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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
12
A Cobb backed appeal argues that geographical origin should not bar presidential ambitions. The piece lauds Howell Cobb lineage and calls for unity, noting Andrew Cobb supports a broader Southern presence in national leadership and criticizes sectionalism in politics.
A Constitution interview with E F E Rittenhouse, conservation commissioner of The Equitable Life Assurance Society, discusses self-inflicted death, rising degenerative diseases, and the need for regular medical examinations. He cites Atlanta data and argues for routine health checks for both children and adults to prevent disease and reduce deaths, urging society to share the burden of preventive care.
The Southern Commercial Congress meets in Nashville for its fourth annual session led by Senator Duncan A. Fletcher of Florida. The gathering aims to showcase the South’s growth, urging leaders to heed Durand’s census-based facts on native growth, industry expansion, and resource development as vital to national progress.
A fragmented poem fragment reflects longing for rest away from toil and wealth contrasted with life’s burdens. Jots of humorous takes on Congress and a singing figure who proclaims “Mooray” and “Hooray” appear amid nostalgic reflections on fate and labor.
Special to The Savannah Previews the death of Beckley Price, a 17 year old hobo traveling with Howard Venndevdtet and another boy. They were struck by a train last night near a street in Millen. Price, aged over, died at the scene. details remain unclear amid damaged OCR text.
The respected Judge G. Elenford Prior, longtime Gainesville banker attorney and Baptist church deacon, died last night after a brief illness. Born in Michigan County he moved to Gainesville years ago and served the county with distinction. Funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 AM from First Baptist Church with Rev J E Hampton officiating. Interment at Alta Vista Cemetery. Survived by wife J Burial of Rev Pearce also announced as body arrived from Columbus, no services given here, interment at Alta Vista.
The executive committee of the Georgia Weekly Press Association met at the commissioner of commerce and labor offices and set June 12 as the date for the next meeting in Dublin Georgia. An outing was discussed with a Savannah to east coast boat trip among ideas. Senator Luke Lee of Tennessee was invited to address the June session. Attending were METHYIN, M. J. Stanley, J. C. Williams of Greensboro Herald Journal, J. W. Mercer of Fitzgerald Enterprise, and Trobert M. Martin of the Lublin chamber of commerce.
Washington April 8 Rehearing of the so called patent monopoly mimeograph case was refused by the Supreme Court. On March 1 the court held that selling a patented machine could require purchasers to use only supplies from the patentee, even when those supplies are not patentable. The decision was supported by Justices Lurton McKenna Holmes and Van Devanter with White Hughes and Lamar dissenting. Day was absent and Pitney had not yet joined the court. The government joined in the rehearing application.
The history, by A P Adamson of Rex Georgia, offers a concise prewar analysis and a detailed roster of the regiment’s companies. It includes biographies and photographs of notable members, with Adamson praised as official historian and father of Robert Adamson of The Constitution and New York mayoral aide. Copies available by writing Rex Georgia.
O C Jackson of the International Association of Machinists and Local Lodge 43 endorsed Oscar W Underwood citing his 17 year congressional record as a friend of labor and tariff reduction. FG Chambers of Holton Ga another union member praised Underwood as labor’s ally and urged a working family friendly vote. Notes of additional union members were later added to the Underwood list.
Grady hospital annex equipment valued near $20,000 will be installed in the new building within the next fifteen days. Superintendent Sumnerall reports the building is ready for furniture and wards to open within thirty days. The hospital, built at a cost of about $190,000, is among the finest in the south and will gain amphitheater and clinic facilities comparable to larger cities. Sumnerall personally supervised the project.
Cleveland April 8 W G Lee grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen said the referendum among southern trainmen on demands to be submitted to railroads south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi will have results announced here on April 22. The demands details are not disclosed in official statements.
Elizabeth City N C April 8 Hugh Robinson son of Chief of Police Robinson of Edenton N C 42 has been jailed charged with killing Raymond Harney a seaman on board the cruiser Liffleda last Thursday. He was arrested on advice of officers after Harney died Sunday afternoon following a dispute on the vessel while enforcing the state fish law. Robinson reportedly left the boat and shot Harney from the wharf.
The State Board of Pharmacy began a three day session in the House chamber at the Capitol to examine 113 applicants for pharmacist licenses. The applicants are the largest in years with no women and only three Negroes. Board members conducting the exam include Dr C C Shroptrine of Savannah Dr C D Jordan of Monticello secretary W L Felkin Jr of Atlanta R M Land of Augusta and S B Bayne of Macon.
Easter has passed and desires become necessities in fashion and home upkeep. The piece urges women to refresh wardrobes and homes, note aging furniture and wallpaper, and treat advertising as essential news. It highlights that merchants publish news for readers to benefit and shop wisely.
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