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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
4
A satirical roundup of political figures and maneuvers including Taft La Follette and Morgan. Discusses Ananias Club influence, campaign governors, delegates, and the prospect of a vice presidential candidate. Mentions Mexican trouble, coal strikes, and March poetry with a light, ironic tone.
The piece argues Georgia should unite behind Underwood in a regional tribute inspired by Alabama and Mississippi. It notes Georgia, as mother of both states, faces a practical moment to support a southern Democrat rising to national prominence and to honor Hutchens’ suggestion.
Georgians must register on or before April 2 to participate in the 1912 primaries and elections. The state books close half a year before the October 2 general election, effectively disenfranchising late registrants. A presidential preference primary will be held this spring, adding urgency to registration.
Representative Lloyd of Missouri and Senator Bristow of Kansas assailed the postal department in Washington for punishing employees who bring grievances to Congress through their superiors. They warned that the current rule to file complaints upward protects officials and cripples inquiry, undermining discipline and demoralizing the service throughout. Representative McCoy of New Jersey also weighed in with comments on the Ashbrook inquiry.
A fragmentary reminiscence blends a rustic tale of banter with spring signs and political buzz. It speaks of labor, snow shoveling, a rusty lawn mower, and a self mockery about public office. Bees hum of need to hoe crops, while a boastful elder touts a football legend among local chatter.
Surveyors of a line between Gadeden Alabama and Chattanooga Tennessee are in the field at Rising Fawn Georgia assessing a prospective right-of-way for a route paralleling the Alabama Great Southern. The project would develop territory in DeKalb and Jackson counties Alabama and Dade County Georgia.
Thomasville officials consider an April to November ordinance allowing cows to roam streets within the business district, with strict limits on wandering hours and areas. City council favors the plan to permit bovine promenades, regulate movement, and avoid disturbances.
Trustees approved the annual report noting a small legislature appropriation and charging 3.50 for 75 percent of patients while 26 percent receive free care. About fifty patients, weathered by winter, with improvements seen. Officers elected include President Dr T R Whitey and Secretary Dr Jeff Davis. Dr Homer Boatwright named county examiner. Executive committee chair changed to Dr Jeff Davis. Dr H R Slack vice chair. Atlanta office ordered moved to Alto April 1. next board meeting at Alto.
Athens Ga March 6 Special John Burroughs regrets missing Howells birthday dinner and offers a high tribute to Howells as a man of letters. He says Howells is the purest literary force present in English writing, unfaulted in taste, seldom dull, and a felicitous, artistic stylist likened to refined garden soil ready to yield any crop.
Trustee Alex Smith Jr of the Southern Loan and Trust Company has sold its assets to H G Spivey of Monticello, representing a Georgia bankers group. Judge Percy H Adams will confirm. Assets total about 68000 cash for creditors after prior company cash. About 50 percent of assets to be paid as dividends soon, with the rest after three months and sixty days to investigate claims. Of 3000 claims filed, around 1000 likely rejected.
J J Brown of Bowman Elbert County announces candidacy for state commissioner of agriculture subject to August primary He joins J S Comer and two other rivals in the field with friends planning to stump for him as he campaigns across the state after farmers finish spring work
Moultrie Georgia March 6 Special Colquitt County farmers will adopt the Rock Hill plan to reduce cotton acreage this year to raise prices. At a county meeting in Moultrie the idea of trial during the year was agreed. Committees were appointed in every district to solicit pledges from farmers. Solicitors will canvass the county to secure pledges and report at the next meeting within ten days.
James L. Anderson argues against nominating Woodrow Wilson for president, claiming the Democratic Party cannot win with him. He lists criticisms including Wilsons record and potential defensive campaign, urging Democrats to seek a candidate who can secure a victory.
Atlanta alumni of Sigma Alpha Epsilon will celebrate the 56th anniversary of the order with a Founders Day banquet at the Georgian Terrace Saturday night. Charles P. Wood will toast, with an entertaining program planned. About 200 Atlanta members are expected, and visiting members are welcome. The fraternity originated at the University of Alabama on March 9, 1856.
The third annual stockholders meeting was held at the Kimball house. President Etheridge reported strong progress and an auspicious outlook for the year. Officers re-elected: T. S. Etheridge president, Samuel Rutherford vice president, W. J. Pagan secretary, J. R. Dewall treasurer, J. G. Claud general manager, Robert P. Jones general counsel.
Dr. Percy J. Starnes opens a free Thursday lecture and organ recital series at the Auditorium. He will discuss Verdi's il Trovatore and other grand operas to be staged in April by the Metropolitan Grand Opera Company of New York. No admission charge.
Governor Joseph M Brown heard argument on James Jefferson of Columbus seeking commutation to life imprisonment for the murder of Policeman Marchant. Jefferson is scheduled for execution March 12. A strong defense was presented to the governor, who will likely issue a decision later this week.
The report summarizes Wednesday in Congress with in session times and resumed debates on arbitration treaties. It notes hearings by the finance committee on steel tariff revision, continued Lawrence strike testimony, Florida Governor Gilchrist at Everglades inquiry, and moves toward action on a Panama Canal machinery bill and sea life protection legislation.
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