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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
29
In Atlanta, George E. Perfect, a piano player, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Liabilities are $436.76 with no assets. Also reported: post office receipts for February show a gain of $6,857.90 over last year, and numerous city items including arrests, thefts, and public notices.
The article notes rapid past gains in diamond prices but predicts future increases will be even faster. It cites higher costs to acquire stones, with cutters charging 15 to 25 dollars more per carat than months ago, due to declining finds and rising demand. It mentions labor, mining, and cutting costs increasing yearly and claims 96 percent of world output is controlled by a syndicate with a 20 year price schedule, plus a description of the syndicate’s working plane per the book Facts About Diside.
Hudson Maxim predicts a future world map with three nations. He envisions the United States of Asia including Europe, the United States of Africa, and the United States of America, arguing rapid progress and Japan's rise signal a new global order. He recalls Lord Wolseley foretelling two countries, now reframed as three powerful unions.
London March 4 A would be assassin fired three times at Leopold de Rothschild as he entered a bank carriage in St Swithin's Lane. The banker was unharmed though a detective and the car were struck by splinters and glass. The assailant, named William Tibbits, an anarchist, was arrested.
In Concord, Mumford Ritchie a wealthy merchant, was mortally wounded in a March 4 incident at Eaird's department store. Marion Jamilton a Union county farmer fired five shots after a dispute over an account, striking Ritchie in the left breast. Ritchie died after surgery in Salisbury. Hamilton was arrested without bail.
Boston March 4. Dr Cherles B Putnam urged mothers to feed baked beans to children and let them go barefoot saying beans are nutritious when well baked and the child likes them. He also advocated corporal punishment as a last resort to curb troublesome traits and warned against restricting clothing.
Terre Haute Ind March 4 enraged Beas Af Rambo shot and fatally wounded his sister Edas Rambo Vox after she refused to leave a disorderly resort last night. Police notified by Beas Af Rambo expressed regret that the act killed his sister. Rambo is exacrated with his father H Rambo merchant of Paria Ohio.
A fragment notes an elderly senior, Abrey, possibly among those who died. The text also references a naval fleet and mentions an outbreak affecting allied forces in Europe with unclear details.
Dr. Robert S MacArthur, president of the Baptist World Alliance, declared Russia’s people remain largely nominal Christians as he spoke to a large afternoon crowd at the Baptist Tabernacle. Archaeologist Professor Camden Cobern followed with “New Light on the New Testament” outlining fresh documentary evidence from Greek papyri and debunking Wycliffe and Luther as the first to publish the Bible in the people's tongue.
The Kimmel jury failed to decide whether George A Kimmel was dead or alive in March 1904 and could not determine if the Swinney murder tale affected the claim. The case involves a $25 000 policy with $5 000 sought by a Niles bank receiver against the New York insurer. Judge Amidon said a verdict would be read in the morning if an agreement is reached.
Atlanta stands at the forefront of American cities in safeguarding cinema audiences. An article by Henry C. Spurr in Case and Comment praises Atlanta’s comprehensive ordinances regulating motion picture theaters, including licensing of operators, wiring under city electric work, fireproofed booths, exits, seating width, and building inspections. It contrasts Atlanta’s rules with weaker statutes in Jacksonville, Chattanooga, Galveston, and Memphis, noting the need for proper buildings and public protection.
Georgia records show Gwinnett Superior Court convening with Judge Rob bened Daniel presiding due to health leave for Judge Brand. Grand jury organized with John R. Cain foreman as Judge Nantel gave the charge. Dr W Flanders surveyed Jackson county convicts and urged him for prison board seat. Ramhuret Lumber to locate planing mills in Cha teworth with site work starting March 4.
Newport News Va March 4 There were no developments in the case of Mrs Lucy Barnes the young married woman being held here on a charge of murdering Wartwell Anderson a married man who she alleged shot himself in her house last Monday Police doubt the self inflicted tale citing jealousy and a possible other woman in the case Anderson had a wife and five children
The senate judiciary committee voted unanimously to report favorably Mahlon Pitney of New Jersey for associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. It was noted that a labor decision criticized by the Iowa Federation of Labor was authored by Chancellor Pitney’s father. Confirmation will await the next executive session and oath of office after Senate approval.
Services for Today announced a devotional hour at 9 a.m. led by Dr. Stephens. Dr. Camden and M. Cobern speak at 10 p.m., followed by Dr. Charles Inwood. Dr. MacArthur discusses Russia at 2 p.m. Mr. Lamareaux speaks at 4 p.m. Dr. W. W. Bustard of Euclid Avenue Baptist, Cleveland, will address the congregation at 7 p.m.
London march 4 it is hard to gauge strike duration James Keir Hardie says miners may win within ten days but must be ready to stay out up to six weeks premier asquith offered no new information. Midland miners seek amicable settlement with owners. government works out minimum wage rates for districts.
George Shelton and John Bailey, found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Ben Pettigrew and his children in December 1911, were sentenced to be hanged on April 19. A motion for new trial was overruled by Judge Barham and an appeal to the Tennessee Supreme Court was noted.
W H K Winant, transferred to the Tower after two days in custody, denounces the police as rotten while denying charges tied to freight yard robberies at Southern railway where he worked. He says he was jailed without access to kin or communication and claims innocence.
Montreal March 4. Sheriff Lemieux of Montreal received calls from forty men seeking to be the city hangman after Sheriff Martin of Fraserville failed to find an executioner for Jules Plourde. Applicants ranged in age with some as boys. The office staff was stretched to limit as officials hoped to hire an experienced hangsman.
A jury was impaneled in Columbus on the bribery indictment of State Senator L R Andrews, accused of taking a $200 bribe to influence an ineffrance bill. The case was filed with Rodney J Diegie, ex-sergeant-at-arms, now in prison for aiding bribery. A delay occurred as detective Frank Smiley, linked to the alleged payment, did not arrive as expected. a telegram said he would arrive tomorrow.
Georgia state chemist J H McCandless praised Cottolene before a gathering, testifying to its high quality. He credited its cotton oil base with bringing cotton seed oil into public view and asserted a refined vegetable oil base ensures a clean digestible cooking product for women.
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