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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1912

Page

4

Alabama Man Backs Underwood in Tariff Debate

W R B, a member of the 1441 Aim of Chambere and president of Athents board of education, argues that the tariff is the real issue to be faced. He endorses Underwood for his tariff reform, rejects the initiative and recall, and praises Underwood as the practical Democratic leader. He also notes Underwood’s southern roots and loyalty to local neighbors.

Chambere Underwood Cleveland Democratic Party Ince Cleveland Abahamian Underwoodi Ag Wilson

Underwood Urged as Presidential Candidate by Atlanta Leader

P and Glenn, officer of Exposition Cotton Mills and prominent Atlanta businessman, argues Oscar W. Underwood would focus on service over politics if elected. He praises Underwood's tariff plans, integrity, and dedication to the public good, claiming he would not chase a second nomination but govern with conviction.

Oscar W. Underwood P. &. Glenn Exposition Cotton Mills Atlanta Glenn Alabama Underwood Marempber Democratic Party

Raids Seize Whisky In Macon Ahead Of Confederate Reunion

In Macon on April 22 sheriff deputies raided Ike Bashinski’s Fourth Street near beer saloon and seized 1700 quarts of whisky stored under the bar The case was presented to the grand jury which returned an indictment for violating state prohibition Bashinski posted a 2500 bond and was released The raid sparks panic among whisky interests with more raids anticipated in the lead up to the reunion

Macon Hicks Ike Bashingki Fourth Street Bashinski

Dr Yung Wing Dies at Hartford at 84

Dr Yung Wing aged 84 died at his Hartford home after a notable career in Chinese diplomacy. He arrived in the United States in 1847 and graduated from Yale in 1864, later receiving a Doctor of Laws in 1876. He played a role in China's reform movement and was once targeted by the empress dowager with a $100,000 reward. He was married to Mary Louisa Kellogg of Hartford, who died in 1886.

Hartford Conn Yung Wing Yale China Mary Louisa Kellogg

Man to Nominate President Says Nation Needs One Leader

A speaker at a campaign gathering urges selecting a single national leader to unite all sections. He argues the party should nominate Mr Underwood, praising his value to the party and asserting voters will choose a candidate based on ability rather than regional origins.

United States Underwood

New Spring Fashions Await in Atlanta Store Tour

Visitors are welcomed to a five story Atlanta store featuring Paris hats and London streetwear in the millinery department and a complete children and misses section on the third floor. The second floor showcases ready to wear including suits at sale prices down to half the New York landed cost. A Corset Department offers expert fitting and diagnosis by a corsetiere. The Bazaar on the first floor displays house furnishings, china, lamps, silverware, glassware, and an Italian Tea Garden for economical luncheons. The five story space also houses a furniture department, a wide array of fabrics, embroideries, lace, and accessories with friendly, non-pushy staff.

Paris London New York

Wilson vetoes grade crossing bill in New Jersey

Governor Woodrow Wilson vetoed a measure to abolish grade crossings on New Jersey railroads, signaling a clash with Republicans who accuse him of siding with corporate interests. The veto drew criticism from Assembly members and fellow senators who noted his absence from the state and questioned his commitment to anti corporate reforms.

New Jersey Bille General Assembly Woodrow Wilson Charles H. Gallagher Trenton N. J Democratic Executive Committee Wilson Gallagher Trenton Times Assemblyman Richards Willson Jawa Emerson L. Richards Atlantic City Morris Canal Public Service Corporation Lehigh Valley Hailroad Company Fred G. Stickel, Jr Newark Wilpon

Murder at Seminole Club Ends In Instant Death in Macon

W W Malone a railroad switchman shot proprietor W Emmett Hodges five times at the Seminole Club and then hid at his home. Hodges died instantly. Police captured Malone after he refused to come out. The coroner’s jury later charged Malone with murder. Hodges, a well known Macon figure, left a wife and a 27 year old son.

Macon W. W. Malone W. Emmett Hodges Malone Second Street Malone Hs Hodges Dannenberg Company Gena Fetner W. H. Fetner Board of Water Commissioners Central of Georgia Railway Seminolle Third and Poplar Streets

Much Damage by Swollen Creeks in Quitman area

Quitman Georgia April 22 Special. Rain and high creek waters flood rail lines and roads from Quitman to Dixie and Greenville. Atlantic Coast Line and South Georgia railroad traffic delayed or suspended. Roads washed out with 6 to 8 foot breaches. several rural routes curtailed. Bryant family rescued by crane after encroaching Okapitico flood. Fields ruined across Brooks County as terraces act as temporary dams then fail.

Quitman Atlantic Coast Line Here Dixie South Georgia Railroad Okapico Creek Greenville Fla South Georgia Road Pisacola Creek Bryant Okapitico Brooks County Felda

Frats Banned in Twenty Five States

Washington April 22 high school fraternities are banned in 25 states under a federal education bureau report. Thirteen state legislatures enacted laws hostile to secret societies while school boards in large cities in twelve states prohibited them locally. The anti fraternal movement began and remains strongest in the west and middle west.

Washington Federal Bureau of Education West Middle West

Hernandez Yields to the United States

Braulio Hernandez former Chihuahua secretary of state surrendered to the justice department to answer an indictment in El Paso Texas for conspiracy to violate Tafts proclamation prohibiting munitions exports to Mexico. He travels from Washington to El Paso in custody of a special agent and will arrive tonight or tomorrow.

Washington Braulio Hernandez Chihuahua Department of Justice Hi Paso Texas Taft Mexico el Paso Department

Governor Wilson’s veto action regarding Pierce crossing veto unclear

The report notes Governor Wilson’s veto action on the Pierce grade crossing bill remains uncertain. De Forest is listed as an executor of Russell Sage’s estate and serves as counsel and financier to several figures including E. T. Stornbury, E. B. Thomas, H. Fahnestock, Henry W. Maxwell, and George S. Baer of the Reading railroad, with the latter referred to as ‘Divine Fight.’

Wilson Pierce de Forest Russell Sage E. T. Stornbury E. B. Thomas H. Fahnestock Henry W. Maxwell George S. Baer Reading Road

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