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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1912
Page
4
The document lists subscription terms for daily and Sunday editions, rates for annual and shorter periods, and notices to subscribers. It mentions advertising manager contact, The Washington Bureau, and New York distribution points. Witty political quips and editorial snippets follow, with references to campaign humor and public figures.
A National editor credits Oswald Underwood as the steady House leader guarding the party in a critical pre election period. He warns against factional push for river and harbor projects that could hurt the party's statewide appeal. Northern sentiment favors Underwood while sectionalism worries the South.
South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner E J Watson and J G Anderson urge cotton planters to hedge production with other crops this year. They warn against overreacting to minor price gains and stress a conservative acreage strategy amid tariff and business uncertainty and the broader need for diversification to weather hard times. The article highlights the South’s financial resilience and capacity to support both local needs and export margins through diversified farming.
A collage of dialect verses and scraps frames a rural scene with mock legal banter, Brer Rabbit lore, and rural humor. The tone recalls a folk anthology page, featuring weathered speech about hurricanes rising and seeds waking, plus quips on law and a moonshine trail laugh.
Dr Holderby of Moore Memorial church speaks on the Men and Religion Forward Movement noting it unites laymen and clergy, sparks a broad Christian effort, and gains newspaper support. He says the movement proves the Holy Spirit active in Atlanta, that many businessmen and boys join, and that sectarianism fades amid this revival.
Special report notes J. W. Phillips, a member of the government corps of drainage engineers, summoned to the capital. Details are sparse in the fragment, with reference to Waycross Georgia and a March dateline.
Americus and Webster county farmers report large cotton yields with Stillman and Stewart among leading growers. Stillman, a major planter west of Americus, has marketed 200 bales with more in fields awaiting pickers. Stewart sent six wagons hauling 30 bales each, part of a 200 bale crop. Cotton picking continues through March as Sumter county sees unusual early activity.
Washington warns timber owners to wage a spring campaign against the pine beetle. The Forest Service notes beetles winter in bark on dying trees and urges burning or sawing and destroying bark before May 1 to save pine timber in Georgia and the South. Tops and lap wood may be disregarded.
A mass meeting will be held at Big Bethel A M E Church on Sunday March 31 at 3 o'clock to raise funds for Holmes Institute principal B R Holmes. The goal is 1000 dollars to construct a two story eight room building for the program serving nonpublic school pupils. Rev C M Tanner will preside. many white and colored speakers and subscribers are expected.
New York date line reports the government has not suffered a setback in its Sherman law case against United Shoe Machinery Company. Four of five counts were rejected, yet the prosecution retains a single broad count. US Attorney French says the government still holds a substantial victory and may introduce evidence supporting the rejected counts at trial.
Albany March 3 The first step toward a permanent night illumination of Niagara Falls at joint New York Ontario expense will occur tomorrow as Senator Grittins of Niagara Falls presents a bill to fund a power plant. The plan seeks 60000 for construction and 2500 for one year maintenance, contingent on Ontario match. The joint 100000 appropriation would cover the plant and 5000 yearly upkeep with Canadian cooperation expected.
The Oregon hotel in Greenwood South Carolina with adjoining stores was destroyed by fire discovered at 2 AM. Losses estimated at 140 900 with about half insured. Guest escapes saved as smoke overcomes G Straus of Atlanta rescued by Max Arnold. Major losses include Brinson furniture 7000 McKellar-Hay-Graham stock 6500 Green Pharmacy stock 12000.
Ed Williams, a well known railroad conductor, died from injuries sustained in a wreck near Oxford Alabama Friday morning. He passed away Sunday morning in a hospital at Anniston. His body returned to Atlanta and was laid to rest at his late residence on 29 E street. He was about 35 years old and unmarried. His grieving mother awaits him with a heavy heart.
Georgia Representative William G. Brantley spoke in Boston to denounce initiative and referendum moves and recall of judges, urging preservation of a government of law. He warned that favoring majority rule over constitutional constraints invites anarchy and undermines courts, urging reforms within the existing system rather than dismantling it.
Rome March 3 Mgr Giovanni Bonzano recently named apostolic delegate in the United States was consecrated titular bishop of Mitylene by Cardinal Merry del Val at the Propaganda college. Megr Kennedy assisted as officials of the papal court looked on. Bonzano received gifts including a diamond studded gold cross and a gold lamp from the papal secretary. The pope later met the new delegate in private audience. Bonzano plans to depart April 12 for New York.
A suffragette attempted to start a fire at a London post office by carrying paper and paraffin soaked material into the public area near a corner. She then set the bundle alight and smashed late glass windows before police arrived.
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