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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
16
Dr. S. H. Green of Atlanta a prominent physician and surgeon of the Fifth Georgia Regiment National Guard is presented in support of Underwood as a political candidate.
Captain and WW Green urge support for Oscar W Underwood. They praise his congressional record, leadership abilities, and claim he would bring the strongest influence as president compared with other national figures.
Tight Ltd reports George Moss a leading Fort Worth merchant and former councilman has been appointed chief of police to replace Bryant Barry, who was deposed after failing to protect a Black citizen from a mob. The move signals a stringent law and order regime.
A. H. Jim at the state capitol notes waning support for Governor Wilson among eastern Democrats. He cites private admissions of decline, weak New Jersey prospects, Tammany Hall opposition, and labor disagreements, predicting Wilson will struggle to win New Jersey delegates despite some optimistic claims.
Congressman T W Hardwick of the Tenth district toured Georgia on a return from his district visit. He spoke with friends about political chances, notably a potential bid for the U S Senate, while also noting Georgia’s presidential situation ahead of a May 1 climax.
Savannah reports H Y Griner a Burke county farmer acquitted in the Heyward Wams Company defraud case. He remains jailed in Chatham county while habeas corpus petitions seek his liberty. He says he pleaded guilty in Burke county and paid a $200 fine. Judge Briton to hear evidence Saturday.
Sparta Ga April 2 A special election held to fill the unexpired term of A M Hutchinson resulted in the overwhelming victory of H D Che Man over three other candidates.
Washington April 2. Southern Democrats express renewed support for Alabama senator and House leader Underwood. North Carolina reps Kitchin and Pall pledge unconditional backing and district organization for Underwood. Virginia efforts include Craddock-Terry directors forming a business club to mobilize delegates and alumni backing.
Western Union announced a bulk purchase of 10 000 Underwood typewriters for office use. The move signals expansion of document handling capacity and support for faster correspondence across its network. The agreement underscores rising demand for mechanical typewriters in enterprise operations.
The Atlanta Automobile and Accessory Association holds a regular meeting tonight to discuss a hill climb event slated for April 20 under the A A A Class C rules. Debate may turn to adopting Class A or Class B classifications, with emphasis on cubic inch displacement and weight requirements.
Tax offices announce first installment payments are due this year. Early payment saves 1 percent, with next due June 1 and the third on September 1. Tax receivers urge settlers to pay promptly to avoid later rush.
A Georgia campaign statement by G R Hutchens defends Oscar W Underwood of Alabama and attacks Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey. It contrasts Underwood’s eighteen years in Congress with Wilson’s limited governorship, praising Underwood as diligent and stable while labeling Wilson as vagabond and out of touch.
Savannah April 2. Leon Bouzigues was arrested on a warrant sworn by his wife for abandoning his two children in Atlanta and not supporting them. He came to Savannah from Atlanta to work as a window dresser and was unable to post bond, in jail awaiting further action.
Fragmented notes indicate a speaking engagement in Albany on April 7 with a visiting speaker from Atlanta. The plan mentions the speaker arriving at night and delivering remarks in Tackagas Be, with reference to a first speaking appearance in the state.
Raleigh April 2 ex Governor R B Glenn is named the temporary presiding officer for the North Carolina Democratic state convention to be held in Raleigh in June. The move follows Onafting Eller announcing the plan and analysts expect Glenn may run for U S senator in two years, succeeding Overman.
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