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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1912

Page

10

Holder Opens His Campaign In Georgia

In Ball Ground Georgia July 4 a torrid crowd about 340 heard Hon John N Holder of Jackson county speaker of the Georgia house declare support for parcels post and postal employee pay raises He warned of wasteful trips by the president urged state farms and immigration regulation He noted the need to reclaim lands with irrigation and urged curbing expenditures He planned a clean campaign and promised to represent Georgia in Washington at the Ninth District congressional race. The event was part of Fourth of July celebrations with other speakers and a ceremony schedule.

John N Holder Jackson County House of the General Assembly of Georgia Neeeetea Salarica Congress Cherence Cearty Orarry Dawson Arnour Wilitara Bursa Herbert Tins Vwarwetta Neria Washington Mathew Saymonah State Farma United States Holder Parela Laveris Mir Holter Alpharetta Taln

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First American woman pilot may have died in crash

Miss Blanchebrott involved in a dangerous flight above 1090 feet with Miss Hartlet guimlss machine. The crash killed Miss Gabb and William Willard as a passenger. The survivor Miss Quimby fainted after landing. Quimby was the first American woman to receive a pilot license and to fly across the English Channel.

Miss Blanchebrott Hartlet Guimlss Ctus Gabb Wiham Ob Willard Aew Plurge Strey Jilencia Miss

Flag with forty eight stars hoisted nationwide on July Fourth

Washington July 4 The new national flag with forty eight stars symbolizing all states including Arizona and New Mexico was raised at federal buildings and navy worldwide Thirteen stars will remain in the blue field on flags under five feet to avoid crowding The president’s banner was not present and the rival flag flew over the White House red held on the president flag was chanted to blue today

Washington Arizona New Mexico

Western Union Buys 10,000 Underwood Typewriters

The Western Union company has purchased 10,000 Underwood typewriters in a bulk order. The deal signals a major expansion in their office equipment fleet as they plan to equip multiple departments and relay centers. Additional details on pricing and delivery timelines were not disclosed.

The Western Union

Claude Allen On Trial For The Second Time

The second trial of Vlaide Vilen proceeded in Woiheville on July 4 but halted by sudden illness. Jury box seating and testimony briefly resumed as the defendant stood trial for second degree murder. Civil witness Clerk Goad testified about the theory that he bears responsibility for the courtroom tragedy, while deposit advertisement for the Trust Company of Georgia appears amid the legal coverage.

Woiheville Vlaide Vilen Juli Taupetal Todty Perxter Hiilissiile

Dogs and Candidates Stir Local Campaign Night

Citizens in Gordon county discuss candidates and laws while a Fourth of July celebration unfolds. Marietta hosts a large turnout with speeches by Mayor Black and others. A countywide singalong and mass gathering at the courthouse highlight the day as residents reflect on progress and civic pride.

Marietta Marietty Lta Moorerworks Black Mayer H CIA Romsen Blair Mane Cobh Sherff & Lindley Reall Boliers Douglasville

Lightning strikes peach shed, two men killed in Calhoun

In Calhoun Georgia on July 4, James Mayfield and Felton Jackson were killed when lightning hit a peach shed where white men sheltered during a thunderstorm. K J Kilgore was seriously injured but may recover. others were only shocked. Mayfield leaves a wife and several children. Jackson was unharmed otherwise.

Calhoun James Mayfield Felton Jackson K J Kilgore Veach and Turner Adatraville Kilgore Mr Mayfield Jackson

Stars and Stripes Placed on Lafayette Tomb in Paris

In Paris on July 4 observances were elaborate with HH Cleveland Caxe of the US consulate general laying the Stars and Stripes on Lafayette's tomb at Picpus cemetery. A Lafayette statue ceremony followed in the Tuilleries garden with Ambassador Her rick delivering the address. Delegations from DAR the Franco American committee Alliance Francaise and French Institute attended.

Paris Franco American Committee Alliance Francaise The French Institute United States Marquis of Lafayette

Jacksonville Fourth of July Tragedy Claims Railway Clerks Life

A 17 year old Jad employed as an office boy by Southern Railway, Gordon Pert, was run down and killed instantly at Pablo Beach, seventeen miles from Jacksonville, this afternoon by a machine from Phillips Auto Service. He had gone to the beach with relatives to enjoy the Fourth of July program.

Jacksonville Gordon Pert Southern Railway Pablo Beach Phillips Auto Service Thera

Candidate for J. P. by Hirahburs wWoJ Lane y

Well known lawyer Laney runs for justice of the peace in the 422d district to succeed Justice Robert R Jackson. The election will be held on Saturday between 8 am and 3 pm.

Hirahburs

Romanian officer killed defying air force at Bucharest

Lieutenant Caranda, a Romanian army officer and noted aviator, was fatally killed this morning after falling 300 feet during a flight over the local aerodrome in Bucharest Roumania on July 4.

Bucharest Roumania Caranda

Reid Keeps Open House on Fourth of July

Whitelaw Reid as United States ambassador and Mrs Reid hosted an open house at Dorchester House to celebrate Independence Day. About 2000 guests attended as the ambassador and his wife greeted them at the grand staircase. Two orchestras played national airs and the house was lavish with flowers.

Steamer Mattie Couch Sinks on Mississippi Trip

The pleasure steamer Mattie Couch, operating between Memphis and the Arkansas shore, turned over in the river during a outbound trip on the holiday afternoon. Scores of passengers faced danger but were rescued. no drownings reported though several had thrilling experiences.

Memphis Tenn Mattie Couch Memphis Arkansas Mississippi River

Georgia postal clerks hold largest state session ever

The Georgia branch of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks met in Atlanta to elect officers and hear speakers. W H Moore of Valdosta opened the gathering with Mayor Wynn welcoming visitors. Delegates from first and many second class offices attended, with talks by Postmaster McKee, Inspector Sutton, and others. An afternoon barbecue at Lakewood capped the event.

Georgia United National Association of Post Office Atlanta South W H Moore Valdosta State Association Carnegie Library Hall Wynn Moore McKee George M Sutton R E Berrs C E Stewart Walter G Cooper Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Res di Ellenwood H .Moore W F C. Lynch Newnan

Cutting Repartee In Court Over Friend And Truth

A lawyer presses a witness who testifies against a man he calls a friend. The witness replies he loves his friend but loves the truth more, condemning the lawyer for turning on a friend for a stranger.

Socialists Name State Ticket in Georgia Convention

Georgia socialists at the Macon convention nominate A F Castleberry for governor M W Gibbs for secretary of state W C Seigler for comptroller general and W E Johns for commissioner of agriculture with further nominations for railroad and prison commissioners to follow. They also back a Georgia law to prohibit transporting women for immoral purposes between cities.

Macon Socialists of Georgia Feld Castleberry Columbus WN Gibbs Waycross W C Seigler Augusta W E Johns Tifton Georgia

Parlor Car Service Expanded by Central of Georgia Railway

Effective July 7 a sleeping car is operated between Atlanta and Macon via the Central of Georgia Railway. The Late Flyer extends to Macon, train No 10 leaves Atlanta at 12:20 pm and Macon to Chicago, train No 1, at 1:30 pm daily. WHH Fogg, District Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Ga.

Southern Railway Atlanta Macon Pales Dlate Flyer Maon Central of Georgia Railway Chicago Fogg District

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