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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1912

Page

3

Dawson S first bale of new Georgia cotton

Dawson shows the first bale of the new cotton crop from John W Glass plantation weighed 356 pounds, middling class, sold at 20 cents per pound, stored at Kennedy Brim warehouse in Dawson fourth district. Cordele council to draft drastic automobile rule changes after fast city driving observed. A heavy rain flooded the basement of Cordele’s new Methodist church, damaging the building. Georgia and Florida railroad changes schedule on Nashville to Moultrie branch with delays. Cavallus, a Greek worker, arrested in Savannah after stealing a diamond ring and mine gems from his employer in Brunswick. Crispy in Georgetown: Charles Rouspiandilate seeks the new Georgia district congress seat, addressing a crowd in Georgetown, Alabama area.

Dawson Deweun John W Cordele Church Cordele Fifth Street Twelfth Avenue Hela Brunswick Matthew Cardlus Greak Savannah Cavallus Glynn Georgetown Eufaula Alu Charles

Moving Service Contract Notice from Southern Bell

If you intend to move September 1st call our Main or Ivy office and sign a contract for telephone service. Give at least two weeks notice, state your present location and the address you will move to. With advance notice we will relocate your phone to the new location on the desired date or as soon after as possible.

Main Ivy Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co

Shipwreck survivors recount James Gasley collision

Survivors from the James Gasley tell of Captain M. M Stewart waking women in the staterooms as the ship neared a freighter. The Gasley struck by the Renssalaer off Mantou, sank soon after, twenty survivors joined the Renssalaer crew on deck, then reached Stadacena. The captain urged lifeboats as the Renssalaer lashed boats together and ferried the rest aboard. In Huntsville, residents push to bring the Glidden tour from Nashville to Octobers. officials seek a feasible auto route via Huntsville for the event.

Puiluth Moan Airust Wa Ster M. M Stewart Jamey Gayley James Gasley Renssalaer Manttou Etisaalacer FE WU Tess Kerssalaer Caplon Huntsville Ali Nashville Tuthfinder Westzard Nasatilie Smith Business Mens Clan The Good Roady Club Birmingham

Stanley Roars At Steel Trust In House Speech

Representative Stanley of Kentucky denounces the United States Steel Corporation as a monopoly, tracing its rise through Carnegie, Morgan, and Rockefeller. He cites the Merritt range deal, defenses the trust’s tariffs, holding company and notes the tax-like burden on all Americans.

Washington Stanley Kentucky House United States Steel Corporation J. Pierpont Morgan John K. Rockefeller Mr. Stanley Representative Gardner Massachusetts Rockefeller John D .Rockefeller Mesaba Gates Merritt Brothers Leonidas Merritt Mr. Gardner Merritt Gardner Carnegie Steel Trust Morgan Stantey United States

Carnegie backs graduated income tax in Montrose speech

New York August 8 Andrew Carnegie declares firm belief in a graduated income tax. He notes that Britain has long taxed income in proportion to earnings, claiming the dominions and United States have yet to enact such a system while predicting their day will come.

New York Andrew Carnegie Montrose England Carnegie Dominions United States Adam Smith

Dochester Derailment Kills Four. Dozens Hurt In Crash

Boston reports a Plymouth division derailment of the New York New Haven and Hartford line near Dochester. Two enginemen, a passenger, and a spectator die. Forty or more injured as locomotive jumps rails at 33 mph on a sharp curve. Victims named: William J Tyrrell Jr engineer Cohas Frank Campbell fireman Atlantic Myra Jenkins passenger Dorcester Michael Daley spectator Dorcester.

Boston Plymouth New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Dochester William J. Tyrrell, JR South Braintree Frank Campbell Cohas Frank Jenkins Atlantic Michael Daley Dorcester Myra Jenkins Grace Hospital Daley

Roosevelt Dangerous Says French Editor

The Temps lauds Theodore Roosevelt and argues that those dismissing his chances in the three cornered race misjudge him. It notes his strongly built platform and ample funds, with support that could enable miracles under tough conditions.

Roosevelt Paria Chicago The Temps Theodore Roosevelt Lelne

Women urged to eat apples for beauty and national bounty

Chicago August 8 A Grant Berder of Baltimore told the International Apple Shippers association that women would improve complexions by eating apples and that apple crops will swell to over 100 million barrels in five years. Speakers blamed freight and storage costs for rising apple prices and urged national advertising of the fruit.

Chicago A. Grant Berder Baltimore International Apple Shippers’ Association Mr. Border

Rebels Seek Peace Amid Nicaragua Uprising

In Corinto and nearby areas General Louie Mena and followers seek peace after a disrupted ministry knockout. The government, including guard forces in Managua, regained rail and telegraph lines, while Mena’s son seized Granada fortress aiding the revolt. The main rebel force remains near Managua with rail stock in insurgent hands and guerrilla cuts on the Corinto capital railway.

Corinto Nicaragua Louie Mena Amerikan Guard Managua Mena Granada Rigas Masts San Juan del Sur Corinta

Johnson agrees to fight Langford and McVey in Australia

Chicago Alderman Tearney said Jack Johnson agreed to face Sam Langford and Sam McVey in Australia under strict terms. Johnson demanded 5000 for training and three round trip tickets plus a $10000 deposit with Tearney as stakeholder, with promoter W H McIntosh failing to meet conditions. Johnson did not confirm plans to return to boxing.

Chicago al Yearney Jack Johnson Sam Langford Sam McVey Australia W. H. McIntosh Johnson McIntosh Langford McVey Tearney

Mine Explosion in Bochum Kills, Traps 100 Workers

August disaster at the Torreine mine in Bochum, Germany, where a fire damp explosion trapped about 650 workers. Rescue teams reached the surface with corpses and survivors as anxious families gathered outside.

