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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1912

Page

6

Augusta voters weigh large levee bond plan

Augusta Ga June 2 Special Augusta will vote on a 1 359 000 bond issue for silver protection and public improvements including a 123 mile dike to river front a new city hospital and water works extensions. Both mayoral candidates back the bonds as property owners oppose. Eagles from five states converge in Augusta June 18 19 and 26 for a district convention with expect 3000 visitors. Beef cattle yield record prices at local yard 70 cents for Hereford steers from Cromer farm. State B Y P U convention meets June 18 20 at Curtiss Baptist church with 76 delegates.

Augusta Lcne J. R. Littleton Georgia South North Carolina Florida Alabama Theer Savannah Cromer P. U. Convention The Baptist Young People’s Union State of Georgia Curtiss Baptist Church W. W. Gaines Atlanta W. L. Cutts Gram

Tariff as a Democratic Issue Highlighted by Ashurst

Senator Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona argues the tariff must stay at the forefront to win in the coming elections. He criticizes protectionism as a fraud that raises costs for workers, lowers wages, and widens poverty, urging the party to address distribution of wealth and living standards under law.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Henry F. Ashurst Arizona Democratic Party America Nfe

Wisconsin Governor Rejects Root as Chicago Convention Chairman

Governor Francis McGovern of Wisconsin, leading the Wisconsin GOP delegation, refused William Barnes Jr.’s appeal to back Elihu Root for temporary chairman at the Chicago convention. McGovern cited Root’s political views and methods as unsuitable and warned against inviting defeat in November. Barnes, in New York, acknowledged the telegram and said he would not comment further.

Madison Wis Francis McGovern Wisconsin William Barnes, Jr New York Elihu Root McGovern Root Chicago Barnes Senator la Follette Republican Party Roogseve'r William Barnes New York City Rout Repubican Party Atlantic Pacific Hunt Ingingerney Novemer Barnen Republican State Committee Senator Root Mr. Barnes

Plan to make John E Wilkie head of all government detective work

Friends of John E Wilkie chief of the secret service back a scheme to place him in charge of all prosecutorial detective work across the government. Currently Wilkie oversees treasury service counterfeiting hunts and the secret customs police. The expansion of his powers to the customs service was enacted about eighteen months ago.

John E. Wilkie Secret Service Wilkie Treasury Department Service Secret Customs Police Customs Service

Lydia Pinkham Medicine Praised By Mother's Letter

In Fitchville Ohio a mother thanks Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing her daughter's long run down condition with pains headaches and physical weakness The letter notes the daughter now looks and feels like another girl and the family endorses the medicine for other cases Hundreds of similar letters have been received by the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Company Lynn Massachusetts The notice also urges young girls with painful irregular periods to try the compound for restoration to health.

Fitchville Ohio Lydia E. Pink Lydia E. Pinkham Lynn Mass Pinkham

Vaudeville at Forsyth and Bijou Highlights

The Forsyth features Mahel Taliaferro with a self penned act The Return of Tort Fan and a strong supporting cast plus Shep Camp Montell and LaVier in a Chinatown themed segment. Bijou presents the boothiack quartet Nick Voerg Phil B Adams Charles Weber and Herman Hendricks Lovers of fun await the Whesters pentomime Fun and Frolic Vincent trio and Barto Clark In 65 Bach conclude a balanced week of entertainment.

Keith Forsyth Mahel Taliaferro Lovonie Polly Circus Shep Camp Henry B. Harris Lal Snai Matthewn Alshayne Chinatown Darrel Conway Promince Va Montell LaVier Boothiack Nick Voerg Phil B. Adams Charles Weber Herman Hendricks Vincent Trio Barto & Clark Bach

Tabernacle Seeks Pastor Destiny Tonight

Congregation of the Tabernacle Baptist Church will decide tonight if Dr. Robert MacArthur remains as pastor. He serves also as president of the World's Baptist Alliance and accepted Atlanta duties reluctantly, seeking a way to balance both roles without conflict.

Robert 8. MacArthur Tabernacle Baptist Churh Doctor MacArthur World's Baptist Alliance MacArthur Atlanta

Stay in the south the fortune for the negro leader says

R D Stinson of 78 Griffin Street, after a West trip, declares the south best for the Negro race. He cites climate, moral value, and farm opportunities, urging patience and character as keys to success and a shared South prosperity.

South R. D. Stinson Griffin Street

Southern Railway Improves Service Between Atlanta and Macon

Southern Railway announces enhanced service with Train No. 1 leaving Atlanta at 12 40 p m for Macon arriving 3 25 p m with many flag stops en route and connections to Hartehurst. Train No. 5 departs Macon 2 05 p m for Atlanta arriving 4 55 p m while a late train departs Atlanta 6 19 p m reaching Romer Dalton Chattanooga Cincinnati next morning. The solid through service includes sleeping cars and dining, linking Louisville and Macon.

