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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

Page

5

Bombardment Hurt City as Rebels Routed at La Loma

The bombardment by government forces at La Loma began after rebels attacked the government position. Government artillery and trench fire repelled the assault, retreating rebels resumed shelling Managua overnight. Casualties reported heavy among rebels. General Meña’s forces defeated at Nandatmo as government troops pressed on.

Hector la Loma Legation Capualtien Roostran Thomas Manuel Chamorro Electric Minhi Managua Nandatmo Mena Masala

Bacon Urges Limits on Use of Army and Navy

Washington August 15 Senator Bacon of Georgia pressed a bill to restrict executive use of U S forces to Congress consent when in session and criticized interventions in unsettled nations He cited a Nicaragua incident and noted opposition from Central American figures led by ex presidents and ministers in New Orleans who praised his stand and offered support to counter dollar diplomacy.

Washington Bacon Georgia Congress Sangrese Nicaragua New Orleans Senate Pat Hearpe Bonilla Honduras Angel Ugarte London Francisco Altschul Public Works Carlos Martinez Gatate Department United States Army Department Central America

Builder Budgets Colonial Homes and Comm’l Projects

B R Padgett, architect and builder at 1041 Candler Bldg, offers to design and personally supervise construction of colonial homes, bungalows, churches, apartments, stores and other structures.

B. R Padgett Archt. & Builder Candler

Silence Warning In Lynch Mob Case In Columbus Ga

Columbus Ga August 15 Special. Baitit Darby admitted receiving an unsigned letter warning sheriffs officers to stay silent about what they know of the lynching of T C McHennaney a negro accused of killing a white boy Caedron Land. Judge Gilbert urged the grand jury to conduct a full investigation into the lynching and the pistol mob incident as officers escorted the prisoner from court.

Columbus J. T. Darby McHinaney Batlitt Darby P. Gilbert Superior Court T. C. McHeinmaney Caedron Land Spim

Handsome Widow Killed by Wife in Nashville Tragedy

In Nashville a widowed Mrs. Alva Cave, 40, was shot twice by Mrs. C J Jones, 24, after visiting Mrs. Cave’s home. One bullet struck the heart. Mrs. Cave died minutes later. Jones, calm at police after surrender, faced murder charges as jealousy was blamed. Jones had filed for divorce. husband Jones not regularly employed. Court bound her over to criminal court. bond to be fixed tomorrow.

Nashville Tenn Auust Alva Cave C. J. Jones Sophia Levidos Cave Jones

Annual Mountain Excursion by Southern Railway

The Southern Railway announces an annual mountain excursion on Saturday August 17 with round trip fares of 6.00 to Asheville Lake Toxaway Hendersonville Hot Springs and 6.50 to Bristol and Tate Springs Tennessee. Three trains to Asheville depart morning noon and night. Final limit September 1. MAKE RESERVATION NOW.

Asheville N. C Lake Toxaway Hendersonville Hot Springs Tate Springs Tenn Bristol

House Votes Down Indorser Publication in Judiciary Bill

Washington August 15 The House voted 99 to 93 against concurring to the Senate amendment to recodify laws on the judiciary by striking out a provision requiring the president to publish the names of indorsers of candidates for the federal bench There was democratic excitement as the roll call neared its end and the margin risked being wiped out The bill was sent to a conference.

Washington House Senate

Jury Urges Independent Verdicts in Lynch Case

Judge Gilbert warned against partisan use of the lynching inquiry and urged an upright jury to render conscientious verdicts. A large courtroom crowd appeared satisfied as the grand jury adjourned for a session next day. An investigation into the lynching is to be opened, while bailiff C A Ellison faced a murder charge over shooting Warner L Young, with no indictment issued.

Gilbert C. A Ellison Warner L Young

Passion Play and Concert Highlight Negro Music Evening

Frank I. Stanton’s famed poem set to music by Harry T. Burleigh, sung by Burleigh at a grand festival concert. The first night portrayed a "passion play of the negro race" with 4000 attendees, vivid stage drops, and standout performances by Aulta Patti Brown and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The evening blended southern songs, spirituals, and dramatic readings, ending with a strong choral performance and an encore of Burleigh led pieces.

