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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
6
Fragmented OCR text discusses political maneuvering around nominations, party changes, and petitions. It references individuals tied to a president and efforts to influence outcomes, with unclear sequence and outcomes.
An unsettled rift within the Republican Party surfaces over Taft Roosevelt loyalties and a proposed new convention. Minnesota Senator Clapp and others query Roosevelt retirement and push a plan to avert party disaster by a fresh national meeting. Dixon's followers frame a national scheme, while Taft allies denounce insincerity and seek unity. In Georgia, Hart County farmers embrace alfalfa hay, with Hartwell’s River Drive field drawing attention.
In Atlanta reports humorously predict web footed babies if rain continues. City residents fear floods, advocate ducklike feet and boat foundations, while architects discuss waterborne homes. Critics protest but rainfall mounts as forecasts warn of rising floods.
The Northwestern railroad offices in Mexico City were surrounded by armed men. American Consul Edwards and railroad officials were confined inside until Colonel Pascual Orozco arrived and ordered the release of minor workers. Both sides held talks, and the prisoners were freed after about an hour. The incident centered on check trouble at the Northwestern line owned by British capital.
An advertisement touts Lax Fos as a universal tonic strengthening liver stomach kidneys and bowels while providing systemic vigor. It urges buying the first bottle on a money back plan and asking the druggist for a second, claiming no other product matches Lax Fos.
Mrs R J Screvens a wealthy Marietta widow is missing since last night. Relatives panic and police notify. ten air patrolmen scour the city for clues. Family learned she had been in Atlanta on business and supplies run. she was expected back by 10 o'clock but did not return. Local search continues with police aid. The notice ends with an unrelated coal advertisement from The Procter Coal Company at No 2 Auburn Avenue.
City council plans a bond election for street improvements with a proposed 2,000,000 dollar issue. A sinking fund will cover annual bond payments, and current street appropriations may be redirected if bonds pass. The Monday after noon meeting will hear the committee report and timing recommendations.
Nearly a thousand delegates gathered at Music Hall on the steel pier to hear calls for organized fact based sections within the party and to discuss the effect of alcohol as shown by statistical studies. National Chairman Charles H. calls to order the convention as Tonia tonight. Tonia Tonio Howard of Rochester is named temporary chairman. Dr Samuel Dickes, president of Ale Ion collect, is discussed as a likely permanent chair.
A 14 year old spectator, Oscar Whinkell son of Mr and Mrs J A Whinkell, fell from a fence near the railroad while attempting to climb to watch a Doncey Park double header game. He was rushed to hospital with a fractured right arm and placed in splints.
Furnished home for rent at 120 Juniper Street near Fifth Street. Artistic furnishings with modern conveniences. Three bedrooms, linen closet, fine bath, large butler's pantry and storeroom. Servant's room with bath. Rent reasonable. Phone 5880 Ivy.
A communication of EL A Minor Lodge No 604 F and M will be held at the temple East Atlanta Wednesday evening July 10 at 7 o'clock sharp Master degree work to be conducted. Members urged to attend. Take Soldiers home car to Grenwood avenue. Cars depart Peachtree and Decatur streets every 35 minutes. Refreshments ready at 6 30 p m By order of J Grant W M Hood Clarke 7 Georgis Fulton County Note: to the Honorable Philip Cook Secretary of State Airlines and Macon Railway Company shows
A garbled legal summary lists Georgia Supreme Court rulings and attorney names for plaintiffs in error, including Wall fway Company and others, with various judges and firms cited. A stray Boston Publishing fragment notes a baby not crying all day.
Tickets priced at ten dollars for Atlanta to Pensacola and return via the West Point Route, with sales each Thursday through August 22, 1912. Includes sleeping cars dining cars and coaches. inquire at ticket offices, Fourth National Bank Bida and Terminal-stath.
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