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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
10
The rust damaged metal vaults are replaced by waterproof sanitary and everlasting concrete vaults. Manufactured and for sale by DYKEMA SYSTEM CONCRETE CO Office 319 Austel Building Bell Phone Main 2896.
Glencove on June 27 James Darby a famed golfer lost his life while trying to rescue a caddy who fell into a pond while retrieving a golf ball The drowning caddy was rescued but Darby died after cramps struck him as he headed to shore Companions repeatedly tried to save him without success
Professor W S Haines reported to Coroner Hoff man that arsenic was found in the viscera of Alma Linloff and in the body of William Linloff is awaiting final examination. Alma is the daughter and William the husband of Louise Linloff who is jailed on a murder charge. The poison amount in Alma’s body was sufficient to cause death.
Twenty three of forty four city and county Republican committee members resigned tonight. They adopted resolutions disapproving the actions of the Republican National Committee and declared their intent to join the Roosevelt movement.
Martin B. Madden known as Skinny Madden, a powerful Chicago labor figure, reportedly dying of tuberculosis in a sanitarium near Lake Villa. He long controlled the building trades council and the Chicago Federation of Labor, with union men saying no one could be elected to office without his approval.
Washington June 27 the interstate commerce commission suspended freight rate increases on fruits and vegetables from Louisiana points to St Louis Kansas City Cairo and Chicago about 7 cents per hundred pounds one cantaloupes 1744 cents per hundred to Chicago until October 29 an inquiry into the proposed advances was ordered.
R J Bacon of Albany has been appointed referee in bankruptcy by Judge Emory Speer for the United States district court. He is a cousin of Senator A O Bacon and succeeds Clayton Jones, who did not seek reappointment after eight years in the post.
Baltimore June 27 delegates debated the effect of the Democratic Convention action amending the unit rule. Parliamentarian Charles R Crisp explained the change binds to the unit rule all delegates chosen by state conventions where the rule applies, while district or primary elected delegates are not bound. Supporters of Governor Woodrow Wilson claim increased votes beyond the eighteen from Ohio.
Parkersburg West Virginia June 27 Drury B Baidgeley a wealthy farmer of Pheasant Hill near here was attacked today by a swarm of bees that settled in his hair and beard and stung him to death Local authorities reported Baidgeley was killed by the bee attack while working on his farm near the town and the incident was described as sudden deadly sting backlash by the insects.
The National Press Association resumed session selecting officers with A. L. Moffatt as president Eliwood John Clyde Oswald as vice president W. H. Hodges as treasurer and George Schuyler as secretary The selections were announced at the annual meeting in Luncage. Stump Given Promotion Elmer AR Stump, a University of Georgia graduate in biology, is appointed assistant in physiology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons and will begin in July in the research lab.
An American Magazine editorial by F. P. Dunne denounces reports of steerage passengers rioting after the sinking. It portrays Titanic survivors as brave, dignified, and overwhelmed by disaster, criticizing writers who alleged bloodthirsty behavior and urging rejection of class bias in assessing courage and conduct.
To keep hair neat and scented, dampen with cologne before winding on the iron and let it dry completely. Avoid gum arabic styling products to prevent white powder dulling shine. Use sanitary, breathable face cloth scrim for washing and air circulation. Perfumed soap is discouraged. use two pure soaps with no fragrance and finish with your preferred toilet water after bathing hands or face.
Macon Ga June 27 special Macon Shriners members of Al Sihah Temple are negotiating to buy the Log Cabin Club property as it moves to Idle Hour and becomes Idle Hour Country Club. Price set at 16000. The Log Cabin Club will relocate a few miles from the city.
The Georgia general assembly moved a formal equal rights measure for women, introduced by Rep Beck of Brooks, as debate looms. The session also tackled early appropriations, a school building fund, a Pension commission cabinet, and revived a near beer bill with a Monday vote set amid constitutional questions.
New York June 27 Mabel Hite actress and wife of Mike Donlin was today reported out of danger after ten days in a hospital. Her husband will join the Pittsburg team in Chicago tomorrow.
Samuel Krampter, a New York baker, lost his balance in a Harlem bakery and fell into a dough mixer with revolving knives. He was instantly killed. Police and bakery staff reported the fatal incident occurred late today in the workplace.
Two excerpts critique sanctimonious religious practice and applaud Jane Addams for applying Bryn Mawr graduates to social needs. The first argues Jesus prioritized human needs over strict doctrine, urging adaptation of faith to modern life. The second highlights graduates aiding immigrants, housing, reform, and anti-slavery work, forming public spirit and capable professions.
The Saturday Evening Post reports John J. Lentz of Ohio as a famed long distance orator. In Columbia locals felt the editor of a morning paper lightly ribbed him in a brief write up of a political meeting where Lentz spoke.
Between 500 and 609 paper makers in four Kalamazoo plants walked out, leaving nearly 3,000 workers jobless. Workers complained of eleven to twelve hour shifts and eight hour day wages. Mill managers refused to meet demands, threatening to keep plants closed until workers return.
Chicago, as predicted by Walter D. Morey, will be the nation’s leading metropolis within twenty-five years. He noted Chicago’s debt at 25 dollars per capita versus New York’s 213, urged urban planning to address city population trends, and cited army statistics on urban migrants’ robustness.
Walter Hall, an Anti-Saloon League agent, was arrested in Genesee County for perjury after confessing the act was at the request of Rev. A H Cowles, head of the league. Cowles, a prominent Buffalo clergyman, denied any wrongdoing and urged a full investigation.
Argued and submitted list includes Shippen Brothers Lumber Company v Western Miller from Gilmer. Also Shippen Brothers v Les Hamby Gilmer. Mrs A C Field v J T Brantley from Cobb. W Potter v G W Phillips Sons from Fannin. R T Evans v J T Webb two cases from Millon. Owens v C Richards L Nichols from Cobb. Catherine McHan from Cobb.
Arguments and submissions listed for Oscogee County v Inez Rogers from Mua ugee and other civil appeals including Cromer v Evett from Walker D G Brome from Jonn won Glauser Watson Co v E R What ley from Thomas F G Edwards sheriff v 8 F Price from Dougherty Crawley v Watt Holmes Hardware from Ben Hit Atlantic Coast Line RR Co v B W Cox from Decatur Jarmer administrator v W We Stovall & Brother from Berrien Atlantic Coast Line RR Co v Ed Canty from Ware Louisville and Nashville RR Co v B M Tharpe from Colquitt.
Special report from Matonton June 27 describes a Wednesday afternoon hail and wind storm in East Putnam causing extensive crop damage. Cotton was ripped from fields with many crops wrecked, especially harming Charlie Lawrence and Lee Tugesle’s holdings. An unusually severe rain storm was reported in Eatenton, with the county bearing the majority of the impact.
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