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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

7

Society notes from Atlanta clubs and weddings in 1912

Society section covers teas at the Driving Club with Mrs. Brinson of Macon and Mrs. Sheffield of Americus, entertainment at Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, a Mason Bowen wedding in College Park, multiple Up-Jinks parties, a 20th anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. Hill, and various dinners and bridge events across Atlanta, Decatur, and Griffin plus regional social items from Tate Springs and Waycross.

William Hansell Rhett Brinson Macon Frank Sheffield Americus Henry L. Coltier Jack Lory Roykin Wright DeSoto Fitzgerald Thomas B. Paine William D. Grant Atlanta John W. Grant, Jr Hot Springs Tate Springs Tenn H. B. Osborne Savannah James Lewis Columndus Robert Yancey Clare Yancey Hamilton Yancey Home Tate J. A. Hunter John M. Flynn C. Calloway Rucker McCarty Mobley Jennie Mobley Joseph Moody Evangeline McKinnon Knowles J. A. Mall J. Moody GC. Wood

Summer Aids to Beauty Fisther in Household Helps

A shopping-page style feature outlines beauty aids for daily care. It promotes magatene dissolved in hazel for a true complexion, delateone hair removal, a dry shampoo blend with ormis root and rok, eyelash growth with pyroxin, and eyebrow thickening by rubbing pyroxin into the root areas.

Delateoe

D A R Joseph Babersham Chapter Calls Meeting

The executive board will conduct a call meeting this morning. No further details are available in the readable text.

Joseph Babersham

Notable society notes of Georgia travelers and guests

A long list of social happenings, trips, and visits across cities including Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Niagara Falls, Paris, Lucerne, and Savannah. Notable figures mentioned include Miss Ozzie Thomas, Misa Matti au Fincher, Mrs. Russell, Mr. James Dickey, Mrs. William H. Kiser, Major William F. Slaton, Mrs. J. P. Stevens, and many Atlanta residents. Several families plan longer trips to Europe and coastal retreats, with updates on return dates and forthcoming travels.

Ozzie Thomas Misa Mattiau Fincher Washington Philadelphia New York Niagara Falls Canada James Dickey William H. Kiser Culver W. H. Kiser J. C. Morrison Europe Paris Atlanta Helen Jonea Aurelia Speer Clff Wenderson William Krieeshaber Inman Park Charlea Rice Annie Syken Mary Rice Toxaway Asheville Tallulah Falls

Democrats Split On Water Power in Congress

Representative Gordon Lee hailed the Coosa river dam bill passing the House 94 to 87 after a tough fight. The measure would allow private corporations to build dams on the Coosa and would flood smaller dams. Taft may veto, while Underwood argued government rights over rivers are limited to navigation.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Gordon Lee Coosa River No. 12 No. 18 Underwood Sherley Flo Alabama Power Company Wetumpka Ala Senate Taft

Butt Millet Memorial Drinking Fountain Approved in Senate

The House committee on Morbary today favorably reported the senate joint resolution to authorize a drinking fountain in Washington as a joint memorial to Major Archibald W. Butt and Franc Millet, who died in the Triante disaster.

Washington House Senate Archibald W. Butt Franc Millet Trianle

Prisoners to Be Released From Apache War Camp

Washington announces 278 Apache prisoners of war at Fort Sill Oklahoma will be released and handed to the secretary of war. An appropriation of 254000 dollars is provided for disposition as directed by the secretary. Conference report on the Indian appropriation bill approved by house and senate managers.

Washington Fort Sil Oklo Secretary of War House Senate

Vacation Kodak Ads and Local Social Fragments

VACATION KODAK views promote leisure photography as a pleasure for self and friends. Notices list residents traveling, visiting relatives, and hosting gatherings at Hampton Court, East Lake, and Georgian Terrace. Several names from Atlanta and nearby towns appear with plans for winters, visits, and social events at Forsyth, Black Mountain, and Druid Hills locations.

H. C. Fisher Newnan Georgian Terrace Florence Niles Massachusetts New Hampshire Mary Marden Baltimore

Atlanta to Hear Col. Roosevelt

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt plans to address Georgia voters in Atlanta on September 28 or 29 about his third party bid and presidential race. He agreed to speak at the national conservation congress in Indianapolis in October. Worsham, Georgia state entomologist, conveyed approval and discussed cotton pests near the entomology bureau.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Theodore Roosevelt Atlanta Georgia Lee Worsham New York National Conservation Congress Indianapolis Roosevelt South Worsham Bureau of Entomology Department of Agriculture

Tariff Used To Strike German Split Peas

Washington, August 22. Secretary MacVeagh ordered a countervailing duty on imports of wheat and rye flour and split peas from Germany due to the German bounty. The measure aims to shield the American split peas industry, with potential for retaliation and a tariff war. The move takes effect in 30 days and targets German peas, whose vast imports have hurt U.S. producers. Protests from Michigan, Minnesota, and the Northwest accompany the action.

