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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1912
Page
4
Notice to subscribers lists rates for daily and Sunday papers in Atlanta and outside territory, with delivery and discontinuation details. Editorial blurbs reference campaign letters, Mexico, suffragettes, La Follette, Morgan, and political notes, ending with a caution on future retirements subject to recall.
The text spoofs early 20th century politics with references to Theodore Roosevelt and a possible third term. It notes press reaction, a fire at an unspecified location, and satirical quips about milk and campaign tropes. It mocks the idea of a grand entrance by politicians and includes fragmented remarks about education and a Baroda prince.
The piece discusses Taft and the Colonel vying for southern delegates, noting how regional politics may override real majorities in national conventions. It laments the optics of a presidential race decided by states unlikely to vote for the ticket and predicts the system may eventually collapse under its own weight.
The piece argues that federal probes and magazines exaggerate abuses in New England mills while southern cotton mills show better child welfare and welfare practices. It defends southern mill settlements, noting strong educational opportunities, low rent housing, and genuine welfare efforts, while acknowledging some abuses everywhere.
A compact study of Great Britain’s looming miners strike. It argues the vast dependence of modern civilization on coal and transport, noting government efforts toward a minimum wage and past rail worker disruptions that led to rare compromises and renewed labor dynamics.
A compilation of political verse and satire from a historic page. It lampoons campaign pomp, the high costs of campaigning, and party pomp while presenting rural and folkloric motifs. Stanzas reference a conservative patriot, the North Wind, and figures like Mister Bluebird and Dixie.
Washington reports the House approved a resolution to thoroughly investigate shipping practices. Authored by Representative Hardy of Texas, the probe covers steamship lines in overseas and coastwise trade, seeks pools or rate fixing agreements, and aims to uncover ownership links to railroads or entities with railroad interests.
Americus Georgia reports Dr Lansing Burrows long service as pastor of the First Baptist Church. In forty six years he delivered his five thousandth regularly prepared sermon, a record including sermons at educational and church events, with earlier service in the Confederate era and later roles in Southern Baptist circles. He served seventeen years in Augusta and twenty five years as secretary of the Southern Baptist Convention.
In a curt federal proceeding before the grand jury, Judge Speer testifies regarding a reference to those slippers. The remarks appear in a tightly worded session as prosecutors press for clarity on the matter.
A U S Department of Agriculture soil survey is in progress in Dougherty County to map soils, classify types, and analyze fertility. Led by M Sars Carr, field work should finish in May with report preparation following for publication in collaboration with Washington and Athens laboratories. The study aims to guide diversified crops and fertilizer use, anticipating Mexican boll weevil impact.
Savannah March 6 Special One of the newest educational methods tried by a railroad is moving pictures to teach train operation. On the Central of Georgia Railway an April 1 program will offer a moving picture course in train operation for colored laborers and other less educated workers. D C Buell head of Harriman educational bureau will collect the pictures and map out course details.
Mrs Van Astor Batchelor funeral held Tuesday at 10 30 a m at her father Dr J G Earnest home in Atlanta attended by hundreds of city notables. Dr Walker preached with music by Mrs Frank Pearson and Mrs John Cooper. Sheltering Arms Society endowed a bed at Barclay Mission in her memory and a room at Barclay Mission building named for her. She leaves husband Van Astor Batchelor, parents, a brother N G Earnest and three sisters Mrs C A Northen Mrs Josephine Earnest Purse and Mrs Johnin.
Congress met at noon to take up British and French arbitration treaties before adjournment, with debate over Law nce Strike findings and tariff changes. Lawmakers reported sugar tariff revision favorably, while other probes covered shipping rust and railroads, amid discipline on Everglades policy and Panama rate placement.
The state health board stresses home screening to block disease bearing flies and mosquitoes. It urges installing fine mesh screens, cleaning premises, draining stagnant water, and screening food shops to prevent malaria, typhoid, and other illnesses.
Dorsey Sellers, 2 negro, was tried for larceny from the person after selling a half pint of colored water to John H. Jones for 15.35. Jones pocketed the bottle and then lost his pocketbook with $157. Sellers received a 12 month sentence for the deed.
In city court Judge Calhoun rules ownership of the fifty cents is settled. the man who sold the whisky receives the money. A white man bought a half pint of whisky from a black seller after a detective seized both bottle and coin. The proceedings spark debate among lawyers before the bailiff hands the money to the seller. The white man exits with the bottle retained by the bailiff.
Chicago March 5 The government expects the ten meat packers to rest its case in the Sherman act trial either tomorrow or Thursday. The trial began December 6 and was shortened when stipulations about corporate statements were read to the jury. Armour & Co. was described as incorporated in 1900 with 26 million capital and 70 million surplus. The defense will move for a not guilty verdict on grounds of insufficient proof.
Special from Thomasville Ga March 6 reports a through Gulf Line timetable from Camilla to Hawkinaville praised as a great convenience for Thomasville residents previously facing long roundabout trips. The Gulf Line will connect with the Atlantic Coast line service between Thomasville and Albany, expected to be well received by travelers.
Pavo in the county requests another bank and a charter for the Planters Bank. The town already has one institution, with local officials noting the application. The report notes the move aims to expand local banking options in Thomanville.
A major fire destroyed the Holmes Hartsfield Company wholesale warehouse in Moultrie Georgia causing a total loss near forty thousand dollars with insurance of twenty four thousand on building and stock. Firemen confined the flames to the one structure despite high winds menaced nearby homes but sparking embers were kept from igniting residences as owners fought the blaze from their rooftops.
On March 5 at the Guards Armory Thomasville hosted the first Purim ball by the Zion Society of the Jewish church. Proceeds benefit the society and the city hospital and Vashti home. Mayor Macintyre spoke briefly as hundreds attended, many buying tickets for the event.
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