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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

12

Six room bungalow with Capitol View advertising tour

New six room bungalow on Seminole avenue offers three bedrooms large living and dining rooms kitchen china closet pantry and veranda with back porch. Features include tile sidewalks, shaded lot 75 by 130 feet and cabinet mantels. Mr Beatie invites visits to see the home and nearby Capitol View amenities with easy terms.

Seminole Avenue Capitol View Ww. BD Beatie Mr. Beatie Equitable

Million Dollar Will Traps Granddaughter in Marriage Rule

New York June 26 Under the will of Mrs Caroline Falcon Butterfield the fortune of more than 1 million dollars goes to her granddaughter Miss Dorothy Ballard Smith only if she agrees to strict conditions about marriage She may not wed any man rejected by four of five trustees and cannot marry any of the three brothers mentioned in the will She must consult her mother before any planned marriage and the testator feared the fortune might fall into the hands of designing and incompetent persons.

New York Caroline Falcon Butterfiel Dorothy Ballard Smith

Roosevelt beaten again by Georgia delegation claims Henry S Jackson

Allen M. Fletcher of Cavendish nominated for Vermont governor at the Republican state convention. Jackson, Atlanta tax chief and Georgia delegation head, reports stormy convention turmoil, alleging attempted bribery by Roosevelt forces and praising Georgia Negro delegates for their conduct amid attempts to sway temporary chairmanship and contests. Roosevelt allegedly lost support as hall adjourned and the party coalesces around Taft.

Georgia Chicago Henry S. Jackson Atlanta Roosevelt Taft Flinn Heney

Roosevelt Plans Complete Progressive Ticket In New York

George W. Perkins and a Brooklyn delegation met with Colonel Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill to map a complete statewide progressive party slate from president to school superintendent. Roosevelt said plans were under way, conferences would discuss methods, and support is strong across states despite potential Baltimore candidates.

Oyster Bay N. Y George W. Perkins New York Brooklyn Roosevelt New York State Aten Sagamore Hill el Parta Baltimore Bryan Wilaon

Lawlessness Among Women Highlighted At Federation Meet

San Francisco June 27 The eleventh biennial Federation of Women's Clubs session featured Mrs Dimtos T S Dennison New York honorary president declaring that lawlessness among women has risen The speech praised uneducated women yet warned against English suffragettes and noted concerns over uniform office tenure and membership figures New baroness Bertha von Suttner arrived to speak on Peace while civic lessons and a $100000 endowment fund for propaganda work were also discussed

San Francisco The Federation of Women's Clubs Dimtos T. S. Dennison New York Federation England Kilmer Bialr Albany N. Y Committee General Federation John C. Hessler Decatur, Til A. F. Guidin Fort Wayne Ind Bertha von Suttner Vienna Civics Department Owen Wister Philadelphia Percy ¥. Pennibaker Texas

Fate of Taft Hung by Hair at Chicago Nomination

Washington reports say Taft faced a near miss at the Chicago convention with talk of a compromise candidate. Governor Hadley confirms Taft leaders proposed seating Roosevelt delegates for a third man, a plan Roosevelt reportedly refused, while others dispute the claim and credentials chair Devine questions its authority.

Washington Taft Chicago Roosevelt Gee Hadley Cédar Rapids Iowa Herbert Missouri Prendergast New York Texas Manhattan Kan Thomas H. Devine Pueblo Cal

Dixie Flyer Derails Near Martinton Killing Engineer

Chicago reports engineer John 5 Kendricks of Danville died and several hundred passengers were shaken when the Dixie Flyer No 95 on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad derailed at high speed near Martinton Illinois. A broken rail is suspected. The train left Chicago at 9 10 p m for Jacksonville Florida via Evansville Indiana. A wrecking train rushed to the scene and traffic halted for hours. railroad officials say no passengers were seriously hurt as they were moved back into cars.

Chicago John 5. Kendricks Danville Chicago and Eastern Mlinois Martinton Jacksonville Fla Evansville Ind Watseka Lne

Clean bill given in Black Hand case

New York June 27 The federal grand jury presented United States Judge Hand with a clean bill of health for Chief William J Flynn and the secret service men under him regarding Black Handers. Otto Klinke a former agent had charged misconduct by stool pigeons and false testimony to convict innocent men. The grand jury found Klinke's charges unsupported by reliable sources. Judge Hand accepted the presentment and said there had been no misconduct in a vital branch of the nation's service.

