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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1912
Page
13
A miniature hurricane swept over Long Island Sound late today as the annual regatta of the New Rochelle Yacht Club was in progress. Strong winds disrupted racing, prompting crews to seek shelter and organizers to suspend events temporarily. No injuries reported.
July 4 schedules list Le Lorraine La Provenes and La Tourains with July and August departures to Havre Paris and New Orleans. Special Saturday sailings shown. Passengers booked to French German Italian Swiss Austro Hungarian and English routes. Information and rates at Common Street New Orleans or Atlanta offices. Rogers B. Tos Union Station Miller & Co Wall Street.
Report describes a coastal yachting accident where several racing yachts sunk or capsized. A. Bryan Alley of Larchmont and his wife survived after clinging to a mast as Festina sank, rescued in shallow water. Hazen Morse of Shinook also survived after drifting at sea for about 30 minutes. Thirty five people were rescued in total.
Washington dispatch says Clark Howell a national committed man from Georgia left Washington with Mrs. Howell for Atlanta. He was called home by an important business engagement and was compelled to leave even though the convention will run into next week. The committee has finished its work and delegates must select the presidential nominee.
The correctional court sentenced the Countess Clare to one year and a $200 fine, and Count Lad jataus Zołynski to two years and a $400 fine for obtaining money under false pretenses from Miss Wilhelmina Kemper. They were involved in a scheme to arrange a marriage between Prince Victor of Thurning Taxis and an American heiress. They must return $97,000 lent to the Countess.
Clarence W. Hodson of Portland Oregon was elected and installed supreme counselor of the United Commercial Travellers of America at the closing session of the supreme council in Columbus Ohio. Also elected were C Daniel supreme secretary R N Hull supreme treasurer Claude Duval supreme junior counselor C B Griffith supreme past counselor LL BE Vallot supreme conductor Frank Gantard supreme page and Manly J Hemmens supreme traveling representative.
James J Hill retires as chairman of the board of directors of the Great Northern Railway. The resignation, effective the following Monday, was officially announced from the company's offices in St Paul Minnesota today.
Ten men on a submerged lumber schooner endured three days of fierce wind water and hunger after a June 7 storm about 75 miles off Georgia. Rescued by the steamer Berwindale which reached port today the ship stayed afloat due to lumber cargo. The Prescott of Homestead Mass sprang a leak on June 7 and was taken by the revenue cutter Seminaie. its cargo and vessel valued at 50000.
Boston June 29 Charles S Baxter leader of eighteen Massachusetts delegates to the Chicago convention and supporter of Theodore Roosevelt issues a statement after a Roosevelt delegate conference. He says the group will back Roosevelt as the legitimate Republican nominee if he runs and rejects forming a new party. They will push for progressive nominees in state and national races.
The text notes May customs revenue in Canada near 9 million dollars, the largest monthly total on record, and projects the current Macal year customs collections surpassing 100 million. It mentions migration into Canada totaling over 1.7 million in the past decade and references other global notes such as the Suez Canal changes and Erie naval events.
June 29 New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson refused to travel to Baltimore for the convention citing not a dignified proceeding. He stayed in contact with Baltimore leaders by telephone while supporters pressed for a special train. News later that Bryans vote transfer changed Wilson’s math as ballots continued, signaling a long contest with many more rounds to come.
A reflective piece on life as teaching, arguing that true instruction comes from living by creed and action rather than mere speech. It urges that deeds count more than words and that a teacher’s conduct shapes faith and hope in others.
B T Turman argues for a long term Lakewood Park development not a temporary fair. He cites city ownership of 300 acres, South Side support, and minimal citizen burden, proposing phased permanent improvements and annual dividends similar to Dallas and Toronto. He urges a fair deal and reads a public wide backing from Fulton County and City Council.
Baltimore June 39 Special party leaders and managers for presidential candidates face difficulty keeping delegates in Baltimore. Many delegates, especially Southerners, plan to leave tonight as room and food costs rise and tips expected. Fight over Bryan’s influence fuels frustration. Delegates feel torn between constituents and leadership while considering how to vote.
A newly activated 140,000 volt transmission line by Michigan builders shows major efficiency gains with copper use increasing by nearly 50 percent over prior high voltage lines. The feature notes the line's map in Popular Mechanics and quotes local residents on the energy impact.
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