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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1912

Page

12

Roosevelt Warns of Rematch if Beaten in Indiana

Fort Wayne dispatch reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt telling a Peru crowd he would run again if defeated. He charged unfair tactics by opponents to curb his supporters in Indiana, urging voters to weigh the fair vote against bosses. Roosevelt warned of further clashes as he campaigns through Danville and Indiana’s Ninth, Eleventh, and Twelfth districts.

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Georgia prison cotton sale ends in damaged lot concerns

The Georgia prison commission met to bid on five hundred seventy three bales of cotton stored in the field beside the gin. Superior conditions for shipment were poor due to severe winter and sun exposure. Buyers described the bale damage as extensive with possible unrecoverable losses unless reconditioning and drying are done, making auction bids uncertain.

Mineadorinel Yarm Gelenel. R Pattergon Davison Chetrman Burke J. A. Hall Macun J. E. Latham Miltie Lamar i Alex Sprunce Withington Davidson Seles Meys Tegner Atlanta

Murdered girl and self-inflicted suicide in Iredell County

In Statesville North Carolina on an April day, 16 year old Jeanette Templeton was shot in a field on farmer Robert Williams’ land. The shooter, J. Shoemaker, a man of bad repute, killed himself with a gun loaded to his head using a stick cut for the purpose. The murder followed his unwanted attentions, and a search party found Shoemaker’s body shortly after the act.

Statesville J. Columbus Shoemater Jeanette Templeton Iredell County Robert Williams Maker

Mississippi Flood Crisis Drives Rescue Efforts

Rescue of thousands along the upper Mississippi hinges on 36 hours of dyke strength in Arkansas and north Louisiana. Officials fear breaks west of Helena as floodwaters threaten homes and villages. Memphis citizens committees organize hazardous trips to Wyandotte to aid refugees in the sweeping disaster.

Memphis Mississippi Mississippi Valley Arkansas Louisiana Delta Yazda Lowlés Helena Upper Nis Ark Wyandke

Senator Bacon Stays In Race For Georgia Seat

Washington April 3 Special Senator Bacon dismissed rumors he would not seek re election and said he intends to be a candidate to succeed himself He noted his reply to Judge Perry earlier was an announcement to Georgians and he has never contradicted it Also elected president pro tempore for one day in Vice President Sherman’s absence with the senate unable to replace Senator Frye and Bacon again chaired the chamber.

John Corrigan Washington Bacon Georgia Senate Judge Perry Perry People of Sherman Frye Senator Bacon

Senator Robert Proposes $20 Million Annual Road Plan

A Washington report notes Senator Robert urging a $20,000,000 annual program to build good roads, framing a major national initiative. The item signals a push for sustained road funding and policy emphasis.

Drunken father admits giving liquor to young son

J P Cantrell, a farmer from Paulding County, testified he gave whisky to his son after a rainy train ride. Police said the boy, Willie, was found intoxicated and hospitalized at Grady. Cantrell and an associate faced charges with Cantrell fined and sentenced in hopes of preventing future alcohol poisoning.

J. P. Cantrell Aishwood Paulding Tugele Lasiter Decatur Collingd Stili Grady Hospital Broyles Derelickg Hiwood Cantrell Ellwood Elinaca Willie

Auto Hits Tree Injuring Three Near Atlanta

Dr William A Starnes and his wife and mother were seriously or severely injured when their car crashed after being forced off the road by a speeding vehicle on the Hopeville road about eight miles from Atlanta. The Starnes party was returning to Atlanta when the chauffeur swerved to avoid a collision and struck a tree. The other car fled the scene.

William A. Starnes Hopeville Atlanta Starnes Nis Treee

Newell Sanders Named Senator for Tennessee

Nashville announces at 9 30 p m Governor Hooper names Newell Sanders of Chattanooga United States senator to fill the late Robert L Taylor term. Sanders, 62, prominent Chattanooga manufacturer and Republican leader, will be the third Tennessee Republican in the Senate. He is a Indiana native and University of Indiana graduate, living in Chattanooga since 1878, with Mrs Sanders formerly Corinne Dodds of Bloomington Illinois.

Nashville Tenn Hooper Newell Sanders Chattanooga United States Robert L. Taylor Sanders Republican Party Robert I. Taylor Tennessee United States Senate Joseph Ss. Tyler Senate Willida G. Brownlow Indiana University of Indiana Chattanooss Republican State Executive” Committee Corinné Dodds Bloomington, Ill University of Indiiana Sangers

Massing support for Underwood as national president candidate

A fragmented historical column discusses Hon Charles E. Masers of Carroll and his view that Georgia should join Alabama to back Oscar W. Underwood for president. It analyzes electoral-vote paths from Indiana Ohio New York New Jersey and highlights Governor Harmon and Governor Marshall as potential Democratic electors. The piece hints at regional strategy and ends noting continuation on last page.

Charles EL. Masers Carroll Congress Oscar W. Underwood Alabama Bis House Georgia Mr. Underwood Moses West Virginia Indiana Ohio New York New Jersey Marshall Taft Harmon

Warrant Issued for F C Beach in Murder Attack Case

A warrant was issued in Aiken for the arrest of New York millionaire Frederick C Beach on charges of assault and battery with intent to commit murder. Evidence includes bloodstained items found near the Beach residence, including a diamond stud, pearl earring, back comb, and knife. Beach and his wife Mrs Beach had left Aiken for New York, with plans to sail for Europe. Rewards totaling several thousand dollars were posted for Beach’s apprehension.

Aiken F. C. Beach New York Beachs Aikenton Europe Marie Joseph Harriman New York State Baughn Atlanta Inife Frederick C. Beach Ine Mr. Beach Beach

Atlanta and Macon Railway Company to seek charter

The interurban line between Atlanta and Macon aims for a charter in Georgia with $100,000 common stock and up to 60 percent preferred stock. Eleven incorporators are named including Hollins Randolph and Hugh Scott. The route would pass Jonesboro Griffin and Forsyth, operating by electricity once granted.

Macon Atlanta and Macon Railway Company Atlanta Hollins N. Randolph Hugh M. Scott Robert & Parker Lst Jonesboro Griffin Forsyth Randolph

Weather Prophec Georgia Pair and Temders

Local report predicts temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday with expected high and low values. Forecast mentions normal temperatures, rainfall within seven hours, and notes about humidity and moisture levels. Contains unreadable fragments but preserves key weather terms and anticipated trends.

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