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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1912

Page

34

Roosevelt Campaigned Through Arkansas and Oklahoma

Colonel Roosevelt toured Arkansas and Oklahoma delivering one minute speeches from the car. Large crowds gathered in Little Rock and Fort Smith where a platform was built over a wagon. He spoke briefly in Ozark and Oklahoma towns, lamenting the Titanic disaster and urging river conservation as part of a broader national plan. He planned to depart Little Rock for North Carolina, then St Louis, before moving east. Kentucky delegates to the Democratic national convention will be chosen May 29 in Louisville, with county and precinct conventions drafting the slate.

Uute Rock Ark Rousevelk Tudey Arkansas Braskn Kansas Oklahoma Little Rock Roosevelt Fort Smith Hoosevelt Ozark Archie Batt Rw&k Mutt Georgia New York Court of Appeals Sam Mississippi United States North Carollns North Carolina Memphis St. Louis Heowich East Kentucky Louisville Baltimore State Democratic Executive Committee

Brash Tax Collector Candidate Chases Voter Alarm

Fragmentary OCR notes show Charles L Brenen, candidate for tax collector, urging voters with alarmist phrases about a house on fire. Mentions of Bs Stewart and salary issue appear unclear but indicate campaigning noise and controversy surrounding public funds.

Charles L .Brenen Stewart

Chicago mayoral feud influences national convention delegates

In Peoria on April 20, Democrats debated the Sullivan Harrison conflict. Sullivan claimed Harrison expelled himself from the party and will shun Baltimore, while Harrison backers expect a hearing at the national convention. Only one downstate delegation was chosen, leaving contests for state at large and Cook County delegates.

Peoria Nols Carter H. Harrison Chicago Roger C. Sullivan Cookunty Sullivan Harrison Baltimore Downatata Cooks County

Receiver named for Ford Johnson Company furniture plants

Federal Judge Anderson appointed Elmer W. Stout of Indianapolis receiver for the Ford Johnson Company, a furniture maker with plants in Michigan City and subsidiary operations in Helena Arkansas Louisville New Haven Hartford Hoboken and warehouses in Chicago New York San Francisco and Cincinnati. The firm capitalized at 3 million with a 25 thousand bond posted and management to begin immediately. The crisis followed currency controller actions forcing indorsers of the paper totaling 600 thousand to cover obligations.

Indianapolis Ind Anderson Elmer W. Stout Ford Johnson Company Michigan City Stout Fora & Johnson Paper Secomi National Bank of Cincinnati Helena Ark Louisville New Haven Hartford

Tax Cane closes as railroads sue Comptroller in Georgia

In a Georgia tax case the Louisville and Nashville and Atlantic Coast Line railroads seek to annul a state valuation for taxation set by authorities. The matter, before Judge Newman, is pending since early week and a decree is anticipated in a few days. Also included are notices of a Red Men meeting and a Baraca Union banquet in Atlanta, plus a Lumpkin bankruptcy clarification and a talk by Dr Susan Mary Hicks on parental duties at Buckhead church.

Louisville and Nashville Atlantic Coast Line General Wright Georgia Plainuid United States Mart Alex King Newman Susan Mary Hicks Mothers’ Congress Buckheagy

Funeral for H H Whitcomb Held Amid Many Attendees

The funeral service for H. H. Whitcomb drew a large crowd, with numerous friends and attendees present to honor the deceased. The ceremony reflected a period of respect and community mourning as details of the event emerged from the obsequies.

Errl OF Whitcomb

Oregon Primary Returns Point to Roosevelt and Wilson

Portland reports show Theodore Roosevelt the Republican preference in Oregon while Woodrow Wilson leads Democrats. Debates note General Selling as Republican senator nominee and uncertainty remains on Democratic finalist for the Senate and two congressional districts. Nebraska results indicate Roosevelt carried the state with Clark favored by many Democrats.

Chris Clark Nebraska Woodrow Wilson Oregon Portland Ore Theofiore Roosevelt Oreence Ogon Jonathan Bourne, Jr Harry Lane O- P. Coshow Roseburg Lawley A. W. Larffarty N. J. Sinnott Dalro Repubicaun Roosevelt Taft Clark Harmon Wilson Victor Rosewater National Republican Committee la Follette Carrie Clank Mr. Bryan William Jennings Bryan Hitchcock

Seventy seven Specifics by Dr Umphreys Listed

Seventy seven is one of the alseflies of Specifics offered by Dr Umphreys. The list includes thirty five more remedies for fevers inflammations and congestions diseases of infants and children bowel complaints diarrhea and dysentery headaches dyspepsia indigestion weak stomach female diseases skin diseases rheumatism and lumbago fever and ague malaria piles kidneys binders and more. The excerpt promotes a comprehensive medical book for general users.

Umphreys

Operators ready for more talks with miners says Baer

George F. Baer, president of the Philadelphia and Restling railroad, declares operators are willing to hold additional conferences with the miners at any time to discuss the situation from all sides and to hear any suggestions to resolve the issues, noting no date was set previously.

George F. Baer Philadelphia and Restling Railroad

Poorhouse Fearful End For Blind Street Vendor

An elderly white woman identified as Mrs Anna Triel was taken from a hospital bed to a poorhouse after an accident on Chestnut street. She fell into a manhole, nearly 200 feet from home, and could not walk due to injury. Ambulance staff carried her away as onlookers and neighbors expressed sympathy.

