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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1912

Page

6

Belfast Turns Into Armed Camp In Ulster Tension

Belfast, August 17. Armed camp conditions fill the city as British troops guard Victoria barracks and parks. Thousands of workers and lodge rifle clubs stock arms while talks of indicting Carson and Law for conspiracy circulate. John Y. Smith seeks Fulton County legislative seat.

Belfast Ireland Lord Edward Fitzgerald Victoria Barracks Ulster Edward Carson A. Bonar Law Rifle Corps Royal Irise Carson Law

Socialist Thunder Stolen by Roosevelt

Washington August 17 Special The National Socialist reports a sharp parallel between the Progressive and Socialist party platforms. W J Ghent, secretary to Berger, accuses Roosevelt of borrowing eighteen socialist planks in a side‑by‑side critique, arguing wage earners will reject the Roosevelt ticket.

Washington Progressive Party Chicago Socialist Party Indianapolis National Socialist Berger W. J. Ghent Theniore Ghent Debs and Sechel Roosevelt

Mrs. T. M. McGregor Terry Dies Abroad

Telegram from Tampa reports the death of Mrs. T. M. McGregor Terry wife of Surgeon General Terry of New York. She became General Terry’s wife seven years ago after being widow of M. Metiresor former president of the Standard Oil company. She died at Mamoruneck on the Frnd son, her summer home Fort Myers recently received a memorial gift in honor of her first husband.

Tampa Caiu Stuguse T. M. McGregor Terry Terry New York Terr M. Metiresor Standard OS Company Mamoruneck-on-the-Frndson Florida Fort Myers

Roosevelt poised to run strong in Georgia in bull moose push

C W McClure of Atlanta, Georgia national committeeman, predicts strong Roosevelt showing in Georgia. He notes growing party enthusiasm in the Midwest, discusses Parker’s backing, and says Atlanta will be southern headquarters as campaign work begins. McClure, elected to lead Georgia efforts, plans travel to New York for strategy.

Roosevelt Georgia C. W. McClure Atlanta Chicago McClure Bull Moose Party John M. Parker Louisiana Pelican West Middle West Mitteeman McClure New York

Boy 2 Dies From Burns After Lamp Fire

Little Harry Emerson Harrison age 2 of Union avenue Hapeville died Saturday evening from burns after kerosene lamp flame caught his long curls. He climbed a stool to remove the lamp chimney, wind blew hair into the flame, uncle carried him outside and flames were extinguished but injuries proved fatal. Funeral at 4 p m Sunday from his parents home with interment at Mount Zion church.

Harry Emerson Harrison H. H. Harrison Union Avenue Hapeville Harry Mount Zion Church

Astor’s Sixth Costliest Baby On Record in New York

August 17 report claims John Jacob Astor sixth is the newborn son protected by Dr Edwin Uragin at the Astor mansion after birth on August 14. Daily attendance at $1,000 would total about $46,000 to $45,070 over six weeks, highlighting extravagant costs for this birth.

John Jacob Astor New York Edwin Bradford Uragin Madeline Force Astor Uragin Colchester Conn Astor Mansion Dr. Cragin

Flora Zabelle Quits Raymond Hitchcock in Separation

New York August 11 Flora Zabelle the actress announced a permanent separation from Raymond Hitchcock after returning from France. She declined comment on divorce or judicial separation and said finances and domestic matters are involved. Her husband’s wife reported seeing a false illness rumor about her brother Armand in a French paper.

New York Flora Zabelle Traymond Hitchcock France Flors Hitchcock Armand L. I Raymond Flora Muangasarian

Slaton Popular Across Georgia Says Traveling Men

Traveling salesmen B. W. King and I. W. Holcombe return to Atlanta reporting John M Slaton leads statewide in popularity. They traveled all sections and found Slaton far in the lead, saying the race is decided in his favor across diverse regions.

John M Slaton Atlanta B. W. King I. W. Holcombe Slaton Farw

Tho Dead and Buried He Must Go to Court

Waltham painter Charles Becker will appear in Waltham district court as the principal witness at the inquest into his own death. Medical Examiner West says Becker drowned in Lyman's pond on July 25, but Becker will argue he is alive. A body identified as Becker’s by his wife was buried after burial. Becker reportedly returned home last Saturday night to learn he was presumed dead.

Boston Charles Becker Waltham Waltham District West Becker Lyman Heas

Masons Planning Big Jubilee in Atlanta for August to September

Masons of Atlanta schedule a Jubilee with lodge lectures on August 28 4 September 4 11 focusing on degrees and symbolism led by prominent leaders. A grand barbecue on September 14 and ceremonies overseen by Henry M Wood and W S Richardson conclude the events.

Masons of Atlanta Plennie Minor James L. Maysan Eae Thomas H. Jeffries Grand ‘Lodge of Georgia Palestine Lodge C. A. Robertson Fulton Lodge R. A. Burnett John M. Slaton J. C. Greenfield Grand Commandery of Georgia Knights Templar Grand Council Piedmont Lodge RE. C. Parkins Georgia Lodge W. W. Tindall John A. Hynds George M. Napier Grand Lodge of Georgia Gate City Lodge Raymond Daniel Henry M. Wood W. S. Richardson

Roosevelt Attacked by Mrs La Follette on Suffrage Stand

Madison August 17 A criticism of Roosevelt s stand on suffrage at the Chicago convention is made by Mrs Robert M La Follette in this week s issue of La Follette s magazine She says his views are narrow and that women need the ballot for protection and to strengthen efforts against evils like the white slave traffic She argues women should vote for added influence in public affairs and that government requires votes from both men and women to achieve a balanced democracy.

Madison Wis Roosevelt Chicago Robert M. la Follette la Follette

Rail magnate Ray calls for free trade and tariff repeal

Philadelphia August 17 Samuel Rea vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad urged that the United States move to free trade with no tariff to foster nationwide competition. He predicted Wilson's election as a step toward lower tariffs and open competition with Britain. He also commented on Pennsylvania road funding and road-building lessons from New York.

Philadelphia Samuel Rea Pennsylvania Railroad United States Wilson England Rea Scotland Pennsylvania New York

Quaker Jean Val Jean Sought by His Friends

Philadelphia August 17 The reform councilman William Burke who resigned and vanished is identified as Benjamin Tripp a Massachusetts convict who served time for breaking and entering. Burke had left to escape hounding and blackmail by a fellow inmate and friends seek to persuade him to return.

Philadelphia William Burke Reform Cameron Massachusetts Burke Benjamin Tripp Lfe

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