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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
8
A compilation from The Constitution Bureau includes subscriber notices, distribution routes, and staff mentions. It also surveys congressional mood with monikered references to Roosevelt Clark Beveridge and Lopez and notes on Mexican policy and political theater.
The Metropolitan Opera Company unveils a robust schedule after Caruso’s withdrawal. Ricardo Martin steps in for La Gioconda and Frovatore. Othello airs with Slezak replacing, and Koenigskinder opens the four show run on April 27 with single-seat sales starting this morning.
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange led by President W. B. Thompson joins southern farmers in denouncing tariff provisions that raise the cost of bagging and ties. It argues Payne-Aldrich duties unfairly burden cotton producers, urging duty-free admission to remove discriminatory costs and blaming Republican insurgents for blocking reform.
Judge C H Brand in the Georgia western district commends addressing pistol tote rs at its stronghold the apathy of public sentiment. In Clarke superior court Athens about 300 negroes pledged cooperation to stamp out the practice with jail without fines. The pledge included several women and faces the issue of self restraint, yet marks progress in enforcing penalties to deter deadly weapon infractions.
The Atlanta Woman's Exchange runs a noon rest haven and free night school for working girls. On April 18 a yellow domino ball at Auditorium Amory aims to raise funds to cover deficits of philanthropic work. Citizens are urged to patronize the event for its merit and service.
A collage of humorous verses and political ribbing reflecting rural life amid election talk. The pieces lampoon farming, weather predicting, and legislative patience through character sketches, from Brother Williams to Bre’r Rabbit, with wry notes on fame chance and a purely trained husband.
Atlanta faced praise and press as it raised six hundred thousand dollars for a Y M C A building fund. Multiple papers credit the effort to the city’s spirit and compare it to Raleigh’s status, noting strong public involvement and promotional impact across the region.
In Atlanta public service nepotism fuels a thinly veiled conflict as officials contend with the family pork barrel. The Richmond Leader notes the Atlanta council defeated an alliance aimed at curbing nepotism, while acknowledging councils are usually elected.
A Dothan Eagle report notes Atlanta officials are related, creating graft risk as jobs go to kin. The city council fails to pass an ordinance restricting nepotism, allowing kin to obtain public offices and handout employment.
Mrs. Thom as B. Felder presides over the Atlanta Woman's Exchange which runs free branches for working girls. To cover a deficit, a charity ball titled Yellow Mask Ball will be held April 18 at the Auditorium Armory. Felder urges public patronage, highlighting the charity’s aims, need for support, and the ticket price of 1.50 with checks directed to Wi. W. Davis, noting participation regardless of dancing approval.
Editor Constitution outlines a proposed Atlanta public meeting to endorse world peace, aligned with the Bible tercentenary observance. It notes London Albert Hall events and calls for a synchronized national celebration, urging church and civic leadership to back arbitration plans and peace efforts. W C Schaeffer Jr, English Lutheran Church, Atlanta, April 11 1911.
Poetic obituary praising William Anderson Bass for unselfish humanity and steadfast faith. The piece laments his departure and admiration for his gentle kindness, concluding with a somber hope for his ascent to higher truth and love.
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