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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
9
In Douai France on June 19 Captain Dubois and Lieutenant Peignan both trained airmen were killed when their biplanes collided in mid air during an early morning flight. The aircrafts interlocked as they tried a curve and crashed to the ground. Peignan died at the scene and Dubois died within an hour.
Chicago June 18 The platform committee with a slim Taft majority debated ideas for the party platform. Hearings featured Mrs Jane Addams advocating woman suffrage and Irving Fisher backing a public health bureau. W S Bennett proposed an immigration plank favoring open entry for the fit while excluding the vicious and insane. A subcommittee led by Fairbanks will draft the proposal for presentation to the convention.
Detroit June 1 Miss Carol Newberry daughter of former Secretary of the Navy Truman H Newberry married Frank Brooks Jr son of the Detroit United Railways vice president and general manager. The engagement to Captain W H Alleyne a British officer stationed in Bermuda was canceled after Alleyne arrived for the wedding and reportedly Brooks was involved.
Boston June 19 Arthur W Shaw former president of the A W Shaw Boiler and Pipe Company Freeport Maine was sentenced to three to five years in state prison for stealing $15000 from the company. The case against Georgia M Stuart of this city convicted of reviving money and appropriating by Shaw will be imposed tomorrow.
Jackson Mich June 19 Judge Parkinson granted a divorce decree joining Hughie Cannon and Emma Cannon after a higher court had already severed their union. Cannon, composer of Bill Bailey and Isn’t That a Shame, died in a Toledo hospital hours earlier.
Dr. William D. Raper, druggist at Pryor and Wall, was fined $500 or 30 days for cocaine ordinance violation and bound over on $1,000 bond for state-law violation. Dan Williams and H R Hargraves testified they bought the drug from the doctor and were charged with disorderly conduct.
Pekin reports on June 19 say minister of education Tsai Yurn Yie left for Tien Tsin without cabinet notification and may not return. Premier Tang Shao Li also left Pekin on June 15 and plans to go to Hongkong to retire. A Browning faction favors Wu Ting Fang for the Premiership.
In Athens on June 19 Hilliard Spalding of Atlanta earned his law degree at the University of Georgia by the skin of his teeth. He reached the campus two minutes before his name was called after an all night drive in his touring car to assist a friend grieving a death in Waycross.
At Mount Gilead Second Baptist church picnic Judge John T Pendleton and Dr E L Connally staged a lively ring marbles match. Connally claimed victory with four of seven games while Pendleton won only one. Connally amused youngsters with his shotmaking and recalled past marble play.
A string of obituaries and death notices dated June 19 from Rome Macon Atlanta Marietta and Montgomery recount the deaths of Mrs J M Vandiver Mrs C A Culpepper Neal W Blue infant Dorothy Parker J L Parker J F Lang Thomas G Berry and Mrs W A Miller. Names and residences such as Floyd county Rome Macon Atlanta Marietta and associated relatives are listed with brief funeral details and interment plans.
In New York on June 19 former Brooklyn Alderman Samuel R. Myers, aged 84, is defendant in a breach of promise suit brought by Charlotte Frances Law, about 50, widow. She says Myers, who had a second wife six years ago, promised marriage over many years and renewed the pledge until 1906 when he married someone else. She seeks 30000 dollars in damages for being jilted.
The American Institute of Homeopathy in convention here today elected officers with President Dr. W. B. Himsdall Ann Arbor Mich vice presidents Dr. DAL Stout Jacksonville Fla and Dr Mary Banks Chicago treasurer Dr T Franklin Smith New York secretary Dr Richey Horner Cleveland registrar Dr W O Forbes Hot Springs Ark.
El Paso Texas June 19 Willam C McGowan a local attorney and state legislator from El Paso county killed himself at his home late yesterday. No reason is known though ill health is suggested.
A week long drive to raise funds for Converse College closed with $100,880 subscribed, part of a larger plan totaling $150,000. The effort adds $50,090 to education coffers, with organizers noting continued support and community backing.
Police officer J H Williams chased 26 year old Negro Hd Gilham after three shots near Grady hospital. Gilham fired at a rival, the revolver misfired into a street car vestibule, Williams shot Gilham in the left leg. Gilham was taken to Grady hospital. Witnesses say the suspect fought another man before firing.
