This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
7
Partial text appears to reference names and places in a local issue with unclear context. Entities include Grady and Holiday style references, suggesting a brief society or business notice in a small town paper. Readable fragments offer little cohesive event or outcome to summarize.
A scanned 1812 era note lists subscription rates for daily and weekly papers in Atlanta and Washington with prices and delivery terms. It also includes a lengthy, fragmentary barrage of political jokes and commentary about the 1904 party scene, editors, conventions, and figures like Bryan and Roosevelt, with references to Baltimore, Cuba, and Mexico in a chaotic miscellany.
The nation follows the Baltimore Democratic National Convention with breathless interest as delegates duel for influence and a hopeful path to victory in November. The mood blends suspense, betting, and fatigue, while the crowd weighs outcomes and waits for final results.
Dr Murray of this city denounces Atlanta’s poor paving of Hunter street and the neglected access to Oak land cemetery. He urges immediate re pavement, opposing delays by fair street plans that may hinder Winter street work, arguing municipal care of burial grounds reflects civic morality and should be addressed with urgency.
A Pyrenees village considers taxing residents by weight to cover deficits. Below 135 pounds exempt, higher weights face rising levies, prompting fears of tax dodging and possible migration. Critics warn of class legislation and social unrest.
WL Nelson of Bunceton Missouri argues the boy who stays on the farm and raises cattle deserves more publicity than the urban youth. He notes the farm life has harsh realities and urges policies to keep youths on farms through scientific methods and support, contrasting city life and rural hardship.
The passage argues for making farm life more inviting and entertaining to keep people on the land, suggesting state and federal funds should support amusements and closer ties to civilization, even at great cost. It urges politicians to devote effort to improving rural life and its appeal.
Nonspecific verses and lines describe a romantic little lady, weather, and observations on life. Included are reflections on poverty, wealth, wisdom, weather, and religious imagery. The text blends poetry and aphorisms with stray lines about hurricanes, earthquakes, and hopeful greetings.
Rev Caleb A Hidley of Central Baptist preaches a morning sermon on Jesus as light. He contrasts darkness and light from Genesis and prophecy, noting how light represents life beauty and salvation. He cites biblical images from gold lilies and a fountain under sun to describe Christ as the world’s brightest light.
Letter from Pp EY Murray MD Atlanta urging city council members from the Third ward to paved Hunter street from Whitehall to Oakland cemetery with wooden blocks or asphalt. He argues the rough Belgian-block drive harms funeral processions and visits to graves and cites cemetery upkeep as a measure of civic morality. He asks councilmen to act to improve access to Oakland cemetery.
Saturday council discussions consider delaying two weeks before signing the $876000 incinerating plant contract for Atlanta. Dowd of the New York company says changes to the agreement and financing details remain unsettled. City officials expect a resolution this afternoon to grant more time to arrange the contract.
Dr J B Robins of Leimity Methodist preached that the highest goal in life is becoming a brother of all people. He urged two essentials to aid others: self truth and eliminating selfishness. He emphasized inner strength before aiding others and spoke of moving services to Trinity church’s main auditorium after renovations.
Miss Maggie Mercer and William Stanley Suder wed in an unauthorized ceremony by Rey J. M Foster after posing at a picture show. They announced the marriage then left for Florida on a honeymoon. Suder carried the license for days awaiting a moment. Suder is foreman at Massee Felton Lumber. Mercer is daughter of Wm 53 Mercer.
A large delegation from Atlanta and other Georgia lodges, led by Walter P Andrews, heads to Portland to attend the grand lodge meeting. They will nominate Mr Andrews for grand exalted ruler in recognition of his service to the order in Atlanta and the state.
