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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
4
Alderman John McClelland declared he will convene a pro bono public meeting to question council members who backed the Georgia Railway and Power Company rate reduction. He plans to have officials answer direct questions about what they gained and invited residents to attend, possibly at a large theater.
Charlies L. Moses, longtime congressman, reports strong Underwood support in south Georgia. He cites Toombs, Telfair, Twiers, Montgomery, Johnson and Dodge counties voting two to one for the Alabama candidate. He notes solid farmer backing and tariff as key issue. Moses criticizes recall and radical doctrines, favoring clear tariff understanding.
The big hill climb on Stewart Avenue hosted by the Atlanta Automobile Association is moved from Saturday May 4 to May 11 to avoid conflicting with the Peachtree Heights Park residence lot auction. Officials expect a large crowd and strong competition with handsome prizes and potential records.
Washington reports William J. Bryan caused a rift in Wilson headquarters as his hurried trip to Georgia and Florida sparks demoralization among New Jersey managers. Some fear Bryan seeks self benefit while aiding or undermining Woodrow Wilson and Champ Clark in varied state stances.
A Loulaiane national guard unit from Monroe left at 9 this morning for Delhi, 40 miles east, amid reports of serious trouble with Black refugees. A lynching occurred last night and further unrest was anticipated. The force, under Captain Philip Gayle, was sent due to alleged insolence and refusal to work among flood refugees who have balked at ration distribution. Earlier, several refugees were seen playing a slot machine in a Del- city store.
The article describes factional strife over whether to push William Jennings Bryan as the party candidate, with some urging a last card strategy and others fearing it may derail the governor’s bid. Bryan's possible trip to Georgia and Florida is discussed as a risky move.
An advertisement for TENZEL ECZEMA LIQUID promises itching relief and permanent cure for eczema in a few days. It lists price as $1 and credits Park Chemical Co of San Antonio, Texas for distribution, with Jacobs Pharmacists and other druggists selling the product.
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