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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
21
The column mocks campaign talk and political figures amid a collage of satirical lines. References include Taft Roosevelt Wilson and Madero with sly references to conventions and public sentiment. It notes aviators and political stunts, ending with scattered lines about rebels and tobacco.
The article lauds Oscar Underwood’s platform as clear and uncompromising, aligned with Jeffersonian democracy. It urges Southern and national rally around Underwood, argues a straightforward creed will win doubtful states and restore democracy’s meaning across Alabama New York and beyond.
An editorial reflection honors Marconi the wireless pioneer alongside the Titanic calamity. It notes lifeboats saved lives, discusses near misses by ships Parisian and Virginian, and laments the somber toll on women and children while praising brave sailors who sacrificed their own lives.
Aaron Haas, longtime Atlanta civic figure and city builder, died leaving a legacy of public service. A member of council and a friend to philanthropy and education, he carried out duties with quiet dedication and strong community identification.
A fragmented newspaper fragment blends poetry and satire, contrasting poverty and resilience with distrust of officeholders. It weaves old world faith in humanity against a harsh economic backdrop, urging action now as storms, lightning, and weather loom over the path to the mountain. It references public notices, lost umbrellas, and political names in a diffuse, era voice.
Decatur pupils prepare for an annual spelling bee at the school tonight. Details note a long tradition and selection by teachers for the event, with students from grades expected to participate.
An ordinance closing Wood avenue near the viaduct during construction was adopted after the Industrial Enginesting company sought sidewalk and partial street closure at Peachtree place and Peachtree street to build a three story apartment house. A sewer committee resolution to construct a sewer on Peachtree circle near FW Reynelde property across private land to Seventeenth Street was also adopted.
The faculty of the Atlanta School of Medicine will hold its annual banquet at the Piedmont hotel Saturday evening April 20 with speakers including Dr. L. B. Clarke W. T. Thornhill J. J. Everett W. F. Cross and R. A. Haggard. Graduation exercises follow at the Atlanta theater Friday April 26 at 8 o clock. The senior class list includes J. Anefireon E. V. Bailey T. H. Blackburn J. G. Brantley B. L. Bridges C. Carroll P. Cheek G. C. Cole W. F. Cross F. W. Doyle and many others.
During a called council session Alderman Van Dyke moved a resolution to hire an expert engineer to draft plans and specs for a crematory and discard methods. The measure authorizes about 1000 to study bids and evaluate existing health board plans for a 300 ton daily plant producing 2000 horsepower by products. The crematory committees urge expert services before further action.
Atlanta's Woods White, a leading citizen, will speak in Nashville as the Southern Sociological Congress convenes May 7 to 1. He outlines goals of sociological work, noting concerns over loan sharks and the influence of small loan companies, and cites the Atlanta bank as a successful model.
The article reports on religious debates about the seventh day Sabbath and a doctrine called antinomianism. It notes fear of social unrest and calls for obedience to church leaders, warning of consequences if such beliefs spread.
Mr Bowman, chosen to lead the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul office in Atlanta, outlines southern connections from New Orleans to Chicago. The railway aims to make Atlanta a major hub with routes to Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha, Seattle, and beyond, despite flood delays at Vicksburg.
Lists of Underwood clubs stream in from state sections to headquarters showing strong support for Mr Underwood. Wellston club headed by T W Murray submits a large member roster and vows to carry Houston County with a safe majority and meet in Atlanta at the convention.
A M Dawson longtime Atlanta resident died suddenly yesterday morning at 91 Fark Street cause apoplexy his son H H Dawson found the body He aged 63 came from Greenville DC now survived by another son C P P Dawson and three daughters Mrs W J Zachary Mrs J K Near and Miss Nannie Daweon Interment at West View with Rev J B Robins officiating
W F Stokes, long connected with The Atlanta Constitution circulation, has been named Georgia representative of The Christian Observer of Louisville Ky. He will immediately assume high charge.
At the annual meeting this afternoon the South Atlantic League of Societies presented honors to Charles Tous, Ravaniah, and George Mau for service. Charles Tous was named honorary vice president while Ravaniah was noted as president and Arville as third vice president. Eprebloch and others were listed in executive roles.
Barnesville Ga April 18 hundreds of students and teachers prepare to attend the Sixth District High School Association annual meeting. Schools from Macon Griffin Milledgeville Thomaston Jackson Locust Grove Hampton Culloden Zebulon and others join in a day of essays spelling contests athletics and music with a 11 30 a m program kickoff and a 2 30 p m athletics session followed by a 8 p m contest slate.
The Kentucky Society plans an annual amber to fight at 8 o'clock at the Kimball. About 100 Kentuckians in Atlanta are expected to attend. Judge John T Pendleton, president, will preside and deliver an address. Other officers include C. Pean, Rhy Gren, AW Gaines, Catron, Hudson, S. Spatdin, and W. S. Blein.
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