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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
15
A fragmented newspaper fragment from June 1912 discusses political tempests, editors, and operators. It references Atlanta rates, figures, and distribution, then pivots to Chicago politics, the GOP, Taff, Taft, and Roosevelt era themes. The piece blends commentary on Bryan, Rockefeller, the money trust, and presidential race tactics with satirical notes on summer conditions and public notices.
The piece argues the Republican party is hopelessly fractured over Roosevelt Taft and Hitchcockism Wickershamism. A compromise or bolt could shift few votes and states, risking a decisive defeat and a renewed minority status for years. In contrast, Democrats seize Baltimore with a solid organization a strong candidate and a likely landslide victory unseen since before the Civil War.
The Georgia Travelers Protective Association renews its campaign to pull mileage coupons on trains, arguing the current system of exchanging mileage for tickets at depots is unfair and causes delays and money loss for traveling salesmen. The Constitution pledges support for legislative action and state railroad commission remedies.
Sunday services in Atlanta inaugurated a campaign to fund the 360000 enlargement and endowment of Bessie Tift College at Tifton Ga. H H Tift has contributed 60000 and territory pledges total 150000. The Georgia Baptist convention oversees the project, with broad appeal to all denominations for expanded facilities and academic growth.
Bishop J. W. Bashford of China praises American influence as molding the new Chinese republic in a Wisconsin University baccalaureate address. He cites American schools, industries, commerce and characteristics as core ideals guiding Yuan Shi Kai and the democratic direction. He notes Yuan’s education in China but aligns his career with democratic aims.
A fragmented house page recounts a comic showdown over a Hiawatha play and a college graduate seeking a broader stage. It notes Billy Jones as captain and a plan to let the Indigenous performance unfold truthfully while a 20 acre offer hints at opportunity. The text blends rural reveries, steadfast work, and small town banter with hopeful resilience.
Rome Ga June 17 Special a movement has begun to abolish the board of public works of Rome The idea may be presented to the upcoming legislature session and discussed by the city council Some oppose abolishing saying the board did good work others favor abolishing viewing it as cumbersome and unnecessary The board would not oppose abolition but opinions are divided about the potential change
A special term of the U S court will convene in Rome on June 24, Judge Newman of Atlanta presiding. The case concerns W C Sarl and a colored co-defendant charged with robbing a mail sack in East Rome in December and taking money and valuables. Bond is mentioned. attention has grown but no money recovered.
Estate of Michael Muller once held nearly 200000 in wildcat mining stock. Legal representatives seek to distribute about 1000 to heirs, with 90000 to 100000 in administrator George H Dugen and Edgar A Neely overseeing. He died in city hospital around 1900, leaving widow and five children plus other relatives in New York and abroad. The estate total reportedly brought about 6000 at auction.
Rome Ga June 17 Special W M Hendricks wanted in Putnam county Tennessee and jailed here by order of Governor Brown made a 31000 bond and was released Sheriff Weeks did not take him back as Hendricks posted cash bond for his appearance The requisition was honored after a hard fight with able counsel on both sides Prosecution led by Senator Holladay and W J Nunnally Rome defense by Judge Eubanks and Rufus Hutchens Hendricks charged with the betrayal of a young lady and her brother backs the case Highly prominent figures figure in the dispute drawing local attention.
Cordele Georgia residents vote Tuesday on a 95000 bond issue to fund waterworks improvements and paving of principal business streets. A mass meeting near Suwanee hotel amplified support as 640 voters are registered and qualified. The measure requires two thirds yes for passage.
In Athens on June 17 Georgia cadets staged a premier dress parade with six battalion units and corps. Company A, led by Captain Bert Michael, won the company prize again as Burd Little of Duluth captured the best drilled man title. Freshman Russell Patterson, last year’s winner, placed second but was ruled out for technical errors. Lieutenant T I Miler of Cornwall directed the drill.
Dr. Hugh K. Walker of First Presbyterian offered brotherly greetings to city Methodists at a regular meeting. He urged three aims for religion: strengthen ministry, maintain denominational vitality without narrow sectarianism, and increase aggressive world evangelization.
Sandersville Ga June 17 Carl Eubanks 21 white farmer of Oconee was run over by a freight train while attempting to alight near Mos cow depot after riding the "Shoofty" from Mecon. He was dragged several yards with both legs crushed and head injuries. The body lay near the track in a forenoon accident.
Miss Carter and Mr Winter, both prominent Augusta journalists, were secretly wed after attending a late Sunday ceremony at Trinity church. The couple, longtime colleagues at The Constitution and The Journal, were later feted at a Piedmont Driving Club reception hosted by Major and Mrs. Cohen.
Chicago dated June 17 Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth travels with Congressman Nick Longworth in Chicago awaiting trunks and gowns for convention week. She has worn a simple tailor made suit while awaiting eight trunks reportedly delayed en route.
Washington reports Senator Bacon left the capital to attend the University of Georgia trustees meeting in Athens. He has not missed a senate session and was elected president pro tem for the month. The Senate adjourned until Thursday as the vice president returns.
Americas, Ga., June 17. John H. Gardner jailed on a charge of attempted criminal assault by his 19 year old daughter. The Gardners, recent movers from North Carolina, shared sleeping apartments amid claims of fear and revenge. Gardner denies the charge and awaits investigation.
In Columbus at Central Baptist Church for colored congregants near Waverly Hall, George Cody drew a pistol and fired at Young Cook. Cook, struck twice including a neck wound, retrieved a pistol and shot Cody three times. Cody died from his wounds.
Albany Ga June 17 Special The flat car of cantaloupes from the Albany district was shipped today several days later than last year. The fruit comes from the farm of Cannon & Morehead six miles above Albany in Lee county. Cantaloupes throughout the district are ripening rapidly and a number of other cars will probably go forward before the end of the week. The crop appears to be in good condition.
Lawrenceville special report: a child fell into a lime tub Sunday evening near a drowsing barge on the riverfront. Medical authorities fear possible permanent eye damage and are monitoring the condition closely.
Ex-president Theodore Roosevelt attends a Fourth Presbyterian service in Chicago on Sunday day amid a huge crowd. He changes to a darker suit for the prayers and avoids the rush by leaving early. He remains at his hotel for the afternoon, with ex-presidents nearby and crowds pressing around headquarters corridors.
Washington June 17 The house has amended the sundry civil appropriation bill virtually repealing the Sherman anti trust law in the opinion of Attorney General Wickersham He notes the restriction would bar salary payments to any person holding another government post or who had served recently in federal employ undermining anti trust and interstate commerce actions and other legal work such as the steel trust site chief counsel case The attorney general says the action strikes at efficiency and reveals the Sherman law weaknesses.
Columbia S C June 17 The county to county campaign in South Carolina opens tomorrow at 10 o clock in Sumter and runs until August 22 a week before the democratic primary with state and national candidates traveling the state to woo veterans. The battle for the governorship is seen as the highlight with four contenders Governor Cole Li Blenge ira B Jones Synn T Duncan and h B Connor. Entries for office closed today and the campaign will feature about twenty races as candidates tour din din dates for nominations.
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