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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
6
The document names Clark Howell Roby Robinson Albert Jewell Jr and Re Black among the daily Tri-Weekly directors and staff. It lists Howell and Holliday as part of the leadership alongside Grady.
A limited text fragment outlines subscription rates for daily weekly and Sunday papers, with delivery details in Atlanta and advertising contacts. It blends reader notices and satirical quips about politicians like Taft and Beveridge, referencing the Georgia legislature, the bull moose movement, and various newspapers with jokes on current events.
The Constitution reports a citywide push to aid suffering animals amid scarce drinking fountains. Citizens urge rapid organized effort, funding, and municipal pressure to curb cruelty. Dr. Bernard Wolff recalls a Band of Mercy fountain project failed by indecisive officials, prompting renewed hope for reform.
The Macon News laments Albany Herald and The Constitution while defending Mr. Alexander and Hoke Smith. It likens ongoing press derision to a modern Casabianca, arguing reformers deceived the public and fell, with The News remaining steadfast amid the wreckage.
The city signs a contract for a crematory with enough capacity to handle Atlanta garbage. Work begins next week with a 310 day limit, but completion may come sooner. This advances the sanitary system toward standardization, reducing delays and quibbles that delayed progress.
A column notes O L Travis of Atlanta endorses mileage expansion for travelers but cautions protecting rail revenues. The Constitution agrees, urging uniform extensions of conveniences by standard carriers. It cites Eastern lines like Pennsylvania and New York Central as examples that lift mileage without revenue threats, while questioning state practices such as the Bertillon style mileage identification.
Public skepticism and railroad executives alike reject a favored stance. The writer urges the railroad commission and legislature to support reasonable reforms and end delays. Traveling men complain eastern lines offer better facilities while southern carriers withhold them, irritation rising.
A collage of quips and verse from the Georgia era notes a hot summer, ice flood warnings, and local humor. It cites a frozen Wells millpond, alligators served on ice, and jokes about the weather. The piece teases readers with playful lines and small town musings from multiple papers.
Frederick Almand 16, son of Mr and Mrs R A Almand of Washington Georgia, drowned in Little River seven miles south of town while picnicking with friends. He could not swim and went beyond his depth as others tried to help. Five hours of dragging and dynamiting failed to locate the body.
W J Tilson elected state chairman and D E Ryman state secretary at a National Progressive Party meeting in Atlanta deny rumors of a moose bolt. The statement asserts July 12 district calls for July 22 and July 26 conventions, white mass meetings selecting delegates, and that the new party must be all white.
Dublin Gas July 26 Special The government built post office is nearing completion a pressed brick and white sandstone structure with a marble lobby terrazzo floors and dark red interior fixtures. Moving the post office will clear space for an all story bank and office building to be erected by the First National Bank.
Letter from George Travis of Atlanta Ga commenting on the mileage book bill before the legislature. He urges the railroad commission to study prior decisions and balance public convenience with railroad revenue protection. He notes checking systems and auditors but emphasizes careful reform to improve service without harming revenue.
The piece praises United States Senator A. O. Bacon as likely to win re election to succeed himself. It lauds his defense of the constitution against radicalism, his eloquence, and readiness to repel attacks. It frames him as fitting the elder, conservative ideal of the Senate and notes his strong, agile physique.
A fragment praises Bacan for masterful statecraft and tireless Senate work. It notes him as ranking member on foreign relations with potential future chairmanship, and cites growing Democratic power after March 4, predicting a Senate majority and a pro tempore presidency shared across parties.
The Constitution publishes a Pinkerton Detective Agency denial correcting an earlier Birmingham poison case report from 1910. It states Mrs Schmidt was not released by the agency and Mrs Sallie Wheeler, said to be employed by Pinkertons, is not connected. the agency urges publication of their denial.
Timothy M. Busird, a prominent Spalding county farmer, killed himself near his Orchard Hill home. Despondency over poor crop conditions and persistent rain led to the rash act. He was about 50, survived by his wife and several children.
An opinion piece extols advertising as Bill’s main information source for travel and leisure. It urges readers to seek ads for values in weekend purchases and entertainment, arguing railroads and amusements broaden American horizons and that people now enjoy year round living.
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