Frank I. Stanton Eun Harry T. Burleigh First Congregational Church Henry H. Proctor Aulta Patti Brown Suwanee River T Ha Fisk Frayer Jena Sloane Butler Hoy W. Tibbs Liszt Fisk Jubilee Rheinberger Marshall John W. Work E. D'Fry Guilmant The Fisk Jubilee Singers Widor Fifth Regiment Penshield Liberty Faning Opera Lakme Anita Patth Brown Fisk Jubilee Siagers Legend of the Sage Bros. Massenet le Jongleur de Notre Dame Coffman Barcarolle J. Owenbach Anita Fatt Brown Luin Childers Solce Captain Whitman Cyril Scntt Bate Weeder Sidney Homer Rogers Will Coox Sean Stanton Burleigh

Schepps Squeal on Pass? Secret Route Hampers Rosenthal Case

New York dispatch says grand jury delays indictments against Rosenthal murderers to hear Sam Schepps, en route from Hot Springs, Ark., in custody of A D A Rubin. Schepps may detail the assassination plot and payments, aiding charges against Gyp the Blood, Cage Frank Ciofict, Whitey Lewis, and Lefty Louie.

New York Whitman Herman Rosenthal Sam Schepps Hot Springs Ark Rubin Schepps Scheppa Gyp the Blood Cage Frank Ciofict Whitey’ Lewis Lefty Louie Schepp Rose Webber Wallon Grand Jury Vallon Becker C¢Lty Gyp Souis Rosenthal New York City William J. Burns

Evacuation of Juarez as Federal advance nears

Reports from Juarez indicate preparations for evacuation begun, with the first train sent south on the Mexican Central railroad. General Orozco and staff aboard the final train, while rebels burn unused equipment and flee toward Sonora to join forces with Zapata factions. The federals, about 7,000 strong, reach Guzman as the evacuation proceeds.

Juarez Mexico Mexican Central Railroad Citizens' Vigilance Committee Orozco Sonora Guzman Bonora

No Ground for Charges Made by Mrs Forrest

Mrs Hallie F Forrest daughter in law of Gen Nathan Forrest, a noted Confederate officer, killed herself in a park. An autopsy found a brain tumor explaining the mental state. the note alleging dishonorable treatment in a city sanitarium was found groundless. Hospital superintendent says she was cared for in a straightjacket by female attendants.

St. Louis Hallie F. Forrest Nathan Forrest

A W Callaway Announces Candidacy for 10th Ward Councilman

A W Callaway declares his bid for councilman from the Tenth ward. He pledges to fulfill the duties to the best of his ability and asks for support from all citizens and voters of the ward with gratitude and appreciation.

A. W. Callaway

Four-Wife Bigamy Trial in Dark Town

William Rogers Hendrix faced a bigamy case as four women Rebecca Isaacs Cordelia Austin Holly Hendrix and Mary Brown testified he posed as a wealthy railroad suit beneficiary to win their affections. He was bound over for bigamy larceny from the house and swindling with witnesses from Dark town describing his alleged fraud and four marriages.

Jedge Darktown Recorder Broyles Recorder Rebecca Isaacs Cordelia Austin Holly Hendrix Mary Brown William Rogers Hendrix William Rogers Will

Elma Holland Dies at 32 in City, Funeral Planned Saturday

Elma Holland aged 32 died yesterday afternoon at 6 at 269 Glenn Street. The body was removed to Barclay and Brandon chapel. Funeral arrangements were set for Saturday at the residence. She is survived by children and other relatives.

Elma Holland Glenn Streat Barclay & Brandon Nts Roth

Local Option Debate Shapes Tennessee Democratic Convention

Nashville August 16 The state democratic convention adjourned after adopting an amendment to the platform endorsing local option in the large cities and retention of prohibition laws elsewhere. Benton McMinin will contest the governorship with Governor B W Cooper in November. The platform plank sparked a long fight as three propositions were considered including restoring pre 1909 prohibition status.

Nashville Tenn Benton McMinin B. W. Cooper

Faulkner Proposes Legislature and White Voter Split in Gubernatorial Plan

General Walter S. Faulkner of Lebanon advocates a plan to leave the question to the legislature and to white voters in the state. He spoke on this proposition as a candidate in the recent gubernatorial primary.

Walter S. Faulkner Lebanon Faulkner

Nathan Savage Funeral Planned in Courtney South Carolina

Nathan Savage two year old son of Mr and Mrs W M Savage led yesterday at the residence 301 West North Avenue. The body was removed to Greenberg and Bond chapel and will be carried to Courtney South Carolina for funeral and interment.

Nathan Savage Nathan W. M. Savage West North Avenue Greenberg & Bond Chapel Courtney, S. C

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