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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
11
ATLANTA June 7 1912 readers receive a miscellaneous front page with subscription terms and travel notices followed by a satirical column lampooning national politics. The piece cites figures like Taft Roosevelt and Lorimer, jokes about elections, weather, and a political puzzle inviting readers to find a hidden man in the lines. The long item blends advertising, dispatch notes, and humorous commentary from the Constitution bureau.
The piece laments Thomas G. Hudsons withdrawal from the race citing broken campaign promises and shifting political alliances in Georgia. It recalls Joseph M. Terrell and a powerful agricultural machine, mentions the Underwood cyclone, and warns against duplicity while wishing Hudson future success beyond politics.
Judge John L. Hopkins urges Georgia to repeal the ban on women practicing law. He cites medical parity and constitutional support, noting physicians and nurses are admitted while women cannot enter the courts. The piece argues the coming assembly should grant equality, aligning with progressive reform.
Atlanta readers anticipate an amicable settlement among Dr. Robert Stuart MacArthur the tabernacle pastor the deacons and the congregation. The Len G. Broughton founded work is vital to the city and should continue without bias or harm as leaders strive for cooperation and mutual satisfaction.
A dialect poem titled Just From Georgia A Summer Sun Song expresses fear and defiance toward a sun or fire in summer. The speaker pledges to keep the heat away, fearing being fried and burned, contrasting summer danger with winter relief.
A fragmented reading blends a midnight grave yard tale about a four gallon juguar and a graveyard rabbit rite with songs about the Seashore, brighter side promises, and remarks on a plumber's farewell to Europe. The tone shifts between dark lore and sentimental verse, with a joking note on an ice trust and a poetical hymn to love and life.
The text argues that U S marines protection and naval blockades fuel talk of annexation for Cuba. President Gomez cannot quell uprisings, raising doubt about autonomous government and suggesting annexation as the sole solution, while critiquing U S conduct toward the island.
The Sunday school room at Trinity church at Washington Street and Trinity Avenue will be used for the first time next Sunday. The main auditorium is unfinished. the room is modern with many conveniences, and many long-time Atlanta families are eager for the move. Teachers include Governor John M. Slaton and Judge W. R. Hammond among others. Officers include Superintendent Paul P. Reese and assistants H. J. Worthen and A. Hartsock.
A June 6 report from Saint Petersburg notes Russia adopted a law permitting women to practice law. The measure marks a significant step for gender equality in the legal field amid broader societal debate.
B A Dunham of Pensacola Fla who vanished from home was found wandering the streets of Montgomery and placed in the county jail awaiting Pensacola relatives. Officials say his mind may be unbalanced from Bible study as he tried to force an old man to go with him claiming to have found the father of God. A Pensacola bank book with several hundred dollars was found on him. Sheriff Hod wired his relatives and will hold him until friends arrive.
In Montgomery on June 6 a Black posse pursued two Black suspects after they allegedly broke into Matthew Dix’s home on the Winter Loeb plantation four miles from Hayneville. Fred Turner, who named Jim Roland as a partner, was captured with a deputy sheriff preventing violence. items taken included a Winchester and a watch.
Americus Ga June 6 Special The first carload of peaches shipped from the Americus territory went forward this afternoon from the Raymond orchard to New Orleans and another car will be shipped tomorrow The first carload contained 450 crates of selected Peaches principally Carmens Feach shipments will soon be of daily occurrence and 200 to 300 cars may be handled out of this territory this season
In Savannah on June 8 Mrs. Frank C Battey wife of Alderman Battey was badly burned when a can of turpentine left on a stove exploded while trying to extinguish a kitchen fire. Servants and bystanders aided, fire department contained flames, prognosis not serious.
The Valdosta Times argues The Atlanta Journal misled readers during a shift from a democratic party to a people’s movement. It recalls Watson’s influence on platforms and warns that political deception and hypocrisy may rebound, citing past editorials and party alignments.
Baltimore sources report United States District Judge Thomas J. Morris of Maryland died at home today from a heart event. Morris served on the federal bench for over three decades and was known for his rulings in major civil rights and criminal cases.
A plantation home near White Oak Springs in Eufaula Alabama was struck by lightning today causing a fire that destroyed the residence of J. H. Smith. The blaze occurred at sunset and the house was completely burned before fires could be controlled. Local authorities investigated the incident and no injuries were reported.
The park commission issued bathing regulations for Piedmont Park Lake. The bath house hours are 5 a m to 7 p m on weekdays and 6 a m to 8 a m on Sundays for women and girls, with men allowed 2 p m to sundown. Night swimming is barred, and two piece suits with non white or non gilk salts are required. Women and girls use a smaller pool. entry is only via the regular entrance. One hour per session, no double sessions. Registrations are required for bathhouse use. No entry from the bridge or south lake end. Boats or crafts are limited to concessionaire and no rowing. Swimmers must prove ability to swim in writing. Patrons should use pool steps. officials urge respect for park flowers and shrubs.
Judge John L. Hopkins of Atlanta argues before the Georgia Bar Association for legal reform to admit women to practice. He contrasts medicine and law, noting women’s progress and urging removal of discriminatory barriers to eligibility and admission to the bar.
The Atlanta Art Association shows master paintings at the Montgomery theater each Friday afternoon attracting large crowds and proving profitable for exhibitors. Plans include extending the program next winter with talks by Dr. W. W. Memminger and possible inclusion of Metropolitan Museum works. The initiative aims to educate and engage the public with focused single-artist shows and broader art discussions.
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