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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1912

Page

9

Senator Stone Says Good Man Going Wrong in Senate Speech

In a senate speech at Kington on August 1, Senator Stone of Missouri argued the president is a high minded man constrained by political pressures. He blamed the tariff board and noted the president’s veto of the Semiocratic progressive wool tariff bill while warning he risks becoming the servant of special interests rather than the people. The senator contrasted Wilson’s steady leadership with the bull moose radicalism and painted the president as a good man going wrong.

Kington Stone Misuri Senate Stong Tts Tariff Board

Schreiter Confession Unfolds Bribery Case In City Hall

Detroit August 12 A prosecutor details Edward Schreiter clerk of the common council confession used to arrest sixteen aldermen and two more. Schreiter claims a long, detailed bribe scheme with city officials and says he sought to aid a cleanup, aging mother prompted his truth.

Detroit Mich Edward Schreiter Common Council Ugh Sheppard Schretter Jeffries Schratter

Shots Exchanged on Mexican Border

Washington reports Major Sedgwick Rice and Third Cavalry clashed with Mexican rebels in Big Bend Texas. One private wounded, one rebel killed, several captured with 60,000 rounds. Rebels crossed the border. General Steever minimizes the raid as horses stolen. Boundary ambiguity cited. War department may use $100,000 refugee relief fund. Detroit street rights case notes aldermanic arrest of Schrelter, now on bail.

Washington Big Bend Texas Sedgwick Rice Third Cavalry War Department Tebal Steever Congress Mexico Detroit Schrelter

Cooper Urges Georgia Native to Elect Him to Congress

Jonesboro Georgia August 12 Special Hon John R Cooper of Macon spoke to a large crowd in defense of his candidacy for congress from the district. He stressed his Georgia birth and lifelong ties, his tariff views for revenue only, and opposition to gambling in cotton futures as brokers influence prices. He argued for government by the people and cited vox populi as echoing divine will.

Jonesboro John R. Cooper Macon Congress Mctiregor Wall Street God

Larned Not To Try For Tennis Honors This Year

Southampton August 12 William A Larned seven times winner of the national tennis championship will probably not seek the honors this year. He cites rheumatism since the Davis Cup contest in Australia and says he does not feel up to the task as about sixty nine players enter the Meadow club cup tournament here today. The most interesting match pitted R N Williams who recently won the national clay courts title at Pittsburg against A M Hyde of Harvard with Williams prevailing 7-5 7-? 7-?

Southampton L. L Willam A. Larned Larned Australia R. N. Willams Pittsburg A. M. Hyde Harvard Williams

Memorial Building to Honor Union Women

Washington August 12 A senate resolution proposes 400 900 dollars for a memorial building honoring loyal women veterans of the Civil War. It would serve as permanent Red Cross headquarters in Washington DC, with 300 000 dollars to be raised by the New York State commandery of the Loyal Legion. The measure goes to the house.

Washington Loyal Women of United States Senate American Red Cross District of Columbia State of New York Military Order of the Loyal Legion House

Ivy Street Improves South-North City Link, Alderman Says

Alderman James E. Warren supports Ivy street regrading and repaving with $30,000 advanced by property owners. He argues the street is a heart of the city and a key link to Washington street viaduct, urging quick completion and warning against delaying reimbursement. Warren notes Gilmer Street connect to the viaduct and Grant park, and urges south side backing to avoid hindering the project.

Ivy Street James E. Warren Third Ward Warren South Side Washington Street Street Committee Council Grant Park Courtland Street Gilmer Street Auditorium Weat Auditorium Armory

Heat returns as Atlanta tops 84 on Monday

Revival of a heat wave hit Atlanta Sunday night and Monday, reaching 84 by 3 pm. Forecasters expect higher temps with a possible 90 later, signaling the arrival of dog days and hotter weather for the next weeks.

Atlanta

Bishop Scott Tells of Work in Liberia

Bishop Isaiah B. Scott of the Methodist Episcopal church in Liberia spoke to a large crowd at Central Methodist Church. Introduced by Rev. J. A. Wilson, Scott outlined African mission work and future plans, aiming to arouse interest and raise funds. The congregation pledged to aid the cause substantially.

Isaiah B. Scott Methodist Episcopal Church Liberia Central Methodist Church J. A Wilson Scott

Engine Scares Horse Hurting Farmer in Georgia

In Wotton near Ty Ty Georgia August 1912 a middle aged farmer Dave Shiver was thrown from a buggy when his horse fled from a switch engine at the Main street crossing. He landed on his head near the Myon hotel and doctors hold little hope for recovery while the incident is noted alongside other brief items.

