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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1912
Page
22
A bank highlights its commitment to women by dedicating a special department and a separate window to serve women patrons. Officers invite women to open private or household accounts and obtain polite, attentive financial guidance.
Rudolph Herring of New York, serving Atlanta’s sewer system, visits the city at the Piedmont. Army deserters are being sought with rewards offered for Henry Black White, Richard C Mayer, and John Wells. Lazarus brothers released from federal prison after one year for illegal brandy.
Oklahoma City April 23 First estimates of dead from the tornadoes in Oklahoma were revised to twenty three after Foss reported no fatalities. The death toll rose to twenty six as a cyclone destroyed Rogers. About 173 people were injured, with not more than twenty seriously hurt.
Hon Mr Cooper of Sandersville writes to The Constitution urging Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama as the man produced by the times to meet the crisis. He argues the nation faces a decisive test of constitutional government and tariff reform, praising Underwood's leadership and urging Georgia to unite across factions for his presidency and the south’s rehabilitation.
Captain Julius A Cook, Confederate veteran and former commander of the United Confederate Veterans, visited Piedmont and Aragon hotels meeting supporters. He observed overwhelming Underwood sentiment, pinned a hundred campaign buttons in half an hour at Underwood headquarters, praising Alabama born candidate as best to lead the Democrats nationally.
Avery Chastain a prominent Fulton County figure and Atlanta native pursues a county commissioner role, pledging a clean energetic and brave campaign. He recalls early life with The Atlanta Constitution as a carrier and newsboy and notes real estate investment and deep county knowledge as assets for public service.
Monday drew at least 200 visitors to Underwood headquarters as Alabama delegation led by Oscar Turner and Governor ONeal pressed for a landslide, with Morgan county and Franklin county sheriffs and Decatur county figures pledging backing. officials blamed crowd size on overwhelming endorsement and predicted a large May landslide.
New Orleans police report the return of "Mosquito Bar Johnny" Joseph Taylor to the city. Known for using mosquito nets and bedclothes to steal from landladies, he was arrested after applying for a room at a former victim’s home. He received thirty days in prison.
The piece notes Avery Chastain’s assertion that he will be one of the commissioners elected and promises to serve all people impartially. It mentions a Western Union purchase of 10,000 Underwood typewriters and suggests a clean record, with investigation purportedly supporting Chastain’s expected victory.
G R Hutchens quotes from Underwood headquarters claiming Underwood grows stronger daily while Wilson loses ground. Florida Georgia Mississippi primaries loom with 60 electoral votes at stake and the south turning toward Underwood. Connecticut and New York observers note Underwood’s rising appeal, with northern counties watching the south. Georgia poised to join the bandwagon after May.
Hazlehurst Ga April 29 Special W Crumley living four miles out attempted suicide by cutting his throat then shot himself dying at noon He had killed M A Grant at his home about a year earlier claiming burglary He was tried at Jeff Davis court last September where a mistrial was declared An inquest found death by gunshot from his own hand.
Citizens are invited to a 3 PM meeting at Atlanta City Hall to finalize plans for Clean-up day on Friday May 3. The session will be a joint gathering of the chamber of commerce sanitation committee, the federation of the women's civic clubs, city health department staff, doctors, preachers, and leading businessmen.
Ninety eight percent of stomach cancer stems from mouth infection, yet only about 8 percent of U S school children receive any dental care. J Russell Mitchell spoke last night at the weekly school of health addressing the dentist's mission in health work. The school of health meets every Monday night in connection with the Parker Elias tract.
H. W. Mitchell of Lithonia Georgia, an official of the National Granite Cutters Union, says DeKalb County is solidly for Underwood. He cites working people and laborers backing his tariff reform stance and distrust of trusts as core reasons for support.
G A Donaldson a Kansas City traveler says Missouri voters favor Champ Clark but will back the conservative wing strongest at the Baltimore convention. Wilson is a dead issue in Missouri as wild radical and untrustworthy, with northern sentiment aligning with underwood in final balloting.
An Atlanta hhautauqua worker, Wayne P. Sewell, said he believes Underwood will win Georgia. He travels the state noting strong Underwood sentiment, citing rural votes and a Watenton example where 80 percent favored the Alabama man. He calls Underwood safe, sane, and conservative.
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