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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1912

Page

6

Constitution publish note from Sunday edition

Fragmentary OCR text lists publication details for The Constitution including editors business manager and board of directors. Names mentioned include Clark Howell Roby Robinson Anne Howell and others unclear due to garble.

the Constitution Tris Seare Hows Ducne Ri Hole Er Seppsieen Et al A Cee Ocnae Econ Mignee Raeinateeniocioren Clark Howell Roby Ropfren Annee Howell Ae Ee F. Black

Subscribing and political jabs in a late 19th century notice

A garbled newspaper fragment outlines subscription terms for the Constitution and Washington Bureau mentions. It weaves in political editorials about Taft, Roosevelt, and other figures, with travel notices, street vendors, and a jab at campaign rhetoric, concluding with scattered lines on prices, delivery, and distribution.

Atlanta Demands Full Investigation Of Public Utilities

City leaders urge a judicial, non-partisan inquiry into trolley rates, fearing outside capital influence. Atlanta officials argue to reveal all functions of the utility, seeking fair, reduced fares while protecting public interests. Business leaders back rate cuts and full disclosure, pressing council and the company to settle without bias.

Atlanta Damocles

Northern rebuke calls southern leaders cowards over sectionalism

Alfred C Newell of Atlanta reports from New York on northern sentiment toward a southern presidential nominee. He cites a New York political writer who says the north would welcome a capable southern candidate, urging the south to shed sectionalism and back the best man for the White House. The Constitution condemns lingering southern self-doubt.

South New York City Alfred Co. Newell Atlanta Newell New York White House

Increasing Atlanta's Industries and Industrial Bureau Plan

The Atlanta chamber of commerce aims to create an industrial bureau to lure manufacturers to the district. B Mifflin Hood chairs the committee outlining a tentative organization, seeking concentrated promotion beyond staff capacity as southern cities compete for new enterprises.

Chamber of Commerce Atlanta B. Mifflin Hood Chamber South

Fragments Refer to Food Trust and Livelihood Costs

In a fragmented aside, a figure cites Dr. Wiley claiming a man can live forty days on a bushel of wheat for about a dollar and a quarter. He suggests forty days on a gallon of corn, arguing local production could lower living costs, even as discussions touch on a circus and football.

Reed Trust Wiley Itr Winter North Pole Dixie Sugar Trust

An Ananias Fisherman and a Winter Ballad Tale

A river fisherman laments a night without bites while bells and birds comment on spring versus winter. The text interweaves a fable about the catfish and a humorous refrain about avoiding an Ananias. It closes with a poetic meditation on life’s worth beyond politics and grand schemes.

Government Replications in Steel Trust Case Filed

The United States filed nine formal replications in federal court in Trenton New Jersey. The government seeks to dissolve the United States Steel Corporation and 55 other defendants and says the replications affirm the sufficiency of the government's petition. Signed by District Attorney John B Vreeland Attorney General Georges W Wickersham and Special Counsel J Hobickinson and Henry KK Colton.

Trenton N. J United States United States District Court United States Steel Corporation Steel Corporation John B. Vreeland Georges W." Wickersham J. Hobickinson Henry KK. Colton

Dr H C Spencer Shot Found Dead Near Gainesville

Gainesville Fla February 23 body of Dr H C Spencer missing since Monday night found today about five miles southeast of the city. Five negroes have been investigated in connection with the crime. The report notes the top of the road was shot away and other marks of violence.

Gainesville Fla Drooh Spencer Malle

Powers pledge to integrity of China in united stance

Washington reports that England Russia Germany and Japan favor Secretary Knox’s invitation to back the United States on preserving China’s integrity and act jointly if needed. France Italy and Austria have not replied. Germany and Britain view the US stance as aligned with their own positions, while Japan and Russia support non intervention and shared action.

Washington England Russia Germany Japan Knox United States China France Italy Austria Count von Bernstorff Great Britain

Saccharine Barred by Pure Food Law Decision

Washington February 29 by a two to one vote the board enforcing the pure food law barred saccharine in prepared foods. The Remsen board found saccharine substitutes sugar reducing food value and quality. The rule would prohibit use after July 1 1911 with a one month grace for manufacturers. Secretary Wilson and Secretary Lipage? labs disagreed. MacVeagh dissented. Dr Wiley opposed saccharine throughout the contest.

Washington Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Secretary of Commerce and Laborage Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh Remsen Board Wiley

Baltimore Convention Hotel Rates Attack Spreads

Owensboro, Ky February 29. Despite Robert Crain’s promise no rate hikes in Baltimore during the national convention, Urey Woodson of the Democratic National Committee reports widespread complaints about exorbitant hotel charges. He demands proof of contracts alleged to show rate increases and counters Crain’s assurances as insufficient.

Owensboro Robert Crain Baltimore Urey Woodson Democratic National Committee Kentucky National Committee Crain

Wife Has Right To Rifle Pockets Of Her Husband

Philadelphia February 29 Magistrate Mac Farland rules a wife may legally rifle her husband’s pockets and seize his last cent leaving the husband without redress. The case of John Dorcas cites nightly pocket searches by Mrs Dorcas as her lawful sharing of jointly owned funds.

Philadelphia MacFarland John Dorcas Dorcas

Preacher's Kill Disputed by Jury in Oklahoma Case

A Muskogee court reports a nine jurors failed to reach an agreement in a criminal case involving a clergyman. The jury was discharged after months of deliberation amid uncertain proceedings. The fragmented text hints at a fatal incident and a disputed verdict without clear charges or names.

Atlant Gutelde Atlantsi Deagirine R. Holliday Constitution Ball Atlante Muskogee Oka

Delegation Urges Trolley Fare Review in Atlanta

Mr Broyles for the Travelers Protective Association submits a communication to the Constitution urging a fair probe into the Georgia Railway and Electric Company. He cites capital structure and profits shown to the railroad commission and argues for possible fare reductions to ease travel for workers and students.

Georgia Railway and, Electric Company Atlanta Idok Conabhhitton Broyles Fr. Wilder T. T. Goodwyn F. C. Everett R. W. Cameron W. P. Fain E. A. Hartsock W. R. Ward Danington W.W. P. Anderson Mr. Broyles Railroad Commission State Capitol Georgia Railway and Electric Company Ita Candler Hillyer

Northerners Chide South at Its Own Abasement

Alfred C. Newell, returning from New York, predicts Willam J. Gaynor will seek the Democratic presidential nomination. At the Amen Corner dinner in the Waldorf, Newell notes strong backing for Gaynor and for Oscar Underwood, with cross-aisle support among New York political figures and a prevailing sentiment that sectionalism must yield to the best candidate. He also remarks on Roosevelt’s third-term push and the unexpected quiet in the South regarding Wilson.

Willam J. Gaynor Alfred C. Newell New York Newell Amen Corner the Waldorf Mr. Newell Prendergast Roosevelt Charles F. Murphy Tammany Gaynor Oscar “Underwood Boston Underwood New York State Hearst Murphy Baltimore South Oscar Underwood New York City Lyman

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