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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1912
Page
14
Kansas City will be represented in the national balloon race at Stuttgart this October by balloons Endre Sam and Kansas City II. Captain H. B. Honeywell served as a pilot with Roy F. Donaldson assisting Endre Sam and John Watts piloting, with GE Quisenberry aiding Kansas City. If they win the elimination race, the crafts will likely sail in Stuttgart.
A compact recap of notable historical baseball events with dates ranging from 1889 through 1911. Highlights include Giants defeating Phillies 18 8 in August and other occurrences such as long games, standout fielding putouts, and multiple players achieving records in doubleheaders and notable innings. The piece preserves period tone and names teams players and venues.
H. H. Braly, the California player making his New York state championship debut, won both of his matches today defeating W. D. Had sell and Seton Porter. C. man and R. D. Little, former title holders, also won their matches.
Cedartown Georgia August 2 A Primitive Baptist preacher Rev N A Hamrick living five miles from Cedartown attempted suicide at his home this morning. Despondency is believed to be motive. His son Grady Hamrick found him with throat cut and windpipe severed. Doctors rushed to aid but recovery considered doubtful. Hamrick was once a county commissioner and regarded as a top Pek county citizen.
Dublin Ga August 2 Special The tax returns completed by the county tax receiver show a healthy rise over last year totaling 321 550. The 1911 property returns amount to 6 489 495 while 1912 figures reach 6 810 785.
Chattanooga game ends 5–4 as Renti drives in two runs with a double in the fifth, More strong on mound aside from one innings where visitors mount three hits for two runs. Aitchison and McAllister contribute on the batteries while fielding errors and base on balls shape the tense contest. In Nashville, Summers outduels Demaree as Nashville bats win 3–0 with a late four-single barrage.
A ninth inning Memphis rally overcame a two run deficit to beat New Orleans 4 to 3. Kissinger pitched well until the ninth, Wagner held until then, with scattered hits and several errors affecting the game.
Thousands of Danish Americans travel to Copenhagen for the inauguration of the Danish American National Park to be presented to the Danish government. King Christian will waive court mourning to attend, receive the American committee, and deliver an address at the park.
The 1912 taxable property in Tift County rises by 15,495 over 1911. Tax records report 38,986 acres of land owned by whites and 1,000 by blacks, valued at 8.48 dollars per acre. Dogs total 381, down from 1911. Tyty district posts the largest gain, while Brookfield district records the greatest decrease.
Washington August 2 war erupted between the house committee and the war department over granting individuals the right to take up water power sites. Chairman Adamson accused Secretary Stimson of mixing correct points with unwarranted conclusions and urged private enterprise with limited government oversight to develop the dams and locks along navigable rivers.
Washington August 2 The battle over battleships in the naval appropriation bill grows intense with a House floor fight likely after the Democratic caucus on the no battleship pledge. A Tuesday caucus loom and a possible quorum tactic by pledge supporters is hinted. Battleship advocates threaten to press the measure if the caucus decision is reversed.
The board of county commissioners of Tift County awarded the courthouse contract to J F Jenkins & Co of Ocala Florida for 50 000 dollars after eight bids. The building will be fireproof with brick bearing walls reinforced concrete columns beams and fibers and work will start as soon as materials arrive.
Professor Cunningham of the State corn club conducted an inspection of county club fields in Thomasville with Demonstrator J A Chastain guiding him. They visited multiple plots and found the corn in fine condition with several specimens brought in from the fields.
Mrs Jane Green a wandering widow from Concord North Carolina faced Recorder Broyles in a police court for street begging. She spoke of years of homelessness and denial of work and was committed to the Associated Charities for aid rather than punishment.
Brunswick Ga August 2 Special Judge Parker and Hon Randall Walker candidates for congress from the eleventh district met at the Grand Opera house before about five hundred people in their joint debate. Walker attacked Parker charging he denounced Judge Russell in a gubernatorial race yet holds his Waycross judgeship. Parker defended his legislative record and accused Walker of intimidation by circuit lawyers who fear him. Parker denied a deal for Baxley city court and said he would quit if intimidation could be proven. Both praised incumbent congressmen and planned further remarks at Jesup tomorrow.
