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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
15
A valuable pointer owned by William Smyzer, a dog fancier, barked to raise the alarm and returned to her burning stable to guard her puppies. The stable burned yesterday morning in Louisville, Kentucky, and the mother’s resting place was found beside the guardianship she kept until death.
Judge J A Pritchard of North Carolina will deliver the annual address at the Tech commencement exercises at the Grand Opera House. The program opens Wednesday morning at 2 20 oclock with residents of Atlanta and former North Carolina relatives planning a hearty welcome upon his arrival.
A reception for Judge Pritchard, a leading southern federal judge, is planned at the University Club from 6 to 7 pm. The North Carolina society and Atlanta Bar association organize with a committee of prominent Atlantans listed by Shepard Bryan. North Carolinians now living in Atlanta are invited, including both women and men.
At Fort McPherson officers and men anticipate deployment to Cuba by week’s end. One hundred rounds of ammunition and rations issued last night. Passes recalled and no new leaves issued to marshal all troops for orders. Most equipment packed. detachment to Aniston recalled to Atlanta. General Wotherspoon warns Havana riots risk prompting immediate orders for the regiment.
Officials of the Atlanta Horse Show seek stock certificates for cancellation. Mail 60 cent on the dollar to stockholders by June 30 as legal steps proceed to close the association. Bank balance 2,983 on June 30. Outstanding 55 shares. Brooks Morgan, J. H. Nunnally, R. T. Pace, and R. O. Congdon will oversee the dissolution.
A half dozen reformed men and other speakers will address a rescue mission rally at 8 o clock Sunday night in Wesley Memorial church. John H. Nicholson of Beloit Wisconsin founder of the Gideon movement and W S Witham of Atlanta will speak. Vocal solos short talks and music complete the program presided over by C W Hatcher.
At an Ashby School District club meeting J. H. Harwell was urged to run for alderman from the first ward. Harwell, a public spirited citizen and former first ward alderman, accepted after consideration following the club's request.
Macon Georgia June 10 Special Macon forms a German American club with 35 charter members aiming to join the South Atlantic League of German American Clubs. Officers named include President Louis Scheibe and Vice President H R Hoppendietzel. The group plans weekly meetings and social rooms for members and families. The club expects membership to rise to over 100 soon.
Washington June 10 Representative J Thomas Heflin discusses the honor of presenting Oscar W Underwood as a candidate to the Democratic national convention He says he would do his best to show why the flag of democracy should be placed in Underwood's hands He notes Alabama should not yield and predicts Underwood may be nominated but says the convention could lower itself by nominating him Heflin praises his own oratorical abilities and asserts he would reflect credit on Alabama if entrusted with the nomination
Boston notes Dr Sarah Merrick a Boston physician calls the old method of marrying for love flawed and urges a national marriage bureau. She proposes government run counselors in cities to scientifically match couples, arguing that many unhappy marriages stem from lack of character comparison and seeking unbiased guidance for women facing proposals.
Tobacco firms Vallort and Dreux and the Independent Cigar Stores Co Ltd were placed in the hands of receiver Thomas G. Thompson. Vallort president said the action was friendly but would not discuss the purpose. Petitions against Vallort Dreux and Ray Lopes Co alleged total claims of 55000. Vallort won claims against the Independent company.
London reports Earl Loreburn resigns as lord high chancellor after holding the post since 1905. Viscount Hale dene named to succeed him as war secretary. Loreburn reportedly opposed recent radical legislation and clashed with Reginald McKenna over protection for non union workers in dock strike situations.
Savannah hosts the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association for a two day session at the DeSoto Hotel. Guests include leading druggists and journals reps. President J F Montgomery of Thomasville delivers an address. W S Elkin Jr of Atlanta gives the response. Officers to be elected Wednesday.
Washington June 10 The US Supreme Court set aside Georgia Supreme Court decree enjoining Negro men from incorporating a lodge named Knights of Pythias. Chief Justice White announced the opinion with Justice Holmes dissenting. White said federal review showed no evidence public deception or property rights affected by the colored lodge for twenty years in Georgia. Justice Lurton joined Holmes in dissent.
Nashville Tenn June 10 Sheriff Borum has begun a campaign against cigarette dealers and cigarette material in the city. Cigarette stands and news stands refused to sell cigarettes today and deputy sheriffs kept strict watch on all parts of the city. The move follows a prior liquor campaign aimed at saloonists, with the sheriff pressing for indictments only when evidence is adequate.
Wilmington dispatch reports Tom McKannon a 66 year old negro arrested at Rocky Mount N C and held for extradition to Bennettsville S C to answer for the murder of Willam Brickman a Marlboro county farmer allegedly killed in 1895 with a gun loaded with slugs and nails McKannon admits being the man and cites cruelty by the employer while implicating another black man.
The court adjourned today until October with key decisions awaiting in the hard coal trust case, the Union Pacific merger case, and the state rate cases.
Classified snippet shows John North, steamship and tour agent, located at 121 Peachtree. The fragment mentions Ground Fleet Cand but lacks further context or details about services or dates.
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