13 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
1
Roosevelt claims a stolen oven shipped to Taft involves California and Michigan cases. He alleges cross state hoarding and calls for investigation. Officials from California and Michigan are expected to aid inquiries as details unfold.
Oyster Bay June 12 Roosevelt denounced Taft supporters on the national committee for betraying the party. He claimed California delegates were stolen goods and that the convention may deny their seating. He suggested Roosevelt delegates from Arizona faced exclusion and hinted at possible actions if Taft is renominated.
A detailed description accompanies a photo series showing No 1 dam construction half finished to 115 feet high and 325 feet across with a wagon bridge approach. No 2 depicts the gorge forming the lake feeding the power house, with railroad bridges and concrete piers rising above water. No 3 locates the power house 600 feet below the tunnel terminus in the forebay, where six turbines will be fed by water falling into a surge tank. foundations are blasted rock and concrete molds appear.
Newnan Ga June 12 special attempt to restore animation to Grace lower limbs performed at his home at 4 o'clock. Surgeons Bailey Turner Derr found the spinal cord not severed and a severe vertebral depression caused paralysis. Bullet pressure reduced, recovery chances favorable. Continued on Page Two.
A joint council committee meeting in Atlanta considered amendments to the city charter aimed at reducing membership on the council and city boards. Aldermen Warren and Candler urged action, noting promises by both pro and anti commission factions, with plans to reconvene next Wednesday to decide. An amendment by Councilman Magon would grant the city power to tax and regulate locker clubs.
In Washington on June 12, Senator Hoke Smith presented an amendment embracing the principle of judicial recall. The proposal, described as a distinct surprise, drew immediate reactions in the chamber as supporters argued for its adoption while opponents raised concerns over implications for judicial independence.
Tallulah Falls will be removed to Atlanta by January as a major power project nears completion. A 90 000 horsepower line array of steel towers and copper cables will feed Atlanta, doubling its manufacturing capacity and lowering rates, with a maximum of 4.5 cents per kilowatt hour and a minimum of one cent. The ambitious operation promises wide manufacturing impact across the South once the current is turned on.
Chicago June 12 The taft roosevelt split in the republican party deepens as bribery theft and other accusations erupt in open statements from taft bureau director mckinley accusing roosevelt managers of trying to seize the convention by force. Prominent figures warn the crisis could trigger decisive moves before the national convention begins next Tuesday. Continued on page three.
Washington dispatch explains the Chicago Roosevelt contests tilting toward a Taft majority, highlighting Ormady McHare as the architect of rump conventions and the backer of the Roosevelt Taft split. The piece notes McHare's southern tour and shifting loyalties amid political maneuvering.
Taft secures 141 delegates while Roosevelt garners a single delegate in a terse party convention update. The distribution highlights Taft's lead and Roosevelt's lone support amid a contested nomination process.
Taft is credited with forty additional votes after the national committee settled contest cases. Taft won in Arizona and Michigan clear cases, while California fourth district and other Roosevelt contests were dismissed or voted against Taft. Francis J. Heney led Roosevelt efforts in California with proxy fights during the session.
A local weather report notes generally fair conditions for Friday with Thursday also expected dry. The tally lists low and high temperatures near 60s, but the exact figures are garbled. no rainfall data are clearly available.
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