New York United States Hand William J. Flynn United States Secret Service Otto Kiinke Secret Service Klinke

General mileage books sought by travelers

In Columbus Ohio on June 27 the supreme council of the United Commercial Travelers of America debated a resolution urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to require railroads to issue 10000 mile mileage books valid on all railroads and trains. The measure also asks for excess baggage books for checking baggage on all railroads and a flat excess baggage rate set at 12 percent of the first class fare.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Council the United Commercial Travelers of America Interstate Commerce Commission

Vigilantees Beat Suspect With Rubber Hose in Park

Thirty five masked men dressed as women abducted J A Bowman from Policeman Baker after tying him to a fence. They beat Bowman with a rubber hose in a park after arresting him on a wife beating charge. A justice told Baker to take the wife home and release Bowman if she agreed.

Beaver Fantune J. A. Bowman Baker Bowman Vigilance Committee

Government money needed to run during July crisis

Washington reports Taft urged Congress to pass a joint resolution to finance government operations after July 1 until supply bills are acted on. Attorney General Wickersham said anti trust actions would be suspended until funding extends beyond July 1. Senate moved to relieve the budget crunch by conferees on the legislative appropriation bill.

Washington Taft Congress House Wickersham White House Department of Justice Senate Judiciary Commerce Court Treasury Treasury Department Saya Eltzgerald Baltimore Fitzgerald Committee On Appropriations House of Representatives Underwood Mtself

Exploding Naval Gun Causes Casualties Aboard Jules Michelet

In Toulon France June 27 five of twenty three seamen injured aboard the French armored cruiser Jules Michelet near Byeres died in the naval hospital. An official inquiry found two explosions from a premature 6 inch gun charge. After burying thirteen men the firing resumed under Admiral Bertrand Scurrisu and another explosion injured ten more. Many victims are young. one man lost an arm. Sparks from previous charges and draft likely caused the blasts, blamed on France’s gun cleaning method.

Toulon France Jules Michelet Byeres Bertrand Scurrisu Mediterranean

Thirteen Members Kept House in Session

Washington June 27 Thirteen members of the house kept that branch in congress in session 26 minutes today Chairman Underwood moved to adjourn while Representative McCall Massachusetts sought enlightenment on how the government would run without money He noted the June 20 deadline when there would be no appropriations for executive departments Indefinite leave of absence would be forced on army engineer project employees beginning Monday Several thousand men would be put out of work

Washington House Congress Underwood Ways and Means Representative McCall Massachusetts McCall Senate

Harvard President Emeritus Presented to Japanese Emperor

Charles W. Bilta, president-emeritus of Harvard University, was received in audience by the Japanese emperor in Tokio. He was presented to His Majesty by the American ambassador Chartres. P. R. vant.

Mikado Eliot. Tokio Charles W. Bilta Harvard University Chartres P. R. Vant

Beer price war hits New Orleans breweries

Daniel Bros Co reports a beer price war in New Orleans that began three days ago when one local brewery cut price by 1.60 per barrel. Three more breweries matched yesterday and another cut is expected. Thousands await changes at bars while dimensions and collars reportedly stay the same.

New Orleans Thira

Democratic League Organized by Women

Albany June 27 The Worm an s National Democratic League Incorporated with principal office in New York city was formed to operate across the United States and aid in electing the regular Democratic nominee. Directors include Mrs John S Crosby Mrs Steven B Ayres Mrs J H Crowell Mrs James Linthicum Mrs Edward T Taylor and others across New York Baltimore Glenwood Springs Vincennes Alturas Bloomington Nashville Houston Berkeley and more.

Albany Worman National Democratic League, Incorporated New York City United States Democratic Party John S. Crosby Steven B. Ayres J. H. Crowell New Yor James Linthicum Baltimore Edward T. Taylor Glenwood Springs Col William A. Cullop Vincennes Ind John J. Baker Alturas Cal Grace Porter Hopkins Silas Hare Kate Kearney Henry Katherine Montgomery Dabney Washington Wiliam Graven Sharp Miyria Ohio Adlai E. Stevenson Bloomington J. M. Dickinson Nashville Tenn O. T. Holt Houston Texan Phoebe Hearat Barkeley

Campaign Against the Plague Reaches San Juan Puerto Rico

American medical officers arrived to lead the effort against bubonic plague in Porto Rico. Lt. Col. J. Kean Major F. F. Russell and Lt. F. H. Foucar with H. Creel and Dr. C. W. Williams joined the Puerto Rico authorities to speed control. Sixteen deaths reported, health certificates now required for travelers amid interior-town protests.

San Juan P. R Jefferson 3. Kean Frederick F. Russell Frederick H. Foucar Medical Corps United States Army Suregon It. H. Creel Providence Charles W. Williams Beaton Public Health and Marine Hospital Service New York Porto Rico San Just

Paterson Barbers Fight Tips Campaign

Paterson New Jersey barbers start a campaign to abolish tips in all shops supported by the union. They seek a wage scale that eliminates gratuities, contingent on shop owners agreeing to higher wages. The effort may last a year as data is gathered to persuade bosses.

Paterson N. J Alma

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