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Newspaper
Waycross Weekly Journal
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
3
Legal notices from Clinch Ware Counties detailing court ordered sales of shingle mill equipment at Cutting Georgia and related property with dates, locations, and conditions. Includes Ware County mortgage foreclosures and sheriff sale descriptions of multiple parcels and personal property. The notices cite judgments, powers of sale, and corporate incorporation plans for The Waycross Chero-Cola Bottling Co. with stock and franchise details.
Notice dates a petition to incorporate under Georgia law as The Waycross Coca Cola Bottling Co with powers to sue and be sued and to amend its charter. It requests authority to wind up affairs and renew rights and to secure obligations by mortgage. Filed June 6, 1914 in Ware County Georgia.
Public outcry sale in Ware County on the first Tuesday in August at the courthouse hours for cash. Items include a Ludden & Bates Club Piano No 56437 as property of M P Sessoms to satisfy a July 9 1914 City Court of Waycross execution in favor of Ludden & Bates Southern Music House. D W Pittman attorney. July 6 1914.
The candidate for Congress in Georgia's Eleventh District asks for continued loyalty and support in the upcoming Democratic primary on August 1, 1914, expressing gratitude for voters' confidence and trust while acknowledging responsibilities as representative.
A candidate for the Solicitor General seat in the Waycross Circuit announces intent to run in the Democratic primary on August 19, 1914. He thanks voters for past support while seeking continued confidence to complete his first term.
Ware county readers see Congressman Hardwick melt support as currency law and parcel post oppose him. Governor Slaton’s progressive stance gains backing. Rev. Griffin switches after reviewing hardwick’s positions. The piece highlights local loyalties, geography, and the impact on a Senate bid.
Atlanta July 29 Governor John M Slaton releases a card accusing Congressman Hardwick of defeat consciousness and defending parcel post currency and tax positions He cites Hardwicks opposition to reform and notes alleged improper payments to a lobbyist and family involvement in politics with Brisk regional campaigning across Georgia.
Senator Heke Smith wrote to Georgia farmers saying he cannot tour the state in person due to pending measures affecting farming interests. He cites trust legislation, a bill freeing farm organizations from Sherman Act scrutiny, the cotton futures bill, and the rural credit system as key issues in Congress, stressing his duty to watch farmers' interests over personal political campaigning.
Washington July 29 Roscoe Luke will not be nominated for district attorney in South Georgia for at least a week. Senator West pressed the President but could not speed action. The Attorney General’s censorship and pre convention debates are cited as the causes. Luke supported Oscar Underwood for the Democratic nomination and his fate is tied to White House strategy. The Attorney General reportedly views West’s selections as “cornfield” lawyers and initially rejected Luke before reconsidering amid pressure.
Washington D C July 8 Actual progress yesterday rewarded administration and Senate efforts to expedite trust legislation. A 40 to 13 vote adopted an amendment limiting court use of commission findings in anti trust cases. Republicans gathered for a conference to discuss the program as Democratic leaders target a final vote by Saturday night.
Vienna reports crowd parades while the government delays statements until troop mobilization begins Austria readies to overwhelm Serbia with forces. Citizens sing national anthems and cheer the government amid rising tension before official declaration.
A Chicago heat wave caused multiple admissions and at least three deaths as residents struggle with extreme temperatures. City authorities warned residents to seek shade and stay hydrated while heat warnings remained in effect.
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