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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
4
The document mocks tax policy by tracing a man’s frugal supper and daily goods with each item taxed at varied percentages. It notes a critique by Mr. Underwood of legislation enacted by the democratic house and condemnation of Republican policy in the current session.
Waycross. Aids August Ls. Lape Blackshear, aged 9 years, died today at home of his sisters Bell and Zole Blackshear after illness. Funeral tomorrow. The deceased was in business in Warcross for years and had traveled across the state. William Ho Gradley, oldest son of Mr and Mrs 38 ay, died Thursday morning at 11:30 at the residence of his parents, 146 rm leyt. Funeral Friday at Sovlock. interment Greenwood cemetery.
A man calling himself BR Osbrooks of 929 Decatur street was arrested on Manhattan avenue after detectives found no link to the American Salvation Army. He wore their uniform but could not prove membership. He was held for investigation to determine his true affiliation or masquerade. The Salvation Army organization disavowed knowledge of him or any connection.
Brunswick August 22 Special J H Thomas of Jesup was re elected solicitor of the Brunswick judicial circuit by a good sized majority over R E B Dart of this city and S J Bell of Hazlehurst Thomas carried Camden Warn e and Appling counties while Tratt and Bell carried Glynn and Je Davis respectively the other counties in the circuit.
A freight train struck an automobile at a crossing near Howard Michigan tonight killing Dr J F Goslin a Big Rapids dentist his wife and their 4 year old son The dentist mother probably fatally injured and their 11 year old son Burr was slightly hurt near here August 22
The W and A B R offers Atlanta to Chattanooga round trip tickets for trains at 4 50 p m and 8 50 p m on August 24 1912. Return valid until the train arriving Atlanta at 7 10 a m on August 26 1912. Co E Harman General Passenger Agent.
J Harrison notes sixteen of Peter C. Walker’s twenty five children attend the funeral held after his death last night following a brief illness. The gathering honors the aged scotch athlete and marks a large rural clan in mourning.
Major R W Crawford named new Salvation Army South Atlantic divisional head based in Atlanta plans a September 1 memorial service for General William Booth at the Baptist Tabernacle. Crawford reflects on Army history and aims to expand social work, buildings, and better quarters in the region.
General Booth's body is moved from Hadley Wood to Congress Hall Clapton for lying in state Friday and Saturday. Flags, portraits, and memorabilia reflect Salvation Army origins while condolence messages arrive from Alexandra and world leaders.
Memorials to be held simultaneously in all 870 U S posts and cities across the country. Commanders urge city and state officials and ministers of all denominations to take part. Clergymen and prominent citizens will give addresses, regardless of creed.
A contested recollection from a political figure claiming Mr. Penrose accepted $25,000 for use in Pennsylvania to aid an election. The speaker contrasts Penrose's involvement in 1904 with Roosevelt against 1912 when Penrose acted independently, noting large support in 1904 and minimal delegates in 1912.
Roosevelt likens Penrose to a cuttlefish squirting ink to escape. He cites alleged campaign fund demands from Standard Oil and asserts he acted with good faith in opposing all contributions. He points to letters to Cor for 1904 denying any accepted aid from Standard Oil amid press opposition.
In Kansas City on August 22 two 11 year old boys confessed to killing 4 year old Joseph Timmerman whose body was found buried under leaves and dirt in a gulley near town. They said they struck him with a rock as he tried to follow them into the woods after kissing his mother goodbye and saying he was going to hunt bugs.
John Warley and John Heinberger admit giving candy to a missing boy to lure him home. After a fatal rock hit, they and others allegedly covered the body with leaves dirt and carried it to a finder. The youths are in police custody. Gotch defeats Westergaard in two straight falls in Des Moines, 21:6 and 9:27.
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