days left before polls close. Judges will tally ballots at noon on Saturday, while candidates urge persistence and intensified outreach to convert promises into votes.

Bng Avery Tlm St

Busiest Railroad Station Claim Shocks Nation

The Indianapolis News reports Boston’s South Station as the busiest in the United States, handling more trains, passengers, baggage, and mail than New York’s Grand Central. In the year ending June 30, 191?, South Station served about 28.3 million passengers to Grand Central’s 22.4 million, with 843 daily trains versus 450 at Grand Central, and rush hours showing 91 trains per hour at South Station. The piece notes Grand Central’s ongoing expansion aims to raise capacity to 70,000 per hour, with 21 tracks yet to be finished.

Indianapolis News Boston United States Grand Central Terminal New York America South Station Ttde South Grand Central

Mail Carrier Uniform Kidnapper in Centropolix

Public notice of a perilous abduction in Centropolix drives Marshal Wheatstone to pursue a man in a mail carrier’s uniform who abducted a woman. The crowd grows, a barn siege ensues, and Miss Tugels and Officer Wheatstone confront the danger as Shelbyville’s crime wave looms nearby.

Centropolix Phatsoly Marshal Wheatstone Miss Tugels Mr. Wheatstone Miss Toggle Wheatstone Mod Mise Stroud Asa

Conductor 112 D 8. New leaders and shifting chances

A reflective note on leadership shifting with time. It argues today’s top figure may be displaced tomorrow and emphasizes rare opportunities, like winning a hundred-dollar bill, in a changing world. The piece frames influence as volatile and contingent on present conditions.

Atlanta's Real Estate Notices Fragmentary Loan Entries

A partial OCR from Atlanta real estate notices lists mortgages deeds and building permits with addresses on Peachtree Road D Alvigny and White Street. Entries mention lenders Green FP Lewin East Atlanta Bank and Jamon C WIt Memo among others with dates September May and March and sums from $400 to $1500 for lots houses and building work.

Lewin East Atlanta Bank Kirkwood Avenue Wetherby Street John M. George Jamon C. Wit Memo Diewis Street

Watermelon King’s Dog Refuses Food in Hunger Strike

A dog owned by J. H. Holmes southeast of Denver has refused meat to protest not living exclusively on watermelons. The dog, nicknamed the water melon king, has long demonstrated a love for melons, including a recent incident where it wore a watermelon rind collar, prompting its owners to take notice.

Denver Republican J. H. Holmes Here Holmes Bess

Convicted Bell Boy Appeals to City Council

Rome Georgia September 29. Elsie Rice a 3 negro bell boy at the Cherokee hotel was sentenced to four months on the city chain gang or a fine by City Recorder J F Kelly for attempting entry to an important guest room. Rice has retained counsel, posted $1,000 bond, and appealed to the board of aldermen under the city charter.

Rome Elsie Rice J. F. Kelly Board of Aldermen

Aviator Dickson Dies in London Crash

London report states Captain Bertram Dickson, renowned English aviator, died tonight after a crash that left both pilots badly injured when their machines interlocked and plunged nearly a thousand feet. The incident recalls a prior collision three years ago between Captain Dickson and aviator Thomas White, which also ended in severe injuries.

Dickson London Bertram Dickson Thomas White

Atlanta Markets Report Shows Wide Range of Prices

Georgia market pages list canned goods flour sugar and spices with prices. Live stock quotes from White Provision Company include steers cows and hogs with a broad price spectrum. Cornfield ham bacon and sausage prices are also noted with unit sizes and per dozen or per pound quotes.

Correctatty White Provision Company Cornfield Cornield Aegimeteld Tancheon Mam Atlanta I Cay W. H. White, Jr White Provision Company Good To Leo Galus

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