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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1912
Page
6
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Columbus Georgia July 14 Special When Captain A C Hardy after bringing in his train the Seminole Limited from Birmingham peeped under the Pullman car and found a rooster perched on the rods. The bird hopped aboard likely at Alexander City Alabama and survived the trip with cinders on its feathers. Hardy confiscated the faws not finding a ticket and reduced some travel cost.
Athens Ga July 14 special John Walker a colored drayman of Madison Morgan county received a $500 check from the Carnegie hero commission in recognition of his bravery saving Colonel and Mrs Obear in a runaway accident He plans to use the money to help build a home funded by the award.
William D. Upshaw editor of The Golden Age speaks after visiting Mineral Park Chautauqua near Chattanooga about Georgia’s tipping bill victory in the house. He defends prohibition, condemns liquor interests, and urges a square deal for Georgia’s anti liquor law while criticizing Atlanta business leaders and revenue arguments. He stresses that the law’s enforcement and nationwide respect hinge on moral action by Georgia leaders and citizens.
Newnan Georgia July 14 Special At a county commissioners meeting an election is ordered for August 21 to let voters decide on issuing thirty year bonds totaling 300000 to build and improve public roads Coweta already has a good road system but progress has been slow under convict labor, and a broader, more extensive program is proposed Strong support is anticipated for the bond measure.
Duluth Minn July 14 L Green traffic manager for the Southern railroad testified in the Atlanta Ga traffic bureau case against several Atlantic seaboard lines. He said current rates are too low and the plaintiff not entitled to further cuts. He argued the 1905 rate was forced by the Georgia railroad commission and that rates should not be disturbed. H H Laughton of the railroad clerical department offered cost figures meant to show an increase and support the witness. Commission Meyer adjourned evidence until October 3 in Washington DC.
Valdosta Georgia July 14 special. The butchers and dairymen clash with the mayor and council over inspection fees for meats markets and dairies. They oppose fees and the 6 am to 9 am inspection hours, while the council cut fees in half from the original rates. The meat merchants refuse to pay and have hired counsel to contest in court. A meeting is likely to be called soon to decide the next step.
Hon W L Stallings chairman calls a meeting of the congressional executive committee for Monday next at Warm Springs. Rules likely keep to the county unit plan for delegates to the convention. Congressman Adamson faces no opposition for now. Judge I J Denham's candidacy fade has.
Athens July 14 R H McCrary cashier of the defunct Athens Trust and Banking company was relinquished by his bondsman to the sheriff. Indictments cover violations of banking laws and embezzlement. An uncle and J W Griffin the president were also indicted on multiple counts.
Citizens on Ivy street propose to finance street grading and repaving with future city repayments. Other north side property owners urge similar plans for West Peachtree Spring Forrest Georgia East Fair and the Boulevard to relieve traffic on Peachtree. Street committee meeting Tuesday will consider the proposal backed by Joel Hurt George H Hope and Martin S Amoroua.
In Columbus Georgia a night school is inaugurated by Rose Hill Baptist church. Rev. R C Granberry leads a board of directors and a strong faculty. G Gunby Jordan backs the venture and calls the faculty premier. Many scholarship applications have been filed.
Thomasville Georgia July 14 Special The Atlantic Coast Line will extend from Thomasville to Tampa via Perry but will not pass through Monticello Fla Instead the line will run within about a mile and a half of the town on the west side near the present Thomasville Monticello road Officials explain heavy grades and grading costs make a direct Monticello route impractical A Perry Monticello link would be costly and the road plans a new direct line from Thomasville to Perry west of Monticello
A Georgia wreck near Cordele in January led to a Macon wedding between Herman Moll of Macon and Miss Mareus Clark of Adel. Moll met Clark at the wreck scene during a four hour delay and they wed in Macon with Rev. J. M. Foster officiating. Meanwhile in Macon readers report Congressman Bartlett silent as opponents Cooper and Wise press for a debate ahead of the election.
Brunswick July 14 Special There are now twenty one candidates in Charlton for state and county offices shaping a notable primary race including Gowen Cliff and Cowart for senator from the Fourth district rotation limits candidates to Charlton. Two seek lower house Reynolds Mizell. tax assessor hopefuls Hatcher Prescott Stila Vickery Roddenberry. roads and revenue hopefuls Martin Sikes Lloyd Franks Stokes. treasurer Grooma Mills. tax collector Roddenberry. sheriff Mizell Wainwright Davis.
Milledgeville Georgia July 14 special The Milledgeville oil mills plan to build a dipping vat to rid cattle of the Texas tick in Baldwin county A first vat will be at Terrance Treanor’s farm across the river near the city with more to follow The state sanitarium may establish another under government supervision The plan follows successes in Greene and Putnam counties where livestock doubled after tick eradication and is expected to boost Baldwin’s industry
Milledgeville Ga July 14 special It has been arranged that Baldwin county will have a modern tractor to work the roads the county commissioners have accepted tentatively a proposition to purchase a machine if it works successfully The tractor will replace many mules and do the work more thoroughly and effectively Officials and locals expect a rich harvest in better roads and higher land values with the new machine It will be at work within a short time
In Macon Georgia July 14 a claim arises that a deliberate poisoning attempt targeted the family of BE D Flowers of 317 Chappell Street South Macon. A well water sample turned pink when pumped and a chemist later found a coal tar poison present though exact substance unnamed. The Flowers deny any trouble with others and mystery surrounds motive.
Valdosta Ga July 14 Special a bond election for one hundred thousand dollars in public improvement bonds is set for July 23 with strong support expected. Proceeds fund Waterworks extension twenty five thousand Street paving twenty five thousand Sewerage extension sixteen thousand sanitary improvements and extensions five thousand and a two thirds majority required. The projects are seen as essential for city growth.
Huntsville Alabama July 14 sheriff raided cold drink stands over dangerous cider mixed with chemicals. Eight gallons seized at Dallas stand run by Tommy Dory Pinion. Four and a half gallons seized at West Clinton Street site operated by Cleveland Christian and Wil Haralson. both arrests made for further inspection by a chemist.
The city council will meet this afternoon to review the finance committee report on the new crematory. The amendment shifts title to New York Destructor Co until the city completes last payment of 75000 in 1914, with the city to control and operate the plant thereafter. The council is expected to approve the amendment and proceed with construction once bonds are posted.
The Thomas county democratic executive committee arranged to hold the county primary for officers concurrent with the State Primary on August 21. Rules will mirror those of the State Primary. Captain John Triplett was named as representative on the congressional executive committee from Inomans County with J B Stubbs as alternate, a long-time Thomas county delegate.
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