An Alabama summer maneuvers report notes regiments leaving Camp Pettus for a march and tents set near Anniston. A sham battle tomorrow pits the brown army commanded by General Williams of Kentucky against the red forces led by General Lipscomb of South Carolina. Soldiers break camp and return home next Sunday.
Bartholemew Shea, a retired Philadelphia liquor dealer, died recently and left 137,500 for a mausoleum modeled after the Temple of Theseus in a city cemetery. The will caps mausoleum costs at 110,000 and site at 20,000. A 7,500 trust funds tomb upkeep from income.
In Montgomery Alabama on August 2 a jury found Walter Jones guilty of murdering Sloan Rowan and sentenced him to the gallows. He becomes the second white man in Montgomery County to be hanged since the Civil War.
The Mountville board of education elected the ensuing year’s teaching staff for the high school. Principal Professorman, first assistant Feyman, second assistant Migs, and Louise He to fill the first three positions.
Washington reports that tariff revision measures progress in both houses as conference committees finalize agreements on wool and steel and iron tariffs. Senate action expected to carry the steel bill and repeal the Canadian reciprocity law, while the wool bill faces quick House passage and Senate approval before session end. A cotton tariff bill with about twenty one percent duty reduction also passes the House and awaits Senate action.
In Tifton on August 2 a group from Americus, Tifton, Ashburn, Nashville and surrounding towns fully organized the Americus Tifton and Atlantic railroad. W. Myers was named president, John W. Greer secretary, J. S. Shingler first vice president, and L. G. Council second vice president. Directors include H. H. Tift, I. W. Myers, and others with an executive committee of Tift, Shingler, and Council. Lawyers Fulwood & Skeen were named legal counsel and offices set for Tifton.
Zion City Illinois August 2 Glenn Voliva head of the Zion church arranged to spread the gospel into almost every state using automobiles. In a sermon he warned of divine wrath on many cattle and urged escape to safer regions. Automobile missionaries to carry the message to the people were decided on.
Washington August 2 Surgeon General Blue of the public health service sent Assistant Director Edward Franela to New Orleans to instruct local authorities in examining plague infected rats Harrison of Mobile Alabama acted as an officer in the assignment and remained unnamed in the report
London reports Prime Minister Robert L. Borden and his Dominion cabinet tell Britain Canada will aid in naval supremacy but must be consulted on expenditure. Borden says decisions await full cabinet meetings after returning home. He seeks an imperial parliament to unite the empire and include dominions in future schemes.
A mistaken report claimed Colonel Harry Schlesinger sought a Dakota Hotel basement deli license. In fact, Colonel Harry Silverman filed the application, shocking many who thought the rival officer was the applicant. The error stemmed from a reporter misidentifying the individual.
A Rutherford county magistrate A Todd fired buckshot at his father in law James Conner early this morning near Murfreesboro mistaking him for a burglar. Conner died at Stantiy hospital.
Nashville Ga August 2 A special barbecue will be held with a brass band a baseball game and a joint debate between Judge Parker and Hon Randall Walker both candidates for congress from the eleventh district to succeed Brantley who will not seek reelection.
Boston reports a Berlin published directory lists Bertha Krupp von Bohlen as Germanys richest woman with a fortune rising from 45 million to 70 million dollars in three years. It notes Christian nations total 372 million and nonChristian 948 million people.
Roosevelts followers in Tennessee split amid rival conventions as Hooper and Lindsey lead Bolters against Hoone supporters. New state committee and electors named. delegates to Chicago chosen amid factional fight over Taft and Roosevelt.
The piece surveys the African elephant across North Africa, noting its historical presence and distinctive African traits. It argues the species is doomed without utility to humans, as habitat and herd size shrink under human exploitation.
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