Underwood Campaign Heads to Georgia From Aragon Hotel
Oscar Underwood gains Georgia campaign leadership with Hon. G R Hutchens in charge at Atlanta. Hutchens announces effort to secure Georgia’s vote for Underwood at the national Democratic convention in Baltimore. He argues the South must rise from political passivity and backs Underwood as the logical party nominee, with tariff reform central to the fight. Continued on Page Eight.
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Roosevelt Says No Promise Given Yet Not Refusing Nomination
New York March. Colonel Roosevelt releases a January letter to Frank A. Munsey to counter claims he would violate a pledge by accepting a future nomination. The letter states he is not a candidate and would not seek the nomination but would not rule out accepting it if not tied by a prior commitment. Continued on Page Eight.
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Stimson
Meyer
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Taft
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la Follette
Easter Egg Hunt for Atlanta Children Planned at Grant Park
The Constitution reports the annual Easter egg hunt for Atlanta children will be at Grant Park on the Saturday after Easter. The park commission endorses the event, with The Constitution pledging 50 dollars and the park commission 100 dollars, totaling 200 dollars toward a hoped for 6500 dollar budget. The Georgia Railway and Electric Company and local merchants are expected to contribute prizes and funds as committees organize fundraising and logistics.
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Constitution
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W. C. Puckett
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T. L. Bond
J. O. Cochran
Mr. Hurtel
Four Weeks Left to Register for State Elections
Registration books close at midnight April 2 under state law. Voters not registered by then cannot vote in the state primary or state election, or any intervening elections until October 2. Those who registered after October last year are eligible to vote in 1912 and, without new legislation, in 1928 if they pay 1912 taxes when due.
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Hardwick Hears Senatorial Bee Stirs Georgia Race
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Tom Hardwick of Georgia 10th district plans to run for the U.S. Senate against Sen. A. O. Bacon in the upcoming Georgia primary. A state Democratic meeting on March 12 was cited as the moment he would announce, with Bacon’s camp reportedly preparing for a contest. Neither Bacon nor Hardwick commented on the report.
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Clean Atlanta Campaign Urges Citywide Cleanup Before Summer
The Constitution urged a timely cleanup of Atlanta in a Tuesday editorial. Health officials Dr W L Gilbert and Health Officer J P Kennedy back the plan to purge dirt and filth, improve streets, water taps, and enforcement of health laws, urging city officials and residents to start immediately for a cleaner city before summer arrives.
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R. M. Clayton
Health Department
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Wounded Grace Accuses Wife in Domestic Shooting Case
Eugene H. Grace of Grace-Lawrence Bullying Co was found with a pistol wound at 2 30 pm yesterday in 29 West Eleventh Street. His wife Mrs Dansy Ulrich Obie Grace formerly a Philadelphia widow was arrested on assault with intent to murder charges after she returned from Newnan and allegedly claimed the case. Police say Grace accused her of murder then later said he did not know who shot him.
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Grace-Lawrence
West Eleventh Street
Dansy
Ulrich Obie-Grace
Philadelphia
Bullard and Doyal
Ridley
Mrs. Grace
S. L. Hin
Newnan
Mothers and Babies Questioned at Lawrence Strike Hearings
President's wife attends hearing as witnesses describe conditions in Lawrence Massachusetts mill strike. Commissioner Lynch testifies he did not know under what authority women with infants were taken to police stations after the riot at the depot. He says mothers and children were held until cases disposed of, unsure if they were jailed or merely detained. Mrs Taft also attends and listens as child strikers testify.
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C. F. Lynch
Public Safety
Lawrence
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Flames Destroy Seven Buildings In Suburban Lakewood Heights
Fire of unknown origin last night between 9 and 11 destroyed four stores and three residences in Lakewood Heights, six miles southwest of the city. Damage is about 10000 dollars. Damage lists include Jesse Sewell’s two stores and home, R H Poole’s store, Dr Stuckey’s pharmacy and buildings, Mrs Stevens’ residence, and another home. Flames began behind Stuckey’s pharmacy and spread fast as wind aided. Fire department could not reach water plugs far away. Mayor Winn attended a citizens meeting as the fire raged.
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Arc Companies
Jesse Sewell
R. H. Poole
Dr. Stuckey
Winn
Claude Magon
Maysey
Aldine Chambers
Zodeamith
Byts
Weather Prophecy Report With Fair Conditions
Forecast calls for fair conditions in Georgia through Wednesday with colder readings in the extreme south. Thursday expected fair with northeast winds moderate to risk. Local report notes lowest near 21 and highest around 85, with mean near 53? Temperature and rainfall figures inconsistent but indicate 0.90 inches in 24 hours and 0.73 inches excess since month start.
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