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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
11
The text outlines subscription rates for a Washington newspaper and mentions delivery details in Atlanta and outside areas, with notices to subscribers and distributors. It also covers political talk from Roosevelt and Taft, campaign imagery, upcoming bank plans, and a festive Fourth of July tone with references to Baltimore hotel men and national party dynamics.
The piece criticizes the effort to split the party along progressive and reactionary lines at the Democratic national convention. It notes Parker’s election, Bryan’s role, and the platform's neutrality, arguing the split was a myth and demagoguery. It also mentions Harmon, Marshall, Underwood, Clark, and Roosevelt's national progressive party.
The Constitution lauds Oscar Underwood of Alabama as the national choice who can erase sectionalism and unify the country. It praises his leadership, argues the south gains citizenship beyond geography, and notes broad delegate support and a renewed national spirit at Baltimore.
The Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association meets in Atlanta for its ninth annual convention. The event highlights the association’s growth and its key role in Georgia’s development through rural free delivery service inaugurated in the state.
The Georgia postal carriers expansion and fidelity are praised for advancing state assets and civilization. Their intelligence and zeal are highlighted as they push good roads propaganda at county and township meetings. The Georgia association is well officered with an aggressive, effective rank supporting development.
A ragged political ode extols bills from Hillville as a force to rally people nationwide. The Oil Lady comments on the old man in the legislature, noting his boastful voice but harmless mischief. A poem-like piece urges action and meeting life’s wagon halfway to win.
Members of the Troup County Bar Association publicly back Hon. W. R. Jones of Meriwether County for attorney general of Georgia. The signed indorsement, dated June 22, 191?, underscores confidence in his qualifications and urges Georgia voters to support him in the race.
The deaf community of Atlanta plans a noon picnic at College Park, with a basket dinner and games at Lisp or Youths Park. The event marks a reunion of Georgia deaf associations and a meeting of the treasurer’s association for the year, with officer elections and unfinished business on the agenda. Professor M Freeman of Way Spring has served as president for the past year.
A short verse describing day fading to night with calm, starry peace. The speaker notes nature breathing a solemn psalm and tells the soul that God is love. The lines evoke twilight, balm, and unity of earth and sky.
The state branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks holds its annual session at Carnegie Library starting at 10 o clock with W T Moore of Valdosta presiding. Mayor Winn gives the welcome, Jacob Unger speaks for Atlanta, and local officials including Hugh McKee and others address the gathering. An evening business session will elect officers and delegates to the national convention.
Savannah July 3 Private Robert O’Connell of the One Hundred Twenty first company clerk at Fort Screven shot himself with a 38 Cal revolver. He died instantly, the bullet passing through his head and lodging in the ceiling. Formerly a bookkeeper for Tiffany and Blackstone Frost in New York, he had grieved over an aunt’s illness. His body is held for relatives.
After 35 years the executor qualifies for the estate of Tinsley Powell. Powell left land within Tartwell city limits to his widow for life and named Dr. C. A. Webb and J. B. Benson as executors. Dr. Webb probated the will. Benson qualified to administer. Mrs. Powell, still living, may benefit from further proceedings as the estate is settled amid long delays.
The Ladies of Conway announce a July Fourth barbecue to raise funds for a Union Church jet purchase. Dinner starts at 1 p.m. at Clark on the rounds of J Gentry. Committee includes Mrs J C Gentry chair Mitchell view chairmn Brown Logan secretary and treasurer, and others. Public invited.
Mrs. J W Payne matron at Terminal station seeks clothing for a well grown boy at the junior state farm. She has previously supplied a complete outfit but was informed the boy needs another set to continue attending church and Sunday school. Mrs Payne may be reached by telephone 4900.
A request from the Civic League of Atlanta asks Mayor Courtland Sr. Winn and the city council to permit police health and sanitary department officers to wear civilian coats during summer. The heavy throat-only coats are said to cause heat stress and hinder service, signed by Mrs. Amelia KR. Dovall, Mrs. M. Lo Merendon, Katherine Koch, Mrs. Alige Danick, and Mrs. A. G. Helmer.
Georgia lawmakers consider a bill by Judge H W Hopkins to end annual registration. If enacted, a voter who pays taxes for the prior year is automatically on the qualified list and may vote in all elections. Tax payment timing and exceptions are outlined, with committee review ongoing.
The Carroll county representative John R. Spence welcomed a fine baby boy on Tuesday. The house adopted a resolution urging the parents to name the child Woodrow Wilson, with the suggestion formally communicated to Spence via Representative Hixon.
A list of introduced bills includes Beck of Brooks to relieve a surety on a tax collector bond, Goulden. Foster of Newton to curb exploitation of women and minors. Murphy and Williams to incorporate Metter. Harrell to allow spouses as witnesses in felonies. Appropriation Committee for fertilizer inspection funding. Foster to amend penal code. Lovejoy and Hines to authorize LaGrange gas plant. Frohock et al to empower Atlantic, Waycross and Northern Rail to lease tracks and rights of way.
In Clarkesville a mining engineer reported a two foot wide gold vein over three quarters of a mile on Hugh G. Cheney's land, extending two miles onto adjoining property. Assays suggest ore worth up to 187.80 per ton, with profitable mining possible at 18 per ton. The owners may build a large milling plant soon. claimed to be the south's largest vein.
A H Crovatt, candidate for solicitor of the city court of Brunswick, was in the city yesterday in conference with friends. He has strong endorsements from the Brunswick bar. The appointment will be made during the current legislative session. The post is held by Ernest Dart under gubernatorial appointment. Dart seeks reappointment. other candidates are J T Colson and J T Powell of Brunswick.
A Georgia woman fires a pistol at a burglar tapping a downstairs window but misses and hits a Lineman from Georgia Railway and Electric Company near 763 Ashby Street. The man drops to the ground and escapes unharmed. Police investigate and report a fire, while city officers face an election in Columbus.
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