Bochum Germany Torreine

D Holden Killed in Auto Accident at Sanford

D Holden of the Holden Heat Estate company Sanford was killed in an automobile crash at Russell's Bay two miles from Sanford this afternoon at 3 o'clock. He rode with Cr McLaughlin Gus Hart of Orlando and G L Gersuch a traveling man with E N Morrow as driver. Morrow turned to pass a buggy and the car skidded rolling onto its left side. The occupants were thrown out and Holden died from a fractured neck.

Sanford Pla D. Holden Holden Heat Estate Company Russell's Bay Holden Cr. McLaughlin Gus Hart Orlando G. L. Gersuch E. N. Morrow Mr. Holden

Donovan to Manage Providence Team

Detroit August 8 report that Bill Donovan a veteran pitcher with the Detroit American League club has been named manager of Providence in the International League by Frank J Navin owner of Providence and Detroit president. Donovan plans to assume charge in a few days and Navin also asked waivers on outfielder Davey Jones of the Detroit team.

Detroit Mich Bill” Donovan Providence Frank J. Navin Donovan Avin Davey Jones

Johnson backs pro baseball players union idea

Chicago August President HB B Johnson of the American league says he is not opposed to a baseball players protective association. He notes a union modeled on labor unions likely would not be tolerated but supports a legitimate organization to promote the game.

Chicago HB. B. Johnson Baseball Players’ Protective Association New York Johnson

Star Twirler Cullop Goes to New Orleans

Bristol club of the Appalachian league sold pitcher N A Cullop to New Orleans for 2000 and outfielder Y Y Sloan to Kansas City for 1000. Pitcher J W Walker sold to Cleveland. Walker reports Sept 3. Cullop to report to New Orleans this week and Sloan to Kansas City Sept 6. Melbourne Australia. August 3 Pat Doran awarded decision in sixth round over Jack Lester after foul. Lester disqualified for kidney munch.

Star Twirler Cullop New Orleans Bristol N. A. Cullop Cirrcuit J. W Walker Cleveland Ohio Y. Y. Sloan Kansas City Cullop Sloan Barnard Walker Melbourne Australia Pat Doran Jack Lester Washington Lester

Massee's Lawyer Sued For $50 000

A suit for 50000 dollars was filed in Spartanburg by Robert M. Williams against M Felton Hatcher Macon attorney and Massee relative. The claim rests on alleged slanderous remarks reported in a Macon paper. Trial is set to occur in Spartanburg due to service concerns in Tennessee and Georgia. Williams is represented by Nichalla and Nicholls.

Spartanburg D. C Thomas S. Sease Yeaterday Tennessee W. Jordan Massee Macon Robert M. Williams Columbia, Tenn Massee M. Felton Uatcher Hatcher Williams Maassee Georgia Aga Terinesses Nichalla & Nicholls

After Killing Girls He Killed Himself

Weaverville California August 8 The body of George Lorenz with head blown off was found 300 yards from the murder scene of Kate and Ellea Gould sisters age 13 and 16 whose bodies were found at Steiners Flat yesterday Lorenz a brother of the girls stepfather had been rejected as a suitor by Elba Gould He used a rifle in the killings the older girl fought back the younger girl was found 601 feet away the girls were daughters of Mrs William Lorenz from a previous marriage George Lorenz was left at home with the girls yesterday

Weaverville Cali George Lorenz Kate Ellea Gould Steiner Lorena Elba Gould William Lorenz

Milledgeville Addresses Draw Farmers at Courthouse

Milledgeville Ga August 8 Special Hon Thomas Watson J J Brown and J J Flynt spoke at the courthouse to a farmer audience. The addresses drew liberal applause and Watson later met supporters at a reception before leaving for Lanarksville by automobile. The congressional race was not mentioned.

Milledgeville, Ga Specelal Thomas Watson J. J. Brown J. J. Flynt Watson Lancersville

Nationals Have Hard Row to Hoe Ahead

From The Washington Star. after a Chicago win the Nationals have matched last year’s win total with 50 games left in a 154 game schedule. To reach 100 wins they must go 36 16, needing a .602 pace, while Boston’s .664 pace could still overtake them.

Washington Star Chicago Nationals Washington Philadelphia Boston

House, Gets in Hurry on Big Bills

Washington August The house today expedited business by passing the general deficiency appropriation bill of 8 152 928 and approved conference reports on agricultural and legislative executive judicial bills. It declined to agree to conference on the pension appropriation measure nearly 160 million, which included abolishing eighteen agencies. The Senate refused that provision. the bill returned with almost unanimous support to accept it. Of 127 voting, four opposed the insistence Cannon Illinois Austin Tennessee Sulloway New Hampshire Moore Pennsylvania.

Washigton House Senate Cannon Illinois Austin Tennessee Sulloway New Hampshire Moore Pennsylvania

Matron Redeems Diminishing Dollar After Buying Babies

A Louisville woman, clutching a mutilated dollar she says has shrinking buying power, sent the note and bill to the U S Treasury for redemption. She mentions having acquired two girls and notes that a dollar now seems worth only thirty cents. A new one dollar note was sent to her.

Washington Louisville Treasury

Lightning Hazard Hits Williams Farm Horses Killed

Lightning struck Williams near Elyria while he was bringing in his team from the barn. A second team of horses perished earlier when a bolt hit the barn, and the farmer reported losing two animals. The incident followed a prior event several weeks ago.

Cleveland Wiltiama Hig Taro Williams Vilyingr Here

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