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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
4
Judge W. R. Jones argues for voters to support his attorney general bid, criticizing opponent Tom Felder for delays and past ambitions. He touts his own steady record, bar endorsement, and readiness to serve Georgia as attorney general, urging voters to back his candidacy.
Washington August 18 President Taft and his cabinet debated the Panama canal bill over coffee noting a potential veto if free tolls clash with the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The group agreed a test of treaty conformity might lie with the Supreme Court, with leaders to be consulted and the bill reviewed carefully.
Steamer A F Stewart carrying 200000 bushels of wheat ran ashore at Sturgeon Day near Buffalo in heavy fog and wind. No passengers were aboard. hull likely not badly damaged. Mason wrecking tug dispatched but unable to move the steamer, which remained near the rocky shore as weather eased.
Washington reports show tobacco planters nationwide earn about 100 million dollars a year from a billion pounds of crop yet net profits remain low. Officials blame improper cultural methods such as lack of rotation, unadapted varieties, insect and disease damage, and poor curing and handling knowledge. Improved planting and cultural practices have been a departmental focus for years.
Stenographers notes, Miss Hitt, Ivy 1774. Underwood Typewriter Office. A September Popular Mechanics article describes a canvas dummy village built near Okehampton England for artillery practice. Three batteries fired, destroying cottages barns and outhouses, with the church spared but trenches scorched.
A satirical note mocks the bull moose platform for omitting a plank praising Teddy Roosevelt as the man who brings the sun to Sunday, implying political commentary on his energy and charisma.
Montpelier Vt August 18 The Vermont state election campaign opens this week ahead of the presidential vote with speakers from inside and outside the state. The gubernatorial race features five parties Republicans Democrats Progressives Prohibitionists and Socialists. Several aspirants seek representation in both congressional districts. Vermont’s early election history marks it as a political barometer with anticipated speaks by three governors and major national figures for both parties.
Erie August 18 Joseph Koskowski 62, a farmer, confessed seeming indifference to hanging after being charged with killing neighbor George Roberts in a line fence cattle dispute. Roberts was shot by a double barreled gun. the shooting was witnessed by Roberts' son and others as detectives overpowered the fortressed defendant in his home.
The Democratic national committee operates with unprecedented organization at 200 Fifth Avenue New York. Wilson and Marshall start strong as McCombs recovers with McAdoo in charge, Gore Morganthau Wells and Daniels shape finance and publicity while small donors surge to support a likely sweeping victory.
A voter appeal urging support for John Y. Smith for legislative office highlights his fairness and honesty as key qualifications. The brief notes Smith’s candidacy and frames him as a trustworthy choice for the Legislature.
New York August 18 a rider screaming in fear drove a runaway motorcycle the length of a 1 000 foot municipal pier at Stapleton Staten Island and plunged overboard. Henry Henkler the motor cyclist let go as the machine sank and seized a swimmer from a passing launch. The two struggled until the rescuer freed Henkler and swam him to the launch. Henkler was unconscious but expected to recover. He reached the pier in racing gait and could not check the machine.
In Louisville 400 delegates and thousands attend the eleventh annual American Federation of Catholic Societies opening ceremonies led by Archbishop Giovanni Bonzano. A three hour parade features 41 parishes and 60 societies with Indian Chiefs Hollow Horn Bear and Joe Horn Cloud aboard. evening mass meeting includes Governor McCreary and national president Edward Feeney. Three million Catholics represented. business sessions begin tomorrow through Wednesday.
Thomasville Ga August 18 special that Hon John M Slaton will be the next governor of Georgia and Thomas county will go for him by a fine majority. Adherents claim he will have more votes than the other two combined, likely two to three hundred. Hall will carry country districts and Alexander the prohibition vote with some local friends. W W Lamdin of Waycross to speak Monday night for Alexander, but the town believes he will waste his time verifying only a small crowd of about fifty listening.
Jno L Moore and Sons advertise vacation Kodaks and accessories at 42 North Broad Street. Fine finishing is a specialty, inviting customers to visit for views of places to enjoy with friends.
New York report notes activity and strength in iron trade last week with railcar orders seen as disappointing yet 12 000 cars bought in central west by August 1. Rail orders and year's shipments exceed 32 000 tons, steel building revives with bridges ordered, large contracts for steel cars placed by automakers and shipyards totaling 15 000 tons. Pig iron active across districts with 200 000 tons contracted, total since August 1 reaching 400 000 tons amid higher prices and noted irregularity.
Thomas Whipple Connally defends University Club of Atlanta amid attacks by office seekers. The club, formed in 1910 to unite university men and promote liberal education, counts Taft, Hoke Smith, and Barrow among members. It hosts leaders and scholars, with 50 Emory, 126 Georgia, 30 Mercer members, and 57 from other colleges. The president is John M. Slaton. officers emphasize uplift and scholarly pursuit.
New York markets show easing in ETay cotton goods prices after raw cotton decline. Trading remains limited as buyers stay cautious in unsettled conditions. Branded jobbing lines firm for two months, while tariff shifts may boost spring delivery confidence. Demand rises for ginghams, dress goods easing, exports quiet, and print cloths and gingham prices listed.
The Omaha Bee notes Americans lead in telephone talk with 22.6 billion talks in 1911, 14.5 billion of them inside the United States. It cites AT&T data to claim Americans handle more telephone negotiations than the rest of the world combined and that telephone use exceeds telegraph and mail in Europe and the United States.
A Chicago Record-Herald brief cites a New York doctor's advice to exercise six times daily for health despite high living costs. It argues paying medical bills may be cheaper than costly upkeep.
The council, chaired by Smith of University of Georgia, lists 16 members: J. R. A. Hobson of Virginia, James N. Ells of Medical College of Virginia, Ben Lee Crew of Emory, Hal F. Heinz of Emory, H. C. Peeples of Mercer, A. Ten Eyck Brown of New York University, James F. Floyd of Tennessee, Alec C. King, A. M. Schoen of Virginia Military Institute, among others.
Morris Ney, longtime secretary of Congregation Ahavath Achim, was robbed on Washington street viaduct of a watch given in 1907 for song and services. Fifteen minutes later the watch was found safe in Crescent Loan Company strong box on Decatur street after suspects fled. no serious loss beyond 50 cents. The owner gratefully reclaimed the timepiece while noting a $10 bill was missed in another pocket.
Wealthy Boston widow Mrs. Hare net E Baloh reported robbed of a handbag containing jewelry valued at four to five thousand dollars on the Canadian Pacific wharf as the Princess Charlotte arrived from Victoria. Police arrested Patrick McDonald two hours later and recovered the bag and its contents.
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