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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
2
A former Atlanta police commissioner argues Oscar Underwood could secure key pivotal states and a sweeping victory for the Democratic ticket. He praises Underwood’s tariff stance, notes Southern support, and emphasizes the need for a southern president to reinvigorate the region’s influence in Washington.
Columbus businessman Henr J Yarbrough voices firm support for Oscar Underwood in southwest Georgia Muscogee county and the lower fourth district show strong sentiment on tariff policy Yarbrough predicts Georgia democrats will back Underwood and help him sweep the state May first The interview highlights Georgia as pivotal with little Wilson sentiment in the region
Savannah reports a jury finds 32 year old James Chisolm sane and commits him to the state hospital for the insane after his mother described lifelong stealing tendencies and detectives testified to his sanity despite prior larceny charges. The case centers on feigned insanity versus remaining punishment.
Twelve young doctors will graduate next Monday night at the Atlanta theater from the Southern College of Medicine and Surgery located at 52 and 54 McDaniel Street. Exercises start at o'clock with addresses by Colonel John Humphries, Dr Henry H Bak, and Rev Close. The graduates include John Franklin Mason, Alabama. WE Middlebook, Alabama. Judge R Burge, Georgia. Adam R Tucker, Kentucky. F. E. Gibson, Georgia. John Washington Thomson, Georgia. Banks H Goodala, Florida. Howard W. Glascock, Missouri. John H Walsh, Alabama. P Li Burgess, Alabama. Joan Lee South Corona. G Nickles, Colorado.
Thomass ille April 23 Special Their bonds doubled and the threat of sending them all to jail if they do not appear at the adjourned term of Thomas superior court the first of June is the sentence handed out by Judge Thomas in the cases of the parties indicted by the grand jury last week for selling whisky alcohol and other intoxicant. When the cases were called in court yesterday against these parties no body responded none of those indicted hating put in an appearance The judge then stated that he would double the bond of every man from 500 to 1000 and if there was no response when the cases were next called he would send every man to jail Ag all of the parties indicted were well known and several of the prominent druggists here were among them there was great interest taken in these cases and much speculation as to what, will be final the Anal outcome. The cage against Parker the detective will probably come up at the adjourned term also he being under a 500 bond for carrying concessed weapons.
Cincinnati reports President Taft won the top bid of 450 dollars for a choice set of boxes at the May Music Festival auction. The event runs May 7 to 11. Taft will attend two days with Mrs Taft accompanying the entire series.
April 23 Albany and surrounding areas suffer torrential rains. Flint River rises nearly to a 15 year high, 30 foot flood, washing out bridges, barns, and roads. The Georgia, Southwestern and Gulf railway halts service between Albany and Cordele. Muckatonee Creek breaches dam, flooding farms and cornfields. two men rescued after being swept from a road. Canton reports a small cyclone ripping roofs and barns but no injuries. Eufaula reports mill flooding and seven inches of rain with rising Chattahoochee. Cairo area notes five washouts on Atlantic Coast Line. Cairo No. 89 derailed. Quitman rail traffic resumes southward amid high water. Little River trestle reports conflicting status. Lawrenceville windstorm damages barns and timber, no fatalities known.
W. J. Galloway, cashier of the Bank of Collins, Ga, fatally shot himself in a personal safety incident. He was brought to Savannah for treatment after firing a 38 caliber pistol through his mouth and out the head. Doctors describe the wound as fatal but miraculous he survived the operation and remained conscious. His notes to his wife remain private. Galloway had despondent weeks over business affairs and also worked in insurance. The incident followed a note he left and an examination of the bank found no financial irregularities.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived in New York today and proceeded to his Oyster Bay home to stay until Friday before heading to Massachusetts. The trip covered the western and southern states.
An advertisement promotes Poslam to treat eczema acne barbery itch and inflamed complexions quickly. It claims faster relief than any product and urges repeat use and sharing with others. Free samples are offered by Emergency Laboratories at 32 West 25th Street New York City.
Have you tried a pair of shoes made right here in Georgia. We invite you to see the product of a brand new shoe manufacturing effort in the state. Look and judge for yourself. the verdict is yours.
Sheriff J B R Hicks warned he would enforce prohibition May 1 to 10 during the Macon reunion. Police to remove bar obstructions, arrest sellers, and stop whisky sales to visitors. Separate note: Judge FG Lawson left half of $299060 estate to Mercer University to fund Putnam county boys' education at Mercer.
Revival services at St Paul’s Methodist Church at Grant and Sydney streets attract growing crowds. The program began last Sunday under Pastor Dr B F Fraser and runs through the first Sunday. Highlights include Charles Butler and wife singing with Mary Anderson at the piano, daily 10 am and 7:45 pm services. Wednesday features a children’s service at 3 pm and a special Sunday afternoon service for mothers.
An ad promotes Bowden Lithia Water as a natural health tonic for all ages, claiming instant liver effects and relief for rheumatism gout kidney bladder indigestion insomnia and more. It emphasizes palatability and home delivery from Eros Springs Georgia.
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