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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
11
Atlanta readers in June 1912 receive a mix of subscription notices, notices on The Constitution sale, and political commentary. The item also notes traveling reps, weather humor, and various presidential campaign jibes involving Taft Roosevelt and Bryan, set against daily and Sunday paper delivery details in Atlanta.
The passage recalls Tom Watson’s 1906 return to the Democratic Party during Georgia politics. It notes opposition from reformers, claims of party control by a “ring” committee, and Watson’s ascent to party leadership before fading from prominence. It emphasizes accountability for who brought him back into the party fold.
A long critique of Atlanta municipal policy faults shows clash of authority among boards and council hindering school construction and park safety. It argues each body must mind its own business, accept responsibility, and build durable, not cheap, public facilities for the future.
State commissions and regional commercial groups meet in Atlanta on June 3 to discuss proposed tariff changes. Experts doubt the increases justify the burden on southern shippers and consumers, urging a thorough fact finding before any action.
State-wide regret spreads over the sudden death of Judge Sampson W. Harris of Carrollton. A Civil War veteran, he held numerous public roles in Georgia as judge and adjutant general. He was famed for temper, courtesy, and steadfast fidelity, described as an exemplary old southern gentleman.
Today at 4 pm the May festival unfolds at The Sign of the Wrens Nest the former Joel Chandler Harris home in Atlanta for Uncle Remus Memorial Association funds. A May pole dance by Atlanta children and outdoor exhibits attract visitors of all ages on the lawn with a nominal admission to aid purchase of the Uncle Remus homestead as a lasting tribute to a famed southern writer.
Chief Bevers denies being a gun crank while a letter from Alen of London asks for gun relics and promising savings. The writer claims old guns are plentiful abroad and urges contact with 8. Allen & Co. at The Facade Northumberland Avenue London for potential bargains.
In Honea Camp’s case a colored bootblack was charged with selling whiskey at a stand opposite 114 Decatur Street to H A McCay an elderly white man. McCay suspected water alcohol fraud and insisted the bottle be unwrapped and tasted causing a delay that drew police attention. Camp was arrested and now serves a thirty day city chain gang sentence.
Thomasville Ga May 31 Special Hon John M Slaton of Atlanta delivered the commencement address for Thomasville high schools to a large audience tonight and received a warm reception in south Georgia He arrived this morning and shook hands with many citizens He spoke at a Woodmen of the World picnic at Merrillville and then left at 2 am on Coast Line for Savannah on a visit that may aid his gubernatorial campaign
A Chicago newspaper urges readers to buy only from advertisers who back their claims. It argues spending wisely prevents a national headache, notes the value of quality over price, and advises trusting those who advertise as proof of reliability.
A fragmentary rural collage blends songs about a wagon ride and farm life with moral proverbs and dialect verses. It mentions Mississippi themes of farming, self-reliance, and social figures, including reflections on labor, race, and prosperity in a pastoral setting.
Two Lyerly boys Gladstone Atkins age 12 and Bunyan Atkins age 10 vanished from home near Gaylesville Alabama after leaving for Sunday school. Parents Mr and Mrs Will Atkins anxious as rumors spread. Search parties found nothing and river swollen may hinder recovery if they drowned.
Macon Ga May 31 Special Judge N E Harris recently appointed to the Macon circuit superior court said he would seek re election at the August primary He noted that other incumbents would also be in the race and indicated about four contenders may enter the contest
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