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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1912
Page
10
Macon Ga August 17 Special It is reported among railroad men that conductors and train men vote almost unanimously in favor of a strike unless southern roads grant their demand. Majority on local lines affected have sent in strike votes. Votes due September 2 to committee in Washington.
A petition for charter was filed in Glynn Superior Court by the Georgia Coast Lumber Company. Named petitioners are C. H. Dudley of this city and P. E. and R. R. Smith of Hazlehurst. The new firm would capitalize at 50 000 and engage in the lumber business. Brunswick station improvements are noted as well with renovation and landscaping to the depot area.
A late nineteenth century style ad touts a simple treatment for corns callouses and sore feet. It claims the product dissolves in warm water for a fifteen minute soak and rubs away the trouble. The remedy is said to be formerly doctor’s use now available from any druggist with a twenty five cent package sufficient for improving foot condition.
Lindsey Hopkins entrusts Thom as H. Smart with active management of the Overland Southern Motor Car company in Atlanta. Smart arrives from Willys Overland with a rapid rise from tool maker to district manager and general manager roles, promising a record sale milestone with orders for over 300 1913 models already in hand.
In Louisville Kentucky J Cooney of Providence Rhode Island was reelected president of the Catholic Press association at the closing sessions. Milwaukee Wisconsin was chosen as next year’s meeting place and a Rome news bureau was approved to supply weekly Vatican news by cable. Other officers were reelected as church dignitaries including Most Rev John Bonzana arrived to officiate the pontificial mass opening sessions. The federation parade and convention continue through Wednesday.
At the Atlanta Manufacturers Exposition the Van Winkle Machine Company drew the most attention with its motor trucks. The displayed trucks served as the focal product, highlighting Atlanta's pride in local industry.
Washington August 17 Brigadier General William C Crozier chief of the bureau of ordnance selected to succeed Brigadier General A L Mills as president of the army war college in Washington Mills becomes chief of the division of militia affairs relieving Brigadier General R K Evans as assigned to command the department of the gulf recently commanded by Brigadier General Wotherspoon now before the senate for promotion Major General E brigadier General E Z Steever temporarily commands the department of Texas succeeding the late Brigadier General Duncan and Brigadier General Clarence R Edwards formerly head of the insular bureau has been assigned to command the brigade post at Fort D A Russell Wyoming
A voter brief urges support for John Y. Smith in the legislature, describing him as fair and honest and urging readers to vote for him.
Hubert Orguin a 15 year old newsboy narrowly escaped death Friday afternoon while riding a bicycle at Huntsville public square. He turned into Jefferson street and was struck by a car driven by Will Ewing a black chauffeur. The boy was dragged briefly, badly bruised, and his bicycle demolished. Ewing charged with reckless speeding.
Corker and Fulford of Atlanta announce a new fertilizer mixer soon to be on the market. Invented by J. H. Fulford, with exclusive patents owned by Fulford and S. A. Corker, the pair recently formed a machinery brokerage partnership and opened Forsyth Building offices in Atlanta. Both men are well known in the fertilizer machinery field after fifteen years of activity in the region.
A short reflective piece on how friends react to another's success. It divides friendships into three classes: envy often manifests in meanness, visible support showers attention, and genuine pleasure remains steady. The author invokes a blessing for the last group, pity for the envious.
Miss Lucy Dean Jenkins of Atlanta, now Mrs. George B Franklin, earned a string of honors in oratory. An Ohio Wesleyan alumna with A B and M A from Chicago, she won the Central Oratorical league contest over peers from Cornell and other universities. She taught English and oratory at Ohio Wesleyan before marrying Professor Franklin in 1910, and has since pursued drama studies at Chicago and Harvard with ongoing teaching roles.
Washington August 17 Representative Foss of Illinois denounced the Baltimore convention, labeling it Ryanized and Tammanyized. He charged the Democrats failed to override Bryan’s veto on the nomination, questioned the chosen candidate Wilson, and claimed Bryan had no clear plan or known candidate supporting the platform.
A $10,000 damages suit by EB W Bryan of Adel against Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad for his son Herman's death was decided in favor of the railroad. Herman, 16, was killed by a Shoofly train as he stood on the track amid noisy trains. Bryan did not see the obstruction. In Americus, Hamilton & Co stock of dry goods, $2000 value, including fixtures, sold under bankruptcy court order. J D Maffett of Montezuma bought the outfit for $16,065 and will operate upon court confirmation.
John F. Cate a Smyrna merchant filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with Deputy Clerk Beers of the federal court yesterday. The schedules show liabilities of 982 and assets of 1 506. Other items note a YMCA speaker Dr B R Carter returning from abroad to address the colored Y M C A and fund contributions led by H J White a barber shop proprietor. Clarence Hart escaped Milledgeville sanitarium and is sought by police near West Hunter Street. Charley Shealey’s body was found in a creek near Oglethorpe County with suspicions he was shot by Frank Richardson and then drowned following a domestic dispute.
A city man who hired a farm hand to assist harvest misses his 4 o'clock appointment. He delays from the bedroom, then trudges to the field by 4:30 where the old farmer works. The newcomer greets him. the farmer replies bluntly that the morning is fine, though with a gruff tone.
REMOVAL NOTICE We have moved our plumbing establishment to No. 10 Equitable Place between Auburn and Edgewood Avenues. Bell Phone Ivy 493. We are now better prepared to serve our customers than ever before. We had to have more room, hence the change. David W. Yarbrough.
Washington August 17 Major Beecher B Ray was accused of political work for President Taft as the house committee investigating the war department discusses Secretary Stimson's refusal to provide records. Representative Anthony of Kansas labeled the matter as political buncombe. The committee planned a vote on Bukley's resolution next Tuesday.
An old newspaper item notes summer foods often upset digestion due to impure water unripe fruit and iced drinks. It urges cleansing the bowels with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, describes its gentle action and prices, and offers a free trial bottle by mail from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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