Washington Germany MacVeagh United States Treasury Department Michigan Minnesota Northwest

Attorney Collapses During Bribery Trial in Detroit

In Detroit August 22 the preliminary examination of Alderman Louis Nrozo charged with bribery halted when Charles Wilkins special assistant to Prosecuting Attorney Shepherd collapsed unconscious. He was revived by a physician and the hearing was adjourned to tomorrow. Detective Brennan testified that on July 12 he offered Nrozo $100 to back a street closing benefiting the Wabash road and to vote for the ordinance, with a second meeting on July 25 when payment was claimed. Wilkins then collapsed shortly after.

Detroit Mich Louis Nrozo Charles T. Wilkins Shepherd Stein David Rosenthal Wilkins Sirennen Brozo Wabash Road Brennan

Round Trip Fare to Chattanooga from Atlanta in 1912

The W and A R R offers round trip tickets from Atlanta to Chattanooga for 2.50 on trains 4:50 pm and 8:50 pm on August 24 1912. Return valid until the 7:10 am arrival in Atlanta August 26 1912. Co E Harman General Passenger Agent.

Chattanooga Atlanta E. Harman

Wilson Plays Catch With Bare Hands in Seagirt Visit

Seagirt New Jersey August 22 Governor Woodrow Wilson left the summer capitol to tour an office then joined by his secretary Joseph Tumulty and cousin James Woodrow for a light game of catch. Wilson joked about playing without gloves and noted improved health from campaign work and organizing duties.

James Woodrow Young Woodrow Wilson

Wilson Club Formed in Eufaula Mass Meeting

The Queese-ane Wilson and Marshall club of Eufaula and Beat Five, Barbour county, was formally organized last evening at the courthouse mass meeting called by Committeeman Chauncey Sparks. An active campaign for members and funds was approved.

Eufaule Ata Queese Ane Wilson and Marshall Club Eufaula Ane Barbour County Chauncey Sparks

Army Post Retains Status After Taft Veto Threat Lifted

Washington August 22 Under a virtual notice from President Taft that he would veto the army appropriation bill if it included any tenure restriction on General Wood the house and senate conferees struck from the bill a provision to that effect and presented a report free from the vetoed features The house modified a proposed seven year enlistment but kept four years active service and three years reserve All army posts would be retained and cavalry strength was not reduced The pay departments were consolidated Conferees announced they receded to allow larger appropriations for the army and promised to renew restrictions against the chief of staff next congress

Washington Taft Wood House Senate Joes

United States Laundry Undertaking Shifts Towels to Government Use

Washington, August 22. The United States now launders money and linen, with Postmaster General Hitchcock moving to break the washing trust. After the Washington towel contract hike, the government will operate its own laundry, giving clerks more towels per week at lower cost, ending reliance on the private trust.

Washington United States Hitchcok Laundry Trust of Hitchcock Tony

Noyes Funeral Arrangements Set For Saturday

Arrangements were completed today for the funeral of Thoms on Noyes president of the Washington American League baseball club and news manager of The Washington Star who died of pneumonia. The Washington versus Detroit game scheduled for Saturday will be played Friday as a double header with the team attending the funeral in a body led by Manager Clark Griffith.

Toombs Senatorship Won by R C Norman in Georgia primary

Washington August 22 Special R C Norman of Washington wins the solicitorship of the new Toombs judicial circuit in a four way primary. Vote totals by county show Norman 1131 Pitner 1016 Golucke 913 Mawes 603. Wilkes selects Green and Booker as two Wilkes representatives, with Green leading the ticket.

Washington R. C. Norman Toombs Washington Bar John M. Slaton Mr. Green

Baron Hengelmuller Recalled From Vienna Ambassadorship

Washington reports Baron Hengelmuller von Hengervar, Augs tian ambassador and dean of the diplomatic corps, has been recalled due to retirement age. His successor’s name is not yet disclosed and he may join the Austrian privy council.

Baron Hengelmuller Washington Baron Lengelmuller von Hengervar Diplomatic Corps State Department Privy Council

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