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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1912
Page
8
A Newark writer reports from New Jersey that Woodrow Wilson is not the preferred Democratic candidate for president in the East. He cites Wilson’s anti corporation stance, defense of bosses, and praise of machine rule as reasons that weaken his fit for national politics, based on interviews with local figures and quotes from 1908 and 1909.
A gilt bronze medallion honoring Dr Crawford W Long was unveiled at the University of Pennsylvania to mark ether’s first surgical use. The ceremony featured Dr William White and Dr J Chal mers Dacosta with the model by Dr R Tate McKenzie. Long, born 1815 in Danielsville Georgia, first used ether March 29 1842 in Jefferson and died 1873 in Athens Georgia.
Emily Samples notes that if Governor Wilson becomes the Democratic nominee his campaign will be burdened by a record he must defend and explain. She argues his labor and immigrant quotes could alienate voters, and predicts opponents will publicize these declarations when he runs for the highest office. Yet she admires his persistence.
Rev. H M Quiliam preached at Walker Street Methodist Church on Palm Sunday, portraying Jesus entry into Jerusalem as humility over pride and meekness over rage. He said Christ's life foreshadowed the greatest victory, linking heaven's shock and earth's destiny to the humble savior.
A mass meeting at Bethel A M E church Sunday evening led by Principal Holmes to solicit funds for the Holmes Institute. He said the school needs money for a new building and current expenses, urging continued subscriptions until $1,000 is raised. Speakers included Rev Carter, E E Russell, Johnson, and B L Bislett.
Macon Georgia on March 31 reports the old frame tavern at Cotton Avenue and New and Plum Streets, built by Amos Benton and later owned by Jacob Russellman, is being razed. Local lore claims Benton buried his wife near the inn and hid savings beneath the structure. Tales tie the tavern to Sherman’s march and a fatal shooting linked to a Confederate sympathizer amid the historic site.
Georgia and Mercer campuses show growing backing for Oscar Underwood while Wilson supporters fade in letters to Underwood headquarters. Mercer University reports a 76 percent student club membership with recent rapid organization and requests for literature and buttons. State headquarters welcome student support though voting may be months away.
A chaotic clash erupted on Charlotte streets as officers clashed with linemen from a local firm. Three officers were wounded and several linemen injured amid a disturbance linked to alcohol. Deputy Sheriff Shores was seriously wounded, shot in the neck and transported for treatment at Hadleigh around midnight.
Two artists died in an apparent accident in New York on March 30. The victims were octogenarian Robert Layton Newman, famed for his color work, and landscape painter Louise Schofield. Newman was found dead in his east studio, Schofield in her west side studio.
Cave Springs near lynching scare as armed man arms fires six shots at a white man. one bullet hits Claude Milles family home triggering a chase and eventual arrest. Rome reports death of Charles Crozier, a Central of Georgia ticket agent, from pneumonia amid cash irregularities. city takes steps as new administration plans to assume duties with talks of police and fire pay.
An old advertisement urges customers to have film developed at Jno L Moore & Sons located at 42 North Broad. It promotes Velox paper as the sole product and hints at a service quality claim for Kodak finishing.
Chattanooga Tenn March 31. Thieves blew the cafe in the St Elmo post office with nitroglycerin and escaped with over $1,000 mostly in stamps. Dogs tracked to the stone but the trail was not found. No clue to the safe blowers identity. The raid follows another suburban post office robbery within twenty four hours, likely by the same gang.
Evangelist Carlyle B. Haynes declares in the opening meeting at Old Broughton Tabernacle that God’s plan for the earth centers on a holy race free of sin, leading to the ultimate destruction of sin and a purified world. A large crowd attended as the two month evangelical campaign begins with programs and lectures continuing nightly.
Harrisburg March 31 Betting on baseball games is to be broken up in Pennsylvania if Governor Tener who is an old time baseball player can bring it about. The governor has observed popular interest in the game and believes local authorities should prevent pool betting on results, high scores and innings. He thinks existing laws may suffice to stop the practice or will urge strict new laws at the next legislative session to ban betting on games as there is against horse racing.
Henry Hafner, 72, civil war veteran once from Philadelphia, killed himself at the Soldiers Home in Hampton Virginia today. A third man shot himself in the brig and head. Authorities say Hafner was despondent.
Gust authorities reported Charles Schomuika who yesterday attacked Senator Gore had plotted to strike Colonel Roosevelt in Waukesha Wisconsin. The Roosevelt train rerouted and avoided the planned assault as officials traced the suspect and his intentions.
A major fire destroyed the Standards Company three main storage plants and large gasoline warehouses. The blaze began early Sunday evening and burned through the night. Loss is estimated at around 1,000,000 dollars with extensive destruction to petroleum storage facilities.
Delegates from eight local conferences across Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania New Jersey Ohio Iran West Virginia and the District of Columbia will attend the biennial session of the Seventh Day Adventists in Pittsburgh. The meeting is set for April.
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