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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
3
A chaotic page outlines subscription rates and delivery notes, lists traveling representatives, and warns readers to pay only designated agents. It then pivots to a column of political witticisms about La Follette, tariffs, elections, and federal road funding delays with references to Wilson, Beveridge, and Logan Page.
An editorial condemns Nicaraguan rebel shelling of Managua and Latin American violence against Americans. It urges decisive U S action to enforce the Monroe Doctrine, criticizing diplomacy as inadequate and calling for a strong response to deter future attacks on American lives and property.
An editorial argues the parcels post will boost farm prosperity by easing city farm exchanges and improving market access. It acknowledges flaws like no COD service and 11 pound limit but believes fixes will come and overall benefits outweigh drawbacks.
A fragmented humor and poetry column features light verse about life and summer like themes, a satirical note on airship escapades and sheriff foreclosures, jokes about political candidates running for exercise, and brief sketches on literary rewards and authors. It reflects a whimsical period tone with multiple short items and bylines.
A Maine rule extending campaign contribution laws bars candidates and officeholders from giving such donations. A gubernatorial and legislative candidate notes desire to donate to church socials and lodge events but the law prevents it, highlighting the strain of funding oyster festivals and needy constituents during extended terms.
Tifton Georgia August 18 Special: work begun this week on a seven mile boulevard around the city, 50 feet wide, in charge of H. H. Tift Jr. Completion is expected in 90 days making Tifton the only Georgia city with a boulevard circling the city and county line. Property along the boulevard is being cut into five and ten acre tracts for working people to own homes and grow produce while accessing city conveniences.
Chicago August 18 Misa Marguerite Saxton once a Washington society figure during Garfields era and later a renowned Shakespearean actress died in poverty in a hospital. Friends note her large charitable gifts left her penniless, and worry over poverty contributed to a nervous breakdown and hastened her death.
Charles Green, described as demented, was struck by a street car near the Columbus depot this morning after wandering from his family. He died a few hours later from injuries sustained when he stepped in front of a moving Pole car.
Washington August 18 Special. The omnibus claims bill, carrying many southern war claims, remains stalled in the Senate after House passage in February. Debates focus on striking southern claims and adding French spoliation claims, with opposition from key senators who fear a long fight before adjournment. House War Claims Chair Simes expects action early in December or in the next session, hoping the bill passes largely as in the House.
Washington reports that Congress backed a plan by the Southern Commercial Congress to study European rural credits. A U S commission will tour Europe, study cooperative farming finance, and report to the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome. Led by David Lubin, the delegation will spend about seventy days examining credit systems, marketing, and supplies to benefit U S farmers.
Paducah Kentucky August 18 Joe Spitzer 21 and his 15-year-old bride were found dead near the river two miles from the officer shot scene. Spitzer allegedly shot Constable E B Anderson during a warrant attempt and then both died by self inflicted or joined deaths. A note left by Spitzer expressed sorrow for killing Anderson.
Paris reports the Abbe Guinot, long foe of the church in France, has been absolved and restored to priestly privileges after discarding his second wife. In Atlanta, violinist Herbert Dittler earned quick praise at a Sunday organ recital with Dr. Percy J. Starnes, drawing a large crowd of over 3,500 as a Massenet memorial program featured encores and a strong organ showcase.
Thomasville August 18. County politics have heated up with several hot contests. The race for ordinary between Judge William H. Jones and Hon. la. g. Montgomery draws strong support from both sides. Sheriff contest between T. Singletary and BF. Spereworth is seen as close and uncertain. Other incumbents face opposition but most officials are expected to be re elected. Representative race features R A Christian H W Hopkins and B C Reese with notable competition for the county vote.
Bolivian women, through American Minister Knowles, offer a block of Virgin aliver from Bolivian mines to the Titanic Memorial arch project. They express hope the stone will join the memorial effort led by U S women to honor the men who perished in the disaster.
Dr. A. R. Holderby preached on "God's Search for a Man" from Jeremiah at Moore Memorial church. He warned of universal depravity, urged finding a true unselfish leader who seeks justice and truth to guide church and state, lamenting the absence of such a man today.
Hon Albert A Carson 63 prominent western Georgia attorney and citizen died at his Columbus home after weeks of illness. A Macon county native, he lived in Butler before moving to Columbus over twenty years ago and once served as solicitor general of the Chattahoochee circuit. He was active in church and charity work and is survived by his wife a son and a daughter. Funeral set for 4 30 tomorrow at the church on Broad Street.
Rev. H. H. Proctor preached on The Three Greatest Sins of the Negro People at the First Congregational church. He cited dirt, division, and doubt as critical faults, urged cleanliness, unity, and faith in self, and warned the race must unite to reach its goals.
In Tifton on August 18 farmers of Tift County endorsed resolutions to set a uniform price of 50 cents per 100 pounds for cotton picking, with a hard cap of 30 cents per 100 pounds under any circumstances. The move aims to prevent high rates after last season’s picker shortages, and to ensure steady work and support for families dependent on cotton harvesting.
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