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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1912

Page

12

Georgia Endorses Underwood for President Says He Is Nation’s Leader

C Olin Teate of Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance and sixth ward Underwood Club urges Georgia to back Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama. He cites his tariff revisions, democratic leadership, clean record, and ability to win northern and eastern independents, arguing Georgia owes him full endorsement.

Georgia Oscar W. Underwood Alabama C. Olin Teate Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Sixth Ward Underwood Club Underwood Congress Ract

Leading Wilson Supporter Prefers Underwood in Georgia

Americus lawyer and longtime Wilson supporter W F Lane says Underwood likely carries Georgia, though he still regards Wilson as the more available nominee. Lane, active in Sumter County politics, notes Underwood sentiment is strengthening locally and nationally, with Alabama precedent possible for Georgia.

Wilson Underwood W. T. Lane Americus Sumter County Georgia Lane Alabama Americas Times-Recorder

Roosevelt Jr Debuts as Bond Clerk on Wall Street

Theodore Roosevelt Jr., now a full-fledged Wall Street pupil, begins his career as a bond clerk at Berton Griscom & Jenks in the brokerage office at 40 Wall Street, New York, on April 4.

Underwood Favored for Democratic Nomination by Newberry

General Walter C. Newberry of Chicago backs Oscar W. Underwood for the Democratic presidential nomination, noting his leadership in Congress and urging sober, balanced leadership. He prefers Harmon as first choice but would support Underwood, arguing Democrats nationwide could back him once they see his character and record.

Jake Cortsan Washington Oscar W. Underwood Judson Harmon Beltimore Walter C. Newberry Chicago Congress Underwood House Harmon Mr. Underwood New York

Morris Fund Near 2500 Mark For Family Aid

The Morris fund nears 2600 with a update showing a recent 16 boost and several families yet to report. Sheriff C W azum ani and deputies contributed 35, American furnish ed gave 7.25, and other local donors including Master Henry Morgan and Rev R V Branch supported the humane public effort to aid Aaron Morris’s family after his bravery.

Morris Jt Il C. W.azum Ani Morrin Aaron Morris Master Henry Morgan R. V. Branch L. B. Thompson BE. W. Myers E. P. Shaw

ELOPING GIRL RETURNS TO HER GRANDMOTHER

Floretta Whaley Cooke, who eloped six years ago at sixteen with Rev Jere K. Cooke, returns to her Hempstead grandmother feeling homesick. She later left for New York to rejoin the excommunicated clergyman. Cooke deserted his Hartford wife and the couple once lived in San Francisco. The girl stands to inherit over 75,000 from her father and grandmother estates.

Hempstead Floretta Whaley Cooke Jere K. Cooke St. George’s Hpiscopal Church August Belmont Cooke New York Hartford Conn Miss Whaley Kazlah ‘Whaley San Francisco

Senate Deliberations On Judicial Recall And Appointments

In Congress the Finance committee heard Porto Ricans protest free speech ahead of a vote on Colonel Roosevelt's views of judicial recall. Arizona protests over Sloan district judge confirmation were read into the record after a delay. Adjournment at 5:22 PM. noon meetings noted. An Indian appropriation bill carrying 7,465,266 dollars was discussed, and a presidential message urged economy and efficiency in government.

Porto Rigans Hoosevelt Smith Arizona Richard E. Sloan United States Tati Aarne del Rr Vis Foport

Near Beer Dealers Face Grand Jury Indictments

Court rumors say several of the citys largest near beer dealers and locker club operators have been indicted by the grand jury for Prohibition law violations. No arrests yet. detectives testify as Solicitor Dorsey weighs court action after Governor Browns note. About 175 dealers have not paid the tax. Penalties include up to 1000 fine and five to six months in the chain gang. Several arrests are expected today.

Court House Hugh M. Dorsey Joseph M. Brown

Savannah Boy Killed Negro Boy Over Dog Dispute

Samuel Simms, 10, was committed to jail in Savannah to await murder indictment after admitting he killed Thomas Griffin, a negro boy, who allegedly kicked his dog. The coroner's autopsy found fatal cuts to the breast. no inquest will be held. Colonel Robert L. Colding agreed to represent Sam.

Savannah Samuel Simms Thomas Griffin Robert L. Colding Fad Recorder Sam

Pension for Scalped Girl

The Senate debated a monthly pension for Alice V. Houghton, a former census office clerk who was accidentally scalped by machinery. After hours of discussion, senators approved a $50 monthly pension rather than $75.

Washington Senate Alice V. Houghton

Paper campaign clarifies price and subscription rules

The notice warns contestants that no valuable item comes without effort and explains the corrected voting schedule. It states that Tri Weekly subscriptions yield votes only if paid for at least four weeks, and that rural subscribers must pay the same rate as city residents. It adds that Sundays are restricted to non city subscribers and confirms the published price as correct with no agent authorized to offer lower rates.

Atlanta

Southwest Georgia Corn Clubs Organized in Tifton

The Tifton Chamber of Commerce agricultural bureau with State College of Agriculture and U S department of agriculture organized boys corn clubs across 29 southwest Georgia counties. Prizes range from 100 to 400 dollars with 1 706 boys in clubs. District agent G H Cunningham praises the effort and plans further visits to encourage the boys.

Tifton Agricultural Bureau of the Tifton Chamber of Commerce State College of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture Georgia Berrien Brooks Baker Ben Hill Clay Calhoun Crisp Coleitt Charlton Decatur Dougherty Dodge Barty Grady Irwin Miller Mitchel Lowndes Lee Quitman Randolph Stewart Terrell Tift Thomas Turner Sumter Wilcox Webster G .¥. Cunningham Chamber of Commerce

Express companies described as parasitic in open letter

Senator Gardner of Maine denounces express companies as parasitic and created to exploit a deficient transport system. He claims government control could recover the $89,000,000 in valued express properties and railroad contracts after a year of present rates. Senator Clarke of Arkansas presented the letter to the Senate.

Washington United States Gardner Maine Senate Clarke Arkansas

Poisons in Everyday Life Warn of Toxic Dangers

A fragment notes constant self poisoning risk from undigested foods and toxic substances. It mentions Jacobs liver symptoms and claims about toxin removal through dietary measures. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or sources.

Jacobs Tak TV

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