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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
13
An Atlanta note urges support for Mr Underwood as Democratic candidates vie in a unity slate. The writer praises Underwood's congressional record, calling him a man of ability and a friend to the people, hoping Georgia sends a full delegation to the Baltimore convention.
J E Morris, a Terrell County banker, says Underwood will carry Terrell County and rural areas convincingly. He notes rising enthusiasm for the Democratic leader and dismisses Wilson’s campaign as largely talk, arguing local sentiment favors Underwood.
Colonel A J Shropshire, a deputy under Sheriff Nelms and now allied with Atlanta insurance interests, urges support for Oscar Underwood. He states the South needs a presidential candidate with southern blood and sympathy and urges Georgia to back Underwood on May 1 to send a man to Washington.
Washington on April 23 reports an amendment to the postoffice appropriation providing free transmission through the United States for publications printed for the blind. The measure would distribute these materials without charge to the afflicted, expanding access to reading.
The House passes the appropriation measure on Murdock of Ekansas’s motion. An amendment by Dodds of Michigan allows second class mailing for fraternal and trades publications issued as bona fide periodicals.
Letters and farmer testimony from Wilkes and surrounding counties boost Underwood in the race. Prominent planters and editors like J. C. Newsome and C. Sydnor predict large majorities for Underwood in May 1, with endorsements across Rockmart Cuthbert Lagrange and Fayette county noting tariff views and southern stability.
Thirty five members of the Ad Men's club met at noon for a luncheon to organize a charity baseball game against Memphis at Ponca de Leon park on Tuesday April 30. Gate receipts will fund Atlanta advertising for the Dallas convention trip. tickets are distributed through Tom Fitts stores Tumlin Brothers Candler building Piedmont hotel Brown Allen Cone's drug stores Kilisbury's and Cruickshank's.
John W. Nash, a former newsie, files suit in Fulton superior court seeking 326 000 damages from Georgia Rail for injuries after being run over. prosecu tion notes severe mangling and long delay in filing.
Special Dublin Ga April 23 the Tompkins case paused due to missing state witness Edgar Dean. Sheriff Grier and Dr Nelson were sent twenty miles to fetch him for a Dublin return tonight. Dean was wounded by Tompkins but is able to travel. case resumes Wednesday morning.
Rome April 23 Special The Interstate Chemical Company bought the First National bank building in Rome for about 100000 in a landmark deal. The company, formed less than a year ago, has paid in capital near 200000 and a 10 percent dividend record, expanding its drug and extract manufacturing business.
Mew Fork April 23 The will of Jacob Astor III is revealed outlining the bulk of the estate to Vincent Astor with additional bequests to other beneficiaries. The document details the distribution of wealth and the executors named to oversee the settlement.
The fourteenth annual Georgia Federation of Labor convention meets in Waycross starting Thursday for a three day session. Secretary C G Lewis will open the gathering with welcomes, followed by remarks from Jerome Jones Atlanta and Hon Harry D Reed Waycross mayor. Former Governor John M Slaton and other dignitaries speak. A Lanquet is planned Thursday night and a dance Friday night in Mary Street park. The group adjourns Saturday after officer elections and planning for next year.
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