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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
1
Macon Georgia July 4 Special Thomas Felder attorney general of Georgia will run for governor. He plans a statewide campaign with a statement Friday morning outlining his platform. Felder has held private meetings with supporters and aims to speak in every county before the primary.
Chicago July 2 W J Bryan on tour to Nebraska said a third party could drive some Roosevelt Democrats to Taft but Democratic ticket and platform should keep progressive Democrats away from Roosevelt He estimated Wilson would win by about 2 million votes and noted Republicans might vote for Roosevelt reducing Taft's total He praised direct primaries and national committee men elections as key reforms and cited Marshall Indiana governor as a strong campaign figure
New York July 4 A read letter from Governor Woodrow Wilson at Tammany Hall Independence Day exercises regrets prior engagements prevent his presence. He praises Tammany for enduring celebration of liberty and memories of inspiring leaders. Governors Harmon and Baldwin also sent letters of regret.
Chicago reported that C W Stansell a lumber dealer from Alabama fell or jumped from a third floor hotel room. His fall was cushioned by a glass canopy at the first floor and he was unconscious when found. Hotel staff and attending officials said the fall appeared accidental.
Wumpty Muhlveen third baseman for the Atlanta club was severely beaten by John G Dobbs Montgomery manager in an early hour altercation in front of the Aragon hotel. Atlanta players claim others including Kid Elberfeld Outfielder Bis and Pitcher Atchison joined the fight. Dobbs denies. The incident remains disputed with continued reporting on the last page.
A 60 year old Alabama banker Mr Jeter, cashier of Citizens Bank of Geneva, vanished after leaving the Warm Springs hotel June 17 for a depot walk to Macon and Atlanta. His family and police fear foul play while offering a reward for information via The Constitution. Relatives in Atlanta and Pensacola seek help. description: 5'6", 160 pounds, dark hair gray at temples, wears glasses.
The Akron a $250 000 dirigible lies wrecked at sea with the bodies of Melvin Vaniman Walter Guest George Brilliant Fred Almas and Vaniman s brother Calvin recovered. The balloon 258 feet long 47 feet diameter held 400 600 cubic feet of hydrogen with three 280 horsepower motors and six propellers. It featured orientors for steering and a main lifting system beneath the gas bag.
Oyster Bay July 4 Colonel Roosevelt sketches a campaign along novel lines as candidate of the new Progressive party for president He aims to appeal to farmers and wage workers arguing the major parties ignore social and economic issues Senator Joseph M Dixon of Montana is expected to manage the campaign likely from New York as preparations for the Chicago convention intensify He says Dixon will head the effort, continuing the fight after the convention
Westbound Lackawanna No 4 from New York demolished near Gibson three miles east of Corning at 5:23 AM. Forty two killed and between fifty and sixty injured as train failed to stop for signals and struck stationary No 9 freight. many victims holiday excursionists bound for Niagara Falls. Identified victims listed include Armstrong of Hoboken and Brandi of New York among others.
Thirty five members of the Democratic National Committee met with Woodrow Wilson at Seagirt New Jersey to discuss a seasoned campaign chairman. Potential names include William F McCombs Fred B Lynch and Robert S Hudspeth among others. Wilson has not decided and will convene the committee in Chicago July 15 with a possible stop in Indianapolis to meet Governor Marshall.
Rebels evacuated Chihuahua as General Huerta’s cavalry moved up from Bachimba to seize the city. General Orozco ordered saloons closed and sent troops to defend bridges, while rebel forces retreated toward Montezuma and the American border. Foreigners remained in town as authorities prepared a garrison and threatened to cut telegraphic links.
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