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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
2
T Lamb resigns as president and general manager of the Norfolk and Southern Tailroad to become operating head of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic on August 1 with headquarters in Atlanta. W Tinsman of Chicago is noted as his likely successor at Rock Island.
Keith Vaudeville at the Forsyth features Stella Mayhew headlining with other acts like the Three Persons, Norris Haborns, the Six Musical Cuttys, and Brooks and Harris. The review calls it a "rat ting fine amusement" with strong gymnasts and comedy, praising Mayhew's performance and the overall lively program. Atlanta patrons initially hesitated but warmed to the act, ending with high audience enthusiasm and cheers.
Mrs. W. S. Massey age 62 died this morning at her Powell Street residence. She is survived by six daughters and one son, J. A. Massey. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Refugees from Mexico crowd El Paso as Mormon settlers flee across the border. General Salazar warns Americans to leave, pledging arms seizure and possible massacre if intervention follows. The U.S. Senate approves tents for refugees to be provided by the War Department.
L G Hart of Atlanta post office takes a three week vacation to study mail delivery in New England cities and will visit New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington before returning home. John B H McClelland returns from Barden Wheeler Springs to a warm welcome. Civil Service exams set for August 21 for an entomological assistant and a pomology laboratory aide in Washington with salaries from 720 to 1800 dollars. Russell East, longtime railway traffic man, ill with typhoid at Grady Hospital. his father in Birmingham at his bedside. W R Clayburn attacked and robbed near Decatur Alley leaving him with facial injuries and a missing pocketbook. Signa Nu convention plans advancing in Atlanta with a meeting at Grant Building. Dr M C B Mason to lecture at Central Avenue M E Church for the colored M C A, with Sidney Woodward to sing. Georgia Athletic Club hosts barbecue and boxing at 8 PM with entertainment and a fifty piece band.
Becker faced a first degree murder charge and requested time to prepare a plea after arraignment at the Tombs. Jack Rose, granted immunity in exchange for a confession, defended by James M. Sullivan, asserted he refused to squeal until others bore responsibility.
A fragmentary notice advertises a sale at THE TAILOR located at 172 Peachtree with prices listed as 36.00 and 30.00 in unclear wording. The readable fragment emphasizes a sale event for garments or tailoring services in a downtown setting.
A heated confrontation erupts as owners and superintendents condemn officials. Mayor Pearce orders arrest for disturbing the peace, the marshal refuses, and firefighters aim streams at a building while the crowd is drenched and the speech ends abruptly.
Tom Corwine, the only original polyphonic imitator, arrives in Atlanta to perform his first show tonight at the Tabernacle. He has drawn warm welcome since relocating to the city and promises a versatile program of comic impersonations and musical bits in a lively evening for local audiences.
In a Montgomery area incident a man named Westhofen died after a gunshot wound. Sheriff and Dr. Anderson report conflicting statements. Westhofen claimed self-inflicted harm at first, but hospital notes suggest possible involvement by Boyette. Boyette denies the accusation and maintains Westhofen shot himself.
A Seaboard excursion to Wrightsville Beach runs Saturday with a six day round trip fare of a dollar amount. Special train with sleepers and couches departs the old depot in the afternoon. Pullman reservations should be made at the city ticket office.
Mrs Addie Rucker of Etherton Georgia dies at 48 in a private sanitarium. Thomas M Faulkner dies at 62 at home on Berean Avenue. Mrs J P Epperson dies at 39 at 15 Fort Flood Place. Infant son of Mr and Mrs J J Brown dies in Stone Mountain. Mary Marshburne of Perry dies at home on Jernigan Street. Miss Dora Bryant aged 16 dies after an appendicitis operation. Funeral details and obituaries accompany each notice.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funerals of T. M. Faulkner W. H. Brown and Thomas A. Frierson today. Services at St Luke's Methodist and 64 Ormewood Avenue with pallbearers named and meet times at Harry G. Poole's chapel and H. M. Patterson & Son. Interment Greenwood on Cascade Avenue.
Tampa July 29 Judge Thomas James died after a violent session over an election fraud case involving socialists. A fight erupted between Dan Robinson defeated candidate and Mitchell McKay brother of Mayor McKey following an assault attempt on a witness. Judge James collapsed at recess and died moments later at his home.
John Bender a public delivery driver was badly cut as he pursued a thief who slipped behind his wagon and stole parcels. Citizens captured the suspect Homer Barnes a baker of 6 Fort Street and he was turned over to Officers Wood and McHugh. The incident began at Piedmont Avenue and Third Street and the packages belonged to downtown stores.
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