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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
13
Payable in advance rates for locals and out of town delivery. Advertising manager and Washington Bureau details. Notation of traveling reps and nonresponsibility for advance payments. Various political quips and remarks from 1912 era, with mentions of delegates, suffrage, and public figures.
The piece argues that American politics blends humor and harsh earnestness, with a growing demand for leaders to stay close to the people. It asserts genuine ability and patriotism in statesmanship are valued, and that rulers and citizens must walk in mutual understanding for justice and efficient government.
The Atlanta bureau of municipal research, chaired by John E. Murphey, has secured funds to start work sponsored by the chamber of commerce which backs the plan. The effort aims to provide constructive, nonofficious administration, drawing on New York’s successful model to reduce overlapping authority and save taxpayers money. Local officials and residents should welcome this reformist spirit.
Georgia will be represented as southern railroad commission officials review wholesale freight-rate hikes across the southeast. The states seek truth on increases claimed by most carriers, warning arbitrary or discriminatory rates will be challenged through higher courts if needed. Public cost of living rises with freight hikes, prompting railroad candor toward the public and an end to secrecy.
Georgia State College of Agriculture leads a summer program with State Veterinarian Bahnsen and Dr E G Nighbert. Beginning June 27, the university will run 130 farmers institutes across the state, covering extensive areas in a broad educational itinerary.
The state's agricultural department expands its outreach as a center grows for farmers to access scientific knowledge locally. Georgia trails only Wisconsin in adoption despite meager funds and skepticism. Legislators should fund broader extension work, as better equipment for farmers means greater state wealth and welfare.
A collection of rural tales and songs from Georgia featuring a tiger bear and snake episodes. The text includes a deacon’s musings on life, humorous fishing yarns, and regional dialect lines about weather and endurance. Notable figures appear in regional vernacular, with strong Georgia imagery throughout.
The railroad commission approved a bond issue for the Valdosta Lighting Company totaling 365000 and stock of 185000 after reviewing petitions. The company sought 400600 bonds and 200000 stock but the commission granted the reduced amounts.
Athens Ga June 7 Special two city officials of this city died yesterday and another one was stricken with appendicitis councilman A H Richardson was buried from Oconee Street church with mayor council fire and police delegations as escort funeral services followed at Oconee cemetery other official John S McKie was mourned after services at his home then at the cemetery Mason lodge conducted rites city marshal Captain T B Wootten was stricken with acute appendicitis at his city hall office and carried home for an operation today.
Americus Ga June 27 Special The Georgia State Firemen Association closed its sixth annual convention with Ballentine Savannah re-elected president and Cummings Atlanta vice president Reynolds Augusta treasurer Bureh Hawkinsville secretary Wilkerson Fitzgerald statistician. Next meeting invitations extended from Fitzgerald Griffin. Fitzgerald favored by many visitors for Americas entertainment and convention success.
Macon Ga June 27 Special A conference of the general superintendent and all division superintendents of the Central of Georgia Railway was held to outline plans for future operations and service improvements Those present were T J Johnson Savannah E H Daniel and R J Harlan of Macon M A Ramsay of Columbus and W H Wright of Savannah Johnson said he was pleased with the road s affairs No reference to the proposed new terminal station for Macon was made
Dr Charles W Peppler resigns after fourteen years as Greek chair at Emory College Oxford Ga and accepts a Greek chair at Trinity College Durham NC The news lauds his integrity Christian character and leadership among students and faculty amid the loss to Emory of his departure
Columbus Ga June 27 John Freeman white 80 a lineman fell from the excursion steamer Three States near the Columbus wharf at eight o clock and drowned before help could reach him The incident occurred in the Chattahoochee River with no further details provided.
London June 27 Dorothy C Taylor daughter of B L Taylor New York married Claude Grahame White English aviator at Witford a small town in Hiesex The bridegroom and several aviators arrived at the church doors in aeroplanes.
Chairman Wright of the state executive committee calls a meeting for July 6 at 12 o clock in the senate chamber to arrange the coming state primary. The date for the primary is not fixed, with August likely after legislative adjournment. Governors, senate actions, and party endorsements feature in the political chatter.
Griffin Ga June 27 First Presbyterian church of Griffin has set a state giving record in support of the Oglethorpe University project. With 2129 members the church contributed 3000 dollars, earning three directors on the university board. Rev Thornwell Jacobs spoke at the Sunday service amid liberal response.
Macon Georgia June 27 Special Olin Robinson a 25 year old man was found unconscious beside the Southern railway tracks at the Spring street bridge. He had a broken back and severe cuts and bruises. A letter from his mother was found urging him to come home. He had been working with a section gang at Adams Park south of Macon and recently came to the city. Hospital physicians say he can hardly live through the night.
Griffin Ga June 27 Special Judge Robert T Daniel has gone to Baltimore to attend the Democratic National Convention and will speak at the Maryland Bar Association in Cape May. His grand jury charges in the Flint circuit stress speed and certainty of enforcement over severity, arguing that swift, certain punishment plus public sentiment drive crime control.
The railroad commission yesterday authorized the Georgian Public Service Corporation of Macon, led by president W. J. Masnee, to issue $150,000 in capital stock, all subscribed at par in cash. The company has contracted for fighting arrests in Macon and is ready to begin operations.
A Business notice states that Green will launch a large sales campaign locally. A.W. Green, advertising and sales manager, is identified with the effort.
Macon Georgia hotel clerks W G Poole Claud L Eng land D Barney Whittaker of Fort Valley travel to Chicago for the Southern Greeters' Association annual convention of Greeters of America. J Poole is the sole southern member on the program.
O B Brogdon dies from injuries suffered when his vehicle ran away while en route from Calhoun Georgia. He died at his parents home a few miles from town after sustaining severe injuries last Saturday.
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