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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
14
An old advertisement touts Tona Vita as a modern tonic to cure debility and nervous exhaustion. It claims quick restoration of energy, sleep, digestion, and vitality, with a money back guarantee through local agents. It promotes Lee's Rhubarb Laxative as a complementary remedy and notes Jacobs Pharmacy in Atlanta as a seller.
Washington April 2 Senators Bailey Texas and Heyburn Idaho sharply attacked the parcels post in a senate debate over a Bailey motion supporting an argument for the parcel post. Bailey asserted postal banks parcels post and Hitchcock telegraphy would enlarge the post office role. Heyburn warned the policy would ruin village life and threatened public decision by letter.
Augusta Maine April 2 United States Senator Obadiah Gardner democrat received a majority of votes in both branches of the legislature today to serve the remainder of the term ending March 4 1913 Gardner was appointed by Governor Plaisted after the death of Senator William P Frye republican to serve until a successor could be chosen by the legislature
Rome Georgia April 2 Special police post office and government officers pursue the largest north Georgia heist of over 60000 in cash checks and bonds tied to a sack of mail from the Southern depot detectives and Inspector Adamson work with police to locate the money and arrest suspects Carter and Earl deny involvement while two theories surface one: random petty theft the other: tip off about the sack containing large remittances and hidden assets potentially in Rome or Atlanta with insurance covering losses if unrecovered.
In Chicago, Dean Sumner issues an April 7 directive barring marriage in his church without a physician certificate of mental and physical soundness. The item, framed with period ad language, then pivots to a retail pitch for men’s clothing including Rogers Peet, Hart Schaffner & Marx, and Nettleton shoes, ending with price mentions.
Mrs. John C. Walker of Marshallville wife of a noted local citizen and sister of W. Jordan Massee president of Central Georgia Power Company was seriously injured in Macon at Third and Pine streets when a street car struck her automobile. Her condition was serious but not necessarily fatal. the car was being passed by the street car when it struck and threw the car 30 feet. She was the sole occupant. her husband and children escaped unharmed.
Rome Ga April 2 Special The taking of Uriah Starnes who killed Douglas Harris in the Cherokee lobby on December 27 concluded this afternoon and the argument will begin at 8 tomorrow morning. Defense claims temporary insanity due to emotion over affair with Harris's wife. Witnesses testified asylum in relatives and expert insanity testimony. State contends Harris was shot in cold blood with no chance to defend. A verdict is expected tomorrow.
The Pittsburg park commission voted against a permit for a Negro baseball park in the southern Negro settlement. They approved purchasing about four acres in the West End for a playground at $7,000 and asked the council to provide the funds. One hundred dollars was set aside to build a grandstand at Brisbane Park if the Southern Railroad team raises the amount. Wilson Bros. were allowed to hold free moving shows at Grant Park at night and to display ads to cover costs.
In Greensboro on April 2, 14-year-old James Hill of Goldsboro allegedly shot Ned Jones, a Black man, on Jones' porch after claiming a nickel was unpaid. Hill and an 11-year-old companion were seized by a coroner's jury and held to court. both were placed in bail.
Havana April 2 Francesco de Ta Barra former provisional Mexican president arrived this afternoon from Europe aboard the Fuerst Blamarck. He was met by Mexican minister Senor Gadoy and escorted to the legation before calling on the secretary of state Senor Sangully. De la Barra resumed his voyage to Vera Cruz tonight.
Mrs. Conkling's Sunday school class presents an evening program Friday April 5 at o clock. Supper served in basement rooms. Music featured. Admission 20 cents. Friends of the Sunday school invited to attend.
Miss Annie May Arnold a Forsyth Georgia teacher at Bessie TE college writes Atlanta detectives proposing a recovery plan for a damaged flat pin watch and other items stolen from a University of Chicago chapter member. She suggests jewelers watch pawnshops and provides a detailed thief profile.
Barker of Spokane is a progressive candidate for IU presidency. He travels Ottawa to Montreal on a May 15 election date, challenging incumbent James M. Lynch. Expected total votes about 45 000 with 4 500 in Canada. Also London reports Emmeline Pankhurst to be released April 4 as the Sir Rem by the Home Secretary, with the remainder of her sentence remitted for her to prepare defense.
The aldermanic board delays gas hearing until after next Thursday awaiting council approval of a $1,000 appropriation for the investigation. Alderman Maddox will push a resolution for a separate probe of telephone rates at the next meeting. The gas hearing is set for April 15, with petitioners led by Richard Bosche drawing city officials into the inquiry.
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