In Cleveland Ohio on June 19 a patrolman Edward Parker was killed and express wagon driver William Garlich seriously wounded during a demonstration by about 100 striking track workers from the Pennsylva nia railroad. Police fired after missiles flew, seven rioters were taken into custody as order was restored following the exchange of about 100 shots.
In Springfield Maya on June 18, Clara B. Cross killed herself and three of her six children by gas in a darkened room while the husband was away. A note said she was insane and wished her children with her, asking Gertrude to share her coffin and Hazel and Garrold to be buried together.
Chicago June 19. Bill Turley former New York state senator says the hotel has cleared $30,000 a day since last Thursday while Ida Mer Pratt speaker of the New York Assembly praises the breakfast for $9 as a fair deal highlighting high earnings against low prices.
In New York on June 19 the Trinity vestry installed benches in the churchyard after observing many young women from the financial district lunching there. The new seating near the front fence allows visitors to view the busy Broadway foot traffic as they rest during the noon hour.
Lacoma Washington June 19 United States Judge Hanford denies the motion for a rehearing in the case of Thonard Oleson the socialist whose naturalization papers were revoked on grounds of fraud The case figures in charges presented by Congressman Berger for the impeachment of Judge Hanford
News brief reports a strike by seamen declared yesterday affecting Ganecle d Por and several adjacent locales. Details are sparse but indicate organized labor action and potential disruption to shipping.
Cuban rebels burned the Pompo Manganese Company buildings near La Maya, about ten miles from Santiago. A detachment of forty marines under Captain Alexander S. Williams arrived from Havana to reinforce the garrison and protect the Hurtage Iron Company property. After General Monteagudo’s amnesty proclamation, about 300 insurgents surrendered, but none brought weapons, raising concern among white residents that rebel forces may not be waning.
Captain Sallie M. Tompkins, said to be the only Confederate President Davis commission holder, lies dying at the Confederate Home for Needy Women in Richmond after an attack of acute indigestion. A nurse to wounded soldiers, she ran a private hospital and headed the government hospital, earning Davis’s rank of captain of cavalry.
Baton Rouge Louisiana June 19 A recall bill for office holders under certain conditions passed the Louisiana senate. It requires that the office holder be notified of recall reasons before a petition is circulated and that the petition to call an election be signed by 30 percent of registered voters in the territory from which the official was elected.
Hempstead N Y June 19 Hugh Sargeant attempting a license flight turned right instead of left and wrecked his biplane crashing to the ground He was carried unconscious to Nassau hospital with chances of recovery said to be slight.
Supreme Court of Georgia heard and submitted multiple Fulton cases including M. M. Reoka and W. W. Tindall versus R. T. Raines Fulton. L. & Raines vs R. T. Raines Fulton. O. F. Taylor versus T. Means from Fulton. Burton Smith versus FD Shaw from Fulton. Center of Georgia Railway Company v J Clerk from Fulton.
Former Atlantians Bug by an old Atlanta boss now residing in Philadelphia and Mixe Wrinkle born and raised in the Gate City of the South visit Atlanta. Jack Basbs holds a position with Western Union Telegraph Company and has been east for six to eight years. They are guests of Mrs. Bagby at 182 Ashby Street along with Mrs. Martin. Mike Wrinkle, Mrs. Martin’s brother, runs a Cleveland business and is a prominent Elks member.
Sealed bids for three buildings at state institutions in Florida due July 3 1912. Industrial Building for Deaf and Blind School St Augustine. Peabody Building and Language Hall for University of Florida Gainesville. Each bid requires a 3000 dollar certified check, and 200 for heating plant bids. Drawings cost 25 dollars from William A Edwards architect. sub contractors pay 10 dollars. Board of Control of Florida P K Yonge chairman reserves right to reject bids.
A Georgia filing seeks incorporation of James L. Hunter & Co. Inc to buy and sell cotton and related products, act as broker for dealers, and handle fertilizer and related materials. It also requests money lending and mortgage powers, with real and personal property to secure debts, subject to corporate law limits.
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