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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
4
Early 20th century newspaper item listing subscriber terms for The Constitution, with rates and notices from Holliday, bureau staff, and agents. Includes travel representatives, advice against paying outsiders, and remarks on public figures and current affairs in a mosaic of editorial snippets.
The piece argues that the South has long fed the Democratic Party with electoral votes but faced a tradition of being kicked or dismissed. It calls for pride and self-assertion, urging the South to demand representation and stop accepting subservient treatment at national conventions. It frames the issue as a test of Southern statehood and loyalty, ending with a demand for a Southern man from a Southern state to uphold dignity.
A citywide call for urgent sanitation and street repairs in Atlanta. The piece argues for stronger funding and enforcement of the sanitary department, garbage disposal solutions, and a top priority on health. It notes backyards, alleys, and Peachtree Street hazards, urging proactive cleanup before summer. It warns that poor upkeep will worsen disease and reduce civic vitality.
A shortened report notes council talks with the Georgia Railway and Electric Company. Cor respondent Salmour argues trolley tariff matters should be included in negotiations and cites a communicational publication elsewhere on the page as supporting evidence.
The discussion argues that capital has overreached and calls for a thorough inquiry to determine if fare reductions are fair. If reductions are unjust or harmful to the corporation, the matter should end. Mr. Kahn reflects broader Atlanta views, and Richmond fares are questioned against Atlanta. Public sentiment demands a clear, just ruling.
A fragmented column mixes Dixieland praise at the White House with political jests on prices and campaigns. Mentions a Dixie band, weather talk, and a campaign prayer anecdote, then notes Hotel Owner Southgate's death in Chicago with garbled line fragments.
Henry Earle Riggs and H. C. Anderson, expert appraisers from Ann Arbor, will conclude field work in Atlanta tonight. They aim to prepare a report on the Georgia Railway and Electric Company property used for electric light and power, to be submitted to the railroad commission within ten days to two weeks after they return. The commission may delay audit pending possible city company compromise before the April 15 hearing.
New York March 4 Mayor Gaynor releases a letter to Supreme Court Justice Gerard denying any personal attack over his habeas corpus ruling in the Brandt case. He had criticized Governor Dix in a recent letter, while Gerard noted he visits parties when a fight is on. The mayor emphasizes his right to disagree with the decision and publicly criticize it.
Montgomery March reports three Black prisoners escaped Wetumpka State Penitentiary Sunday night. Two were serving sentences for murder, Lewis and Will Lockett, from Mobile and Jefferson counties. The third, twenty five years, was from Calhoun county.
Edmund Kahn urges Atlanta to study Richmond's municipal reforms and lower streetcar fares. He cites Richmond's lower fares of 26 cents for street cars and 24% for labor and school tickets, municipal ownership of utilities, and a municipal commission government as examples Atlanta should consider for modernization.
The council repealed a streetcar stop requirement for autos, a 18 to 9 vote, with Mayor Winn expected to veto. Alderman Maddox led the repeal. police chief’s letter supported the current law emphasizing auto safety near trolley cars.
In New York policemen guarded Hip Sing Tong celebrations for a new Chinese republic as an 88 course dinner proceeded from sunset. Plain clothes watched On Leoung Tong headquarters while a large Chinatown force kept order. The $8 course meal offered distinct dishes per diner with music and card playing replacing speeches.
In Alton Illinois on March 4 Gus Tucker, a Black man, was arraigned for felony chicken theft. He pleaded the unwritten law saying he stole from "the Black person who stole his wife" and claimed no wrongdoing. Judge Crow reduced the charge to petty larceny and Tucker was jailed.
Washington March 4 A bill to permit actors traveling salesmen railroad workers and others away on election day to vote for presidential electors in the state they are visiting was introduced in the house by Representative Cary of Wisconsin The measure would have secretaries of states issue certificates with voter details to be shown at a polling place It was referred to the committee on election of the president and vice president
The Atlanta Turn Verein on South Pryor street marks its thirty ninth anniversary with a banquet for 300 plus guests. Speakers include ex-Governor Slaten Mayor Winn ex-Mayor Maddox Judge Broylen and Professor Wedemeyer who has led the organization for ten years. After the banquet there will be dancing with Wurm s orchestra providing music.
Asbury Park, N J March 4 Borden Jegrey of Deal Lake is $15000 richer after repairing an old colonial fireplace in a house he bought, workers found an oak chest of gold and silver coins valued near 15000 The find fuels belief of buried treasure in the area linking to Deal Lake's shipbuilding past.
Philadelphia report states Mrs. Ida Rose, 46, used Jerusalem cherries, a decorative fruit, to attempt suicide. Police investigations focus on method and circumstances of her death as onlookers noticed signs of distress before discovery.
In session the Judiciary committee moved Mahlon Pitney’s nomination to the Supreme Court toward approval. The agriculture and rules committees reported on investigations into elections and strike incidents. Debates covered postmaster coercion, money trust inquiries, and the use of Red Cross in nonwar times. A wireless station appropriation and a sugar duty bill advanced. The Ways and Means committee backed a free sugar bill with income tax changes and a white phosphorus matches ban and duties. The bill granting Porto Ricans American citizenship passed. Adjourned at 6 48 p m until noon Tuesday.
Shreveport and Oil City in Louisiana reported multiple meningitis cases yesterday with no deaths. An 46 year old dock worker in Oil City died earlier. Details are incomplete due to garbled text.
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