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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1912
Page
8
The Allen Endeavor Leagues of the Sixth Episcopal district closed its session at Turner Monumental A M E Church last Sunday. State superintendent Rev A B Gibson, state secretary Rev W W Byrd, and principal Holmes Institute Rev BR Holmes presided. Prominent speakers included Bishop J B Flipper, Rev W A Fountain, Prof B R Holmes, C M Manning, W A Crosby and Prof C L Harper.
Revival services at St. Pauls Methodist Church will continue this week led by Rev. B F Fraser with three visiting evangelists. Charles Butler and wife with Miss Anderson provide piano. Fraser’s sermon weighed modern life against the decalogue and urged salvation with Christ. An allmale meeting and altar responses followed. Over thirty new members joined last week as meetings run daily.
An attractive new two story bungalow on Peachtree road beyond Buckhead houses Mr. and Mrs. W. H. White Jr. The home sits opposite Ride-a-wee and near the Witham and Ottley properties, featuring one of Atlanta’s largest sleeping porches. The Whites sought space and location in the evolving Brookhaven area as Atlanta’s residence development expands.
Harvey Johnson, business manager for Atlanta's third opera season, is praised for arranging preliminary tasks, handling mail orders and press work, and ensuring smooth local operations. W L Peel credits his efficiency and courtesy with satisfying audiences, while Johnson's career spans newspaper work, city secretary to Mayor Maddox, and a leadership role at Old Dominion Guano Company.
A Curtiss biplane flight over Fort Mac Pherson yesterday drew crowds away from a Sunday baseball game. An unknown air-man swooped in from East Point to about 3000 feet, waved to cheering spectators, then veered off. No identity of the aviator or aircraft was disclosed.
Detectives nabbed Sim Rosenbloom 26 and Louise Savelovich 22 in Atlanta after a Gotham East Side romance. Rosenbloom, a former New York tailor, lived under alias Simeon Hall with Louise at 43 Butler Street. They admit planning union without marriage. both face disorderly conduct charges and Rosenbloom for wife desertion.
Florida Democrats announce statewide primaries Tuesday under the new direct popular vote system for president. Only Woodrow Wilson and Oscar Underwood qualified for the ballot. Returns will be slow. large precincts may not finish Tuesday night. The ticket lists president, electors, national committeeman, convention delegates, congressmen, governor, Supreme Court justice, state cabinet, legislators, and county offices.
Halifax April 28 a wireless from the cable ship Minta aiding Mackay Bennett in Titanic body recovery hints at hope to add to the about 180 bodies already due. Weather hampers work and many remains lie scattered. Major Archibald Butt and Mrs Isidor Straus among prominent dead possibly not brought to port. A revised tally puts 184 identified on Mackay Bennett and others on Minia. Isidor Anizola joins search for Victor Penasco, related to Spain’s premier and royal family. Mackay Bennett may dock at noon but timing remains uncertain.
B J Little of Winter Oklahoma killed himself in a Jacksonville hotel room on April 28 after a friend wrestled the razor from his hand. Little had arrived in Florida on April 19 with homeseekers from Wichita Kansas and was staying as he toured the area. In the struggle he held a razor and knife and slashed his throat before aid could arrive.
Fragmentary excerpt notes Oscar Fricher's April National Magazine piece about the German Emperor dubbed Gondola Willy. The scene describes a morning naval detachment surprise call and an elderly colonel misidentifying a subordinate amid tension, with abuse of the nickname and a chaotic moment aboard a submarine unit.
Damascus suffers a major blaze destroying great bazar quarteres and killing several, injuring many with damage estimated at 10000000 dollars. The fire started midnight Friday and raged into Saturday night. The Greek bazar, rebuilt after 1893 fire, stands amid miles of woodwork lined shops and cafés. House of Asad Pasha noted among the bazars.
In Knoxville, a West Church avenue three story building the Marion burned early today killing J. D. Raht 61 MRS EDWARD Lockette 43 and MRS John Lister 51. Several residents were injured with burns and broken bones as flames spread through all hallways. Judge Will D Wright owner escaped with family and suspects arson. Loss pegged near $78,000.
Kodak Headquarters promotes Kedakery products and expert developing and printing services. Located at 42 North Broad Street, the ad asserts up to date offerings and consumer conviction.
Distinguished actress Amelia Bingham leads a week of vaudeville at Moreyth's with Beth Franklin John Lott and Lloyd Bingham. The bill includes The Battle Cry of Freedom by May Tully, Nichols sisters, Mangean acrobatic troupe, Senor Jose Andonegal on violin, Ford a lster trio, and Francis and Uemar with comedy and piano.
One hundred sixty seven survivors of the Titanic crew disembarked at Plymouth aboard the Lapland. Crowds lined the docks as relatives greeted sailors and others queried missing crews. Officials planned detention in barracks but the British Seafarers’ Union intervened, asserting the Board of Trade had no power to confine them. after a few hours the men were given liberty of the port.
Washington April 28 The senatorial committee investigating the Titanic disaster enters its second week with witnesses General Manager Bottomly of Marconi Chief Engineer Sammis and wireless operator Harry Bride. The hearings aim to End proprietorship over sea accident facts and urge stricter wireless regulations. Senator Smith says public has a right to timely information. He also ordered German coordinates for the Frankfurt's position near the Titanic and noted the investigation's outputs may be printed by Senate resolution for possible English legal actions.
Western Union has ordered 10,000 Underwood typewriters in a bulk purchase. The deal indicates a major expansion of office equipment amid growing clerical demand and productivity needs.
Mrs. George Stwire Waters, wife of the Yakima head chief, is elevated to chief by President Taft marking the first Indian woman honored with an official appointment on the Yakima reservation. The source quotes a slang line attributed to Bugsabee in a satirical magazine.
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