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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
11
Fragmentary text mentions Howell and Atlanta with unclear context. The readable portion suggests a local matter or event involving Howell in Atlanta. Details are insufficient to identify dates, people, or outcomes.
The Washington Bureau of The Constitution reports subscription notices and advertising details. A columnist mix notes travel reps, reader advisories, and political musings on Taft Roosevelt and Lincoln compared figures. Mentions campaign symbols, delegates, and the press’s role in presidential year discourse.
A The Sisson proposal to tax rifles and pistols aims to curb gun crime, but critics argue strict enforcement of existing laws suffices. The piece warns against constitutional quibbles that hinder public safety and urges curbing pistol-toting as essential to reducing murder rates.
R D Stinson urges Georgia negroes to adapt to Southern farm and skilled labor for prosperity. He stresses practical training over pure academics and warns that without fitting the environment, many will become anomalies in the evolving South.
The State Board of Health led by Dr. H. F. Harris urges Georgia families to act quickly at first signs of infant illness and seek immediate physician help, with first aid guidance for remote areas. The bulletin claims widespread reduction in infant mortality is possible this summer by following health conservation steps and timely care.
Scriptures warn against trusting princes yet Prince Henry of Prussia, the Kaiser’s envoy, said American girls are the prettiest in the world during his visit to Affierica. The writer notes Atlanta’s own beauties along Whitehall viaduct and Peachtree Road at evening hours.
The Berckmans of Augusta sold the Mayfield orchard yield to a northern firm for 75 000 to 100 000 dollars with price set on the tree. This reflects likely Georgia high crop quality and strong prices aided by the Georgia Fruit Exchange, which unites growers for efficient collection and distribution.
A fragmented page poem mixed with quips and observational lines. It riffs on office life and fate, light verse about June roses and paradise, and brief humorous notes on rising ambitions, weather, and life’s ups and downs. The piece weaves musical imagery with wry social commentary.
A Sunday editorial supports John M. Slaton as the fit leader to end factional strife in Georgia politics. It lauds Slaton’s fairness, integrity, and prior service, arguing his governing tenure showed impartial duty and trusted conservatism. The piece criticizes Hud son’s candidacy as a chance to restore harmony and prudent leadership.
Cordele Georgia June 11 Special reports a mass meeting led by the Chamber of Commerce to discuss a bond issue of 95000 to fund paving waterworks school and sewer extensions. A second meeting is planned before Tuesday's two thirds vote amid lingering fears among some supporters.
Columbus Georgia June 11 Special The west Georgia peach crop is expected to set a record with ideal weather and high quality. Major orchards in Pine Mountains near Columbus anticipate shipments in the hundreds of carloads aided by a new pre cooling plant at the Stranahan farm. Prospect for large yield remains strong across Pine and Oak mountain orchards led by J J Stranahan H N Ward and Moran Enterprises with shipments from 126 to 160 carloads from Stranahan alone.
Reinhardt College trustees led by S. B. Ledbetter and H. C. Sharp convened in Atlanta to review progress on the Mary Stuart Witham building at Wal asa. Contractor Griffin reports the new structure costing about 26000 is advancing with slate roof ready and floors laid, aiming to be ready for the fall term in September amid recent fire losses and promising state-wide donations.
Cordele Georgia June 11 Special The city sues the Southern Cotton Oil Company local branch over a $100 license tax for 1912 arguing the plant mixes ingredients for fertilizers and is not a manufacturer. The defense seeks dealer license only. city may certify the case to the superior court if the mayor rules for the city.
Columbus Georgia June 11 Special It looks now as if Columbus song talked of quarter million dollar hotel is at last to be built Promoters J Ralston Cargill and L H Chappell have kept busy on the project despite many obstacles Local subscriptions have progressed to the point where it seems the amount needed will soon be secured in full Options have been secured on several eligible sites Offers to lease the hotel when built have been made by responsible people the text notes strong local interest and ongoing fundraising efforts
A meeting of the one hundred and twenty,0 University of Georgia men in the University Club has been called for Thursday night, June 13, at 8 30 o'clock to arrange the details of a...
A young North Georgia man standing at Forsyth and Poplar streets in Atlanta dreams of army life after seeing a recruiting sign. A soldier guides him to notice the sign hides only an old wheelbarrow and spade, prompting reflection on illusion versus reality.
Will Harris, a material witness and a young white man, was jailed for contempt after refusing to testify against men alleged to have beaten him. The incident followed a reported county line attack. Harris reportedly attempted suicide by laudanum prior to arrest, as authorities sought his presence for a lease hearing.
Washington Pennsylvania June 11. Jan Ribarix awaiting execution tried to strangle his daughter Antonia in his cell as she bid him farewell. Guards stopped him with an iron bar before he was taken to the gallows and executed for the murder of Dr Morvak Mrs Morvak and boarder Stephen Branveji during a dispute at the Norvak home where Antonia sheltered.
Philadelphia June 11 Through an ante nuptial agreement Mrs Huldah Justice Steel formerly of this city will wed Signor Alberta Tutino of Rome The agreement provides that after marriage Mrs Steel shall insure her life for 69000 payable to Tutino and that Mrs Breel shall pay Tutino 1600 each year for his life A dispute clause assigns future settlement to the courts of the commonwealth
Memphis authorities publish strict theater rules to curb indecency in vaudeville. The regulations ban skirts shorter than four inches below the knee, prohibit amateur nights, dancing, and suggestive performances, forbid public backstage access, require strong lighting, and warn that any infraction could close the theater.
Charles Whitefoml Smith, a noted lawyer and ninth ward council member, reportedly lost his long chin whiskers last week during his initiation as a Shriner. Friends say the whiskers were removed as the official goat, with a note they were given to the wear. Smith denies the exit, saying they were shed due to gray hair and warm weather.
Senator-elect James K. Vardaman of Mississippi could not deliver his lecture The Impending Peril at the Auditorium Armory last night because his train was indefinitely late. An audience waited at Taft Hall for 8 o'clock start, then officials said the speaker would arrive after 9, possibly later, and refunds would be issued at the box office. Plans for a fall return were announced.
Little Rock Ark June 11 Nearly a quarter of a million dollars was paid in strike benefits by the International Association of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders during the biennial period ending this June The two year total receipts were 342 879 and expenditures 389 149 79 Strike benefits amounted to 244 245 09 Extraordinary outlays stemmed from strikes on the New York Central and Illinois Central Harriman lines A weekly one dollar per member for twenty weeks was levied to offset costs A permanent protective fund of 8 to 10 per capita was urged to keep above 5 per capita The report endorsed the federation of federations and foresaw expansion to include all railroad workers The President J A Franklin also spoke today.
Governor Thames R. Marshall of Indiana told the Federated Boys' Clubs conference in Cleveland that law cannot legislate virtue. He urged women to act by restraint, saying never to buy dresses over forty dollars or hats over a specified amount. The remarks framed a critique of reform by statute.
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