Macon Georgia June 30 Special I do not believe Mr Felder will enter the governorship race said Joe Hall when asked about Felder and his Macon friends saying he would probably run Tuesday Even if Felder runs the race will not affect me The finance and sentiment committees work for Felder and will report Tuesday at 4. Plans to name the permanent campaign committee to lead Hall fight at a bass meeting Monday at the city auditorium Speakers chosen will present policies of the lion of Bible and map a campaign path Hall spoke Saturday at Cuthbert and Steliman
Officers for the ensuing year were elected by the Georgia Travelers Association at a meeting Saturday in the Kimball House. New officers include President T B Lewis Atlanta First Vice President W S J Leuna bury Atlanta Second Vice President C J Hollingsworth Atlanta Secretary and Treasurer R I L Wallace Atlanta Attorney Hon Walter McElisath Atlanta Chaplain Rev Dunbar H Ogden Physician Dr B E Pearce Atlanta Executive Board listed. measures endorsed include the Ellis sanitary bill before the legislature and the Southern Merchants convention to be held in the city in early August.
Policemen Butler and Patrick searched Irene Goodman’s home at 15 Tabernacle Place for a missing suitcase and found three cases and a keg of whiskey. Irene claimed the whiskey was for personal use as Kathy Jackson, her sister, faced blind tigering charges alongside her. Mrs Jackson’s three year old child stayed with her at the state house while a $500 bond was pursued.
New York reports cotton goods markets firm through the week and mid year, with values held steady as contracts run through summer amid restricted production and labor shortages. Print cloths and standards show price ranges. Fall River shipments include 170000 pieces of print cloths with 60000 for spot delivery.
In New York on June 30, steel contracts show a bought momentum with an expected $1 per ton rise on barn and plates. Fabricated steel orders near 120000 tons for June, half-year sales at 760000 tons, approaching 1906 record figures. Motive power orders in railroading total 138 engines, June orders include 172000 tons of rails, 4250 cars, 25000 tons of structural work. Billets and forgings see price movements with billets at Pittsburg base and axles up to 27 dollars.
Washington reports a weather bureau bulletin promising warm conditions in the central valleys over the next several days. Normal temperatures expected in the South Atlantic and Gulf states and most of the Rocky Mountains. Rainfall likely below normal but fairly well distributed. No major storm systems anticipated across the country this week.
President Wilmer L Moore of the chamber calls an executive meeting at 4 PM to discuss plans for a new chamber of commerce building. The chamber has raised 100 600 in preferred stock to purchase and remodel the Young Men's Christian Association building, with improvements likely decided at this session.
Between 300 and 350 homing pigeons were released early Sunday by Thomas Grier for the Southern Express Company. The birds headed northeast toward Baltimore, a 600 mile flight hoped to set a new record in about fourteen hours. Weather favorable, no word on arrival as of nightfall. Also notes Macon plans for July 4 celebrations with bank meeting and barbecue attendance, and local police report a burglary incident with a resident concealing a burglar who escaped.
Chicago June 430 Representatives of the International Unions of Rail Employees west of Chicago sent a joint letter to W A Garrett general managers chair urging a conference to present demands If refused officers have authority to call a general strike International officers in St Louis on June 24 canvassed the western railways shopmen vote showing overwhelming support for a strike unless an immediate settlement is reached on the Illinois Central and on the Harriman lines where shopmen have been on strike about nine months
Within forty eight hours two young sons of Mr and Mrs Edwin Mc Millan of Fort Valley died from a throat fever like diphtheria. An infant died in Fort Valley Friday and a two year old died at Macon hospital Sunday morning. Another son remains ill with the disease and faces uncertain recovery.
Funeral services for Brigadier General George G Greenough who died here on Thursday were held this afternoon at St Michaels church. About two hundred regulars from Fort Moultrie escorted the body through the streets.
In White Plains New York a June hearing on the sanity of Harry Thaw, who killed Stanford White, is expected to conclude Wednesday. Alienists will spend most of the remaining three days on expert testimony and evaluation.
A Farm and Fireside contributor advises rural homes to focus on guest comfort for city visitors. Emphasizing beds sanitation and thoughtful amenities, the piece urges hair mattresses or soft tops with springs, bathrooms and telephones, good table fare with bread butter milk eggs and cereals to avoid monotony. It notes inns and hotels attract the younger crowd while mothers and workers seek restful lodging.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.