Wtton Dave Shiver Ty Ty Shiver Main Street Mr. Shiver Myon Hotel

Auburn Boys Plan Banquet for Dr Thach at University Club

Scores of Auburn men will gather at the University club Friday night to toast Old Auburn and honor Dr Charles C Thach guest of honor. Dr E J Spratling president of the Atlanta association serves as toast master. The banquet begins at 8 o clock following a 5 to 7 o clock reception at the club. All former Auburn students are invited.

Auburn University Club Old Auburn Charles C. Thach E. J. Spratling Atlanta Association Thach

City to excavate for garbage disposal plant

The city will start excavations for a new garbage disposal plant after securing foundations under the contract with New York Destructor Co. Meyer Winn reports the digging will take only a few days. An appropriation of 4000 dollars awaits the chief of construction’s estimates before work begins.

New York Destructor Company Meyer Winn

Feud Over Atlanta Negro Vaudeville Star Heats Up

Rival Decatur Street cinema owners clash as C P Bailey seeks injunction against L D Joel to keep actor Clayborn Jones exclusive to the Arcade. Jones in Florida then in Atlanta, wagers his singing contract, raises pay, and ends at the Arcade while Bailey pursues court action and Deputy Stanley serves Jones at the Dixie after a long stand outside. The looming court showdown before Judge Ellis will settle the case.

Decatur Street Dixie Atlanta Clayborn Jones C. P. Bailey L. D. Joel Jones Florida Bailey Arcade Joel The E. T. Stanley Picture Theater Stanley Ellis

Darrow Bribery Trial Opening Denounces Darrow

Los Angeles August 12 The prosecution led by W J Bord denounces Clarence S Darrow as a corrupter of men and accuses him of instigating the Times building bombing and protecting alleged co conspirators In the Morrow case Ford also targets Harriman Steffens and other defense witnesses while ridiculing the defense frame up theory Tomorrow Horace A Appel will open for the defense

Los Angeles Cal Clarence S. Darrow Mid W. J. Bord Darras Chicago Job Harriman Ford Lincoln Steffens Darrow McNamara Times J. B. McNamara Franklin John R. Harrington Lockwood Steffens Horace A. Appel

Death of Eugenia Luttrel Linked to Decline in Health

Eugenia Luttrel aged about 35, daughter of late State Senator George M. Luttrel, was found dead in a Broadway apartment. Officials believe organic trouble caused the death. Although wealthy with real estate in Jacksonville and this city, she reportedly subsisted on milk, crackers and candy for months, leaving her belongings unpacked and sleeping in a chair by a window since her mother’s death six months ago.

New Yokk Eugenia’ Luttrel George M. Luttrel Jacksonville Fla

Honor Squad Escapes From Ohio Prison Camp

Thirteen inmates of the Ohio penitentiary’s honor squad escaped the prison camp near Lime August 12. Ten were recaptured before dawn. three remained at large across northern Ohio. The escapees looted saloons, drank heavily, and fought among themselves and with local residents who did not recognize them as convicts. Most of the recaptured men were found sleeping off intoxication.

Lime Ohio Ohio Penitentiary

Treatment for Poti's dineade by bone joint surgery

The article describes a medical procedure to correct a hunchback condition by removing tough tissue around a knee like joint and reshaping bone. It mentions mortising the knee joint and converting fibrous tissue into a continuous bone to obliterate the joints.

Poti

Safest antiseptic powder urged for women in households

Physicians endorse Tyree's Antiseptic Powder as a harmless alternative to toxic tablets and solutions. The powder makes two gallons of standard solution from a 26 cent package and is sold by druggists nationwide. J. & Tyree, Chemist, Washington, D. C.

Tyree J. & Tyree Washington

Milam Medicine Boosts Trust of North Carolina Traveler

Atlanta dated May 23 2012 letter from John F Every of Danville Virginia praises Milam remedy for rheumatism. He claims long illness spanning twenty five years with weather triggered pain and that after two bottles he improves, aiming for full recovery after ten more, endorsing the tonic as safe with potential health benefits.

Atlanta Milam Medicine Company, Inc Danville Milam Itoo Jacoba Pharmacy Company John F. Every

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Senator Stone Clerk Schreiter Havana Cuba RED Seal J. K. Orr Shoe Company Indorses Bishop Scott Taft Frees Ernest Frank Jenny Birmingham Ala Tibet DR. Thach Central OF Georgia, Railway Decatur — Street Gate City Dental Rooms Tall Street J. Lady Tobareo E. J. Woods Sixth Ave N. T Conservatory of Music Baltimore Musica Grighton-Shumaner, Ton Pers Central Lagrange College Rufus W. Smith LaGrange Georgia Mounteina Larire A. W. van Hoose Rome Academy. OF the Immaculate Conception Sisters of Mercy Partica and Prospectus Washington ST Suutt
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