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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
5
Senator Lorimer delivers a dramatic address defending his seat amid bribery allegations. He attacks Chicago press figures led by Victor Lawson, defends his integrity, warns of a political “trust press” campaign, and pledges to expose alleged press manipulation impacting Illinois politics.
Poslam is advertised as a universal skin remedy for eczema acne and other skin conditions. The text promotes Poslam cream and Poslam soap as healing and improving skin, with an offer of free samples from Emergency Laboratories at 32 West 25th Street New York City.
Thomas E. Watson pledges unqualified support for Woodrow Wilson at a large Lonora meeting. Watson, with J. J. Brown and J. J. Flynt, travels to Atlanta to rally friends in the legislature and lauds Underwood and Wilson as a major Democratic tide. Applause follows, Brown and Flynt speak.
The Chicago American editor Andrew Lawrence informs of no chance Lorimer could keep his Senate seat as newspapers control sentiment. Lorimer rails against Taft and Roosevelt, cites Hearst McCormick Lawson and Kutsegt as country men tied to the uproar, and defends his support for constitutional government amid calls to oust him. He criticizes Root for not allowing a response to the corruption charges.
Governor Wilson, after Baltimore, drafts his national campaign message at Seagirt New Jersey. He plans to name a national chairman, decide on a campaign director, and set platform aims for acceptance on August 7. Visitors include national committeemen and Brooklyn leaders.
A vintage advertisement from John L. Moore & Sons at 42 North Broad Street promotes Kodak cameras and film as ideal companions for vacations. It invites customers to capture places and people that interest them, highlighting Everything for the HKodaker at the store.
Milwaukee July 13 The Democratic state convention nominated Judge J. Karel and A. J. Behmitz both of Milwaukee for governor. A resolution proposed circulating petitions for the two candidates with the final choice by the people at the September primaries. T M Kearney of Racine predicted Democratic success while lampooning Roosevelt as a “seething, stormy man” who blinked at tariff proposals.
Attorney Thomas B. Felder left Atlanta for Augusta to testify before a South Carolina legislative committee. The inquiry concerns charges against Governor Blease related to the same dispensary case. Felder was accompanied by attorney Carl Hutter of his firm.
At Atlantic City New Jersey on July 11 1912 the national prohibition convention chose Virgil G Hinshaw of Portland Oregon as national chairman after wrangling over leadership A proposed plank on separation of church and state and public funding for sectarian schools was rejected The platform pledges prohibition of alcoholic traffic and calls for direct senatorial elections uniform marriage and divorce laws suffrage for women and other reforms with arbitration for international disputes.
Montreal reports ninety five funerals held today as the recent heat spell claimed most victims. Eighty of the dead were children. hearses were in high demand with some bodies transported by cab. A horse drawing one hearse collapsed and died during a procession.
Atlanta wins the 1913 national billposters convention after a southeastern district meeting in Minneapolis. Delegates, including St. Elmo Magssengate of Atlanta, pushed for Atlanta to host, citing strong southern representation and recognition overdue. several hundred delegates expected at the 1913 session.
A gas explosion at the Panama mine of the Ben Franklin Coal Co in Moundville West Virginia at 9am killed eight men and injured three. The dead include Joseph Marschilla Mike Roddena Joseph Markeno Alvy Hurley Leslie Wilson Andrew Chesky William Chesky Joseph Cannalte. Injured are William Hupp fire boss David Brooks and Joseph Mani lets. All dead except Hurley and Wilson were foreigners.
General Monteagudo, commander in chief of Cuban government troops, formally turns over the Oriente province to civil authorities declaring the rebellion over. He will sail for Havana July 18, leaving enough troops to garrison towns and deter dawn bandits.
Major James M. Rawles of Cuthbert Ga died at home after months of illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church this afternoon with Rev T E Davenport officiating and ministers from Baptist and Presbyterian churches attending. He served as trustee and steward of the church and as vice chairman of the Andrew Female College board. A longtime Cuthbert resident, he contributed to many local businesses and civic efforts.
John Sims of Americus Georgia died last night at age 71. A Confederate veteran who served with the Fourth Georgia, he was a longtime resident and successful planter with ten children. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Leslie.
Miss Emma Milner of Huntsville Alabama died after a prolonged illness due to pellagra at her sister Mrs Laura Hereford s home in West Huntsville She leaves five sisters and two brothers who accompanied the body to Deposit for interment in the family cemetery The loss marks the second pellagra death in Huntsville this week with a local case noted nearby and limited prior local fatalities none of which could explain the source of infection A separate obituary notes the death of Mrs Vencesive a nurse at 94 Spring Street with funeral arrangements to be announced
Mrs Frances Garrett aged years, daughter of Mrs J B Peay of 264 East Avenue, Chattanooga, Tenn, died at her residence Thursday at 7 am. The body was brought here for funeral services this afternoon at 2 from Peachtree church with interment in the churchyard. She is survived by her mother and husband W G Garrett. Also noted is the death and burial of Mrs P L Coleman, who died Friday afternoon and will be laid to rest in Shaderone Churchyard, Union City.
Atlanta news notes that O C Fuller, a U S court clerk and well known Atlantan, has gone to Atlantic City for two to three weeks of rest after a recent surgical operation. He seeks renewed vigor.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the body will leave the city for George L. Phillips aged 4 months of 67 Grand Street who died Thursday at home. Funeral at Greenberg and Bond chapel at 8 pm with interment in New Hope Georgia. J F Bynum aged 45 died Thursday night at a private sanitarium and will be interred in Shellman, Georgia, with arrangements pending arrival of relatives.
H L Camp Jr son of Mr and Mrs J L Camp of Moreland Ga died Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at his parents home The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 3 from the residence Rev W J Cotter officiating Interment in South View cemetery
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