Hoapita Anna Triel Chestnut Street

Judge Dart in Race for Waycross Circuit Judge

Waycross Georgia April 20 Special Judge F Willis Dart of Douglas says if Judge A Parker resigns from the Waycross circuit he will run for the post. Judge J J Summerall of Pierce declines re election to run, and Judge John T Myers of Waycross is already a candidate, creating a three cornered fight for the judgeship. Nut Growers to Meet in Gulfport. Waycross April 20 Special Preliminary arrangements for the National Nut Growers association convention are set. Gulfport Mississippi hosts late October or early November. Dr J J Wilson Waycross secretary reports the Gulfport meeting will be among the largest and he plans to attend the Georgia Florida Pecan Growers Association meeting May 1 2 at Kufula Alabama. Bona Hell President in Waycross April 20 Special Prosecutor B L Ray resigns as president of Bunn Bel l Institute to become co president of the Cust Grove Institute Locust Grove Georgia. He will take new duties this summer, coming from Vidalia where he lived seven years. He built Bunn Bell into a strong institution and the new post near his home is highly desirable.

Dart Waycross F. Willis Dart Douglas A. Parker Waycross Judiciaal Circuit J. J. Summerall Piere County John T. Myers National Nut Growers' Association Gulfport Miss JJ Wilson Bona-Hell Prosequor B. L. Ray Bunn-Bell Institute Cust Grove Institute Locust Grove Ray Vidatia Bunn-Bell Profesor Ray

Kiloto the paradise of landscapes in Claytons essay

From Clayton Ruhamah Seidmorte's The Famous Gardens of Kiloto in the April Century, Kioto is depicted as a landscape lovers' paradise. The city sits in a Kamogawa valley with wooded hills, monasteries, villas, and gardens enclosed by walls, forming a grand composition of religious and landscape beauty.

Clayton Ruhamah Seidmorte Kiloto Kioto Kamogawa Suddition

Local Mortuary Notices and Obituaries in Georgia

Deaths reported from Waco near Bremen and Mandeville include Mrs. Dee Smith aged about 40 and Miss Ethel Layton 14 after illnesses. Interments held at Waco and Pleasant View Baptist church. Also noted are William H. Fletcher of Macon, inventor of the Fletcher cotton press, passing from a stroke. dead are Mrs. Clara Williams of 24 years, to be buried in Seneca, South Carolina.

Dee Smith Waco Bremen Ethel Layton Mandeville B. R. Layton Pleasant View Baptist Church

Penal Pest Hole Washingtons Neighbor Driven Reform Effort

A National Civic Federation health and welfare committee investigates conditions at Maryland’s Jessup prison near Washington, detailing filthy cells, rusty plumbing, dirty bedding, and vermin. The Survey notes Maryland’s push to remedy abuses despite limited publicity after an early 20th century report.

Maryland House of Correction Jessup Washington Woman's Welfare Department National Civic Federation Maryland National Committee On Priven Labor National Committee Priser

Senate Actions Include Campaign, Trade and Coinage Measures

In session at 2 p.m. the Senate adopted the Martine resolution for stricter international regulation of ocean traffic. Henry bill extending campaign publicity laws to presidential and vice presidential candidates passed. Pujo introduced a resolution for expanded committee powers. Bulkley proposed half cent coinage. Alexander resolution urged invite to a global conference to establish steamship lanes on the north Atlantic. Maltby filed a minority sugar report. Legien spoke on labor and world peace. Eulogies planned for Rep Madison of Kansas.

Henry Bill Pujo Money Trust Bulkley Merchant Marine Committee Alexander Nationa International Conference North Atlantic Maltby Karl Legien Socialist Tebor Party

Arkansas Cattle at Record Price DQs Bulls Cause Spike

In a St. Louis market report a new record price of 5.80 for Arkansas cattle stood out while Missouri and Illinois cattle traded at 8.00. The price gap stemmed from one unusually strong bull influencing the market.

St. Louis Arkansas Missouri Illinois Arkan

Notice to Paving Contractors for City of Atlanta

Sealed proposals addressed to the Mayor and General Council will be received at the City Clerk's office until 3 p m Monday May 6 1912 for paving several streets. North avenue from Peachtree Street to Williams Street with crested wood blocks 7400 square yards. Moreland avenue from Euclid Avenue to Ponce de Leon Avenue with vitrified brick between tracks of the Georgia Railway and Electric Company about 2050 square yards and outside tracks with asphaltic macadam about 10800 square yards. Fourteenth Street from Peachtree Street to West Peachtree Street with asphaltic macadam about 6922 square yards. St Charles Avenue from Moreland Avenue to Maynard Avenue with asphaltic macadam about 250 square yards. Mclendon Avenue from Moreland Avenue to Mayson Avenue with vitrified brick Electric Company about 2300 square yards and outside the tracks with asphaltic macadam about 7900 square yards. Each street priced separately. Specifications furnished on application to undersigned. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Clayton Chief of Construction.

Nae National Bank Dublin Market Jefferson Streets First National Bank Ten Eyck Brown Forsyth Ausou ATI Tosals Rune Dubin Big WA Building Committee Brigham Corker City of Atlanta North Avenue Peachtree Georgia Railway and Electriz Company Yorda Fourteenth Street Peachtree Street Charlen Avenue Moreland Avenue Maynon Avenue MaLenden E Mayson Avenue Georgia Railway and Electric Company Rom Clayton

Economy Lesson From Farmer Harned on Cattle Costs

W P Harned notes in The Progressive Farmer that Sas saved the price on one bull and lost 20 dollars per head on a carload of cattle. The total saved is 80 dollars while the first cost in the bull is offset by a 3400 dollar loss on the cattle carload.

Sas W. P. Harned

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