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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
26
ATLANTA GA March 7 1912 readers are offered a light column of political sketches and quips about Taft La Follette and Roosevelt. The piece mocks campaign methods and current events while noting wire services bureaus and distribution details for The Constitution.
The piece argues Georgia should rally behind Mr. Hutchens for the presidency, noting Alabama and Mississippi Democrats withdraw their canvasses in his favor. It stresses regional kinship with a southern candidate and suggests Georgia, as “mother,” should unite behind him to honor kinship and party logic.
Georgians must register by April 2 to qualify for the 1912 primaries and general election on October 2. The books close six months before the general election, a rigid rule that disenfranchises those who miss the April deadline.
Representative Lloyd of Missouri condemned the departments practice of handling employee grievances through superiors as farcical, while Senator Bristow of Kansas urged postal inspector investigation. Both attacks accuse Hitchcockism of shielding misdeeds and demoralizing the service, with calls for Ashbrook committee action and a sub committee visit to Atlanta.
A fragmented, nostalgic piece blends rustic humor with social commentary. It references picnic time, cattle runs, a rusty lawn mower mocked as a symbol of domestic toil, and a bevy of bees as a cheerful chorus. It ends with praise for Billy, a standout young football talent in seven states.
Surveyors for the Louisville and Nashville railroad scout a prospective right of way between Gadsden Alabama and Chattanooga Tennessee paralleling the Alabama Great Southern line. The route would open territory in DeKalb and Jackson counties Alabama and Dade County Georgia.
In Thomasville Ga March 6 Special the city council favors a Cow roaming ordinance for Lila Cow allowing street liberty from April 1 to November 1 Each day she may roam but must avoid the business district and fire district If she strays she will be arrested and returned home
Trustees report a favorable year at the state tuberculosis sanatorium with an $3,509 charge for 75 percent of patients covered by a legislature appropriation. The average patient count sits near fifty amid bad weather, improvements praised, and Dr William D Parrymore praised as superintendent. Officers elected include President Dr T Whitley and Vice President Dr W B Crawford, with Dr Jeff Davis as secretary and chair of the executive committee. The Atlanta office moves to Alto on April 1 and Dr Homer Boerwright of Carrollton named county examiner.
Athens Ga March 6 Special John Burroughs expresses regret at missing Col George Harvey's invitation to Howells birthday dinner and shares a glowing assessment of Howells as a pure literary force with flawless taste. He notes Howells lacks flaws, writes with felicitous, precise sentences and likens his style to refined garden soil ready to yield any crop.
Trustee Alex Smith Jr. sold the Southern Loan and Trust Company assets to H. Spivey of Monticello, a Georgia banker group. Judge Percy H. Adams will confirm. Assets fetched 63,000 cash plus prior company cash, with 63,000 more available to creditors. About 50 percent of assets expected as dividends soon, with remaining funds after a three month wait. Investigations take sixty days to process claims. about 3,000 filed, likely 1,000 rejected.
J J Brown of Bowman Elbert county announces candidacy for the state agriculture commissioner role subject to the August primary. He was a leading applicant for appointment and plans a statewide campaign once farmers finish spring work. Brown joins J D Price of Ocones and A O Blalock of Fayette in the race.
Colquitt County farmers vote to adopt the “Rock Hill” plan to reduce cotton acreage this year. Committees in every district will solicit pledges and report back after a county meeting within ten days.
The state tax commission selects January 31 as the deadline for filing tax returns for the year 1912. The move sets a single annual date to simplify and standardize the filing process across the state.
James H. Anderson argues against Wilson's nomination, stating the Democratic party cannot win nationally with him. He files reasons on Wilsons record, finances, votes against Democrats, and perceived absences from office, urging a more aggressive, winning candidate to secure the party's future.
Atlanta alumni of Sigma Alpha Epsilon will mark the order's 56th anniversary with a banquet at the Georgian Terrace Saturday night. Charles P. Wood will serve as toastmaster as about 200 Atlanta SAE members gather for the Founders' Way event, begun in 1856 at Alabama.
The third annual meeting of Great Southern Accident and Fidelity Company stockholders was held in the Kimball House ballroom. President Etheridge reported solid yearly progress and a successful future. the existing board and officers were unanimously reelected. Officers listed: TON Etheridge president, Samuel Lutherford vice president, WJ Fagan secretary, J J Dewall treasurer, J G Claud general manager, Robert P Jones general counsel.
Dr Starnes will begin a series of free lectures and vocal recitals at the auditorium tonight, with Verdi's La Traviata and other operas to be treated weekly through April by the Metropolitan Grand Opera Company of New York. Lectures and performances will occur each Thursday night with no admission charge.
Governor Brown heard argument on commutation for James Jefferson of Columbus who is sentenced to be hanged March 13 for the murder of Policeman Marchant. A strong plea was made by several lawyers before the prison commission the day prior and Brown will likely decide later this week.
Senate action resumes on British and French arbitration treaties before adjournment. Finance panel closes steel tariff hearings. Florida governor discusses Everglades probe with lawmakers. Boston and San Francisco chambers seek $100,000 for an international chambers congress in Boston next September. Representative Kent attacks alleged fraud by Hauoi interests in liquor shipment hearings. Interstate commerce panel nears final provisions for a Panama Canal legal framework.
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