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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
12
Keith Vaudeville fronts a varied bill at the Feneht Theater featuring BV Sle, Witla Rok, Wend Poulter and a select musical program. The lineup promises strong performers, diverse acts, and a high quality show, with ticket sales announced by theater management.
In Woerg theater a clogged dance routine calms audience panic during a sudden fire scare. A crowd fled to exits as smoke and sparks filled the rear, lights went out, and performers halted the show while technicians worked to restore safety and resume the performance.
The race for railroad commissioner to fill the unexpired term of H W Hill gained two more entrants, J J Flynt of Griffin and J H McGehee of Talbotton, each announcing candidacies to succeed Paul Trammell. Flynt pledges fair, impartial duties and asks county influence for support, while McGehee emphasizes a planned active contest after a long preparatory period.
Griffin Gadguly reports a meeting of the Sainth district Democratic executive committee in the Hibb superior courtroom next Monday July 28. The committee will decide if the congressional campaign will follow the county unit plan or the district plurality vote, with Bartlett Fivory favored for plurality.Judge James J Flint of Griffin declares candidacy for state railroad commissioner, seeking the unexpired term of Warner Hill. a prominent former Spaulding County official and Griffin city court judge, longtime Democrat.
Cordele City Council approved a 95000 bond issue for street, waterworks, sewerage, and school building projects. Advertisements for bids will open before the August 21 council meeting, with awards to the highest bidder. A preliminary bid around 2500 has been offered, with expectations of a larger premium.
New York July 19 Members of the subcommittee of the Republican committee gathered to name an advisory committee and elect a chairman. State Committeeman Barnes appeared likely to lead this panel which will include national committeemen and Republicans with broad campaign powers. Possible treasurer candidates discussed include Charles G Dawes and Edward T Stotesbury.
At a Macon mass meeting, Bibb County residents urged legislators to pass a bill to abolish the fee system for county officers and move to salaries, including eliminating the county treasurer’s office. Proposals listed current fee earnings for several offices and suggested salaries to replace them. Council members plan to ask county officials to take up Ivy street Belgian blocks removal and wall building, funded by local citizens with county cooperation to regrade the street and ease Peachtree Street traffic.
Macon Ga July 19 Special Charles Sausemai of Atlanta arrested in Detroit Mich by Sheriff Smith of DeLand Fla on burglary jumped from a fast moving Southern railway train at Adama Park twenty miles below Macon early this morning and escaped He was uninjured and later learned to have visited a negro home and stolen clothing before vanishing near Reids station ten miles below Macon with Sparks Melton driving to Wacon who helped him into the city
Savannah July 18 De T J McNaughton of Emanuel county convicted of murdering Fred Flanders with strychnine has been denied a new trial by the Georgia Supreme Court. He plans to appeal to the United States Supreme Court, a move that could delay for months. The case has been the hardest fought in south Georgia in years. McNaughton remains composed and will aid his lawyers in seeking federal court jurisdiction.
The Prinz Adelbert from Hamburg was held at Reedy Island quarantine last night after officials found a child passenger suffering from a disease believed to be smallpox. All remaining passengers will be vaccinated and the ship fumigated before entry into Philadelphia.
Cairo Georgia July 19 Special Officers and directors of the Grady County Fair association announce preparations for the October 25 to 25 fair with free entry for exhibits and grounds. The event last year drew large crowds funded by local merchants. A twenty piece Cairo band will again provide daily music along with new amusements to ensure a unique and enjoyable fall fair.
On July 19 Cairo plans a new modern sanitarium expected in early fall, with completion by September 1, built by Dr WA Walker at about $10,000. The school building is being remodeled for $10,000 to $12,000. A furniture store has just been finished, two new brick stores rise on the north side, and a new drug store plus a post office and general merchandise store are planned in the town’s remodeled spaces.
Newport R I July 19 Naval men here say there is no protection from submarines under present conditions after successful attacks in Block Island war games against battleships. Rear Admiral Aaron Ward said the submarines could pick up targets at will, while destroyers’ screening was well timed and perfect. He added future defense may require withdrawal from submarines.
Spanking does not cure bedwetting and urinary problems in children or adults. Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment with full instructions. Write for details without sending money.
Sealed bids for a new Tit County Court House will be received until noon on August 1, 1912. Building must be fireproof with brick bearing walls and reinforced concrete columns and beams, marble interiors, and terra cotta trim. A $300 nonrefundable certified check is required with bids, plus $2500 for drawings to the architect, with forfeiture if bids are not pursued.
C E Barron profiles a Chartier shorthand system taught at Bagwell Business College in Atlanta. The letter from Barron cites eight weeks of study leading to a skilled position with Turner Brothers and Union Stock Yards, praising Chartier as quicker and more thorough than other methods.
A list of marshal sales in College Park Georgia detailing Willa and others with parcels in Fulton County. Properties include city lots fronting Veata Avenue and West Mercer Avenue, blocks 92 143 184 and 1929, adjoining East Point Land Company and College Park Land Company. Taxes for 1910 1911 and 1912 named, tenants notified, sales to satisfy tax liens and city claims, with multiple owners including Mrs Lola Wostebert Mrs EA Harris Alfred and WC Jervis Rollin H Kimball John W Taylor and others. The notices describe frontage dates and block references and reference maps by W D Marshall 1908. The document ends July 15 1912 signed by city marshal.
Professional cards list Dorsey Brewaster Howell and Heyman as partners at Brewster Howell Heymen law firm. Offices span multiple suites in the Etser Building Atlanta Georgia with long distance numbers.
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