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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
7
The house battle over the Tippins amendment dissolved into a tense session. Speakers griped over prohibition scope including medicine clauses as factions clashed, while supporters and opponents argued adjournment motions and predicted senate fate.
Virginia Anderson attacks Tippins and calls for sober politics while criticizing the Anti Saloon League and urging lawful enforcement. He argues the governor cannot enforce the law without public support and warns of anarchy if legislative inaction continues, urging accountability and clarity in state policy.
The Wealth of the Bazaar offers a general clearance of lamp stock to make way for imports. Prices drop to $1.75 for small desk lamps and $75 for a large hanging dome, with shades and accessories discounted. The sale begins at 8 this morning as Atlanta residents are urged to beautify their homes with this artistic lamp collection.
The speaker denounces legitimate clubs and barrooms as recruiting grounds for prostitution and lawlessness, urging members of the Capital City and University clubs, Georgia Senate, and other associations to close their liquor rooms or face consequences. He insists his attack condemns unlawful sale, not individuals, and calls for lawfulness and peace.
A Baltimore reader describes severe eczema from a sprained ankle, with itching burning and dry inflamed skin. After trying other treatments without relief, he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and a bandage, bathing with the soap, and reports clear skin after two months. The ad promotes Cuticura products with free samples and a 32 page Skin Book.
Articles note typewriters rented at five dollars for three months by Am American Writing Machine Co. Athens. Special report states a marriage occurred yesterday at the bride’s Thomas Street home, uniting Ming Annis Gilman Shuck and Clifford Newell Jones in a ceremony performed by Dr. Jones of Meridian Mississippi.
The W. and A. R. R. will sell round trip tickets from Atlanta to Chattanooga and return for trains leaving Atlanta at 4:50 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. July 13, 1912. Tickets are good returning no later than the train arriving Atlanta 11:45 Monday morning after sale. Co. E. Harman, General Passenger Agent.
A Baltimore American fragment notes a writer’s quirk asking for intense violet ink to craft society novels in a surreal exchange. The brief item hints at eccentric authorial habits without broader context or outcomes.
Jacksonville July 10 Judge James W. Locke a long serving United States district judge for the Southern District of Florida tendered his resignation to President Taft today. Appointed by President Grant in 1872 he was the oldest judge in point of service in the nation.
Cumming Georgia July 10 Special Tate Larman of Gilmer county a noted moonshiner drowned while fording Davee Creek six miles south of Cumming last night His mule also drowned The wagon and cargo of whisky were recovered today Rufus Augham joined the cast of The Charity Girl.
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