Southern Atlanta Macon Stockbridge McDonough Locust Grove Jenkinsburg Jackson Flovilla Juliet Holton Hartehurst Romer Dalton Chattanooga Cincinnati Louisville

Seely Plans New Asheville Hotel with Grove backing

Fred L. Seely of Atlanta will build a $250,000 hotel in Asheville, North Carolina for B. W. Grove, the father in law. Seely will divide his time between Asheville and Florida, and he has just sold his Peachtree road home to Windsay Hopkins. He will oversee construction and related bungalow development during the following year.

Asheville N. C Fred L. Seely Atlanta B. W. Grove Jhig Seely Peachtree Road Windsay Hopkins Florida

Southern Officials Head to Washington for Annual Meeting

A large group of Southern Railway passenger officials left Atlanta for Washington where the road’s annual meeting will be held for several days. On return they will tour the lines in North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Delegates from Atlanta include John Lamar Meek James Freeman D F Ruden and Harry Now with others from territory south of Atlanta joining them.

The Southern Railway Washington North Carolina Tennessee Atlanta John Lamar Meek James Freeman D. F. Ruden Harry Now DeVries Davis

Joint meeting on school construction problems in city hall

A joint bond commission and board of education session this morning at the mayor's office will review poor school construction work revealed by The Constitution. Contractors and architects involved are expected to attend to answer questions about material quality and design flaws.

Bond Commission Board of Education

Scarlet Auto Looms Up In Mysterious Killing

The body of Demp A. Smith stockade guard was found on Decatur Street near Hilliard at 11 40 PM Saturday. Detectives probe murder theory amid witnesses, a scarlet car, and possible ties to a past prisoner. Smith seen leaving Decatur Street restaurant, alleged to be struck by a vehicle causing fatal eye wound.

Demp A. Smith Decatur Street HilNard Smith Pearl Allen HeHeves Smith Robert Gramling Ond Ari Fm Bradley Lindsay George Street Will Wright Sam Crawford Dunbar Rowe Ridgens Crawford Rowe Decatur Hilliard Streets Grant Street Pratt Street Hilliard Street Call Hood Watson Undertaking Shop Lindsay Silverman Jett Lee Anglin Savannah Street DeKall Avenue Tnt Caouset Simith Stockade Wheeling Hilliand Street Martin's Resort Devcatur Street Poole

Montgomery Farmers Meet On Tuesday for Barnett Talk

Montgomery county farmers gather at the Business Men's League Tuesday at 10:30 for an address by R. Barnett of Paducah Kentucky. Barnett, state organizer and secretary treasurer of the Farmers Union of Kentucky, will discuss the importance of organization for agricultural development. All farmers in the county are invited.

Montgomery Montgomery County Business Men's League R. x. Barnett Paducah Harnett Barnett Farmers’ Union of Kentucky Bagnett

World’s Impenitence Attributed To The Church In Sermon

Carlyle B. Haynes spoke at the old Baptist Tabernacle last night closing a song series. He argued the present truth centers on Christ’s second coming and ten commandments. He cited a pattern of God sending timely messages to save believers in crises, citing Noah and the flood as a warning example.

Carlyle B. Haynes Old Baptist Tabernacle Christ

How Roosevelt Got the Beans in a War Memoir

Washington notes recount a Baltimore speech in which Roosevelt tells of seizing 1,100 pounds of beans for soldiers in Cuba after a shortage. The tale, framed to illustrate decisive action, ends with the punchline I GOT THE BEANS and a salary deduction compromise.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Roosevelt Isthmus United States Canal Zone Colomba Panama Ted New York Congress Baltimore Cuba Tropics Srorea la Ft

Summer Sunshine Kodak Ads From Moore & Sons

A compact advertising note from Jno L Moore & Sons at 42 North Broad street promoting Kodak cameras and film with the promise of pleasant vacation souvenirs captured on film.

Jno. L. Moore & Sons North Broad Street

Miss Margaret Crayens Ends Life in Paris Apartment

Paris dispatch reports Miss Margaret Crayens of Madison Indiana committed suicide in her 28 Rue du Coliseo apartment. She shot herself in the heart with a revolver, instantaneous death. A letter from America received Friday appeared to distress her. she belonged to a prominent Indiana family and was believed to have private means.

Paris Margaret Crayens Madison Ind Rue du Coliseo

Sulfosol Promises Blood Health Aid for Rheumatism

Ancient knowledge points to sulphur as remedy for rheumatism gout and blood diseases. Sulfosol, a new blood vitalizer, claims direct blood absorption to expel uric acids and taints. Obtain from druggists or write to Sulfosol Company New York for a free guide on treatment and successes.

Sulfosol Company Washington St New York

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Highland Avenue School Francis B. Price Ruth Mauck Elizabeth Granade Maude Carlton J. C. Harris Lora Davis Olive Lincoln Blanche Tugegle Ottie Clark Bessie Hallowell Mary Stovall Dorothy Smith Ione Peek Beyn Senator Ashurst GOV Wrightsville Beach J. E. Wilkie U. S Tabernacle Scarlet Auto Cone’s Whitehall St Montgomery Farmers Jacobs Jacobs’ Pharmacy Atlonta, Ga Newspa
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