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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
12
The document lists Clark Howell Roby Robinson Albert Howell Jr E R Black and W Graay as directors for the Daily Sunday semi weekly publication, detailing editorial leadership and governance structure.
A cluttered 1912 notice set from the Atlanta constitution outlines postage terms and distribution, with a Washington bureau address, subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, and outside Atlanta pricing. It also surveys political commentary and humorous quips about the Bull Moose campaign and figures like Taft and Wilson.
The DeKalb representative campaigned in Ringgold delivering two harsh critiques of Hooper Alexander. He blasted gloom threats and accused Alexander of sabotaging the Tippins bill by opposing the referendum clause. The speaker urged accountability, arguing voters deserve to know the truth about deregulation and liquor controls.
Fulton county commissioners may approve a county health officer to oversee sanitation. Dr James C Oakshette proposed a county wide health supervision plan, aiming to improve school medical inspection and disease prevention, with potential benefits for Atlanta area food safety and public health.
A Canton Georgia reader argues in The Constitution that Georgia must tackle the cropper issue the next years to curb city overcrowding. He says nonowners drift to towns, creating social strains, and urges encouraging small farmers to own land, noting the two paths of migrants: prosperous planters and cropper tenants.
The author argues that when a man’s judgment matures he should raise corn and support a growing family with stability. He questions whether private individuals or the state should paternalistically intervene to rescue tenant farmers and ease the rural problem. Independence and means would restore country life’s appeal and reduce living costs, yielding a content class of producers.
A fragmented verse fragment speaks of contentment in meadows and the shade of river banks, dreamlike scenes with daises and breeze, a longing for simple land life and peaceful nature as a sign of happiness. It references Br'er Williams, river ferries, and an obituary note about welcome in the sky, with stray lines about a raise on the first of the month.
R C Irwin of Marietta long served as insurance clerk in the office of Comptroller General W A Wright and seeks deputy commissioner of insurance if the bill becomes law. The job pays 3000 a year and the deputy will be appointed by the comptroller general. Requisitions Sent Blease South Carolina Governor sends five for escaped criminals. They involve minor offenses and raise questions about Governor ColelL’s action. Hervpwood Gets Respite John Heggwood of Habersham County granted two week reprieve from execution to allow further hearing, with new evidence under review by the prison commission.
Montgomery Alabama August 6. Jack Darby from a South Carolina family pleaded guilty in federal court to white slavery. He allegedly brought a woman from Atlanta to Montgomery for immoral purposes.
Editor Constitution notes Senator A. O. Bacon presided during Archbald Impeachment as a compliment to Georgia. It highlights his parliamentary skill, constitutional legal mind, and senior roles on judiciary, rules, and foreign relations committees. The letter urges continued service by Georgia voters.
About fifty thousand weavers and loom fixers stayed away from Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing Company mills in North Adams Mass as four operatives refused to join the union. Approximately 1000 workers reported for work in unaffected departments and factory operations continued in those areas.
The Savannah Press, longtime reform voice, denounces Hooper Alexander as a harmful candidate. It decries his prohibition stance and past record, noting his 1894 political choices and criticizing his gubernatorial run as ill advised while urging his elimination from the race.
A House Senate calendar item 171 moves forward as lawmakers plan a mass barbecue at Slaton's to energize support for constitutional amendments. Quorum expected. Joe Hill Sallis and Hooper Alexander teased as possible speakers, though neither has confirmed. Special cars will transport members and staff to the Capitol grounds at 1 15 this afternoon.
A columnist argues that advertisers and manufacturers rely on public feedback and honest claims. Consumers should buy through advertising to ensure better service, products, and prices, warning that neglect harms all and risks shopping without protection. The piece promotes supporting advertised goods as a safeguard and a path to greater commercial security.
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